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175 years ago this month Henry David Thoreau came to this beach in Point O’ Woods on Fire Island, NY to do investigative journalism.
He was trying to find out how Margaret Fuller died and to look for her manuscript about the Italian revolution. Emerson sent Thoreau, who found 1850s fake news/
He was trying to find out how Margaret Fuller died and to look for her manuscript about the Italian revolution. Emerson sent Thoreau, who found 1850s fake news/
July 26, 2025 at 3:47 PM
175 years ago this month Henry David Thoreau came to this beach in Point O’ Woods on Fire Island, NY to do investigative journalism.
He was trying to find out how Margaret Fuller died and to look for her manuscript about the Italian revolution. Emerson sent Thoreau, who found 1850s fake news/
He was trying to find out how Margaret Fuller died and to look for her manuscript about the Italian revolution. Emerson sent Thoreau, who found 1850s fake news/
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I've gotten quite a few new #MetsSky followers recently (ty!!) so I thought I'd re-introduce myself. I'm Andrew, and each week I write the "Almost A Met" newsletter, where I research players who were *almost* #Mets.
I'll post a few examples below, but please sub! almostametnewsletter.substack.com
I'll post a few examples below, but please sub! almostametnewsletter.substack.com
Almost A Met | Substack
A newsletter diving into the players and coaches who almost signed with, were traded to, or were linked to the New York Mets. Click to read Almost A Met, a Substack publication.
almostametnewsletter.substack.com
July 2, 2025 at 4:39 PM
I've gotten quite a few new #MetsSky followers recently (ty!!) so I thought I'd re-introduce myself. I'm Andrew, and each week I write the "Almost A Met" newsletter, where I research players who were *almost* #Mets.
I'll post a few examples below, but please sub! almostametnewsletter.substack.com
I'll post a few examples below, but please sub! almostametnewsletter.substack.com
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I spoke to @timothyrryder.bsky.social about what a difference Barry Larkin could have made to the 2000 Mets. (Thanks again Tim!) almostametnewsletter.substack.com/p/almost-a-m...
Almost A Met: Barry Larkin (ft. Tim Ryder)
We spoke with Mets community member Tim Ryder about how All-Star SS Barry Larkin almost became a Met.
almostametnewsletter.substack.com
July 2, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I spoke to @timothyrryder.bsky.social about what a difference Barry Larkin could have made to the 2000 Mets. (Thanks again Tim!) almostametnewsletter.substack.com/p/almost-a-m...
me watching Mets games the past two weeks
I’m increasingly afraid this is going to end badly.
June 23, 2025 at 2:52 PM
me watching Mets games the past two weeks
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It’s a good thing Congress isn’t alive to see this
June 22, 2025 at 12:47 AM
It’s a good thing Congress isn’t alive to see this
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TIRED: 1973 Topps set with Hall and Oates back to back 🥱
WIRED: 1997 Best Williamsport Cubs with Elvis and Pressley back to back 🤯
WIRED: 1997 Best Williamsport Cubs with Elvis and Pressley back to back 🤯
June 21, 2025 at 1:39 PM
TIRED: 1973 Topps set with Hall and Oates back to back 🥱
WIRED: 1997 Best Williamsport Cubs with Elvis and Pressley back to back 🤯
WIRED: 1997 Best Williamsport Cubs with Elvis and Pressley back to back 🤯
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A traffic stop is causing outrage, after a young man born and raised on Long Island was pulled over and searched by ICE agents. He said it was simply because he’s Latino. When ICE found out he’s a U.S. citizen, they let him go—without giving an explanation or apology—but the damage was already done.
A Long Island man driving to work gets handcuffed by ICE — despite being U.S. citizen
A 23-year-old electrician from Brentwood is speaking out after a disturbing encounter with federal immigration agents left him handcuffed and shaken, despite being a U.S. citizen. Elzon Lemus says he ...
www.nbcnewyork.com
June 14, 2025 at 8:46 PM
A traffic stop is causing outrage, after a young man born and raised on Long Island was pulled over and searched by ICE agents. He said it was simply because he’s Latino. When ICE found out he’s a U.S. citizen, they let him go—without giving an explanation or apology—but the damage was already done.
