Archives---November, 2006
November 29, 2006
...According to the Fountain Money Mountain report, the world's wishing wells contain a collective $6 million at any given time.
...While vigorously defending the notion of due process for ALL criminal defendants Suttle World often poses the rhetorical question: "when's the last time the police kicked your door down in the middle of the night?" Well it may be time head out to the workshop and carve another clever quip. The good folks at the Cato Institute have assembled a rather comprehensive list of folks who have been victimized by "botched paramilitary police raids." The report is staggering.
...The Gwinnett Gladiators close out the month of November with a 10-4-2-1 record. Meanwhile the Thrashers continue their winning ways, leading the Southeastern Division of the NHL, having amassed 34 points in 26 games---the league's second highest total behind Buffalo.
November 28, 2006
...Week 12 DUFFLE results are final, and per usual: three of four playoff spots remain very much up in the air with only two games remaining in the regular season. Topping the standings are the Mother Tuckers, steered by stately Roberts/Suttle Manor's Yolanda, at 10-2---the lone team to secure a post season birth.
...22 consecutive regular season wins later, the Colonials of George Washington University fall to the up and coming Friars of Providence 86-67 Sunday night. GW moves to 4-1, and awaits Virginia Tech December 3.
November 27, 2006
...Not surprisingly Ross Perot was incorrect. That sucking sound to which he referred does not come from Mexico, but rather the Georgia Dome where the Falcons dropped their fourth straight yesterday to New Orleans. The noise should become deafening next Sunday when Atlanta travels to the nation's capital to take on the equally dreadful Redskins.
...Take that pizza
boy! Suttle World was not amused with the 36
fantasy points dropped on it by Tony Romo on
Thanksgiving Day, or that the home team Dictators
were down 56-0 before play began yesterday.
Undaunted, Suttle World's squad posts 99 big Cat
points Sunday (assisted greatly by a four
touchdown performance by Indy's Joseph Addai), and
secures a playoff spot in DUFFLE by moving to
8-4. Two weeks remain in the regular
season. DUFFLE Bowl V will be completed with
two Monday night games on Christmas.
...The Bruners have completed their two month barnstorming tour of the good old USA, and Matt checks in to wrap up the adventure with another installment from..............................................................................................................
November 26, 2006
...We had a Thanksgiving dinner that couldn't be beat, and didn't get up until the very next morning... Suffice to say a good time was had by all (in a fit of candor, nephew Ridge may have preferred interaction with an endodontist; but such is the lot in life of he and most all those of similar tenure), and the holiday foray ended safely mid-afternoon Saturday.
...To borrow from Warner Wolf: if you had Georgia/Georgia Tech and over 28, you lose! Suttle World is not shocked by the Georgia win, and is unsure as to whether Georgia had the best afternoon of an unremarkable season, or whether Tech's previous swagger has been an illusion created by playing in a what is a very weak mega-league this year. Major props to Wake Forest on their tenth win of the year, previous sentence notwithstanding. Of course a playoff is needed, but given the idiotic system in place, USC certainly has the inside track for the shot at Ohio State. And we'll close out the brief survey of the college gridiron as we began: with Warner Wolf. If you had Duke/North Carolina and under 89, you lose!---a hideous display more fitting for the loading docks than Division I NCAA football.
...Suttle World
assumes that it will be following the clean up on
aisle 5 necessitated by over 300 deaths in Iraq
over the past few days that the Iraqi government
will get about its business, thereby allowing for
a decreased US presence.
...From the finally
getting around to it department, Suttle World once
again comes to the service of the gentle surfer
who is no doubt well familiar, courtesy of the
tireless evangelistic work of Billy Mays, with the
wondrous powers of Oxy-cleaning damn near
anything. The gentle surfer will be pleased
to learn that this 21st century miracle now moves
internally in the form of Oxy-Powder
colon cleaner. The good folks at Oxy-Powder
inform us of over 2 million satisfied customers.
Is the gentle surfer constipated? Let not
your entrails be troubled, cause: "If you suffer with occasional bouts of constipation then
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and paste-their spelling)
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Your welcome.
