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Filament Friday 12/13/2013

It’s Friday the 13th for the second time this year (next year we get only one – June 13th), but that’s OK, because I ain’t superstitious. I ain’t wore no bag over my head. Billy goat? Bah, humbug. I step … Continue reading

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Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them (Cubs edition)

Other than being one of my favorite Al Franken books, the phrase I used for the title of this post exemplifies how I feel about much of the Chicago Cubs’ media coverage. Today’s example is Gordon Wittenmeyer of the Chicago … Continue reading

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Filament Friday 12/06/2013

Last night I, and the world, learned of the passing of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. Growing up I remember him as an almost mythical figure – and, in many ways, I suppose he was. We knew his name and we knew … Continue reading

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Filament Friday 11/29/2013

As we recover from our Thanksgiving Day engorgement, I would like to say that I am thankful to live in such an amazing time. So much air and pixels are devoted to the bad in the world, but the fact … Continue reading

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Filament Friday 11/22/2013

What a crazy week, dominated by the Drew Brees – Ahmad Brooks controversy, one that I contend was largely manufactured by a certain worldwide leader. As we sit here, nearly a week later, the narrative has gotten to the point … Continue reading

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Filament Friday 11/15/2013

I’m adding dates to the titles of the Filament Fridays, as that is apparently all I can contribute to my own site anymore. Links!

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Filament Friday 11/08/2013

I would like to take a second for the Washington, DC NFL franchise fanbase. How are you doing today, are you ok? I hope you’re not drinking too much. I know things have been rough and you think everything is … Continue reading

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Filament Friday 11/01/2013

I’ve been informed that the US men’s soccer team should be included in the filaments and I agree. They fit the (non-existent) definition of Even Losers Can Win. On to the links!

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Filament Friday 10/25/2013

Sorry for the lack of fiber in your past two three Friday’s, what with gubernment shutdowns and sister-in-law’s weddings and whatnot I’ve been a little tied up. With filaments!

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Filament Friday 09/27/2013

Semantic satiation, TomTatos and more fun stuff in the filaments today, including non-sports related stuff. And some sports related stuff. Just lots of stuff, in no particular order.

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