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Melissa Hortman, who was assassinated last night, was the Speaker of the Minnesota House in the 2023-2024 session, when Democrats ran the state government.
That means she had a leading role in shepherding the many landmark reforms that Dems adopted in that period—an important legacy. Brief 🧵.
That means she had a leading role in shepherding the many landmark reforms that Dems adopted in that period—an important legacy. Brief 🧵.
June 14, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Melissa Hortman, who was assassinated last night, was the Speaker of the Minnesota House in the 2023-2024 session, when Democrats ran the state government.
That means she had a leading role in shepherding the many landmark reforms that Dems adopted in that period—an important legacy. Brief 🧵.
That means she had a leading role in shepherding the many landmark reforms that Dems adopted in that period—an important legacy. Brief 🧵.
Whoopi Goldberg asked me for a light
Right folks. Feeling rather down at the moment so bringing back an oldie
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
June 13, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Whoopi Goldberg asked me for a light
FRIDAY VIBES
I just ate four hotdogs now I’m ready to fight someone
June 13, 2025 at 8:20 PM
FRIDAY VIBES
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Friends, I need your help! “Planted with Sara Payan” made the finals for the “Consumer’s Choice Awards”! Can you please use the link below and vote for us for best #Podcast in the “Best of the Rest” section? ❤️
@plantedwithsara.bsky.social #gratefuldead #cannabis
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@plantedwithsara.bsky.social #gratefuldead #cannabis
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June 13, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Friends, I need your help! “Planted with Sara Payan” made the finals for the “Consumer’s Choice Awards”! Can you please use the link below and vote for us for best #Podcast in the “Best of the Rest” section? ❤️
@plantedwithsara.bsky.social #gratefuldead #cannabis
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@plantedwithsara.bsky.social #gratefuldead #cannabis
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NEW: 12 masked armed men try to enter a homeless shelter without saying who they are. ICE agents park outside an elementary school, sparking fear and a car accident. Local police respond to a call about a possible assault, only to find ICE.
Inside one day on LI:
theintercept.com/2025/06/13/i...
Inside one day on LI:
theintercept.com/2025/06/13/i...
ICE Agent Fled From Angry Residents Outside New York School — and Got in a Car Crash
Masked and unidentified ICE agents lurking near schools sparked fear, confusion, and a car crash in Latino-heavy New York suburbs.
theintercept.com
June 13, 2025 at 12:21 PM
NEW: 12 masked armed men try to enter a homeless shelter without saying who they are. ICE agents park outside an elementary school, sparking fear and a car accident. Local police respond to a call about a possible assault, only to find ICE.
Inside one day on LI:
theintercept.com/2025/06/13/i...
Inside one day on LI:
theintercept.com/2025/06/13/i...
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Mind blown
How about an inversion of this: WPLJ FM, one of the classic rock stations I grew up on in New York, was named after Frank Zappa's cover version of the Four Deuces's song WPLJ (White Port & Lemon Juice)
Songs That Mention Specific Radio or TV Stations
- "Lightning Strikes (Not Once but Twice)" by the Clash mentions WBAI-FM in New York in the intro
- "Perfectly Lethal" by the Replacements (lists local TV stations: "Channel 2 is just news/Channel 4 is a bore/Channel 9 is just a waste of time")
- ???
- "Lightning Strikes (Not Once but Twice)" by the Clash mentions WBAI-FM in New York in the intro
- "Perfectly Lethal" by the Replacements (lists local TV stations: "Channel 2 is just news/Channel 4 is a bore/Channel 9 is just a waste of time")
- ???
June 12, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Mind blown
dropping this here. if you’re so inclined www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
NO KINGS Babylon, NY · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.**
NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from President Trump and...
www.mobilize.us
June 11, 2025 at 10:20 PM
dropping this here. if you’re so inclined www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
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Good Morning From The Drummer, My Friends.
