Thursday, January 29, 2009

Hey, Isn't That Resident Obama... - D.C. Wire -

January 29th, 2009
Hey, Isn't That Resident Obama... - D.C. Wire -
Hamil R. Harris

Obama Selects Pastor, 26, to Head Faith Office | 44 | washingtonpost.com#more

January 29th, 2009
Obama Selects Pastor, 26, to Head Faith Office | 44 | washingtonpost.com#more
Michelle Boorstien & Michael D. Shear

Obama Signs Lilly Ledbetter Act | 44 | washingtonpost.com#more#more#more

January 29th, 2009
Obama Signs Lilly Ledbetter Act | 44 | washingtonpost.com#more#more#more
Primary Source

Disappointed Inaugural Parade Ticket Holders Feel Left Out - The Sleuth#comments

January 29th, 2009
Disappointed Inaugural Parade Ticket Holders Feel Left Out - The Sleuth#comments
Mary Ann Akers

RNC Chair Race: The Fix's Final Handicapping - The Fix#more#more

January 29th, 2009
RNC Chair Race: The Fix's Final Handicapping - The Fix#more#more
Chris Cillizza

White House Cheat Sheet: The Bully Pulpit - The Fix#more

January 29th, 2009
White House Cheat Sheet: The Bully Pulpit - The Fix#more
Chris Cillizza

Michael Wilbon - Michael Wilbon: - washingtonpost.com

January 30th, 2009
Michael Wilbon - Michael Wilbon: - washingtonpost.com
Michael Wilbon

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January 29th, 2009
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Battalion wins goaltending duel 3-0

TheStar.com | Sports | Majors' Wallen not letting health scare steal his dream

January 29th, 2009
TheStar.com | Sports | Majors' Wallen not letting health scare steal his dream
Sunaya Sapurji

Time of his Life | Steve Simmons | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun

January 29th, 2009
Time of his Life | Steve Simmons | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun
Steve Simmons

Trade talk dogs Antropov | Mike Zeisberger | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun

January 29th, 2009
Trade talk dogs Antropov | Mike Zeisberger | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun
Trade talk dogs Antropov

Straight talk on gay wizards | Bill Harris | Columnists | Entertainment | Toronto Sun

January 29th, 2009
Straight talk on gay wizards | Bill Harris | Columnists | Entertainment | Toronto Sun
Bill Harris

Vermin are living here | Joe Warmington | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun

January 29th, 2009
Vermin are living here | Joe Warmington | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun
Joe Warmington

Kentucky Derby Already!




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The icicles have barley melted from my front porch but somehow I find myself thinking about mid May and Kentucky’s annual Run for the Roses.


Colt’s This ones for Phil (117) , You Luckie Mann (1**) and Notonthesamepage (115) have already ripped off record setting triple digit Beyer speed figures to become the youngest trio since the Daily Racing Forum began publishing (1992) these figures to achieve such lofty numbers.


It’s a little bit early to be day dreaming about mint-juleps and the Louisville heat but after Trainer Richard Dutrow Jr. lead This ones for Phil to a two length victory at an astoundingly fast 1 minute 9.1 seconds over six furlongs in Saturday’s Sunshine Millions Dash at Gulfstream Park the subject has been broached.


The second place horse in the Sunshine Millions, You Luckie Mann was the odds on choice going to gate but was left at the turn when Dutrow’s This ones for Phil powered passed, four wide to scoop the lions share of the $250 000 purse.


The third member of this incredible trio, Notonthesamepage has completed the same six furlong distance in a blistering time of 1 minute 8.4 seconds in the Spectacular Bid Stakes. A victory made all the more impressive by the presence of Sunshine Million favourite You Luckie Mann. Notonthesamepage lived up to his name, at least in the Spectacular Bid beating race favourite You Luckie Mann to the finish line by more than 8 horse lengths and grabbing a 115 Beyer speed figure, a figure the would temporarily make Notonthesamepage the fastest three-year old since the speed figures inception.


I must admit, the fish tale that was this years Spectacular Bid is better told by a qualified journalist like the Forum`s Dick Jerardi Hard to predict Notonthesamepage's 115


Zoltan Black


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Ah! The Mysteries of Captain Cook....




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Ah! The Mysteries of Captain Cook....


To be aboard a great ship like the HMS Resolution or her sister the HMS Discovery with Capt. Cook at the helm and nothing but exploration and open water ahead must have been a fantastic feeling.


For the crew of these gigantic ships fantasy clashed with reality as Capt. Cook crossed rivers between Deck Poseidon and English born Madman.



Discovery the act, not the ship was always at Captain James Cook’s beck and call until on his third and final voyage when the Captain plunged waist deep into insanity, legacy and the search for the Northwest Passage.


Want to know more about the Notorious Captain Cook checkout the ABC Web-production of Captain Cook: Obsession and Discovery complete with online study guide www.abc.net.au/tv/captaincook/#


Zoltan Black


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Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Andrew Beyer - Andrew Beyer: This Ones for Phil's Victory at Gulfstream Raises Eyebrows - washingtonpost.com

January 27th, 2009
Andrew Beyer - Andrew Beyer: This Ones for Phil's Victory at Gulfstream Raises Eyebrows - washingtonpost.com
Andrew Beyer

TheStar.com | Sports | This party's got the media covered

January 28th, 2009
TheStar.com | Sports | This party's got the media covered
Dave Perkins

TheStar.com | Opinion | Conservatives do a budget U-turn

January 28th, 2009
TheStar.com | Opinion | Conservatives do a budget U-turn
Star Ed

The cost of temptation | Ken Fidlin | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun

January 28th, 2009
The cost of temptation | Ken Fidlin | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun
Ken Fidlin

In the NHL, first place matters | Rob Longley | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun

January 28th, 2009
In the NHL, first place matters | Rob Longley | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun
Rob Longley

Ex-Leafs are ready | Mike Zeisberger | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun

January 28th, 2009
Ex-Leafs are ready | Mike Zeisberger | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun
Mike Zeisberger

Super bowls | Rita Demontis | Columnists | Life | Toronto Sun

January 28th, 2009
Super bowls | Rita Demontis | Columnists | Life | Toronto Sun
Rita Demontis

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January 28th, 2009
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Troops get late introduction to Generals

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January 27th, 2009
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Goaltender McCollum cops CHL honour

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January 26th, 2009
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::
Day proves the last of a breed in OHL

Harrison 'toons in just in time | Ken Fidlin | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun

January 28th, 2009
Harrison 'toons in just in time | Ken Fidlin | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun:
Ken Fidlin

Just an observation...Politicos and the State of Illinois Racing




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Just an observation...


