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Check out TheoHacks episode #9 where John and I discuss the always elusive subject of the Da Vinci Code. We figured that there wasn’t enough of a big deal being made about this book and recent film release that we had to uncover this forgotten issue. It feels good to be back in […]

from the New York Times:

Bush said he would remind Western Hemisphere nations such as those that ‘’respect for property rights and human rights is essential,’’ that ‘’meddling in other elections … to achieve a short-term objective is not in the interests of the neighborhood,’’ and that the United States expects other nations to stand against […]

Tonight Holly and I will be going to our first ever “Game 7” of an NBA playoff series. We will be rooting for the hometown Phoenix Suns to pound the L.A. Clippers and their suddenly filled up bandwagon. It’s always great to “Beat L.A.” so hopefully tonight, we will take no prisoners. […]

The band Maritime from Milwaukee have just recently released a great album titled “We, the Vehicles” that I’ve been enjoying a great deal over the past few days. If you are looking for some new music, definitely check it out.

On a side note, Stephen Colbert’s “truthiness” that I hightlighted in a previous post is […]

Holly and I just got back from seeing the Da Vinci Code and I have to say that as a movie, it was very average. I actually found myself drifting off to sleep a few times. I am not sure if it was because the movie was poorly made or if it was […]

This is up there with disastrous photo ops like Dukakis in the tank and Kerry in his hunting gear. Although the above photo is pretty funny, this one is still my favorite.

I got back from Israel just two weeks ago, but I really feel like i've been home only a few days. Today, I am working half a day at work then boarding a plane with Justin for Portland. I'm very excited as I love this city, having spent a week there last summer doing little […]

It’s official… there will be another Game 7 between the Suns and a team from L.A. this year. 

Phoenix beat the Lakers in Game 7 of the first round, and find themselves in a similar situation now against the Clippers.  Game 6 didn’t prove to be anywhere near exciting as Game 5’s double-overtime Suns win, as the Clippers led most of the game and were too strong for the Suns to overcome in the end.

Leandro Barbosa was phenomenal, scoring almost at will, including 2 key 3-pointers late in the game.  Shawn Marion was also spectacular, but it wasn’t enough to get the win.

The Clippers bench played well, and Quinten Ross, who was inserted as a starter was key in their 118-106 victory.

The Suns didn’t look themselves several times during the game… their apparent lack of energy was easily visible - jacking up 3-pointers like crazy, not rebounding, turning the ball over, etc.  Let’s hope they can get that energy back before the next game, which isn’t until Monday in Phoenix.

Other series…
Mavs/Spurs… I wish Dallas would just finish off Duncan and the Spurs so everyone can shut up about how good they are. Granted, the’ve won a few titles, but one was with David Robinson and the others have been against teams not known for playing defense.

Cavs/Pistons… What the hell?  Now I know Lebron James is the next Michael Jordan (there’s no doubt), but taking his team to the Eastern Conference Finals in his first year (playoffs)?? This is crazy… The Pistons have completely fallen apart, no doubt in part because of Rasheed Wallace’s stupid guaranteed win.

Heat/Nets… Heat advance to Eastern Finals w/ strong performances in the series by Wade, O’Neal and Antoine Walker (yes, I just said Antoine Walker…lol).

I suppose anything is possible.

Since the Immigration issue has been sizzling on the front pages for the past few months, it’s led me to some thinking about how I am going to approach the issue. Should I be ok with the “guest worker” program or should I favor the massive deportation of millions of “undocumented workers” or “illegal […]