Standings:

Thursday (May 15) was a day designated for (playoff) tickets and the game against the Hammers started out with a playoff atmosphere.
Before the game our manager met with the left side of our defense (shortstop, thirdbase and left fielder) to discuss mistakes made in Tuesday's game. We had a team conference to discuss playing against (argueably) the best pitcher in the league. We came out with a game plan and we stuck to it throughout the night.
Going into the top of the last inning, we were up 7 - 5. We rallied to get runners on first and second so our manager could blast a homerun into deep centerfield. That gave us the insurance we needed to win 10-6.
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Tuesday (May 13) we played against the undefeated first place team.
We got off to a good start by limiting them to two runs in the first two innings while we scored eight.
By the top of the fifth we were up 17-6. We needed to get three outs to mercy them and win. They demonstrated why they are the first place team by scoring 10 runs and cutting our lead to one. But rather than get disheartened, we went right back at them and scored four runs in each of the next two innings and won the game 25-17.
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Thurday (May 8) was my last night of class (the final is in two weeks - pray for me(smiley face)), so I wasn't able to help the team out (aside from not playing(wink smiley face)). Unfortunately, we lost by one run.

Our next game is Tuesday May 13, 2008.
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Tuesday night (May 6) was our third game. We traded runs for a while, before we kicked our defense into high gear and put the game away easily with a final score of 13-6. The umpire was apparently high on weed (according to the catchers who were close enough to smell it on him), but, aside from bad ball and strike calls, still called a good game.
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Sunday morning (May 4) was our second game. We battled the whole game and finally got our first (and second) 1-2-3 inning on defense. When the dust cleared we found ourselves ahead 11-9.
I went 2 for 2 with 2 walks and 2 runs and (a bases loaded single for) an RBI.
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Our softball season started Thursday night (May 1).
While we took early leads, we lost 21-14. Yes. That is not a misprint. It was like a football game.
The pitchers were rusty, so there were a lot of walks. The rain came down for more than 80% of the game, so the ball was slippery. The drops showed up against the lights and that was the distracting to the fielders.
I went 1 for 4 with a walk. I reached base every time (2 errors and a fielder's choice) and scored 4 times.
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You can hear me as a caller to the comedy4cast.com super secret phone line here: Episode 139: Dog Ear

Let's get this party started!
Season 2 is finally here, so let's not spend time introducing it, let us get straight into the material...

We've got a rodent roundup with high-tech equipment, mta news with lower-tech but trying for a high, NY news that'll make your hair stand on end (or high), some US news that talks about getting high, science news that might just teach us why we get high, and a jerk segment that'll help us help the little guy when we are high and mighty.
Stick around because this a high energy show. Oh... and "Hi mom!"

THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BELOW ARE JUST THE OPINIONS OF ONE OF OUR CAST MEMBERS AND DOES NOT REFLECT THE VIEW OF THE ENTIRE STAFF

Recently I heard an interview on the Imus in the Morning Show (yes he's back on the radio). Imus asked a Democratic Party operative, I think it was Paul Begala, who would be on the Democratic ticket for president and vice-president.
The operative said he'd not be surprised if it was a Clinton-Obama or Obama-Clinton ticket. His logical logic was they would be able to work together and it would be encouraged by the party in order to bring the currently divided party together.

This concept is not new.
In 1980, after fellow candidate for the Republican party nomination, George Herbert Walker Bush, called Governor Ronald Wilson Reagan's economic plan "voodoo economics", he was picked to be Reagan's vice-presidential running mate.
In 2004, John Kerry took rival John Edwards as a partner to unseat President George W Bush.

