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IGD: Padres vs Angels (28 Mar 08)

March 28, 2008 – 6:03 pm

That’s where they’re playing tonight. Believe it.

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Padres Pick Up Black’s Option

March 26, 2008 – 7:49 am

The Padres have picked up manager Bud Black’s option for 2009 and reportedly would like to extend his contract even further. Quoth GM Kevin Towers:
We thought he had a great year and he’s only going to get better and better. He’s a pro, he’s smart, he represents the organization very, very well. The players like [...]

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Gary Gygax and Spring Training TV Schedule

March 5, 2008 – 7:58 am

Gary Gygax died on Tuesday. Along with Bill James and the folks who created Intellivision, Gygax was an unwitting participant in my misspent youth. He probably also helped me survive said youth, but that’s another story.
Seriously, we had plenty of ways to waste time before this here Internet thing. My humblest thanks to Mr. Gygax [...]

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Radiohead and the 2002 World Series

October 25, 2002 – 12:00 am

Radiohead. Hadn’t listened to OK Computer in years. Engaging songs (well, except for “Electioneering” “Fitter Happier”; did we learn nothing from “Revolution #9“?), good production. I’d forgotten how adroit the guitar work was on this release. Yeah, a lot of it is due to really cool sound engineering — “Subterranean Homesick Alien” sounds like it [...]

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Running Commentary on Game 1 of the 2002 World Series

October 20, 2002 – 12:00 am

Don’t worry, I’m not planning to make a habit of this. But it is the first game of the World Series and I just can’t help myself. Yep, a running commentary of the game.

Band practice canceled. Drummer’s kid came down with the flu. So here I am with the laptop, ready to watch Game 1 [...]

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