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The assorted ramblings of Jimmy Espy and a lot of links to things he's interested in.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
No Fly Zone means war
Is the U.S. readying to join fight in Syria?
Obama has wisely steered clear of this mess. Let's hope he continues to do so. From The Atlantic.
Monday, May 27, 2013
Drinks
Beer sales continue
to decline.
Saturday, May 25, 2013
America's Top Beaches
St. George Island and Bonita Beach
both make the list.
Books: Paul Theroux
Paul Theroux talks about the
'Last Train to Zona Verde.' His recent NPR interview was fascinating.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Lansdale at the movies
Cold in July to be filmed.
Jim Mickle will direct.
TV: The Office
A look at the final episode
by Kevin Fallon of The Atlantic.
Movies
Cohen Brothers new film
a hit at Cannes. But as "good as Fargo?"
Books: McMurtry
McMurtry's cameo on 'Mad Men.'
From the Houston Chronicle.
Friday, May 17, 2013
NBA stuff
Jason Whitlock sounds off
on NBA skullduggery.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
WW II: The Battle of Chicago
Chicago gun laws stop museums
from displaying historic firearms. The Law of Unintended and Incredibly Stupid Consequences.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Birds: Protecting Ospreys
Brits to use satellite technology to track rare ospreys.
WW II: Osaka Mayor Defends War Crime
Forced prostitution was necessary
to help the troops rest.
Braves: Prado Off to Slow Start
Former Brave still a hit with Atlanta fans.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Tunes:Keith Whitley
I'm No Stranger to the Rain.
On the anniversary of his death.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Fun stuff
When will Mars attack again?
Topps talks new cards.
Monday, May 6, 2013
Tee Vee: LA Confidential
Is Ellroy's classic heading
to the TV screen? Hey, if they can make Hannibal Lecter TV-worthy???
WW II: The Dambusters
Check out this animated feature from Aviation History.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Eats and drinks
Will Russians drink
themselves into irrelevancy?
Alcohol contributes to decline in lifespans, reproduction. From the Wall Street Journal.
Warren's World
Buffett backers ponder the future.
History: Fort found in NE Georgia
Carr's Fort found in Wilkes County.
Saturday, May 4, 2013
NFL: UFAs
Georgia's Geathers could help Chargers.
Don Banks of SI.com lists his favorite street free agents after the draft.
Tee Vee: Olyphant feels Justified
Here's an excellent interview from The Guardian
about the best show on television.
Movies: Stephen King book optioned
Filmmaker antes up
for new crime novel "Joyland." Book due out on Hard Case Crime label.
Tee Vee: The Office goodbye
Creed Bratton
talks mung beans. From Rolling Stone.
NFL Draft: Rams
Jim Thomas talks about the picks
with St. Louis fans. From the Post-Dispatch.
Dalton's Boggs sent down
Cards bring up rookie while Mitchell Boggs goes back to work at Louisville.
The former DHS standout struggle badly in closer role after a terrific year as a setup man.
NFL: Packers realign
Reinforce left side of line
but will the right hold up? Trio will compete for right tackle job.
Books
Harper Lee sues over copyright.
Friday, May 3, 2013
Cool army men stuff
Check out this modern 'art.'
Thanks Mark Hannah.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Newspaperin'
Pay wals boost circulation at some papers.
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No Fly Zone means war
Drinks
America's Top Beaches
Books: Paul Theroux
Lansdale at the movies
TV: The Office
Movies
Books: McMurtry
NBA stuff
WW II: The Battle of Chicago
Birds: Protecting Ospreys
WW II: Osaka Mayor Defends War Crime
Braves: Prado Off to Slow Start
Tunes:Keith Whitley
Fun stuff
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WW II: The Dambusters
Eats and drinks
Warren's World
History: Fort found in NE Georgia
NFL: UFAs
Tee Vee: Olyphant feels Justified
Movies: Stephen King book optioned
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