...4-0 George Washington travels tonight to take on the Friars of Providence (2-1, including a win over ranked BC last time out). As folks kill time until tip off, there will be a host of NFL action as the holiday weekend comes to a close. Suttle World sees absolutely nothing exciting on the betting line excepting perhaps CHI @ NE over 37.5; and given these are very casual picks, why not split this week's wager between the above and a 6 point, 3 team teaser on an all over/under Sunday (net): CHI @ NE over 31.5, GB @ SEA over 38.5 & CAR @ WAS over 30. Pays 9:10 and 9:5 respectively.
November 23, 2006
...And the meanest, ugliest, nastiest one, the meanest father raper of them all, was coming over to me and he was mean 'n' ugly 'n' nasty 'n' horrible and all kind of things and he sat down next to me and said, "Kid, whad'ya get?" I said, "I didn't get nothing, I had to pay $50 and pick up the garbage." He said, "What were you arrested for, kid?" And I said, "Littering." And they all moved away from me on the bench there, and the hairy eyeball and all kinds of mean nasty things, till I said, "And creating a nuisance." And they all came back, shook my hand, and we had a great time on the bench...Happy Thanksgiving.
...The gentle surfer requiring some tips on roasting their Thanksgiving turkey is advised not to call the Butterball hotline, but rather 1-800-PIZZAHUT. Those perplexed by putting a chicken with a gland problem in the oven for a few hours should simply back away from the kitchen altogether.
...Suttle World will cease publication Friday and Saturday the Thanksgiving holiday as it bids retreat to the western North Carolina satellite headquarters. Spotting only two points at this writing, Tech is a tempting play in Saturday afternoon's intra-state rivalry.
November 22, 2006
...The mighty fighting Colonials of George Washington University scored the first ten points of last night's game against the Owl's of Kennesaw State, led by 21 at the half, withstood a respectable second half run by KSU in front of an enthusiastic crowd of 1500 that closed it to within 3, but pulled away for a 69-52 win to move to a perfect 4-0. A nice, albeit at times clumsy, win, great seats----four or five rows right behind the GW bench in a lovely new gym for $8---what's not to like? Suttle World was not particularly impressed with the Colonials' play per se, but does see a well conditioned team that can play much bigger than they stand up front. Given the light schedule, anything less than 20 wins will be disappointing. Shout out to cuzin Moke for the company on the triumphant evening.
...President Kennedy was shot and killed 43 years ago today.
...Suttle World stands dutifully corrected for erroneously misplacing the Giants miserable effort Monday night in the Meadowlands as opposed to Jacksonville where the game was actually played. Once again, the Suttle World staff shows its ineptitude, and notification of the error by neighbor Cindy is appreciated.
...And they're off...the hands down worst travel day of the year is underway---a misery that simply defies apt description. Given the short distance (3 hours) to the Suttle World western North Carolina satellite headquarters, the denizens of stately Roberts/Suttle Manor will eschew the Wednesday before Thanksgiving death march and depart early Turkey Day. To that end the gentle surfer is advised to expect an obligatory holiday greeting update tomorrow and little else until Sunday.
...Cuzin Sal reports to being in NYC last night to take in a Thunderboss gig at Don Hill's. Reviews to come. In other Dictators news, HDM heads out with the MC5/DKT crew across Europe, and its assumed Ross the Boss' Man O Waresque October Greek gigs went well.
...One last late note worthy of mention is next Tuesday's (11/29) stop by the latest version of Little Steven's Underground Garage barnstorming a go-go deal---this time with far and away the most solid lineup of the three to hit town this year. Astonishingly headlined by the New York Dolls, the show also features the legendary Chesterfield Kings, the Supersuckers and up and coming faves, the Charms. Variety Playhouse, 8:00, $20 (a steal!).
November 21, 2006
...Nephew Ridge did not win his intra-squad match, and consequently will not represent the Tucker wrestling team in their opening match this afternoon. And the big sports day at stately Roberts/Suttle Manor runs into this evening when the shlep is made northwesterly to catch the GW Colonials in their rare Atlanta appearance versus Kennesaw State.
