Instapundit links an interesting study about the transfer of cells between the mother and baby in utero.
There’s also tantalizing evidence that fetal cells may offer the mother increased resistance to certain diseases, thanks to the presence of the father’s immune system genes.
That baby can be a bundle of joy at birth and for years after.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Saturday, January 7, 2012
For your win, you get to face the Ravens
After 10 seasons in the league, the Houston Texans have their first playoff victory.
And a date in Baltimore next Sunday at 1 p.m.
The Ravens won an October meeting with starter Matt Schaub in action. How will things go with third-string T.J. Yates?
And a date in Baltimore next Sunday at 1 p.m.
The Ravens won an October meeting with starter Matt Schaub in action. How will things go with third-string T.J. Yates?
Trog at 5000
The Troglopundit was so excited about reaching 5,000 posts, he forgot what year it was.
Soon, it will be three years of Trog.
How could he forgot last year was the big second blogiversary?
Soon, it will be three years of Trog.
How could he forgot last year was the big second blogiversary?
I care. About you, not so much
Over at Ace, Andy expounds on Mark Steyn's column on Democratic empathy.
Liberals stake out this moral high ground where they "care" about all sorts of "people": The Poor™, The 99%™, The Children™, Minorities™, Undocumented Citizens™, etc. ad nauseam.
But they sure don't seem to give a crap about any individual human beings, do they? It's all about creating and preserving groups that can be pitted against one another for electoral advantage.
As a matter of fact, they're downright hostile to individuals. And especially those in the earliest stages of life.
Liberals stake out this moral high ground where they "care" about all sorts of "people": The Poor™, The 99%™, The Children™, Minorities™, Undocumented Citizens™, etc. ad nauseam.
But they sure don't seem to give a crap about any individual human beings, do they? It's all about creating and preserving groups that can be pitted against one another for electoral advantage.
As a matter of fact, they're downright hostile to individuals. And especially those in the earliest stages of life.
Friday, January 6, 2012
Beggars can't be choosers
Penn State has a new head coach.
And unhappy former players and fans.
After all the bad publicity of the last few months, they ought to be happy somebody wants to go to Happy Valley.
We'll see if Tom Brady approves of the decision.
And unhappy former players and fans.
After all the bad publicity of the last few months, they ought to be happy somebody wants to go to Happy Valley.
We'll see if Tom Brady approves of the decision.
Amazon recovery
The unemployment number dropped in December.
Why?
More discouraged workers giving up.
FedEx and UPS hiring temporary workers to deliver orders from Amazon and other online retailers.
The weather's turning colder, and so will the unemployment report.
Why?
More discouraged workers giving up.
FedEx and UPS hiring temporary workers to deliver orders from Amazon and other online retailers.
The weather's turning colder, and so will the unemployment report.
Weekend watchdog
The best two teams in college football meet Monday.
The best of the college football playoff level meet Saturday afternoon.
Saturday and Sunday, the NFL starts its run to the Super Bowl.
It's a good time to be a football fan.
New Orleans hosts two of the big games - a Saints playoff game and the BCS National Championship between LSU and Alabama. ESPN has coverage Monday at 8:30 p.m.
LSU enters the game as the top-ranked team in the nation, thanks to a 9-6 overtime win over Alabama in November. With other rivals dropping down the stretch, the Crimson Tide climbed back into the championship game rematch.
There's a few more games before the Tigers and Tide battle. FOX has the Cotton Bowl Friday at 8 p.m., matching Kansas State and Arkansas. Saturday at 1 p.m., Pittsburgh faces SMU in the Compass Bowl on ESPN, and Sunday at 9 p.m. Northern Illinois plays Arkansas State in the GoDaddy Bowl.
The real Division I playoff concludes Saturday at 1 p.m. on ESPN2, with Sam Houston State playing North Dakota State.
It's the wild-card weekend for the NFL. NBC has a pair of games Saturday, beginning in Houston as the Texans make their first-ever postseason trip against Cincinnati. In primetime, the Saints host Detroit at 8 p.m. in the Lions' first playoff game since 1999.
Sunday, FOX shows the Falcons' battle with the New York Giants at 1 p.m. CBS heads west at 4:30 p.m. as the Steelers take on Tim Tebow and the Broncos.
Before offering the NFL on Sunday, CBS shows Wisconsin at Michigan. Watch the clock.
The ACC Network shows Virginia Tech taking on Wake Forest Saturday at noon, followed by North Carolina-Boston College.
ESPN2 gets an early start Saturday, matching Tennessee and Florida at 11 a.m. Florida State and Clemson meet at 4 p.m. Comcast starts Saturday in the PAC-12, as Washington heads to Utah at 2 p.m. Then it's CAA matchups between Delaware and William & Mary at 4 p.m. followed by Georgia State meeting George Mason at 7 p.m.
