Bote Man
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#YudaChat survivors unite!
Nats mostly. Trying to live in a baseball world amid the sorrow and strife.
Baseball and other neat sounds:
https://soundcloud.com/boteman/sets/beisbol
Nats mostly. Trying to live in a baseball world amid the sorrow and strife.
Baseball and other neat sounds:
https://soundcloud.com/boteman/sets/beisbol
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Today in #Florida legal news: Woman suing SeaWorld over being hit by a duck while riding a roller coaster was not, in fact, hit by a duck, say SeaWorld's lawyers. It was a snowy egret. www.wftv.com/news/trendin...
Woman suing Sea World over being hit by duck on coaster wasn’t hit by duck lawyers say
“This matter does not and has never involved a duck,” the parks’ lawyers wrote in a court filing.
www.wftv.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Today in #Florida legal news: Woman suing SeaWorld over being hit by a duck while riding a roller coaster was not, in fact, hit by a duck, say SeaWorld's lawyers. It was a snowy egret. www.wftv.com/news/trendin...
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Think back to when he took the job about what a worst-case scenario for Manfred’s tenure at the helm of MLB might have looked like, then read this list and tell me what envisioned disasters haven’t (yet?) transpired
December 4, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Think back to when he took the job about what a worst-case scenario for Manfred’s tenure at the helm of MLB might have looked like, then read this list and tell me what envisioned disasters haven’t (yet?) transpired
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Here's an early look at the ZiPS x @fangraphs.com Depth Chart for the next team in the projections, the Washington Nationals.
December 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Here's an early look at the ZiPS x @fangraphs.com Depth Chart for the next team in the projections, the Washington Nationals.
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On his birthday, remembering the great Tony Todd, who played Worf's brother Kurn on #StarTrekTNG and Deep Space Nine, a grown-up Jake Sisko in the DS9 episode "The Visitor," and an Alpha-Hirogen on Voyager. ##Candyman
December 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
On his birthday, remembering the great Tony Todd, who played Worf's brother Kurn on #StarTrekTNG and Deep Space Nine, a grown-up Jake Sisko in the DS9 episode "The Visitor," and an Alpha-Hirogen on Voyager. ##Candyman
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Wilyer Abreu won the Venezuelan League Home Run Derby!
He defeated Ronald Acuña Jr., Jackson Chourio, Willson Contreras, Maikel Garcia, Salvador Perez, Yasiel Puig and more
(via @beisbolplaycom)
He defeated Ronald Acuña Jr., Jackson Chourio, Willson Contreras, Maikel Garcia, Salvador Perez, Yasiel Puig and more
(via @beisbolplaycom)
December 2, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Wilyer Abreu won the Venezuelan League Home Run Derby!
He defeated Ronald Acuña Jr., Jackson Chourio, Willson Contreras, Maikel Garcia, Salvador Perez, Yasiel Puig and more
(via @beisbolplaycom)
He defeated Ronald Acuña Jr., Jackson Chourio, Willson Contreras, Maikel Garcia, Salvador Perez, Yasiel Puig and more
(via @beisbolplaycom)
Why stop there? I'm hopeful Keys will play the Keys.
The Tony-nominated musical Hell’s Kitchen will bring the signature Key's sound to Ft. Lauderdale in March 2026.
Alicia Keys' Broadway Musical Comes to Broward Center
The Tony-nominated musical Hell’s Kitchen will bring the signature Key's sound to Ft. Lauderdale in March 2026.
www.miaminewtimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Why stop there? I'm hopeful Keys will play the Keys.
One word: A. I.
D.C. courts are considering a proposed “community justice worker” program that would authorize trained people without law degrees to offer free legal advice.
What it would mean, in D.C. and beyond, in our latest opinion piece:
What it would mean, in D.C. and beyond, in our latest opinion piece:
Opinion: Too many people can't afford legal advice. Let non-lawyers help.
D.C. courts are considering a proposed “community justice worker” program that would authorize trained people without law degrees to offer free legal advice.
51st.news
December 4, 2025 at 1:38 PM
One word: A. I.
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"I hope the case leads to reflection in the UK trademark office & that training is introduced so that examiners develop greater cultural literacy [...] Food is something we share, not something we own, & it should stay in the hands of all those who keep it alive." www.theguardian.com/food/comment...
I called my recipe book Sabzi – vegetables. But the name was trademarked. And my legal ordeal began
The granting of patents and trademarks to foods and words from the global south is part of a long colonial grab. It’s time to realise we share what we cook, and what we call it
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:26 AM
"I hope the case leads to reflection in the UK trademark office & that training is introduced so that examiners develop greater cultural literacy [...] Food is something we share, not something we own, & it should stay in the hands of all those who keep it alive." www.theguardian.com/food/comment...
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If I was a Mixpanel customer concerned about secrurity, after this incident summary I'd be looking to see where I can move
Smells like zero security personel involved in this, and a PR team with ChatGPT generated it
No specifics. None!
mixpanel.com/blog/sms-sec...
Smells like zero security personel involved in this, and a PR team with ChatGPT generated it
No specifics. None!
mixpanel.com/blog/sms-sec...
Our response to a recent security incident | Signals & Stories
Insights for digital builders
mixpanel.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:28 PM
If I was a Mixpanel customer concerned about secrurity, after this incident summary I'd be looking to see where I can move
Smells like zero security personel involved in this, and a PR team with ChatGPT generated it
No specifics. None!
mixpanel.com/blog/sms-sec...
