7/30/2010

Phillies get Roy Oswalt and GM Ruben Amaro Jr. saves his job.

President Obama on The View.....a political rooster in a liberal henhouse.

Is there a rocker that has aged as well as Tom Petty?

Louisville Coach Rick Pitino had sex on a table in a restaurant? Interesting choice of desserts.

Adios.....

7/29/10

If you want to experience a different version of the Jersey Shore go up 195E to the GS Parkway North and check out A Pier Village in Long Branch, NJ. A stunning complex of restaurants and shops adjacent to a beautiful beach. Really nice.

And....no sign of Snooki. Although Seaside Heights is not too far away.

Is it me or is EVERY highway under construction this summer?

Ever try chinese cabbage or Bok Choy? Saute it with a little olive oil and garlic and then add a little sesame oil at the end. Incredible!

Played a great golf course yesterday in Wilkes Barre, Pa named Huntsville Country Club...rated # 5 in the state. A combination of links and trees make this a truly unique layout. Thanks to my hosts Bruce Dove and Bruce Dove Jr. for a totally enjoyable day.

Donovan McNabb actually compared himself to John Elway in his opening press conference at Redskins training camp this season. One difference #5, Elway actually won the Super Bowl. Let others talk about you....just play.

7/27/2010

Recreation of Eagle Coach Andy Reid's first training camp press conference: "Times yours....ahem......I've got to put Michael Vick in a better position....ahem...next question". And the Philly media lets him get away with this?

BP has named Robert Dudley as their new CEO...I hope his background is in public relations.

The Cincinnati Bengals have an interest in Terrell Owens. It's amazing that teams continue to be blinded by his diminishing talent and are willing to put up with his traveling road show.

New home sales up 23%? That's great news...but what banks are loaning the $?

Have a great day.....

7/26/2010

A shameless self-promotion last night by ESPN baseball analyst Bobby Valentine as he repeatedly informed the viewers of his game strategy during last night's Cubs/Cardinals game. Forget it Bobby...the job will go to either Joe Girardi or Ryne Sandberg.

Cowboy rookie Dez Bryant refused the ritualistic hazing and declined to carry Roy Williams pads after practice in training camp. Careful Dez.....the vets can make your life very difficult in that first year, and you might find yourself taped to the goalposts getting a Gatorade shower soon.

Condolences to ex-Steeler Coach Bill Cowher on the passing of his wife Kaye from melanoma. She was 54.

Movie Buzz

http://www.philly.com/philly/business/Philadelphias_football_Stars_in_movie_project.html

7/22/10

Regardless of your political affiliation, you've got to admire NJ Governor Chris Christie's sweeping reform of the glittering ghetto they call Atlantic City, NJ.

Since the casino industry emerged there in 1979, the casinos and boardwalk have been flanked by crime and desperation. Don't believe me? Walk two blocks off the beaten path of the casinos on the north end of town and tell me what you see.

Under this plan the state will take over the casino district there and become its own "mini-government", while taking the tax proceeds and making sure the city takes care of itself first, instead of losing the money in a bureaucratic windstorm like it has the past thirty years.

Atlantic City is broken and needs to be fixed. The advent of table games soon to be littering the Philadelphia landscape no doubt increased the urgency here. But at least Christie has the gumption to roll up his sleeves and address it.

Courage and innovation in state politics....what a refreshing change.

7/20/10

The Philadelphia Passion of the Lingerie Football League began training camp yesterday. If anyone reading this has experience in treating carpet burns in strategic areas....please report to camp immediately. I wonder how they will do against the Dallas Desire this season?

OJ Simpson legal counsel Robert Shapiro quit after less than two weeks on the job as Lindsay Lohan's attorney. Can you say "HIGH MAINTENANCE"?

NJ Devils Ilya Kovalchuk gets a 17 year contract for $102 million dollars. Think its too late to learn how to skate?

94 and humid today....what a surprise. Peace out.