...Excepting a couple of fairly impressive performances by the Cowboys of late, Suttle World wonders when exactly the last time a team in the NFC Eastern Division, touted by many as the best in the league when the season began, won a game. Giants get thumped in the Meadowlands last night. McNabb is out for the year, and the Redskins still cannot suck enough, with or without Clinton Portis.
...DUFFLE is updated, with Yolanda's Mother Tuckers once again failing to clinch a post season spot. Despite a second consecutive loss, hers' is the only position reasonably assured with but three weeks remaining in the regular season.
...Pressed into duty early this morning = brief update.
November 20, 2006
...Suttle World had a dream. In that dream the Falcons were sold, and new ownership began run the team in a manner that would bring respectability to the franchise. Then Suttle World awoke this morning to discover a third straight loss (one each to Cleveland and Detroit), and apparent destiny for another unremarkable season. Memo to Arthur: there are over 70,000 seats in the Dome. Feel free to use one. Could be worse. Could be the Redskins.
...Odd day in the NFL. Resting on the laurels of the big Michigan cover on Saturday, Gene, the Caucasian, made no obligatory pro prognostications yesterday. Those who took under early and often were well rewarded on a Sunday stunning in its lack of offense.
...George Washington's mighty fighting Colonials come to town tomorrow night to take on the Owls of Kennesaw State University (yes, as in Kennesaw Mountain Landis for the gentle surfer not from around these parts). Suttle World requires a head count to have tix held at will call. Those not already on the list should contact Suttleshister ASAP (ducats are $8 with a $32.50 per ticket convenience fee).
...Suttle World and SOTD join to bid a fond adieu to legendary blues singer Ruth Brown who died Friday at the age of 78. Atlantic Records---the house that Ruth built. An incredible talent, Brown won a Grammy, Tony and Ralph Gleason Book Award for her 1993 autobiography, "Miss Rhythm." Brown was also a tireless advocate for artists getting paid their due in the royalty wars, and Suttle World believes her 1999 cover of Lindsey and Rector's Good Day for the Blues to be time capsule material---even in lieu of Sarah Vaughan or Billie Holliday, from whom she took her inspiration.
November 19, 2006
...It is with the household's great regrets and deep sympathies that we note the death of longtime family friend Mary John Shreve of Wilson, North Carolina.
...In a story of a game that will be passed down for generations to come, the Michigan Wolverines dig down deep and cover one for the Gipper---drawing on the spirit of their fallen Bo Schembechler for a late touchdown to get within three. Pretty damn entertaining game, but Suttle World is left to wonder if a couple marginal defenses were exposed as much as that showcased on the other side of the ball. The Buckeyes certainly won the coaching duel in addition to the all important scoreboard watch. To term Lloyd Carr's play calling, that at times was successful in spite of itself, to be questionable would be charitable on the part of Suttle World. And is there anybody outside New Jersey who isn't relieved by Rutgers' loss?
...Playoff anybody? One more time real quick: 8 teams = 7 games. Pick four of the big bowls currently rotating the BCS championship game, continuing with that rotation. The other three would host semi final games and a pool of 6-8 lesser bowls (Gator, Sun, Peach et al) to rotate as the other three quarter final games. Arguments regarding who gets in at #8 and left out at #9 is answered by the fact that #9 would never have a shot at winning three straight. The remainder of the bowls go on business as usual. They don't have any impact in the outcome of the national championship now. There's no reason to think attendance and tourism would suffer---nor TV viewership---again, they don't make a difference now and folks still watch. And everybody makes more money. The TV deal would fetch literally billions with which to be played by all excepting the kids everyone else is tuning in to see. What's not for an old fat guy in an ugly blazer not to like?
...Memo to Boston Red Sox management: Suttle World will entertain offers of less than $51 million for the privilege discussing the possibility of signing a MLB contract.