If Illinois Politicos like state Governor Rod Blagojevich and house member Bobby Rush spent as much time trying to prop up the Illinois State Racing Commission as they have trying to tear it down, Illinois could easily be the model by which all other Racing Commissions are rebuilt.


Blagojevich understanding that Illinois State Racing would act as a personal finance account for his own political aspirations is stomach churning.


Likewise House Representative Booby Rush has thwarted Illinios Racing at every turn becoming a sort of off-track racing vigilante, sparking this reporter to ask to question... what’s up with the State of gambling in Illinios.


Zoltan Black


Afterthoughts


Don’t get the wrong idea respected Illinios State Rep. Bobby Rush does not belong in the same breath as a scuzzy windbag like Blago.


Rush the consummate track-side politician has seen passage of quality legislation, including a bill recognizing African-American Jockey Legend Jimmy Winkfield back in 2005


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Saturday, January 24, 2009

Motive in Double Killing 42 Years Ago Is Revealed - NYTimes.com

January 25th, 2009
Motive in Double Killing 42 Years Ago Is Revealed - NYTimes.com
The Associated Press

He's Cool. How About D.C.? - washingtonpost.com

January 25th, 2009
He's Cool. How About D.C.? - washingtonpost.com
Rachel Dry

George F. Will - The 'Grand Bargain' of Entitlements Reform Is No Bargain - washingtonpost.com

January 25th, 2009
George F. Will - The 'Grand Bargain' of Entitlements Reform Is No Bargain - washingtonpost.com
George F. Will

Jim Hoagland - Teacher on a World Stage - washingtonpost.com

January 24th, 2009
Jim Hoagland - Teacher on a World Stage - washingtonpost.com
Jim Hoagland

David S. Broder - Hard Times for Political Dynasties - washingtonpost.com

January 24th, 2009
David S. Broder - Hard Times for Political Dynasties - washingtonpost.com
David S. Broder

Michael Wilbon - Michael Wilbon: Fitzgerald's Dad Has Him Covered - washingtonpost.com

January 24th, 2009
Michael Wilbon - Michael Wilbon: Fitzgerald's Dad Has Him Covered - washingtonpost.com
Michael Wilbon

TheStar.com | Sports | Rookies beat Sophomores 9-5 in NHL Youngstars game

January 24th, 2009
TheStar.com | Sports | Rookies beat Sophomores 9-5 in NHL Youngstars game
Bill Beacon

Enough of the Barack attack | Ted Woloshyn | Columnists | Comment | Toronto Sun

January 24th, 2009
Enough of the Barack attack | Ted Woloshyn | Columnists | Comment | Toronto Sun
Ted Woloshyn

His NHL dream comes alive | Joe Warmington | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun

January 24th 2009
His NHL dream comes alive | Joe Warmington | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun
Joe Warmington

Friday, January 23, 2009

The Gillibrand Pick: Winners and Losers - The Fix#more

January 23rd, 2009
The Gillibrand Pick: Winners and Losers - The Fix#more
Chris Cillizza

Friday Governors Line: The Central Front of 2010 - The Fix#more

January 23rd, 2009
Friday Governors Line: The Central Front of 2010 - The Fix#more
Chris Cillizza

Paterson to Name Gillibrand to Senate - The Fix#comments

January 23rd, 2009
Paterson to Name Gillibrand to Senate - The Fix#comments
Chris Cillizza

White House Cheat Sheet: Obama's Best Friend in the Senate? - The Fix#more

January 23rd, 2009
White House Cheat Sheet: Obama's Best Friend in the Senate? - The Fix#more
Chris Cillizza

TheStar.com | Sports | Hodgson scores overtime winner for streaking Brampton

January 23rd, 2009
TheStar.com | Sports | Hodgson scores overtime winner for streaking Brampton
The Canadian Press

TheStar.com | Sports | AHL player has seizure in fight

January 23rd, 2009
TheStar.com | Sports | AHL player has seizure in fight
The Associated Press

TheStar.com | GTA | Arctic blast on the way

January 23rd, 2009
TheStar.com | GTA | Arctic blast on the way
Arctic blast on the way

Come together, Canada | Steve Simmons | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun

January 23rd, 2009
Come together, Canada | Steve Simmons | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun
Steve Simmons

Boys breakin' the rules | Jennifer Mcguire | Columnists | Life | Toronto Sun

January 23rd, 2009
Boys breakin' the rules | Jennifer Mcguire | Columnists | Life | Toronto Sun
Jennifer McGuire

Comment:

Glad I'm not the only one that feels uneasy about the children of the corn

Gangsters take a powder | Mark Bonokoski | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun

January 24th, 2009
Gangsters take a powder | Mark Bonokoski | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun
Mark Bonokoski

-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::

January 23rd, 2009
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::
Troops blank Spirit for fifth straight win

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Op-Ed Contributor - The One-State Solution - NYTimes.com

January 22nd, 2009
Op-Ed Contributor - The One-State Solution - NYTimes.com
NY Times Op-ed Muammar Qaddafi

Arizona's Meteor Crater, Sunset Crater and Montezuma Well - NYTimes.com

January 22nd, 2009
Arizona's Meteor Crater, Sunset Crater and Montezuma Well - NYTimes.com
Henry Fountain

Google Income Drops 68% on One-Time Charges - NYTimes.com

January 22nd, 2009
Google Income Drops 68% on One-Time Charges - NYTimes.com
Miguel Helft

New York Correction Officers Accused of Letting Inmates Run Rikers Island Jail - NYTimes.com

January 22nd, 2009
New York Correction Officers Accused of Letting Inmates Run Rikers Island Jail - NYTimes.com
John Eligon

Obama Reverses Key Bush Security Policies - NYTimes.com

January 22nd, 2009
Obama Reverses Key Bush Security Policies - NYTimes.com
Scott Shane, Mark Mazzetti and Helene Cooper

Obama Tours the White House Press Room | 44 | washingtonpost.com#comments#comments

January 22nd, 2009
Obama Tours the White House Press Room | 44 | washingtonpost.com#comments#comments
Michael A. Fletcher

Oaths, Bibles and Presidents | 44 | washingtonpost.com#more#more

January 22nd, 2009
Oaths, Bibles and Presidents | 44 | washingtonpost.com#more#more
Garance Franke-Ruta

Cheney: Libby Deserved a Pardon | 44 | washingtonpost.com#comments#comments#comments

January 22nd, 2009
Cheney: Libby Deserved a Pardon | 44 | washingtonpost.com#comments#comments#comments
Philip Rucker

White House Pool Reports to Stay Press Property | 44 | washingtonpost.com#comments#comments#comments