Smells like zero security personel involved in this, and a PR team with ChatGPT generated it
No specifics. None!
mixpanel.com/blog/sms-sec...
Late night TV ad selling 2025 pennies, but a STRICT limit of 20 rolls per caller!
December 4, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Late night TV ad selling 2025 pennies, but a STRICT limit of 20 rolls per caller!
Tonight on H&I
Captain Archer fights Nazis. I wonder if an A.I. "fixup" might change the plotline???
memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Storm_F...
Captain Archer fights Nazis. I wonder if an A.I. "fixup" might change the plotline???
memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Storm_F...
Client Challenge
memory-alpha.fandom.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Tonight on H&I
Captain Archer fights Nazis. I wonder if an A.I. "fixup" might change the plotline???
memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Storm_F...
Captain Archer fights Nazis. I wonder if an A.I. "fixup" might change the plotline???
memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Storm_F...
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December 4, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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This composition had eluded me for nearly a decade, but yesterday I was finally able to capture it. A train rolled through just as the Duquesne Incline was crossing over the tracks in #Pittsburgh, creating a picture perfect winter scene. It was worth the hours and hours I've waited over the years.
December 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
This composition had eluded me for nearly a decade, but yesterday I was finally able to capture it. A train rolled through just as the Duquesne Incline was crossing over the tracks in #Pittsburgh, creating a picture perfect winter scene. It was worth the hours and hours I've waited over the years.
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I am emphasizing once again that I *DO NOT* want any more objects in my over-stuffed house. But in case you have room:
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ee.toys
December 3, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I am emphasizing once again that I *DO NOT* want any more objects in my over-stuffed house. But in case you have room:
I wonder how well they will avoid smashing into Amazon drones making deliveries???
An alliance that includes the owner of the Miami Dolphins has formed to try to use electric air taxis to connect South Florida's counties with low-noise vehicles that soar above the congestion. Do you think it will work?
Air taxi developer working with Related Ross, South Florida airports to create a commuter network
Archer Aviation, developer of an electric-powered aircraft, is joining Related Ross and several airports to start a taxi service between Miami and West Palm Beach.
www.sun-sentinel.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM
I wonder how well they will avoid smashing into Amazon drones making deliveries???
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"I just got through shoveling 4 inches of your 'no accumulation' so thanks!"
FRIDAY SNOW CHANCE Update
We're on northern edge of a weak system that will pass to south. We see 4 scenarios:
1) No snow: 20%
2) Flurries/no accumulation: 30%
3) Dusting/coating: 35%
4) 1-2"+: 15%
Timing would be midmorning to evening.
Map here shows model blend of snow amounts
We're on northern edge of a weak system that will pass to south. We see 4 scenarios:
1) No snow: 20%
2) Flurries/no accumulation: 30%
3) Dusting/coating: 35%
4) 1-2"+: 15%
Timing would be midmorning to evening.
Map here shows model blend of snow amounts
December 3, 2025 at 8:06 PM
"I just got through shoveling 4 inches of your 'no accumulation' so thanks!"
This is a great way to get blocked by A.I. simps. Really saves me the trouble!
December 2, 2025 at 10:48 PM
This is a great way to get blocked by A.I. simps. Really saves me the trouble!
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Tip for private photographers, influencers, pedestrians, rookie railfans & general public:
If train tracks you are near look like those at left (top of rail is shiny silver), don’t be on them at any time/place but for designated crossings.
Abandoned look like the at right: rusted on top, go nowhere.
If train tracks you are near look like those at left (top of rail is shiny silver), don’t be on them at any time/place but for designated crossings.
Abandoned look like the at right: rusted on top, go nowhere.
December 2, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Tip for private photographers, influencers, pedestrians, rookie railfans & general public:
If train tracks you are near look like those at left (top of rail is shiny silver), don’t be on them at any time/place but for designated crossings.
Abandoned look like the at right: rusted on top, go nowhere.
If train tracks you are near look like those at left (top of rail is shiny silver), don’t be on them at any time/place but for designated crossings.
Abandoned look like the at right: rusted on top, go nowhere.
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Updated FA Matrix with Weiss and Manoah: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
2025-26 MLB Matrices
docs.google.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Updated FA Matrix with Weiss and Manoah: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
I wonder what they charge to eat them for you???
December 2, 2025 at 10:27 PM
I wonder what they charge to eat them for you???
They also are in talks with Charles Xavr.
The Orioles are signing left-hander Andrew Magno to a minor league deal with a spring training invite, per source.
Magno, most recently with the Tigers’ organization, pitched for Double-A Erie in 2025. He posted a 2.31 ERA in 66 1/3 innings
Magno, most recently with the Tigers’ organization, pitched for Double-A Erie in 2025. He posted a 2.31 ERA in 66 1/3 innings
December 2, 2025 at 8:16 PM
They also are in talks with Charles Xavr.
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Is there some unspoken requirement in web design to ensure that the site functions as slowly as possible? I'm looking at AT&T (right now), but there are other offenders. Just pathetic.
December 2, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Is there some unspoken requirement in web design to ensure that the site functions as slowly as possible? I'm looking at AT&T (right now), but there are other offenders. Just pathetic.