Sunday, Comcast features Arizona-USC at 5:30 p.m. before a CAA contest between VCU and Drexel.
MASN has five Big East games on the schedule Saturday, beginning at noon with Georgetown at West Virginia. St. John's visits Cincinnati at 2 p.m., then Marquette travels to Syracuse. It's Seton Hall-Providence at 6 p.m., with the nightcap of Connecticut battling Rutgers at 8 p.m.
ESPN has the Bulls visiting Orlando Friday at 8 p.m., followed by the Trail Blazers at the Suns.
The Wizards host the Knicks Friday at 7 p.m. on Comcast and the Timberwolves Sunday at 1 p.m.
The Capitals are out west, facing San Jose Saturday at 10:30 p.m. on Comcast. The newly-named NBC Sports Network has Detroit vs. Chicago Sunday at 7:30 p.m.. The network, formerly Versus, shows college ice hockey Friday at 7:30 p.m., with Dartmouth taking on RPI.
CBS has a women's college basketball doubleheader Saturday - Michigan State taking on Penn State at 2 p.m. before Notre Dame plays host to Connecticut. Comcast offers ACC women's basketball Saturday at noon, as Georgia Tech battles Maryland.
From the high school ranks, ESPN2 has a basketball contest between Simeon of Illinois and Miller Grove of Georgia.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
The People's Choice
Awards season starts this Wednesday with the People's Choice Award.
Kaley Cuoco will be the host.
We already knew she was the people's choice.
Kaley Cuoco will be the host.
We already knew she was the people's choice.
You deserve a link today
Where's the hopping place to post to your blog?
The Other McCain and DaTech Guy will be spending time at different McDonald's in New Hampshire the next few days.
I'll take Wi-Fi with my Big Mac.
The Other McCain and DaTech Guy will be spending time at different McDonald's in New Hampshire the next few days.
I'll take Wi-Fi with my Big Mac.
Stealing money, $5 at a time
Interesting story in the News Leader.
A pizza store manager was arrested for embezzling money from the store.
Which chain?
When arrested, she was "Caught, caught."
A pizza store manager was arrested for embezzling money from the store.
Which chain?
When arrested, she was "Caught, caught."
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Why go to New Hampshire?
The Other McCain and DaTech Guy will be heading to New Hampshire Thursday to follow Rick Santorum and the other candidates around the Granite State the next few days.
Mitt Romney is supposedly the frontrunner due to his years as Massachusetts governor. But aren't there problems Romney left behind (cough, Romneycare, cough) that a visit across the border could highlight?
Boston TV stations and newspapers easily cross the border. Talk about what Romney didn't do in Massachusetts and boost your chances of getting the nomination.
New Hampshire gets its spot in the sun this weekend. And Massachusetts could cast a shadow over Romney.
Mitt Romney is supposedly the frontrunner due to his years as Massachusetts governor. But aren't there problems Romney left behind (cough, Romneycare, cough) that a visit across the border could highlight?
Boston TV stations and newspapers easily cross the border. Talk about what Romney didn't do in Massachusetts and boost your chances of getting the nomination.
New Hampshire gets its spot in the sun this weekend. And Massachusetts could cast a shadow over Romney.
Just three months
I'm tired of the cold already.
Only three months until baseball opening night in Miami.
In two months, spring training games begin.
There is hope.
Only three months until baseball opening night in Miami.
In two months, spring training games begin.
There is hope.
No more Bachmann Turnout Overdrive
Michelle Bachmann has become the first official casualty of Tuesday's Iowa caucus.
She had one shining day in the sun. But you can't build a house with straw.
She had one shining day in the sun. But you can't build a house with straw.
Eight votes
Lots to think about the Iowa caucuses.
National Review gathers some opinions, and plenty will flow throughout the day.
Great job by Rick Santorum, doing the groundwork and riding the wave at the right time.
National Review gathers some opinions, and plenty will flow throughout the day.
Great job by Rick Santorum, doing the groundwork and riding the wave at the right time.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Ride the Santorum surge
The Other McCain rides out of Iowa Wednesday after a week following the Santorum surge.
Next stop, New Hampshire.
I've done some body surfing at New Hampshire beaches.
We'll see how long Santorum can ride the wave.
Next stop, New Hampshire.
I've done some body surfing at New Hampshire beaches.
We'll see how long Santorum can ride the wave.
His fantastic four?
On the day of the 2012 Iowa caucus, President Obama's team wants you to remember 2008.
It's pretty incredible to see candidate Obama talk about what President Obama ultimately did. He makes four specific promises -- on reforming health care, making college more affordable, ending the war in Iraq, and putting us on the path to energy independence -- all of which today, four years later, are promises kept.
