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CIA Torture Music

bgunn — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:11:19 -0000

CIA Torture Music

According to a recently declassified document, these bands/recording artists were used during detention and interrogation at Gitmo:

The CIA Playlist includes:

AC/DC
Aerosmith
Barney theme song (By Bob Singleton)
The Bee Gees
Britney Spears
Bruce Springsteen
Christina Aguilera
David Gray
Deicide
Don McClean
Dope
Dr. Dre
Drowning Pool
Eminem
Hed P.E.
James Taylor
Limp Bizkit
Marilyn Manson
Matchbox Twenty
Meatloaf
Meow mix jingle
Metallica
Neil Diamond
Nine Inch Nails
Pink
Prince
Queen
Rage against the Machine
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Redman
Saliva
Sesame street theme music (By Christopher Cerf)
Stanley Brothers
The Star Spangled Banner
Tupac Shakur

(needs moar Rush)

ESPN analyst Phillips in 'Fatal Attraction' scandal

bgunn — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:13:18 -0000

ESPN analyst Phillips in 'Fatal Attraction' scandal

TV baseball analyst Steve Phillips had a brief affair with an ESPN production assistant who taunted his wife with "Fatal Attraction"-like phone calls and a letter that bragged about her sexual encounters with Phillips after being dumped, The New York Post reported.

The former New York Mets general manager told his wife and police he slept with Brooke Hundley, 22, multiple times this summer before dumping her.

The woman repeatedly phoned Phillips' wife, Marni, saying, "We both can't have him!" the police report says.

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Really? This over Steve Phillips?!

Pads and Rox tickets at a good discount

bgunn — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:55:34 -0000

Pads and Rox tickets at a good discount

I'm not affiliated with Travelzoo, but know a good deal when I see it. Hopefully the park is full and as electric as it was for the last Rockies series.

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From the Travelzoo Newsdesk:

SAN FRANCISCO--SEPTEMBER 1, 2009-- The Giants are in a
heated wild card race with the Colorado Rockies and tickets
to six upcoming games were just reduced by 45 percent,
including three games against the Rockies.

The discounted seats start at $10 for next week's series
against the San Diego Padres, Sept. 7-9 (including Labor
Day), and the huge series vs. the Rockies, Sept. 14-16.

The available ticket levels include:
- View Reserve ... $10 (reg. $18)
- View Box ... $15 (reg. $26)
- Club Level Corner ... $25 (reg. $41)

To buy tickets, click below. Enter GOGIANTS as the coupon
code. Fees of $1.75-$3.75 per ticket & $3.50 per order will
be added. (Full price tickets are subject to the same fees.)
http://www.travelzoo.com/Newsflash.ashx?644270-15711075

Now it's Derrek Lee

bgunn — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:37:41 -0000

Now it's Derrek Lee

Keep an eye on the Giants. They're a long shot to catch the Dodgers in the NL West but could have staying power in the wild-card race, especially if GM Brian Sabean gets them a hitter. Matt Cain, who lives in the shadow of pitching teammates Tim Lincecum, Barry Zito and Randy Johnson, is having a great season (8-1, 2.55). His 3.61 career ERA suggests he could pitch his way into Cy Young consideration. ... Could Derrek Lee be the hitter the Giants need? Sabean at least ought to kick the tires to see if Jim Hendry would consider approaching Lee about waiving his no-trade clause, as the Cubs have first-base options available to them in Micah Hoffpauir and Jake Fox.

50% off tickets for Braves and Cards next week

bgunn — Thu, 21 May 2009 18:47:09 -0000

50% off tickets for Braves and Cards next week

Not sure if you use Travelzoo for travel needs (they're quite good IMO), but they just sent this:

< disclaimer > I've got no stake in them, blah x 3 < /disclaimer >
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From the Travelzoo Newsdesk:

SAN FRANCISCO--MAY 21, 2009-- Tickets to see the San
Francisco Giants play the Atlanta Braves and St. Louis
Cardinals next week were cut by 50% OFF regular prices.

The discounted seats start at just $9 for games May 25-29,
including the Memorial Day afternoon game. This is the only
discount offer available for these four games.

The available ticket levels include:
- View Reserved ... $9 (reg. $18)
- Bleacher ... $9 (reg. $17)*
- Lower Box ... $20 (reg. $35)

* Individual Bleacher seats only available for May 25 game.

For more information and to buy these tickets, click below.
Enter the code MAY in the coupon box. Additional fees of
$1.75-$3 per ticket and $3.50 per order will be added. (Full
price tickets are subject to the same fees.)

http://www.travelzoo.com/Newsflash.ashx?587969-15711075

Another reason to hate the Yankees

bgunn — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:36:09 -0000

Another reason to hate the Yankees

I hope this guy wins his case againt the team's ownership.

(look at me supporting the McC advertisers)

Those whacky Cubs fans...

bgunn — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:47:18 -0000

Those whacky Cubs fans...

Seriously, uncool.

Ichiro has bleeding ulcer

bgunn — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:27:04 -0000

Ichiro has bleeding ulcer

Headed to 15-day DL

Exhibition games at PacT&T for sale. This Thurs, Fri (vs A's) and Sun (vs LAD). Section...

bgunn — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:06:16 -0000

Exhibition games at PacT&T for sale.

This Thurs, Fri (vs A's) and Sun (vs LAD). Section FieldClub 108, row N, seats 3 and 4. Lot A parking included. Face value $172.00.

If you were thinking of going, shoot me an offer and matbe we can work something out in your expected price range.

Note: I asked Grant if this was OK last year, and he OK'ed it (even though I found a buyer elsewhere and never posted). If anything has changed, accept my appology and sent it to /dev/null.

Reply in this thread or ping me at: gunnComm at Comcast dot net. Thanks.

/angst of never knowing what a fanShot will look like

This sent to season ticket holders: ================================ It's that time of year...

bgunn — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:39:58 -0000

This sent to season ticket holders:

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It's that time of year to film San Francisco Giants TV commercials for the 2009 season!

Want to be in them?

We need all kinds of Volunteer Extras and since you are a great Giants' fan, we want you!

You'll be in one or two commercials that will be filmed on Thursday, February 5th in San Francisco. You'll have the chance to be on TV AND support your home-team San Francisco Giants!

Bring some friends, a lunch and get ready to be part of real live action with full camera crews, lots of excitement and a chance to be up close with your favorite Giants players!

Just send an email to the address below by Monday, February 2, 2009 - include your name, phone number, and availability for Thursday, February 5th. We'll give you directions on what to wear and where to go. Everyone's welcome so bring your family and friends!

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Ping me off list if you're interested:
GunnComm at-thingy Comcast.net and I'll get you the contact info (no you don't have to go with me)

McCoven represented in 2009 Giants TV ad campaign?