Daily Archives: August 30, 2002

VCR alert

Posted on August 30, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Did you miss a few early episodes of 24, the best show on TV last year? Well, now’s your chance to correct your mistake. FX is running a 24 hour marathon of 24, starting at 11 PM on Sunday. This … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Pop quiz, hotshot

Posted on August 30, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Did you know that Miss American contestants have to compete in a pop quiz as part of their quest for the crown? I didn’t, but that’s because I think the Miss America pageant is not quite as exciting as a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WNBA ref out of hospital

Posted on August 30, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

WNBA referee Bill Stokes has been discharged from the hospital ten days after suffering a heart attack during the Comets-Starzz playoff game. “I feel absolutely wonderful,” Stokes, 56, said in the lobby of Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, where he underwent … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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No strike!

Posted on August 30, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

A deal has been reached between the MLBPA and the owners, at the last minute as so many predicted, thus averting a strike. Woo hoo! I am a bit concerned that the players have agreed not to challenge “any contraction … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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