What's the reality about Obama's fantastic four?
It's pretty incredible to see candidate Obama talk about what President Obama ultimately did. He makes four specific promises -- on reforming health care, making college more affordable, ending the war in Iraq, and putting us on the path to energy independence -- all of which today, four years later, are promises kept.
What's the reality about Obama's fantastic four?
- Health care reform? The Supreme Court has something to say about that in a few months.
- College more affordable? As your local Occupy Wall Street protester.
- Ending the war in Iraq? Thanks, George W. Bush, for the surge.
- Path to energy independence? Solyndra
The game won't be the same
A former co-worker will be watching Tuesday's Virginia Tech game with a heavy-heart - his father passed away since the Hokies last took the field.
I will miss watching Hokie games with my dad, and getting texts from him during the game. Virginia Tech football is a big part of our lives together. If the Hokies lose big to Michigan tonight, he wouldn't be surprised. But he would still be ticked. Because it does matter.
I will miss watching Hokie games with my dad, and getting texts from him during the game. Virginia Tech football is a big part of our lives together. If the Hokies lose big to Michigan tonight, he wouldn't be surprised. But he would still be ticked. Because it does matter.
Today's Tied with me
Overall, this blog is tied with one of the top 100 celebrity blogs.
I didn't watch "The Bachelor," but for those who did, here's their take.
I didn't watch "The Bachelor," but for those who did, here's their take.
Back to work
The holidays are over.
It's going to be below freezing all year long.
Just remember, you're not President Obama.
He had to leave Hawaii to return to this cold weather.
And he knows his time on the job is short.
It's going to be below freezing all year long.
Just remember, you're not President Obama.
He had to leave Hawaii to return to this cold weather.
And he knows his time on the job is short.
Monday, January 2, 2012
Who's Wisconsin playing?
Watching the Rose Bowl is kind of hard.
It's easy to see Wisconsin.
Oregon? They blend into the grass on the long shots.
I know they're there. They are scoring plenty of points.
It's easy to see Wisconsin.
Oregon? They blend into the grass on the long shots.
I know they're there. They are scoring plenty of points.
Plenty of prime time choices
The end of the regular season means you know who you'll be playing in the 2012 regular season.
Lots of good choices for the Ravens to be on Sunday Night or Monday night football.
Maybe the home opener reserved for the Super Bowl champion?
Lots of good choices for the Ravens to be on Sunday Night or Monday night football.
Maybe the home opener reserved for the Super Bowl champion?
Back to school, Augusta County
Since New Year's Day was on Sunday, today's a holiday at work.
But some groups consider this just another day - like Augusta County schools.
The boys head back to school after Christmas break - a fact we didn't realize until Sunday afternoon.
I'm surprised.
The boys were crushed.
Stunned.
In disbelief.
We always consider Monday the 2nd to be a holiday after a Sunday New Year's Day.
Sorry.
But some groups consider this just another day - like Augusta County schools.
The boys head back to school after Christmas break - a fact we didn't realize until Sunday afternoon.
I'm surprised.
The boys were crushed.
Stunned.
In disbelief.
We always consider Monday the 2nd to be a holiday after a Sunday New Year's Day.
Sorry.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Beware the Ides of January
The Ravens won their third AFC North title Sunday, in a game that went down to the last play.
They've won playoff games on the road the past three years, but have failed to win in their last two home playoff games (2003 and 2006).
January 15th will be a fun day - Ravens game at 1 p.m. and Packers at 4:30 p.m.
They've won playoff games on the road the past three years, but have failed to win in their last two home playoff games (2003 and 2006).
January 15th will be a fun day - Ravens game at 1 p.m. and Packers at 4:30 p.m.
Best thing about New Year's Day
Hurray, it's January 1.
The latest fundraising deadline has passed.
Obama fundraising emails won't be cluttering the inbox - for a few days.
Maybe if they offered to remove you from fundraising emails for a $3 donation.
The latest fundraising deadline has passed.
Obama fundraising emails won't be cluttering the inbox - for a few days.
Maybe if they offered to remove you from fundraising emails for a $3 donation.
Sue me if you do, sue me if you don't
What's the lesson the Virginia GOP should take away from the primary mess?
If only two candidates make the cut, since you changed enforcement of the rules due to the threat of a lawsuit, you'll still get a lawsuit.
Cracking on candidates you didn't make the cut doesn't get them to go away.
It just prolongs the process.
If only two candidates make the cut, since you changed enforcement of the rules due to the threat of a lawsuit, you'll still get a lawsuit.
Cracking on candidates you didn't make the cut doesn't get them to go away.
It just prolongs the process.
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