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My home phone line has finally fully transferred to VOIP. Disconnected and stowed away all the analog phone equipment and cables. The new Motorolla digital terminals and connected and working.

It's the 133rd Kentucky Derby today at Churchill Downs. Let's see who wins it.

Very important football (soccer) game later today, Barcelona plays to retain the leadership at the top of La Liga. I may watch it from home, or go to Nevada Smiths, we'll see.

Also, Nadal beat Federed in the exhibition game earlier this week. They played on a half-clay half-grass court. As the clay season progresses towards Roland Garros, lots of ink being spilled about Nadal and his 72-game winning streak. He won in Montecarlo and Indian Wells, and now he is playing in Rome. He and Federer met at the finals there last year in what is widely considered the best tennis game of 2006.



Nadal's start shines bright with sponsors
Nadal, Federer have first-round byes at Rome
When will Nadal's clay-court streak end?
What makes Nadal unbeatable on clay?

Great atmosphere and a few cocktails. I am going to turn in soon. The Meatpacking is crowded as ever, long lines everywhere.