November 18, 2006
...Suttle World is not surprised by yesterday's unfortunate death of Bo Schembechler. Suttle World is surprised that the Michigan/Ohio State line has moved only half a point since. That being the case, Suttle World eschews standard operating procedure and comments published earlier this week to most enthusiastically now urge the gentle surfer to run, not walk, to the wagering window to get Michigan and 6.5 points. A proven poor prognosticator, Suttle World still believes the bet to not be a slam dunk, but damn close to a two foot putt. Buckeyes are claiming foul---charging the timing to Bo's demise to be unfair, and threatening to dig up the remains of Woody Hayes to dot the "i" at half time. Suttle World does admit this moves the notion of "taking one for the team" to a much different level. 3:30---ABC.
...Speaking of wagering...judging from the spam and junk snail mail intake, it would appear that most of the online bookies/casinos/poker rooms that ceased doing business with US customers last month are now once again up and going for Americans.
...Suttle World is amazed that Suttle World is actually intrigued by a movie. Not enough to motivate a visit to a cinema (this decade's visit is still unfulfilled), but enough to cough up $5.95 (or whatever Comcast gets for pay-for-view) when Borat comes around.
...Despite an eight point half time deficit, the mighty fighting Colonials of George Washington University persevered to defeat dreaded Longwood 74-60 last night, and push their perfect record to 3-0. Next up: nearby Kennesaw State University that ATL denizens will recall won the '04 Division II title. Eight bucks a throw, and the very nice fellow at the school (KSU) said that only eight of 50 seats set aside behind the GW bench had been spoken for. Setting up as a cheap thrill.
...Speaking of hoops...believed unmentioned is Suttle World's delight in finding a most excellent basketball facility within a mile of stately Roberts/Suttle Manor. The court is part of a small, somewhat secluded (not in a creepy/weary way) and seemingly unused DeKalb County park that includes four goals each with recessed polls, rims intact along with nylon nets in place for God's sake! This information was forwarded via email to parties Suttle World mistakenly believed might take an interest.
...Nephew Ridge to be awoken shortly and shlepped up the street to his vaunted Tucker High School from where he and fellow members of the institution's wrestling team will depart to be inspected, neglected, detected and whatever other mean and nasty things the august GHSA requires of those competing. The squad's first match is set for Tuesday---curiously during the school day at a different, fairly proximate campus. Details to follow, up to and including as to whether Mr. Assassin II will get his big show biz chance.
November 17, 2006
..."Down goes Murtha! Down goes Murtha!" Suttle World finds the actions of the new majority Democrat caucus in the House yesterday to be most uplifting. On the same page as Barry Goldwater, Suttle World is not concerned as to what government can do for it as much as it is about what government can do to it. If Pelosi can't get the majority leader of her choice elected within her own party, the chances of any successful significant legislative initiatives would seem dim. This is good.
...Happy trails to Milton Friedman who died yesterday at the age of 94. Along with Adam Smith, Friedman goes on the Mt. Rushmore of economists (the other two TBD---only one if Mill counts with Walter Williams also given consideration). Friedman got it---free, unfettered markets are the road to prosperity for all who choose to follow.
...The mighty fighting Colonials of George Washington University put their perfect 2-0 record on the line tonight at home against the Lancers of Longwood University. Suttle World had to look em up too---Longwood is composed of 3700 students in lovely Farmville, VA. Meanwhile, it would appear as though the schedule has been cleared for next Tuesday when the Colonials come to town to take on Kennesaw State.
November 16, 2006
...Suttle World believes that it was during his first inaugural address that then President Clinton promised the most ethical administration in history. Sounded good at the time, but, unfortunately, it didn't quite work out that way (see: Whitewater, travelgate, the Rose billing records, secret Hillary care meetings, perjury, obstruction of justice, etc...). Consequently, Suttle World was somewhat dubious when Speaker elect, Nancy Pelosi from the heartland of San Francisco, made a similar proclamation and then backed John Murtha for Majority Leader in the next Congress. Suttle World can only assume that the support for Murtha is due to William Jefferson being too busy defrosting his freezer to accept the position. Meanwhile, on the other side of the aisle, Republicans get a fresh start as back benchers by electing Trent Lott to serve as minority whip in the Senate. Brilliant! Next up: the $3 trillion budget.
