Josh (garik16)
@garik16.bsky.social
Co-Founder of Hockey-Graphs; hockey, baseball blogger. Isles, Mets, Jets, Knicks, Hotspur, Duke Fan (Duke 09) and Cornell fan
Now mostly a science fiction and fantasy book blogger at garik16.blogspot.com.
He/ Him
Now mostly a science fiction and fantasy book blogger at garik16.blogspot.com.
He/ Him
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I'm sitting on a floor chair with my knees bent, covered in a blanket, when suddenly this sweet little face appears. This is her way of asking me to rearrange myself so she can curl up in my lap, which of course I did promptly after taking this photo.
February 18, 2026 at 12:26 AM
I'm sitting on a floor chair with my knees bent, covered in a blanket, when suddenly this sweet little face appears. This is her way of asking me to rearrange myself so she can curl up in my lap, which of course I did promptly after taking this photo.
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the American people, who have the memory of a concussed goldfish: “oh yeah, we hate Donald Trump!”
February 18, 2026 at 3:02 AM
the American people, who have the memory of a concussed goldfish: “oh yeah, we hate Donald Trump!”
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One of the top 10 MTA Board meeting discussions has to be from about 10 years ago, when, during a presentation that showed customer satisfaction scores for onboard bathrooms plunging for LIRR, the two options discussed were:
(1) stop having bathrooms on trains
(2) stop asking that q on the survey
(1) stop having bathrooms on trains
(2) stop asking that q on the survey
February 18, 2026 at 1:51 AM
One of the top 10 MTA Board meeting discussions has to be from about 10 years ago, when, during a presentation that showed customer satisfaction scores for onboard bathrooms plunging for LIRR, the two options discussed were:
(1) stop having bathrooms on trains
(2) stop asking that q on the survey
(1) stop having bathrooms on trains
(2) stop asking that q on the survey
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feel like you should send him off just on the basis that that's his defense x.com/AlbicelesteT...
February 17, 2026 at 11:22 PM
feel like you should send him off just on the basis that that's his defense x.com/AlbicelesteT...
Update: nope, she did not nap. Singing talking and everything else
Day 3 of vacation. Baby has yet to take a mid day nap. Will today be a better day?
February 17, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Update: nope, she did not nap. Singing talking and everything else
The toddler’s newest thing is walking around saying her own name in an exasperated tone mimicking us and probably more likely her day care teachers.
February 17, 2026 at 9:47 PM
The toddler’s newest thing is walking around saying her own name in an exasperated tone mimicking us and probably more likely her day care teachers.
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This CNN report somehow fails to note that KAG agreed to be deported to Costa Rica last year, which accepted, but the Trump administration insists that he must be deported to Africa, a place KAG has never been, for no explained reason.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia because a 90-day detention period has expired and the government has no viable plan for deporting him, a federal judge ruled. https://cnn.it/4kHhwqR
February 17, 2026 at 8:55 PM
This CNN report somehow fails to note that KAG agreed to be deported to Costa Rica last year, which accepted, but the Trump administration insists that he must be deported to Africa, a place KAG has never been, for no explained reason.
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he ALWAYS has coffee before watching radar everyone knows that
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the first issue of the comics adaptation of Star Wars came out a couple months before the movie
meaning the very first ever mention of The Force; the world’s introduction to its power was… Darth Vader getting a cup of coffee
meaning the very first ever mention of The Force; the world’s introduction to its power was… Darth Vader getting a cup of coffee
February 17, 2026 at 8:45 PM
he ALWAYS has coffee before watching radar everyone knows that
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bsky.app/profile/fuzz...
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Luke, to Rey: The Force is not about lifting rocks.
Darth Vader: oh hey I could use a drink
Darth Vader: oh hey I could use a drink
February 11, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Luke, to Rey: The Force is not about lifting rocks.
Darth Vader: oh hey I could use a drink
Darth Vader: oh hey I could use a drink
Day 3 of vacation. Baby has yet to take a mid day nap. Will today be a better day?
February 17, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Day 3 of vacation. Baby has yet to take a mid day nap. Will today be a better day?
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This is pure unadulterated dooming fantasy. From a manpower and tactical perspective this just cannot meaningfully impact congressional races. Maybe maybe maybe you pick one senate seat and swing it half a point if you absolutely nail it.
Plenty of chances for fuckery but this is basically nonsense
Plenty of chances for fuckery but this is basically nonsense
One of my biggest fears about the midterms is that ICE could flood the polls with agents who perform Kavanaugh Stops on every non-white person before they get a chance to cast a ballot, then detain them until voting is over. Which is not far-fetched at this point. www.huffpost.com/entry/ice-po...
February 17, 2026 at 6:15 PM
This is pure unadulterated dooming fantasy. From a manpower and tactical perspective this just cannot meaningfully impact congressional races. Maybe maybe maybe you pick one senate seat and swing it half a point if you absolutely nail it.
