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econgator wrote: ↑Tue Jul 13, 2021 6:04 pm

alietr wrote: ↑Tue Jul 13, 2021 5:56 pm All of their middle names start with 'P'?

Or ..........

Ohtani can only take up one spot in the starting rotation?

MarkBarrett wrote: ↑Tue Jul 13, 2021 6:40 pm

econgator wrote: ↑Tue Jul 13, 2021 6:04 pm

alietr wrote: ↑Tue Jul 13, 2021 5:56 pm All of their middle names start with 'P'?

Or ..........

Ohtani can only take up one spot in the starting rotation?

Much more likely.

For amusement only. . . a CNN piece on this test popped up in my Google News feed yesterday.
https://www.datcreativity.com/

This is not me
https://www.foxnews.com/us/florida-man- ... son-report

Just encountered what may be my very favorite crossword clue of all time. I don't know when the original puzzle was published; it was written by Mark Feldman and edited by Will Shortz. I encountered it in the NY Times "Sunday Omnibus, Vol 10" collection.

Even after I solved all the intersecting words, I had to stare at it for a few seconds before it came clear.

136 across, four letters: "14 for Si or 102 for No: Abbr."

Spoiler

ATNO

Love, love, LOVE this clue.

Today's Google Doodle is a fun little 8-bit game with an Olympics theme.

Robert K S wrote: ↑Fri Jul 23, 2021 12:51 pm Today's Google Doodle is a fun little 8-bit game with an Olympics theme.

Doodle Champion Island Games begin!

What the actual, Ricketts Family?...

Volante wrote: ↑Fri Jul 30, 2021 5:26 pm What the actual, Ricketts Family?...

"I thought the Cubs might try to build around Báez, but they’ve decided to concentrate more on building their real estate empire, I guess.... Who needs a roster when you can sell merch?" -- baseball writer Craig Calcaterra (who has been beating the drum for a while about owners who seem to be more interested in using the mere presence of the baseball team to make money, versus doing their best to try to field a competitive team)

trainman wrote: ↑Sat Jul 31, 2021 2:05 am

Volante wrote: ↑Fri Jul 30, 2021 5:26 pm What the actual, Ricketts Family?...

"I thought the Cubs might try to build around Báez, but they’ve decided to concentrate more on building their real estate empire, I guess.... Who needs a roster when you can sell merch?" -- baseball writer Craig Calcaterra (who has been beating the drum for a while about owners who seem to be more interested in using the mere presence of the baseball team to make money, versus doing their best to try to field a competitive team)

When I got the news, I texted a couple of Cub fan friends the question “when did winning stop being a priority for the Cubs?” Instant response: about 2016

It's been a dark couple of days here in Chicago.

Woof wrote: ↑Sat Jul 31, 2021 10:04 am

trainman wrote: ↑Sat Jul 31, 2021 2:05 am

Volante wrote: ↑Fri Jul 30, 2021 5:26 pm What the actual, Ricketts Family?...

"I thought the Cubs might try to build around Báez, but they’ve decided to concentrate more on building their real estate empire, I guess.... Who needs a roster when you can sell merch?" -- baseball writer Craig Calcaterra (who has been beating the drum for a while about owners who seem to be more interested in using the mere presence of the baseball team to make money, versus doing their best to try to field a competitive team)

When I got the news, I texted a couple of Cub fan friends the question “when did winning stop being a priority for the Cubs?” Instant response: about 2016

There's no financial incentive to win. Pay your team $20 million, get $163 mil from TV rights, if you fall backasswards into a pennant like the Rays well that's all gravy but pay for a competitive roster and still lose? That cuts into your yacht payments...

Volante wrote: ↑Sat Jul 31, 2021 1:11 pm

Woof wrote: ↑Sat Jul 31, 2021 10:04 am

trainman wrote: ↑Sat Jul 31, 2021 2:05 am

Volante wrote: ↑Fri Jul 30, 2021 5:26 pm What the actual, Ricketts Family?...

"I thought the Cubs might try to build around Báez, but they’ve decided to concentrate more on building their real estate empire, I guess.... Who needs a roster when you can sell merch?" -- baseball writer Craig Calcaterra (who has been beating the drum for a while about owners who seem to be more interested in using the mere presence of the baseball team to make money, versus doing their best to try to field a competitive team)

When I got the news, I texted a couple of Cub fan friends the question “when did winning stop being a priority for the Cubs?” Instant response: about 2016

There's no financial incentive to win. Pay your team $20 million, get $163 mil from TV rights, if you fall backasswards into a pennant like the Rays well that's all gravy but pay for a competitive roster and still lose? That cuts into your yacht payments...

That presupposes that people purchase sports franchises for financial gain, which I don’t think is supported by the data.

Gotta say, this is pretty damn impressive.

econgator wrote: ↑Sat Jul 31, 2021 3:21 pm Gotta say, this is pretty damn impressive.

Impressive is right -- if not downright awesome. I figured someone invested in a $12K to $20K scratch build, but it turns out it's available in kit form for $3K, and that even includes the microturbine jets.

https://www.turbines-rc.com/en/concorde ... m-arf.html

Whoof.

AFRET CMS wrote: ↑Sat Jul 31, 2021 6:03 pm

econgator wrote: ↑Sat Jul 31, 2021 3:21 pm Gotta say, this is pretty damn impressive.

Impressive is right -- if not downright awesome. I figured someone invested in a $12K to $20K scratch build, but it turns out it's available in kit form for $3K, and that even includes the microturbine jets.

https://www.turbines-rc.com/en/concorde ... m-arf.html

Whoof.

Want. Though I don't think the authorities would appreciate me flying it around inside the Beltway.

Woof wrote: ↑Sat Jul 31, 2021 1:20 pm That presupposes that people purchase sports franchises for financial gain, which I don’t think is supported by the data.

Oh?

The 63 US National Parks.

LucarioSnooperVixey wrote: ↑Mon Aug 02, 2021 3:08 am The 63 US National Parks.

That map is missing White Sands and New River Gorge. I have been to 37.

bomtr wrote: ↑Mon Aug 02, 2021 2:30 pm

LucarioSnooperVixey wrote: ↑Mon Aug 02, 2021 3:08 am The 63 US National Parks.

That map is missing White Sands and New River Gorge. I have been to 37.

And for some odd reason doesn't label Mt. Rainier.