Category: Stuff I Like
First Pre-Season Game: Mixed News
The Washington Redskins played their first pre-season game last night in Canton, OH and defeated the Denver Broncos 20-17. The game, which is ultimately inconsequential, did show us a few things about the ‘Skins. First, the offense is still working out a lot of kinks. The run-blocking schemes aren’t being executed confidently and are likely [...]
Hey, Mr. Science Guy!
Since themove, I’ve wanted to expand The Shack and make it more than just my own opinions and insights. The first part of that is the new “Hey, Mr. Science Guy!” column. This will be a regular feature (bi-weekly, most likely) that deals with the science news of the day. Mr. Science Guy is a [...]
Rick James, Dead at 56
The very short story is here. Man, the guy was scummy through and through, but he could make some music.
Just a Blurt
I can not stand Queen’s “We are the Champions”. Did I say “can not stand”? I mean that I hate the song with a hatred that burns so hot that were I living in a cave in southern Pakistan I would immediately come out of hiding, knowing that to do so would mean near-certain death, [...]
Defensive Line Problems? Nah…
The Washington Redskins markedly improved ons of their pre-season trouble areas yesterday by signing two defensive linemen: Phillip Daniels and Cornelius Griffin. Griffin is the plum signing here. Last year he racked up 68 tackes and a sack for the conference rival Giants. He has potential to produce even more sacks and should be a [...]
See Ya, Quincy!
The Cowboys made big news today when the team announced that they have released projected starting QB Quincy Carter. According to reports, Carter failed his second drug test. While that didn’t lead to a league-imposed suspension, Boys Coach Bill Parcells had made it clear that he expected a certain performance and behavior level from his [...]
This is So Funny It Causes Physical Pain
No, I’m serious. Sit down first. Don’t blame me later after you wake up from the concussion you gave yourself when your head bounced off your desk. This is just funny – funnier if you’ve ever for a moment played EverQuest or any other MMORPG. Thanks Ipse Dixit, for the pointer! J00 r007!
Messenger is away!
NASA’s newest planetary probe, Messenger is on its way to Mercury. It’s scheduled to arrive at the innermost planet in January, 2008, via a complicated series of orbits around the Earth and Venus, to gain the necessary speed and to match orbit with Mercury. Mercury poses several questions that have baffled scientists for decades. Among [...]
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