Plenty of chances for fuckery but this is basically nonsense
Plenty of chances for fuckery but this is basically nonsense
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One of it not the strongest Weekly Shonen Jump author comment I've ever read.
February 17, 2026 at 6:41 PM
One of it not the strongest Weekly Shonen Jump author comment I've ever read.
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this is the thing!
if you poll Americans on which party they trust on transgender issues, they choose Democrats by a wide margin because they have broadly tolerant intuitions
it's true that Americans also have more conservative views on some specific trans issues, but it needs to be put in context
if you poll Americans on which party they trust on transgender issues, they choose Democrats by a wide margin because they have broadly tolerant intuitions
it's true that Americans also have more conservative views on some specific trans issues, but it needs to be put in context
are we just straight up not gonna bring this question up
February 17, 2026 at 6:48 PM
this is the thing!
if you poll Americans on which party they trust on transgender issues, they choose Democrats by a wide margin because they have broadly tolerant intuitions
it's true that Americans also have more conservative views on some specific trans issues, but it needs to be put in context
if you poll Americans on which party they trust on transgender issues, they choose Democrats by a wide margin because they have broadly tolerant intuitions
it's true that Americans also have more conservative views on some specific trans issues, but it needs to be put in context
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Amazing news everyone: thanks to the help of many of you, @blazersedge.bsky.social not only sold all the tickets they needed, they set a new event record, and get to send even more kids than projected to their first NBA game.
To all who chipped in, thank YOU!
www.blazersedge.com/trail-blazer...
To all who chipped in, thank YOU!
www.blazersedge.com/trail-blazer...
Astonishing News About Blazer’s Edge Night!
What??? That’s unprecedented.
www.blazersedge.com
February 17, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Amazing news everyone: thanks to the help of many of you, @blazersedge.bsky.social not only sold all the tickets they needed, they set a new event record, and get to send even more kids than projected to their first NBA game.
To all who chipped in, thank YOU!
www.blazersedge.com/trail-blazer...
To all who chipped in, thank YOU!
www.blazersedge.com/trail-blazer...
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THE PANTS HAVE RETURNED
NORWAY HAS BROUGHT BACK THE PANTS TO HEAL THE SPORT IN A TIME OF NEED
NORWAY HAS BROUGHT BACK THE PANTS TO HEAL THE SPORT IN A TIME OF NEED
February 17, 2026 at 5:43 PM
THE PANTS HAVE RETURNED
NORWAY HAS BROUGHT BACK THE PANTS TO HEAL THE SPORT IN A TIME OF NEED
NORWAY HAS BROUGHT BACK THE PANTS TO HEAL THE SPORT IN A TIME OF NEED
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Tricia McLaughlin's replacement is reportedly this woman, Lauren Bis.
February 17, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Tricia McLaughlin's replacement is reportedly this woman, Lauren Bis.
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correct, “the Biden lane” is not about policy, it is about being the “I’m going to bring back normalcy and lower the temperature and achieve bipartisanship” candidate
nobody believes that anymore, a policy moderate could win but they need to promise fire and brimstone
nobody believes that anymore, a policy moderate could win but they need to promise fire and brimstone
Like they would probably enthusiastically vote for say a Spanberger like candidate that promises to rain holy fire down on Rs, norms be dammed.
February 17, 2026 at 5:27 PM
correct, “the Biden lane” is not about policy, it is about being the “I’m going to bring back normalcy and lower the temperature and achieve bipartisanship” candidate
nobody believes that anymore, a policy moderate could win but they need to promise fire and brimstone
nobody believes that anymore, a policy moderate could win but they need to promise fire and brimstone
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this is the entire story on "prediction markets"
they are sports gambling companies. they run platforms where people gamble on sports. their revenues come from getting a cut of sports gambling bets. everything else is just window dressing.
they are sports gambling companies. they run platforms where people gamble on sports. their revenues come from getting a cut of sports gambling bets. everything else is just window dressing.
The non sports part of prediction markets is trivially small and economists should stop being excited about it. - www.ft.com/content/1aa7...
February 17, 2026 at 4:40 PM
this is the entire story on "prediction markets"
they are sports gambling companies. they run platforms where people gamble on sports. their revenues come from getting a cut of sports gambling bets. everything else is just window dressing.
they are sports gambling companies. they run platforms where people gamble on sports. their revenues come from getting a cut of sports gambling bets. everything else is just window dressing.
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Ok but there will be one poorly sourced rumor that a former R elected official is being considered for one minor position which is basically the same thing.
I will bet anyone that, conditional on Gavin Newsom becoming President, he does not nominate a bunch of GOP cabinet members.
Can't wait to vote for Gavin Newsom who, if his current behavior is any indication, definitely won't prosecute any crimes being committed now, would sign anti-trans bills, and would likely do some dumb West Wing shit like nominate a bunch of GOP cabinet members as a "team of rivals" or some shit.
February 17, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Ok but there will be one poorly sourced rumor that a former R elected official is being considered for one minor position which is basically the same thing.
