Monthly Archives: May 2010

Flyers advance to the Eastern Championship

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Steve

I immediately admit to my doubts over Philly overcoming a 3-0 deficit against Boston. I had watched them play off and on all season. This new(er) lineup with Pronger, brought in to fix a blueline that hasn’t been the same … Continue reading →

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Kate Bush’s only tour ended 31 years ago

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Steve

Truthfully, I always wondered if she ever toured since she never came to America to my knowledge, maybe the book this is derived from can tell me (another message to my friend Chip to look into).  After reading the article, … Continue reading →

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First rubber sheets, now charcoal comforters

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Steve

This “magical” blanket I heard about today would’ve come in handy during my stint in the dorms with Paul or during the legendary English class incident.

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Happy 60th Birthday Stevie Wonder

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Steve

One of my favorite Seventies artists even though I know he goes back the Sixties as a kid with Motown. I just prefer his Funk period with “Higher Ground,” “Sir Duke,” “Superstition,” and “Living for the City.” Doing laps around … Continue reading →

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Stars win and advance!

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Steve

It was a nail-biter every step of the way and I managed to catch it via Internet streaming from the Chicago station that covers the Wolves. Honestly, I figured my Stars were going to lose it because they never could … Continue reading →

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The NHL has a Plan B

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Steve

The Phoenix Coyotes may have had their best season ever but the NHL isn’t holding its collective breath on Glendale (the ‘burb where they play) or a wealthy prince charming to keep the franchise in the desert. The Toronto Star … Continue reading →

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RIP Frank Frazetta

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Steve

If you don’t recognize his comic book art, you will at least recognize Conan the Barbarian thanks to his book covers as his obit states. Definitely a more worthy donation to Popular Culture than a Molly Hatchet album and every … Continue reading →

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Happy (Belated) Birthday Jeremy

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Steve

This local friend of mine, his birthday always creeps up and surprises me. I do not know why my brain is locked into thinking it’s closer to the end of the month. I recall it’s around May because we celebrated … Continue reading →

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Blue October

Posted on May 9, 2010 by Steve

Another emergency show I volunteered for with little hesitation. Hesitation? If it’s happening on a weekend evening, I want to make sure there weren’t any previous plans such as hockey (Tuesday will tell me if there’s any further games) or … Continue reading →

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Stars get their first home hat trick and lead the series

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Steve

After Tuesday’s horrible loss to the Wolves, a big part of it caused by horrible officiating (seriously, Chris Chelios was the assistant ref on two calls); the Stars had to knuckle down and play smarter. Wednesday they pulled it off … Continue reading →

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The Industrious Beavers

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Steve

Dag and Norbert would be impressed with this feat of engineering. I find it mind boggling that the little rodents could pull off such an amazing piece of work but according to the article, this group is very removed from … Continue reading →

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RIP Will Owsley

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Steve

Better known as just Owsley on his albums, I was sad to read the news courtesy of my friend Mark M regarding his recent suicide. A damned shame because he was a very talented musician even if he wasn’t famous … Continue reading →

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Austin Stars are now official

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Steve

The AHL Board of Governors voted and the Hicks family will be buying the Chops (formerly the Stars before the split) to move our team from probationary to official. Like there was any doubt. OK, some. I think the attendance … Continue reading →

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The after soccer treat

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Steve

Once Somara delivered the baby shower cake successfully, she was off to a local soccer game to see our friend RC in action with her team, the Purple Ladybugs!

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One million iPads

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Steve

The official Apple release is here. A pretty impressive milestone in four weeks and Europe hasn’t even come up to speed yet. It definitely has some kind of special allure because I have had co-workers buy them at full price. … Continue reading →

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