Modern Family Review: "Yard Sale"

10/10Again a perfect episode from Modern Family. The episoderevolved around the family's yard sale, the main story centeredaround if Alex's boyfriend was gay, he obviously is, but thatdoesn't stop Alex from believing different.The other side stories were, Phil being scared of motorcyclesbut wanting to prove he was a man, Mitch wanting to keepthe jeans and Gloria's puppet.I...

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Op-Ed in the WSJ

I have an op-ed in tomorrow's WSJ, just put online.  Here is an excerpt:[W]ith respect to disasters we really do make our own luck. The relatively low number of casualties caused by Sandy is a testament to the success story that is the U.S. National Weather Service and parallel efforts of those who emphasize preparedness and emergency response in the public and private...

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How Much Sea Level Rise Would be Avoided by Aggressive CO2 Reductions?

UPDATE 11/25: Here is another recent paper, by Schaeffer et al. in Nature Climate Change (PDF), with conclusions along the lines of the others summarized here: "mitigation measures, even an abrupt switch to zero emissions, have practically no effect on sea level over the coming 50 years and only a moderate effect on sea level by 2100." UPDATE 11/2: At the Washington Post @bradplumer...

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TRICK OR TREAT!

HALLOWEEN CANDY? NO... RUNNING CANDY!It used to be "GU", a small packet of icing like sugar, was the only choice for a glucose energy boost during long training runs, rides and races. But as more recreational and professional athletes now participate in triathlons, half and full marathons, the industry and brands have evolved. There are now so many different options, all resembling...

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It's Official: McCann is a "Top NBA Mind"

Finally, sports lawyers are getting their due. A few months ago I declared 2012 the "Summer of Sports Law."  With no end to the NHL lockout in sight, the O'Bannon v NCAA case growing steam and national attention, and the power of Roger Goodell being litigated on a daily basis, the demand for insight from sports lawyers is growing—although for some reason our pay...

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Random Card Of The Day: Marco Scutaro 2002 Upper Deck SP Authentic Prospect Signatures

 I forgot to say congrats to the San Fran Giants on a great season run and a World Series Championship. I finally had to dig for this card. Can't believe it went from $5 to over $50 in one NLCS series. This is exactly why I don't ever sell or trade cards...little gems like th...

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Two Updates on the Sports Gambling Front

The past several weeks have saw a number of developments on the sports gambling front.  First, the federal lawsuit filed by the NCAA and the four major North American team sports leagues (NBA, NFL, MLB, and NHL) challenging New Jersey's move towards regulated sports betting continues to move forward.  The most recent news involves depositions being scheduled for...

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Win Trent Richardson and Michael Floyd Player Of The Day Cards!

 Yes..this is an NFL contest..but we wanted to do it with a twist. With the NBA season opening last night and the fact we wanted to celebrate Panini's exclusive deal with the NBA to make basketball cards we wanted you to pick the winners of this NBA game:Denver @ PhiladelphiaEveryone who picks the game right will be entered in a random draw.Feel free to share this contest...

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They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To: a 1946 Griffon & Howle Rando-Broom

Well, dear readers, it's that time of the year again: the Somerville-Salem 30K. Every Halloween, 13 metaphysically gifted women (we do not use the "w" word anymore) from the Greater Boston area are invited to participate in this historic paceline-style flight from Prospect Hill Tower in Somerville, MA to the Olde Burying Point Cemetery in Salem to conduct the annual New England...

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Heat win over Celtics opener, 120-107

Wade scored 29 points, James with 26 points and 10 rebounds he missed much of the second half because of cramps in both legs. The reigning NBA champion Heat beat the Boston Celtics 120-107 on Tuesday night in the season opener for both teams.For Boston Paul Pierce scored 23 points, Rondo finished with 20 points and 13 assists, and Leandro Barbosa scored 16.Finally Rondo got...

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Dallas beat loaded Lakers in opener, 99-91

Dwight Howard and Steve Nash first regular-season game in Lakers jersey ended in a loss to Dallas Mavericks even without Dirk Nowitzki. Howard had 19 points and 10 rebounds he missed 11 of his 14 free throws and fouled out with 2:02 to play.TOP PERFORMERS:DallasDarren Collison 8-12, 17 Pts2 Rebs, 4 AssistsLA LakersPau Gasol 8-19, 23 Pts13 Rebs, 6 Assists...

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The Truth Will Set Cameron Slater Free

Cameron Slater has become the new editorat the newspaper, "The Truth"Cameron Slater is the owner of the rightwing blog, "Whale Oil" which is New Zealand'sbiggest blog.He is famous here in New Zealand for namingfamous people who get charged convictedof various crimes, despite the courts granting namesuppression.The truth newspaper was most famous in the80's for being  a...

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Does Federal R&D Drive Economic Growth?

Writing in the NYT earlier this week, Neal Lane, former science advisor to President Bill Clinton had this to say:If our country is to remain strong and prosperous and a land of rewarding jobs, we need to understand this basic investment principle in America’s future: no science, no growth. Even discounting for hyperbole, does the formula "no science, no growth" make...

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Handlebell fitness activities journal

Monday Running: 2,5kmsTuesdayLC 2x20kg: 2x 5repsLC 2x28kg: 3, 20 (4rpm), 4x 5 reps (5rpm/1min rests) Drop-/super sets LC 2x28kg: 3 ->LC 2x20kg: 10 = tired Bench press 80kg: 4x 3reps Bar hang: 1 min Running yesterday was nice, it was dark and rainy, but with a lot of clothes it was cozy. It is a lot cooler at the gym now so grip is less of an issue when training there. I still feel like going to some lc competition soon aga...

