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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.

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First Post: Friday, May 10, 2013

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Steven Unite

Goodbye, BFHollyPark! It was a long goodbye (OK, Chandler!), but now the end is truly nigh. So long.

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First Post: Thursday, May 9, 2013

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Steven Unite

Southern California baseball, yeesh.

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First Post: Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Steven Unite

Sir Alex Ferguson retires. Though we are not Manchester UNITEd fansz, we stand in awe of his longevity and genius. Nothing else to say but, “Good work”…

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Tuesday Sniping: Crying-Over-One-Race Edition

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Steven Unite

As always, the Type A micromanagers (some of them) have their pitchforks and torches thrust angrily in our direction!

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Monday Boxing: Gray May Day Edition

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Steven Unite

The only weather-related sunshine today will be that bursting forth from Jackie Johnson’s smiling face. Or Evelyn Taft’s. Heck, even Rich Fields or Kaj Goldberg! Dreary.

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First Post: Sunday, May 5, 2013

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Steven Unite

Never had a problem with Claude R. McGaughey 3d. True, we were not Easy Goer fansz (Allah bless you, Sunday Silence), but Mr. Shug couldn’t be held responsible. Dancing Spree in the 1989 Breeders’ Cup Sprint only solidified his bona … Continue reading →

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First Post: Saturday, May 4, 2013

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Steven Unite

King Lear. William Shakespeare. Ever read it? Well, it’s a tragedy, one that would have been averted (spoiler alert: it ends badly for the King) had he seen through the meaninglessness of the words and instead implicitly trusted the simplicity … Continue reading →

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First Post: Friday, May 3, 2013

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Steven Unite

The 30th Anniversary of “America’s Favourite Quiz Programme” Jeopardy! is coming up in 2014. God bless ya, Alex Treebeak! Though we miss your moustache, your kind (read: gentle) sense of humour and fundamental humanity are stronger than ever. We feel … Continue reading →

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First Post: Thursday, May 2, 2013

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Steven Unite

Reports of snow this morning in Des Moines, temperature 32°F. Today in Studio City, 92°F, a comfortable, dry heat, with a couple degrees of added warmth for your Friday. Always a pleasure to watch Jackie Johnson deliver the forecast on … Continue reading →

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