Monthly Archives: September 2010
The Norfolk Tides 2010 Season in Review: Part One – The Team
1st Baseman Brandon Snyder was one of the Tides Called up in September The 2010 Norfolk Tides season was a mixed bag of sorts for the Baltimore Orioles’ Triple-A International League affiliate. In 2009 the Tides had a “Jeckyl and … Continue reading
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A Sea of Contradictions: My Life and Faith since returning from Iraq
Dinner with my Friend, Major General Sabah in Ramadi “Many people are looking for an ear that will listen. They do not find it among Christians, because these Christians are talking where they should be listening.But he who can no … Continue reading
The Orioles Take Flight: The Showalter Era Takes Hold
Buck Showalter, a New Sheriff is in Town (Reuters Photo) On August 3rd the Baltimore Orioles had a record of 32 and 73 and appeared to be heading not only for a 100 loss season but very possibly 110 or … Continue reading
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How to Make an Incredibly Difficult War Unwinnable: The Crass Hatred of “Pastor” Terry Jones for Moslems Endangers Americans
“Pastor” Terry Jones “Warfare is now an interlocking system of actions-political, economic, psychological, military-that aims at the overthrow of the established authority in a country and its replacement by another regime. To achieve this end, the aggressor tries to exploit … Continue reading
Filed under faith, Foreign Policy, History, iraq,afghanistan, national security, Religion
Tides Drop Final Two Games in Durham Finish Season 67-77
Former Tides Outfielder Nolan Reimold now in Baltimore homered on Tuesday as the Orioles defeated the Yankees 6-2 The Norfolk Tides entered Sunday with a five game winning streak hoping to finish the season on a winning note by defeating … Continue reading
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Starfleet Gets a Communications Upgrade: The Tale of the Blackberry
Note: My inspiration for this story is my recent experience with a Blackberry Curve and its replacement provided by Verizon Wireless. I have no complaints about the Verizon staff that have attempted without success to fix this problem as it … Continue reading
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Tides Win in 10: Defeat Bulls 7-6
Scott Moore went 3 for 5 with a grand slam home run and 5 RBIs The Durham Bulls have been the nemesis of the International League for the last 3 years. The reigning IL Champions and AAA World’s Series winner … Continue reading
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