Category Archives: Random

Pics of the… week?

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Daniel
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Radio, Class and ‘Roids (in no particular order)

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Daniel

While I’m not sure I conveyed my “there’s momentum in baseball, omg Sabean” point all that successfully before, I wanted to add a bit about the steroid discussion. To be fair, this is probably just me being difficult by playing … Continue reading →

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What’s Up, Chile? and Related Musical Adventures

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Daniel

On the Giants: I hate being right, though this is a classic example of the difference between reading about a game afterward and actually getting to watch it. Why did they take Sadowski out so early, giving up one run … Continue reading →

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Steroids make the world awkward

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Daniel

I’ve long believed that there’s a strange force in baseball, a deus ex machina, also known as the iRobot (movie) phenomenon, that gives baseball it’s random and anything-is-possible nature. Cash does not directly translate to wins, though it certainly helps, … Continue reading →

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This will be a long post of highs and lows.

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Daniel

Before this post truly begins, a short note. The last few days have been filled with both extraordinary fun and hair-pulling frustrations. I will describe the happy moments in full detail, but first, a short rant  (chee chee to follow). … Continue reading →

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Zarchy: First Month Part II

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Daniel

For those few intrepid souls who made it to the end of the last post, I question your sanity as much as I value your readership, so thank you. The last few days have been really interesting working for the … Continue reading →

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1810, commonly known as the Year of the Physical Challenge

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Daniel

As I sit here watching this craziness, I feel like this cultural phenomenon is something that has to be shared. Tonight, a virtual holiday throughout Santiago, is the finale of 1810, a popular reality show that’s something like a combination … Continue reading →

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On Language, Esotericism, Salmon, and Latin American Health Care

Posted on July 19, 2009 by Daniel

So a few things, and the first and probably most important content of this post are the results of my trip to the doc. Details to come, but the crux of it is: I do not have pneumonia, I do … Continue reading →

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Young, Restless, etc. Part 2

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Daniel

So sopaipillas are delicious, and that was a great meal. Unfortunately I’m very much not over this cold, and until the whole “breathing like a healthy person” comes back, I see myself pretty much tied to this bed. So, why … Continue reading →

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The Young and the Restless: Santiago

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Daniel

Happy Lady of Carmen Day, everyone! Chileans love their holidays, and today we have the day off. Which of course means that we have class on Saturday to make up for it, but whatever. A day off is a day … Continue reading →

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