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  1. Well, that's what they do. It gives people more to root for during the year than just how the teams at the top of the Premier League table might end up finishing in May. Anyway, Chelsea won the second leg on penalty kicks, so they will be playing Man City at Wembley on the 24th in the League Cup final. (Side note: I was relieved to see that they didn't use the away-goal rule in the semi-final. I am absolutely no fan of that rule and I'm glad that they are becoming more open-minded about not always having it. Others may disagree.)
  2. No, you're not alone - I really enjoy "Discovery". I wish to hell they would just show it on TV on CBS proper, but I guess they want to be in vogue... (I waited until it came out on BluRay to watch the whole series beyond the first show - if there is anyone on the fence about buying it, I do recommend the BluRay. The effects and picture quality are stunning.) After TNG, I didn't like any of the subsequent ST series. Of course, for me, the original ST is the gold standard (in fact, right now, I am in the middle of my yearly ritual of watching all three series, from the first show of Season 1 to the last show of Season 3 consecutively - I just began Season 3 last night - Spock just got his brain back, for those in the know...). What I like about Discovery is that it has real grit to it: it's dark. I also think that's one of the reasons that they are doing streaming only, i.e., they can get away with stuff on a streaming format that a traditional TV show might shy away from. (I guess interspecies mating was one of the tipping points.) Anyway, a good storyline and characters who are interesting are the two main selling points. The plot twist near the end of the series I was not expecting at all - that always makes for good viewing. I will re-watch the series after I end my January ritual. I guess I'll have to wait until the end of the year to get the season 2 BluRay set - but, I will definitely get it!
  3. Yes, I remember that tour back in 1982. That version of The Who did die then, as the original band did when Moon went to Drummers' Heaven. Yes, that's one of the few reasons why I wasn't missing this tour. I think this is really it. (Although I also think Townshend will continue solo for a bit longer after this tour...)
  4. Got my ticket for MSG, NYC this morning! I may decide to catch them in Philly too. Roger has conceded that this may be his/their last tour - not exactly news, but it was good to hear him be honest about the strong possibility. New album out by the end of the year (if you buy a ticket, you get a complimentary copy of the album when it comes out), and the show are planned to be symphonic as well - mini-orchestras from each city will be playing along with them. Looking forward to it!
  5. Well, someone here in America does. During the year, there are cup competitions that are played which are independent of the Premier League games and table/standings. This most recent game against Tottenham and Chelsea was in the League Cup competition (I forget who has corporate sponsorship of the name (is it Carabao?); to me, it's the League Cup - that's the original name and that's what I'm always calling it. I take comfort in the fact that many refer to it the same way). This game was the first leg in a two-legged semi-final; there will be another game at Stamford Bridge (Chelsea's home pitch) to settle the tie ("series" in American English) - whoever prevails on aggregate will go to the League Cup final (that's a one-off - one game only). The FA Cup is the other major domestic cup competition; these games are also independent of the Premier League table/standings.
  6. Congratulations! I am seeing them in NYC at the Beacon Theater (1st show) and in Philadelphia on 4/20 (of course). I am looking forward to it! Here is the setlist from the last show in the UK - I'll have this please: https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/nick-mason/2018/royal-concert-hall-nottingham-england-73e926b5.html
  7. R.I.P., George H.W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States. Hearing this just reminded me how much the world has changed since he was in office...kind of breathtaking, really.
  8. My preferred whiskey: https://www.connemarawhiskey.com/
  9. Late In The Evening - Paul Simon
  10. Stranger To Himself - Traffic
  11. Count On Me - Jefferson Starship
  12. Never Say Die - Black Sabbath
  13. Rising For The Moon - Fairport Convention
  14. That first goal...what an absolutely horrific play by Caballero and what a great strike by the Croatian player!
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