Archive for May 2008
Kill Bill?
On May 6th in Georgia, William Earl Lynd, 53, became the first death-row inmate executed in the U.S. in seven months. Executions have been on hold all these months while the U.S. Supreme Court decided whether or not lethal injection protocols are constitutional. In an overwhelming vote of 7-2, the Court decided they were constitutional…
Read MoreThe Lakers Comeback
I thought the Spurs prepared very well for the game and it showed in their ability to inhibit the Lakers through the first three quarters and build a 20-point lead at one point. But the Lakers made some pretty good adjustments and were able to get back in the game for the last quarter based…
Read MoreGene Block Inaugurated as UCLA Chancellor
Yesterday Gene D. Block inaugurated as UCLA chancellor in festive ceremony at Royce Hall. The pomp and circumstance befitting such a ceremony was punctuated with music and dance representing UCLA’s diverse and talented student community — from a gospel choir rendering of the national anthem to a performance by the Mariachi Uclatan folkloric group. This…
Read MoreLakers-Jazz Analysis & Career Playoff Games Record
Robert Horry and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar On the Lakers Game 4 Performance They got themselves in a tough situation on the road and they got a little intimidated by the crowd and being away from home, just not wanting to be there and fight their way in an uphill battle. But that’s what it’s like when…
Read MoreMVP Reflections: My First Ever, My First in L.A., and My Last
Winning my first MVP in 1971, my second year with the Milwaukee Bucks, was a great honor. I liked the fact that it went along with us winning the world championship, and having done it while playing with Oscar Robertson made me feel great. During that season, I had to play a couple of games…
Read MoreAnswering Fan Mail On Olympics Boycott: 1968 vs. 2008
I have received many comments on my article about the Olympics Boycott, on paper and online – so here we go: To Frank Antonacci, Sid Holmes, Dean Nelson, Jim Beran, Steve Adams, Ed Robinson, Steve Baker, Arthur Carlson, Rich Larsen, Clarence Chappell, Greg Gose, Jamile, Ed Shatzen, Carla Nardoni, Christian DeBlis, Bill Lundy, Bob Guild……
Read MoreOz comes to Dubai
I have recently seen some amazing pictures from Dubai which is an Arab country on the southern shore of the Persian Gulf. I am amazed by the enormous growth that it has experienced in the 15 years since I first visited there. Dubai has respectable oil industry but that sector of its economy accounts for…
Read MoreBoycott Questions: 1968 vs. 2008
(Right: Spencer Haywood (8) leads way during U.S. gold-medal win at the 1968 Games, where there was a protest by black Americans but no boycott. Left: Smith, who won the 200-meter dash at the Olympic Games in Mexico City, along with bronze medalist and teammate John Carlos.) Quick note: I will be replying your comments…
Read MoreAce In the Hole
The Lakers were able to overcome a week’s absence from playing and take game one from the Jazz but it was certainly not an easy win. Had the Lakers not benefited from the presence of Kobe Bryant they might not have that victory put away. Utah plays a every physical game and they are very…
Read MoreBarack pulls the plug…
Barack Obama has made the extraordinary effort to cut all ties between himself and Rev. Wright. There really was no choice for Senator Obama because he was seeing first hand how the rants of Reverend Wright negatively affect the sensibilities of most patriotic Americans. Mr. Obama took issue with several statements that were made by…
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