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deGrom. 102mph Fastball -- (link) - budice Aug 2, 16:57
Pact Act passes 86-11 in Senate -- (link*) - budice Aug 2, 16:35 6
- Let's see how this is "bad for Biden" in the news cycle. -- nm - TWuG Aug 2, 17:17
- The no’s: -- (link) - Tim Aug 2, 16:46 2
  - Romney? Weird. -- nm - Will Hunting Aug 2, 16:54 1
    - he's been railing about cost from the start. -- nm - mafic Aug 2, 16:57
- If you want to know 11 places not to move, refer to this vote. -- nm - Volnelk Aug 2, 16:44
- Fist bumps or it never happened -- nm - Flavorize Aug 2, 16:42
This one is for those who keep the Wet Leg joke alive. -- (link) - Qale As Folk Aug 2, 16:05
Hanging a new shower curtain is a surprisingly good upper body workout. - Barons Barons Barons Aug 2, 16:04
In my continuing foraging efforts, I made sumac lemonade. It's... Ok? - Reagen Aug 2, 16:03 5
- when can we expect your urban foraging blog to drop? -- nm - mafic Aug 2, 16:55 4
  - do people still blog? -- nm - Reagen Aug 2, 16:55 3
    - blogs now come in the form of 23 tweet threads or newsletters. -- nm - Tim Aug 2, 17:14
    - tiktok recipe account then, but I was really hoping for several pages on your history with and love of sumac before getting to the recipe. -- nm - mafic Aug 2, 17:03
    - Some do. It's usually tied to a newsletter. -- nm - Beryllium Aug 2, 16:58
“The good thing is that the monkeypox signal is relatively low and it is coming from strategic manholes that service segments of the Las Vegas Strip” -- (link) - Dano Aug 2, 16:01 1
- What a disrespectful name to call them ... heh -- nm - Beryllium Aug 2, 16:10
Meet this undersea "gummy squirrel" that looks like a banana -- (link) - Beryllium Aug 2, 15:38
Padres are picking up the entirety of Eric Hosmer's remaining contract, $44M -- nm* - budice Aug 2, 15:30
Dear Padres minor leaguers. If you do not get promoted in the next 2-3 days, consider other employment options. -- nm - Will Hunting Aug 2, 15:28 2
- I told ML it's like the opening scene of Saving Private Ryan. -- nm - David Aug 2, 16:02 1
  - Their minor league managers are going into the stands and bringing down the guy who can hit the target in the SpeedPitch cage. -- nm - Will Hunting Aug 2, 16:38
WWE Raw ratings up 16% last night, 23% in demo. Highest total since Covid hit. - Will Hunting Aug 2, 15:25
Toronto has acquired Whit Merrifield from Kansas City. Guess he gonna need to get a jab now. -- nm* - Will Hunting Aug 2, 15:23 3
- hahahahahahahaha -- nm - Tim Aug 2, 15:23 2
  - just trade all of the unvaccinated players to Toronto. -- nm - Reagen Aug 2, 15:44
  - Seriously, this is god thanking me for caring about baseball for so many bad years. That comedy is off the charts. -- nm - Will Hunting Aug 2, 15:32
Chicago ball clubs wondering when the trade deadline is. -- nm - zunk takes things literally Aug 2, 15:22 1
- Although Cubs manager David (Eff) Ross should be shocked to see about 3 total relievers in the bullpen. -- nm - zunk takes things literally Aug 2, 15:27
Braves are acquiring closer Raisel Iglesias from the Angels for Jesse Chavez and Tucker Davidson -- (link) - budice Aug 2, 15:20 1
- We got Chavez a couple of months ago for a dude we'd cut. Davidson isn't even Chavez. Why did the Angels do this? -- nm - David Aug 2, 15:32
After NC co-pilot ‘exited’ plane, questions remain, sadness lingers where he was found -- (link) - ty97 Aug 2, 15:19 2
- Paywall -- nm - Krusty Aug 2, 15:27 1
  - not for me, but the C&P didn't format well. - mafic Aug 2, 16:53
So far, Michael Keaton was supposed to appear as Batman in: Flash, Batgirl, Aquaman 2. Chances of us seeing him as Batman in *any* of these projects? -- nm - Mop Aug 2, 15:13 3
- I mean, it's already quite remarkable that they canned Batgirl but not The Flash. -- nm - David Aug 2, 15:17 2
  - It was pointed out that the Ezra Flash movie was announced a week after The Flash TV show premiered. -- nm - Reagen Aug 2, 15:20 1
    - Sure, but that was only 1...2...3...4...5...6...7...8...9 years ago. - David Aug 2, 15:20
Bleh, GMail Appled itself. -- nm - Reagen Aug 2, 15:09 1
- It did a thing. I don't care for the thing, but as yet I don't hate it. -- nm - Beryllium Aug 2, 15:15
Phils get Thor from Halos -- (link) - budice Aug 2, 14:55
Oh, look, the Secret Service weren't the only ones to wipe phones and texts. DoD and Army both did, too. -- (link) - TWuG Aug 2, 14:48 2
- so much criming in such a little amount of time. - Jovian Aug 2, 14:56 1
  - it's like a "deep state" or something. -- nm - mud Aug 2, 15:02
Voter officials in my state say they are only expecting a 22% turnout for the primaries. -- nm - zeitgeist Aug 2, 14:30 1
- I voted. There was not a lot to get excited about. - psilotum Aug 2, 15:08
Variety: No Batgirl film. In post-production but will NOT be released on any platform -- (link) - TWuG Aug 2, 14:29 19
- It must have been testing awesomely. (NM) - Marlowe Aug 2, 14:40 4
  - I don't even know if they care. -- nm - David Aug 2, 15:06 2
    - It's the studio that put out Jonah Hex, after all, which had as a pull quote "Technically a movie" -- nm - Reagen Aug 2, 15:08 1
      - "It lights up the screen!" -- nm - mafic Aug 2, 16:54
  - through the roof! -- nm - mud Aug 2, 14:42
- Remember that this movie was supposed to feature Michael Keaton's Batman heavily. -- nm - Mop Aug 2, 14:39
- Ballsy. They surely must have a firm handle on what they're doing over there to make such a daring move. - Beryllium Aug 2, 14:34 12
  - It's WB. I won't be surprised at anything they choose to do, but it's usually the dumbest possible choice. - TWuG Aug 2, 14:36 7
    - this is Discovery starting the changes after reviewing WB for 6 months. expect a lot more changes in every part of WB. comics, films. all of it! -- nm - Peglegpete Aug 2, 14:41 6
      - They just pissed away 90mil. Their intellect is suspect as well. -- nm - Will Hunting Aug 2, 14:50 1
        
