For the unitiated, there are 15 players in rugby, eight forwards and seven backs. The forwards are typically large, hairy-assed men who would have cumulative scores on their SAT's of about 420 (under the old system; 622 under the new, three part SAT). They are the guys who are in the rugby-iconic scrum. My friend … Read more
Ahhh, a great read – both volume 1 and volume 2. Yes, today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. And many people do try and do some serious spiritual reading during the 40 day period. Here was my review of the first Volume Latest Read: Jesus of Nazareth which I read right after it … Read more
Having done for the past 30 (15 lifting sessions) days a program specifically designed to increase his bench press, Tim raised his personal record to 245 pounds yesterday – prior best was 230. We think that's pretty darn good for one month's effort. Tim's had no problems with his repaired knee, but he's nowhere near … Read more
So I had the Giants to win by 7 to 10 points. Missed on the points, but that's OK – will take the win. Giants 21, Patriots 17. The old saying "football is a game of inches" still holds true
Nice story this morning in the NY Times about Cruz, who is from Paterson, NJ. Cruz was actually kicked out of UMass (twice) before getting his act together. Catching On After a Last Chance In desperation, Cruz scheduled a meeting with Marsh-Williams. His mother, Blanca Cruz, who had raised him in a single-parent home, made … Read more
Yup. Great health professionals, chemotherapy and prayer. Here's what I posted last year on the fifth anniversary. I could never quite figure why having your stem cells returned to you constituted a transplant, but that's what they call it. Anyway, the idea is to re-build your immune system, after the high dose chemo has (hopefully) … Read more
Our friends Bill and Melinda Connnolly – their two thespian children. Third one – Jim – is an insurance executive. This is from the Star Ledger of New Jersey. Hit the link – really nice article – and nice picture – Move over, Barrymores – here come the Connollys Siblings share breakout year with roles … Read more
Turns out, the key is not so much what your resting heart rate is; rather whetehr it's been rising over the years, and by how much. From the always-useful NY Times health section A large study has found that a rise in resting heart rate over a decade may indicate an increased risk of death … Read more
Further proof there is a God! Now an analysis in the January issue of The Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs suggests that martinis and beer may be just as effective at extending life. Wine may have appeared to be better only because the people who choose it are generally healthier.
I remember her from the 80's. She had an amazing New Yoowk accent, and was also (my opinion) pretty dumb IQ-impaired. Former WABC host Lynn Samuels dies Christmas Eve at 69