Monthly Archives: October 2011
Beat Down in Texas: Pujols Sets Record as Cardinals down Rangers 16-7
“I’m sure the ball looked to him like a water balloon up there.” Ranger’s reliever Darren Oliver. Albert Pujols hits his historic 3rd Home Run with 2 outs in the top of the 9th against Darren Oliver Game three of … Continue reading
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Deep Thoughts and Musings on a Lazy Fall Saturday
I have been down with an ear and sinus infection most of the week which has added to my insomnia and made me pretty useless. It is no fun to get up in the morning with vertigo. When this happens … Continue reading
Comeback: Rangers Win Battle of the Bullpens
Elvis Andrus scores the winning run in the top of the 9th (Photo By REUTERS/Jeff Haynes/REUTERS) The World Series is coming down to pitching and defense. The Texas Rangers shut out for 8 innings made a 9th inning comeback againstSt … Continue reading
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Gaddafi is Dead so what happens Now?
“We announce to the world that Qaddafi has been killed at the hands of the revolution. It is a historic moment. It is the end of tyranny and dictatorship. Qaddafi has met his fate.” Abdel Hafez Ghoga, spokesman for the National … Continue reading
Filed under Foreign Policy, History, middle east
Cardinals take Game One 3-2: Defense and Pitching Key to Win
Chris Carpenter’s diving put out of Elvis Andrus in the 1st inning set the tone for the game (Reuters) The game was decided in the top of the 1st inning. Cardinals’ starter Chris Carpenter gave up a fluke leadoff single to Ian … Continue reading
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Cardinals in Seven: Padre Steve’s World Series Pick
Last Year I made picks for both the MLB Playoff series and the World Series that were very accurate. See the 2010 MLB Post Season Page link at the top of this page. I try to look at all the … Continue reading
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The Promise and Peril of Revolutionary Times: A Warning From History
“In a revolution, as in a novel, the most difficult part to invent is the end.” – Alexis de Tocqueville “They who clamor loudest for freedom are often the ones least likely to be happy in a free society.” Eric … Continue reading
Goodbye Iraq… Inshallah (إن شاء الله)
A spokesman for the Administration confirmed that US Forces will leave Iraq by the end of the year. The decision came after Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has told U.S. military officials that he does not have the votes in … Continue reading
Filed under History, iraq,afghanistan, Tour in Iraq
