Archive for October 22nd, 2007
It’s Good to be Uncomfortable: What Happens When I Don’t Plan
There is a popular saying that starts with ‘the best laid plans.’ In truth, I am probably one of the most organized, focused people you will ever meet. I am a stickler for having concrete plans and using time efficiently. Some might even call me tightly-wound, and frankly, they might be right. However, this [...]
Manny Being Manny, Steinbrenner Being Ignorant
In two predictable events this past week, Manny Ramirez showed his laid-back demeanor while George Steinbrenner exerted his tyranny.
On Thursday, Oct. 18, Boston Red Sox outfielder and perennial All-Star Manny Ramirez shocked the Red Sox nation by concluding that the world would not self-destruct upon the possible defeat of the Red Sox in this season’s [...]
‘Islamo-Facism’ Week Ignores Real Enemy
This week, certain members of our community, at the urging of an organization called the Terrorism Awareness Project, are planning a series of events intended to draw attention to something they call ‘Islamo-Fascism.’ Islamo-Fascism, the organizers claim, persecutes women, gays, Christians, Jews and non-religious people. Among the alleged supporters of Islamo-fascism is ‘the academic left,’ [...]
Santiago Fires Caused by Arson
FIRE: Reward of $250,000 offered for information leading to the capture and the arrest of the arsonist.