January 22nd, 2009
White House Pool Reports to Stay Press Property | 44 | washingtonpost.com#comments#comments#comments
Anne E. Kornblut

Obama and Air Force One, the Video | 44 | washingtonpost.com#comments#comments#comments

January 22nd, 2009
Obama and Air Force One, the Video | 44 | washingtonpost.com#comments#comments#comments
Garance Franke-Ruta

Clinton Welcomed at State Department | 44 | washingtonpost.com#comments#comments#comments

January 22nd, 2009
Clinton Welcomed at State Department | 44 | washingtonpost.com#comments#comments#comments
Glenn Kessler

The Rundown - January 22, 2009; 8:00 AM ET - Political Browser  

January 22nd, 2009
The Rundown - January 22, 2009; 8:00 AM ET - Political Browser  
Ben Pershing

The Fix -- Chris Cillizza's Politics Blog on washingtonpost.com

January 22nd, 2009
The Fix -- Chris Cillizza's Politics Blog on washingtonpost.com
Chris Cillizza

TheStar.com | World | Obama wins Battle of the BlackBerry

Janaury 22nd, 2009
TheStar.com | World | Obama wins Battle of the BlackBerry
The Associated Press

Fights control 'rat factor' | Steve Simmons | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun

January 22nd, 2009
Fights control 'rat factor' | Steve Simmons | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun
Steve Simmons

Don't empty Gitmo into Canada | Peter Worthington | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun

January 22nd, 2009
Don't empty Gitmo into Canada | Peter Worthington | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun
Peter Worthington

Brass monkeys ballgame | Mike Strobel | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun

January 22nd, 2009
Brass monkeys ballgame | Mike Strobel | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun
Mike Strobel

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Na Na Na, Hey Hey Hey, Goodbye




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The view from the other-side of the pond...



Watching the swearing in of the 44th President of the United States Barack Obama from a locale, somewhere north of the Great Lakes I was stunned by just how much the whole parade reminded me not of Hulkamania but of the giant hippy hay-party known as Woodstock.



Too many people, not enough water, Port-o-potty premiums.



Perhaps Barackstock would have been more fitting than Obamamania.



 



Washington was run over by the visiting droves, thousand flocked to the cities centre for a brief glimpse of the man of the hour and Obama delivered strolling down Pennsylvania Avenue to the delight of the on-looking crowd.



America, little brother to the Great White North



You have surpassed your brother with giant leaps in the area of racial equality. As you bask in the glow of a new day, your brother unenlightened, struggles to recover the past. Columnist Innocent Madawo said it best in a column entitled "Following Barack’s footsteps" which appeared in the Toronto Sun earlier this week when he said



 "unlike our peers in the U.S., a lot of black Canadians in positions of influence dwell in the victim-hood of the slave era. It is this pre-historic attitude that is driving such self-destructive programs as an Africentric school campaign in Toronto"



Toronto foray into Africentic schooling is flawed from its very root and will only strike to separate our children further. The steel drum may represent a very significant cultural icon but what makes sense for future generation course in computer networking or lessons on the steel drum.



Zee



 


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On Day One, Glitches at the White House | 44 | washingtonpost.com#comments#comments#comments

January 21st, 2009
On Day One, Glitches at the White House | 44 | washingtonpost.com#comments#comments#comments
Michael D. Shear

The President Begins His Morning | 44 | washingtonpost.com#more#more#more

January 21st, 2009
The President Begins His Morning | 44 | washingtonpost.com#more#more#more
Michael D. Shear

Obama Takes His Oath of Office Again | 44 | washingtonpost.com#comments#comments#comments

January 21st, 2009
Obama Takes His Oath of Office Again | 44 | washingtonpost.com#comments#comments#comments
Anne E. Kornblut and Michael D. Shear

Grande Finale of Inauguralpalooza: God, Gays and Gaza - The Sleuth#comments

January 21st, 2009
Grande Finale of Inauguralpalooza: God, Gays and Gaza - The Sleuth#comments
Mary Ann Akers

Caroline Is Out? - The Fix#comments#comments

January 21st, 2009
Caroline Is Out? - The Fix#comments#comments
Chris Cillizza

Clinton Confirmation: Explaining the 'No's - The Fix#comments#comments

January 21st, 2009
Clinton Confirmation: Explaining the 'No's - The Fix#comments#comments
Chris Cillizza

A Bush Legacy Bounce? - The Fix#more#more

January 21st, 2009
A Bush Legacy Bounce? - The Fix#more#more
Chris Cillizza

Obama's People - The New York Times

January 21st, 2009
Obama's People - The New York Times
Nadav Kander
The New York Times Magazine

Comment:
A must read for any politcal junkie

White House Cheat Sheet: The Debut - The Fix#more#more

January 21st, 2009
White House Cheat Sheet: The Debut - The Fix#more#more
Chris Cillizza

Comment:

The very first White House "Cheat Sheet"

TheStar.com | living | Year of Ox calls for wokathon

January 21st, 2009
TheStar.com | living | Year of Ox calls for wokathon
Eric Vellend

TheStar.com | Baseball | Message to Blue Jays fans: Maybe next year

January 21st, 2009
TheStar.com | Baseball | Message to Blue Jays fans: Maybe next year
Morgan Campbell

From York Mills to Broadway | Steve Simmons | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun

January 21st, 2009
From York Mills to Broadway | Steve Simmons | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun
Steve Simmons

Following Barack's footsteps | Innocent Madawo | Columnists | Comment | Toronto Sun

January 21st, 2009
Following Barack's footsteps | Innocent Madawo | Columnists | Comment | Toronto Sun
Innocent Madawo

Is he really the first? | Mike Strobel | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun

January 21st, 2009
Is he really the first? | Mike Strobel | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun
Mike Strobel

-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::

January 21st, 2009
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Kang ranks wins ahead of goals

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January 20th, 2009
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Defender Clark contributing to offence

-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::

January 19th, 2009
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::
Big man Peluso can play the game

-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::

January 18th, 2009
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::
Grachev paces Battalion over Sarnia

Comment:
Telecast live on Rogers Sportsnet

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Inside the Box 2 (NP Sports Card Review)




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Clearance.


Buying last years Hockey Cards makes little sense except when last years card are on clearance.


Push out the Hockey, make way for Baseball. Monday, February 3rd marks the release date of the 2009 edition of Upper Deck Series 1 Baseball. This year Upper Deck celebrates the twentieth anniversary of the very first Upper Deck collection. The 1989 Baseball set with eighty-nine Ken Griffey Jr autographed (1989) rookie card randomly inserted into this year’s Series 1 packs. The inserted 1989 Griffey Jr card, the hallmark of modern sport cards was the very first card to roll of the Upper Deck manufacturing line twenty years ago. Junior autographed eighty-nine copies of his 1989 rookie card with the special insignia of "twenty years" and Upper Deck has dutifully inserted those card into random packs of this year’s first Baseball release slated for Feb 3rd.


