Recent Sports Quotes

"[Most Americans] don't know a peloton from an electron." [Link]

Yankees pitching coach Ron Guidry to Scott Proctor on the pitcher's concern about being traded, "You can always go back to [stinking], and then nobody'll want you." [Link]

The World Cup is Over

Although I am an avid sports fan, I can't seem to make myself enjoy the World Cup. I played soccer as a child, but never enjoyed watching it. To this day, the difference between a thrilling 0-0 tie and a boring one still eludes me. So I'm not upset that the World Cup concluded today, with Italy winning the title.

My biggest complaint about soccer is that the better team does not win an overwhelming percentage of the time. Too often, the match comes down to penalty kicks. And in this type of tie-breaking scenario, the goalie who guesses right more often than the other goalie can secure a victory for his team. Just ridiculous. At least in ice hockey, the goalie has a legitimate chance of stopping the puck.

While soccer sports tremendous athletes and a world-wide following, it's never going to replace football, baseball, or basketball in the US.

Buffet

Warren Buffet continues to be my hero. He is giving away his entire fortune, most of it to the Gates Foundation.

Capacitors + Nanotubes = Super Battery

These batteries will charge in seconds, last longer than current batteries, and won't degrade. Boy those MIT guys are sure smart.

Craigslist

I love craigslist. I listed a used road bike at midnight. I had cash in my hands before noon the next day.

Ironic?

On Bike to Work Day, I received a parking ticket.

Web-based IM

Meebo allows you to log into all your IMs via a browser.  It's a bit sluggish and doesn't yet have all the features of a desktop client.  However, the concept is great.  Check it out.

Not A Good Combination

Jack Daniels with Arizona's Mucho Mango does not go well together, especially after hot Thai Curry at 1 am.  I need to keep this in mind.

Brilliance

My hatred of W and love of sports in one memorable quote:

Season tickets have been selling rapidly in New Orleans ever since the Saints drafted Reggie Bush. Optimistic Saints fans point out that this is the first time since Hurricane Katrina that somebody named Bush has promised to help New Orleans -- and actually meant it.

Home Office

Any chance I can win the home office of the year award?