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In the latest statistics on life expectancy, the Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk area has the greatest average life expectancy at 83 years. I believe there is a causal relationship here with the success of the UConn wbb program contributing to the overall quality of life in the state. Hawaii is...

74-72 on buzzer beater.

I have seen some plain crazy stuff on clips of this popular show, but this performance of a very difficult piece just blew me away. My daughter texted me to find it, and it was well worth the time. Fat fingered the thread title, sorry.

Sue scored 18 and had 10 assists to help eliminate the Mystics 97-84 yesterday. She never ceases to amaze.

St Louis Post Dispatch article about the woman's game tonight and in general. Guy touts Paige and Boston as a reason for even doubters to watch the game. Well written and complimentary to the programs, kids, and WBB in general...

In an editorial in the CT Post extolling their pride in the UConn Huskies women's team, they posted a photo of some of the ladies holding the trophy and wearing their Final Four hats. It was a lovely photo of Azzi, CW, and Paige in the gym with confetti all around and Cut the Net T shirts on...

When Carthaginian general Hannibal landed his huge army in Spain in preparation for an attack on Roman Italy, his advisors told him there was no way to get the men horses, and elephants across the Alps. Faced with a seemingly insurmountabe obstacle, he was recorded as having said , "I shall find...

Mir and Virginia playing Wake Forest now in ACC tournament. Mir just took a nice charge.

Vandy won first tournament game vs T A&M,Gary Blair's last game. Big deal!

Deadspin has a nice article on UConn and Paige. Titled "Paige Beuckers returns from injury, immediately does Paige Beuckers things." Free online if you choose.

Lady Vols lost again to a Bama team that did enough to hang on for a W. And Jordan Horston was injured to make the loss more painful. Not sure what Bama has over Tennessee, but they have a streak going for sure. Hope Ms Horston is not badly injured, but it did not look good.

Senator and patriot and great man Bob Dole died today. He was a rare man that crossed lines to pass legislation for all Americans. A severely wounded veteran he fought tirelessly for America's troops.

Musical great died today at his home in Connecticut. Guess he was a jet to his last dying day. Guy was a genius.

In the obituary section of a Pittsburgh, Pa paper, the following was published. "Wayne Olexa, 76, of Crafton,Pa., formerly of Swissvale,Pa passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021, after a long bout with the Steelers. He was at home with family when they went into overtime against the 0-8...

Comedian who made political comments and teased every president and pol for many years has died. Groundbreaker who took no sides or prisoners.

Drew Pyne a New Canaan native, is third string qb at Notre Dame. Currently leading his team over a tough Wisconsin team.

Longtime Steeler lineman, two time Pro Bowler, radio broadcaster for Steeler games, and Pittsburgh through and through. Died at 63 of ALS. RIP sir.

Bundesliga legend and all scoring leader died at 75 years of age. Striker for Bayern Munich for years during 60s and 70s. RIP

Legendary football coach and Birmingham, Al native passed away at 91 years of age. Had a storied career and had 33 winning seasons in NCAA football. RIP, Coach.

Founding member and sartorial trendsetter of Kool and the Gang passed away at 70 years of age. RIP sax man.

I missed this last Wednesday but Ron Popeil, the television huckster who brought us the Chop-o- Matic, the Veg-o-Matic, and countless other gadgets. Popeil convinced people to buy his "Inventions" on a grand scale and became one of the earliest "as seen on TV" gurus. His catchphrase introduced...

Bob Moses has passed away at 86. He was a leader in the early civil rights movement and founder of SNCC. He later founded The Algebra Project to promote math education as a way out of poverty and ignorance. Quiet and dedicated, he spent his life in the service of others. A man to be much...

Hope you enjoy a delicious treat today.

Ms Ricki Wertz passed away at the the age of 86. She was a television pioneer in the Pittsburgh, Pa market. She hosted a children's program in the late fifties and through the sixties. I believe every child in Pittsburgh watched "Ricki and Copper" at least sometimes. She went on to host a junior...

Sanford Clark, who recorded "The Fool" in the fifties, has died from Covid complications. Elvis covered it twice. Clark never made it big in music, but that song charted in 1956.

An Italian group selected the top 50 pizza joints in the USA. New York, Chicago, and San Francisco were the most prolific places. In don't see any Connecticut shops, but I know that many here have a favorite local place in mind...

20 years ago today Lloyd McClendon, at the time Pittsburgh Pirates manager, made history by stealing first base. Upset at a close call that went against his Bucs, McClendon argued vociferously with the umpire. He was ejected from the park, and went back to kick dirt as all good managers resort...

SCOTUS voted 9-0 against NCAA in case involving the granting of education related gifts to student athletes. Opinions indicate trouble for NCAA on compensation issues going forward.

Montana Fouts ,who threw a perfect game Friday night, has been knocked out of the elimination game against FSU. Bama has lacked enthusiasm and hitting last nifght and tonight. looks bad for the Bama ladies.

Played a cop named Lincoln Hayes on " Mod Squad". Show was a huge hit, and the actors were well liked, but none of them made it big after the series ended.

Bama advances to Sunday semis

Amazing finish in a 2-1 win over Ok St. These kids are magic!

JMU, first time players in WCWS of softball, beat #1 Oklahoma in game one. Quite a cinderella story here.

Singer B J Thomas, whose "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head" famously bejeweled the bicycle scene in "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid", has died of lung cancer complications at 78. He sang many hits over the years.