...Oral Roberts knocks off #3 Kansas last night in college hoops action. No millions were raised in the need to erect a 100 foot Jesus in the winning of this game. In other basketball news, though belated, the George Washington University Colonials move to 2-0 by lapping Winthrop 94-49 Tuesday night.
...Close. Suttle World predicted Michigan/Ohio State would open with the Buckeyes a 6 point favorite. In fact, the #1 team started spotting 7 points and the line remains set there as of this writing. Much too close to call with regard to real money, especially when the 19 year old variable is factored in.
...Its early, but come Thanksgiving, there is a good chance that the Falcons, Thrashers, Hawks and Gladiators will all be at or above .500. Any gentle surfer wish to guess the last time that happened? Suttle World suspects that Atlanta has never had its NFL, NHL and NBA teams in such a position.
November 14, 2006
...Belated news on George Washington's opening night win last Friday against Boston University on the eve of the season's second game versus Dartmouth. The Colonials make a rare Atlanta area appearance to play Kennesaw State on the 21st. Unfortunately, Suttle World may have a scheduling conflict. Stay tuned for further details.
...Also unmentioned last week in the litany of election results from around the nation was the defeat of the Nevada state referendum on legalizing the sale and possession of an ounce or less of marijuana. Not surprisingly, the issue went down to defeat. What Suttle World does find surprising is the tally: 56/44---much closer than was anticipated, and encouraging to think that the electorate may at some point draw a line in the sand regarding fundamental liberties.
...DUFFLE updated. Four weeks to go in the regular season with three of the four playoff spots still very much in doubt.
November 13, 2006
...Another teaser ticket becomes dumpster fodder courtesy of an awful Redskins team that leaves little choice for the devoted supporter but to question to competency of Uncle Joe. Meanwhile, Michael Vick returns to "oh yeah, I remember him. He was pretty good" status, from the greatest QB in league history position. And exactly why is Arthur Blank on the sideline, and what is he discussing with Jim Mora? Suttle World seriously doubts Blank stood next to cashiers at Home Depot making small talk with 15 customers in line. Memo to Art: ask Jim if he can get you a good seat.
...Bob Barker is stepping down from The Price is Right. President Bush's second term is coming to a close. Does the gentle surfer see Suttle World working? "Candy, who much do you bid on this lovely agriculture appropriation bill?" "$80 billion, Mr. President..."
...The close of another Neckcar season is but a week away, and once again comes Suttle World with a suggestion to make the competition watchable. If Nextel is going to sponsor the championship then make each driver talk on a cell phone for all 500 miles. Add that to the cross walk infield only beer sales idea and you've got something truly entertaining.
November 12, 2006
...The ACC sells out to bring in BC, Virginia Tech and Miami. So on to the 2006 mega-conference championship game featuring Georgia Tech versus Wake Forest that shutout Florida State 30-0 last night IN TALLAHASSEE! More stunning than Maryland beating Miami is the fact that the little ranking number was next to Maryland instead of Miami on the scoreboard at the top of the screen. Not exactly a day of stunning upsets, but those who took dogs at the betting cage generally had a profitable outing. Suttle World cannot locate an opening line on Saturday's Michigan/Ohio State behemoth. Suttle World's guess: Ohio State -6.
...Despite being repeatedly admonished, the multitudinous canine population of Stately Roberts/Suttle Manor has failed to clean its room in the west wing for some time. Ergo, Saturday was designated as a beyond the standard deviation on the bell curve of dread clean out the garage day. Donning hazmat suits and implements of destruction, the threesome that is/are(?) the denizens of the Manor pitched in to remove all stored items (eschewing many to literally "kicked to the curb status" in lieu of the elusive yard sale), approximately 418 cubic yards of powdered clay (courtesy of the dogs' comings and goings) along with 1400 pounds of unused dog hair. Suttle World and nephew Ridge did briefly consider gluing the aforementioned unused dog hair to a rock or some such, selling it to a Korean and running away real fast, but decided doing so would be wrong on several levels. Today: the laundry room. The hits just keep on coming as the evictionesque pile at the curb continues to grow. The consensus is that scavengers should reduce the now rather impressive clump-o-junk considerably prior to the horrification of DeKalb sanitation workers upon their arrival tomorrow.