Rock & Roll (Full Length Version; 2015 Remaster)
YouTube video by The Velvet Underground - Topic
youtube.com
June 11, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Good Morning From The Drummer, My Friends.
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If you're on Long Island, join us in Patchogue
www.mobilize.us/aft/event/78... NO KINGS - Patchogue · AFT
www.mobilize.us/aft/event/78... NO KINGS - Patchogue · AFT
June 11, 2025 at 11:55 AM
If you're on Long Island, join us in Patchogue
www.mobilize.us/aft/event/78... NO KINGS - Patchogue · AFT
www.mobilize.us/aft/event/78... NO KINGS - Patchogue · AFT
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🧵
June 9, 2025 at 8:59 PM
🧵
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Oh no, we’ve lost Sly Stone. I think his music taught the 8-9-10 year old me that there doesn’t have to be racial divides in music, it’s all one big umbrella. He had his well documented struggles, but what an amazing talent. #RIPSlyStone
June 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Oh no, we’ve lost Sly Stone. I think his music taught the 8-9-10 year old me that there doesn’t have to be racial divides in music, it’s all one big umbrella. He had his well documented struggles, but what an amazing talent. #RIPSlyStone
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Sly & the Family Stone - Stand! (Live) www.youtube.com/watch?v=GY_5...
Sly & the Family Stone - Stand! (Live)
YouTube video by ShoutFactoryVEVO
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June 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Sly & the Family Stone - Stand! (Live) www.youtube.com/watch?v=GY_5...
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“Tasted a little tear gas— tasted like fascism”
June 8, 2025 at 4:40 AM
“Tasted a little tear gas— tasted like fascism”
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If you insist.
To designate a Costner, we must first establish a definition.
I would call a Costner one who is assigned a leading role in the narrative while being so bland as to enhance the crowd's perception of more interesting surrounding characters and scenery.
A Dansby Swanson, if you will.
To designate a Costner, we must first establish a definition.
I would call a Costner one who is assigned a leading role in the narrative while being so bland as to enhance the crowd's perception of more interesting surrounding characters and scenery.
A Dansby Swanson, if you will.
@infieldflygrl.online Was having a convo with my dad. Which led to a very important question.
WHO IS THE KEVIN COSTNER ON EVERY TEAM?
WHO IS THE KEVIN COSTNER ON EVERY TEAM?
June 7, 2025 at 5:42 PM
If you insist.
To designate a Costner, we must first establish a definition.
I would call a Costner one who is assigned a leading role in the narrative while being so bland as to enhance the crowd's perception of more interesting surrounding characters and scenery.
A Dansby Swanson, if you will.
To designate a Costner, we must first establish a definition.
I would call a Costner one who is assigned a leading role in the narrative while being so bland as to enhance the crowd's perception of more interesting surrounding characters and scenery.
A Dansby Swanson, if you will.
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Juan Soto will play in his 1,000th career game today
With 212 HR and 820 BB, Soto joins Ted Williams (220 HR, 908 BB) and Frank Thomas (238, 829) as the only players in MLB history with 200+ homers and 800+ walks at the time of their 1,000th games
With 212 HR and 820 BB, Soto joins Ted Williams (220 HR, 908 BB) and Frank Thomas (238, 829) as the only players in MLB history with 200+ homers and 800+ walks at the time of their 1,000th games
a baseball player for the new york mets holds up his arm in the air
ALT: a baseball player for the new york mets holds up his arm in the air
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June 7, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Juan Soto will play in his 1,000th career game today
With 212 HR and 820 BB, Soto joins Ted Williams (220 HR, 908 BB) and Frank Thomas (238, 829) as the only players in MLB history with 200+ homers and 800+ walks at the time of their 1,000th games
With 212 HR and 820 BB, Soto joins Ted Williams (220 HR, 908 BB) and Frank Thomas (238, 829) as the only players in MLB history with 200+ homers and 800+ walks at the time of their 1,000th games