- The Patriots lose to the Broncos. Or, did the Patriots lose to themselves, with the Broncos being the beneficiary? I get the feeling that if they played each other 10 times, the Patriots would win most of them. But hand it to the Broncos for making the most of the opportunities.
- It's late in the 3rd Quarter, but the Colts look to be on the verge out. The Steelers are outplaying them by a country mile. Teams who were great in week 10 sometimes aren't so great later in the season. The Colts haven't played a meaningfull game for a long time, and when it counts they're getting their heads handed to them. 21-3 as I type!
- The Bush Tax Cuts are set to expire. Here's a good list of the tax cuts and their expiration dates, Sunset Provisions in the Tax Code. Excerpt:
The bad news – and it is potentially very bad news indeed – is that virtually all of these phenomenally effective pro-growth tax cuts are about to "sunset" over the next several years. Moreover, there is a massive tax increase coming in the form of the Alternative Minimum Tax, the threshold for which is scheduled to fall to $33,750 from $43,500 on January 1, 2006 (as I write in mid-December). Residents of high income/high local tax states like NY, NJ, MA and CA will be hit hardest – exactly the kind of productive, job-creating, high-investing citizens you least want to mess with. - Tatum O'Neal, who was voted off the Dancing With the Stars contest. Did you like her attitude? The actors and actresses need some coaching on their speeches pre and post-dance. Don't make excuses. Don't whine. Don't complain. Don't act like a spoiled 12-yr old. How about taking some Kevin Costner (in Bull Durham) cues for how to speak in an interview? My substitutions included:
"We gotta dance them one dance at a time."
"I'm just happy to be here. Hope I can help us win."
"I just want to give it my best shot, and the good Lord willing, things will work out." - Tyco, which is splitting into 3 companies. Is that a goodbye or hello to two new friends?
- And goodbye to Shelly Winters, who passed away this past week. When I think of her, I think of her role in The Poseidon Adventure, trying to escape the overturned ship!
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