...Badminton practice has been cancelled today in and around the ATL. Current sustained winds are over 22 MPH and expected to remain so throughout the day. Look for the badminton gear ads to start appearing soon at the top of this page.
...Last week was a debacle at the NFL betting cage, but in this year's, what we'll term, Gene, the Caucasian's, Casual Calls, the gentle surfer would still be up about $500 for the season. So here's a chance to give back some more previous winnings. Offered for your wagering consideration the tried and true three team six point teaser (net): TB +15.5 @ CAR; DEN @ OAK over 27.5; and WAS +13 @ PHI. Pays 9:5.
...The gentle surfer will be comforted to know that Suttle World does not anticipate encountering any inconvenience created by the congestion of tonight's BET Hip-Hop Awards at the Fox. No doubt, its been one hell of a weekend for some local upscale purveyors.
November 11, 2006
...A humble acknowledgement of those who are and have served in our armed forces, as well as their family, friends and loved ones who have made an incredible sacrifice for any moron with a credit card to publish an inane web site. Happy Veterans Day to those who have worn the uniform, and a belated happy birthday to the United States Marine Corp.
...After winning four straight (including two road wins) in six days the Thrashers succumbed last night courtesy of a 5-2 can of whoop ass delivered by a not as awful as usual Rangers club. Five games in seven nights over a six month season!?
...Joe Johnson puts up 35 and your Atlanta Hawks move to 4-1. Could this franchise, to whom was proudly passed the torch of poster child for professional sports mediocrity from their fellow Atlantans, the Falcons, finally be pointed in the right direction? Do we know who owns and/or hates whom with regard to management? Can the kids who mop up sweat in the paint be hired and fired without the oversight of a federal judge? Win a few more ball games, and Suttle World will certainly come to understand such things.
...Nothing that should be compelling scheduled today on the college grid-iron. The singular pseudo-marquee match up leaves Suttle World of the opinion the Arkansas will dispatch Tennessee at home with relative ease.
...OK, somebody's gotta say it, so it may as well be Suttle World, and today would seem to be appropriate, not because its Veterans Day that he's grave training it for all its worth, but because the august Senator from Arizona, John McCain, announces the official formation of an exploratory committee regarding his run for President in '08. Regardless of one's take on McCain, the gentle surfer must admit dude has some degree of a creepy General Turgidson thing working. Suttle World finds to TQ (Turgidson Quotient) much too high for its own pleasure. While still in the 2008 presidential arena, the gentle surfer will no doubt require its loins girded with the knowledge that Dennis Kucinich is making coy gestures that he may make another run at the White House. Suttle World is heartened of someone willing to carry on the proud tradition of Pat Paulson.
...DUFFLE finally updated in time for week X to begin tomorrow.
November 10, 2006
...Rutgers moves to 9-0, with a big come from behind win over number 3 Louisville to stay in the national championship picture. Meanwhile, your Friday forecast calls for the day to start with green skies to be followed by clouds with a chance of pig and armadillo showers this evening. Lou Holtz would seem to have the best take as to why the Scarlet Knights may get a shot a the Ohio State/Michigan winner: nobody wants to make a decision between the half dozen teams that will finish the season with one loss.
...Continuing in the parallel universe---only three days since Democrats win control of both houses of Congress and they've already scheduled George McGovern to come to the Hill to lend his advice and counsel regarding the war in Iraq. No further comment would seem necessary.
...Happy trails to Ed Bradley who died yesterday of complications from leukemia. He was 65, seemed like a bright, nice enough guy who, unfortunately, is best known for his work with the long since discredited 60 Minutes.
...The departure of Secretary Rumsfeld is welcome and long overdue. The timing is stupefying---perhaps a contingency plan put into effect after the election results Tuesday night. Peace offering or not, it has long been Suttle World's contention that Rumsfeld would have lost a secret no confidence vote on all levels of the military from enlisted personnel to the Joint Chiefs for quite some time now.
