Achenblog: July 31, 2005 - August 6, 2005
Joel-Be-Gone
Sorry for the lack of a posting -- Joel's driving around the Keystone State for some reason, making barely audible and unnecessary cell phone calls. Something about apologizing for his abject lack of talent. He's missing another sizzler here today....
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August 5, 2005; 5:47 PM ET |
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The Nightmare of the Wrong Book
I'm going to California for two weeks and will travel pretty much the length of the state, supervising strike-slip faults and pondering tectonic plates. The North American plate and the Pacific plate are sliding past one another, fitfully,...
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Joel Achenbach
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August 4, 2005; 12:45 PM ET |
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Never Did It, And Never Will Again
From David Von Drehle: I do not do so-called "drugs," or any other banned substances. Period. I don't see how I can say it any plainer. That means all drugs, including cocaine and/or heroin, which have no place in...
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Joel Achenbach
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August 3, 2005; 3:44 PM ET |
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Fishin' For Dubya
Been thinkin' bout the president's talk with the Texas reporters. It's like they're fishing, there's a big ol' bass they want to hook, but he won't bite. The bass will nibble at the hook, but he knows the game....
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Joel Achenbach
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August 3, 2005; 8:31 AM ET |
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Freeloading in the Neighborhood
My critics say all I ever do is sort on my porch and smoke stoges and fret about the crab grass. This is a vicious lie. I also monitor the tomatoes. Tomatoes ripen more quickly if you coach them....
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Joel Achenbach
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August 3, 2005; 8:05 AM ET |
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Raffy Strikes Out
For years, until yesterday, Rafael Palmeiro was one of the good guys. He was a role model: A pretty ordinary looking athlete who developed a beautiful swing and came to the ballpark every day ready to contribute. He...
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Joel Achenbach
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August 1, 2005; 6:27 PM ET |
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Appropriately Nuanced Blog Item
President Bush has taken advantage of the Senate recess to appoint John Bolton as Ambassador to the United Nations. He has also appointed his daughters, Barbara and Jenna, as ambassadors to the Turks and Caicos, respectively. He is...
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August 1, 2005; 8:35 AM ET |
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