The Flamingos site is undergoing changes over the next 2 weeks. I will be posting some College World Series pictures and updates. We will also unveil the book cover very soon. 

Carry on, Citizens!

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Thanks to everyone at Entercom Radio (Z99.5, WXNT, and 107.9 the Track) for helping us raise over $21,000 today for Salvation Army Flood Relief. Staff from all three stations participated from 7am to 6pm on the air and at two Panera Bread locations in Indy.  Thanks also to Two Men and a Truck for helping us get water and Gatorade to where it needs to go.

After several long days, I was pretty tired when I got home. But, I was grateful to have a home to come to at the end of the day. Many Hoosiers don’t have that luxury tonight. Also, waiting for me at home was an envelope from FedEx.  College World Series tickets were inside. Life’s good.

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Player Introductions

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It’s that time of year again! I’ll be watching a lot of college baseball this weekend as the Super Regionals unfold. Going to Omaha? I’ll be there putting the finishing touches on Seven Dead Flamingos!

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Sorry, I haven’t posted for a while.  I took some time off and then the tornado hit Indy last Friday. I’ve been working a lot of hours on disaster relief.  I was on the air with Jake and Terri this morning as we collected money, clothing, and other items for the victims. There is still a great need for assistance, so if you can help please visit the Salvation Army’s website to see how you can help.

Here is a link to some photos of what we’ve been up to the past few days.

Here is a link to Jake and Terri’s video tour of the destruction.

Carry on, and help your fellow Citizens!

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I’m sorry, but the moose has got to go. He’s got to take one for the team. Gas prices hit 3.99 in Indy today. It’s time to break ground on new oil refineries and start drilling in Alaska. I’ve stayed on the sidelines of the Alaska oil debate until now. But, when it started costing $50 to fill the Pearl with gas, Bullwinkle became expendable. If you want to save a moose or caribou, fine send them to my place. But, please let us have the oil.

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I heard Alanis Morissette playing in my head when I heard the news that Indianapolis was awarded the 2012 Super Bowl. “Isn’t it ironic, don’t you think…”

Why, you might ask?  Well, most NFL experts are deeply concerned that when the current collective bargaining agreement runs out, the two sides are so far apart that there may be a lockout. When does it run out? After the 2010 season. When would the lockout occur? The 2011 season. When does the Super Bowl take place for the 2011 season? You guessed it, 2012.  We just got awarded the Super Bowl to a season that might not happen. Somebody cue the Canadian chick. “A little too ironic…”

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After a particularly long day that ended in a migraine, I went to bed as soon as I got home. I woke up a little after nine to see the last inning of the Red Sox/Royals game. The payoff: seeing Jon Lester complete the 18th no hitter in Sox history. Someone better check the water in New England. 4 of the last 6 no hitters thrown in the American League have been orchestrated by Boston pitchers.  The rich just keep getting richer…

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Two guys in Pennsylvania have been charged with theft after they tried to steal live power lines that were attached to a transformer and utility poles. Live. Power. Lines. Yes, they were shocked. And according to the AP, only one was well enough to attend the arraignment. The two Somerset County residents are ages 24 and 27, forcing many anti-abortionists to reconsider whether or not a 96th trimester abortion is all that bad.

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Yep, I lost the blog war. Monday night I went to the Indians game (double header vs. Scranton) and didn’t get home until after midnight. For the loss to Elizabeth, the Tribe rewarded me with 2 losses on the same evening. As for yesterday, I just took the day off to nurse my wounds.

So, today I’m back with a vengeance –ready to large damage in the blogosphere.  Tonight, I’ll forgo the usual nonsense and ask you to remember that it’s National Salvation Army Week. Stop by the Wal-Mart in Fishers between 3pm and 6pm tomorrow for Ramp to Camp. 107.9 the Track will be there with 2 Men & a Truck raising money to send kids to camp. I’ll be there with at least one other member of the Red Shield Radio team.  On Friday, (not sure if it will be the morning or afternoon show yet) I’ll be at the Emmis Building on Monument Circle passing out candy bars courtesy of Target and the Salvation Army.

Also, if you’re into racing, sign up for the Red Shield Rally (July 12).  Go-cart racing for adults and RC cars for the kids. Lots of other surprises in the works for that event too.

Oh, yeah that book thing… Kansaska is available for Kindle! If you own the popular ebook reader from Amazon, download a copy of Kansaska.  Trolley Dodgers will be available for Kindle in the next few weeks.

Finally, I’ll be signing books on May 31st in Greenwood. Details to follow.

Carry on, Citizens!

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If you haven’t yet decided on a Presidential candidate, I have a new option for you. If you have decided, but are experiencing buyers remorse, this candidate can help that too.  He’s a newcomer to the political scene. And quite frankly, we haven’t seen much of him on the national level since 1980. But, he has many new ideas, and truly rises above the current crop of hopefuls. Today, I give you General Zod.

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