November 2001

HATS OFF TO THE DIAMONDBACKS

HATS OFF TO THE DIAMONDBACKS

The 2001 World Series is over and done, put a fork in it, finished. History.

The Arizona Diamondbacks won in a thrilling seven game series. In grand style, they did it in the bottom of the ninth, right out of a storybook. Adding to the drama and to their pride, they did it by getting the tying and winning runs when facing the very best relief pitcher and closer in the game, The Yankeesí stopper, Mariano Rivera. Mr.

WAR ETIQUETTE?

WAR ETIQUETTE

Readers of this space will know that pacifism is advocated here. No Rambo-Billy Jack rah rah macho chest-beating will be found in this space.

Of late there has been much discussion regarding the tactical soundness of continuing the Afghanistan bombing during Ramadan.