However, I seriously doubt that the two candidates will be running mates in this election cycle.
Let's examine the issue.
I can see why Senator Clinton would agree to take Obama as her vice-president. But I cannot see Hillary Rodham agreeing to be a vice-presidential candidate. I think that she would feel that she'd have a greater impact as the junior senator from New York than as the vice-president.
Obama has the motivation of gaining some very powerful experience if he were tapped to be vice-president of the United States, but I think he understands that there's a great deal of reluctance on the part of Americans to deal with anyone who is involved with the Clinton-Bush regimes (In the debate of Jan. 31, 2008, one of the questions to Hillary was why should we elect another Bush-Clinton family member?). In 4 to 8 years from now, when he would try to run again for the presidency, the stench of working with the Clintons would harm him greater than the benefits of gaining vice-presidential experience. Also, he must have seen that having the clintons backing in future election cycles didn't help Albert Gore or John F Kerry. So, that benefit shouldn't motivate him to join Hillary's ticket.
The final permutation is also unlikely. Obama would have to watch his back at all times if Hillary were his partner. Already a newscaster has raised the specter of John Fitzgerald Kennedy and the worry that Obama might do well to get extra security. Add in all the racial crap that the Clintons have been piling on Obama and the elixir gets more and more poisonous.
Does Barack want that from his "closest ally" 24/7 for the next 4 years? I doubt it.

I think it's much more likely for Edwards to be picked, again, to join the candidate's ticket. Especially if Hillary wins.
I hope Obama chooses someone else, because the way it looks now, I think he'll be getting my vote and I don't want Edwards that close to the presidency.

UPDATED: Feb 14, 2008

We are taking some time between seasons reflecting on what we've done and where we want the show to go.

Thanks,
Opinionated

Season One Finale!

Season One began on December 25, 2006. And while it looked for a while like we would not get the season finished before the second season was set to begin, we finally got it all in the bag!

So listen up as we go though many stories and give our much needed opinions

We've got a rodent roundup.
How short is the MTA shortfall? (Who likes short shorts?)
The MTA gets graded again... might be time for them to apply for a new college?
A load of NYC news! Pigeons, murders (Murdering pigeons in the park?), peeping tom laws, gang colors, and airport upgrades all rate on this show.
Find out who else might be using slave labor! (Hint: It's not us)
Does working the night shift put people at increased risk for cancer? Find out what some scientists think in our science news!
Another exclusive installment of "How not to be a Jerk" which will leave you laughing and informed!

Enjoy!

Should MTA officials have to attend hearings before voting on the budget?
Should fines be levied against people who feed pigeons?
Are planes more dangerous than previously thought? Will technology save the day?
Gasoline shortage rocks China, while a transit strike does the same to France.
A group in Kansas attempts to throw the first rock, but instead gets the books thrown at them! Is homophobia protected by the constitution?
Of course there's a rodent roundup and, unrelated, thanks to all of you who listen!

Correction! Upon Further Review made their announcement in episode 49 (not 29), and are reaching the milestone of 50 episodes (not 30)

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(Don't forget, Tuesday is Election Day! Make sure you vote if you are eligible to do so.)

10 rodents in our roundup.
Hear our mta news. Now with 50% more subway surfing! NYC makes it easier on tourists by installing compass decals at some subway stations.
Hear why NY may be getting more trains, but fewer planes per hour.
Is political correctness run amok? Hear what New Jerseyans will be voting over this November!
Find out about an airport that totally SUX.
We are Opinionated, hear us rap.
Is Opinionated really going to defend French people?

A rant about "historic" and an extra long sports zone. (Sorry Mr. Canadian.)

Shout-outs to Paul, Upon Further Review, Red Boy Featuring Absolute Amy, Pizza Go Here, Second Time Around, and Tiffany!

Enjoy!

MTA news - suicides.

New York News. Metal bats ban ruled on by a judge. Who should be arrested, the alleged flasher, or the one who didn't avert his gaze but instead took pictures?

Suicide rate among young women on the rise. An "How to kill yourself without being a jerk segment".

Interesting science news that you may find electrifying!

A Canadian calls in and tries to make sense before succumbing to a pot-induced haze.

And sports news! (Find out how far we advanced in the playoffs!)

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You asked for opinions, you got opinions. They might not be popular opinions or even lucid, but they are opinions

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Canadian News

Softball rules:
Sec. 10. THE RUNNER IS NOT OUT.
d. When he is hit with a fair, untouched batted ball that has passed a fielder, excluding the pitcher, and in the umpire's judgement, no fielder had a chance to make an out.
m. When hit by a batted ball when touching his base, unless he intentionally interferes with the ball, or a fielder making a play.

