I don’t have to say anything else. Hee!

AT had a nice few news days… http://www.geekfactory.com/FOX-Chicago-063006.wmv http://www.geekfactory.com/NBC-Houston-070606.wmv Also, NY Times on Tuesday, the International Herald Tribune on Wednesday,and the Times Dispatch on Thursday. Not too shabby. :)

According to this website, two people in Germany were arrested for filling soccer balls with concrete, and leaving them on the ground with a sign next to them that said "Can you kick it?" Of course, people tried, and promptly broke their feet. From a PR standpoint, this wouldn’t be good. Lawsuits would abound. But from a strictly funny standpoint, I can’t stop laughing. Think Charlie Brown and the Football.

A number of you have asked me if I’m training this year for the marathon. Indeed I am. I’m also thinking that this is the year that I’m breaking 4:00. All signs on the magic running 8-ball point to it, as I’m in probably the best shape of my life, am actually training, as opposed to just saying "Yeah, I’ll run," then not doing anything, and really following a plan. Of course, this means putting in the miles. Fortunately, I’m using the New York Road Runner’s Club Training Program, which so far, is really spectacular. For me, being a musical person, growing up with music and the arts as an integral part of everything in my life, my running just [...]

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