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Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
It’s about time that all the internet-related “my” hype dies. Isn’t the “Me Decade” supposed to be over? Wasn’t that the 80s or 90s? Together, WE can end the MYbrandname.com trend. It’s not really just your brand anyway, is it?
So, here’s to more “we” in our lives. We = community, connections, social networks, etc. I like Al Gore’s new We Can Solve It campaign to end global warming. It’s important, hip, positive and even looks fun. Me is just a backwards and upside version of we anyway. And most of all, we is something we can do together.
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And Then There Were Two…
Tuesday, October 24th, 2006Stay tuned for news of the title fight……the winner of which will be crowned champeen of the world.
Fan favorite RP is in prime position to score an “upset” over cocky 8-0 poser CA.
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End of Regular Season - Playoff Tournament Set
Thursday, October 12th, 2006
The regular season has ended with some exciting matches, and finding our seeds for the playoffs. The Big Boys Tournament and the NIT Consolation Tournament schedule has been set. Final standings below:
Top Dogs:
#1 Craig 7-0
#2 Robert 6-1
#3 Rich 5-2 (tie broken head to head win on Woody)
#4 Woody 5-2
Mere Mortals:
#5 Chris 3-4
#6 Mike 2-5
#7 Josh 1-6
#8 Brian 0-7
Tournament First Round Begins Friday, October 13th. Each match is best of 5 games.
NIT Brackets:
#5 Chris vs #8 Brian
#6 Mike vs #7 Josh
Big Dance:
#1 Craig vs #4 Woody
#2 Robert vs #3 Rich
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Game 7
Thursday, October 12th, 2006
The last day of the group of 8 is upon us. The matches today finalize the brackets as we inch closer to a supreme champion.
Also, stay tuned for the heralded NIT Pong Tournament. These scrappy contenders are in the fight of their lives for 5th place.
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Ultimate Match-Up
Wednesday, October 11th, 2006
It all comes down to today - the two 5-0 titans face off in an afternoon showdown that is sure to be one for the ages. Oh yeah, and there are some other games being played today too…
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A Common Bond
Tuesday, October 10th, 2006
As I follow the progress of ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes’ feat of endurance, 50 marathons in 50 consecutive days in 50 different states, I find myself reflecting on the bond shared among high performance athletes like Dean and our own table tennis athletes. Be it the pursuit of athletic excellence, individual achievement, adherence to the principles of sound body and mind, or a profound sense of camaraderie…it’s inspiring to watch birds of a feather constantly push their limits to new heights. I raise my glass these runners and ping pongers, for their drive inspires us all to shoot for the stars every day.
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Игра 5
Tuesday, October 10th, 2006
Day 5… entering the home stretch. CA and RP have a solid lead at 4-0 each. Are there any contenders left who can knock them both from their perch?
Pictured above: a scene from yesterday’s BD v CS match.
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Serving Four
Monday, October 9th, 2006
The mid-point of the tournament is upon us with the pack beginning to separate. The rhetoric has cooled a bit over the weekend… leave it to Simpson v Dadin to re-ignite the flaming torch of the Ping Pong games with the first challenge of the day.
Pictured above: a scene from the much ballyhooed Prioleau v Yessian match last Thursday.
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Redondo Tres
Friday, October 6th, 2006
Third day of the competition. Electricity is in the air after yesterday’s final match between RP & RY. The trash talk is getting intense… no-one seems to be spared. Warriors are leaving everything they have on the battleground. The question on everyone’s mind now - will there be any survivors left amongst the ruins of shattered egos and bruised self-worth.
As always, check back for today’s results.
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Highlights from Campy Campbell vs. The Simp
Thursday, October 5th, 2006[youtube=http://youtube.com/watch?v=q9UyQMnO3qg]
Although losing his second match to the now 1-1 “The Simp”, highlights like these just can’t be overlooked. Campy Campbell pulled off the most difficult maneuver in the game of Pong, made famous by Kim Taek Soo, the SooDo Cartwheel. Down two games, Campy Campbell is anticipated to bounce back with his match against the Dade-O, who sports analysts have projected a 3400:1 chance of winning…even one match.
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