Gray3′s Thirdsphere
sports
2010 Olympics
The 2010 Olympics are upon us and being this Friday, February 12, with ski jumping qualifications and the opening ceremony. I think maybe the only sport I’m uninterested in is curling. Hopefully broadcasts will be a little more balanced in their coverage in some sports, but that’s difficult given the limited airtime. Websites of interest:Vancouver … Continue reading
Short commentary takes
OK, been a while since my last post so I’m catching up on some events and things I wanted to say. Congrats to the Washington Huskies for winning the WCWS Softball championship. Go PAC-10! Obama’s latest foreign tour. I don’t care so long as he doesn’t keep weakening US positions by apologizing and kowtowing to … Continue reading
Rocket Racing League
Rocket Racing League takes off with new engine, DKNY | News – Cutting Edge – CNET News and Rocket racer remade – Cosmic Log – msnbc.com I’m happy to see that it appears the Rocket Racing League may be on it’s way to being back on track. It’s kind of strange to see a luxury … Continue reading
Minor Olympic Brouhaha
Controversy Brews Over Lip-Synching – AOL Sports It’s rather disappointing to see some crazy notion of “perfect” being applied to these two little girls. While it is laudable to try to put your best in such events as the Olympics such activities are a disservice to China’s reputation and credibility as many will point to … Continue reading
News round up
Note: Potential spoilers at bottom of page on Olympic results for West Coast and Hawaiian viewers. Invisibility cloak one step closer, scientists say | U.S. | Reuters Very interesting stuff, in my opinion. But then I’ve been reading about proposed technology like this for about a decade. NASA abandons plan to fly new spaceships by … Continue reading
Olympics
I thought the opening ceremony was pretty well done. Perhaps a little slow in some areas, but over all a nicely done mix highlighting elements of Chinese culture and accomplishments. my favorite parts were the drums and the actual lighting of the torch. I think I overdosed on watching the televised events. Heh. Comments: Men’s … Continue reading
Beijing Olympics Start
Don’t worry. No spoilers from me. My policy for the Games is to make no mention of results until after they’ve aired in here in the States. Haven’t seen the opening ceremony yet, obviously, but reports I’ve read seem to be mixed. Some loved it, some hated it. Not sure why. Guess I’ll see why … Continue reading
Masks Unmasked
Cyclists Apologize for Wearing Masks – AOL Sports I personally don’t see why the cyclists felt the need to apologize if they were only concerned for their health as they claim. China freely admits the air quality in Beijing is poor at the best of times so what’s with the over the top political correctness? … Continue reading
News commentary…
IOC admits Internet censorship deal with China | ReutersAnd the IOC wonders why people continue to criticize their activities with regards to how they run the Olympics, especially these Olympics and their double standards between nations on Olympic related issues. Nano-foods: The next consumer scare? | U.S. | Reuters While I am not overly concerned … Continue reading
KNXV-TV Always off
Hey KNXV-TV ABC 15 in Phoenix… You motto claims you’re “always on”. Yeah right. ABC15′s standard-definition and high-definition broadcast signals will be temporarily off the air on Sunday 6/29/08 from 10am to around 4pm for required transmitter maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. ABC15′s broadcast signal is still available on Cox Cable, … Continue reading
GovTrack
- Bill Action: Scheduled for Debate: H.R. 5651: Food and Drug Administration Reform Act of 2012
- Bill Action: Scheduled for Debate: H.R. 5857: Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.
- Bill Action: Scheduled for Debate: H.R. 5856: Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.
- Bill Action: Introduced: H.Con.Res. 126: Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued honoring Bil Keane.
- Bill Action: Signed by President: H.R. 4967: Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of 2012
