How's this for loyalty? Lee Enterprises canned the reporter who took a bullet while covering the city council meeting in Kirkwood in which resident Cookie Thornton shot and killed five city officials. Reporter Todd Smith was shot in the hand and has since endured two surgeries. Lee Enterprises which owns the Suburban Journal Newspapers and St. Louis Post-Dispatch among other newspapers, last week told Smith his services are no longer needed.
This story is a bit old but the Riverfront Times Kristin Hinman has a great post in the RFT blog at this site:
April 28, 2009
April 21, 2009
A Great Beer from Michigan
If you read this Blog regularly you know I love big beers. I finally got the chance to taste Bell's Two Hearted Ale on Sunday evening.
I have been aware of Two Hearted Ale for some time, but had just never tasted it. I found it on tap and it was a pleasure. It's of the Indian Pale Ale style and has a tremendous floral hop aroma and pours a cloudy amber color. This fine brew finishes with a nice mix of malts and sweetness. It was so good I ordered a second.
The folks at Bell's know what they're doing and did a terrific job with Two Hearted Ale.
I have been aware of Two Hearted Ale for some time, but had just never tasted it. I found it on tap and it was a pleasure. It's of the Indian Pale Ale style and has a tremendous floral hop aroma and pours a cloudy amber color. This fine brew finishes with a nice mix of malts and sweetness. It was so good I ordered a second.
The folks at Bell's know what they're doing and did a terrific job with Two Hearted Ale.
Let's Go Blues
Three Stanley Cup playoff games are behind us and the Blues are in some deep trouble. The Vancouver Canucks could clinch the best of seven series tonight. I would have to say honestly that the Canucks have been the better team on the ice in all three games.
But, here's hoping the Blues can salvage the game at home tonight and worry about future games one at a time as they are played.
But, here's hoping the Blues can salvage the game at home tonight and worry about future games one at a time as they are played.
Sloppy Writing and Editing at the Post-Dispatch
I've been busy for the past couple of weeks and have not had the time to post. But, a sloppy, sloppy error in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Sports section yesterday almost made me laugh out loud.
On Sunday the Cardinals were rained out in Chicago. Wrote the "paper of record". "The game will be made up as part of a day night doubleheader with separate admissions on July 12th. That is one day before the All-Star Game".
Uh...gee, but no it's not. The All-Star Game is on July 14th at Busch Stadium. Maybe I will mail the paper a Cardinals schedule so it's editors can avoid future errors.
On Sunday the Cardinals were rained out in Chicago. Wrote the "paper of record". "The game will be made up as part of a day night doubleheader with separate admissions on July 12th. That is one day before the All-Star Game".
Uh...gee, but no it's not. The All-Star Game is on July 14th at Busch Stadium. Maybe I will mail the paper a Cardinals schedule so it's editors can avoid future errors.
April 10, 2009
How 'Bout Them Blues!
The St. Louis Blues beat the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight 3-1 and guaranteed themselves an NHL playoff berth for the first time since 2005. The crowd at the Scottrade Center went crazy. Am I jumping on the bandwagon? You bet ya!
LETS GO BLUES!!!
LETS GO BLUES!!!
April 07, 2009
Congratulations to the Tar Heels
Congratulations to Roy Williams and the North Carolina Tar Heels on their winning the NCAA basketball tournament last night.
The Tar Heels beat Michigan State 89-72 in a game that never was very much in doubt. Carolina out-shot and out-rebounded the Spartans and were the better team on the floor. I admire the answers State coach Tom Izzo provided the media afterwards. Izzo told the media that Carolina was "clearly the better team on the floor". I have a lot of respect for both coaches and can tell you both of them and their teams will be back in more Final Fours.
The Tar Heels beat Michigan State 89-72 in a game that never was very much in doubt. Carolina out-shot and out-rebounded the Spartans and were the better team on the floor. I admire the answers State coach Tom Izzo provided the media afterwards. Izzo told the media that Carolina was "clearly the better team on the floor". I have a lot of respect for both coaches and can tell you both of them and their teams will be back in more Final Fours.
I Don't Mean to Sound Negative
I just re-read the two posts below this and they sound negative. Actually, I am a positive person and really hope I am wrong about my assessment of the Cardinals. And I love baseball. I really do. To me it's the greatest game ever invented.
