In 1952 August was designated “National Sandwich Month.” In 1952 that meant:

But in 2008 August was also designated “National Panini Month” which looks more like:

A serious upgrade. Improve and expand your food choices to something tastier and more succulent. Heck, with the internet, food television and creative cuisine fusions, there is no reason in the world to eat boring. Manga! Happy Sandwich/Panini month. Go forth and chow down.

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#ATOBTTR update – My dear Cincinnati Reds, you were only able to split your Braves series and you have some very important Central Division games coming up in the next few weeks. I know it will be fun to be the surprise, come from nowhere, who could have predicted it other than me, playoff entrants, but you need to start winning more to make that happen. Starting now. Go Reds!