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The Cards will have to pay Holliday anywhere from $10 million to $13 million for one year then he becomes a free agent – this could mean MORE money.

Ludwick on the other hand will become a free agent after the 2011 season.  So, the Cards could virtually save around $9 million each year until late 2011. 

Here’s the way I look at it – if Ludwick performs like he did in 2008 then why gamble.  Yes, Holliday is a “name brand” player but the ultimate goal is production.  Ludwick played in more games and had better numbers overall and at Wal-Mart prices!

What is your opinion on this possible acquisition?

Does it really matter if we hear more bad news more often during the day?  I remember when Fox 2 first came out with The Edge at 10pm claiming it wouldn’t be the same old newscast – well, guess what…

Fox 2’s news at 9pm is probably the most watched newscast since a lot of people are trying to get to bed by 10pm.  Ok, that’s how it is at our home.  When it comes to getting the news, I could care less how the reporter/anchor looks rather I’d like to get the breaking news quicker and accurately. 

So, the item that “Two St. Louis stations combine news” means nothing to me.  I guess it’s sort of like being the first (Channel 5) to broadcast in High Definition.  You still have to get the new correct … first.

Fox 2 – just keep doing what you are doing and you’ll be fine.   JMO

Here’s the article in the Belleville News Democrat today.

 ST. LOUIS --

Two St. Louis television stations plan to combine their newsrooms and share news services.

The agreement between the Fox affiliate, KTVI-TV, and KPLR-TV, which is part of the CW network, was announced Tuesday by the parent companies. Local TV Holdings LLC owns KTVI; Tribune Co. owns KPLR.

Under the agreement, KTVI will move to KPLR's offices. The combined newsroom will produce staggered news for nine hours a day.

KTVI General Manager Spencer Koch says viewers want local news programs throughout the day, not just morning, early evening and at night.

The parent companies also announced a local marketing agreement for their TV stations in Denver, Fox affiliate KDVR and CW affiliate KWGN. Both stations will operate out of the KDVR studios.

Police are trying to find a woman who apparently drugged a Republican National Convention delegate and robbed him of about $50,000 worth of jewelry, cash and other items in his hotel room.

Gabriel Schwartz, a Denver attorney and party donor, told police he met the woman in a bar at the luxurious Hotel Ivy in downtown Minneapolis and invited her to his room early on Sept. 4, a few hours after Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin accepted the GOP vice presidential nomination.

Once there, police say, the woman made drinks and told Schwartz to get undressed.

The 29-year-old delegate told police that was the last thing he remembered. Police believe he was drugged but aren't sure what drug he was given, police Sgt. William Palmer said Tuesday.

When Schwartz awoke, the woman was gone and so were cash and belongings that included a watch he valued at $30,000.

"We have no doubt this happened," Palmer said. "The guy has been very forthcoming with us. He's been very helpful in the investigation."

The delegate gave police a detailed description, but investigators had no suspects, Palmer said. He stressed that investigators don't believe Schwartz did anything wrong.

"It's embarrassing to admit that I was a target of a crime," Schwartz said in a statement Tuesday. "I was drugged and had about $50,000 of personal items stolen."

"As a single man, I was flattered by the attention of a beautiful woman who introduced herself to me. I used poor judgment. If there is any good that can come from this humiliation, it is to caution others that date rape drugs can be used on men, too," he said.

Wow – a 29 year old single male was “shopping around” and got what he didn’t want.   This sounds like one of those horny Democrats!  And most bloggers know where I stand on politics!  Dude meets a female, they go to his room and then he wakes up with about $50 thousand less in cash and jewelry.

What in the heck is this young pup doing carrying (or having) that much in jewelry?  I don’t know if I am more amazed at his lack of good judgement with the gal or the fact that he had so much valuable jewelry – period.

It goes to show you that a night of sex (which apparently he didn’t have) can be quite costly.  Let this be a lesson to all you horny rich politicians out there – STICK to your business and you might stay out of trouble!

The crew from America's Finest Television filmed local police officers on patrol for the MTV show "Busted."

Western Illinois University vice president for student services Garry Johnson on Wednesday expressed concerns the television show would make Macomb and the university "look bad."

However, Deputy Chief Curt Barker said he's watched several episodes of the television show. He said he believes it does not cast any of the communities shown in a negative way.

