I just want to check Joe's record as a manager. The Yankees had not won a World Series in 18 years, and yet won in 1996, Torre's first year at the Yankees HELM. (Don't you just love that baseball talk) From that point on he followed with 11 straight playoff appearances, nine more division titles, five more American League Pennants, and THREE MORE WORLD SERIES TITLES. (12-10-6-4, or 4-6-10-12) Either way not a bad STAT for THE BIG GUY. (Managers are always THE BIG GUY.)
And now little known David L. Ulin takes up his desktop computer and spells out that..."Torre must guide the Dodgers to their first pennant in 20 years - to secure his place in baseball history." He adds that Torre isn't a legend just another man (manager) (baseball talk). Ulin does add that Torre's record with the Yankees (Hot-Plate of Sports) (I added that) - "is matched only by those of Casey Stengel and Joe McCarthy, two of the most iconic figures ever to manage a baseball team."
Okay, I had to look up iconic (not a baseball term) in Webster's Dictionary. Here's what I found, "iconic, an object of uncritical devotion; idol. So Torre's the match with Stengel and McCarthy That's good enough for me and David L. Ulin should go back to editing books for the L.A.Times.
COVER - PHOTO - Los Angeles Times Magazine
Friday, April 11, 2008
Thursday, April 10, 2008
CHARLTON HESTON
The first time I saw Charlton Heston he was 40 feet tall. He commanded the entire movie screen at the Majestic Theatre in my hometown of Fort Smith, Arkansas. In the Era of movie stars he was a MOVIE STAR.
Like me, when you first heard of his death, you were probably reminded of that fantastic 15 minute chariot-race in "Ben-Hur." Did you know it took five weeks to film and required 15,000 extras. Also, Heston was most proud that he did all of his own stunts in that race. I looked at it again last night and even on the small screen of my computer it is still unbelievably exciting.
Growing up in small-town mid-America I had that movie business all figured out. You see, they just made one copy and then sent it first to the big cities. Eventually it worked its way down to small towns for either a three day or four day run. Then, if you missed it, that was it. Your only chance.
If you were under 12 years old the movies cost 11 cents and for adults 12 years or older it cost 35 cents. There were no senior citizen cut-prices.
However sometimes the theatres gave you a kitchen dish when you left the theatre. The biggest bargain in Fort Smith was the New Theatre. On Saturday afternoon for one ticket you saw the double feature, a cartoon, a popcorn advertisement, a Pete Smith Speciality, and the on-going 13-Week Serial. (The forerunner of television.)
The other thing I remember about movies when I was growing up, was that we never got in at the start of the picture. If our date was at 7:30 we got into our seats at 7:40 and then when we recognized the scene, that's where we came in, so we got up and left and headed for the drive-in.
The movies were a major part of our lives. After all no television, no video tape, no VTR, no IPod, no Blockbuster, no NetFlex. And of all the MOVIE STARS I remember most is Charlton Heston, "The Ten Commandments," "The Greatest Show On Earth,""The Big Country,""The Greatest Story Ever Told,""Major Dundee,""Will Perry,""El Cid,""The Agony and the Ecstasy,""Khartoum,""Planet of the Apes," any of which would be a career for many of today's movie stars.
In 1998 Heston was diagnosed with prostate cancer. As a survivor of prostate cancer I had written a book containing many personal stories of cancer survivors. I mailed a copy to Charlton Heston, wishing him well. Three weeks later, I received the nicest letter thanking me for thinking of him and for sending my book. It was signed CHARLTON HESTON. It is one of my proudest possessions.
Like me, when you first heard of his death, you were probably reminded of that fantastic 15 minute chariot-race in "Ben-Hur." Did you know it took five weeks to film and required 15,000 extras. Also, Heston was most proud that he did all of his own stunts in that race. I looked at it again last night and even on the small screen of my computer it is still unbelievably exciting.
Growing up in small-town mid-America I had that movie business all figured out. You see, they just made one copy and then sent it first to the big cities. Eventually it worked its way down to small towns for either a three day or four day run. Then, if you missed it, that was it. Your only chance.
If you were under 12 years old the movies cost 11 cents and for adults 12 years or older it cost 35 cents. There were no senior citizen cut-prices.
