Morning Tweet: (Sigh) Paul The Octopus Oracle is now on Twitter

As we prepare to say farewell to the 2010 World Cup later today when the month-long tournament culminates with the championship match between Spain and the Netherlands, one might have assumed we would also be bidding adieu to Paul the Octopus Oracle, easily one of of the biggest stars to emerge during the global event.
Not so fast. It appears “Paul” is not quite ready to make his exit from the international limelight. In fact, “Paul” has wrapped his tentacles around social media in an effort to cling to his newfound fame.
Crazy cephalopods and their desperate need for attention. Sheesh.

ABOUT LAST NIGHT…

What you missed while setting your friend’s prosthetic leg on fire after he lost a drinking bet…
* Germany edged Uruguay 3-2 for their second consecutive third place finish in the World Cup. I suppose that’s nice.
* Despite pitching a complete game, Cliff Lee lost his debut start with the Texas Rangers after he was outdueled by Baltimore’s Chris Tillman, who took a no-hitter into the seventh inning.
* After carding a 9-under 62 Saturday, Steve Stricker is sitting at 25-under at the John Deere Classic after three rounds, setting a PGA Tour record for best score after 54 holes.
* The Onion Headline of the Day: New-Versus-Old Electric-Slide Confusion Blamed In Wedding-Reception Pileup

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TODAY IN MARK TRAIL…
Mark sets his sights on cougars. No, not those kind, but it would have been cool if he had.