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What Happens in Vegas???Movie Review
2008-06-01 11:22:08
On the way to the theatre, I said to my girl friend, “You know one reason why I want to see What Happens in Vegas …I want to see if Cameron Diaz still has IT.”
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The Movie 21, Variable Change, and Monty Hall
2008-05-26 11:31:30
During the movie 21 (read my review here), we are introduced to a seemingly simple example of probability.?? The scenario is this:?
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21: Movie Review
2008-05-24 16:42:38
21 Is No BlackJack but It’s Not a Bad Hand I was anxious to see the movie 21 as I had read the book Bringing Down the House, the book on which the movie is based.?? However, aside from the idea of a bunch of MIT kids taking on Vegas, there are few similarities between the [...]
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Renting a Car (and driving it) in Uruguay
2008-05-22 10:47:52
Renting a car in Uruguay is a tremendous way to get around if you intend to see many places in a short amount of time.?? If you are simply going to one place (like Punta Del Este) for several days, it is better to travel by bus.?
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One Thing a Woman Should Never Divulge
2008-05-21 12:07:06
If you are single, you may be able to relate to what I am about to say.?? If you are married, it may be somewhat more foreign. When you are a single man, you tend to do a lot of dating…or hopefully you do.?? Dating is fun and exciting and sometimes you allow yourself to be [...]
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Spanish Instructor in Montevideo Uruguay
2008-05-20 14:23:30
For those that are visiting Montevideo, Uruguay , and seeking to learn Spanish , I thought I would introduce you to my Spanish teacher Alejandra (Ale).?? Ale helped me with many of my Spanish web site projects while I was here (see Spanish Pronunciation: Spanish Readings of Paulo Coelho Essays as an example) and she was [...]


My Favorite Books
2008-05-18 12:46:04
Often, a person’s personal library says a lot about them. I have no idea what mine says about me, but I’d thought I’d share with you some of my favorite books. These are the books that I usually have near the nightstand and am apt to pick up and read time and time again. Also, as I [...]
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Montaigne: The Essays
2008-05-17 12:46:10
return to favorite books… Montaigne:?? The Essays In a university philosophy class , I was exposed to Michel Montainge essays.?? He wrote these essays some 400 years ago.?? Their timeless nature amazes me.?? For many situations in today’s world, there is a quote from these works that is applicable.?


Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
2008-05-16 17:44:32
return to favorite books… Seven Habits of Highly Effective People It annoys me that this book is on my favorite book list. The title itself is manipulative.


Jitterbug Perfume, Tom Robbins
2008-05-16 17:37:36
return to favorite books… Jitterbug Perfume , Tom Robbins ??This may be one of my favorite books of all time.?? Tom Robbins combines profound and playful in perfect proportion.?? Also, he teaches you how to live forever.?? Two of the remedies are:?? lots of sex and lots of baths.?? Two things I love!?


Political Speeches Last Night: John McCain, Hillary Clinton, and Barack Obama
2008-06-04 08:41:46
What I Learned… I don’t use alliteration or rhyme enough when I talk.?? Today, when I am asked about how my day was, I will respond as follows (in a deep, prophetic, James Earl Jones tone):?? “From the coffee cup to the carport, from the highway to the workday, through the meetings and the mayhem, amidst the [...]
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Cabo Polonio, Uruguay: Serenity Now
2008-06-06 08:24:48
When I am asked, “What is your favorite place in Uruguay , the answer invariably is Cabo Polonio.”?? It’s a little slice of Heaven on Earth. Like Heaven, it is also very difficult to get to-you have to pay attention to what you are doing or you’ll miss it.
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Rafael Nadal versus Roger Federer: French Open Final, 2008
2008-06-08 08:53:49
Read this live, on-line, coverage of the match between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in the French Open Final , 2008.?? This match begins way too early, 8am midwestern time.?? I abandoned some festivities early last night to awake at this dreadful hour.?? Will it be worth it??? Doubtful.?? The pundits are currently discussing whether Federer has a [...]
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What This Picture Says About You: An Unconventional Personality Test
2008-06-10 17:39:58
What is your first thought as you look at the above picture? Cast your vote and then read what your answer says about you.
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U.S. Open Golf 2008, Torrey Pines, Thursday Coverage
2008-06-12 11:12:06
Life On-Line Coverage of the 2008 US Open from Torrey Pines Coverage begins at noon today…
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Punta Del Este, Uruguay In The Off-Season
2008-06-11 12:17:05
Punta Del Este, Uruguay is unlike any other beach town in Uruguay.  Whereas most beaches in Uruguay are more laid-back and filled with actual Uruguayans, Punta Del Este during the South American summer is the hub of South America’s (and the worlds) elite. My first exposure to Punta Del Este was not in the summer.  [...]
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Best Golf Instructional Videos
2008-06-02 21:22:50
This post goes out to all of my golf friends and readers out there who want to improve their golf game. As I was working on my site, ThisIsHowYouDoIt.com-your home for how-to videos, one of the first topics that I wanted to complete was how-to golf videos because this is where I need quite a bit [...]


