Russell S.

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Is it Really Wenger?

Russell S. posted an article on - Aug 28, 2011, 10:20 pm
They say a picture says a thousand words. Well, the picture of Arsene Wenger above may not have been from today, but it tells one thousand thoughts, all bad, that he was feeling after his team's demolition at the hands of Manchester United. But, who is to blame for this embarrassment? I submit that ...
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Arsenal Academy

Russell S. posted an article on - Aug 12, 2011, 4:22 pm
The plan has been revealed. Arsene Wenger is a genius. He has signed another youngster, Joel Campbell of Costa Rica, to add to his stable of well, stable boys. Jack Wilshere, Ryo Miyaichi, Emmanuel Frimpong, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Wojciech Szczesny and the list goes on. Wenger's plan is simple-he'...
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10 Months of Anguish and years to come

Russell S. posted an article on - Aug 10, 2011, 2:17 pm
As summer rolls along into the depths of August, the weekly pain of English Premier League Football is about to begin. Pain, yes, pain and anguish as I must follow Arsenal. While all the band wagon and front running fans of Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City await and glorious campaign, ...
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Russell S. posted an article on - Jul 29, 2011, 9:51 pm
I haven't written in a LONG while, not sure why. Lots has happened in my life, just not sure where the time has went. It's mid-summer 2011 and my last trip took me to Pittsburgh, PA and Cleveland, OH. Why? Well, U2 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, of course. Why else do I travel? Yes, soccer at t...
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My Son Made me Cry

Russell S. posted an article on - Mar 6, 2011, 11:24 pm
Moments you feel the truest love come at times you never expect. My son asked me to print out some homework. It turned out to be a poem that dealt with his name as the focus. I include it here now. Gabriel, my name It is a name of the bible; it holds a place in heaven next to God. My name is like a...
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Passion and PJ Harvey

Russell S. posted an article on - Feb 13, 2011, 11:08 pm
What is your passion? Is it sports, art, literature, music or food? I'll list a couple of those as passions of mine, namely soccer and music being the leaders of my secular interests. My closest friend is a huge PJ Harvey fan and called me last week to remind me that her new album is about to be rel...
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2010 A Look Back and Forward

Russell S. posted an article on - Dec 24, 2010, 2:07 pm
The year started off January 1 like many others, watching the Rose Bowl with close friends and eating really, really good chili. This coming January 1 will start the same but with the twist that I really care about who wins this Rose Bowl-GO FROGS!!!! January 1, 2011 is officially wear PURPLE DAY in...
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SAMBA SOCCER

Russell S. posted an article on - Oct 2, 2010, 11:27 am
Here's our aptly named dog Samba showing off his skills. 
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2010-2011 English Premiership

Russell S. posted an article on - Aug 13, 2010, 1:24 pm
On the eve of another soccer campaign, the English Premiership must defend it's claim as the "Best League in the World". England's disastrous and embarrassing display at the FIFA World Cup in South Africa has cast a shadow over the Premiership's stake as the top league. Of course, the players that h...
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Signs of Life and What a Long Strange Trip

Russell S. posted an article on - Jun 18, 2010, 6:41 pm
It has finally happened. The 2010 World Cup has started. It may have taken a bit to get going but after today's matches coupled with Argentina's thrashing of South Korea, the Greek tragedy avoided, and goals beginning to go in, the tournament has jumped to life. And, of all things, the UNITED STATES...
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One-Nil

Russell S. posted an article on - Jun 17, 2010, 12:42 am
The curtain has been raised on every team at the World Cup now and there more questions than answers. Spain's loss to Switzerland has thrown an enormous wrench in the works as the possibility of a Brazil vs. Spain round of 16 match that now looms on the horizon. The hopes of the African continent ar...
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Horns and Howlers

Russell S. posted an article on - Jun 14, 2010, 1:04 am
The buzz is upon us and until July 11th I'm not sure another sound will penetrate my consciousness. The vuvuzelas, or horns, have overpowered the World Cup in more ways than one. On television, it is the only thing you can hear. The TV commentators are drowned out by the incessant plastic "music" ma...
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FIFA World Cup 2010 Qtrs. to Final

