Sam Dykstra
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The Testament of Ann Lee shows a map of New England that includes the Quabbin, which wasn’t completed into a reservoir until 1946 — 162 years after Ann Lee’s passing.
Great movie otherwise.
Great movie otherwise.
#FilmSky, a quick question; what is the pettiest thing you have had to be annoyed at a film? I ask because I am watching The Gift from 2000, and the main character does divination with Zener Cards, which are not the same thing as Tarot at all. Why go for a more boring looking option?
January 4, 2026 at 9:47 PM
The Testament of Ann Lee shows a map of New England that includes the Quabbin, which wasn’t completed into a reservoir until 1946 — 162 years after Ann Lee’s passing.
Great movie otherwise.
Great movie otherwise.
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not taking away from Myles Garrett, but let's take a moment to celebrate Al "Bubba" Baker, who had 23 sacks in 1978 before sacks were an official stat.
@pro-football-reference.com ran the numbers in 2021, confirming his record. he was overjoyed to finally be acknowledged www.nfl.com/news/al-bubb...
@pro-football-reference.com ran the numbers in 2021, confirming his record. he was overjoyed to finally be acknowledged www.nfl.com/news/al-bubb...
January 4, 2026 at 8:57 PM
not taking away from Myles Garrett, but let's take a moment to celebrate Al "Bubba" Baker, who had 23 sacks in 1978 before sacks were an official stat.
@pro-football-reference.com ran the numbers in 2021, confirming his record. he was overjoyed to finally be acknowledged www.nfl.com/news/al-bubb...
@pro-football-reference.com ran the numbers in 2021, confirming his record. he was overjoyed to finally be acknowledged www.nfl.com/news/al-bubb...
Tottenham Hotspur 2025-26: We’ve scored one goal, and we’re all out of ideas.
January 4, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Tottenham Hotspur 2025-26: We’ve scored one goal, and we’re all out of ideas.
Sense from the Blue Jays front office the last few years has been they wanted to keep trying in free agency even though it was getting tough always finishing outside the running.
Toronto is now definitively a destination. That’s clear as day.
Toronto is now definitively a destination. That’s clear as day.
January 3, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Sense from the Blue Jays front office the last few years has been they wanted to keep trying in free agency even though it was getting tough always finishing outside the running.
Toronto is now definitively a destination. That’s clear as day.
Toronto is now definitively a destination. That’s clear as day.
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A giant hat tip to the Associated Press, which keeps correspondents literally everywhere to do this stuff =>
APNewsAlert: CARACAS, #Venezuela (AP) — No visible signs yet that US is running Venezuela after Trump claims, as country's security forces control key sites.
January 3, 2026 at 5:05 PM
A giant hat tip to the Associated Press, which keeps correspondents literally everywhere to do this stuff =>
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Shane Baz on working with new Orioles teammate Adley Rutschman in the 2021 Futures Game:
"It went really well," Baz said with a grin. "So I'm excited to pick up from there."
Baz had a pair of strikeouts in a 1-2-3 inning:
www.mlb.com/rays/video/s...
"It went really well," Baz said with a grin. "So I'm excited to pick up from there."
Baz had a pair of strikeouts in a 1-2-3 inning:
www.mlb.com/rays/video/s...
Shane Baz strikes out two in the 2nd inning | 07/11/2021
Shane Baz strikes out two batters in his Futures Game outing in the 2nd inning
www.mlb.com
January 2, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Shane Baz on working with new Orioles teammate Adley Rutschman in the 2021 Futures Game:
"It went really well," Baz said with a grin. "So I'm excited to pick up from there."
Baz had a pair of strikeouts in a 1-2-3 inning:
www.mlb.com/rays/video/s...
"It went really well," Baz said with a grin. "So I'm excited to pick up from there."
Baz had a pair of strikeouts in a 1-2-3 inning:
www.mlb.com/rays/video/s...
The NCAAF semifinalists by their most recent claimed national title:
Miami (FL) 2001
Ole Miss 1962
Indiana NEVER
Oregon NEVER
Miami (FL) 2001
Ole Miss 1962
Indiana NEVER
Oregon NEVER
January 2, 2026 at 4:54 AM
The NCAAF semifinalists by their most recent claimed national title:
Miami (FL) 2001
Ole Miss 1962
Indiana NEVER
Oregon NEVER
Miami (FL) 2001
Ole Miss 1962
Indiana NEVER
Oregon NEVER
Lane Kiffin would have told them to get out quicker
January 2, 2026 at 2:48 AM
Lane Kiffin would have told them to get out quicker
In the time it takes you to read this message, the Indiana Hoosiers offense has gained another 11-20 yards.
January 1, 2026 at 11:33 PM
In the time it takes you to read this message, the Indiana Hoosiers offense has gained another 11-20 yards.
I love New York City
January 1, 2026 at 7:43 PM
I love New York City
Happy New Year, gang.
Take a cup of kindness and pass it on in 2026.
