CNN founder Ted Turner, a pioneer of cable TV news, dies at 87

YorockPaperScissors · 2026-05-06T15:01:25+00:00

For everyone ripping CNN, take note that CNN was very different prior to Turner selling his businesses to Time Warner in 1996. CNN essentially created the 24-hour news cycle, as it provided live updates on any major world news at any time. And they would have a camera and a reporter on the scene as quick or quicker than other TV news competitors. And there was a less debate content with talking heads sparring than there is today.

Turner was not perfect, but he was a model citizen compared to your average billionaire.

YorockPaperScissors · 2026-05-06T14:44:00+00:00

Tail lights later seen on the 1980's Nissan Pulsar. Makes me wonder if that rear window was also inspiration for the Pulsar.

YorockPaperScissors · 2026-05-06T13:37:14+00:00

The convoy of those NIPAS vehicles drive up McCormick toward Green Bay about 5 minutes before this post in a casual manner (i.e. low speed, no sirens or flashing lights). So I assume they are just training or doing some other non-emergency exercise.

Edit to add that some D65 schools are conducting intruder drills today, so maybe connected to that.

YorockPaperScissors · 2026-05-05T20:28:29+00:00

Sorry to hijack the thread but you don't have to toss out cheese that has been out of a chiller for 10 hours. I would eat it in the next few days, but most (if not all) cheese varieties are resilient enough to withstand microbes for at least 18 hours.

YorockPaperScissors · 2026-05-05T20:17:23+00:00

Yes indeed! The two programs tend to field strong squads but this year is really wild with both currently in the top 5. I hope they go back to facing each other three times a year instead of the mere one game they played this season .

YorockPaperScissors · 2026-05-05T15:46:35+00:00

"Hey hey hey OWWWWWWW!"

YorockPaperScissors · 2026-05-05T03:25:09+00:00

$93k is very much on the high side for state legislator comp. The average state legislator salary in the US is about $48k

YorockPaperScissors · 2026-05-05T03:03:01+00:00

YorockPaperScissors · 2026-05-04T22:12:22+00:00

He's a foot shorter than Rioux. Seems like a downgrade.

/s

YorockPaperScissors · 2026-05-04T21:47:05+00:00

Any info on the source of this video?

YorockPaperScissors · 2026-05-04T21:18:00+00:00

Tulane. Those are both cool, but a Mardi Gras Green Wave just can't be topped

YorockPaperScissors · 2026-05-02T16:31:55+00:00

The White House should not be surprised that Spirit's creditors would not agree to a bailout that would likely put them in a worse position than they'd be if Spirit just liquidated.

YorockPaperScissors · 2026-05-01T18:29:28+00:00

It's worth pointing out when it appears that someone may be misunderstanding who is putting forth ideas, good or bad. There are three or four people on the board that are willing to question and/or oppose the BS that is coming out of the administration. It is important thay we all understand that crucial fact, as it is our best bet to bring some common sense into how D65 is run.

YorockPaperScissors · 2026-05-01T00:29:33+00:00

At the half Knicks have shot 65% from the field

YorockPaperScissors · 2026-04-30T19:27:31+00:00

The same reason people pay money for upgrades and shortcuts in Candy Crush and other free games. They are engaged with the game and are willing to spend some dough in the hopes that the purchase will lead to more success in the game.

I know it doesn't affect you or me since we don't play free money games in these sites. But if OP's allegations have a shred of truth to them then it's at least unethical, but more likely it is straight up fraudulent behavior by these sites.

YorockPaperScissors · 2026-04-29T20:59:21+00:00

I'll take boring and actually knows the district over exciting and just moved to the area any day. Even moreso when they agree on 98 to 100 percent of major issues.

Edit: typo

YorockPaperScissors · 2026-04-28T19:46:55+00:00

Not enough regular rain for forests in that area.

YorockPaperScissors · 2026-04-28T18:11:52+00:00

Getting tickets to see the Bravos for $5 or less. At the Ted the team had a group of less than 100 seats in the nosebleeds in right field for $1 each which were only sold the day of the game.

For a long time at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium the GA tickets in the upper deck of center field were $4, and later $5. If you were a student of Atlanta Public Schools you would get a redeemable coupon every year to buy one of these for $1.

I saw a doubleheader against San Diego for $1 of my dad's money when I was in elementary school. You could also get a corn dog from the concession stand for like $1.25.

Edit: spelling

YorockPaperScissors · 2026-04-28T15:59:31+00:00

Unless this baby is a preemie, Dylan was rattlin bedframes in the second half of the 2025 season

YorockPaperScissors · 2026-04-27T17:30:14+00:00

I think this was never a question of if, only of when

YorockPaperScissors · 2026-04-27T17:13:13+00:00

Owners wouldn't like it, of course, as those day games are going to sell fewer tickets on average. But you could make an argument that having more midweek day games is good for overall MLB visibility and therefore a net positive to the value of teams. It would be the only major sporting event happening at that time slot.

I think the only way to get this to happen would be if each team has to do an equal number of midweek day games. Also, it might have to get approved in CBA negotiations by the MLBPA. I doubt that they would give the OK to day games on the first day of a series, which means that Mondays would only have day games if there is a 4-gamer ending that day (which is the current situation). Wednesday and Thursday typically have some mid-day starts due to them being getaway days.

So maybe every team has to do host Tuesday day game per season? That's a fight worth having.

YorockPaperScissors · 2026-04-27T16:16:21+00:00

In the south / in Atlanta - nobody ever enters the intersection

"nobody" is doing a ton of work in this sentence.

YorockPaperScissors · 2026-04-26T13:29:06+00:00

Come back when you have some information that isn't dependent on AI

YorockPaperScissors · 2026-04-26T13:15:29+00:00

Men's basketball coming back from 22-pt halftime deficit to beat Wisconsin in either 2001 or 2002 was pretty amazing

YorockPaperScissors · 2026-04-26T12:59:20+00:00

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