All this talk of Baseball cards means a reduction in the clamour over Hockey cards. Big box retailers are clearing out stock to make room for this year’s Baseball cards and for Hockey collectors this can often be a good time to pick up sharp deals on slightly stale stock. Oddly enough this week I was privy to a few of these slightly stale bargains and was able to pick up two twelve-pack blaster boxes of last year’s Upper Deck Hockey. Both Series 1 and 2 were available at the same cost and offer significant value considering the topnotch rookies found in both sets.


Series 1 contains both Montreal Canadian’s Goalie Carey Price (Rookie Card - Book Value = $100) and Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane (Rookie Card - Book Value = $80.00)


Series 2 is perhaps a little less weighted but does feature Chicago Blackhawks team captain Jonathan Toews (Rookie - Book Value = $80.00)


I’m a Toews collector, so the decision really wasn’t all that difficult. I purchased two boxes, twenty-four packs of 2007-08 Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey at $1.50 per pack, almost half the retail price.


On the way to the cash I also spied an irregular looking three pack of this year’s Upper Deck Black Diamond Hockey. The three pack box appeared to have one pack that was a lot thicker than the rest, perhaps a jersey/swatch card or some other exciting goodie. I purchased this pack ($12.00) on a whim, as a bonus to this week’s insidethebox pack blasters and the usual debate ensued. Is there a special goodie inside the magic pack or does the pack contain nothing more than an oversized piece of cardboard advertising, a trick used by Upper Deck and other sport card manufacture attempting to dishearten unruly pack spies.


Checkout the results of this week’s insidethebox on the attached video, hint, Toews proves to tough but unruly spies prevail.


Zee


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Saturday, January 17, 2009

How F.D.R. Made the Presidency Matter - 100 Days Blog - NYTimes.com

January 16th, 2009
How F.D.R. Made the Presidency Matter - 100 Days Blog - NYTimes.com
Jean Edward Smith

Can CNN, the Go-to Site, Get You to Stay? - NYTimes.com

January 17th, 2009
Can CNN, the Go-to Site, Get You to Stay? - NYTimes.com
Brian Stelter

Obama Arrives in Washington After Train Trip - NYTimes.com

January 17th, 2009
Obama Arrives in Washington After Train Trip - NYTimes.com
Jeff Zeleny

-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::

January 17th, 2009
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::
Killeen comes up big in Troops' win

Andra Gillespie - Obama's Job and Ours - washingtonpost.com

January 17th, 2009
Andra Gillespie - Obama's Job and Ours - washingtonpost.com
Andra Gillespie

Colbert I. King - D.C. the Federal Lab Rat - washingtonpost.com

January 17th, 2009
Colbert I. King - D.C. the Federal Lab Rat - washingtonpost.com
Colbert L King

Michael Wilbon - Michael Wilbon: AFC Title Game Is Going to Hurt - washingtonpost.com

January 17th, 2009
Michael Wilbon - Michael Wilbon: AFC Title Game Is Going to Hurt - washingtonpost.com
Michael Wilbon

TheStar.com | USElection | Youth inspired by Obama's outlook

January 17th, 2009
TheStar.com | USElection | Youth inspired by Obama's outlook
Daniel Dale

Mississauga meltdown | Ted Woloshyn | Columnists | Comment | Toronto Sun

Januray 17th, 2009
Mississauga meltdown | Ted Woloshyn | Columnists | Comment | Toronto Sun
Ted Woloshyn

Please pardon Pardons Canada | Mark Bonokoski | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun

January 17th, 2009
Please pardon Pardons Canada | Mark Bonokoski | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun
Mark Bonokoski

My Kentucky Derby choice already decided - Horse Racing - MiamiHerald.com

January 14th, 2009
My Kentucky Derby choice already decided - Horse Racing - MiamiHerald.com
Don Agriss

Friday, January 16, 2009

Che’s Way: The Current Cinema: The New Yorker

January 15th, 2009
Che’s Way: The Current Cinema: The New Yorker
Anthony Lane

Simmons Vs The OHL prt2......Two stars, two courses...




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Thursday morning was round two in the epic battle forming between Sun Columnist Steve Simmons and the Ontario Hockey League.


For the second time in less then a week Mr. Simmons has decided to use his forum (a column in a major Toronto tabloid) to lampoon the Ontario Hockey League.


In defence of Mr. Simmons the article Unnecessary Roughness was not the slag job of last Friday’s Apathy greets juniors. Mr. Simmons in his infinite wisdom even decided to try making a few friends amongst the OHL’s elite by sighting the tremendous job done by commissioner David Branch in attempting to "stay ahead of the curve"


The tone of Mr. Simmons latest offering is certainly mellow compared to early offerings but yet again Mr. Simmons seems to mis the mark. The Ontario Hockey League is an amateur sports organization and only as good as the people that support the product, it is not the NHL’s with all the glitz and glamour of a billion dollars in ad revenue. Simmons is a bully. Wow I never thought I would call Steve Simmons a bully but there it is, in bold print.


With millions of dollars exchanged daily, grown men and international recognition the NHL seems like a more adequate target for Mr. Simmons pen but in the name of not falling into the same trap of negativity I digress . . .


 


Two stars, two courses


As play got under way in the OHL on Thursday two young stars were making headlines for completely different reasons. Sure fire first overall draft choice John Tavares (London) was making headlines due to an "upper body" injury that would keep him out of the London Knight’s line-up just day after being acquired by the Knight in blockbuster trade that witnessed the exodus of Knights Chistian Thomas, Scott Valentine and Michael Zador as well as 6 Knights draft picks.


The other future first rounder Matt Duchene (Brampton) was making headlines by wooing the crowd at the Powerade Centre with a quick assist, a knee buckling goal and a sixty minute effort that left little doubt that the young Mr. Duchene deserved to be the second ranked OHL skater going into the 09 NHL Entry Draft in June.