Sec. 2. PROTESTS THAT WILL BE RECEIVED.
Protests that shall be received and considered include matters of the following types
a. Misinterpretation of a playing rule.
b. Failure of an umpire to apply the correct rule to a given situation.

Sec. 3. PROTESTS INVOLVING JUDGEMENT AND INTERPRETATION OF RULE.
Protests may involve both a matter of judgement and the interpretations of a rule.
An example of a situation of this type follows:
With one out and the runners on second and third bases, the batter flied out. The runner on third tagged up after the catch, the player on second did not. The runner on third crossed the plate before the ball was played at second base
for the third out. The umpire did not allow the run to score. The questions as to whether the runners left their bases before the catch and whether the play at second was made before the player on third crossed the plate, are solely matters of judgement and are not protestable. The failure of the umpire to allow the run to score was a misinterpretation of a playing rule and was a proper subject for protest.

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Interview with someone who visited Canada and survived!

A Rodent Roundup and... MTA, New York, USA, Canada, World, Sports, Entertainment, and Father's Day news.

Regular news and a couple of callers!

D-Day Show
Show took an extra couple days, but it's packed with stuff.
Here's the Canadian story we didn't get to.
Welcome back to America to Upon Further Review.

Fight ALS!

3 MTA news articles. NYC news involving Sept. 11, 2001. NJ mom makes news. Georgia makes a decision on the HPV vaccine. Canadian Postal News. Australia deals with Kangaroos and toothpaste. Science news involving a new birth control pill, but is it safe? Can news about the plans to shoot one's family be weird? A sports roundup.
A special Memorial day tribute.
Some shout-outs and I try the listener line to see how difficult and painful it is!

PATH/NJ news.
NY City and State news.
Postal office adds cost to send first class mail and a "forever" stamp.

Canadian Gravity
Canadian Sports
Entertainment news.
And actual real phone messages from actual real listeners

Special 19.5 Show!

Special Guest Caller at the end of the show!

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Listen and relax!

I just want to remind all of you that the postal office is raising rates on stamps on Monday. If you have some mail to send, get it out Friday or Saturday or you'll risk paying 2 cents more on stuff! I meant to have it in the show, but I accidentally left it out!

MTA, NYC, NJ, USA, Canadian, World, and Science news.

A funny yet inappropriate headline (taken out of context).
A short Rodent Round-up.

A thank you to Upon Further Review for mentioning us on their show,
an announcement of a myspace page,
and a request that listeners call and leave a message on the comment line at 206-350-7216 for the upcoming 20th show!

Thanks and enjoy!

MTA, NYC, NJ, USA, Canadian, Science, and Weird News.

The rodent report.

A round up of important sports events.

By the way, you can hear me sing "The Gambler" here.

My take on the media reporting of the Virginia Tech tragedy.

NYC commuter tax.
USA news, Canadian news, world news, baseball news, and softball news.

Hear me sing "The Gambler" here.

A quick less than five minute show...

A take on the Imus story.

And a very short (it's shorter then you think) Canadian news story.

A special April 1, 2007 Globe and National Enquirer show!

The holiday comes this week, and we will probably be off next week.

Wishing you all a happy holiday!

Show ran late....
But here it is:

New MTA theme, but no MTA news.

NY State tax credit for renters?
Are there too many cameras in NJ also? Is NJ insane?

Some Canadian news, why we really shouldn't poke fun at our less fortunate brethren up north.

This week is a 1984 news week. We got cameras and thought police and it's also in Europe!

Save Darfur.

Some really weird news.
Is drinking alcohol worse than Ecstasy?

Rant against the Media (May not be work safe).

Tuesday night we had a family celebration, so the show was postponed.

Sorry for the delay.

This show has MTA, NYC, NJ, USA, Postal, Canada, weird, and science news!

MTA news

NYC news - Should people who target elderly be punished harsher than someone who targets young adults?

New York State news - Adding deposit requirement to non-carbonated drink bottles?

USA news - Is it a conspiracy that some dollar coins were printed with mistakes?

Canadian news

Some weird and science news.

A thank you to Red Boy and Absolute Amy vs. Upon Further Review.

And Whaddya know?

A coca-cola update!

Enjoy the picture of the deer from the trip to Ohio.

