Special Delivery

Earlier this week, a large box was shipped from the offices of the Braves, addressed to Minute Maid Park in Houston, c/o Mr. Drayton McLane ... in desperately large red letters, was a single word: Seeing Hampton in street clothes is somebody else's problem now... we hope. FRAGILE!!! So ended the Mike Hampton era in Atlanta, with a tearful [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 14:47:57

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We have so many regulations BUT…

The Auditor General’s most recent report indicated that Ontario has very many rules and regulations to protect the public but these are rarely enforced.  Here’s an example (thanks CM) of something that has gone on for too long and will finally be looked at–except we can expect nothing to really happen.  This IS Ontari-d’oh after all [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 14:11:40

A positive post…

I have been completely out of touch recently… I haven’t been keeping up with my “commitments”.  I told Gamjams ... about how an equipment rental business is supposed to be run.  What it takes to make a company grow ... down over a few beers and discussing the future of the rental industry with fellow rental folk.  That’ [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 23:57:23

Road Trip - Day II

On Tuesday, the first day of our road trip, we had a good, but tiring trip , so we discussed it thoroughly and decided that Wednesday would be much easier – a late start, a leisurely drive and stop early (before dark) at a nice motel with WiFi. As you can imagine, dear reader, things didn’t quite go according to plan [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 12:45:08

SC Governor Gets Fake Anthrax Letter

S.C. Governor Mark Sanford became one of at least nine governors to receive a fake anthrax letter this morning, sources tell FITS ... to officials with the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED). The Wade Hampton building - which houses ... Budget and Control Board in an adjoining office, however, although staffers from the Wade Hampton [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 18:09:01

Maison 24's Casa B

It was freezing today in New York it had me wishing for warmer weather so what better time to showcase the fun Hampton house of Allison Julius and ... and you can definitely see his influence in the photos that were originally published in Hamptons ... found at Gustavo Olivieri Antiques in Wainscott in the Hamptons. The table and chairs in the dining room [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 02:11:00

Water Testing Report Available

It's long, technical and provides a lot of geological history on the areas surrounding the proposed affordable housing condominium project on South Main Street in East Hampton, but here is a copy of the Belltown Aquifer Stress Test Report that was compiled by Milone, MacBroom Inc. of Cheshire. The test was paid for by contractor [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 21:14:22

Sporadic

For those who regularly check out the blog, you may have noticed posting has been sporadic lately.  Sorry.  I could list the reasons, but that'd be a waste of time.  Instead, here are six items that could have been posted in the past few weeks. ****The ever-vigilant Cedar Rapids Gazette political team emailed a tip:  Earlier today, [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 21:21:10

Good Morning Hoops Nation: December 10

BALTIMORE -- Last Thursday, I saw my first conference tilt of the year. It was at the Truman-era art deco palace known as Memorial Auditorium, one of my favorite places to see a game, and the Badlands Conference clash featured the homestanding UMKC Kangaroos hosting the Oakland Super Golden Crisp Grizzlies. Oakland won [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 16:20:24

State of the AmLaw 200 Blogosphere, November 2008

Law firm marketing and business development professionals have been politely getting after Kevin McKeown, our VP of Client Development, for an updated report on large law's use of blogs. Innovators, such as Gloria Fox at Blank Rome, are looking for hard data for their law firm's management that their competition has effectively addressed any [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 16:14:23

Nats willing to go 10 for Tex, report says

LA Times: A source says the Nationals are willing to meet Mark Teixeira’s demand for 10 years, at a rate of about $20 million per. You’d think Teixeira would want to play for a winner (as he said), but it seems like it’s always the mediocre team that offers blow-me-away money (Giants and Zito, Rockies and Hampton, Rangers [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 23:28:33

A Combat Vet’s Reading List

Larry Gwin, former US Army captain, Silver Star, Purple Heart, XO of Alpha Co., 2/7 Cav, 1st Cav Division, veteran of the Ia Drang battles of 1965 and author of “Baptism: A Vietnam Memoir,” spent many years trying to understand war and find some context for his own horrific combat experience by exploring war literature [more...]

