Reception Problems
August 16, 2010
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Music is the universe-al language
I wonder what Dr Benham or Neeley would think of this. After all the talk about how music is not a universal language. And now we’re saying that not only is it the universal language, it’s the galactic-al one. Or whatever the term is.
I am glad to see that someone has been thinking what aliens will think about our society. When they come.
Two questions: 1. Why Bach and not, say, Rachmaninoff? Or say Ali Farka Toure? Why classical and not another style? Would they not like the Beatles? Kansas? 2. How come when Capt Kirk and the others from the various Star Treks visited a new planet, they very rarely showed any interest in the music or art of the culture?
August 16, 2010
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Uh-oh
First the circle was shrinking and now this. Those morons on Jupiter have got to cut out the fossil fuels or something. Unless it’s our fault again. Probably.
August 16, 2010
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*Yawn* Man falls 75 feet.
French man survives fall at Grand Canyon.
Yeah, yeah. Try it from 80 and we’ll talk. Until then, it’s just another little tumble.
August 8, 2010
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Griffey Retires
I’ve never really been a Ken Griffey, Jr fan, but I have always respected him as a player. He’s one of the great all-around players in recent history, maybe even in the whole history of the game. He will certainly be missed.
June 5, 2010
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You’re Getting Stupider Just Reading This
For the sake of your mind, turn off the computer now!
June 5, 2010
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The Only 28 Batter Perfect Game
Everyone’s been talking about Jim Joyce these past couple days. And Bud Selig. One of the local newscasters skewered Selig and implied that it’s his fault that Jim Joyce is getting death threats. Stupid. I think that particular sportscaster is a clone, which would explain his need to be edgy and harsh. Doesn’t make him any smarter though.
For those who aren’t aware, somehow, of the controversy: Armando Galarraga retired the first 26 batters pitching for the Detroit Tigers against the Cleveland Indians. No walks, no hits, no errors. One more out and he would have a perfect game. The 27th batter hit a grounder to between first and second. The first baseman ranged over, got the ball and threw to Galarraga who was covering first base. The throw was in time, Galarraga’s foot was on the bag and the batter was out. Galarraga had the 21st perfect game in major league history. Except the umpire didn’t call the batter out. He spread his arms in that familiar pose and for the first time all night said “safe.” Looking at the replay later, he knew he made a mistake. But baseball doesn’t use replay for calls like that. The only possible solution for this poor pitcher, who did get the 28th batter out, is for the commissioner of baseball to overturn the umpire’s decision and award the perfect game.
This is the best article I’ve read on the issue, and really, one of the best sports stories I’ve ever read (which isn’t saying much in all honesty because most sports stories are terrible).
June 4, 2010
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Yes, Please
Vox P1800, built by Mattias Vocks.
June 4, 2010
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Back in the Saddle…
I’m returning to my former stomping ground, so to speak, with apologies, of course, for the lack of any new material for some time.
I feel like I again have some things to write about and the time and the energy to write, so the next few weeks should be interesting as a test of that feeling.
For now, thanks for still checking in despite the lull…
June 4, 2010
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New photos added
So I’ve added some new pictures to the photo gallery. 24 new black and white pictures, including some shots of Earl Abel’s and of course more shots of the missions here in San Antonio. Also added a few color pictures and a new album – random pictures of people.
Keep checking back for pictures of Romania and Romanians (and other stuff I can find)…
January 2, 2010
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