Some MTA news.

Reaction, and my revised take, on the N-Word ban.

NYC News.

(Mock) NJ News.

A canada news story.

Some science news.

A special thanks to the hosts of the Redboy and Absolute Amy podcast

And a shout-out/thanks to all You special listeners.

This is a quick show, since I won't be around to put out Monday's show.
This was supposed to go up Thursday night, but podomatic was having trouble allowing uploads, so here it is...

Enjoy!

This is a picture I took of the LIRR today. If you look closely, you can see the gap between the train and platform.

A correction about dollar coins.

Should the NYPD video tape protesters?

Gaps continue between trains and platform; federal government to mediate?

Controversial death certificate bill in Tennessee.

Canadian nosebleed news.

Happy Lincoln's Birthday err um Washington's Birthday, oh right, President's Day!

MTA still not living up to standards, call a taxi.

See my main source of news... here.

New York State comptroller mess.

Would you like a dollar coin?

Why are honeybees dying?

Can you walk and chew gum at the same time? How about walk and listen to music?

What can Canada do to improve its postal system?

Some science news.

A glance at the calendar and a thank you to those who have helped the show. A special thank you to Upon Further Review

Eminent domain and other city news.
A live report from Fulton Street.
FDNY college scam.
Everyone likes a parade?
Help save Darfur
Canadian skiing

National News and politics.

Some science news to keep you awake.

And some horrifying weird news.

This episode is marked explicit because of discussions of current events. Please don't listen if you are under 18 or if talk about adult situations in the news bothers you.

Metro New York News
USA National News and Politics. Hillary for Prez? Why did John Kerry drops out of the race? Minimum Wage bill fails on Senate floor.
Canada faces Icy roads
A little weird news.
Some health news.
A quick glance back at an old story that was submited by my favorite Sojourner. While I had this in one of the copies of the 'cast, it didn't make it into the official version. Thanks for the comment! (We can see from this story that the media is not infallible and we should not be quick to castigate "villains" before we know enough of the facts.)
And a book recommendation.

How many bottles are left on the wall?

Why is January 22 important?

Emergency services in NY to gain technology to allow them to receive images from people's cameras or cell phones?
Should Steinberg pay the mother of the girl he allegedly killed $15 million dollars?
Is the China receiving arms from the USA?

Some MTA News, some fun News, and some Canadian news

Does anyone else find the words of the Hamas "leader" very ironic?

And i gloat over a nice upset.

Also, if you like laughing, check out The Onion.

Martin Luther King's words still live. audio, text, and video
Should NYC ban the n-word, even symbolicly?

How powerful is this show? Did Politicians scrap the Geico ads because of last week's show?
A slight correction in my instructions to the MTA and...
How many bottles are left on the wall?

In International news:
I give my opinion on the Iraq war, and the new policy governing air-travelers from Canada and other countries.

Funny News:
Are sponsored studies sometimes biased?

Some shout-outs, a recommendation for a vidcast and a book.

Is this cartoon anti-semitic?

Which politician is going is going to solve all of Israel's problems?

Can Canada do something right (PDF)?

How much coca-cola is enough? And a special voice.

MTA News:
Geico to advertise on George Washington Bridge?
Subway rescue
Subway delays
How I would fix the subway (at least for one of the stations that I use)

NFL and border news...
Enjoy!

Happy new year to everyone - to all who listen!
Here's hoping this year will be better for you in every way.

Discussed in this show... science and gay sheep... notable dead people... and why to be sure to use a tissue when you sneeze

Also, a shout-out to all you brave enough to listen.

Websites discussed:
http://www.furtherreview.net/?p=54#comments
Science and gay sheep

Subjects discussed: New York state politics smelling. How to make New Yorkers more civil. Another example of how the McCain-Feingold law is bad. How are the Iranian and the USA Presidents similar? Is Iran really dangerous or are they just posturing for effect and bargaining power? Is there really a higher power or is all just a jedi mind trick? And, if it is all a mind trick, is that good?

Websites discussed:
http://furtherreview.net
http://www.rabbijoeinjerusalem.podomatic.com
http://israelisms.com
http://comedy4cast.com
http://www.lcmedia.com/mind458.htm