 


Zee


 


 



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Books of The Times - Michael Davis’s ‘Street Gang’ - The Evolution of Sunny Days on ‘Sesame Street’ - Review - NYTimes.com

January 15th, 2009
Books of The Times - Michael Davis’s ‘Street Gang’ - The Evolution of Sunny Days on ‘Sesame Street’ - Review - NYTimes.com
Michiko Kakutani

Comment:Book Review

Street Gang (The complete history of Sesame Street)
Michael Davis

Deadheads Get Psyched for Obama's Grateful Inauguration - The Sleuth

Janauray 15th, 2009
Deadheads Get Psyched for Obama's Grateful Inauguration - The Sleuth
Mary Ann Akers

Malia Obama to Dad: Speech 'Better Be Good' - The Sleuth

January 15th, 2009
Malia Obama to Dad: Speech 'Better Be Good' - The Sleuth
Mary Ann Akers

#comments#comments

January 15th, 2009
#comments#comments
Chris Cilliza

#comments#comments

January 15th, 2009
#comments#comments
Chris Cilliza

Friday Senate Line: Retirements Roil GOP Prospects - The Fix#more

January 15th, 2009
Friday Senate Line: Retirements Roil GOP Prospects - The Fix#more
Chris Cilliza

TheStar.com | Opinion | The 905 homeless

January 15th, 2009
TheStar.com | Opinion | The 905 homeless
Star Ed

TheStar.com | Opinion | Ban hockey fights

January 15th, 2009
TheStar.com | Opinion | Ban hockey fights
Star Ed

Obamamania is making me nauseous | Michael Den Tandt | Columnists | Comment | Toronto Sun

January 15th, 2009
Obamamania is making me nauseous | Michael Den Tandt | Columnists | Comment | Toronto Sun
Michael Den Tandt

A suspect with a smile | Joe Warmington | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun

January 15th, 2009
A suspect with a smile | Joe Warmington | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun
Joe Warmington

-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::

January 15th, 2009
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::
Battalion wins ugly over Greyhounds

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Pro wrestling has gone big time, thanks to a show-biz - 04.29.85 - SI Vault

January 15th, 2009
Pro wrestling has gone big time, thanks to a show-biz - 04.29.85 - SI Vault
Bruce Newman (original post Apr 29, 1985)

As a boy Barack Obama playing basketball, and he never stopped - Alexander Wolff - SI.com

January 15th, 2009
As a boy Barack Obama playing basketball, and he never stopped - Alexander Wolff - SI.com
Alexander Wolff

Fix Pick: Understanding Obama or Basketball=Life - The Fix#more#more

January 15th, 2009
Fix Pick: Understanding Obama or Basketball=Life - The Fix#more#more
Chris Cilliza

Obama To Hold Fiscal Responsibility Summit - The Fix#comments

January 15th, 2009
Obama To Hold Fiscal Responsibility Summit - The Fix#comments
Chris Cilliza

TheStar.com | Sports | Maurice hopes Leafs 'lose every game for next 10 years'

January 15th, 2009
TheStar.com | Sports | Maurice hopes Leafs 'lose every game for next 10 years'
Mark Zwolinski

ParentCentral.ca - Family Health - Even 'smart TV' harms baby brains, doctor says

Janauray 15th,, 2009
ParentCentral.ca - Family Health - Even 'smart TV' harms baby brains, doctor says
Susan Pigg

Unnecessary Roughness | Steve Simmons | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun

Janaury 15th, 2009
Unnecessary Roughness | Steve Simmons | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun
Steve Simmons

Wish list for Uncle Sam | Mike Strobel | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun

Janaury 15th, 2009
Wish list for Uncle Sam | Mike Strobel | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun
Wish list for Uncle Sam

-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::

Janaury 15th, 2009
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::
Prospect Duchene plays playmaker

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Chávez Reopens Oil Bids to West as Prices Plunge - NYTimes.com

Janauary 14th, 2009
Chávez Reopens Oil Bids to West as Prices Plunge - NYTimes.com
Simon Romero

Memories of the Cardinals’ Last N.F.L. Championship - NYTimes.com

January 14th, 2009
Memories of the Cardinals’ Last N.F.L. Championship - NYTimes.com
John Branch

Senate Cracks Down On Inaugural Scalping After GOP Aide Nabbed - The Sleuth#comments

January 14th, 2009
Senate Cracks Down On Inaugural Scalping After GOP Aide Nabbed - The Sleuth#comments
Mary Ann Akers

Tickets to Obama's Inauguration: to Scalp, or Not to Scalp - The Sleuth#comments

Janaury 14th, 2009
Tickets to Obama's Inauguration: to Scalp, or Not to Scalp - The Sleuth#comments
Mary Ann Akers

Hillary Clinton Re-Imagined - The Fix#more

January 14th, 2009
Hillary Clinton Re-Imagined - The Fix#more
Chris Cilliza

Republicans' Navel Gazing and Why It Matters - The Fix#more

January 14th, 2009
Republicans' Navel Gazing and Why It Matters - The Fix#more
Chris Cilliza

The Fix -- Chris Cillizza's Politics Blog on washingtonpost.com

January 14th, 2009
The Fix -- Chris Cillizza's Politics Blog on washingtonpost.com
Chris Cilliza

TheStar.com | Sports | Game misconduct for OHL fighters who ditch helmets

January 14th, 2009
TheStar.com | Sports | Game misconduct for OHL fighters who ditch helmets
Canadian Press

TheStar.com | Sports | Game misconduct for OHL fighters who ditch helmets

January 14th, 2009
TheStar.com | Sports | Game misconduct for OHL fighters who ditch helmets
Canadian Press

TheStar.com | World | Pentagon official says 9/11 suspect was tortured

January 14th, 2009
TheStar.com | World | Pentagon official says 9/11 suspect was tortured
AP

Trying to love life in the shadow of death | Theo Caldwell | Columnists | Comment | Toronto Sun

January 14th, 2009
Trying to love life in the shadow of death | Theo Caldwell | Columnists | Comment | Toronto Sun
Theo Caldwell

Elvis may be the answer | Mike Strobel | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun

January 14th, 2009
Elvis may be the answer | Mike Strobel | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun
Elvis may be the answer

-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::

January 14th, 2009
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::
Merrett liking closer view of Troops

-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::

January 13th, 2009
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::
Rest trumps practice for tired Troops

Canada’s Junior Hockey Controversy




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The big what for? at my local arena this week had nothing to do with the five new faces that had strolled into town over the past week. Forwards Anthony Peluso, Andrew Merrett, Matthew Kang as well as over-age defenceman Josh Day and U.S. national team keeper Thomas McCollum.


The chatter didn’t even concern the young men who had be discharged prior to commencement of the second half of the OHL season. Goalie Brandon Foote (Guelph) Forward Josh Shalla (Guelph) and Forward Kyle DeCoste (Sault Ste. Marie)


The hot button issue this Sunday at the Bunker in Brampton was an article written by Toronto Sun sports columnist Steve Simmons following the Troops 6-2 victory over the visiting Sudbury Wolves on Thursday night.