Date: 2008-12-07 05:44:37

Bloomberg: Potash (POT) to cut Production 20% in 2009; Collusion Claimed

First, an admission of guilt - I did think potash was the one commodity with a wide enough economic moat that production/price would not suffer materially in this downturn. Wrong! - well at least half wrong as prices have held up much better than any other commodity on the planet. Potash (POT) announces a 20% cutback in production.. [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 11:30:00

Wrapping up the Sabathia signing

Just a few additional notes on the contract: Both sides are still working out a no-trade clause, ... . With the vesting option I'm sure Santana takes, his deal will come out to seven years and 160 million ... be an awful thing anyway. The Yankees are supposedly close to a deal with Derek Lowe at four years [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 20:14:40

Security for Baby Jesus?

When I was little, I remember reading a story about a little girl who stole the wax baby Jesus from the manger scene at her school ... of Jesus is missing from the manger scene that has been set up at the Congregational Church in East Hampton. I don't know whether it was stolen already, or if the church members decided not to display [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 13:41:35

They Said It. It Wasn’t Me.

If you’re following my blog using an RSS feed reader, you’ve missed quite a bit of interesting conversation over the past couple of weeks. The comment stream has been interesting. Here’s a taste of what you’ve missed: “I think the church does a great job of raising up leaders from within, but man is it a grind [more...]

Date: 2008-11-22 22:28:08

Howard Hampton Moves Towards the Exit

He's led his party into three elections and never quite enjoyed the breakthrough he and his supporters were after. But Howard Hampton, some would say, deserves credit just for keeping the NDP alive in Ontario ... in the mid-1990's. Ironically for Hampton, he leaves the leader's office, having spent more than 20 years [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 18:10:53

Hampton to the Astros

That's what ESPN is reporting anyway: Pitcher Mike Hampton has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Houston Astros pending a physical exam, two baseball sources told ESPN.com. The contract will pay Hampton a base salary of about $2 million plus incentives, the source said . . . . . . Hampton spent the past four seasons with the Braves [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 22:33:02

Going Orna-MENTAL

When Matt and I married, we decided to start a little Christmas tradition ... redeeming qualities, but we stayed overnight in a creepy Hampton Inn and I could not WAIT to leave ... a better job. Its lopsided ugliness represents my feelings about our stay at the Little Rock, Hampton [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 02:10:00

Game! Of! The! Night! 12/10/2008: Dayton at Creighton

Reigning MMBOW Michael Bramos is putting up big stats, senior point guard Kenny Hayes is emerging as the league's best one, and the Redhawks are hanging tough against a brutal schedule that's included Pitt, Xavier and UCLA. They'll be ready for the games that really count in January. 7. Dayton (Atlantic 10), 100.118, 8-0 (0-0) [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 16:48:14

The Greene Party

Every Iowa day from December to March cold, bleak, and gray. The term "day job" takes on a literate meaning; most people drive to work at dawn and leave well after dusk. A foot of snow covers the freshly-harvested fields by Christmas, and it stays there until mid-March [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 03:25:04

Hitt it and Quitt it: NL Central News and Notes

If the hot stove is heating to a boil, the cast iron kettle that is the National League Central might possibly be in a box somewhere in the attic of ... , the Houston Astros began their offseason off in grand fashion by resigning Mike Hampton. And to think ... and the Astros 2008 signing of Mike Hampton – the only player in Major League history who hurt [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 07:31:54

Clash of the Longhorns: Leonard Davis vs. Casey Hampton

OLB James Harrison and SS Troy Polamalu make a lot of big plays for the Steelers' top-ranked defense. Four-time Pro Bowl NT Casey Hampton makes a mess in the middle on a consistent basis. Jay Ratliff has proven that outstanding 3-4 nose tackles don't have to be built like a keg, but Hampton [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 21:05:29

Royal Stitch Up

Cliff, Brian May, that kid that won Britain’s Got Talent, step aside. The real star of this year’s Royal Variety Performance is a piece of graphic design… Hampton-based design studio elliottyoung was commissioned by the Entertainment Artiste’s Benevolent Fund (EABF [more...]

