After some minor technical issues, I am back.

The strangest thing I heard today was on Fox Sports Radio. They were interviewing Chris Landry, who is their self-described "NFL Personnel Director". He is another member of the Belichick Tree, having worked here in the early '90s with the Browns. So, he knows all of the principals getting these NFL jobs lately.

They asked him about Scott Pioli, newly appointed GM of the Chiefs who also interviewed with the Browns. He said he would be a really good administrator. The next question was about his scouting ability and Landry stated that Pioli has never done scouting, that he never travelled around in that capacity. So, it makes sense that Pioli would opt for the Chiefs job, where he can report to the owner and lean heavily on that scouting department.

If he came here, God knows what his role would have been, but it seems to me he would have been responsible for drafting and it's obviously not his forte. Maybe that's a good reason for him not being here.

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Samuel L. may not play Nick Fury, after all. He doesn't seem too happy about it. All I know is, he got cheered when he showed up onscreen in "Iron Man".

"Flight of the Conchords" returns this Sunday. Right after a long day of football. Here is an interview.

Bonnaroo is making concert footage and some music available to the masses. The first band up? "The Raconteurs"! Yeah, baby. That will warm you up.

"Idol" is back. Plus, the BBC decides to have "Butcher Idol".

The "Dog Whisperer" has advice for the Obama family dog. I am sensing a "Very Special" episode of the program?

Steve Jobs is taking a Medical Leave of Absence. That can't be good.

Johnny Cash was once a deputy in Davidson County (Nashville).

I am fascinated by this accidental cartography. Kinda like when Al Bundy sweated Elvis. How can you not like "Australia as a puddle"?

They are dropping like flies. Mr. Roarke and Number Six both died today.

Exercise Yard

ESPN says, yeah, we are bidding for Premier League matches. The next contract determines my future programming provider.

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