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<title>Sportungebildet</title><link>http://melchman.net/index.html</link><description>Genetic disorder of the sport sense</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:creator>Jim.Melcher@pharma.com</dc:creator><dc:rights>Copyright 2007 Jim</dc:rights><dc:date>2007-06-08T20:59:48-07:00</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.realmacsoftware.com/" />
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<lastBuildDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2007 20:45:23 -0700</lastBuildDate><item><title>Suns and Birthdays</title><dc:creator>Jim.Melcher@pharma.com</dc:creator><category>Humor</category><dc:date>2007-06-08T20:59:48-07:00</dc:date><link>http://melchman.net/Sportungebildet/files/45fbec1fd4b741466913adee41088bd6-5.html#unique-entry-id-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://melchman.net/Sportungebildet/files/45fbec1fd4b741466913adee41088bd6-5.html#unique-entry-id-5</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I knew the local team was doing well in basketball and people decorated their cubicles with team colored streamers.

...I don't know if any NBA team has those colors, but I assumed they would be the opposing team and some dislocated soul was just pulling for their home team.

...After the initial shock of me knowing the team's name and that basketball was entering a final stage for the season, my cubicle compatriots gave me a team name.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>It&#x27; March</title><dc:creator>Jim.Melcher@pharma.com</dc:creator><category>Humor</category><dc:date>2007-03-22T08:26:56-07:00</dc:date><link>http://melchman.net/Sportungebildet/files/c4bfe27d4974a82240c1f7c680d29471-4.html#unique-entry-id-4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://melchman.net/Sportungebildet/files/c4bfe27d4974a82240c1f7c680d29471-4.html#unique-entry-id-4</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Even the most "non sports" bars find a way to roll out a couple televisions to show college kids playing basketball....  I understand being very active in a team's success and failures when you are involved with the team.

...The rest of you with the hats and shirts of schools that have no value outside basketball need to calm down.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Super Bowl </title><dc:creator>Jim.Melcher@pharma.com</dc:creator><category>Humor</category><dc:date>2007-01-30T19:59:43-07:00</dc:date><link>http://melchman.net/Sportungebildet/files/a5ff0ec3d9bf06d0311d706cb2ffc0f0-3.html#unique-entry-id-3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://melchman.net/Sportungebildet/files/a5ff0ec3d9bf06d0311d706cb2ffc0f0-3.html#unique-entry-id-3</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Heated because some Long-Time, Die Hard, Chicago-Dwellers were rooting for their Bears and the gentlemen with the keen sense of the game assured them they were just dreaming.

...In fact I had made a comment earlier in the week that another co-worker and former Maryland dweller would probably root for this team out of habit, though he was still upset by their move from Baltimore.

...In one of many attempt to engender my sport sense I had a Baltimore Colts comforter on my bed as a child.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x27;O&#x27; takes a Break</title><dc:creator>Jim.Melcher@pharma.com</dc:creator><category>Humor</category><dc:date>2007-01-29T19:58:56-07:00</dc:date><link>http://melchman.net/Sportungebildet/files/ac882ceef07cb433a5f40368dee5a7c0-2.html#unique-entry-id-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://melchman.net/Sportungebildet/files/ac882ceef07cb433a5f40368dee5a7c0-2.html#unique-entry-id-2</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I was handed the Sports Section today.  Apparently my friend 'O' did not have a hand in a basketball victory.

...Fortunately for the team 'D' made it to the court and saved the day.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Big &#x22;O&#x22;</title><dc:creator>Jim.Melcher@pharma.com</dc:creator><category>Humor</category><dc:date>2007-01-29T19:55:38-07:00</dc:date><link>http://melchman.net/Sportungebildet/files/7d4cd64731261f8e2ebbecf6472e35fc-1.html#unique-entry-id-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://melchman.net/Sportungebildet/files/7d4cd64731261f8e2ebbecf6472e35fc-1.html#unique-entry-id-1</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I was first introduced to Big "O" at a Hofstra University game.  Everyone was cheering for this guy when Hofstra was behind in the score.  I was frantically scanning the roster trying to determine which player had earned the nickname "Big O" and just knew he had to be on the points scoring side of the game.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Inauguration</title><dc:creator>Jim.Melcher@pharma.com</dc:creator><category>Humor</category><dc:date>2007-01-29T19:53:05-07:00</dc:date><link>http://melchman.net/Sportungebildet/files/eec675f3174071fac8b0330cac466d62-0.html#unique-entry-id-0</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://melchman.net/Sportungebildet/files/eec675f3174071fac8b0330cac466d62-0.html#unique-entry-id-0</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Although born a male child I lack a small segment of the genetic code that allows me to comprehend complicated sports rituals....  I can't read German, so, most of my evidence will remain anecdotal.  I hope my notes bring comfort to other afflicted and understanding from those having difficulty comprehending this malady.]]></content:encoded></item></channel>
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