Hypertext Bazaar - 10.23.08
Arien O'Connell, a fifth grade teacher from NYC, competed in the recent Nike Women's Marathon in San Francisco. She was not registered as an elite runner but somehow, amazingly, beat her personal best by 12 minutes and recorded the fastest time of the day. Nike did not initially expect a non-elite runner to contend for the title so her time was not noticed until after the award ceremony. It was at that time when Arien approached the officials and asked why she was left off the podium even though she was faster then the rest of the field. The officials were shocked at what had transpired but since the awards were already handed out and since she didn't initially register as an elite runner the offifcials decided that they were not going to adjust the results. Outrage ensued and now, rightfully so, Nike is reversing course and officially declaring Arien 'a' winner. Not 'the' winner, but 'a' winner. eab
This just in: Barack Obama supports both teams in the World Series. Seriously, Senator McCain? Is that the best you can do? jmj
John Stewart's take on the Obama baseball flip-flop. Damn you, Mr. Met! jmj
This is old news, but somehow I missed it. Jim James, frontman of My Morning Jacket, was seriously injured while falling off stage during at show in Iowa City. eab
Diagnose your dance style. Please, please, please watch the linked video. If only for the absurdity of it. eab
The eighth ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders are now on their third kicker this season. This week's choice? Freshman Matt Williams, who was invited to tryout after nailing a 30-yard field goal during their September 20 game against Massachusetts during a between-quarters promotion. jmj
New York University is taking the lead in teaching their business school students to be skeptical of today's business world. Well it's about time. jmj
Apparently, our unemployment rate is worse than you think. jmj
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