Hardball Man Get’s it Right

Suffice it to say that West Virginia’s 7 p.m. home game with Longwood today at the Coliseum qualifies as one of those glorified scrimmages. Not that the Mountaineers have many of them. The season opener, a 45-point romp over Elon last Saturday, qualifies as one. And perhaps Tuesday night’s game at the Charleston Civic Center against [...]... more

Source: westvirginia.scout.com — Thursday, November 20, 2008 West Virginia and Longwood meet in the opening round of the Las Vegas Invitational on Thursday night. … ... more

WOWK Channel 13 reports that a one-day conference in South Charleston, West Virginia will take place this week, covering several important topics for those injured in blast brain injuries common in the military or in the mine settings. Discussions will include information on the latest developments in treatment and coping as well as tips and advice on how to further educate friends, family, loved ones, and the public about traumatic blast brain injuries . "We’re going to be talkin... more

Progressive Outpouring for Roselli, SEIU-UHW by Randy Shaw‚ Nov. 19‚ 2008    A Who’s Who of progressive San Francisco came out to honor SEIU-UHW last night, striking a defiant stance against efforts by SEIU International to change the local’s leadership. Hosted by Dolores Huerta, John Burton, Clint Reilly and Aaron Peskin, it was attended by a long roster of labor and political leaders including Mark Leno, Tom Ammiano, Ross Mirkarimi, Sophie Maxwell and Eric Mar. Bille... more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- President-elect Barack Obama wants Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano to serve as his secretary of Homeland Security, sources told The Washington Post.... more

The latest from Change.gov : President-elect Barack Obama today returned phone calls to five world leaders and expressed his appreciation for their congratulations on his election. President-elect Obama spoke with: Colombian President Uribe Nigerian President Yar’Adua Senegalese President Wade South African President Motlanthe United Nations Secretary General Ban ... more

So, yesterday was Chris Matthews’s much-anticipated appearance on Ellen. Anticipated, of course, not for the interview, but for the dancing. Would there be awkwardness? Would there be falling? Would there be groping? Nope. It was pretty tame--and good-natured. "You know how much I admire you and love you," Ellen [...] ... more

© 2008, by The Conservative Muse   It’s truly amazing how large is the trade For product that’s quaintly called “marital aid.� There’s movies and oils, sexy clothing, and such;  These things make us blush, but we do know this much: To get in the mood for erotic, hot fun, There’s naught like a speech from Obama, The One.   It’ll cause a big thrill to run upside your leg;  Your mind will be blown as you slobber and beg To hear even more of his gifted ora... more

Hey the new iPhone is out. Do you need a good reason to run out and get one? Click on the iPhone for the best one of all. ... more

Check out Howard Wolfson’s response when asked a simple question. He is clearly in denial. The first step in a five step process: Denial: Example - "What do numbers have to do with winning?" Here’s what we have to look forward too. Anger : Example - "NO! NO! How can they do this. The nomination was mine. Bill told me so - STOP!" Bargaining : Example - "I’d consider being on the ticket but you have to get on your knees and beg me." Depre... more

It may take a few more hours but reality is creeping into Hillary’s life with unrelenting persistence. Barack Obama will be the Democratic Nominee. Next stop the White House. ... more

By DICK MORRIS & EILEEN MCGANN In January 1998, right after The Washington Post revealed President Bill Clinton’s relationship with Monica, I spoke with him about his predicament. Shell-shocked and stunned at the calls for his impeachment, he knew he was facing the fight of his life. At first, he was vintage Bill Clinton: maudlin, sad and full of self-pity. But as we talked, he gradually changed his tone. Admitting that he was not innocent, but recognizing his diminishing support, he the... more