        they may have saved $40M on music & effects. we don't know all they do about the film -- nm - Peglegpete Aug 2, 14:57
      - Warner Bros. Discovery Orders 149 Hours of New Unscripted Shows for U.K. -- (link) - Mop Aug 2, 14:42 3
        
        *sigh* -- nm - David Aug 2, 15:16
        
        Oddly one of them is a reality competition show to cast a new Batgirl. -- nm - Dano Aug 2, 14:49 1
        
        "I was going to play a secondary character, but then I figured, why not try for the whole shebang? And it worked!" -- nm - JK Simmons, the new Batgirl Aug 2, 15:17
  - It was Joker that burned the giant pile of cash. -- nm - Reagen Aug 2, 14:35 3
    - ? -- nm - mud Aug 2, 14:36 2
      - Joker burned all the mob's money in DK, like WB is burning 90 million here. -- nm - Reagen Aug 2, 14:46 1
        
        ah. I thought you were dissing the Todd Phillips picture, like it ruined the franchise. - mud Aug 2, 14:56
I am also running an auction for the non-profit theatre I work with as a member of their Board. For the non-local items I can assist with shipping. -- (edited) - Diva Aug 2, 13:57 3
- I'll keep an eye on those gift baskets! - TWuG Aug 2, 14:05 2
  - sold already -- nm - zeitgeist Aug 2, 15:02
  - word -- nm - Diva Aug 2, 14:36
Per request, a repost of the Dave Shaw auction I linked to yesterday. The auction supports - TWuG Aug 2, 13:49 1
- Oh. I really like #143 and it would go with the geometry theme I have going on in my house. -- nm - Dano Aug 2, 13:57
Not satisfied with adding one superstar, the Padres are also getting Brandon Drury from the Reds. Monster. -- nm - Volnelk Aug 2, 13:37 6
- Feels like they did this last year too. -- nm - Diva Aug 2, 13:51
- wow, they snagged Drury too. Sheesh - Jovian Aug 2, 13:40 4
  - They're 12 games back of the Dodgers. It's 50/50 they don't even make the full playoffs when they're a wild card in a single elimination game. - David Aug 2, 13:49 3
    - wc best of 3? -- nm* - budice Aug 2, 13:51 2
      - Yep, new playoff format. 3 division winners and 3 wildcards. - Tim Aug 2, 14:00 1
        
