Monday, August 22, 2005
Out of all of the cars that drove by us yesterday on Bell Road, only one reacted negatively towards shouting something about communism, liberals, and free speech. I had no idea Myron Thompson was in town.
Say it ain't so Joe...
One of the more frustrating results of this lockout is that those who work in the cafeteria at our building have been laid off. It's easy to complain about having to wait eight days for strike pay, but those who are laid off have to wait two and a half weeks before they can collect E.I. benefits.
Despite that, one of the cafeteria workers showed up on Sunday with tea, coffee, and cookies for us all on the picket line. Picket duty isn't a living hell by any stretch of the imagination, but there's no way I could do it standing on my head. Visits and support make it a little easier to keep moving (or stay standing, whatever the case may be). Former provincial NDP leader and current ACTRA member, Jeremy Ackerman stopped by, took up a sign, and manned the picket lines with us as well.
I don't know if I'd be able to do this (I actually didn't today due to an overwhelming headache) if the people I was meeting weren't so great. It'd be nicer if I were meeting inside the confines of the CBC building perhaps discussing the relevancy of the latest Dilbert offering.
One of the more frustrating results of this lockout is that those who work in the cafeteria at our building have been laid off. It's easy to complain about having to wait eight days for strike pay, but those who are laid off have to wait two and a half weeks before they can collect E.I. benefits.
Despite that, one of the cafeteria workers showed up on Sunday with tea, coffee, and cookies for us all on the picket line. Picket duty isn't a living hell by any stretch of the imagination, but there's no way I could do it standing on my head. Visits and support make it a little easier to keep moving (or stay standing, whatever the case may be). Former provincial NDP leader and current ACTRA member, Jeremy Ackerman stopped by, took up a sign, and manned the picket lines with us as well.
I don't know if I'd be able to do this (I actually didn't today due to an overwhelming headache) if the people I was meeting weren't so great. It'd be nicer if I were meeting inside the confines of the CBC building perhaps discussing the relevancy of the latest Dilbert offering.
At least you're not hearing this :
from MLB.COM,
MIAMI -- Broadcaster Mark Grace apologized on the air Wednesday for profane remarks that made their way onto Tuesday's broadcast.
Due to a faulty talk-back switch, viewers heard remarks that Grace thought could only be heard by those in the television truck. Play-by-play man Thom Brennaman apologized on Tuesday night a few innings after the incident and Grace apologized through the media following the game and followed it up with a direct, unscripted apology during Wednesday's pregame show and in the opening inning of the game.
Diamondbacks team president Rich Dozer also released a statement on Wednesday.
"We apologize to all fans who may have heard comments as a result of a technical difficulty during last night's game," Dozer said. "We do not condone the remarks and truly regret the fact that this unfortunate incident took place. Providing our fans with wholesome, family entertainment both in-stadium and on-air has always been our top priority, and I assure you that this will never happen again, technical difficulty or not. Mark feels terrible about the situation and has made those feelings clear in tonight's broadcast."
Faulty talk-back switch? Clothing Malfunction? Alcohol induced stupor? You be the judge.
Listen to Mark Grace : By the F***ing Grace of God : Mark Grace Unplugged
Swears for Cares : A History of Gaffes in Baseball Broadcasting
Olden: What's your opinion of Kingman's performance?
Lasorda: What my opinion of Kingman's performance? What the (expletive) do you think is my opinion of it? I think it was (expletive). Put that in. I don't give a (expletive). Opinion of his performance? (Expletive). He beat us with three (expletive) home runs! What the (expletive) do you mean? "What is my opinion of his performance?" How can you ask me a question like that? "What is my opinion of his performance?" (Expletive). He hit three home runs! (Expletive). I'm (expletive) off to lose that (expletive) game. And you ask me my opinion of his performance. (Expletive). That's a tough question to ask me, isn't it? "What is my opinion of his performance?
from MLB.COM,
MIAMI -- Broadcaster Mark Grace apologized on the air Wednesday for profane remarks that made their way onto Tuesday's broadcast.
Due to a faulty talk-back switch, viewers heard remarks that Grace thought could only be heard by those in the television truck. Play-by-play man Thom Brennaman apologized on Tuesday night a few innings after the incident and Grace apologized through the media following the game and followed it up with a direct, unscripted apology during Wednesday's pregame show and in the opening inning of the game.
Diamondbacks team president Rich Dozer also released a statement on Wednesday.
"We apologize to all fans who may have heard comments as a result of a technical difficulty during last night's game," Dozer said. "We do not condone the remarks and truly regret the fact that this unfortunate incident took place. Providing our fans with wholesome, family entertainment both in-stadium and on-air has always been our top priority, and I assure you that this will never happen again, technical difficulty or not. Mark feels terrible about the situation and has made those feelings clear in tonight's broadcast."
Faulty talk-back switch? Clothing Malfunction? Alcohol induced stupor? You be the judge.
Listen to Mark Grace : By the F***ing Grace of God : Mark Grace Unplugged
Swears for Cares : A History of Gaffes in Baseball Broadcasting
Olden: What's your opinion of Kingman's performance?
Lasorda: What my opinion of Kingman's performance? What the (expletive) do you think is my opinion of it? I think it was (expletive). Put that in. I don't give a (expletive). Opinion of his performance? (Expletive). He beat us with three (expletive) home runs! What the (expletive) do you mean? "What is my opinion of his performance?" How can you ask me a question like that? "What is my opinion of his performance?" (Expletive). He hit three home runs! (Expletive). I'm (expletive) off to lose that (expletive) game. And you ask me my opinion of his performance. (Expletive). That's a tough question to ask me, isn't it? "What is my opinion of his performance?
