Saturday, May 10, 2008
They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
Mark Prior experienced discomfort in his surgically repaired right shoulder during a throwing session on Saturday and will be examined by team doctors. There aren't even any jokes left to make. The Padres knew they couldn't count on Prior when they took a chance on him. They'll hold out hope he'll contribute later on, but it's hardly likely to happen.
you guys better duck and cover
Shawn Estes will take over the fifth spot in the Padres' rotation and make his first start Tuesday in Chicago. Estes is going to have to fail at least once more in the regular season before convincing everyone that he doesn't belong. Perhaps Petco Park will help him retain a respectable ERA for a month or so, but the Padres should have stuck with Wilfredo Ledezma.
Friday, May 9, 2008
Look for him in a 94 year old ballpark soon
Padres released outfielder Jim Edmonds.
That was quick. The Padres acquired Edmonds during the offseason and now cut him loose after 90 at-bats despite owing him $6 million. Edmonds has hit just .178/.265/.233 while showing decreased range in center field, but giving up on him this early is still plenty surprising. Jody Gerut has been called up to replace him on the roster and could see time in center field along with Scott Hairston. Chase Headley is still waiting in the wings at Triple-A.
That was quick. The Padres acquired Edmonds during the offseason and now cut him loose after 90 at-bats despite owing him $6 million. Edmonds has hit just .178/.265/.233 while showing decreased range in center field, but giving up on him this early is still plenty surprising. Jody Gerut has been called up to replace him on the roster and could see time in center field along with Scott Hairston. Chase Headley is still waiting in the wings at Triple-A.
dere is annudder sign dat it's over for billary right behind dis one
Just look over dere's at the souperdelegate count ----------->
Only in America (cont)
Once again, we're at the cutting edge. The forefront. The leaders. The innovators. The ones everyone else is jealous of. And fashionable colors too!
Taser parties a growing US trend
Taser parties a growing US trend
They knew the risks -- I say let 'em crash
The Wit and Wisdom of the Former RezzziDUNCE
"I don't understand how you can disenfranchise voters in two states you have to try to win... I don't think that is smart for the Democratic Party."
-- Hillary, April 11, 2008
"It's clear, this election they're having [the Michigan primary] is not going to count for anything."
-- Hillary, October 11, 2007
"On Aug. 25, when the DNC's rules panel declared Florida's primary date out of order, it agreed by a near-unanimous majority to exceed the 50 percent penalty called for under party rules. Instead, the group stripped Florida of all 210 delegates to underscore its displeasure with Florida's defiance and to discourage other states from following suit. In doing so, the DNC essentially committed itself, for fairness' sake, to strip the similarly defiant Michigan of all 156 of its delegates three months later. Clinton held tremendous potential leverage over this decision, and not only because she was then widely judged the likely nominee. Of the committee's 30 members, a near-majority of 12 were Clinton supporters. All of them—most notably strategist Harold Ickes—voted for Florida's full disenfranchisement. (The only dissenting vote was cast by a Tallahassee, Fla., city commissioner who supported Obama.)"
"I don't understand how you can disenfranchise voters in two states you have to try to win... I don't think that is smart for the Democratic Party."
-- Hillary, April 11, 2008
"It's clear, this election they're having [the Michigan primary] is not going to count for anything."
-- Hillary, October 11, 2007
"On Aug. 25, when the DNC's rules panel declared Florida's primary date out of order, it agreed by a near-unanimous majority to exceed the 50 percent penalty called for under party rules. Instead, the group stripped Florida of all 210 delegates to underscore its displeasure with Florida's defiance and to discourage other states from following suit. In doing so, the DNC essentially committed itself, for fairness' sake, to strip the similarly defiant Michigan of all 156 of its delegates three months later. Clinton held tremendous potential leverage over this decision, and not only because she was then widely judged the likely nominee. Of the committee's 30 members, a near-majority of 12 were Clinton supporters. All of them—most notably strategist Harold Ickes—voted for Florida's full disenfranchisement. (The only dissenting vote was cast by a Tallahassee, Fla., city commissioner who supported Obama.)"
numbers schmumbers... why should we just count numbers, as if they were like votes or some s#i+?
