First Post: Thursday, October 11, 2018

We don’t shill for just any over-the-hill action-movie superstar. After all, many of them continue to inhabit the same comic-book realm of their glory days — think Steven Seagal or Chuck Norris. However, a notable exception is one Mistah Jean-Claude Van Damme. Now in his twilight years, he has branched out to become more self-aware, more versatile. These commercials for a popular brand of tortilla chip attest to that. Jean-Claude Van Damme, we salute you in your humor! Merci beaucoup! Continue reading

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First Post: Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Good afternoon across all North American Time Zones now. Good afternoon this time. Continue reading

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First Post: Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Yesterday was Columbus Day, and you know that meant bad news for the two teams with indigenous nicknames left in the béisbol. First off, the Indians were done in for good by Houston, and then Los Doyers finished off the Braves with Mannie Manchando here (Mannie Manchando #1 always!) helping pour it on. R.I.P., Chief Wahoo. Have a good time in that big powwow in the sky, Chief Noc-A-Homa. We miss your wickiup. Continue reading

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First Post: Monday, October 8, 2018

Atlanta batters had not scored a run in the first two games of their team’s NLDS series against La-La Land, and La-La Land pitchers had not issued a walk in those two games, either. So of course Atlanta’s first run in the series, coming in Game 3 last night, was scored via a La-La Land pitcher surrendering a bases-loaded walk — to the opposing pitcher, no less! What a game, this béisbol. And then this happened… Continue reading

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First Post: Sunday, October 7, 2018

Not exactly an example of a free-flowing move on the counteroffensive — never seen so many headers on the break! — but the last touch was exquisite and resulted in the desired goal for the Arse, courtesy of the wantaway Aaron Ramsey. At the end of the 90 mins., the Gunners ran out 5-1 winners at Fulham. Well done, lads. Continue reading

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First Post: Saturday, October 6, 2018

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Opening Night

Good contest at the arena in DTLA (for the uninitiated, ‘Downtown Los Angeles’) last night. The local big-league ice-hockey club began its 2018-19 regular-season schedule by hosting the team from San Jose. Continue reading

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First Post: Friday, October 5, 2018

Well, when your pitchers combine for a shutout, you’re guaranteed a win. As a contest, this game was settled in the bottom of the first, after just one batter. Continue reading

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On-Line at The Short Line Video Edition for Friday, October 5, 2018

Another doozie! Required viewing! Suitable for work — no mentions of boofing or Devil’s Triangle! Watch & enjoy! Continue reading

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First Post: Thursday, October 4, 2018

Just for yourself, a poem for Nat’l. Poetry Day… Continue reading

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First Post: Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Looks like rain this afternoon for your Studio City, Calif., forecast. Indeed, the barometric forecast is falling, from 29.94 inHg currently. The cloud cover is 83pc, and the relative humidity is 68pc. It’s 68°F right now. Continue reading

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