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David Ortiz gets 5 games

Thursday, July 22nd, 2004




I thought he should have gotten more. I mean, he got the same as the guy who hit a hitter after a guy hit a home run. Although bad, that’s in the course of the game. Throwing bats from your our dugout at (or “in the direction of” if you want to give him credit) umpires isn’t, I’d say.

El Duque rocking

Thursday, July 22nd, 2004




It’s great to see El Duque rocking. Today he had his best start since returning. 3 starts so far – but in the first two he went 2-0 where he got a no decision today. He went 7 strong, allowing just 4 hits and striking out 10.

The Blue Jays pitching was also fantastic, though, and both teams were scoreless up until the bottom of the ninth with two outs when Ruben sends one deep.

The only previous 1-0 win on a game-ending homer for New York was accomplished by Joe Pepitone with leadoff shot in the ninth against the California Angels’ Hoyt Wilhelm on May 18, 1969, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. In addition, Tommy Henrich did it against Brooklyn’s Don Newcombe leading off the ninth inning of the 1949 World Series opener.

It’s funny…

Thursday, July 22nd, 2004




It’s funny when one of your own websites comes up for a search on something you were looking for that is completely unrelated.

I was looking for something yesterday and on the first page… phpBBHacks.com. :)

The Latest from Homestar Runner

Wednesday, July 21st, 2004




I always recommend Homestar Runner, so here we go again!

Check out the Peasant’s Quest Trailer. Be sure to click up around the right corner of the black space for a funny easter egg bit. Tech people should enjoy this cartoon.

The latest Strong Bad E-Mail is hilarious as is the Experimental Film video (click on the director names for a hidden commentary!)

Jeter most respected AL player at the All Star Game

Tuesday, July 20th, 2004




Gammons says that they polled players for both sides and the guys on each side that were named the most were Scott Rolen and Derek Jeter.

Also, if you scroll down a bit… could the other Booney (Mariners second baseman, Bret Boone) end up a Yankee? That would be cool. And he just hit a walk off grand slam against the Red Sox. Crazy.

Link via Alex.

“Girlie-Men” is not offensive

Monday, July 19th, 2004




I guess Arnold Schwarzenegger referred to some legislators as “girlie-men”. I found it a little funny. It’s not offensive. Anyone with common sense knows what he meant. I’ve even used (jokingly – obviously) the term before, although only a few times and not for quite a while, actually. Don’t find many uses for it. ;)

phpBB 2.0.10 Released

Sunday, July 18th, 2004




Well… phpBB 2.0.10 was released on Saturday.

All phpBBs that I am responsible for have been upgraded. 8 changes in all. Anyone who runs phpBB should go ahead and apply them.

The Magic Quill

Saturday, July 17th, 2004




An interesting feature at MuggleNet.com for Harry Potter fans. I have been keeping up with it for a while, but only thought now to blog about it.

SitePoint Forums Turns 5

Thursday, July 15th, 2004




The SitePoint Forums (where I serve as an Advisor) have turned 5 years old. :) Congrats to all of the folks that had a hand in making it the best web development related discussion community that I currently know about.

I have been a member for exactly 3 years, 9 months and 14 days of those 5 years!

Yankees do well at All Star Game

Wednesday, July 14th, 2004




I caught most of the All Star Game. The Yanks did well.

Jeter went 3 for 3, making himself the most successful hitter in All Star Game history. Jeter just does so much. An entry for another day (probably a school of the obvious one, as well).

A-Rod was 1 for 3 with a 2 out RBI, Giambi went 1 for 2 with a run, Matsui and Sheff were both 0 for 1.

Javy pitched a 1-2-3 inning (I think), striking out 2. Flash retired the only man he faced. Mo mowed down Helton, Wilson and Thome to finish the game.

Former Yankee Alfonso Soriano was named MVP.