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Sandy and the Top 20 Normalized US Hurricane Losses

UPDATE #4 13 Feb 2013: Yesterday the NHC issued its final report on Hurricane Sandy, and includes $50 billion as the total US damages from Sandy, which would place it 7th in the table below.UPDATE #3 11/24: There is still a lot of uncertainty in Sandy damage estimates. PCS, which tabulates actual insured losses, has released a first estimate of $11 billion in insured losses....

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6 PERFECT PEACOATS

I am a big fan of the Peacoat. They're a classic...  always sporty and always chic. Paired with a sweater, scarf or vest for extra warmth, you can't beat these six little jackets to keep you toasty with style. Click to shop:PROENZA SCHOULER PEACOAT $1495; J.CREW COLLECTION LEATHER TRIM PEACOAT $425; BELSTAFF DALLINGTON WOOL CASHMERE JACKET $1295; BURBERRY...

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[SOC] Superstorm Sandy, Ev Bogue, Married Life, Atheist Flak, the Mission, Schemers for the Grace of God

I am watching the coverage of the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. It doesn't look good. As someone who went through Hurricane Hugo, I know the misery these people are facing. Storms suck.The most popular thing on the C-blog right now is this post concerning Everett Bogue. I haven't kept up with Ev for the last year or so since I wrote that post, but he seems to have taken some people for a ride and is semi-homeless with his girlfriend Gwen Bell. I don't know all the details. Then, his mom posts on the blog. Ev seems to be having some kind...

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Win this Justin Blackmon and Ryan Tannehill

 To win this, just comment below with what your FAVORITE PANINI card and/or product is. We will random everyone! Don't forget some of you have extra entries!Entries due in by midnight and winner will be announced on Monday...

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Thoughts with New York

An eerie eerie New York, here's hoping the daydawns a lot brighter, thoughts with all those on theeast coast of the U...

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Can Stop, Will Stop: Paul Racer Brakes

When I received a Rawland Nordavinden demo bike for review some time ago, it was fitted with Silver Bigmouth sidepull brakes. The Nordavinden model is made without cantilever bosses, intended to be used with either sidepulls or centerpulls. With 650Bx42mm tires that leaves few options for brakes with sufficiently long reach. I have tried the bigmouth sidepulls before on a...

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Video of Yale Law School Hot Topics in Sports Law Panel

I moderated the Yale Law School panel last week on hot topics in sports law - a video of the panel is available online. Jimmy Golen was one of the distinguished panelists, as were Craig Masback (Nike), Charles Mechem (LPGA), and Nell DeVane (ESPN). We covered a wide-range of topics, including the legality of age limits in sports, viewing college sports as minor leagues, Ed O'Bannon v. NCAA (and the paying of college athletes), whether the NCAA should have punished Penn State, Title IX, morals clauses (including with Lance Armstrong) etc. ...

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Coming up on tonight's Monday Night Sports Show - 29th October 2012

We’re here on 98.7FM in Cardiff with award-winning sports chat and debate.- And coming up on the show we review the weekend’s football including Cardiff’s superb 4-0 demolition of Burnley on Saturday which sees them return to the top of the championship.- The Premier League rarely fails to disappoint and this weekend’s action saw two sendings off for Chelsea in their 3-2 defeat...

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SPORT CARD COLLECTORS PLAYER OF THE DAY CONTEST #7

Pick The Winners Of These Games:Denver @ CincyChicago @ TennMiami @ IndyCarolina @ WashTampa Bay @ OaklandPitt @ NYGDallas @ ATLPhilly @ New Orleans AS A TIE BREAKER..TAKE ONE PLAYER OFF FROM THE BOX AND TELL US HOW MANY TOUCHDOWNS THEY WILL HAVE WITHOUT GOING OVERTO BE EXCUSED OF ONE WRONG, POST A LINK OF THIS CONTEST ON FACEBOOK OR TWITTER. ONE LINK PER PERSON!!!! FOR EXAMPLE...

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Top 10 Damaging Hurricanes Within 50 Miles of Sandy's Landfall

From the ICAT Damage Estimator, here is a table showing the damage from the top 10 historical storms which had a track that passed within the NHC forecast "cone" of Hurricane Sandy's current projected track. STORM NAME LANDFALL DATE DAMAGE RANK CURRENT DAMAGE ($ 2012) New England Sep 21,1938 8  $  46,840,000,000 Diane Aug 19,1955...

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Symposium: The Impact of Concussion Lawsuits on the Future of Football

The Mississippi Sports Law Review at the University of Mississippi School of Law is hosting an incredibly timely symposium entitled "The Impact of Concussion Lawsuits on the Future of Football."  I am honored to be participating in this symposium which will be held Friday, November 9, 2012, at the Robert C. Khayat Law Center at 1:30 p.m., room 1078 (free and open...

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Win Ryan Tannehill and Michael Floyd Player Of The Day Cards!

 Guess the winner of tonights Monday Night Football game between the 49ers and the Cardinals. All of you who pick it right answer will be thrown into the randomizer. Don't forget those of you who earned double entries! And we must also mention all winners for this weeks weekly contests will be announced on Monday. This is a Player or Players Of The Day contests so all...

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