Tuesday, December 11, 2012

In last year on HOF ballot, case made for ‘Murph’ | David O'Brien - AJC Braves - If integrity and character are going to keep out of the HOF the most accomplished hitter (Barry Bonds) and most accomplished pitcher (Roger Clemens) most of us will see in our lifetimes, then integrity and character should be enough to put Dale Murphy over the top.

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http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2012/12/10/in-last-year-on-hof-ballot-heres-case-for-murph/


Demand for Alabama tickets to BCS Championship Game far greater than 2009 | al.com - Don Kausler Jr.


http://themeck.blogspot.com/2012/12/demand-for-alabama-tickets-to-bcs.html


Clinton rides high poll numbers into private life (for now?) – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs


http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/12/10/clinton-rides-high-poll-numbers-into-private-life-for-now/?hpt=hp_bn3


‘Thanks for Ruining My Life’ - Newsweek and The Daily Beast - Abigail Pesta - Savannah Dietrich says she was furious when she blasted out a defiant tweet this summer, naming two boys who had sexually assaulted her. “There you go, lock me up. I’m not protecting anyone that made my life a living Hell,” the 16-year-old high-school student wrote.

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http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2012/12/09/thanks-for-ruining-my-life.html


Nightengale: Royals GM finds trade criticism 'insulting' - USATODAY - Kansas City Royals general manager Dayton Moore is furious Monday afternoon, livid at the accusations, and trying to keep a calm demeanor on the telephone.

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http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/royals/2012/12/10/royals-rays-trade-dayton-moore-james-shields-wil-myers/1759837/


Monday, December 10, 2012

Mr. President, End This War | Politics News | Rolling Stone - Jann S. Wenner - The war on pot is a colossal waste of money and human potential

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http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/mr-president-end-this-war-20121210


Richard Branson's Son Challenges the War on Drugs in New Documentary | Politics News | Rolling Stone - Kristen Gwynne - 'Breaking the Taboo' features interviews with Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter and more


http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/richard-bransons-son-challenges-the-war-on-drugs-in-new-documentary-20121207


Brent bond set at $500,000; crash scene details emerge - USATODAY - Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Josh Brent remained incarcerated Sunday after his bond was set at $500,000. - Brent's attorney, George Milner, told the Associated Press the bond was excessive and beyond what the Cowboys had authorized him to post.


http://themeck.blogspot.com/2012/12/brent-bond-set-at-500000-crash-scene.html


Western Kentucky hires Bobby Petrino to coach football - USATODAY - Petrino will make $850,000 in base salary, nearly double the $475,000 Taggart was paid, and will owe the school $1.2 million if he leaves before the end of the four-year contract.

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http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2012/12/10/western-kentucky-football-hires-bobby-petrino/1759137/


Report: If Cleveland Browns hire Michael Lombardi, Alabama's Nick Saban would be likely head coach target | al.com - Andrew Gribble


http://themeck.blogspot.com/2012/12/report-if-cleveland-browns-hire-michael.html


Auburn screen-printing company selling pro-Notre Dame T-shirts for BCS title game | al.com


http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/12/auburn_screen_printing_company.html


ESPN analysts: Notre Dame will beat Alabama thanks to goal line defense | al.com


http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2012/12/espn_analysts_notre_dame_will.html#incart_river