Date: 2008-12-05 14:31:21

Yankees Sign The Right Guy in Sabathia

By Gary Armida They still have to dot the “I’s” and cross the “T’s”, but CC Sabathia is going to be a New York Yankee ... long-term contract who the Dodgers signed him to a 7 year, $105 million dollar deal at age 33. This isn’t even an AJ Burnett contract who will undoubtedly get a five year deal close to $90 million [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 05:28:43

Astros Sign Mike Hampton

3:31pm: Ken Rosenthal says it's a one-year, $2MM deal with another $2MM in appearance-based incentives. Hard to find fault in that. 2:44pm: According to FOX 26 Sports in Houston, the Astros signed pitcher Mike Hampton today. He needs to complete a physical to make it official. Hampton pitched for the Astros from 1994-99 [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 21:40:59

Hampton Court Development Finally Approved

Having ummed and aaahed more than Henry VIII did over his spouse selections, authorities have approved the development opposite Hampton Court Palace. This was, you'll recall, the project for which an interjection from David Starkey caused a rethink amongst councillors [more...]

Date: 2008-11-28 12:24:44

“Wait…you signed WHO?”

An imagined one sided conversation with Astros GM Ed Wade. Yeah, Mr ... expensive.” Mike Hampton is not. But I repeat: MIKE HAMPTON. What part of “Mike Hampton is the first ... ,” you’d be right. Yes, Mike Hampton did win 22 games. IN 1999! (Or, if you prefer, TWO SURGERIES [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 14:00:15

What makes the Steelers' D so good?

The Steelers' defense ranks first in the league in all the important categories: scoring (14.2 ppg), total (238.0 ypg), passing (166.8 ypg) and rushing (71.2 ypg). It certainly helps to have players like SS Troy Polamalu, OLB James Harrison and NT Casey Hampton. But Tony Romo says the Steelers' success starts with defensive coordinator [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 20:50:55

Paying for light rail

The starter light rail line is seriously over budget, with costs expected to be an additional $55.9 million ... Transportation Authority and the Hampton Roads Transportation Authority, all real property used ... ) the governing body of any locality embraced by the Hampton Roads Transportation Authority may [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 14:28:27

Stop the attack on Britain's poorest

Stop the attack on Britain's poorest (Sunday 30 November 2008) by PAUL HASTE SHAMEFUL: Government adviser Sir Richard Tilt has warned that the changes would "push people much closer to poverty." UNIONS and anti-poverty campaigners called on the government on Sunday to tear up its "draconian" [more...]

Date: 2008-11-30 21:15:17

AUTOMOBILES

Police were chasing a powerful stolen car moments before it crashed into a takeaway and exploded, the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) ... hard to legislate for the automobile industry,” said Senate CAR Hampton Roads, like many parts [more...]

Date: 2008-12-12 04:57:44

Hampton Inn Seeks To Build New Hotel In Vernon Township

Vernon Township officials recently received a proposal from Staralliance Hotels Inc. to build a 73-unit Hampton Inn at a four-plus-acre commercial property near Quality Inn and Auto Zone on Dawn Drive. The township’s approval for the project is necessary before work proceeds [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 14:00:27

Writing Religion Out of Our History

(Author: John Piper) The new Capitol Visitor Center in Washington, which is now where every visitor will arrive to see the nation's Capitol, ... graduated from Wade Hampton High School five years apart. This is the Senator then and now. Jim [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 12:52:58

How will Cowboys handle James Harrison?

Here's guessing that Jason Garrett and Hudson Houck have already spent hours trying to come up with potential ... , but that's easier said than done with NT Casey Hampton clogging the middle for the NFL's best run [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 05:49:41

Hot Stove Dishes - November 22, 2008

The latest buzz served up from baseball's Hot Stove League. Ten of the hottest stories, moves and rumors from the past week: The Giants are the dark horse to be big time players this offseason. Out of nowhere, rumors swirled that the Giants would be inserting themselves into the CC Sabathia chase [more...]

Date: 2008-11-22 16:46:38

East Hampton holiday house tour tomorrow

See six private, historically and architecturally-significant homes at the annual East Hampton Holiday House Tour to benefit the East Hampton Historical Society from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. tomorrow. Tour participants receive a map of the locations with descriptions of each house for a self-guided tour. Price is $75. The tour premieres [more...]

