One of the most popular entries on this site had to do with a story about winning the “National Leadership Award” from Congressman Tom Reynolds. It turns out the Republicans troll fictious business name filers and bestow upon them this reward working the notion that people who are motivated to be in business are likely to have republican leanings (that might have been true when the republicans weren’t the current breed of “cut taxes and spend and create big government” types…) But I digress.

It seems that Mr. Reynolds is in a bit of a pickle – he got some of the so-called Foley-page scandal on him and is now trailing challenger Jack Davis by some 15%. Perhaps, after the election, I’ll pay Mr. Reynolds a call with an award of some type. If only I could think of something appropriate…..

Ohio State’s 2006 record: 8-0 Next up: Minnesota 10/28
Tune: Changes by David Bowie
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Read this article and you decide.

Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results is the definition of insanity. Now, on the eve of an election where things look bad for the incumbents, let’s change strategy. After some 2,700+ US deaths and 3 years. OK, change is probably not a bad thing, but the timing, oh the timing. And what new course will these geniuses chart?

It looks like a duck, it sounds like a duck, so I’m going to call it a duck. Flip-flop.

Ohio State’s 2006 record: 8-0 Next up: Minnesota 10/28
Tune: Move it on over by Hank Williams
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If you’re into way off the grid living, this is an interesting way to get some light. The University of Michigan has done some prototyping on a “light bag” – effectively a solar textile that charges 6 individual lamps and/or a central battery.



Ohio State’s 2006 record: 8-0 Next up: Minnesota 10/28
Tune: These Streets by Tanya Stephens
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An interesting snippet from the wire service this morning:

BERLIN (Reuters) – A German motorist followed the command “Turn right now!” from his navigation system and crashed into a small toilet hut by the side of the road — about 30 yards before the crossing he was meant to take.

The overly obedient 53-year-old from Freiburg drove his sport utility vehicle off the road onto into a building site, up a stairway and into the small toilet shack, police in the eastern town of Rudolstadt said Sunday.

It caused 2,000 euros ($2,500) worth of damage to the stairway, 100 euros damage to his car, and he was also fined 35 euros.

Earlier this month an 80-year-old motorist also chose to follow his navigation system and ignored a “closed for construction” sign on a Hamburg motorway. He then crashed into a pile of sand but neither he nor his passenger were injured.

Even with a GPS navigation system, you still need to know where you’re going and make your own decisions. They’re 99% accurate in my experience and that 1% error margin can be dangerous!

Ohio State’s 2006 record: 8-0 Next up: Minnesota 10/28
Tune: Zora by Olu Dara
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In a game most people weren’t able to see due to boneheaded tv types (only shown on ESPNU) the Buckeyes had a complete game. The Hoosiers were outgained by 417 yards and were held to 3 net rushing yards on 28 attempts. Meanwhile, for the first time this season, the rushing attack outgained the passing attack 268 net yards to 267. That’s balance. Then again, this was against Indiana at home.

As has become standard, 73 of Indiana’s 118 total net yards came in the 4th quarter against the 2nd and 3rd team defense. An improvement this week was that the opponent wasn’t able to score in the prevent package. That’s showing growth which needs to continue as the countdown for the Michigan game continues (in 28 days…)

Ohio State’s 2006 record: 8-0 Next up: Minnesota 10/28
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