Look around you any day of the week and you will probably find someone in an uproar over their rights. “I have the right to do such and such in this country”, they will say. And yes, Virginia, rights do come with the Constitution and citizenship.
But with those rights come responsibilities. You really can’t have one without the other – at least if you want the system to work effectively.
Episode 37 of the Rhubarb Report delves into the right to stand your ground – depending on the state, of course - along with a discussion of unalienable rights. Should you peruse Episode 37 a little further, you’ll even find a rather intriguing Top 10 list that might just get you thinking, just in time for November’s election.
The University of Texas men’s basketball program seems to be stuck in a bit of a rut these days. There seems to be a bit of an identity crisis. Is this a program that promotes the “one and done”, NBA farm club mentality? Or does it truly desire to be one of the elite programs in the NCAA?
The problem has existed in earnest over the past decade, but the impact has been felt dramatically over the past 4 years. Sure, there are 14 consecutive NCAA tournament appearances. Numbers like that are reflective of a developing national program. But look a little deeper. Since the Final Four appearance in 2003, what has happened? Worse yet, over the past 4 years they have advanced to just the First Round twice (2010 and 2012) and the Second Round twice (2009 and 2011).
Maybe this is the question that needs to be asked of coach Rick Barnes before the 2012 – 2013 season. Is the goal to be a fertile ground for wannabe NBA players? Or is the goal to truly develop players and build a program?
The first Formula One race of 2012 – the Australian Grand Prix – was held this past Sunday. It was the first stop in the 20 race world championship that concludes in November in Brazil. On November 18, one week before the championship finale in Brazil, teams will compete in the United States Grand Prix in Austin.
I am looking forward to that day in November when we will hear the wail of Formula One engines emanating from metropolitan Elroy, Texas. The first day of practice will be a special day indeed.
As I look forward with great excitement, I look back with fondness as well. When I was growing up in Canada, Formula One was an integral part of my world – and my youth.
The University of Texas Longhorns’ appearance in this year’s NCAA men’s basketball tournament was a microcosm of their season. It was as if someone had reduced their season – highlights and lowlights – to one 40 minute first round matchup against Cincinnati.
You didn’t need to watch the rest of the season, because lo and behold, it was all there in one game. The whole ugly roller coaster 2011-2012 season was on display.
Once again, the Longhorn Nation were left hanging in the balance, with far too many questions and very few answers.
March is, without question, the best month of the year. March Madness, the promised land of college hoops, is upon us again. The annual basketball madness is now in full swing, but it isn’t just a basketball phenomenon this year. We have plenty of other madness taking place in the world of politics, sport and music.
There is plenty of rhubarb for everyone. Dig into to another healthy dose – and keep the television remote close by for all those basketball games!
I can’t believe it. They got into the Big Dance. The Longhorns’ streak of consecutive NCAA tournament appearances is still alive. Coach Rick Barnes will be able to keep the angry mobs away for at least another season. Maybe.
The end of the regular season wasn’t pretty by any stretch of the imagination. The Longhorns stumbled their way into the Big 12 tournament. There was a loss against Baylor, followed by a tenuous overtime victory against Texas Tech. They did get an end-of-season win against Oklahoma – always a good thing – but then got pounded by Kansas. Up and down, up and down, all season long - much like a roller coaster.
All the Horns could do at this point was hope for a good showing in the Big 12 tournament. With the sixth seed, they had a bye in the first round. This season, that was as good as a win.
It’s almost that time of year again. Spring break is right around the corner, and with it comes the influx of creative types to our fair city. It is time for SXSW in all its myriad of flavors. The most prolific (and original) part of SXSW – the music conference- starts on Wednesday March 14 with the Austin Music Awards.
It has been a while since I have been fully exposed to all that is SXSW, but I can say that I do have some great and fond memories of it from years long past. I may end up sounding a little “old school”, but as Dylan said, the times they are a changin’. SXSW has changed a lot over the years, of that there is no question. Nonetheless, here are five great memories I have of SXSW.
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