Russell S. posted an article on - Jun 8, 2010, 1:22 am
Now the fun really begins, The Final 8. I have the following match-ups:Mexico vs. EnglandHolland vs. BrasilArgentina vs. USAParaguay vs. Spain Both the Cinderellas leave us at the point with Mexico and Paraguay unable to conjure any magic versus England or Spain. Spain now enter very unfamiliar ter...
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2010 FIFA World Cup/Group Play-Round of 16

Russell S. posted an article on - Jun 7, 2010, 1:22 am
The convergence has begun. The world is descending on South Africa for the newest version of the World Cup. Four years in the making and the world awaits the crowning of a new champion. So, with that phrase, "new champion", I'll begin my prognogtications. The current holdrs are Itlay and current mea...
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Christianity 101 by a 6 and 8 yr. old

Russell S. posted an article on - Apr 9, 2010, 1:36 pm
As I drove around a day or so ago running errands, two of my kids were talking in the back seat. The conversation went from usual kid stuff; toys, games, etc. to my son (D) stating-"God can't die." To which my daughter (I) replied, "God died once." D states, "That was Jesus, but I don't get how God ...
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Talisman

Russell S. posted an article on - Apr 2, 2010, 5:34 pm
Arsene Wenger loves to speak about the "spirit" of his Arsenal Gunners. Most of the time that kind of talk follows a defeat or gritty "non-Arsenal" like performance that they managed to pull out a last second win. For all of Wenger's rhetoric, the 2009-2010 version of Wenger's Wonder Boys have actua...
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Happiest Place on Earth

Russell S. posted an article on - Oct 17, 2009, 5:15 pm
Disneyland truly is a place our family really enjoys and tries to sneak a trip to whenever we can. We have our favorite rides and places to eat like most people. However, what I've found about our trips there is that the trip has become an excercise in family problem solving. Now, I mean that is a p...
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A Rare View

Russell S. posted an article on - Sep 27, 2009, 1:11 am
Picture by Edge of U2 Check out 360FromTheEdge for more from the true Guitar Hero. The Edge has become a Twitter junkie and gives us a rare picture, although maybe unintentionally, of Bono without his shades. Peace
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Legacy

Russell S. posted an article on - Sep 26, 2009, 1:36 am
In my bio for this blog I wrote that I am a Christian, father-husband, teacher, coach and friend. In each of those roles of life I have often wondered about what "Legacy" I'm leaving. Of course I understand by the mere fact of being a father that alone is a legacy. The inner search of what mark I've...
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U2: Local Act, Global Horizons (Part II) by Justin Kavanagh - The Globalist

Russell S. posted an article on - Sep 13, 2009, 10:17 pm
The second part of a U2 retrospective of the career both on and off stage. THe article comes from an online magazine called "The Globalist".  Peace. Click the link: U2: Local Act, Global Horizons (Part II) by Justin Kavanagh - The Globalist Shared via AddThis
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2010 FIFA World Cup-What Time Changes

Russell S. posted an article on - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
The passage of time has many effects. Our views and attitudes change. Our interests or focus in life's pursuits change. And, sometimes our rooting interests in athletic teams change. (I have a long standing rule with my close "sports" friends that once you pick a team, that is it-no changing. We'll ...
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It Might Get Loud coming to iTunes, DVD

Russell S. posted an article on - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
It Might Get Loud coming to iTunes, DVD A movie that should not be missed by any music or movie fan. The music is fantastic and the documentary is expertly filmed.
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Art of the Highest Order: Robert Hilburn Reflects on U2

Russell S. posted an article on - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
Art of the Highest Order: Robert Hilburn Reflects on U2 Robert Hilburn is one of the most respected Rock critics/writers of all time, if not the Most respected. His influence on music has not only be felt by readers but by the musicians themselves in which he critiqued. Intelligent, thought provoki...
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2009 Ends, What a Year!

Russell S. posted an article on - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
The year ends and looking back, Wow! that was a crazy year. Maybe it was because it was the end of a decade, who knows. The headlines were filled with sensational stories of the famous both positive and negative. (Sad the negative is what most remember) Personally the year was brilliant with tons of...
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Trophy-Less

Russell S. posted an article on - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
Was it six months or 4 minutes? The question for Arsenal is truly either half-full or half-empty. By this time last season, Gooner fans would have just taken today's loss to ManUre as just another loss in a disappointing season. This term however, Arsenal are six months into a season and still, (unt...
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