The article, which I found to be an entirely too honest look at the state of Junior hockey in Canada appeared in the Friday morning addition of the Toronto Sun. Initially I wasn’t upset by the article, instead I viewed the Simmons article Apathy greets juniors as a rally cry and quality reason for me to buy tickets to Sunday afternoons game against the Barrie Colts.


Personally I never miss a Battalion game


and I happen to agree with a lot of the things that Mr. Simmons had to say in his piece.


Although the Simmons article wasn’t completely accurate, the two thousand or so that showed up at just $5.00 a piece to welcome back the teams captain and freshly branded gold medalist Cody Hodgson was pathetic. To put this into perspective more people, around 600, turned out for the Battalions game against the Mississauga St. Mike’s Majors on New Years eve thanks in part to a minimum 50/50 pay out of $1600.


The buzz around the arena on Sunday afternoon left this reporter in a very quite minority.


Although I sough the Simmons article as a rally cry, a call to action and more specifically an honest account of just how vast the gulf is between club and country my fellow Battalion Boosters just didn’t see it the same way. The Simmons article was seen as brash, uninformed and a insult to the 1500 regular who never miss a Battalion home game.


No they don’t sell the joint out


and their voices are hardly heard in places like Sudbury and Plymouth but the Battalion fan base, like any other OHL fan base is alive and well. Honestly if Mr. Simmons has forgotten about the die-hard junior hockey fan, tracking cross province at his own expense to support some of Canada’s finest amateur athletes then maybe he should give up the cushy paper job and show us how it’s done.


I don’t know maybe that’s too harsh


but it was the consensus on Sunday afternoon in Brampton as a season high two-thousand six-hundred packed their way into the Powerade Centre in an effort to dispel rumour created by the Sun’s Steve Simmons earlier in the week.


Although I would never admit to my Booster Brigade buddies just how I felt about the now infamous article the proof as they say is in the pudding or in this case the gate receipt (2618) a season high. Maybe the folk’s in the Battalion front office should give Mr. Simmons a ring a ding and thank him for the five-hundred or so who turned out on Sunday just to make him look bad. On second though nix that idea and instead let’s consider banning this clown from attending games in the future.


Zee


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Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Who Would Jesus Smack Down? - Mark Driscoll, a Pastor with a Macho Conception of Christ - NYTimes.com

January 6th, 2009
Who Would Jesus Smack Down? - Mark Driscoll, a Pastor with a Macho Conception of Christ - NYTimes.com
Molly Worthen

At M.I.T., Large Lectures Are Going the Way of the Blackboard - NYTimes.com

January 12th, 2009
At M.I.T., Large Lectures Are Going the Way of the Blackboard - NYTimes.com
Sara Rimer

The 11 Best Foods You Aren’t Eating - Well Blog - NYTimes.com

January 13th, 2009
The 11 Best Foods You Aren’t Eating - Well Blog - NYTimes.com
Tara Parker - Pope on Health
(Original Post June 30th, 2008)

Op-Ed Columnist - Where the Money Is - NYTimes.com

Janaury 13th, 2009
Op-Ed Columnist - Where the Money Is - NYTimes.com
Bob Herbert

Ticket Sales Show Fans Have Faith in Cardinals - NYTimes.com

January 13th, 2009
Ticket Sales Show Fans Have Faith in Cardinals - NYTimes.com
Karen Crouse

Michael Wilbon - Michael Wilbon on the NFC Playoffs - washingtonpost.com

January 12th, 2009
Michael Wilbon - Michael Wilbon on the NFC Playoffs - washingtonpost.com
Michael Wilbon

TheStar.com | Opinion | Obama's timely trip to Ottawa

January 13th, 2009
TheStar.com | Opinion | Obama's timely trip to Ottawa
Obama's timely trip to Ottawa

TheStar.com | Canada | Little League baseball hit by taxman

January 13th, 2009
TheStar.com | Canada | Little League baseball hit by taxman
Little League hit by taxman

TheStar.com | Canada | Obama manager delivers reassuring message to Canadians

January 13th, 2009
TheStar.com | Canada | Obama manager delivers reassuring message to Canadians
Obama manager delivers reassuring
message to Caanadians

Rice a questionable selection | Bob Elliott | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun

January 13th, 2009
Rice a questionable selection | Bob Elliott | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun
Bob Elliott

Schenn follows in mentor's footsteps | Mike Zeisberger | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun

January 13th, 2009
Schenn follows in mentor's footsteps | Mike Zeisberger | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun
Schenn follows in mentor's footsteps

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Saturday, January 10, 2009

Michael Wilbon - Wilbon: When It Comes to Safeties, Reed Is a Worthwhile Pick - washingtonpost.com

January 10th, 2009
Michael Wilbon - Wilbon: When It Comes to Safeties, Reed Is a Worthwhile Pick - washingtonpost.com
Michael Wilbon

TheStar.com | sciencetech | Nanotechnology raises bright hopes, dark fears

January 5th, 2009
TheStar.com | sciencetech | Nanotechnology raises bright hopes, dark fears
Dean Bennett

TheStar.com | Ontario | Ontario correctional officers set to strike

January 10th, 2009
TheStar.com | Ontario | Ontario correctional officers set to strike
Michael Oliveira

TheStar.com | World | Obama to visit Canada first

January 10th, 2009
TheStar.com | World | Obama to visit Canada first
Bruce Campion-Smith

Daily Racing Form - News

DRF January Newsletter
Daily Racing Form - News
Dick Jerardi

Daily Racing Form - News

DRF January Newsletter
Daily Racing Form - News
Mike Watchmaker

Daily Racing Form - News

DRF January Newsletter
Daily Racing Form - News
Michael Sherack

Daily Racing Form - News

DRF January Newsletter
Daily Racing Form - News
Michael Hammersly

Warner Brothers and Fox Trying to Settle Their ‘Watchmen’ Dispute - NYTimes.com

January 9th, 2009
Warner Brothers and Fox Trying to Settle Their ‘Watchmen’ Dispute - NYTimes.com
Michael Cieply

Friday, January 9, 2009

Rhino's actions speak louder than words - Wrestling - MiamiHerald.com

January 9th, 2009
Rhino's actions speak louder than words - Wrestling - MiamiHerald.com
Jim Varsallone

Palin: Crazy or Crazy Like a Fox? - The Fix#more#more#more

January 9th, 2009
Palin: Crazy or Crazy Like a Fox? - The Fix#more#more#more
Chris Cilliza

The Friday Line: 10 for 2010 - The Fix#more#more#more

January 9th, 2009
The Friday Line: 10 for 2010 - The Fix#more#more#more
Chris Cilliza

Apathy greets juniors | Steve Simmons | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun

January 9th, 2009
Apathy greets juniors | Steve Simmons | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun
Steve Simmons

Comment:

There is nothing worse then an on the mark Steve Simmons and that is exactly what he is here dead on the mark.