I love the game, it's just some of the greedy owners and greedy players I can't stand.
I love the game, it's just some of the greedy owners and greedy players I can't stand.
Cardinals Bullpen Blows the Opener...And So Do Their Owners
The St. Louis Cardinals bullpen has been a concern all winter to me and everyone to whom I spoke.
The Cardinals opened at home yesterday and lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4. Let's put it this way...the bullpen has issues...MAJOR issues. New closer Jason Motte, gave up a two out three run double to Jack Wilson that put the Pirates ahead to stay. The Cardinals front office had all winter to address the issue and didn't. I am a life long Cardinal fan and an optimist, but given the shortages in the pen and at third and second base, I am afraid it will be a long season. I hope I'm wrong but I don't see this team doing very much. And the Cardinals front office is directly to blame for the problems.
What makes it more annoying is St. Louis is arguably the best baseball town in America. The fans in this medium size market continue to turn out every year and surpass the three million mark in attendance every year. But, what to they get in return? Very little except a cheap group of owners who line their pockets and put little back into the team.
Yesterday the owners of the White Sox and Red Sox postponed their games because of cold and wet conditions. But, not the Cardinals. The owners made 45 thousand fans sit in 30+ degree weather with snow flurries swirling around the stadium.
The Cardinals opened at home yesterday and lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4. Let's put it this way...the bullpen has issues...MAJOR issues. New closer Jason Motte, gave up a two out three run double to Jack Wilson that put the Pirates ahead to stay. The Cardinals front office had all winter to address the issue and didn't. I am a life long Cardinal fan and an optimist, but given the shortages in the pen and at third and second base, I am afraid it will be a long season. I hope I'm wrong but I don't see this team doing very much. And the Cardinals front office is directly to blame for the problems.
What makes it more annoying is St. Louis is arguably the best baseball town in America. The fans in this medium size market continue to turn out every year and surpass the three million mark in attendance every year. But, what to they get in return? Very little except a cheap group of owners who line their pockets and put little back into the team.
Yesterday the owners of the White Sox and Red Sox postponed their games because of cold and wet conditions. But, not the Cardinals. The owners made 45 thousand fans sit in 30+ degree weather with snow flurries swirling around the stadium.
April 02, 2009
MLB is a Week Late This Year
Don't look now, but Major League Baseball opens it's season on Sunday night when the Braves take on the World Champion Phillies.
In case you haven't noticed, it's a week later than in past years. Why you ask? Well it's all due to the greed of MLB and it's __________(you fill in the blank) commissioner Bud Selig. Selig and his cronies decided to hold another stupid World Baseball Classic again this year. It's a joke in that the only ones who care are MLB and it's idiot partner in crime ESPN which showed way too many games in an attempt to legitimize the "event". (I suppose if the so called "World Sports Leader" showed tiddlywinks enough someone would actually think it's a sport, but I digress). The real reason for the tournament is to sell a bunch of worthless MLB crap to wannabe fans in third world nations. Bottom line; money.
So with that farce running in the background Spring Training in Arizona and Florida has stretched on for what seems like six months. But, now the fun begins and true baseball fans can watch their favorite teams battle for the next six months. Oh, but I forgot to tell you. With the season starting a week later, the season will also finish up a week later. And the playoffs will start a week later. Bottom line is the World Series will end a week later guaranteeing that the World Series will stretch into and end for the first time ever in November. Way to go Bud!
In case you haven't noticed, it's a week later than in past years. Why you ask? Well it's all due to the greed of MLB and it's __________(you fill in the blank) commissioner Bud Selig. Selig and his cronies decided to hold another stupid World Baseball Classic again this year. It's a joke in that the only ones who care are MLB and it's idiot partner in crime ESPN which showed way too many games in an attempt to legitimize the "event". (I suppose if the so called "World Sports Leader" showed tiddlywinks enough someone would actually think it's a sport, but I digress). The real reason for the tournament is to sell a bunch of worthless MLB crap to wannabe fans in third world nations. Bottom line; money.
