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    Will Wilco Ever Play In Vermont Again?

    in Just A Fan

    Posted

    I just applied to NYU, and, of all my hopes and fears of college, careers, etc, the ONE thing that bothers me above all is that, if I get accepted into NYU and attend, It'll be so hard to get to see Wilco.

     

    As an NYU grad, let me just say that while it may be harder to see Wilco, you will have the opportunity to see more music than you will have time (or money) for.

    Now Reading

    in Tongue-Tied Lightning

    Posted

    I have heard so many good things about this entire series...I really need to check a couple of these out. Anyone recommend any particular volumes?

     

    Bill Janovitz's book on Exile on Main Street is quite good. It is very analytical, going through each song in order. I read it on my commute while listening to Exile on my ipod.

     

    I just got L. D. Beghtol's book on 69 Love Songs, which I think is more for the fan. That is one of my all-time favorite albums and the book includes some fun anecdotes about it and explains a lot of the references in the songs.

    STATE of the UNION

    in Tongue-Tied Lightning

    Posted

    Ok, I'm going to admit to not watching a bit of this and mostly putting off reading about it today--what was Mutombo doing there? Announcing his candidacy for '08? Challenging Bush to a game of Horse? Now I'm curious!

     

    From the speech:

     

    When America serves others in this way, we show the strength and generosity of our country. These deeds reflect the character of our people. The greatest strength we have is the heroic kindness, courage, and self-sacrifice of the American people. You see this spirit often if you know where to look -- and tonight we need only look above to the gallery.

     

    Dikembe Mutombo grew up in Africa, amid great poverty and disease. He came to Georgetown University on a scholarship to study medicine -- but Coach John Thompson got a look at Dikembe and had a different idea. Dikembe became a star in the NBA, and a citizen of the United States. But he never forgot the land of his birth, or the duty to share his blessings with others. He built a brand new hospital in his old hometown. A friend has said of this good-hearted man: "Mutombo believes that God has given him this opportunity to do great things." And we are proud to call this son of the Congo a citizen of the United States of America.

    STATE of the UNION

    in Tongue-Tied Lightning

    Posted

    I haven't watched a State of The Union speech in years (including this one), but I can give you the first 17 minutes:

     

    Good

     

    (APPLAUSE)

     

    Evening

     

    (APPLAUSE)

     

    My

     

    (APPLAUSE)

     

    Fellow

     

    (APPLAUSE)

     

    Americans

     

    (APPLAUSE)

     

    You forgot the next bit:

     

    The State of Our Union is ....

     

    (wait for it)

     

    STRONG.

     

    (RESOUNDING APPLAUSE)

    The Hot Stove League

    in Tongue-Tied Lightning

    Posted

    ESPN's Peter Gammons reported today that former Red Sox right fielder Trot Nixon has agreed to a one-year contract with the Cleveland Indians for $3 million. The Red Sox had elected not to offer salary arbitration to Nixon, a Type B free agent, who was paid $6.5 million last season. Nixon hit .278 in his 10 seasons with the Red Sox and hit 133 home runs while driving in 523 runs.

     

    I always liked Trot, probably more than I should have.

    The Hot Stove League

    in Tongue-Tied Lightning

    Posted

    god, I hope McGwire doesn't get in

     

     

    Orioles shortstop Cal Ripken (98.5 percent of the vote) and Padres outfielder Tony Gwynn have been elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame, it was announced today. Controversial Cardinals slugger Mark McGwire and Red Sox great Jim Rice each fell short. Rice received 63.5 percent of the vote (75 percent is needed for induction).

    The Hot Stove League

    in Tongue-Tied Lightning

    Posted

    Oil Can, I just caught this on-line chat that the esteemed Pete Gammons did this afternoon on boston.com. I'll post the transcript that addresses your concern about why the Sox may not have offered Loretta an offer, and the rest of the transcript as a link:

     

    varitekmvp33 Hey Peter, glad to hear you and see you again, you mean alot to alot of people. Life long Red Sox fan in Oregon. Do you think the Sox are really going to go into the season with Pedroia at second base or is there still a chance they come to their senses and re-sign Mark Loretta. He has not signed with anyone yet, it almost seems like he is waiting for the Sox to do something?

     

    Peter_Gammons I don't think there's any question about Pedroia playing second. You'll see him in far better condition this year than last. He has the best hands of any middle infielder they've had in recent memory and while he doesn't run well, they think his range will be far superior to Loretta. Given what could be a need for a backup first baseman and third baseman, there's always a possibility that Loretta could come back if he continues to get no other offers.

     

    http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/reds...hat_transcript/

     

    Thanks for posting that. I am sure Gammons knows better than I do, but I was not all that impressed with Pedroia last year either in the field or at the plate. And maybe I hold Loretta in high regard after watching him hit a walk-off homerun last Patriot's Day.

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