John Tory's political life saver | Christina Blizzard | Columnists | Comment | Toronto Sun

January 9th, 2009
John Tory's political life saver | Christina Blizzard | Columnists | Comment | Toronto Sun
Christina Blizzard

-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::

January 9th, 2009
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::
Former foes find common cause

-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::

January 9th, 2009
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::
McCollum, Peluso join Battalion ranks

Daily Racing Form - News

DRF January Newsletter
Daily Racing Form - News
Steve Davidowitz

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Inside the Box (NP Sports Card Review)




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Allow me to introduce you to the multibillion dollar industry of sport collectables as seedy and corrupt as a small town racetrack.


 


Welcome to first ever edition of Inside the Box, Now Public’s weekly look at sport card and the unbelievable industry that surrounds them.


I am well aware that sport cards make grown-men think of nothing other then stale gum and priceless childhood memories and that a foray into anything deeper is likely to fall on deaf ear, however a couple of day’s ago a penned an article titled Modus Operandi 2009 where I stated that I would no longer be catering to the overwhelming majority.


For sport fans and collector alike


The segments will be as much infomercial as they are onscreen experiment with both guest’s and viewers’ learning a few things along the way. The segments will be funded entirely by myself, so you’re not likely to see any Babe Ruth’s, Honus Wagner’s or any other collectable that Joe the Plumber couldn’t purchase at his neighbourhood Wal-mart store.


This week we will be looking at the 2008-2009 Fleer Ultra Hockey collection. We have purchased a 12 pack, 5 card retail box($22.99). We have also purchased a bonus pack for our two blaster today. The package was purchased as an individual pack at the retail cost of about three dollars from a multi-retail with no knowledge of sports card or collectibles. Often time these multi-purpose stores are the safest places to purchase cards or collectables because you are unlikely to find a Wal-mart employee riffling through trading cards to capture the latest high value insert. Sports collectable shops on the other hand are often run by seedy individuals with even seedy intentions.


So what about E-Bay?


The elephant in the room will have to wait until a future posting, until then enjoy the video and wish me luck with next weeks segment.


Zee


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-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::

January 9th, 2009
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::
Duchene leads Battalion to 6-2 win

-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::

January 8th, 2009
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::
Battalion lands Kang from Kingston

For BlackBerry, Obama’s Devotion Is Priceless - NYTimes.com

January 9th, 2009
For BlackBerry, Obama’s Devotion Is Priceless - NYTimes.com
Stephanie Clifford

Mike Feinberg and Dave Levin - What 'Yes, We Can' Should Mean for Our Public Schools - washingtonpost.com

January 9th, 2009
Mike Feinberg and Dave Levin - What 'Yes, We Can' Should Mean for Our Public Schools - washingtonpost.com
Mike Fienberg & Dave Levin

Root Ball Could Draw Them All: Obamas, Oprah and... - The Sleuth

January 9th, 2009
Root Ball Could Draw Them All: Obamas, Oprah and... - The Sleuth
Mary Ann Akers

Kaine Formally Appointed to Head DNC | 44 | washingtonpost.com

January 9th, 2009
Kaine Formally Appointed to Head DNC | 44 | washingtonpost.com
Chris Cilliza

Obama Picks CIA Veteran Brennan as Counterterror Adviser - washingtonpost.com

January 9th, 2009
Obama Picks CIA Veteran Brennan as Counterterror Adviser - washingtonpost.com
R. Jeffrey Smith

Comment:

The Post has mastered the "I'll scratch your back, if you scracth mine" punchline. Check it out....{Brennan, who has been on unpaid leave from the firm, plans to resign Jan. 19and will have no further financial ties to it, according to a transition official. Two months ago, the firm won a large five-year contract to provide "intelligence expertise and support services" to the FBI}

TheStar.com | Sports | Top NHL prospect John Tavares traded

January 8th, 2009
TheStar.com | Sports | Top NHL prospect John Tavares traded
Sunaya Sapurji

Four more OHL trades completed on Wednesday

January 8th, 2009
Four more OHL trades completed on Wednesday

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

The GOP's Weakness: Reagan Democrats -- or Obama Ones? | 44 | washingtonpost.com#more#more#more#more

January 7th, 2009
The GOP's Weakness: Reagan Democrats -- or Obama Ones? | 44 | washingtonpost.com#more#more#more#more
Alec MacGillis

Bush Plans Jan. 20 Return to Midland and Crawford, Tex. | 44 | washingtonpost.com#more#more#more#more

January 7th, 2009
Bush Plans Jan. 20 Return to Midland and Crawford, Tex. | 44 | washingtonpost.com#more#more#more#more
Dan Eggen

Can Sen. Kerry's New Chief of Staff Be Muzzled? - The Sleuth#comments

January 7th, 2009
Can Sen. Kerry's New Chief of Staff Be Muzzled? - The Sleuth#comments
Mary Ann Akers

NY-Sen: Did Caroline Campaign Too Much? - The Fix#more

January 7th, 2009
NY-Sen: Did Caroline Campaign Too Much? - The Fix#more
Chris Cilliza

1,000 Words - The Fix

January 7th, 2009
1,000 Words - The Fix
Chris Cilliza

Michael Wilbon - After Decades of Ineptitude, the Cardinals Franchise Has Its Day - washingtonpost.com

January 4th, 2009
Michael Wilbon - After Decades of Ineptitude, the Cardinals Franchise Has Its Day - washingtonpost.com
Michael Wilbon

Cardinals Defeat Falcons, 30-24, in First Round of NFC Playoffs - washingtonpost.com

January 4th, 2009
Cardinals Defeat Falcons, 30-24, in First Round of NFC Playoffs - washingtonpost.com
Michael Wilbon

This hockey thing may be alright after all | Innocent Madawo | Columnists | Comment | Toronto Sun

January 7th, 2009
This hockey thing may be alright after all | Innocent Madawo | Columnists | Comment | Toronto Sun
Innocent Madawo

Lotto 'winner' takes deal | Toronto & GTA | News | Toronto Sun

January 7th, 2009
Lotto 'winner' takes deal | Toronto & GTA | News | Toronto Sun
Jenny Yuen

Comment:
The OLGC's at it agian!

Warning over 'third-hand smoke' | Toronto & GTA | News | Toronto Sun

January 6th, 2009
Warning over 'third-hand smoke' | Toronto & GTA | News | Toronto Sun
Sharon Lem

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::

January 6th, 2009
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::
Hodgson glitters in golden effort

-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::

January 5th, 2009
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::
"Exhausted" Carrick hauls home gold

-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::

January 4th, 2009
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::
Windsor prevails over valiant Troops

-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::

January 3rd, 2009
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::
Eden, fellow recruits get into action

CNN's Dr. Gupta Obama's Surgeon General?

