April 2010
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Hockey players are different →
After losing losing Game 7 last night in what is being called the worst series loss in franchise history, Washington Capitals’ forward Brooks Laich spots a stranded mother and daughter on the Roosevelt Bridge in Washington, D.C., and pulls over, apologizes for losing, drops to the ground in a suit and changes their tire.
Apr 30th
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Pay it forward
rhodeskc: Last night, I was approached by one of the underprivileged outside the fish and chip shop. This in itself is not uncommon; there’s lots of homeless people in Seattle, and there’s never enough beds or food to go around.  This man didn’t ask me for money though; instead, he asked me simply if I could spare a piece of fish for him. “I’ll see what I can do” was my response. To blatantly...
Apr 30th
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Apr 29th
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Dog returns to Ike for second morning →
So that dog was back out on the Eisenhower Expressway again today. I saw live coverage of the NBC5 helicopter following it, it seems the WGN helicopter was also on the case, and a Trib photographer just happened to be on the scene to catch a snap of this pooch. I’m happy and all that this dog is safe and sound, but these news outlets are delusional if they think the amount of manpower and...
Apr 29th
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“It has been brutally humbling. I thought because I knew how to ice skate and...”
– Mike Ceraulo, a newly minted hockey player, in today’s Red Eye story about instructional leagues popping up around Chicago with the popularity of the Blackhawks. I think it will be followed up in the future with something like this from CBC News. “Get in shape to play hockey,...
Apr 28th
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Dog an extra early morning commuter on Eisenhower →
A stray dog provided some morning rush hour drama on the Eisenhower Expressway, captivating drivers and television viewers. The dog began his journey about 6:15 a.m. on the inbound construction lanes of the expressway, occasionally darting into traffic but avoiding injury. By about 6:40 a.m., the dog had exited the Eisenhower at the 1st Avenue exit and had made its way to Roosevelt Road,...
Apr 28th
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Apr 27th
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ListenBring on the Swedes. Can’t wait to see Buff...
Apr 27th
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Apr 26th
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“I knew I was in trouble, but what are you going to do? It’s the playoffs.”
– Eric Belanger of the Washington Capitals on feeling a half-dozen teeth shatter after taking a stick to the face and staying out there for the rest of the game
Apr 26th
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On feeding your addiction
This morning I woke up and wanted to ride. It had been a couple of days. It seem like things were working against me, though. The Weather Channel was calling for rain all day and I was feeling kind of lazy. I procrastinated the morning away watching cycling videos on YouTube and Vimeo, waiting to see if this so-called rain would come or if the clouds would break. Around one, I said screw it. I put...
Apr 26th
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Give Me the NHL Playoffs Over the NBA Playoffs... →
Did you hear? Kevin Garnett was suspended from Game Two of the Boston Celtics-Miami Heat series for throwing an elbow! GASP! I heard about it too, and then I thought to myself, man does the NBA suck or what? There is so much truth in this column.
Apr 25th
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Apr 24th
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ListenOh. My. God. Kane ties it up on a PK with 13...
Apr 24th
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Anonymous asked: You seem like you know a lot about bikes, I've been looking into getting one lately and I was wondering what your opinion is on fixies??
Apr 24th
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ListenThis completely slipped my mind last night. I...
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Ex-military leaders: Young adults 'too fat to... →
More than a quarter of young adults are unable to meet physical requirements to join the military, creating a potential threat to national security, a group of retired armed forces leaders said Tuesday. “It’s not drug abuse, it’s not asthma, it’s not flat feet — by far the leading medical reason is being overweight or obese,” said retired U.S. Air Force Lt....
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“If you go with the flow in America today, you will end up overweight or obese.”
– Thomas Frieden, head of CDC in The Atlantic :: Beating Obesity This is a great article with many gems: “The obese are more likely to be depressed, to miss school or work, to feel suicidal, to earn less, and to find it difficult to marry. And their health care costs a lot. Obese Americans spend...
Apr 19th
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ListenThe Fratellis - Chelsea Dagger I am bringing this...
Apr 19th
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Isn't this insanely realistic?
fuckyeahhockey: EA’s 2010 Stanley Cup Playoff Results Conference Quarterfinals Capitals def. Canadiens, 4-0 Penguins def. Senators, 4-0 Sabres def. Bruins, 4-2 Flyers def. Devils, 4-3 Avalanche def. Sharks, 4-2 Red Wings def. Coyotes, 4-2 Canucks def. Kings, 4-1 Blackhawks def. Predators, 4-2 Conference Semifinals Capitals def. Flyers, 4-2 Penguins def. Sabres, 4-2 Canucks def. Red Wings, 4-2...
Apr 14th
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Apr 12th
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“Let the real skills competition begin.”
– excitablehonky, on Puck Daddy’s post about the audacity of a shootout determining which team between New York and Philly made the playoffs.
Apr 12th
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Can't wait for playoff hockey
tsexrex: kickstand: My favorite time of the year mine too. Me three!
Apr 12th
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