Welcome to another issue of Stories You Might Have Missed.
Today's the big day in the NFL. First, as a warmup to the game I'm waiting for, the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Arizona Cardinals. By all accounts the Cardinals have no right being in the game (they could win inside their division, they don't run, they don't have defense, blah blah blah). Obviously, the Cardinals have (so far) proved their naysayers wrong.
Of course, I've picked against the Cardinals not once but twice already, so this makes it a trifecta. Philly does their part to keep the dream of an all Pennsylvania Super Bowl in tact.
Then, at 6:30 EST, my Steelers take on the hated Ravens for the third time this year. I, of course, picked the Steelers to beat the birds yet again...and not only beat them, but beat them badly.
Of course, there are more stories out there besides football.
Apparently, there are still Pirates in the world (but they seem to have about the same management skills as the Pittsburgh Pirates.) According to Yahoo! news, a Somali pirate's body washed ashore with $153,000 in a plastic bag stuck in the pirate's pocket. It appears the pirate was part of the crew that got a $3,000,000 ransom for the release of a Saudi oil tanker.
No word if the pirate that was found was forced to walk the plank.
Second, it seems my old stomping grounds of Burlington, VT have been named the healthiest city in America. For anyone who has lived there, that isn't surprising. The city is gorgeous, clean, and HILLY! Anyone who chooses to walk will burn calories easily. Anyone who chooses to live there in the winter will burn off any fat they have accumulated as the body tries to stay warm. Seriously though, it's a beautiful city that's teeming with health conscious people and stores. You can eat any number of healthy alternatives to the typical cheesesteaks and fries that other parts of the nation are known for (like my home state of Pennsylvania for instance).
Finally, in other news that affects me, it seems that Scorpios get more asthma. The article claims that:
Interesting. I'm no doctor, but it seems to make a little bit of sense (and yet, it still seems like I'd rather take my chances with mold and dust mites when the baby gets older rather than right at birth...)
And there you have it, the news that you might have otherwise missed. You're welcome. (Go Steelers!)
Image sources:
http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/GAL/SPSP~Pirates-Only-Posters.jpg
http://student.plattsburgh.edu/jfree001/Pittsburgh%20Steelers.jpg
Today's the big day in the NFL. First, as a warmup to the game I'm waiting for, the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Arizona Cardinals. By all accounts the Cardinals have no right being in the game (they could win inside their division, they don't run, they don't have defense, blah blah blah). Obviously, the Cardinals have (so far) proved their naysayers wrong.Of course, I've picked against the Cardinals not once but twice already, so this makes it a trifecta. Philly does their part to keep the dream of an all Pennsylvania Super Bowl in tact.
Then, at 6:30 EST, my Steelers take on the hated Ravens for the third time this year. I, of course, picked the Steelers to beat the birds yet again...and not only beat them, but beat them badly.
Of course, there are more stories out there besides football.
Apparently, there are still Pirates in the world (but they seem to have about the same management skills as the Pittsburgh Pirates.) According to Yahoo! news, a Somali pirate's body washed ashore with $153,000 in a plastic bag stuck in the pirate's pocket. It appears the pirate was part of the crew that got a $3,000,000 ransom for the release of a Saudi oil tanker.No word if the pirate that was found was forced to walk the plank.
Second, it seems my old stomping grounds of Burlington, VT have been named the healthiest city in America. For anyone who has lived there, that isn't surprising. The city is gorgeous, clean, and HILLY! Anyone who chooses to walk will burn calories easily. Anyone who chooses to live there in the winter will burn off any fat they have accumulated as the body tries to stay warm. Seriously though, it's a beautiful city that's teeming with health conscious people and stores. You can eat any number of healthy alternatives to the typical cheesesteaks and fries that other parts of the nation are known for (like my home state of Pennsylvania for instance).Finally, in other news that affects me, it seems that Scorpios get more asthma. The article claims that:
The reason for the disparity is not clear, but the sterile conditions under
which American babies are born may be a factor. Babies in developing countries
encounter more infections, so they may be better equipped to withstand less
serious assaults associated with asthma, like mold and dust mites.
Interesting. I'm no doctor, but it seems to make a little bit of sense (and yet, it still seems like I'd rather take my chances with mold and dust mites when the baby gets older rather than right at birth...)
And there you have it, the news that you might have otherwise missed. You're welcome. (Go Steelers!)
Image sources:
http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/GAL/SPSP~Pirates-Only-Posters.jpg
http://student.plattsburgh.edu/jfree001/Pittsburgh%20Steelers.jpg
I've been to Burlington several times. The hills are a challenge during winter. And you're right, there is no reason to be out of shape in that town.
ReplyDeleteGo Steelers.
Go Steelers! Been a Steelers fan almost as long as I've been a Reds fan.
ReplyDeleteAlthough it looks right now like the Cardinals are going to the Super Bowl in the NFC.
Burlington is a beautiful spot. Given the setting and a university town, it has a lot.
ReplyDeleteGood luck to your Steeler.
Good Post Chris!