1911! History! 1911!

The Dodgers are 12-0 at home to start the 2009 season! 13-0 ties a Major League Baseball record set way back in, you guessed it, 1911. This guy wanted everyone to know that we were going to be a part of history, and the best way to celebrate being a part of history is to start The Wave.

We made history in several other ways, too:
(1.) He started The Wave counterclockwise -- an MLB first.
(2.) He started The Wave while the home team was at bat -- also an MLB first.
(3.) He started The Wave while the home team had the bases loaded -- again, an MLB first.

For the record, the Dodgers won. After the game, it was announced that Manny Ramirez would be suspended for 50 games for testing positive for a banned substance.

Do The Funky Chicken

There are a few things that Memphis, Tennessee has in abundance. Recording studios would be one. Sun and Royal are still standing, but Stax was torn down in a blazing feat of historic ignorance. Realizing their civic mistake, they rebuilt the studio in the location. While not quite the same thing, it's a pretty lively museum that suffers from the usual read-a-sign, move-to-the-next problem. Worth a visit just to see the Rufus Thomas 'Funkiest Man Alive' sweatshirt on display.

The Pioneer Spirit

Much has been written about the hardships of the westward-bound pioneers of the 19th century. I can't ever remember coming across an anecdote which ended with the covered wagon bursting into flames. So there. Who really had it rougher?