CNN is reporting that the Obama administration is considering TV Neurosurgeon Sanjay Gupta for the role of Surgeon General and of course CNN's Rick Sanchez was all smiles reporting the breaking news.



 



 



Zee


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Saturday, January 3, 2009

Congressman: Steroids still plague pro wrestling - Other Sports - MiamiHerald.com

January 3rd, 2009
Congressman: Steroids still plague pro wrestling - Other Sports - MiamiHerald.com
The Associated Press

Homeless-looking Foley: the Time Warner controversy - Wrestling - MiamiHerald.com

December 31st, 2008
Homeless-looking Foley: the Time Warner controversy - Wrestling - MiamiHerald.com
Jim Varsallone

I miss Mike Tyson - Boxing - MiamiHerald.com

January 04, 2009
I miss Mike Tyson - Boxing - MiamiHerald.com
Lyle Fitzsimmons

The Return of the Old Grouch - Stanley Fish Blog - NYTimes.com

January 4th, 2009
The Return of the Old Grouch - Stanley Fish Blog - NYTimes.com
Stanley Fish

Besotted — Etymologically, That Is - Proof Blog - NYTimes.com

January 4th, 2009
Besotted — Etymologically, That Is - Proof Blog - NYTimes.com
Iain Gately

A New Cigarette Hazard - ‘Third-Hand Smoke’ - NYTimes.com

January 4th, 2009
A New Cigarette Hazard - ‘Third-Hand Smoke’ - NYTimes.com
Roni Caryn Rabin

So You Can't Pick the Hits. Neither Can Anyone Else. - washingtonpost.com

January 4th, 2009
So You Can't Pick the Hits. Neither Can Anyone Else. - washingtonpost.com
Duncan Watts

Coming to the Battlefield: Stone-Cold Robot Killers - washingtonpost.com

January 4th, 2009
Coming to the Battlefield: Stone-Cold Robot Killers - washingtonpost.com
John Pike

Comment:

Bone chilling! Imagine the T9/11 anti-terror-bot

George F. Will - Inadvertent Consequences of Rights Expanded - washingtonpost.com

January 4th, 2009
George F. Will - Inadvertent Consequences of Rights Expanded - washingtonpost.com
George F. Will

David Ignatius - Obama's Limited Middle East Options - washingtonpost.com

January 4th, 2009
David Ignatius - Obama's Limited Middle East Options - washingtonpost.com
Dave Ignatius

Six Are Vying to Become Next RNC Chairman - washingtonpost.com

January 03, 2009
Six Are Vying to Become Next RNC Chairman - washingtonpost.com
Perry Bacon Jr.

TheStar.com | Opinion | Put crime in perspective

January 03, 2009
TheStar.com | Opinion | Put crime in perspective
Star Ed

TheStar.com | Business | Retailers hung out to dry

January 02, 2009
TheStar.com | Business | Retailers hung out to dry
Dana Flavelle

Leafs have to play for now and not for draft day | Rob Longley | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun

January 02, 2009
Leafs have to play for now and not for draft day | Rob Longley | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun
Rob Longley

Friday, January 2, 2009

Nothing boring or bland about crime, Chief | Joe Warmington | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun

January 02, 2009
Nothing boring or bland about crime, Chief | Joe Warmington | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun

Modus Operandi, 2009




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What kind of reporter/columnist would I be if I didn’t produce an early year article rife with political type ambition and starry-eyed Christmas leftovers. It has become a tradition amongst popular newspaper folk to lay out a resolution type piece as one of their first offerings of the new-year. This tradition has recently been extended to over-hyped t.v. personalities and just this year to the international blogosphere and now it my turn.


This year will be all about me


To hell with writing about the things I think people care about it’s time to start writing about the things that I care about and hoping that the rest of the world catches on. If you’re unfamiliar with my work, let’s just put it this way, I try desperately to deliver ink/pad gold well taking an interest in many things from generations past. I am a huge backer of the sport of kings; thoroughbred horse racing, Cigars and professional wrestling can also be added to my collection of fan-faded interests so one can imagine the trouble I have trying to appeal to the reading masses well dictating from a rejected prophecy.


The simple answer seems to be, give in, call off the search and start dictating from the crowd powered manuscript but that’s far from my Modus Operandi, 2009 will be bigger, bolder and more in your face.


This year I will introduce readers to the multibillion dollar industry of sport collectables, seedy and corrupt as any small town racetrack.


Doubt me?


Although I’m sure sport cards and autographed baseball’s hardly drums up images of dishonest box rifflers and unscrupulous card counterfeiters in the minds of the general public, we need look no further than the recent conviction of former grid-iron great O.J. Simpson for his involvement in a kidnapping/robbery scheme perpetrated for the purpose of reacquiring items that once belonged to the "juice’s" personal memorabilia collection.


I will also continue some of the positive trends I began during the latter part of 2008 such as attending more amateur sporting events, leaving the long lines, price gouging and Vince Carter’s to the rest of the world’s rubes.


 


Zee.


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Thursday, January 1, 2009

-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::

January 01, 2009
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::
Killeen rings out old year in style

-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::

December 31, 2008
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::
First-place Troops turn back Majors 5-2

Smoking, in America has not been cool since the Clinton clan roll

Smoking, in America has not been cool since the Clinton clan rolled into the White House.



Instead smokers have been pushed to the back burner, cornered, boxed in, ostracized and finally knocked of the stove altogether. President-elect Barack Obama could represent a bastion of light for smokers everywhere, including those like myself often considered hopeless romantics. It’s been a long time since tar and "feather" tobacconists were replaced in Washington by anti-smoking lobbyists, so it’s highly unlikely that the new President will be able sway the tide of anti-smoking sediment that has long washed over the American public.



What the most powerful voice in America today (Barack Obama) could do is make smoking cool again. That’s right I said it, Obama could stand to make smoking cool again, it’s been an eternity since George Burns and quite frankly I for one miss both the Marbourgh Man and Joe Camel. Smokers today are often portrayed as dirty, angry, unintellectual people, if portrayed at all, but an intelligent, mild mannered President with Obama’s style and charisma, who occasionally lights up may just be able to repair some of the irreversible damage done to the relationship between smoking and cool.



Z.B.



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Degrees of shade and light | Mike Zeisberger | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun

January 1st, 2008
Degrees of shade and light | Mike Zeisberger | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun
Mike Zeisberger