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by Alanah McGinley on 01/12/07 at 12:06 PM ET
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I’ve been sick* and gotten a bit behind on a few things I wanted to mention:
(1) This David Beckham Meets Hollywood story is interesting. And does the situation remind anyone else of Wayne Gretzky, c.1988? The Gretzky move to the LA Kings was widely credited with bringing hockey to the American mainstream, to non-traditional markets in particular.
Armed with a $250 million contract, Beckham is clearly meant to achieve the same thing in soccer. But check this headline: “David Beckham Moves To LA To Hang Out With Tom Cruise”
Now, Gretzky has landed in his share of public relations mis-steps in recent years, but nothing that fu#ked up.
(2) GZ Expat was on a mission a while back to collect hockey gear for some neighbourhood kids in China. I’m happy to report that things have worked out brilliantly on that score and now the kids are learning all the fundamentals of Canadian-style violence.
I couldn’t be more pleased.
(3) Many things went wrong with importing subscribers from the old blog to this one—my grasp of technology is more limited than I care to admit. So for those that never got the re-directed feed, click here to do it now, or click the orange button in the left-side column at any time.
(4) George Malik has posted two stories on hockey equipment on Kukla’s Korner today: all about hockey sticks and all about goalie equipment. A ton of great information on a subject I knew nothing about.
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*translation: “feel sorry for me”
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Thanks, George. It’s not been too bad, I just like to hear myself complain…
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 01/12/07 at 01:50 PM ET
I had the death flu during the first week of January, so I’ve got all sorts of sniffle sympathy.
Posted by Georgeums from South Lyon, MI on 01/12/07 at 01:52 PM ET
Do you want me to feel more sorry for you than I already do? 
Posted by Jes Golbez from Just outside of Hell on 01/12/07 at 03:39 PM ET
Yes I do, Jes. I don’t get nearly enough sympathy out of you. It’s very troubling.
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 01/12/07 at 05:10 PM ET
I’m a cold, heartless bastard. The fact that you get any sympathy out of me is an accomplishment in and of itself.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have some kittens to run over with a wheelbarrow full of chicken bones.
Posted by Jes Golbez from Just outside of Hell on 01/12/07 at 05:14 PM ET
Poor thing. :(
Plenty of fluids and plenty of rest…and for goodness sake, don’t try to be a hero and infect everyone else!
Hope you feel better soon.
Posted by Baroque on 01/13/07 at 04:56 PM ET
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Alanah McGinley has been blogging hockey since 2003 (with a notable gap in time through 2010, kicking it with new baby Lucy while living knee-deep in chaos while reading “parenting for complete idiots” during every spare minute) sharing opinions, rants and not-so-deep thoughts with anyone who will listen.
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Sorry you’ve been sick :(
Posted by Georgeums from South Lyon, MI on 01/12/07 at 12:35 PM ET