Date: 2008-11-28 20:14:17

This Cool Grill Station Will Sweep You Away!

hampton_main_r9ogb_12 The outdoors have never looked so attractive before ... -ever computer controlled iQue grill reaching the markets. But we just discovered that Hampton ... of a button. And if you need more assurance, the Hampton Grill is the product of a 12 years research [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 00:18:34

Your Sportsmen Ain’t S#!t #3: Barack Obama, Brian McBride, Jimmie Johnson, Anderson Silva, Padraig Harrington

Jon Heyman has nominated Devil Rays manager Joe Maddon for Sports Illustrated’s 2008 Sportsman Of The Year. I trust that by now all of our readers know the many, many reasons why Joe Maddon would be the most deserving recipient of this award — EVER [more...]

Date: 2008-11-24 11:03:50

What’s on the Calendar This Weekend (Non-Holiday Events)

Another weekend where there is so much going on in the South that the best way to find out about it all is by ... . Naturedoption Nature Hike at Sandy Bottom in Hampton, Va., December 13. 37th Anniversary of Canaan [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 04:33:15

Latest from Kristin - Various Shows

Heather in Hackensack, N.J.: I'm thoroughly depressed over Pushing Daisies' cancellation; I demand scoop! That makes three of us! ( ... a move. Privileged, Brian Hallisay, JoAnna Garcia, Kristina Apgar CW Benni in Hampton Roads, Va [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 11:34:04

Holiday Blizzard Project - Shelly’s Christmas Card Challenge

Christmas Card Challenge: Card 8 By: Shelly Newkirk, Artistic Guide  Finished Card Size: A2, 4.25″ x 5.5″ Supplies: Stamps: Wishing You a Happy Holiday Season! (Hampton Art Stamps) Inks: Black Pigment (Stampendous) Paper: Green Glitter cardstock (unknown) White cardstock (Georgia Pacific) Dark Green [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 12:00:06

Obama Staffer Turns Down Blagojevich On Senate Seat Sale

President-Elect Barack Obama claims he knew nothing of Democratic Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich desire to sell his vacated U.S ... Hampton University Band to March in Inaugural Parade Court Writes a Happy Ending for Tyler Perry's [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 21:35:00

Gary Depersia Talks About Hamptons Real Estate to the Real Deal

December 4, 2008 in Agents, Area Real Estate, Buyer Tips, East End Life, Home Selling Tips, Real Estate News, Real Life Real Estate, ... DePersia It’s been a tough year for Hamptons real estate. Average sales prices for homes in the Hamptons and the North Fork plummeted 26.8 percent in the third quarter from the same period last year [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 19:38:33

Wine Tasting & Crafts at Hampton Hall, Party in the Pines at Reynolds, & More

The Links at Gettysburg, PA has a full holiday calendar ... ! Hampton Hall, SC has scheduled a Wine Tasting and Local Craft Sale on Friday, Dec. 12 from 5 pm to 8 pm ... . Click here for more information about Hampton Hall! Reynolds Plantation, GA has set two dates [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 20:07:38

Lush Life

Lush Life Share Post Print November 29, 2008 Posted by Scott at 5:01 AM Today is the anniversary of the birth of Billy Strayhorn, the compositional and arranging genius behind many of Duke Ellington's best-known songs, such as "Take the A Train," "C-Jam Blues," and "Satin Doll [more...]

Date: 2008-11-29 11:01:21

HUGE

That’s the only way I can describe the CC Sabathia deal, and everything about it… HUGE ... contracts. Mike Hampton with the Rockies in 2001, which became a disaster of a contract. Barry Zito with the Giants in 2007, which is shaping up to be an even greater disaster than Brown and Hampton [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 11:12:16

Ward looks toward Baltimore

Hines Ward was asked if he’ll be the most hated Steeler inside M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday. “I’m pretty sure,” Ward said Wednesday ... against the New York Giants a month later. ? Brett Keisel, who has missed the past two games [more...]

Date: 2008-12-12 06:30:33

Littlest Londonist: All I want for Christmas ...

Christmas is coming! But you’re so busy writing lists that you haven’t given a thought to entertaining the Little Londoners in your life ... un. Get your skates on! Kew Gardens and Hampton Court Palace still have tickets for ice-skating [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 14:15:27

lost in time, like tears in rain

Lovely work by Lady Vervaine A futuristic looking London and a great snippet from the magnificent Blade Runner, ... to die." Rutger Hauer as Roy Batty in 'Blade Runner' Directed by Ridley Scott; written by Hampton [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 08:35:59

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