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BREAKING: Small Aircraft Hits New York High Rise
Posted on October 11th, 2006 on Donklephant
Apparently it was the plane of Yankee’s pitcher, Corey Lidle. From NY Times: Corey Lidle, a pitcher for the New York Yankees, was kill...

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MLB’s assault on fantasy leagues
Posted on July 28th, 2006 on Donklephant
For the past eight years I’ve run a fantasy-football league for a group of friends and colleagues. It’s strictly small time: Th...

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They Carry the Balls For Us All
Posted on July 11th, 2006 on Donklephant
Althouse has a post on Title IX and the new phenomenon of men being in the minority on college campuses. When colleges add or emphasize spor...

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Flagging Foible?
Posted on June 20th, 2006 on Donklephant
World Cup fans … What opinions do you have of this image? Here’s the Eqyptian crowd’s take on the moment. ...

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Morning Jolt
Posted on April 25th, 2006 on Donklephant
Folks, It’s time for a break from all the serious topics on this blog. Every once in a while I go to YouTube for amusement. Well, thi...

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The Olympic Spirit
Posted on February 14th, 2006 on Donklephant


Steelers Win!
Posted on February 5th, 2006 on Donklephant
W00t! It was an ugly game, but let the partying begin! ...

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