Looks like they are up to three bombs now, although this only shows two.  They shut down cell phone service in Boston.  Crazy.

http://espn.go.com/boston/story/_/id/9174718/explosions-boston-marathon-result-injuries

Or do we need to change the punishment?

http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/01/police_driver_who_hit_7-year-o.html#incart_river_default

This guy broke at least 4 laws, including speeding and improperly passing a school bus, before he hit a 7 year old kid with his car.  Seems to me, like in most cases, the laws are in place.  The punishments just aren't enough of a deterrent to get people to obey the laws.  What can be done?

I'm watching MSNBC (getting my liberal sided education).  I love the double speak from both parties.  (

Note, the following is from the MSNBC point of view -- I bet I'd get the opposite from Fox: 

I just found out Clinton was awesome because he raised taxes and the economy grew (no credit given to the dot com frenzy or the fact he left office in a recession).  I also found out Bush was a moron for cutting taxes since it led us to the Great Recession (no mention of 9/11, just two unpaid wars -- also no mention that Obama has continued one of those two and ended the other the same time Bush would have ended it). 

Now the part that has me confused.  Seems the Democrats think it's a bad idea to raise taxes on anyone but the rich (I agree, but doesn't that contradict half of what they praised Clinton for doing and half of what they criticized Bush for doing?).  Also seems the Republicans refuse to raise taxes on the rich, but would instead rely on cuts that would directly impact the middle and lower classes (again, I'm confused as I thought the point of tax cuts was to help the middle class by creating jobs, etc.).  Dear God, even though I see the historical irony in all of this, it appears to me that in this case the Democrats might have my vote.

Now, the gun control debate is a different story....Bob Costas should be fired for his tirade last night.   

Transferring:

http://espn.go.com/chicago/ncb/story/_/id/7393006/illinois-fighting-illini-sophomore-crandall-head-transfer

Sorry for creating another OT thread, but I need some opinions from the experts.  I know Tim has mentioned he has AppleTV.  Does anyone have a Roku player?  What are the advantages / disadvantages of each?  And which do you prefer?  I'm pulling the trigger on one soon (I have done research and am leaning one direction unless one of you can convince me otherwise).  Thanks.

One of my Facebook friends made a post suggesting that the Final Four matchups are the best argument he's seen for a football playoff.  I agree that it's a pretty solid argument for giving all teams a chance.  What I fear is that it makes the BCS conferences that much more nervous about sharing the money pie.  Anyone else have any thoughts?

Head to the B1G Championship game tomorrow.

http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/w-baskbl/recaps/030511aah.html

Did anyone else get that email?  Did anyone else take the survey?  I put in a couple of comments about the perceived lack of interest toward creating a successful men's hoops program.  And I entered my phone number at the end -- they gave that option if you wanted someone to call you.  I haven't gotten a call yet.