"An aging Collins has reached the end of her political shelf-life. A bitter voting body is holding her over a barrel, and an infusion of hoppy candidates has directed the race toward a heady finish."
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"An aging Collins has reached the end of her political shelf-life. A bitter voting body is holding her over a barrel, and an infusion of hoppy candidates has directed the race toward a heady finish."
Love-15 survey instruments
Mariners did just enough for fans to get their hopes up, so now the collapse is hitting with maximum effectiveness
Remembering some guys, all Reds edition
NYTimes: “here’s why that’s bad for Joe Biden”
Seven would like to speak to the manager about the lack of snacks
I demand the Oklahoma City Thunder move back to Seattle and readopt the 1970s-90s SuperSonics branding
Cal Raleigh having one of the best baseball seasons ever while people say “oh, the butt guy?” is going to teach men about the dangers of objectification
Bosai-kun is Japan’s disaster-preparedness rhino.
we've all got friends in lowess places
We dreamers prefer to call ourselves the Harangutans.
"Safety Standard Addressing Blade-Contact Injuries on Table Saws (76 Fed. Reg. 62678)" hell yeah, love to have my fingers chopped off by a table saw. we could mandate the SawStop technology on all table saws, but that would actually help woodworkers/carpenters/etc
I’ve been using Mango languages. Better than Duolingo for sure. And you can get it for free through your public library!
Global Tetrahedron is the deep state
GAAP = Generative AI Accounting Principles
Waiting in line at Lumen Field in Seattle for shot #2 was wild. It was a celebration with hot dog vendors, lemonade stands, and such a feeling of relief, wonder, gratitude.
we drove past this twice last weekend and both times failed to get our own picture. but “crow with fries” is a historical landmark on google maps!
We need more Portuguese Water Dogs ready to jump in to the nearest body of water!
Could also go with an oyster omelette if you wanted more of an SE Asian flavor
the "double pits to chesty" move gets em every time
Still mad at the hotel in Bangkok for banning my nighttime routine of durian and a cigarette in bed
the republican party is a criminal conspiracy against the american republic
"3000 hits or 262 hits in one season are achievements recognized by the writers, well, all but one of you" Ichiro Suzuki
The Costco PPO is the best deal. $1.50 hot dogs at any provider across the country.
I asked ChatGPT what will I be? Will I be pretty? Will I be rich? Here's what it said to me: Que sera, sera Whatever will be, will be The future's not ours to see Que sera, sera STICK YOUR HAND IN THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL
omfg @darthbluesky.bsky.social
"What sharpening my chisel taught me about B2B sales"
These parties better not have FOOD AND DRINK
a perfect complement to this morning’s piece from @sabs.bsky.social and @yuekaxu.bsky.social
We nicknamed our dog “the big dumper”, which has led to so much confusion this Mariners season
Real art
jake plus epsilon bringing ska back
"Using the latest in artificial intelligence and machine learning, our path-breaking tool can diagnose your illness, come up with a treatment plan, and then tell you that you don’t deserve the treatment."
Due to recent budget cuts, we’ve made the difficult decision to close our Department of Posting and eliminate all postology degree programs
Woks of Life never misses! Their site and cookbook are fantastic. Fuchsia Dunlop's cookbooks are also amazing. I need a new copy of "Every Grain of Rice" after getting soy sauce and chili oil all over it.
Trump: "Jeff Epstein? The New York financier?"
I think I'd rather be eaten by the giant Cincinnati Bearcat in the stands rather than have my view of the game blocked by a giant saguaro
I know everyone's seen this but I just saw it again and I think it's the funniest thing ever recorded on a podcast youtu.be/GKfHcas_cZg?...
jerry, yes
hey @nytimes.com, I saw a used condom in a puddle of hot sauce on my walk in Seattle this morning. just wanted to give you the scoop before Chris Rufo found out
Too much bad news, so I’ll just keep posting dog or nature pics. Here’s Mt. Shuksan this morning, covered in clouds 🗻
I grew up playing with my grandma’s old deck, so this is my first time seeing the double-arrow reverse card!
I’m starting to think that some of the people saying “stop antisemitism” mean it with the same inflection as: “Stop…Hammer Time!” Like, take a little break from what you’re doing and enjoy some antisemitism.
the republican party is a modern day Slave Power and the only way forward for this country is to sweep it into the ash heap of history
Tired of bad news, so for a timeline cleanse, here’s this dingus watching DogTV
this one is ultimately a vote over language in the rules that will be used in the vote for the big, stupid bill
Le Pen is the politician advocating for AC? goddammit.
Evander Kane? Fuck that guy and the Canucks.
cc: @schumer.senate.gov
Trump presser
theonion.com/this-war-wil...
illegal war started by a man constitutionally ineligible to be president
amtrak’s marketing team gets it
Possible to start to tell a unified story: "Trump is personally too old, crazy, and confused to run things, so at any given time the question is which co-president is in charge. At first it was Musk, & we got the crazy chaotic DOGE era. Then Navarro: a trade war that crashed markets. Now Miller..."
why is the president the only person testing the limits of his power? everyone should see what they can get away with. what if zookeepers gave helicopters to gorillas? nobody has tried this
great, now I’ll have to disable clip clops AND jerry
KEXP going real hard right now
this is a day for those of us who have spent the last six months terminally online. this is for us and honestly, we deserve it.
You find any ham on the net, the kind that registers differently?
hey at least tomorrow’s friday
Is there a 3rd option?
“Jerry, No! A Cautionary Tale”
TIL: When the Original Star Wars Trilogy finally aired on Chilean TV in 2003, the network spliced custom beer commercials into the films themselves to avoid cutting to commercial breaks. these additional scenes turn Obi-Wan & Luke into raging space alcoholics who are constantly shotgunning booze.
Mike Piazza definitely slept in Seattle. (RIP Lake Erie)
love that they have to shorten the city name from Székesfehérvár to Fehervar so fans don't go insane
FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF VILLANOVA STANDING AT 5' 9" ORDAINED BY DIVINE FATE IT'S... POOOOOOOPE LEEEEEOOOOOOOOOOOOO www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HYj...
we’ll never unfollow. we’re all waiting for you to develop poster’s madness and self-immolate like the bluesky elders of old
Friday the 26th Part XVI: Jason Takes Manhattan
Zuck: the average American has three friends.
Getting caught up on the #PWHL expansion news! Gonna need @jmcelroy.bsky.social to push for the team name to be the "Vancouver Specials". I'm assuming the parade route has already been determined.
Op-Ed : “Say what you will about us, at least we never blew a 27 point lead,” by Auston Matthews #CanadaVotes #cdnpoli
Hegseth in between calling airstrikes
"Good effort, but looks like you're touching the sidewalk by 1 millimeter. You're still getting a ticket." -- The Philadelphia Parking Authority
Trump Announces Seal Team 6 Killed U.S. Protester In Daring Overnight Raid
Ah yes.
those of us who are StrongBad verified™️ all got alerted
Jackson Holliday robbed on this absolutely incredible play by Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz:
If Jeremy hasn’t signed off on the salad, I don’t want it
I hope @neorsd.org is ready
4. Here's an NPR story about the study. Enjoy!
We go now live to our economics editor who has broken out the good whiskey and seems to be playing with a revolver. How are the markets reacting Greg
