rcjhawk
@rcjhawk.bsky.social
Liberal Boomer.
Expat Kansan, living in the Free State.
Trained in Physics, mostly as a Quantum Mechanic.
Sports: Royals, Nationals, Chiefs, and if you can’t figure out the other one look carefully at the avatar.
Rock Chalk
Expat Kansan, living in the Free State.
Trained in Physics, mostly as a Quantum Mechanic.
Sports: Royals, Nationals, Chiefs, and if you can’t figure out the other one look carefully at the avatar.
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rcjhawk
@rcjhawk.bsky.social
· Nov 22
Just so you know:
1) If I follow you, whether or not you follow me back is up to you. I know big accounts can’t follow everyone, and in any case it’s quite possible you’ll be bored by anything I’m saying.
1) If I follow you, whether or not you follow me back is up to you. I know big accounts can’t follow everyone, and in any case it’s quite possible you’ll be bored by anything I’m saying.
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You’ve likely received a text telling you that you owe a toll fee. These texts are part of an elaborate phishing scheme. We recreated the scam to show you how it works and what to look out for.
Watch: Chinese Criminals Run a $1B Toll Text Scam. Here’s How It Works
You’ve likely received a text telling you that you owe a toll fee. These texts are part of an elaborate phishing scheme. We recreated the scam to show you how it works and what to look out for.
on.wsj.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:39 PM
You’ve likely received a text telling you that you owe a toll fee. These texts are part of an elaborate phishing scheme. We recreated the scam to show you how it works and what to look out for.
At our house:
Spouse 1: I saw a deer today
Spouse 2: Did you hit it?
Spouse 1: No
Spouse 2: Good
www.washingtonpost.com/style/2025/1...
Spouse 1: I saw a deer today
Spouse 2: Did you hit it?
Spouse 1: No
Spouse 2: Good
www.washingtonpost.com/style/2025/1...
Would your partner pass the ‘bird test’? It’s complicated, experts say.
A TikTok experiment is sparking interest in birds, oranges and mundanity in relationships.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:10 PM
At our house:
Spouse 1: I saw a deer today
Spouse 2: Did you hit it?
Spouse 1: No
Spouse 2: Good
www.washingtonpost.com/style/2025/1...
Spouse 1: I saw a deer today
Spouse 2: Did you hit it?
Spouse 1: No
Spouse 2: Good
www.washingtonpost.com/style/2025/1...
“Who’s playing tonight?"
“Cowboys at Raiders"
“Any chance they both can lose?"
“Cowboys at Raiders"
“Any chance they both can lose?"
November 18, 2025 at 12:18 AM
“Who’s playing tonight?"
“Cowboys at Raiders"
“Any chance they both can lose?"
“Cowboys at Raiders"
“Any chance they both can lose?"
The Penny Dies at 232
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Not The Year
(Heh, I’m a KU alum, 82 of the last 86 years have been not the year)
(Heh, I’m a KU alum, 82 of the last 86 years have been not the year)
November 17, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Not The Year
(Heh, I’m a KU alum, 82 of the last 86 years have been not the year)
(Heh, I’m a KU alum, 82 of the last 86 years have been not the year)
Earlier today I was rooting for Oklahoma.
Now I’m rooting for Texas.
Conference realignment has brought us to this.
Now I’m rooting for Texas.
Conference realignment has brought us to this.
November 16, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Earlier today I was rooting for Oklahoma.
Now I’m rooting for Texas.
Conference realignment has brought us to this.
Now I’m rooting for Texas.
Conference realignment has brought us to this.
There was once a baseball team known as the Hannibal Cannibals. I cannot confirm that Anthony Hopkins was their starting pitcher, but he should have been.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanniba...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanniba...
Hannibal, Missouri minor league baseball history - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 13, 2025 at 11:04 PM
There was once a baseball team known as the Hannibal Cannibals. I cannot confirm that Anthony Hopkins was their starting pitcher, but he should have been.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanniba...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanniba...
Eventually he’s come around to “OK, let’s just give everyone enough money to survive and they’ll stop bothering me. Heck, they might even let me be President again."
