The Vig

I added a plug-in to my blog software which finally allows me to blog from my cell phone. We’ll see how this goes.
The Hawks are currently down 2-0 to the rival Seattle Thunderbirds halfway through the first period. As bad as things look now, it’s not nearly as bad as Katie Harmon’s national anthem. If […]

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Blazers: Did I mention I picked up a ticket package a few weeks back? I gave a few of the seats away for Christmas and will no doubt be giving a few more out as things come up down the line. 20 games for $100 is a helluva deal. Yesterday’s game […]

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From Dwight Jaynes’ column this morning:
If you’re over 21, leave the replica jerseys to the kids. Honestly, even the throwbacks look weird on adults — particularly adults with potbellies.
No can do. I’m not saving my pennies for that Mitchell and Ness Twardzik jersey just so I can display it in my bedroom.  Besides, it […]

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Should athletes who mechanically alter their bodies, rather than chemically alter them, be allowed to compete?

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The Sixers arrive in Portland tomorrow afternoon riding a little three-game winning streak.  They’ve won 8 out of 11 since starting the season 5-13.  Sound familiar?
Today Philly traded forward Kyle Korver to Utah for the disgruntled Gordan Giricek, his expiring contract, and a 1st round pick.  Not too shabby.
It’s Boston’s year in the Eastern Conference.  […]

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Hawks vs Tri Cities or UFC 79?  Decisions decisions.

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So you want to live in the country? Take the kids, move away from the city, maybe get some land. Find a place near a farm. Are you really prepared to live next to a farmer? In Salmon Creek, the answer appears to be no.
Sometimes when I drive out to my […]

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Jack Bog has been all over this issue surrounding Turbo Tax mistakenly donating kicker checks to the state education fund. As he continued to dig yesterday, he brought up a fascinating observation. The state seems to be very forgiving of folks who filed electronically, but people who physically signed and filed paper forms […]

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Welcome to Battle Ground!  I hope the teacher wins.

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