| Spotlight Iowa City: Running and writing
Matt McCue, 26, recently penned the book An Honorable Run, from which he will read from as part of the “Live from Prairie Lights" series, at Prairie Lights Books, 15 S. Dubuque St., at 7 p.m. today. An Honorable Run is a coming-of-age story and an homage to the two track coaches who left an indelible mark on McCue's running career. His high-school coach, Bob Brown, was the first to impress him in his time on the track team at Regina High School. “I was a pretty good freshman runner," McCue said. “His plan involved more patience, while I wanted quick results. Ultimately, it was up to me to decide." As a young man, McCue had the kind of respect for Brown that allowed him to take his advice. For him, the coach's job wasn't only putting a good program together, he was also a mentor when it came to mentally preparing for practice or a meet.
Santa Pod Japshow Finale.. Sunday 4th October 2009
Naturally, Run What You Brung (RWYB) is running all day, with the entire meet being exclusively Jap-only. After all, running wheel to wheel against a field of like-minded enthusiasts is the only real way to prove what you - and your car are really made of. Turning things up to '11' are the boys and girls running in the HKS drag series. This is the next step up from RWYB and takes things to the level of true drag racing with Japanese Cars. These drivers prove that at this level, consistency and preparation matter just as much as raw talent. In their 3rd year as series sponsors, Japanese tuning legends HKS themselves will be on hand to offer set-up and tuning advice, so there's no excuse for not running a blinding time! There's also a Jap-only 'Run What You Brung' day on Saturday the 3rd to really make sure you're in the mood.Visitors who feel that their talents lie behind the wheel, may want to get themselves onto the handling circuit.
TV SoundOff: Sunday Talking Heads
As well he should: being advised to not run was the best advice he never theoretically received, were he able to remember not receiving it and/or was at liberty to discuss matters he does not remember never having happened. Also, FRED ARMISEN HAS HIM PERFECT. Hopefully, David Gregory will ask him if he's running for President eight or nine times. When it comes to asserting that he wasn't stunned, Paterson is great at appearing stunned, like, from a blow to his head. Anyway, he is running for Governor! Maybe? Make him a deal, perhaps? Save him from himself? David Paterson will put New York first, who will put him last. Aren't you a drag on your party? No, he says, he is standing up for his party's priorities, and the fact that he managed to appoint a Lieutenant Governor shows that he is the most potent man in New York politics.
Ugly starts: what to expect next
Here is some advice on what to expect from your struggling stars going forward.
Find the nearest bridge and jump
Eddie Royal is in big trouble. He’s not playing in the slot and is losing snaps to Jabar Gaffney. It’s just not a priority for the Broncos to get Royal catches. He must be benched.
In running back years, Clinton Portis is 108 years old. He has ankle/calf problems and his best run blocker (Randy Thomas) is out for the year.
Steve Slaton is losing almost all of the red zone carries to Chris Brown. On top of that, he’s angered the coaches with inexplicable fumbles. He’d be a third-round pick if we drafted today.
Step away from the ledge, it will be OK
Matt Forte’s offensive line features three new starters that need a little more time to gel.
Did She Know, Or Didn't She?
Democratic State Party Chairwoman Nancy DiNardo Monday charged the governor with either ignoring the advice of lawyers, or being victimized by a staff who did not get correct information to the governor. Shortly after the Democratic-controlled state legislature approved the new, two-year budget, Rell said she should let it become law without her signature. At the same time, she said she would execute a number of line-item vetoes totaling about eight million dollars. But Attorney General Richard Blumenthal quickly advised the governor she could not executive the vetoes because she had not signed the budget. DiNardo said Rell got similar advice from her own lawyers. And DiNardo said that either the governor chose to ignore that advice, or Lisa Moody or other staff members received the correct information but did not share it with the governor. Said DiNardo, "That's a concern. Either she knowingly lied to the people or she is not running our government and Lisa Moody is running our government. And I think we need to know which it is".
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