Open Thread

14 Comments

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   ericy on July 6, 2008 at 12:55 pm

   It is Tour de France for me though.  My fiancee doesn’t get that sport though..

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   Real History Lisa on July 6, 2008 at 3:47 pm

   The Santa Monica mountains were more entertaining than either. Wow, am I tired. I couldn’t believe how hot and dry it could be that close to the ocean, and that early in the morning. But it hurts so gooood…!

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     Real History Lisa on July 6, 2008 at 3:48 pm

     Btw – not that anyone but me cares, but I’m down about 16 pounds in three weeks as of today!

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       Hurria on July 6, 2008 at 5:00 pm

       That’s quite an accomplishment! Do you have a lot to lose?

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         Real History Lisa on July 6, 2008 at 7:39 pm

         Yes, I do. But I’m finally on my way!

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   dada on July 6, 2008 at 4:37 pm

   marvin gaye singing the national anthem at the 1983 nba all star game:

   props to scotty.

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     greenbird on July 6, 2008 at 9:39 pm

     WOWOWOWOW!!!
     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRvVzaQ6i8A

     and to YOU, thanks for that station and scotty.
     (wah. no picture of a cat?)

     land a tha free, home a tha brave.

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   boran2 on July 6, 2008 at 7:15 pm

   Well, it hasn’t (yet) rained here today but the humidity is unyielding.  Even strolling is uncomfortable.  NY is the new Florida.

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   idredit on July 6, 2008 at 9:08 pm

   TPM notes the NYTimes ran a piece that the Democratic Party’s National Convention is behind schedule, over-budget and other silliness.

   All false says the DNC Chairman Dean

   We are proud to stand at the helm of the finest Convention team we’ve known. As the arm of the national Party tasked with planning and organizing the Democratic National Convention in Denver, the Democratic National Convention Committee has been at this for more than a year. And we take great pride in our work. That’s why we were astonished to read in Sunday’s New York Times such a gross misrepresentation of the groundwork that has been laid to date.

   The New York Times asserts that this is a Democratic convention effort “marred by costly setbacks.” That is false. In fact we are ahead of the game. Anyone who has ever worked on a national political Convention would tell you as much. This is a well managed Convention.

   The New York Times states that the Convention is facing “upwardly spiraling costs on key contracts still being negotiated.” That is false. All major contracts have been executed and we are on track to move in to the Pepsi Center to begin build out on Monday as planned.

   The New York Times implies that the Convention has imposed eating restrictions on delegates to the Convention. That is false. Democrats at the Pepsi Center and other official Convention venues can have all the fried goodies they can stomach. Talk of anything to the contrary is just plain silly.

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   greenbird on July 6, 2008 at 9:24 pm

   well, fill a bucket! or get a garden hose on the set.
   oh. shock.
   then a spray bottle?
   then there could always be “instant replay” discussions: what you just said! over and over…
   that’s all wet, too, though, innit.

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   mainsailset on July 6, 2008 at 9:33 pm

   Really fun blog for the capt that rescues boaters in the San Juan islands. He was last shown on CNN whe he rescued the Adventuress off the rocks next to Orcas. Cool pics

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   americanforliberty on July 6, 2008 at 11:26 pm

   I thought this was entertaining to read..considering its the 4th of July weekend.

   http://www.kansascity.com/273/story/693239.html#recent_comm

   Why does the heritage foundation hate the average GI??

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   Oui on July 7, 2008 at 2:30 am

   .
   California firemen couls use some …

   BTW the Wimbledon final lasted nearly 5 hours of epic tennis between two greats. Gravel specialist Nadal beat 5 time Wimbledon champion Federer in a 5 setter and 9-7 in the final set. It was more than entertaining … a great match and pure sportmanship.

   "But I will not let myself be reduced to silence."

10. 

    KlatooBaradaNikto on July 7, 2008 at 6:48 am

    I happened to watch the Nadal-Federer match and can honestly say it was the best tennis match ever played.

    Both these young men inspire awe in us mere mortals.

    May they continue their rivalry in the years ahead.