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08/07/2009: "Baseball Diamond and Emerald Typhoon"

The first big series of the second half of the season between the Yanks and Red Sox begins in about an hour. Unfortunately, I have to work (it begins at 8 a.m. our time), so I'll watch it later this afternoon with my MLB TV subscription. Until then, I'll have to avoid looking at any Internet sites that might have sports news so that I don't ruin the excitement of watching the game.

The Yanks are looking pretty good right now, with a 2 1/2 game lead on the Sox. We all hope for a sweep of the 4-game series, but if the Yanks can take 3 of 4 they'll be sitting pretty. Of course, they're 0-8 against Boston this season up to now. I can only assume that they're ready to turn that record around now that the crucial games begin. Got my fingers crossed.

If the computer models are accurate, Korea might get some remnants of Typhoon Morakot, which means "emerald" in Thai, next Tuesday or Wednesday after it exits China, severely weakened by its passage over land. It'll probably just be a disorganized system of rain showers by then. Our 7-day forecast is calling for rain on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. More later.