November 8, 2006
...Mourning in America. Suttle World maintains its reputation as the worst political prognosticator on the planet as Democrats retake the House easily and stand at the precipice of hitting the exacta depending on the the outcomes to Senatorial races in Wyoming and Virginia. At least that Iraq thing is going well---led by a president who stands at the ready to veto any hideous legislation that emerges from the new Congress, assuming a rider providing for federal funding for stem cell research is attached. Come January, Nancy Pelosi will be third in line for the presidency and Charlie Rangel will have his finger on a $2.5+ trillion budget as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee. Don Rostenkowski (is he still in jail?) and Wilbur Mills (is he still dead?) would be proud.
...Market reaction to last night's results should be interesting. Not necessarily drastic in either direction, but interesting nonetheless.
...Your Atlanta Hawks push their season opening record to 3-1 with an overtime win ON THE ROAD in Cleveand.
November 7, 2006 Election Day
...In the face of every poll on the planet, Suttle World has nothing to loose by not sticking with its long held belief that Republicans will maintain control of both houses of Congress come tomorrow morning/January. Ultimately, the notion of Speaker Pelosi, Chairman Rangel and the for whom would bin Laden vote will carry the day. Sounds good on paper---sorta like an invasion of Iraq.
...There are few, if any, undecided contests within the realm of stately Roberts/Suttle Manor with only a sprinkling of state and countywide ballot initiatives to decide. Each is convoluted in its syntax, but are relatively benign in impact. Per usual: for the sake of ballot status, Suttle World will punch every Libertarian it can find on the, not vote in uncontested races and anxiously await the nationwide results as they come in this evening.
...While Suttle World has found some creative added features to accompany new fangled electronic voting systems, an overview of the shift has gone begging for comment. It is Suttle World's considered opinion that any electronic system is doomed to failure regardless of how well designed. Here's the deal. Suttle World has been stumbling into voting booths for nearly 30 years, and estimates the average age of the poll workers encountered over that period to be roughly 87. Computerized voting and 87 year olds just don't work out. Suttle World would suggest just going back to marking an "X" and hiring cheap Mexican labor to count the ballots.
...From bits and bytes to the movement of the heavens---exposing the abject stupidity of Suttle World. At present, at or near the full phase of the moon hovers over stately Roberts/Suttle Manor. Is it the same in Los Angeles? Honolulu? Hong Kong? Moscow? London, and what about the southern hemisphere? Calendars certainly don't distinguish. Just asking?
November 6, 2006
...If the Army Times is calling for the resignation of Secretary Rumsfeld...
...The Falcons looked as shaky as Gene, the Caucasian's, Sunday picks in a wholly uninspiring loss to the LIONS. In fantasy action, Yolanda's Mother Tuckers' 9 game winning streak to open the DUFFLE season has come to a close. Meanwhile, wins by defending champion Mean Machine and Suttle World's Dictators seem to have lent stability to the first three playoff spots with four weeks remaining in the regular season. That combined with a last second Redskins win over the force of evil/Cowboys made for a pretty decent Sunday.
...Adam Scott wins the Tour Championship at East Lake and nobody cares, excepting the check endorsing part that comes later today.
...Georgia fans hating life over losses to both Vandy and Kentucky can always hearten themselves by replaying the Dogs big win over UAB from earlier in the season.
November 5, 2006
...The Lady Solons of Montpelier High School come up a goal shy in their quest for the Vermont Division II title, suffering a 2-1 loss in the finals yesterday to the Vergennes Commodores. Suttle World leads a proud nation in congratulating the young ladies on a stellar season and provides the Barre/Montpelier Times Argus account of the action here.
...At the betting cage today, Gene, the Caucasian, after a week off, will take a four play, six point teaser if you please (net): ATL +1 @ DET, WAS +9 v. DAL, TB +7 v. NO & IND@NE over 42.5. It pays a tidy 3:1. Taking ATL -5 and IND/NE over 48.5 in a parlay is attractive as well at 13:5.