Dis took balz...
"We don't think this is just going to be about some numerical metric," Clinton strategist Geoff Garin told Dan Balz in the April 23 Washington Post. "When we get to those days after June 3rd, we think the real choice is who's proven themselves to be the best candidate."
"We don't think this is just going to be about some numerical metric," Clinton strategist Geoff Garin told Dan Balz in the April 23 Washington Post. "When we get to those days after June 3rd, we think the real choice is who's proven themselves to be the best candidate."
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Face of a President?
Surely, there must be a better picture than this one to use on a news web site? Especially if that newspaper is supposed to be partial to him?McBush's free ride (cont'd)
New Chapter - How the media has covered McCain since Free Ride went to press
Many may have forgotten by now that the Iowa contest was actually won by Mike Huckabee, but the media proclaimed McCain -- who came in fourth place, with 13 percent of the vote -- the actual winner. "A fantastic night for John McCain," said the Politico's Mike Allen. Tim Russert immediately booked McCain, and not Huckabee (or second-place finisher Mitt Romney, or third-place finisher Fred Thompson), to be the guest on that Sunday's Meet the Press. Matthews seemed to sum up the media's thoughts about the senator in a January 28 interview: "Senator McCain, you know you're in my heart."
"I believe that New Orleans had a level of sin that was offensive to God, and they are -- were recipients of the judgment of God for that. The newspaper carried the story in our local area that was not carried nationally that there was to be a homosexual parade there on the Monday that the Katrina [sic] came. And the promise of that parade was that it was going to reach a level of sexuality never demonstrated before in any of the other Gay Pride parades. So I believe that the judgment of God is a very real thing."
-- John Hagee, whose chickens never seem to come home to roost
Many may have forgotten by now that the Iowa contest was actually won by Mike Huckabee, but the media proclaimed McCain -- who came in fourth place, with 13 percent of the vote -- the actual winner. "A fantastic night for John McCain," said the Politico's Mike Allen. Tim Russert immediately booked McCain, and not Huckabee (or second-place finisher Mitt Romney, or third-place finisher Fred Thompson), to be the guest on that Sunday's Meet the Press. Matthews seemed to sum up the media's thoughts about the senator in a January 28 interview: "Senator McCain, you know you're in my heart."
"I believe that New Orleans had a level of sin that was offensive to God, and they are -- were recipients of the judgment of God for that. The newspaper carried the story in our local area that was not carried nationally that there was to be a homosexual parade there on the Monday that the Katrina [sic] came. And the promise of that parade was that it was going to reach a level of sexuality never demonstrated before in any of the other Gay Pride parades. So I believe that the judgment of God is a very real thing."
-- John Hagee, whose chickens never seem to come home to roost
Should Fungster be worried?
Someone at work thought it'd be funny to send this to me a week before I cross the pond...
Plane Flew to Paris With Missing Panel
"[It] sounded like an explosion, or very large landing gear being ripped," said a flight attendant on board.
And dat wasn't an indicator that, well, mebbe you should check things out? Oh no, because, as it turned out...Had the plane returned to Dallas, it would have had to dump a lot of expensive jet fuel in order to land.
Back when jet fuel was cheap it would have been a no brainer. But now that prices are through the roof...
Plane Flew to Paris With Missing Panel
"[It] sounded like an explosion, or very large landing gear being ripped," said a flight attendant on board.
And dat wasn't an indicator that, well, mebbe you should check things out? Oh no, because, as it turned out...Had the plane returned to Dallas, it would have had to dump a lot of expensive jet fuel in order to land.
Back when jet fuel was cheap it would have been a no brainer. But now that prices are through the roof...
s#i+ blowing up (soon)
If he pitches at home, i'm going to wear a hat that day...