And MAGA (yeah, I’m looking at you, Marc A. Thiessen) will fall all over themselves explaining how this ISN'T SOCIALISM — REALLY.
And MAGA (yeah, I’m looking at you, Marc A. Thiessen) will fall all over themselves explaining how this ISN'T SOCIALISM — REALLY.
Trump: "I want the money to go into an account for people where they buy their own health insurance. It's so good. The insurance will be better. It'll cost less. Everybody is gonna be happy. They're gonna feel like entrepreneurs. They're actually able to go out & negotiate their own insurance"
November 11, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Eventually he’s come around to “OK, let’s just give everyone enough money to survive and they’ll stop bothering me. Heck, they might even let me be President again."
And MAGA (yeah, I’m looking at you, Marc A. Thiessen) will fall all over themselves explaining how this ISN'T SOCIALISM — REALLY.
And MAGA (yeah, I’m looking at you, Marc A. Thiessen) will fall all over themselves explaining how this ISN'T SOCIALISM — REALLY.
If I ever tried to do a major remodel without my spouse’s approval I’d be dead, Secret Service or no Secret Service
Trump says the White House needs a large entertaining space, criticizing past presidents for hosting events on the South Lawn.
Donald Trump Responds to Report That Melania Disapproves of New Ballroom
www.newsweek.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:45 AM
If I ever tried to do a major remodel without my spouse’s approval I’d be dead, Secret Service or no Secret Service
What a great run by Jason Hur … Oops!
November 11, 2025 at 1:42 AM
What a great run by Jason Hur … Oops!
These literally fell out of the sky onto my desk.*
November 10, 2025 at 8:19 PM
These literally fell out of the sky onto my desk.*
This poll from last May ranked Lance Liepold (KU) at 15 and Curt Cignetti (IU!!!) at 21. Cignetti got to the playoffs. Liepold — didn’t a bowl game.
This year: Cignetti is 10-0 ranked #2.
Liepold is 5-5 and might not get a bowl bid. Again.
www.cbssports.com/college-foot...
This year: Cignetti is 10-0 ranked #2.
Liepold is 5-5 and might not get a bowl bid. Again.
www.cbssports.com/college-foot...
Ranking the top 25 Power Four college football coaches entering the 2025 season
The CBS Sports and 247Sports experts have ranked every Power Four coach from 1-68 as the season approaches
www.cbssports.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:24 AM
This poll from last May ranked Lance Liepold (KU) at 15 and Curt Cignetti (IU!!!) at 21. Cignetti got to the playoffs. Liepold — didn’t a bowl game.
This year: Cignetti is 10-0 ranked #2.
Liepold is 5-5 and might not get a bowl bid. Again.
www.cbssports.com/college-foot...
This year: Cignetti is 10-0 ranked #2.
Liepold is 5-5 and might not get a bowl bid. Again.
www.cbssports.com/college-foot...
For those who are interested in classic science fiction:
This contains “The Stars My Destination” AND “The Demolished Man"
for $0.99
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This contains “The Stars My Destination” AND “The Demolished Man"
for $0.99
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The Classic Collection of Alfred Bester. Hugo Award 1953. Twelve books. Illustrated ebook by Alfred Bester - Rakuten Kobo
Read "The Classic Collection of Alfred Bester. Hugo Award 1953. Twelve books. Illustrated The Demolished Man, Star Light, Star Bright, The Men Who Murdered Mohammed, The Pi Man, Adam and No Eve and ot...
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November 9, 2025 at 1:47 AM
For those who are interested in classic science fiction:
This contains “The Stars My Destination” AND “The Demolished Man"
for $0.99
www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/...
This contains “The Stars My Destination” AND “The Demolished Man"
for $0.99
www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/...
He better watch out — there’s now precedent for making him Harold Mountbatten Windsor
Canadians were displeased when Harry, the Duke of Sussex, was seen wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers baseball cap, not a Toronto Blue Jays cap, at Game 4 of the World Series. He apologized this week.