Take a cup of kindness and pass it on in 2026.
January 1, 2026 at 5:34 AM
Happy New Year, gang.
Take a cup of kindness and pass it on in 2026.
Take a cup of kindness and pass it on in 2026.
2026: Lace up, stretch, step, pump, kick, climb, fly, see you out there
December 31, 2025 at 10:16 PM
2026: Lace up, stretch, step, pump, kick, climb, fly, see you out there
This was fun to follow all year long. Great job by Mark to keep it up throughout 2025.
Remember Some Nats before the year is out:
Remember Some Nats before the year is out:
12/31 – JORDAN ZIMMERMANN
RHP, 2009-15
2nd round pick in 2007 from tiny WI town became 2-time All-Star, going 70-50 with 3.32 ERA, 1.159 WHIP in 178 starts. Threw 1st no-hitter in club history. Signed $110 million deal with DET but couldn’t stay healthy. Career: 95-91, 4.07 ERA.
RHP, 2009-15
2nd round pick in 2007 from tiny WI town became 2-time All-Star, going 70-50 with 3.32 ERA, 1.159 WHIP in 178 starts. Threw 1st no-hitter in club history. Signed $110 million deal with DET but couldn’t stay healthy. Career: 95-91, 4.07 ERA.
December 31, 2025 at 1:50 PM
This was fun to follow all year long. Great job by Mark to keep it up throughout 2025.
Remember Some Nats before the year is out:
Remember Some Nats before the year is out:
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I recommend the Samwise family plan instead.
Sauron is appearing on the scene as concerns rise about crime among the most wealthy.
Sauron, the high-end home security startup for "super premium" customers, plucks a new CEO out of Sonos | TechCrunch
Sauron is appearing on the scene as concerns rise about crime among the most wealthy.
techcrunch.com
December 29, 2025 at 12:39 PM
I recommend the Samwise family plan instead.
ICING ON THE PASTRY
December 28, 2025 at 12:04 AM
ICING ON THE PASTRY
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Bill Kennedy is killing me, the pause and the sad face before saying the challenge is unsuccessful 😂
December 27, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Bill Kennedy is killing me, the pause and the sad face before saying the challenge is unsuccessful 😂
Call me Kevin McCallister
Because for Christmas, I’m protecting this house
Because for Christmas, I’m protecting this house
December 26, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Call me Kevin McCallister
Because for Christmas, I’m protecting this house
Because for Christmas, I’m protecting this house
For members of a very specific generation:
DOINK, fries are done
DOINK, fries are done
NFL Films made this for all of us.
A Carol of the DOINKS.
A Carol of the DOINKS.
December 25, 2025 at 4:03 AM
For members of a very specific generation:
DOINK, fries are done
DOINK, fries are done
Saving you a Google for your “It’s a Wonderful Life” watch this year:
December 24, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Saving you a Google for your “It’s a Wonderful Life” watch this year:
Bryce Harper announces he’ll join Team USA for the World Baseball Classic in the spring.
December 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Bryce Harper announces he’ll join Team USA for the World Baseball Classic in the spring.
As always, “when asked, the administration had no comment” or “the administration chose not to comment” is a comment.
CBS News EIC Bari Weiss had concerns about the CECOT piece, I’m told. The network decided to hold the segment pending, among other things, comment or an interview with White House officials next year…
An Editor’s Note from 60 Minutes
December 22, 2025 at 3:06 AM
As always, “when asked, the administration had no comment” or “the administration chose not to comment” is a comment.
I know Hunter Dobbins has been mentioned as the better part of the Cardinals' return tonight, but a lot to like about Yhoiker Fajardo. Moved quickly past the FCL to Single-A at just 18yo and fanned 27.8% of batters faced at the higher level. A pair of good fastballs; slider and kick-change earn 55s.
December 22, 2025 at 1:33 AM
I know Hunter Dobbins has been mentioned as the better part of the Cardinals' return tonight, but a lot to like about Yhoiker Fajardo. Moved quickly past the FCL to Single-A at just 18yo and fanned 27.8% of batters faced at the higher level. A pair of good fastballs; slider and kick-change earn 55s.
The market for Munetaka Murakami felt like clubs saying “Someone might give him nine figures, but it won’t be us” right down the line.
Now he’s on a two-year deal through his age-27 season to prove his hit tool can work stateside. White Sox have the roster space. Fascinated to see how it goes.
Now he’s on a two-year deal through his age-27 season to prove his hit tool can work stateside. White Sox have the roster space. Fascinated to see how it goes.
December 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The market for Munetaka Murakami felt like clubs saying “Someone might give him nine figures, but it won’t be us” right down the line.
Now he’s on a two-year deal through his age-27 season to prove his hit tool can work stateside. White Sox have the roster space. Fascinated to see how it goes.
Now he’s on a two-year deal through his age-27 season to prove his hit tool can work stateside. White Sox have the roster space. Fascinated to see how it goes.