        Oh, my mistake. -- nm - David Aug 2, 14:06
Demi Lovato announces that she has reverted her pronouns -- nm - ty97 Aug 2, 13:24 2
- Who did what now? -- nm - Fuzzy Aug 2, 17:10
- Just so long as she's happy. -- nm - Mop Aug 2, 14:02
should we all wear our tin foil hats tomorrow due to the solar storm hitting the planet? -- nm - tRuMaN Aug 2, 12:57 3
- If you want to attract it, yes. - Krusty Aug 2, 13:57
- Ignorance is bliss. -- nm - JaxSean Aug 2, 13:29
- Make sure the shiny side is facing OUT, otherwise the solar radiation will cook your neurons -- nm - Beryllium Aug 2, 13:13
This is fantastic. -- (link) - pmb Aug 2, 12:57
Luke Voit is headed to Washington to finalize the Juan Soto deal -- nm - budice Aug 2, 12:52
Crash and other Bull Durham fans, LA Talks Live has Ron Shelton and Kevin Costner tomorrow discussing the making of Bull Durham. You can watch i - jnine Aug 2, 12:52
This is something I posted in May - -- (link) - Meg Aug 2, 12:35 [Backboard] 3
- This is on their FB page today :) -- (link) - Meg Aug 2, 12:36 2
  - I bet there's more air conditioning doing that than running a book sale. *hint* *hint* -- nm - Mop Aug 2, 12:46 1
    - But see, I'm well able to criticize but I likely wouldn't do any better ;) -- nm - Meg Aug 2, 13:03
"Spit out your gum, Mr Jones" -- (link) - Jovian Aug 2, 12:35 2
- this BtB is worth listening two.. tons of testimony recordings, showing how absolutely insane him and his staff are - colin Aug 2, 12:53 1
  - he is barely human. He is the modern day version of Julius Streicher. -- nm* - Jovian Aug 2, 13:08
a decent short threat on the worst Democrat senator in Congress -- (link) - Jovian Aug 2, 12:32
ESPN has a vote for goat by position. 50 votes. Jerry Rice lost 5 votes. - Will Hunting Aug 2, 12:21 3
- Black Phillip, Toothgnasher, Toothgrinder, Billy Gruff. -- nm - Dark Callisto Aug 2, 12:29 2
  - ha! -- nm - prayformojo Aug 2, 12:32
  - I'm really tired and this is really funny. -- nm - Diva Aug 2, 12:32
this weekend y'all need to stay out of the marked areas cuz China be having a loud hissy fit there. -- (link) - mud Aug 2, 12:17 2
- That’s exactly how the war in Ukraine started -- nm - Pippy Reacher Aug 2, 14:33
- Tornado watches. -- nm - Qale As Folk Aug 2, 12:25
"She has a right to step on this hornets nest, and rub it all over her face, and it is unseemly to try and deter her from doing so" -- (link) - Beryllium Aug 2, 12:17 3
- "and also, we will prop up and cheer anyone who gives us an attack line on Joe Biden." -- nm - Jovian Aug 2, 12:19 2
  - Yes, that's how it reads to me. Don't stop your enemy when they're making a mistake. -- nm* - Beryllium Aug 2, 12:19 1
    - Hmm, apparently that adage does not trace back to the Art of War -- (link) - Beryllium Aug 2, 12:22
This article is saying that 3 top 65 prospects, a lottery ticket and a recent top tier pitching prospect isn’t a good haul? Wtf? - Will Hunting Aug 2, 12:10 3
- These are real prospects, too. Gore's been the best pitching prospect, Abrams looks like a potential star, and Hassell has mashed thus far. - David Aug 2, 12:36 2
  - I can’t say anyone loses…the padres get 2+ years of Soto. It’s not a rental. -- nm - Will Hunting Aug 2, 13:28 1
    - As I joked to Krusty, when they're not in the playoffs next year, they'll sell him. -- nm - David Aug 2, 13:34
Paramount Plus has put a full episode of the new Beavis and Butthead on YouTube. -- (link) - Mop Aug 2, 12:07 [youtube] 1
- Speaking of P+, does anyone have the ad subscription (Essential) VS the non-ad subscription (Premium)? - JaxSean Aug 2, 12:16
I need better local friends. no one wants to go see Weird Al in concert with me. -- nm - tRuMaN Aug 2, 11:59 1
- Yes, you do. - TWuG Aug 2, 12:01
Dane Cook, 50, engaged to longtime love Kelsi Taylor, 23 -- (link) - budice Aug 2, 11:57 19
- heh - decline Aug 2, 12:27
- Emotionally though, same age. -- nm - Will Hunting Aug 2, 12:11 2
  - I'm not so sure he's on her level in that regard. And I know nothing about her. -- nm - Beryllium Aug 2, 12:19 1
    - fine, fine -- nm - Cappie si Aug 2, 12:20
- 50/2 + 7 = 32. *Thirty-Two*, minimum, Mr Cook. -- nm - JaxSean Aug 2, 12:03 9
  - Don't be jealous. -- nm - David Aug 2, 12:06 8
    - I can honestly say that me being 50+ and having a daughter that age makes it gross. -- nm - JaxSean Aug 2, 12:11 6
      - I've kinda reached the point where if everyone's of consenting age and happy, I'm happy for them. -- nm - David Aug 2, 12:31 2
        
