Just a few more hours until the worst of the heat wave is done, if the forecast is correct. Man, I used to do two-a-day football practices in this kind of heat. Of course, I was a different person then. Speaking of football, it seems the ball in in the court of the NFL players union to get the lockout settled. I find it hard to sympathize with either side, although playing football for a living is brutal and likely shortens life. Phil Mushnick, writing in the New York Post, put it best. Before siding with the players, two questions had to be asked. One: how do they stand on forcing season ticket holders to buy tickets to pre-season games? And two: how do they stand on the PSL issue? In case you are unaware, a PSL is a license to insure the privilege of owning a seat. One must be purchased in addition to the seats themselves. They are at least ten thousand dollars. I doubt the players object to these practices. Like the government and unions, players and owners will squeeze the public for all they can. Fortunately for them, there are still enough wealthy people out there willing to pony up. Only the rich and union workers, particularly those in government, can afford to go to games regularly.
Rest in Peace Amy Winehouse, 27. I've never heard any of her songs, but I understand she was very talented. I just wasn't able to get past her in your face appearance. There seemed to be a beautiful girl underneath that hard surface. I hope she finds the happiness that eluded her on earth on the other side. What a shame.
Thanks to the folks at Toluna surveys for the check that covered today's expenses.
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