It's Over
When is this going to stop? It’s hard to hear when you’re a person who’s passionate about performing and watching and believing in the results of cycling.
I was watching Stage 10 of the Tour de France, Pau to Hautacam, when I came to the realization that I didn’t really care. And now Riccardo Ricco is busted for doping, 9th overall with 2 stage wins.
I’m sorry, but it’s over.
Thank You ESPN
A belated thank you to ESPN for making it possible for me to watch Euro 2008 in HD.
Of course, as I was watching the US women playing Brazil this afternoon, I also have ESPN to thank for spoiling my ability to enjoy less highly skilled soccer.
We're Back
If it’s not broken, then don’t fix it.
The thing is, I really didn’t think that anything was broken. Until it went down for the better part of two days. So I applied for my golden ticket and Take the First Step is on a shiny, new shared accelerator.
It may be my imagination, but the response seems snappier than before.
Dutch +1
If the Netherlands is going to play like this, then they should get an automatic entry into any tournament they like. Two of the greatest counterattacks that I have ever seen – both started with the Dutch fending the ball off the face of the goal and both ended with the ball in the opposing net brief moments later.
Up 2-nil in the 75th minute, most teams would be playing the clock. The Dutch? They’re still probing for a 3rd goal.
Say No to Burnt Coffee
One month with the full body roast from Terroir Coffee and I’m a believer. I had forgotten how good a cup of coffee can really be when the roast brings out the taste rather than masking it.
Road to Super Bowl XLII
New York Giants – The Road to Super Bowl XLII This DVD Collection includes all the action from the TV broadcasts of:
- Week 17: Patriots vs Giants
- Wild Card Playoffs: Giants vs Buccaneers
- Divisional Playoffs: Giants vs Cowboys
- NFC Championship: Giants vs Packers
- Super Bowl XLII: Giants vs Patriots.
If you’re a NY Giants fan, if you’re an NFL fan, even if you’re a New England Patriots fan, then you need to buy this collection. I’ve watched the 4th, 1st and 2nd quarters of Super Bowl XLII; and you get all the meat and none of the fat.
Why Patriots fans? You may never watch it. But if this collection is a success, then the NFL may release other complete games as well. And those you will definitely want to savor.
Xobni
I’ve been using the Xobni outlook plug-in for the past couple of weeks. And I love it. A few of the features don’t really work for me (Skype out, mobile number displayed rather than work), but:
- the search feels as fast as LookOut
- threaded conversations are the way email is meant to be read
- attachment discovery adds valuable context about your interaction with a correspondent
And the price is right (for now). If your professional world lives in Outlook, then you need to try Xobni.