The Top 50 Essential Non-Fiction Books for Weirdos | Geez Pete. The Best Sports Journalism Ever (According to Bill Simmons) By C. Max Magee posted at 7:21 am on October 12, 2008 12 I’m still fairly new to reading ESPN’s Bill Simmons (and despite his relentless Boston boosterism, I get a kick out of his columns). One reason is that he has some interests beyond the ballfield, quite rare for folks who make a living in sports punditry, and contained within his columns, you’ll sometimes find gems like the list of “best sports pieces ever written” that he dropped into his “Mailbag” this week.
The list is really terrific, and, as much because I want to remember it as I do share it with you, I decided to try to find links to some of these pieces online (or at least to the books that contain them). Simmons put the list together after a fan asked him whether his recent footnote-adorned column on Manny Ramirez was in tribute to David Foster Wallace. So, literary sports fans, do you have any you want to add to this list? See Also: The New New Journalists, Football Books: A Best Sports Writing Addendum. Best stories by award winning Seattle journalist Erik Lacitis.
Erik Lacitis Instant Seattle Whether you're a new arrival or native, astound your friends with these stories of Seattle lore! I hope you enjoy them, Erik. Want to get notified when new stories appear? Sign up here! Stories by Erik that readers particularly liked. Here is a selection of pieces I have written over the years. They’re on a variety of subjects, although blocked together are some of the stories I wrote when I traveled to Latvia in Eastern Europe in 1990 and 1991, as it broke away from the Soviet Union after 50 years of domination.
I, too, am an immigrant. Thanks, Erik. -- "'Welcome Home' -- Discovering A Homeland. " ___________________________________________________________________________ A selection of other stories: -- "The Beat Is Different Now For A Tough Irish Cop Who Held Court At Sonics Games. " Creating a Life Plan. I am a busy executive, husband, father, grandfather, blogger, and Sunday school teacher. I play a lot of roles. I’ll bet you do, too. I am often asked, “How do you get it all done?” Two words: Life Plan. Sadly, I have met very few people who have a plan for their life. They may plan their careers, the building of a new home, or even a vacation. Michael’s e-book is brilliant. . – CRAIG GROESCHEL Pastor, LifeChurch.TV Author, Weird: Because Normal Isn’t Working In fact, most people spend more time planning a one-week vacation than they spend planning their life.
I believe that this is why so many people end up discouraged, disillusioned, and wondering what went wrong. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be this way. Why do you need a life plan? It will give you clarity about where your life is headed.It will keep you in balance when things get crazy.It will give you peace of mind, knowing you are are addressing those aspects of your life that matter most. Get your FREE e-book now. How do you feel full without eating carbs? : AskReddit. Understanding how you process information to help you get organized, part I. When you read a book or newspaper article, do you instantly commit it to memory? Or, are you someone who likes to pace the floor when you’re thinking? Maybe you are someone who can hear a lecture and have no need to take a single note? How you process information has a strong correlation to how you may want to organize your home and office. Strategies that work well for an audible processor might fall flat on someone who prefers to intake information visually.
Knowing yourself and your preferences can make a difference in how successful you are at creating an organization system. The first step is to begin by identifying what type of an information processor you are: visual, auditory, or kinesthetic/tactile. Directions: Add one point to your score for each statement that strongly applies to you. Visual processor – Auditory processor – Kinesthetic/Tactile processor – Which category best represented your processing style? Meet the Five Families : Mobs and Gangsters. Should we really listen to others or trust our own instincts and do what we want?
I think I care too much about what people think or say about me. I think I read into people's reactions too much instead of being able to judge my own feelings about things. Recently my roommate has had an issue with me which she just brought to my attention even though we've been living for a month now. We were completely thinking different things about each other, she was trying to be cold to me and steer me away while I was trying to be friendly to her. Maybe the reason I was being friendly to her was because I thought she was quiet and shy. We had a conversation about what was bothering her which was me being extremely inconsiderate about things and not doing things she had asked before, continually repeating that I just didn't get it.
