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May 7, 2008

White Sox’s blowup doll comes under scrutiny

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/8111970/White-Sox's-blowup-doll-comes-under-scrutiny- CHICAGO (AP) - Coming off an 0-6 road trip when they managed just nine runs, the Chicago White Sox returned home Tuesday and were confronted with more questions about two female blowup dolls than they were about their shaky offense. Before Sunday's game in Toronto, an unnamed player positioned two nude blowup dolls in the clubhouse with bats of the players fanning out around them — a ritual of sorts to try and get the team out of its slump. Some found the shrine more tasteless than amusing. Manager Ozzie Guillen said it was a joke that has been blown out of proportion after it got play in the press. General manager Ken Williams, who had lunch Tuesday with Guillen, said he was disappointed by the display and was assured it wouldn't happen again. Foxsports.com 5/7/08
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May 7, 2008

Should corporations seek across-the-board recusals from Diaz?

The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 5/7/8 Memo to Mississippi’s 65,009 corporate taxpayers – you might want to steer clear of having state Supreme Court Justice Oliver Diaz rule on a case that involves your business because he says corporations have “no interest in the rights of individuals.” That outrageous, biased statement plus clear signals that Diaz’s opponent…
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May 7, 2008

Mauer breaks up Floyd’s no-hitter in ninth as ChiSox win

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=280506104 Another near miss for Gavin Floyd. Toying with a no-hitter for the second time in a month, the Chicago White Sox's right-hander watched his latest effort sail away with one out in the ninth. ESPN.com 5/7/08