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March 15...Also known as the Ides of March: The term ides was used for the 15th day of the months of March, May, July, and October, and the 13th day of the other eight months. In Roman times, the Ides of March was a festive day dedicated to the god Mars and a military parade was usually held. In modern times, the term Ides of March is best known as the date that Julius Caesar was assassinated, in 44 BC, the story of which was famously dramatized in William Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar.
Observances: The internet group Anonymous used the phrase "beware the Ides of March" when referring to its then-upcoming March 15th, 2008 mass protest against the Church of Scientology. Also the Ides of March are celebrated every year by the Rome Hash House Harriers with a toga run in the streets of Rome, in the same place where Julius Caesar was killed.
Events: 1776 - South Carolina becomes the first American colony to declare its independence from Great Britain and set up its own government. 1820 - Maine becomes the 23rd U.S. state. 1877 – The first Test cricket match begins between England and Australia. 1985 - The first Internet domain name is registered (symbolics.com). 1989 - The United States Department of Veterans Affairs is established.
Births: 1933 - Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Supreme Court Justice, 1935 - Judd Hirsch, American actor, Jimmy Swaggart, American televangelist, 1941 - Mike Love, American musician (The Beach Boys), 1944 - Sly Stone, American musician, 1959 - Fabio Lanzoni, Italian model, 1972 - Mark Hoppus, American musician (+44 and blink-182), Me, Mike Tomlin, American football coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers, 1975 - Eva Longoria, American actress, 1979 - Kevin Youkilis, American baseball player for the Boston Red Sox. 1985 - Kellan Lutz, Actor (Twilight series)
14 March 2010
10 March 2010
When you want to go home again, sign a one day deal.
Before we begin:
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SPELLING ERRORS IN THIS POST AH INTENTIONAL.
I am a baseball fan. Not just any baseball fan -
A Boston Red Sox Fan. Yep, a proud Cahd carrying membah of the Red Sox Nation. From birth to the day I die.
When your parents are born and raised in Maine (Portland, my second home I call it) I think it's an unwritten law that you're a Sox fan. Stick with 'em through thick and thin. Through the sucks time and the happy times - none more happy as when they won the World Series in 2004 and again in 2007, you're there, cheering them on.
Like any baseball fan, I cry when some of the key players are let go or leave of their own accord - Damon, but we won't talk about him (traitor).
I cried when Boggs left. I cried when Clemons left and now look what's happened to him.
But nothing shocked me more as to when Nomar Garciaparra left the Sox and went to the Cubs in 2004 in a trade. At the time, Nomar was my favorite Red Sox player. I think it was because of his at bat rituals - the glove adjustments and the bat tap on the shoe. I loved it although my dad found it somewhat annoying and just wanted him to hit the ball.
Bostonians treat the Sox players like members of their family, and the generosity is reciprocated by the players, who express sadness when they're leaving their "home" to move to another.
But here's the thing:
Once a Red Sox, ALWAYS a Red Sox. During the 2004 season, Nomar was with the Sox for all of 4 months prior to being traded to the Cubs, but to the Red Sox, it didn't matter if he wasn't there to win the World Series. He helped get them there. Nomar's contribution - however small - got them to the playoffs and to the world series. For that small contribution, Nomar got a championship ring.
Today, Nomar Garciparra signed a one day deal with the Boston Red Sox so that he could retire as a Red Sox - As it should be.
Always a Boston Red Sox.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SPELLING ERRORS IN THIS POST AH INTENTIONAL.
I am a baseball fan. Not just any baseball fan -
A Boston Red Sox Fan. Yep, a proud Cahd carrying membah of the Red Sox Nation. From birth to the day I die.
When your parents are born and raised in Maine (Portland, my second home I call it) I think it's an unwritten law that you're a Sox fan. Stick with 'em through thick and thin. Through the sucks time and the happy times - none more happy as when they won the World Series in 2004 and again in 2007, you're there, cheering them on.
Like any baseball fan, I cry when some of the key players are let go or leave of their own accord - Damon, but we won't talk about him (traitor).
I cried when Boggs left. I cried when Clemons left and now look what's happened to him.
But nothing shocked me more as to when Nomar Garciaparra left the Sox and went to the Cubs in 2004 in a trade. At the time, Nomar was my favorite Red Sox player. I think it was because of his at bat rituals - the glove adjustments and the bat tap on the shoe. I loved it although my dad found it somewhat annoying and just wanted him to hit the ball.
Bostonians treat the Sox players like members of their family, and the generosity is reciprocated by the players, who express sadness when they're leaving their "home" to move to another.
But here's the thing:
Once a Red Sox, ALWAYS a Red Sox. During the 2004 season, Nomar was with the Sox for all of 4 months prior to being traded to the Cubs, but to the Red Sox, it didn't matter if he wasn't there to win the World Series. He helped get them there. Nomar's contribution - however small - got them to the playoffs and to the world series. For that small contribution, Nomar got a championship ring.
Today, Nomar Garciparra signed a one day deal with the Boston Red Sox so that he could retire as a Red Sox - As it should be.
Always a Boston Red Sox.
07 March 2010
OSCAR PICKS!
Yeah I know late in coming - Damn! They're On!
So Quickly, here are my picks. I only do the big ones so here they are: We'll compare later.
Best Actor - Who should - Jeff Bridges - Who will - Jeff Bridges
Best Actress - Who should - Gabourey Sidibe - Who will - Toss up between Sandra Bullock & Meryl Streep
Best Supporting Actor - Who should - Christoph Waltz - Who will - Christoph Waltz
Best Supporting Actress - Who should - Mo'Nique - Who will - Mo'Nique
Best Director - Who should - Kathryn Bigelow OR Quentin Tarantino - Who will - James Cameron
Best Picture - Who should - The Hurt Locker - Who will - Avatar
So Quickly, here are my picks. I only do the big ones so here they are: We'll compare later.
Best Actor - Who should - Jeff Bridges - Who will - Jeff Bridges
Best Actress - Who should - Gabourey Sidibe - Who will - Toss up between Sandra Bullock & Meryl Streep
Best Supporting Actor - Who should - Christoph Waltz - Who will - Christoph Waltz
Best Supporting Actress - Who should - Mo'Nique - Who will - Mo'Nique
Best Director - Who should - Kathryn Bigelow OR Quentin Tarantino - Who will - James Cameron
Best Picture - Who should - The Hurt Locker - Who will - Avatar
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