Is it strange to laugh when other people get upset about tiny little things? My point is she got so upset over something so small, and so trivial. Is it best to try to ignore other people's reactions to things? Kissing Suzy Kolber » Blog Archive » Commenter Mock Drafts: The Best of Fast Food | kissingsuzykolber.com. On the sixth day God created animal style fries, and they were good. Now that the NFL Draft has come and gone it’s time to hand the Friday Mock Drafts over to you, the reader.
This week’s draft topic is inspired by a behind-the-scenes argument between members of KSK over whether Popeye’s is a better fast food option than Burger King. It is. By a lot. But what of all the other fast food options lurking out there? That’s where you come in. Everyone is free to draft their favorite fast food establishment in the comment section, but please, play by the rules*. The guidelines are fairly simple. I’ll get things started with a ceremonial first pick, In ‘N Out Burger.
*This means drafting one eatery at a time and waiting ten picks before selecting again. I want more like this! Funny Complaint Letters and Funny Customer Service – Chad Bradley is on the case-RollZero. How to buy a men's suit online - dealnews.com. A decade ago no one would've believed that we'd be buying suits online, but the truth is, there are countless opportunities to boost your wardrobe on the web. "You can save 20% to 50% by buying online," says Michael Lubarsky, contributing fashion writer for AskMen.com.
Below are some tips you should remember when looking for suits online. The modern cut Lubarsky says online is the place to go for modern styles like Italian and European cuts where the jacket is blocky and tailored at the waist. However, these styles typically lack a vent in the back, which means they can be restrictive. If you're not in shape or don't like fitted styles, look for a suit with side vents (pictured) or a central vent, which allows for more movement. For big names such as Valentino and Armani, Lubarsky says to check out Bluefly.com. Know your measurements Before you begin your quest for the perfect suit, you'll need to know your measurements. Waist size is also important. Don't fear the unknown brand — Brian T. Give Me The Rock » Blog Archive » Simmons on Fantasy Basketball. Forging Ahead - How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love eBay.
Or, how I learned to stop worrying and love eBay The auction site eBay is packed with objects purported to be ancient, like this "XTREME! " Moche-style ceramic vessel. A little over a decade ago, archaeologists experienced a collective nightmare--the emergence of eBay, the Internet auction site that, among other things, lets people sell looted artifacts. The black market for antiquities has existed for centuries, of course, with devastating consequences for the world's cultural heritage. But we could at least take some comfort that it was largely confined to either high-end dealers on one end of the economic spectrum or rural flea markets on the other. The sheer physical constraints of transporting and selling illegal artifacts kept the market relatively small.
But the rise of online auction sites promised to drastically alter the landscape. Back in the pre-eBay days, the cost of acquiring and selling an antiquity was high. How is it possible? But the high-enders are indeed affected. Let's Watch Documentaries! Tales from the Boobie Bar. Mafia control of NYC services. How would you get rid of a body? : AskReddit. Linux Mint: Your Best Choice for a Desktop Linux OS. Ubuntu has been heralded by many as the apogee of the user-friendly, consumer driven Linux distribution. But what if there was an even better alternative? An operating system that benefits from the extensive Ubuntu repository, the proven Debian core and an user interface that would make it easy for Windows users to switch?
And better yet, how about an operating system with the motto “From Freedom Came Elegance“? Linux Mint, a distribution based on Ubuntu, has won a significant share of users, and represents a better Linux experience for both advanced and first time users. Gloria, or version 7, was launched by the development team in June and is based on Ubuntu 9.04 “˜Jaunty Jackalope’. The Mint tools, a set of applets or small applications, pre-installed extras and a customized theme package are basically what set Linux Mint apart.
The theme looks sleek and attractive, with shades of minty green and black, unlike the brown bliss of its father. The Wire... what next?