tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69377910662271798482011-11-27T16:14:36.271-08:00A commentary on baseball and other semi-important matters.David Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02031699887435232385noreply@blogger.comBlogger191100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937791066227179848.post-80560869982148391932010-03-29T05:04:00.000-07:002010-03-29T06:45:21.984-07:00

A number of years ago, I took a course in Modern Geometry. We spent several weeks studying deductive logic (and fallacious arguments), before looking at the geometries. When I had conversations outside of class during that semester and a period of time thereafter, I was struck by the number of times I realized that the conclusion a person was attempting to justify was formed by a fallacious

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2700 pages of government interference is supposed to fix the problems created by past government interference? If one researches the financial meltdown (or was paying attention when it happened), one finds that liberal meddling into safeguard requirements for loan qualification caused the banks to loan money to clearly unqualified customers. Why are we in such a rush to dismantle free market

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When I was in high school, and during a class meeting about the upcoming prom, the class voted on either the theme colours or the theme song (at my advanced age I cannot remember which). After the vote some who did not get their way tried to force their choice upon the others. I was appalled at their arrogance to think that their choice was so much better than the majority's. Many

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I am amused at the interplay between Red Sox and Yankee management. It reminds me of a spoiled rich kid who gets angry when he cannot have his way, and his protagonist who realizes how foolish his rival is, but cannot resist poking fun at him. Can anyone imagine any of the Steinbrenners laughing good naturedly at the gift membership in Red Sox nation? I remember when a former player wanted

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It amazes me that it is profitable for companies and corporations to spend so much on commercials. There must be a lot of people out there that buy every '$19.95 plus shipping and handling' item that comes along. How can companies afford these commercials that are run thousands and hundreds of thousands times (and probably millions), if they don't average selling at least several of these items

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I never used 'baby-talk' with any of my children. They all had fairly large vocabularies when they were young because I used my normal speaking vocabulary from day one. Often people would comment that they could not believe such "large words were coming from such a little child". They were small in a physical sense but not in their thoughts, feelings, or mentality. Many educators make

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Due to poor service on the part of our web host, the blog at apps.theallenfarmbandb.com/blog will be discontinued. I have recommended that Dave go back to posting on Blogger. If you were never able to get on the other blog in the first place, click here.Furthermore, we do not recommend anyone using doteasy web hosting.Wharf RatAllen Farm Technical Support

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The new address is http://apps.theallenfarmbandb.com/blog/ or you may click here.

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I have whined about those fans that do not really follow the game, but only wear the colours of the present "hot" team. Having been a die hard Fed Sox fan for over forty years, I am now reluctant to talk to anyone wearing Red Sox gear. Are they a real fan or just another bandwagon sitter? I do not know how to deal with this. Nice problem, though.

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Yesterday, because of proximity, I visited two stores that I usually attempt to avoid. When I go into a store, I would like to be greeted and helped (if I desire), quickly. This seldom happens at either of these retail establishments. But what really causes me to try to shop elsewhere is being addressed by any of the terms in the title, particularly by someone half my age. I am not their bud

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I was disappointed in Fox for not showing the reunion of the 1967 Red Sox team. It was great to see Yaz throw out the first pitch, but why didn't Fox take a few minutes and show the other ones that were there? I believe Joy Foy and Elston Howard are both dead. How are the others? Without them and that great year, maybe history changes and we don't have the present ownership and the last two

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When as a youngster I first heard of baseball pools in which one would bet upon a total score's last digit, I was appalled. I could not understand how a non-fan could cheer for one team to score and then cheer for the other team to score. It was taking something almost sacred to me and perverting it. I was young and naive and thought all played or watched sports for the reasons I did. Today I

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Manny should have hustled. What else is there to say? I readily accept criticism of Manny for not running out what he thought was a home run. But I didn't think there would be any controversy over Manny's non-slide . Fault the third base coach if you must, but a great throw caused Manny not to slide. Why should he slide and risk injury when he was thrown out by 6-8 feet? What I am really

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It has been said that Alex Rodriguez carried the Yankees for the first half of 2007. Carried them to where? How much lower could they have been? With that much talent the team was bound to win some games even though they were not playing up to their potential. Their slumps could match or better many other teams' play. So add what was maybe the best half season ever from A-Rod and one

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You knew I had to write this. It was just a matter of time.I recently read an essay from the late 1800's about New York city. It said that all it had was its bigness. If only it could have a sports team to cheer for, civic pride would follow, the streets would be cleaned, and many other improvements would follow. Well, it is still big, and they do have several sports teams to cheer for. I

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It seems we have two extremes on winning. We have George Steinbrenner who believes money can, or should be able to guarantee a World Series ring, and Manny Ramirez who says life goes on whether one wins or one loses. Somewhere in the middle is the fan. The three vocations of owner, player, and fan share the common element of wanting to win. The differences lie in the amount and ways they are

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The play at second base last night in the NLC series was called correctly (the attempted break-up of a double play). I think it was obvious, at least in the slow-motion replays, that the runner rolled and lifted his arm instead of sliding. The umpire later said that the runner intentionally interfered with the second baseman. Isn't that the runner's job? Maybe a better way to make this call

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I suppose that most of us that are interested in college football have disagreed with the polls. The Florida Gators, for instance, have dropped into double digits in the polls. They lost a close game to Auburn in which it could successfully be argued that they were out played (but not by much). Florida found itself behind for the first time against LSU with 69 seconds left. Were it not for a

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A fan as defined by Wikipedia, is ' someone who has an intense appreciation for something(s) or someone(s)'. Sounds positive, doesn't it? Yesterday I had the joy of watching my nine year old son play in a soccer match. Not only have I come to know his teammates, but I knew several of the opponents. I am surely not a soccer fan by the above definition, but I am a fan of good athletic play.

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