However sometimes the theatres gave you a kitchen dish when you left the theatre. The biggest bargain in Fort Smith was the New Theatre. On Saturday afternoon for one ticket you saw the double feature, a cartoon, a popcorn advertisement, a Pete Smith Speciality, and the on-going 13-Week Serial. (The forerunner of television.)
The other thing I remember about movies when I was growing up, was that we never got in at the start of the picture. If our date was at 7:30 we got into our seats at 7:40 and then when we recognized the scene, that's where we came in, so we got up and left and headed for the drive-in.
The movies were a major part of our lives. After all no television, no video tape, no VTR, no IPod, no Blockbuster, no NetFlex. And of all the MOVIE STARS I remember most is Charlton Heston, "The Ten Commandments," "The Greatest Show On Earth,""The Big Country,""The Greatest Story Ever Told,""Major Dundee,""Will Perry,""El Cid,""The Agony and the Ecstasy,""Khartoum,""Planet of the Apes," any of which would be a career for many of today's movie stars.
In 1998 Heston was diagnosed with prostate cancer. As a survivor of prostate cancer I had written a book containing many personal stories of cancer survivors. I mailed a copy to Charlton Heston, wishing him well. Three weeks later, I received the nicest letter thanking me for thinking of him and for sending my book. It was signed CHARLTON HESTON. It is one of my proudest possessions.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
PETRAEUS FOR PRESIDENT
As I suspected, General David Petraeus, "Can't handle the truth."
Tuesday was his day. The perfect time to stand up and tell the American public that the Iraq War is not winnable, that the sooner we get out the better. That we have to stop this waste of lives and money. But no, the General had even more charts, that only he and George W. understand. They point out, he commented, that he can't comment, on any more withdrawals after summer. Until after a 45 day recess, this summer, to check his next set of charts. And, guess what, George W. will keep him until W. leaves office in January. That's all part of the plan.
If John McCain is the next president then look for Petraeus to be awarded his 5th STAR and continue to head up, not only the War in Iraq but all U.S. Military action, throughout the world. Don't forget, Generals are programmed to fight wars, that's their career.
However, if Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton is the next president then look for George W, to award Petraeus his 5th Star before he leaves office. You might say, Petraous hasn't had his 4th Star long enough to qualify for another one. Military rules or Constitutional law has never stood in the way of George W. If he wants to do it. Then he'll just do it. Petraous will then suddenly resign and immediately become the Republican's next candidate for President of the United States, circa 2012 or 2016.
Tuesday was his day. The perfect time to stand up and tell the American public that the Iraq War is not winnable, that the sooner we get out the better. That we have to stop this waste of lives and money. But no, the General had even more charts, that only he and George W. understand. They point out, he commented, that he can't comment, on any more withdrawals after summer. Until after a 45 day recess, this summer, to check his next set of charts. And, guess what, George W. will keep him until W. leaves office in January. That's all part of the plan.
If John McCain is the next president then look for Petraeus to be awarded his 5th STAR and continue to head up, not only the War in Iraq but all U.S. Military action, throughout the world. Don't forget, Generals are programmed to fight wars, that's their career.
However, if Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton is the next president then look for George W, to award Petraeus his 5th Star before he leaves office. You might say, Petraous hasn't had his 4th Star long enough to qualify for another one. Military rules or Constitutional law has never stood in the way of George W. If he wants to do it. Then he'll just do it. Petraous will then suddenly resign and immediately become the Republican's next candidate for President of the United States, circa 2012 or 2016.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Today is the day.
General Petraeus, was discovered by George W., was promoted to his 4th star by George W., keeps his job AND possible political future by what he reports to congress and George W., today.
He has to decide on telling the truth to the American public or telling the same GOOD NEWS that George W. wants to hear and at least keeps his job for nine more months. Then he'll have a new leader. Perhaps one who prefers the truth. Your career of a lifetime depends on what you say.
It all comes down to this. General Petraeus, "Can you handle the truth?"
He has to decide on telling the truth to the American public or telling the same GOOD NEWS that George W. wants to hear and at least keeps his job for nine more months. Then he'll have a new leader. Perhaps one who prefers the truth. Your career of a lifetime depends on what you say.
It all comes down to this. General Petraeus, "Can you handle the truth?"
Thursday, April 3, 2008
This is a lifetime basketball game...
...One to save and savor.
Courtesy of CBS Sports. Click on the link below and enjoy!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZtU676jA_k
Courtesy of CBS Sports. Click on the link below and enjoy!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZtU676jA_k
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