So with that farce running in the background Spring Training in Arizona and Florida has stretched on for what seems like six months. But, now the fun begins and true baseball fans can watch their favorite teams battle for the next six months. Oh, but I forgot to tell you. With the season starting a week later, the season will also finish up a week later. And the playoffs will start a week later. Bottom line is the World Series will end a week later guaranteeing that the World Series will stretch into and end for the first time ever in November. Way to go Bud!
Another Micro Brew Worth Your Time
In the past week, I have had the chance to sample another fine beer. It's the IPA style and I thank my neighbors G&H for providing me the opportunity.
Maharajah IPA from Avery Brewing in Boulder, Colorado is outstanding. The product is actually a Double IPA and carries a mean kick of 10.27% alcohol by volume. It has a cloudy Gold color. This beer starts out with a large head. The first swallow is pleasant with a huge hoppy presence. And it follows with a bitterness all the way down. This is an incredible beer.
Maharajah IPA from Avery Brewing in Boulder, Colorado is outstanding. The product is actually a Double IPA and carries a mean kick of 10.27% alcohol by volume. It has a cloudy Gold color. This beer starts out with a large head. The first swallow is pleasant with a huge hoppy presence. And it follows with a bitterness all the way down. This is an incredible beer.
Staying True to His Word
Mike Anderson is a man of principle. He said he wasn't interested in leaving Missouri for potential job offers at Georgia or Alabama earlier this year. And Anderson's word is good as Gold.
Anderson turned down an offer that would have had him moving to Athens, Georgia to coach the University of Georgia. Reportedly Georgia offered the Tiger's coach two million dollars a year. But, Anderson who told anyone who would listen, that he was staying at Mizzou turned down the extra cash for a chance to get his team to the Final Four. Anderson will reportedly make about 1.55 million dollars a year for the next seven years. I am not a mathmetician, but I calculate his decision to stay at Mizzou is costing him about $450,000 per season. And I dont know many people with that kind of loyalty that would pass up that much money. A lot of coaches pay lip service to staying with their recruits and building a program, but Anderson actually did costing himself and his family resources they could have used to build financial security. Coach Anderson, I respect you and admire the selfless decision you made to stay with the Tiger basketball program. You are a True Son of the University of Missouri. I salute you!
Anderson turned down an offer that would have had him moving to Athens, Georgia to coach the University of Georgia. Reportedly Georgia offered the Tiger's coach two million dollars a year. But, Anderson who told anyone who would listen, that he was staying at Mizzou turned down the extra cash for a chance to get his team to the Final Four. Anderson will reportedly make about 1.55 million dollars a year for the next seven years. I am not a mathmetician, but I calculate his decision to stay at Mizzou is costing him about $450,000 per season. And I dont know many people with that kind of loyalty that would pass up that much money. A lot of coaches pay lip service to staying with their recruits and building a program, but Anderson actually did costing himself and his family resources they could have used to build financial security. Coach Anderson, I respect you and admire the selfless decision you made to stay with the Tiger basketball program. You are a True Son of the University of Missouri. I salute you!
Late Thoughts on the NCAA tournament
It's taken about a week for me to get past my Missouri Tigers' loss to UConn last Saturday afternoon. I really thought the Tigers would win, but ultimately UConn was the better team that particular day. But, still it hurt to see such a fun season come to a close. I miss seeing them running up and down the floor striking fear in the eyes of their opponent. Mizzou truly was this season "The Fastest 40 Minutes in Basketball".
Having time to think about it now, I have to say this team far exceeded my expectations. After Illinois beat the tar out of Mizzou at Christmas time, I figured this was just another team of mediocre selfish players. But, they fooled me and they improved every game as the season went on.
As it turns out this is the best Mizzou team of all time. They won 31 games and made it to the Championship game of the West regional. So my hat's off to coach Mike Anderson and the Tigers.
M-I-Z Z-O-U!!!
Having time to think about it now, I have to say this team far exceeded my expectations. After Illinois beat the tar out of Mizzou at Christmas time, I figured this was just another team of mediocre selfish players. But, they fooled me and they improved every game as the season went on.
As it turns out this is the best Mizzou team of all time. They won 31 games and made it to the Championship game of the West regional. So my hat's off to coach Mike Anderson and the Tigers.
M-I-Z Z-O-U!!!
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