        "To each their own," sure. They're not hurting anyone, so good for them. - JaxSean Aug 2, 13:27 1
        
        I'm actually the same way. As I've said many times, I've always preferred women in their 30s. - David Aug 2, 13:48
      - They started their whirlwind romance when he was 45 and she was at a tender 18 years old... -- nm - decline Aug 2, 12:15 1
        
        yep, gross. -- nm - Diva Aug 2, 12:17
      - I'm so glad someone said this besides me. -- nm - Diva Aug 2, 12:12
    - !!! -- nm* - Cappy (Capstern) si Aug 2, 12:07
- Smart move, looking for someone who'd never seen his stand-up act. -- nm - Mop Aug 2, 12:03 1
  - Or the other acts he stole it from -- nm - Barons Barons Barons Aug 2, 12:05
- ...*how* long? -- nm - Mop Aug 2, 12:02
- wouldn't her being a long-time love get him a long time in jail? -- nm - Beaker Aug 2, 11:58 1
  - Some people consider 5 years long term. - sycor Aug 2, 12:05
For-EVER!! -- nm - Diva Aug 2, 11:57 4
- 5EVAH! -- nm - Mop Aug 2, 12:47
- i have spent the whole day being the go between between our owner, a lawyer and a tax accountant - all of whom are wrong about one separate point in - Andie Aug 2, 12:09 1
  - chawl. hate when that happens. I'm rolling my eyes AND smh on your behalf. -- nm - Diva Aug 2, 12:11
- this day will NOT hurry up! -- (link) - prayformojo Aug 2, 12:03 [Image]
This idea for SCOTUS reform has been bouncing around for a while. Good to see it finally make its way into legislation. -- (link) - znufrii Aug 2, 11:57 6
- SC tenure is set by Article III. It requires an amendment to change. -- nm - Barons Barons Barons Aug 2, 12:15 2
  - They would continue to be Supreme Court justices, just with “senior” status instead of active status. -- nm - znufrii Aug 2, 12:17 1
    - That will never fly. -- nm - Barons Barons Barons Aug 2, 12:21
- By the time this can take effect we'll have pres DeSantis who will get to pick 5 or 6 -- nm - zeitgeist Aug 2, 12:09
- Now expand it to 1 Justice for each District Court -- nm - TWuG Aug 2, 11:59 1
  - Not opposed to that idea either. -- nm - znufrii Aug 2, 12:16
hmm -- nm - tRuMaN Aug 2, 11:54

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