Follow along with me on this one. It’s not unusual for two different musical groups to exist with the same band name. But when one group takes off to superstardom and the other group simply has a couple of regional hits, well, it can be a bit interesting. Such is the case with this edition…
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Defending this. That’s right.
“If you use two spaces after a period, you’re just dumb.” “If you use two spaces after a period, you’re not a good person.” “Everybody else uses one space after a period, you should be like everyone else. If you don’t do like everyone else, then you are a miscreant and we will point at…
Read MoreTrivia Bowl VIII … and the champion is …
Saturday afternoon. 1:00 p.m. Thirty-six teams have arrived at Wolf’s 1-11 on Wolf Road, ready to claim the championship of championships. My Street Academy trivia team was ready. Joining me at the table were Jeremy and Alexis, as well as trivia host Marc Palozzi and his father Dennis (both of whom helped Street Academy win…
Read MoreAnd today… it’s Trivia Bowl VIII.
I missed the first one. I was part of a combined team for the second one. Won the third one. Wiped out on the fourth one. Broiled in the fifth one. Reclaimed the sixth one. And whiffed on the seventh one. And today, at 1:00 p.m. at Wolf’s 1-11 on Wolf Road in Colonie, the…
Read MoreThe 2011-12 Elbo Room Trivia Tournament FINAL RESULTS!
And after nearly five months of qualifying and hundreds of wings and dozens of pizzas and gallons of beer, we’ve come to this final day. The final day when the top eight – er, nine – trivia teams compete for the big money. First place wins $1,500. Second place wins $500. Third place wins a…
Read MoreThe Dignity of “Mr. Hockey”
You can say Wayne Gretzky was the greatest hockey player that ever lived. You can say the same about Mario Lemieux. Or Sidney Crosby. Or Alex Ovechkin. But you’re not going to convince me that any of them could ever outskate Gordie Howe. The man was “Mr. Hockey.” The man is the reason why Wayne…
Read MoreWhen your heart is torn in two … the best Valentine’s Day gift is Krazy Glue
Valentine’s Day is coming up. It’s less than two weeks away. And as far as I’m concerned, it should probably be scrubbed off the calendar with an industrial strength Brillo pad. Let’s face it. For me, Valentine’s Day is when you really learn where your relationships stand. It’s when you learn that there’s a passive-aggressive…
Read MoreA “Watchmen” prequel in the works? Has DC Comics lost their minds??
I grew up with a comic book collection. My tastes gravitated toward Marvel’s lineup of comics – mostly Fantastic Four and Amazing Spider-Man and Incredible Hulk and the like. But I did have an appreciation for DC’s comics, including Green Lantern and The Flash and a few others. And, of course, I appreciated one of…
Read MoreEven more teams announced for Trivia Bowl VIII
We’re getting closer to the big day. And now more teams are being announced as receiving invites for Trivia Bowl VIII – the Super Bowl / Masters / Daytona 500 / Stanley Cup of Capital District competitive team trivia. And with this updated list, I can, where available, note the bar or tavern or restaurant…
Read MoreFun With The New York State Thruway
In my lifetime, I’ve driven every mile of the New York State Thruway – from New York City to Erie County, along with the I-84 connector and the Berkshire Spur. Driving on the Thruway can be a long and arduous experience, but it’s an experience that, in essence, allows me to reflect on my existence. …
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