REDS SWEPT, PACKERS LOSE IN OT

Well the Cincinnati Reds season came to an end last night when the Phillies beat the Reds 2-0 and by doing so swept the series with the Reds 3-0. The Braves blew a 2-1 lead in the top of the 9th inning and lost to the Giants 3-2, the Giants now lead the series 2-1 with game for set for tonight in Atlanta. Also yesterday the Devil Rays beat the Rangers forcing a game 5 in Tampa tomorrow night. The Green Bay Packers lost to the Washington Redskins yesterday 16-13 OT, the Packers lost allot of good players in this game which will hurt them in upcoming weeks, also after the game QB Arron Rogers was diagnosed with a concussion which could keep him out of action for a few weeks. The Redskins are now tied for 1st place at 3-2 with the Eagles & Giants with the Cowboys 1 game behind them. Tony Stewart won yesterdays race at Fontana holding off Clint Bowyer for the win, Jimmie Johnson now leads Denny Hamlin by 36 points in the Race for the Chase. My left wrist is bothering me this morning, it feels like I might have bent it backwards but I don't remember doing it but it sore. Also today is Columbus Day no I am not off like all you government workers. MICKEY

Optophobia—Fear of Opening One’s Eyes
When a baby is born, one of the first things it will do is open its eyes. That’s also one of the first things people do every morning, which makes this phobia extremely debilitating for those who are afflicted with it.

The unfortunate thing about this world is that good habits are so much easier to give up than bad ones. -Somerset Maugham

BRAVES EVEN UP THERE SERIES, REDS DOWN 2-0

Well I didn't stay up to see it but the Atlanta Braves evened up there series with Giants at 1 game piece with a 5-4 win in 11 innings. While the Braves turned things around th same thing cant be said about the Cincinnati Reds, the Reds blew a 4-0 lead by falling apart late in the game and losing to the Phillies 7-4 and it looks like the Reds season will end tomorrow. In high school football action last night the Colonial lost to Prince George 21-8 and the Crawford County Eagles lost to Lamar County 29-14 and I have posted the other scores of interest below. Today in college football action the Virginia Cavaliers will be on the road at Georgia Tech and facing there former head coach Al Groh who is defensive coordinator at Georgia Tech, I think this game could be interesting. In the NHL tonight my the New York Rangers will open up there season at Buffalo, the Caps dropped there opener last nigh to Atlanta 4-2. Jamie McMurray captured the pole for this weekends race at Fontana edging out Elliott Sadler for the top spot, by the way I was in Emporia yesterday for about 30 minutes. MCG

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES
PRINCE GEORGE 21 COLONIAL HEIGHTS 8
LAMAR COUNTY 29 CRAWFORD COUNTY 14
MANTEO 49 SOUTH CREEK 0
PASQUOTANK 42 FIRST FLIGHT 28
HOPEWELL 26 THOMAS DALE 19
PETERSBURG 30 MATOACA 18
DINWIDDIE 26 MEADOWBROOK 23

“Finish each day and be done with it…You have done what you could; some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; you shall begin it well and serenely.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson

PACKERS & RESDKINS WIN, BRAVES MAKE PLAYOFFS

The Green Bay Packers didn't play very well yesterday but did beat Detroit 28-26, next week the Packers will be in Washington to face the Redskins. Speaking of the Redskins the Skins picked up a big 17-12 win over the Eagles, the Skins jumped out to a quick 14-0 lead and held on for the win. The Atlanta Braves had to wait to final day of the season to clinch the NL Wildcard and by doing so will face the San Francisco Giants in the best 5 series, the other NL series has the Cincinnati Reds Facing the heavily favored Philadelphia Phillies. Greg Biffle won yesterdays race at the Kansas Speedway and Jimmie Johnson is now your new points leader leading Denny Hamlin by 8 points and Kevin Harvick by 30. Well it is raining right now here in the Heights but it is suppose to stop later this morning but it is going be a very cool day. Well I am off to work. MCG

Broccoli
Why it’s good for you: A nutrient powerhouse, broccoli is an excellent source of vitamins C, K and A, as well as folate and fiber. Research suggests that broccoli (and the rest of the cruciferous family) may help prevent some types of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis and high blood pressure. Plus, broccoli contains a certain pectin fiber called calcium pectate, which may help lower blood cholesterol.

Big egos have little ears. -Robert Schuller

BRAVES TIED IN WILD CARD RACE, VIRGINIA FALLS

The Atlanta Braves lost again yesterday to the Philadelphia Phillies and now are tied with Padres for the NL Wild Card, the Braves need to win today to guarantee them a chance to win the wild card with a play in game. The Braves could win today and not have to play a play in game depending on who win the Padres vs Giants game. In college football yesterday the Virginia Cavaliers were overwhelmed by the Florida State Seminoles 34-14, the Cavs were beaten in every aspect of the game and just to seem to have come out very flat. Just looking at the early number from our football contest it looks like the Chief will be in 1st place by himself, I will have the updated standing out later this morning along with net weeks games. Today in the NFL the Packers are back at home against the Lions while the Redskins travel Philadelphia to face the Eagles. It looks like we might pick up some more rain here in the Heights the next few days, todays high is only suppose to be 65 BRRRR. MCG

Squash
Why it’s good for you: One cup of cooked winter squash is high in both vitamin A (214 percent of the recommended daily value) and vitamin C (33 percent), as well as a good source of vitamins B6 and K, potassium and folate.

“Life lets everyone live lots of stories each in it’s own time.” ~ Gail E. Haley

BACK TO SCHOOL, RED NEED TO TURN IT AROUND

Well today is the first day of school here in Colonial Heights and most other areas in the Tri-Cities as well. I know all the teachers and students are ready to get 2010-2011 school year underway. The Cincinnati Reds have now lost 3 of there last 4 and there lead in the NL Central is now down to 6 games over the Cardinals, the Reds to turn it around pretty quickly. Speaking of needing to play better the Atlanta Braves are in that boat as well, the Braves lead in the NL East is now down to 1 game over the Phillies. The Virginia Tech football team lost a tough won last night to Boise State 33-30, I have to say that it was a very good football game. Don't forget I need everybody college football picks in tomorrow night. MICKEY

DID YOU KNOW
Rubbing alcohol will remove spots from stainless steel. Pour a little of the liquid on a cotton ball and wipe over problem areas.

“If you see a friend without a smile; give him one of yours.” Proverb