Padres purchased the contract of LHP Shawn Estes from Triple-A Portland. Estes will take the roster spot of Kevin Cameron. He was 4-2 with a 3.67 ERA in six Triple-A starts, but won't be worth using in fantasy leagues.
Padres purchased the contract of LHP Shawn Estes from Triple-A Portland. Estes will take the roster spot of Kevin Cameron. He was 4-2 with a 3.67 ERA in six Triple-A starts, but won't be worth using in fantasy leagues.
offered without comment
Well, ok, one comment...
Sub teacher claims fired for 'wizardry'
LAND O' LAKES, Fla., May 6 (UPI) -- A former substitute teacher in Land O' Lakes, Fla., claims he was fired by the school district because he was "accused of wizardry."
Jim Piculas said Pat Sinclair, who is in charge of substitute teachers for the Pasco County School District, called him to say the district would no longer be using his services after he performed a disappearing-toothpick magic trick while teaching at Rushe Middle School, the Tampa (Fla.) Tribune reported Tuesday.
"She said, 'You've been accused of wizardry,'" Piculas said.
However, Assistant Superintendent Renalia DuBose denied the district ever used the word "wizardry" in its dealings with Piculas and said the magic trick was far down the list of reasons the sub is not being asked back.
The district said in a letter to Piculas that he was being let go because he did not follow lesson plans, allowed students to use computers despite being told not to by another teacher, and he left a student in charge during his fifth-period class. (Hey, maybe he gave the kid an internship... Ed.)
Sub teacher claims fired for 'wizardry'
LAND O' LAKES, Fla., May 6 (UPI) -- A former substitute teacher in Land O' Lakes, Fla., claims he was fired by the school district because he was "accused of wizardry."
Jim Piculas said Pat Sinclair, who is in charge of substitute teachers for the Pasco County School District, called him to say the district would no longer be using his services after he performed a disappearing-toothpick magic trick while teaching at Rushe Middle School, the Tampa (Fla.) Tribune reported Tuesday.
"She said, 'You've been accused of wizardry,'" Piculas said.
However, Assistant Superintendent Renalia DuBose denied the district ever used the word "wizardry" in its dealings with Piculas and said the magic trick was far down the list of reasons the sub is not being asked back.
The district said in a letter to Piculas that he was being let go because he did not follow lesson plans, allowed students to use computers despite being told not to by another teacher, and he left a student in charge during his fifth-period class. (Hey, maybe he gave the kid an internship... Ed.)
a shocking percentage of Lou Dobbs viewers agreed with Lou Dobbs last night (cont'd)
Do you believe Congress should create stricter guidelines to ensure American workers are hired before foreign workers, whenever possible?
Yes__97%__4218
No____3%___144
Total Votes__4362
This is not a scientific poll
Yes__97%__4218
No____3%___144
Total Votes__4362
This is not a scientific poll
clowns in the news
'Kooki The Clown' accused of fraud, theft
Kooki Clowns Off With $500K
Prescott, AZ - Kooki the Clown likes to work carnivals, state fairs, and little old ladies. She enjoys face painting, bereavement counseling, buying things, going on cruises, buying things, updating her Myspace page, and buying more things. Kooki, aka Carrie Williams-Thompson, 48, is accused of stealing over $500,000 of a 90-year-old widow’s money. That’s a lot of face paint.
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Dink: I've been busy
Stenchy: Busy?
Dink: Yeah, I've been juggling an' s#i+.
Kooki Clowns Off With $500K
Prescott, AZ - Kooki the Clown likes to work carnivals, state fairs, and little old ladies. She enjoys face painting, bereavement counseling, buying things, going on cruises, buying things, updating her Myspace page, and buying more things. Kooki, aka Carrie Williams-Thompson, 48, is accused of stealing over $500,000 of a 90-year-old widow’s money. That’s a lot of face paint.
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Dink: I've been busy
Stenchy: Busy?
Dink: Yeah, I've been juggling an' s#i+.
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