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Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

POKEY POKEY POKEY

It’s probably been at least a 67 years since I last posted a link fest, so here you go, Tuesday. Here’s a link feast…

  • First off, I want to take another quick opportunity to thank everyone who has been supporting the Paws For A Cause campaign. So far Matt and I have raised a staggering $4,709.50, as well as a ton of encouraging support that’s just as rich. There’s just over a month to go, so if you’d like to help out BC’s animals, click over to our donation page.

    The Goof Troop

  • Last night I had what I would call the absolute privilege of completing HBO’s “Band of Brothers” on DVD. Witnessing a glimpse of the struggle, horror and, at the same time, unbreakable bond has given me a vast and renewed appreciation for veterans who fought not for victory, but for freedom. To find out more about this fantastic 10-part mini series, click over to HBO’s official site.

  • Holy crap I’ve been watching a lot of rad-alicious movies lately, and not just “Band of Brothers” or “Pineapple Express.” This weekend, my eyes also caught sight of “Apocalyse Now: Redux” (the 2001 director’s cut, which clocks in at 202 minutes - yikes), “Blade Runner” and “In the Name of the Father.” All of these have been spectacular viewing, but I particularly recommend the latter starring Daniel Day-Lewis. When only one injustice is so grand, it truly makes you ponder how many countless prejudices occur around the world on a daily basis. And further, it causes one to question the so-called “War on Terror” as a whole. The trailer is here.

  • Did you miss the wine festival at Mt. Washington? Never fear, for September 5-7 are the dates to save for their Alpine Food Festival, sponsored by Beyond the Kitchen Door.

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    Photo: John Bollwitt on Flickr
  • There’s still time to catch a Vancouver Canadians baseball game at the legendary Nat Bailey Stadium. The summer season ends on August 31, 2008, so here’s hoping my favourite girl will join me for hot dogs and some “hey batta batta swing!” before the season is done.

  • You know how your mother always told you not to poke your nose where it doesn’t belong? It seems as though the same can be said in other regards as well. Click here to find out why.

    • P.S. I love my MacBook Pro

    Posted in AppleLove, Comox Valley, Mt. Washington, SPCA, animals, baseball, community event, dogs, food for thought, friends, fun, fundraising, humour, movie review | 7 Comments »

    Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

    Game On

    I know nothing about baseball or American tradition or player stats. In fact, I won’t lie – I don’t know a lot about sports in general and don’t have much to say unless we’re talking Canucks. That doesn’t mean, however, that I don’t like sports (because I do!) or that I don’t have any thoughts on the business of athletics (because I do!)

    Photo courtesy of trib on Flickr

    A friend of mine is a huge baseball fan, loyal to the American team that represents his hometown. Last night we were discussing baseball and he shared with me some interesting facts about the history of the sport. The conversation evolved from the history of baseball to the business of baseball. I’ve long held a bone of contention when it comes to the salaries of professional athletes for a simple reason. These major league men, be it hockey, baseball, football or basketball, have been swinging bats since they were young tykes, and now get to play their favourite sport as a career. And did I mention that they make millions upon millions doing so? When at the same time, you have men and women who work thankless hours as police officers, social services workers, physicians for low-income families and they’re making peanuts. Something is very wrong with this picture.

    I know, I know – it’s the nature of the business and I won’t argue with that. Team owners are out to make big bucks and it’s grown into such a state of things where ridiculously talented players can ask for outrageous earnings because Mr. Big is going to pay if it brings more money in. USA Today created a chart outlining the salary budgets for each Major League Baseball(MLB) team in the U.S. - chew on that for a bit.

    Before I leave the topic of baseball, want to hear the fun fact I learned last night? I know you do…


    Before the 1958 season, the Brooklyn Dodgers were sent to Los Angeles and opened up shop at Dodger Stadium.


    That same year, the New York Giants announced they’d be grabbing their bats and balls and head for San Francisco, leaving New York City with only the Yankees to represent.

    In 1961, the League gave their seal of approval to New York City for a new MLB team. And so, the New York Mets were born, taking a little piece of each now historical team, creating a logo of blue and orange.


    So pretty.

    All team logos © MLB

    Posted in baseball, food for thought, money | 3 Comments »

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