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This is the most maddening pivot. “We need to burden the exercise of the franchise to address widespread mistrust.” There’s widespread mistrust because you keep lying to people about the security of elections! You could just … stop doing that!
ALFORD: We're not doing the drop boxes, which led to a lot of mistrust during the 2020 election
BORIS SANCHEZ: Well, a lot of that mistrust was sewn by the president, who made repeated false claims about widespread election fraud when there was none
BORIS SANCHEZ: Well, a lot of that mistrust was sewn by the president, who made repeated false claims about widespread election fraud when there was none
February 17, 2026 at 12:07 AM
This is the most maddening pivot. “We need to burden the exercise of the franchise to address widespread mistrust.” There’s widespread mistrust because you keep lying to people about the security of elections! You could just … stop doing that!
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Oh yeah, it’s the good stuff
Also, Kaillie went through a whole long complicated thing to be able to have a kid via IVF.
So here’s her and said kid (Aulden) on the podium with her medal.
Also, Kaillie went through a whole long complicated thing to be able to have a kid via IVF.
So here’s her and said kid (Aulden) on the podium with her medal.
February 17, 2026 at 2:49 AM
Oh yeah, it’s the good stuff
Also, Kaillie went through a whole long complicated thing to be able to have a kid via IVF.
So here’s her and said kid (Aulden) on the podium with her medal.
Also, Kaillie went through a whole long complicated thing to be able to have a kid via IVF.
So here’s her and said kid (Aulden) on the podium with her medal.
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If you’re wondering how close today’s monobob race was over 3 1/2 miles of sliding, the IBSF has this handy image for you.
Elana beats Laura by a few feet, and Kaillie by about a sled length.
Elana beats Laura by a few feet, and Kaillie by about a sled length.
February 16, 2026 at 11:52 PM
If you’re wondering how close today’s monobob race was over 3 1/2 miles of sliding, the IBSF has this handy image for you.
Elana beats Laura by a few feet, and Kaillie by about a sled length.
Elana beats Laura by a few feet, and Kaillie by about a sled length.
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A prominent Bluesky elder already hosts Jeopardy
How many followers for a prominent Bluesky elder to host Jeopardy
February 16, 2026 at 8:29 PM
A prominent Bluesky elder already hosts Jeopardy
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Elana Meyers Taylor.
Wins medals in 4 Olympics (bronze in 2010, silver in 2014/18/22)
In 2020 & 2022, she has kids. Both have special needs. She lives on the road with them, flying around the world for months at a time to compete in bobsled.
And THEN! At 41! She wins her first gold.
American hero.
Wins medals in 4 Olympics (bronze in 2010, silver in 2014/18/22)
In 2020 & 2022, she has kids. Both have special needs. She lives on the road with them, flying around the world for months at a time to compete in bobsled.
And THEN! At 41! She wins her first gold.
American hero.
February 16, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Elana Meyers Taylor.
Wins medals in 4 Olympics (bronze in 2010, silver in 2014/18/22)
In 2020 & 2022, she has kids. Both have special needs. She lives on the road with them, flying around the world for months at a time to compete in bobsled.
And THEN! At 41! She wins her first gold.
American hero.
Wins medals in 4 Olympics (bronze in 2010, silver in 2014/18/22)
In 2020 & 2022, she has kids. Both have special needs. She lives on the road with them, flying around the world for months at a time to compete in bobsled.
And THEN! At 41! She wins her first gold.
American hero.
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It’s worth pointing out that this was Eliana’s worst season possibly ever. Not only did she not podium, she was rarely in the hunt due to a back issue that started earlier in the season.
The couple weeks off before the Games gave her time to get healthy, and this is the end result: Monobob gold
The couple weeks off before the Games gave her time to get healthy, and this is the end result: Monobob gold
ELANA MEYERS TAYLOR FINALLY WINS GOLD YOU GUYS!!! She finally does it, tying Bonnie Blair to be the most decorated winter Olympian in USA history!!!
Nolte will win silver, with Armbruster Humphries bronze
Lisa Buckwitz, Melanie Hasler, and Melissa Lotholz top 6
Nolte will win silver, with Armbruster Humphries bronze
Lisa Buckwitz, Melanie Hasler, and Melissa Lotholz top 6
Laura Nolte is up .11 off the top, she needs to be clean up top. A hit into 2, little skiddy out of 3, skiddy out of 4! She has to be clean through K2 if she wants the gold. Good exit, but not great. She's closing...BUT IT'S NOT ENOUGH! ELANA MEYERS TAYLOR WINS GOLD BY .04!!! WHAT A RACE!!!
February 16, 2026 at 9:27 PM
It’s worth pointing out that this was Eliana’s worst season possibly ever. Not only did she not podium, she was rarely in the hunt due to a back issue that started earlier in the season.
The couple weeks off before the Games gave her time to get healthy, and this is the end result: Monobob gold
The couple weeks off before the Games gave her time to get healthy, and this is the end result: Monobob gold