America was a hit single in 1981. I’m fairly certain I first remember hearing it on an episode of Reading Rainbow. No explanation necessary. Oddly enough this is my second Neil Diamond reference in this feature over the past 3 weeks.
On a slightly related tangent, a month ago I wrote a post about how excited I was for the new HBO series The Newsroom. And after watching the first episode, it’s exactly what I expected it to be. The show’s opening scene seems relevant today:
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Steelers owner explains Aaron Rodgers tender
"The main thing that the tender gives us is potential for a comp pick if Aaron would choose to go to another team."
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"He’s one of the first people in, he’s one of the last to leave. He’s a really hard worker."
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"We're going to come out punching."
Alex Cora out as Red Sox manager
"I want to thank Alex, our coaches, and their families for everything they have given to this organization."
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"Grow up."
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"And any time you can bring guys with a winning background on your team, that only helps the morale of your team."