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A Whole New Meaning To ‘Bronx Bombers’
The New York Yankees are a ghost ship. Derek Jeter’s broken ankle is just the exclamation point. From the very start of postseason play, the Yankees have been anemic at the plate. Stats (via ESPN): Fun fact to know and … Continue reading
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Tagged ALCS, ALDS, Bronx Bombers, Detroit Tigers, ESPN, New York Yankees
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The New Republic Disses Scott Brown, Dishes Boston Globe
Excellent grist for the Massachusetts mill in the latest issue of The New Republic. First up: According to TNR, incumbent Sen. Scott Brown has already lost to challenger Elizabeth Warren. Dead tree version (web version here): Brown and Out Why … Continue reading
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Tagged 1994, Boston Globe, Charlie Manning, Elizabeth Warren, Frank Phillips, Mitt Romney, Mormonism, Scott Brown, Ted Kennedy, The New Republic
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Raul Ortiz
Yes, the Yankees lost Game One of the ALCS after coming back from a 4-0 deficit and, yes, they may have lost the irreplaceable Derek Jeter for who knows how long, but attention must be paid to Raul Ibanez, who … Continue reading
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Tagged ALCS, David Ortiz, Derek Jeter, greatest clutch hitter, New York Yankees, Raul Ibanez
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Quote o’ the Day (Lindsay Lohan Edition)
Russian-nesting-doll like, our Quote o’ the Day is the Quote of the Day from the Boston Globe’s Namesniks: That would be as opposed to the truthful lies Lindsay tells on a regular basis? Just wondering.
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Tagged Boston Globe, Dina Lohan, Lindsay Lohan, Names, TMZ Live
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It’s Good To Live In A Two-Daily Town (Kennebunker Mentality)
The local dailies turn the spotlight on Maine’s Zumba hooker and her client list – will it or won’t it be made public? Details at IGTLTDT.
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Tagged Alexis Wright, Boston Globe, Boston Herald, IGTLTDT, Maine, Zumba hooker
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Scott Brown And Elizabeth Warren’s Mesothelioma Two-Step
The candidates for the Massachusetts U.S. Senate seat – incumbent Scott Brown (R-Mr. Western Massachusetts Milano’s Lunch) and challenger Elizabeth Warren (D-Ms. Western Massachusetts Childhood Vacation) – are currently engaged in an Asbestos Victim Bakeoff. Brown campaign ad: Transcript: … Continue reading
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Tagged asbestos victims, Elizabeth Warren, mesothelioma, Quincy Shipyard, Scott Brown, Virginia Jackson
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It’s Good To Live In A Two-Daily Town (Today’s The Day The Chinstrokers Have Their Picnic)
For the vice presidential debate post mortems, you can’t tell the thumbsuckers at the local dailies without a scorecard. Or IGTLTDT.
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Tagged Boston Globe, Boston Herald, IGTLTDT, post mortems, vice presidential debate
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Hey, Does THIS Violate The People’s Pledge?
From our False Alarm desk: An outfit called United Steelworkers Political Action Fund has released what it describes as “Shame on You, Scott Brown :30 TV.” But it’s not actually a TV ad. According to a press release published … Continue reading
It’s Good To Live In A Two-Daily Town (Globe Biden Its Time?)
The Herald takes it to Joe Biden today. The Globe takes it easy. Details at IGTLTDT.
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Tagged Boston Globe, Boston Herald, credit card companies, Joe Biden, Paul Ryan, vice presidential debate
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