It is raining on my staycation day

I have plenty of vacation time coming to me from NJIT.  Since today is the last day of final exams, I thought I would take a vacation day to break up the week. Since I can't control the weather, I'll have to cope with a rainy day.  I will likely take a walk over to the local multiplex and take in a movie.

An Eyesore is finally being torn down in Harrison, NJ

Years ago Hartz Mountain which manufactures pet products had a plant in Harrison, NJ right off the NJ Transit tracks just before Newark Penn Station.  About 10-12 years ago the company abandoned the factory and over time the site become more and more of an eyesore as the vandals and graffiti artists took over.  There are finally demolishing the site after all these years.

In 2008-9 I almost cried as a saw Shea Stadium being demolished as my train passed it on the way to work.  Now I am smiling as this eyesore is finally being taken down.

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The Knicks Avoid a Sweep by Beating the Heat 89-87

Until today the Knicks had lost 13 straight playoff games going back to 2001.  They were down 3-0 to the Miami Heat.  I know there was no chance the Knicks could overtake the Heat, but I was just hoping they could win just one game.  Carmelo Anthony scored 41 points and Amare Stoudamire came back from his self-inflicted injury and beat the Heat 89-87.

Game Recap

Happy Recap - Mets 4 Arizona 3

It was a dull game, but the Mets got enough hitting to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 as Johann Santana gained his first victory since 2010.  The highlights were two run singles by Andres Torres and Mike Nickeas.

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Unusual Occurrence on Jeopardy Today

This was the first week of the Teen Tournament.  During regular games it is unusual when there is a tie after Final Jeopardy.  If that happens, both players return for the next game.  That rule does not apply for tournaments.  Since 2 players were tied, there was an extra question to determine the winner.  Betting strategy is very important during Final Jeopardy.  The young lady in the lead could have won, but she bet too much and tied the other player.  She lost the runoff question and was eliminated.

Spotlight on Bo Diddley

I have nothing much to say today, so I'll just feature Bo Diddley.

Overlapping Sports Seasons

Last night the Knicks, Rangers, Mets, and Yankees were on TV compelling me to constantly use my remote to switch from game to game.  Basketball and hockey playoffs will last until late June.  The sports teams make more money by playing more games.   The World Series will likely go into early November  since there is an additional round of playoffs this year.  Last nights results:

Yankees 2 Orioles 1
Astros 4 Mets 3
Heat 104 Knicks 94 - Knicks are down 2-0
Capitols 3 Rangers 2 - Series is tied 1-1