First Post: Sunday, May 19, 2013

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Steven Unite
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When Fourth Feels Like the Winner’s Circle

Nil-one to the Arsenal, and with that last-day triumph, the Goonersz edge out perpetually unlucky Spurrz to become England’s allotted fourth team in the 2014-15 UEFA Champions League. Spurrz…snakebit every year. Every! Even Zippie Chippie shakes his mane in amazement over the perennial bridesmaid’s status of Spurrz! Next year, Tottenham! Next year, White Hart Lane! Continue reading →

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First Post: Saturday, May 18, 2013

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Steven Unite

Dated and cheesy. Indeed, ultra-dated and ultra-cheesy. Yet there can be no denying its effectiveness in providing an emotional reset from time to time. Hey now, you’re a rockstar… Continue reading →

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First Post: Friday, May 17, 2013

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Steven Unite

All right, all right, ya honorary Baltimoreans! Old Hilltop weather for your Friday, Black-Eyed Susan Day: Sunny, highs in the mid-70s. Racing! Continue reading →

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First Post: Thursday, May 16, 2013

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Steven Unite

Mark’s Daily Apple. Ever heard of it? In a world of noise, Mark’s signal stands out. He wants us to take care of our bodies. We don’t have to buy everything he’s selling, but it’s probably beneficial for us to consume his larger message: don’t forget that there’s more to your existence than just the space between your ears! Continue reading →

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First Post: Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Steven Unite
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Swimming with the Sharx!

Yeah, boyzzzz! Happy 24th birthday today to young Samuel Alexander Mitchell, born on this day in 1989. Continue reading →

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Tuesday Sniping: Chief Wahoo Edition

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Steven Unite

Philsz facing the Tribe starting tonite… Continue reading →

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Tuesday Sniping: Read ’em & Weep Edition

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Steven Unite

OK, Type-A micromanagers of the world. All that study, all that precious info…maybe it’s only an illusion!

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/05/130513123341.htm

Key takeaway: “In everyday life, people often try to be specific to be accurate,” observe Suk and colleagues, but this new research suggests that specificity and accuracy don‘t necessarily go hand-in-hand. In weighing detailed information, we tend to give “greater weight to attributes that are more salient, justifiable, and easy to articulate,” say the researchers. As a result, we often lose sight of more general attributes that actually matter.

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Monday Boxing: Dead Dux Edition

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Steven Unite

Teemu Selanne hangs in the balance again. Continue reading →

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First Post: Sunday, May 12, 2013

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Steven Unite

Hi, Mom! Continue reading →

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First Post: Saturday, May 11, 2013

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Steven Unite

In the news this week, another racetrack falls, and several state laws against same-sex marriage fall too. No matter your persuasion, a poppy song for your day-off Saturday. Continue reading →

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