U.S. Open Golf 2008, Torrey Pines, Saturday Coverage
2008-06-13 21:57:23
Life On-Line Coverage of the 2008 US Open from Torrey Pines Saturday , June 14th We are going to start the discussion off tomorrow with this…if Tiger Woods is not in the lead when he tees off on Sunday, can he still win?  He never has…


U.S. Open Golf 2008, Torrey Pines, Friday Coverage
2008-06-13 18:50:03
Life On-Line Coverage of the 2008 US Open from Torrey Pines Friday , June 13th We join the coverage later in the day as Phil Mickelson just made an amazing par on the Par 3 3rd after having hit it over the green down in the canyon.  He played one of his patented flop shots and then hit [...]


U.S. Open Golf 2008, Torrey Pines, Thursday Coverage
2008-06-12 11:12:06
Life On-Line Coverage of the 2008 US Open from Torrey Pines Coverage on ESPN just began… First thought:  With all the press coverage of Phil and Tiger being paired together, shouldn’t we have been able to see them tee off from hole #1?  As it is, we were stuck with the golf channel non-video coverage:  “Look, Phil just hit [...]
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Punta Del Este, Uruguay In The Off-Season
2008-06-11 12:17:05
Punta Del Este, Uruguay is unlike any other beach town in Uruguay.  Whereas most beaches in Uruguay are more laid-back and filled with actual Uruguayans, Punta Del Este during the South American summer is the hub of South America’s (and the worlds) elite. My first exposure to Punta Del Este was not in the summer.  [...]
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What This Picture Says About You: An Unconventional Personality Test
2008-06-10 17:39:58
What is your first thought as you look at the above picture? Cast your vote and then read what your answer says about you.
Read more: Picture , Personality

Rafael Nadal versus Roger Federer: French Open Final, 2008
2008-06-08 08:53:49
Read this live, on-line, coverage of the match between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in the French Open Final , 2008.  This match begins way too early, 8am midwestern time.  I abandoned some festivities early last night to awake at this dreadful hour.  Will it be worth it?  Doubtful.  The pundits are currently discussing whether Federer has a [...]
Read more: versus , Rafael Nadal

Cabo Polonio, Uruguay: Serenity Now
2008-06-06 08:24:48
When I am asked, “What is your favorite place in Uruguay , the answer invariably is Cabo Polonio.”  It’s a little slice of Heaven on Earth. Like Heaven, it is also very difficult to get to-you have to pay attention to what you are doing or you’ll miss it.
Read more: Serenity

Political Speeches Last Night: John McCain, Hillary Clinton, and Barack Obama
2008-06-04 08:41:46
Observations on the Political Speeches Last Night Summary:  John McCain is a Kinda Creepy, Hillary is Finally Hillary, and  Barack is Just Plain Cool!  … John McCain should not have listened to the advice he received last night:  SMILE! It was unnatural.  There were moments when it seemed the teleprompter must have parenthetically included:  Smile right NOW and Look At The [...]
Read more: Clinton , Obama , Hillary Clinton

Best Golf Instructional Videos
2008-06-02 21:22:50
This post goes out to all of my golf friends and readers out there who want to improve their golf game. As I was working on my site, ThisIsHowYouDoIt.com-your home for how-to videos, one of the first topics that I wanted to complete was how-to golf videos because this is where I need quite a bit [...]


What Happens in Vegas…Movie Review
2008-06-01 11:22:08
On the way to the theatre, I said to my girl friend, “You know one reason why I want to see What Happens in Vegas …I want to see if Cameron Diaz still has IT.”
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Will America Elect a Black President?
2008-06-14 22:46:50
As Barack Obama has earned the Democratic nomination, we have to ask the question:  Will America vote for a black president?  It is a question that should never have to be asked, but sadly it is a question that must now be examined. I hope that the answer is yes.    As I watched and reacted to the [...]
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U.S. Open Golf 2008, Torrey Pines, Sunday Coverage
2008-06-14 21:15:47
Life On-Line Coverage of the 2008 US Open from Torrey Pines Sunday ,  June 15th Tiger has never lost when he holds the lead going into the final round of a major.  But he has never gone into the Sunday with a looming injury like today.  Can he do it?  Bookmark this page or hit refresh to [...]


U.S. Open Golf 2008: The Playoff: Tiger Woods and Rocco Mediate
2008-06-16 09:46:23
Live On-Line Coverage of the Playoff Between Tiger Woods and Rocco Mediate in the 2008 US Open from Torrey Pines Monday, June 16th
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