Barker added the show follows up with defendants the police arrest during filming to see how their experience with the court system affected them.

Over two years ago Cindy Schuenke fell into a burning home’s basement while trying to save the life of a trapped resident. This Overland firefighter was doing the job she was hired to do by Overland.

This hero should not be fired! Isn’t this the same city a few years ago that had some Mayoral conflicts with a Police Chief? This "all boys" fire committee needs to rethink their decisions for it will be very costly.

I don’t even think that Ms. Schuenke is asking for permanent disability as most individuals would do – she’s trying to prove that she can work as a firefighter once again.

Please see article link below on Fox2.

The LPGA requires all member golfers to speak English.

Players were told by LPGA commissioner Carolyn Bivens that by the end of 2009, all players who have been on the tour for two years must pass an oral evaluation of their English skills or face a membership suspension.  Hey, it’s about time.  This should be done in every sport and every job in the United States.  If you do not speak the language (English) then either learn how to do so or get the heck out.

This new “law” will take effect in late 2009.  I’d like to see this happen in every professional sport.  Could you imagine the MLB interviews then – we could actually understand what the heck some are saying.  I just wonder what Ichiro says in Japanese after a strikeout  - NOTHING - because he seldom strikes out!

Let me hear it – good/bad/ugly – BRING IT!

http://sports.espn.go.com/golf/news/story?id=3553888a>

The LPGA requires all member golfers to speak English.

Players were told by LPGA commissioner Carolyn Bivens that by the end of 2009, all players who have been on the tour for two years must pass an oral evaluation of their English skills or face a membership suspension. Hey, it’s about time. This should be done in every sport and every job in the United States. If you do not speak the language (English) then either learn how to do so or get the heck out.

This new “law” will take effect in late 2009. I’d like to see this happen in every professional sport. Could you imagine the MLB interviews then – we could actually understand what the heck some are saying. I just wonder what Ichiro says in Japanese after a strikeout….NOTHING…because he seldom strikes out!

Let me hear it – good/bad/ugly – BRING IT!

http://sports.espn.go.com/golf/news/story?id=3553888a>

We are always getting these bills back as change.  If I go to the ATM to get $100 out it gives me 5 twenty dollar bills.  Should I use my special marker at the ATM to verify the authenticity of the paper?

I believe we as consumers need to make sure that these stores aren’t passing on a counterfeit bill to us.  So, next time you get a $20 (or even a $10) bill as change, WHIP out your special marker to declare it as real money.  Who knows, maybe it’s the retailer passing on the bad buck.

It’s summer and that means more people are out and about.  It’s now time to prevent crime from happening in your neighborhoods.  You should already have a Neighborhood Watch (NW) program intact – if not, call your local Police Department to get one started.

Our NW consists of a full diagram of all residents living on the street, all contact numbers, email addresses, and IM names.  We have volunteers pass out a calendar in order to get “watchers” signed up for what day/times to be on call.

Yeah, nothing has happened on our street since it’s inception in 2000 but prevention is the name of the game.  No neighborhood is exempt from crime therefore be prepared and be safe.  Let me hear what you are doing for your NW programs.

I know Dave Murray (and others) do allergy counts but what is in the air so quickly and in great magnitude that is causing non-sufferers … problems too?   I’ve heard people saying that they’ve NEVER had allergies until this year.

I know this isn’t my typical controversial blog … my war this time is against Mother Nature.  HELP!   

If you have free time on a given day/evening go out and support your local team.  Every seat is a cheap seat.  And, if you are a company looking to sponsor a team, talk to a coach and he/she will tell you what they need.

It’s all about SUPPORTING our youth.  Yes, I know baseball isn’t the only thing that happens during the summer … but it is for us!  

Please post any tournament dates for the blogging community.

EXCELLENT idea – now when I call Charter or Dell (et al) for customer service someone in HS is now acting as my witness that their customer service STINKS!  Oh, a little hint to HS – be sure to have a multi language specialist available – you’ll need it.

Will I get a case number from HS in order for me to prove that I didn’t order certain items from Charter?  Just because the foreigner answering the phone didn’t understand that I said, “cancel my account”, NOT add the full digital high definition package – HS will cover for me!

Great idea!  Love it!  I now feel more secure calling Charter, Dell, and others companies using substandard foreign customer service.  I knew our tax dollars were being spent wisely!