...Suttle World's Dictators face a long dreaded week 9 having lost two straight. With four players enjoying the week off, including McNabb, DUFFLE playoff certainty has become anything but, following a remarkable 5-1 start.
November 4, 2006
...Very kind of the NCAA folks to go ahead and get this week's big football game out of the way on Thursday night so as to not have to compete with the more compelling sporting events of today: The Breeders' Cup from Churchill Downs and the Montpelier High School Lady Solons soccer team plays for the Division II Vermont State Championship, taking on undefeated Vergennes in Randolph with an early 10:00 am kickoff. Preview story of the game here. Meanwhile over in Kentucky, the sports finest will gather for the 22nd Breeders' Cup. First, props to cuzin Moke for the heads up that TVG is now available locally on Comcast (Channel 53), and with ESPN and ABC coverage of the entire card, wagering is tempting. Arguing against such an endeavor is the nature of the races themselves. Suttle World has difficulty imagining a more difficult card to handicap in any given year for a variety of reasons. As an aside, a cursory surfing by Suttle World finds that a majority of sports books are no longer doing business with US residents while 40% or so (including a few of the real biggies) continue with business as usual. Bottom line: one may have to change bookies and/or third party transfer services, but the gentle surfer can get as much action online at this writing as was the case prior to recently enacted idiotic federal legislation attempting to outlaw same.
...Quite rightly much has been made of the Thrashers stellar 9-3-3 start. Meanwhile, the Gwinnett Gladiators have opened the 2006-7 ECHL campaign with a 5-1-0 mark.
...Suttle World has located a jai alai fronton, table poker gaming and race simulcasting facility in the lovely northern Florida community of Jasper. Hamilton Jai Alai and Poker---maybe 30 minutes south of Valdosta. This has distinct possibilities.
November 3, 2006
...1066 total yards last night between West Virginia and Louisville with the Cardinals getting the long end of the whoop ass stick in a most entertaining 44-34 win over the #3 team in the nation to remain undefeated. The logic/necessity/money involved in a playoff system are so obvious and previously stated so as to not merit further mention. Res ipsa loquitor.
...From the mailbag comes a reminder from cuzin Rob in WI that Texas gubernatorial candidate Kinky Friedman will appear on Letterman tonight. Friedman has promised that as the first Jewish governor in Texas history, he will reduce the speed limit to 69.95.
...For a good time call Rev. Ted Haggard.
...Suttle World would like to extend its congratulations to Senator Kerry on his Ed Muskie moment, and reminds him that we have both the home edition of the game and some lovely parting gifts as we say goodbye, and thanks for playing.
November 2, 2006
...Move over Johnny Vander Meer. Evgeni Malkin scored for the Penguins at the 2:45 mark of the first period last night, and in doing so became the first player in the 89 year history of the NHL to score in each of his first six games in the league. No, Suttle World has no idea who the 20 year old Russian is, and why he began play several games into the season, but does believe Mario made the right call in suiting him out, and that his effort (that also included the game winner in overtime against Los Angeles Wednesday) is one that will never be exceeded.
...For sports news of even greater import we move across the country and wait until Saturday when Kaitlin Waring and her sisters of the Montpelier High School Lady Solons Soccer team play for the Vermont Division II State Championship. The trip to the title game comes courtesy of a Tuesday semi final win over arch rival Lamoille Union High School (Barre Montpelier Times Argus report here). The anticipated win would mark the second state championship to visit Waring Estates in less than two years. More details to follow. Memo to Pops Waring (from whom news of the title match comes): apologies for the belated reply(ies). Nothing personal---just woefully way behind on a lot of email.
...The Hawks score a stunning 75 points in their opening night loss in Philly last night.
...Suttle World
finds the Kerry controversy most hysterical in the
Senator's response and reaction to to the entire
affair, and reminds the gentle surfer that, yes it
could be worse: this moron could
have been President.
...Finishing off today's update, comes travelin' Matt and another installment of
November 1, 2006
...About an average number of customers at stately Roberts/Suttle Manor last night in the trick or treat department---perhaps four dozen in all.
...Late to publish this morning, but both daily and monthly updates completed. More as time allows.
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