Prince Harry Apologizes to Canadians for Wearing an L.A. Dodgers Cap
Harry, who referred to the episode as “Hat Gate,” was seen wearing the cap at a World Series game in Los Angeles between the Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays.
nyti.ms
November 8, 2025 at 1:43 AM
He better watch out — there’s now precedent for making him Harold Mountbatten Windsor
Marc Thiessen is funnier than most of the comic strips in the Post.
(If you really want to read it all, let me know and I’ll free it up)
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
(If you really want to read it all, let me know and I’ll free it up)
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | The filibuster is a wall against a Mamdani-inspired socialist dystopia
Imagine what today’s Democratic Party would do if it gained unchecked power?
www.washingtonpost.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Marc Thiessen is funnier than most of the comic strips in the Post.
(If you really want to read it all, let me know and I’ll free it up)
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
(If you really want to read it all, let me know and I’ll free it up)
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
I have now entered the “I have it on, but I’m not watching it” phase.
I only like watching KU NC games when Kansas gets ahead by 20 in the first half and Billy Packer says “it’s over!"
You know, in the Final Four.
You know, in the Final Four.
November 8, 2025 at 1:36 AM
I have now entered the “I have it on, but I’m not watching it” phase.
I only like watching KU NC games when Kansas gets ahead by 20 in the first half and Billy Packer says “it’s over!"
You know, in the Final Four.
You know, in the Final Four.
November 8, 2025 at 1:13 AM
I only like watching KU NC games when Kansas gets ahead by 20 in the first half and Billy Packer says “it’s over!"
You know, in the Final Four.
You know, in the Final Four.
So if I read this correctly, the Supremes should cave because otherwise he’ll think of something worse.
The U.S. Supreme Court's tough questioning of President Donald Trump's global tariffs fueled increased speculation that they will be struck down, but it also raised the specter of additional chaos.
A Trump Supreme Court tariff defeat would add to trade uncertainty
Trump is widely expected to shift to other trade tactics if he faces an adverse ruling, raising the specter of additional chaos.
ebx.sh
November 7, 2025 at 2:25 AM
So if I read this correctly, the Supremes should cave because otherwise he’ll think of something worse.
OK, tonight’s NFL game is better than Monday’s game because ...
I love seeing the Raiders get beat?
I mean, I love seeing the Cowboys get beat, too, but somehow watching the Raiders get beat is better.
Even if it’s by Denver.
I love seeing the Raiders get beat?
I mean, I love seeing the Cowboys get beat, too, but somehow watching the Raiders get beat is better.
Even if it’s by Denver.
November 7, 2025 at 1:14 AM
OK, tonight’s NFL game is better than Monday’s game because ...
I love seeing the Raiders get beat?
I mean, I love seeing the Cowboys get beat, too, but somehow watching the Raiders get beat is better.
Even if it’s by Denver.
I love seeing the Raiders get beat?
I mean, I love seeing the Cowboys get beat, too, but somehow watching the Raiders get beat is better.
Even if it’s by Denver.
Trying to remember the last time the Caps were ahead by 5 goals at the end of the 2nd period.
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OK, I’ve got nothing.
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OK, I’ve got nothing.
November 6, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Trying to remember the last time the Caps were ahead by 5 goals at the end of the 2nd period.
*************
OK, I’ve got nothing.
*************
OK, I’ve got nothing.
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Well this blew up, at least by my standards, so in the time honored tradition of the old place I going to ask you to do something:
Get every friend you've got and make sure they’re registered to vote. If they’re not, help them get registered. It’s only 363 days to the next general election.
Get every friend you've got and make sure they’re registered to vote. If they’re not, help them get registered. It’s only 363 days to the next general election.
If you live in a red state and the Democrats aren’t running a candidate for your state’s legislature next year, start campaigning for that seat — you have a good chance of winning.
November 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Well this blew up, at least by my standards, so in the time honored tradition of the old place I going to ask you to do something:
Get every friend you've got and make sure they’re registered to vote. If they’re not, help them get registered. It’s only 363 days to the next general election.
Get every friend you've got and make sure they’re registered to vote. If they’re not, help them get registered. It’s only 363 days to the next general election.