Perfect games are pretty rare. Before this season, only 18 had ever occurred. But what are the chances that 3 would occur in the same season? Prior to this season, there were 391,218 MLB games played (via Baseball Reference). With only 18 perfect performances, that means that any particular game
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May was a cold, wet month in Seattle
As far as weather goes, May sucked. And June isn’t off to a very good start. It wasn’t just that it felt cold. May’s temperatures were significantly lower than normal. In May, 21 of the 31 days had temperatures below the normal low. Only 9 days were above the average
Continue readingWhat to make of last minute additions to / subtractions from World Cup rosters
For the US, it was Brian Ching. For England, it was Theo Walcott. World Cup teams are releasing their final 23-man rosters for next week’s kickoff, and there’s plenty of controversy about who’s being left off (and on) the list. But does it matter that Robbie Findley was put on
Continue readingDavid Beckham’s 1998 World Cup red card vs. Argentina
Somehow, I completely forgot that David Beckham was sent off in the 1998 World Cup round of 16 match versus Argentina. I don’t know whether it was because Beckham still hadn’t reached his pinnacle of stardom at that point, or if I am just forgetful. But seeing the foul is
Continue readingTwitter Weekly Updates for 2010-05-30
Gray hairs are migrating higher on my head. Bright side: "Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life" Proverbs 16:31 # The guys @BPGlobalPR say they've sold 400 t-shirts. 76K followers = 0.5% conversion rate. Not bad, but room for improvement # Can't stand
Continue readingGreat Marketing: Zeeks Pizza incorporates Google Maps on mailer
I was really impressed when I opened up my mailbox today. Zeeks Pizza, a new restaurant opening in Bellevue in a few days, sent a flyer with coupons. But that’s not all. Inside was a map with directions on how to get there from my house. I’ve never seen Google
Continue readingWinning restaurant concept? Sardines, Grilled Cheese, and PB&J
Lot No. 3 is a new restaurant that just opened in Bellevue. It’s owner is the same group that created Barrio and Purple, both Downtown Bellevue staples and huge successes. However, the concept behind Lot No. 3 appears to be misguided. Here are some of the sandwiches offered on the
Continue readingPreparing for the World Cup – fitness
I’ve been reading Soccernomics in preparation for the World Cup, and it’s basically the Moneyball of soccer. So far, the most interesting part has been about how soccer clubs that help acclimate new, foreign players to the team and region find much more success than letting players fend for themselves.
Continue readingThe sad state of the AL West
You know things are bad in the AL West when the only team with a winning record just declared bankruptcy. The Texas Rangers, sitting atop the division at 26-20, declared bankruptcy yesterday. The team is expected to be sold to a group of investors led by Nolan Ryan. The Seattle
Continue readingFloating bridges make for a fun drive during a storm
I’ve never seen such a proliferation of floating bridges until I came out to the Pacific Northwest. We have many of them out here, including the two connectors across Lake Washington – SR-520 and I-90. It’s cheaper to build a bridge on pontoons than a standing bridge, and that’s the
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