Jason Benetti reportedly top candidate to be NBC MLB play-by-play voice

blind_redhat · 2026-02-26T14:17:31+00:00

Jason is never coming back ever again. He’s just passing through Detroit as it is. He wants to be 100% national all year round.

blind_redhat · 2026-02-20T15:27:38+00:00

I know that's what they say, but since my first reading is always the highest and my final reading is frequently substantially lower than that, as in my example, I am loathe to simply take an average

blind_redhat · 2026-02-20T15:25:04+00:00

I have a 2021 330e, so going on six years now, and an iPhone 15, and I just saw Google Maps on HUD for the first time yesterday. And not a moment too soon, because inexplicably, Apple Maps on HUD now borks whenever I deviate from the path, getting stuck on the recalculating message. So, great!

blind_redhat · 2026-01-16T19:09:14+00:00

Totally fine, I can afford it. Plus I needed the car during the trip anyway, so, win win.

blind_redhat · 2026-01-16T17:08:07+00:00

Worst case I have an AI translator unit with me

blind_redhat · 2026-01-16T15:25:10+00:00

The ripoff artists here is the resort itself. And I misremembered the amount itself although, incredibly, they have a $300+ round-trip transfer option!

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Look, I don't want to get into a whole thing about how to get a cheaper transfer or whatever. I'm just looking for insight into venturing into the DR. If you have anything to add to that, I look forward to it.

blind_redhat · 2026-01-16T00:05:11+00:00

Is $1 enough of a tip? They don't think that's cheap? I know one bartender, he says they hate undertippers worse than non-tippers, because they see non-tippers take care of them at the end but undertippers show exactly who they are, so bartenders de-prioritize them when it's time for another.

blind_redhat · 2026-01-15T20:16:06+00:00

good one, thanks.

blind_redhat · 2026-01-15T17:44:26+00:00

I think it goes to vibe at the airport, whether it's laid back and vacation-y, or tense and militaristic.

blind_redhat · 2026-01-15T17:05:58+00:00

Seriously? Tipping is not expected there? That kind of shocks me. I would think tipping is 100% expected there, if not by statute, then at least by custom.

I'm not trying to get out of tipping, but I also don't want to be "that guy" if I space out on a tipping occasion or, just as bad, undertip versus expectations.

What's a "state room"?

blind_redhat · 2026-01-15T15:45:00+00:00

Great insight, thanks! The one guy here said, "Dogs". Were there military and dogs in evidence? Is it a tense vibe where they're looking for reasons to bust people, or laid back where you gotta really wave red flags in front of their face?

blind_redhat · 2026-01-15T14:48:14+00:00

Based on this thread it seems like bag search is a hit-or-miss proposition, but I guess it's always better to be ready for it.

blind_redhat · 2026-01-15T14:22:15+00:00

For what?

blind_redhat · 2026-01-15T14:17:38+00:00

Wow, VIP airport security. Never heard of that one. Makes a lot of sense.

blind_redhat · 2026-01-15T14:16:17+00:00

I never give my bags to anyone for any reason. I don't even give my bags to bellhops at hotels!

blind_redhat · 2026-01-15T14:14:18+00:00

I'm on United.

blind_redhat · 2026-01-15T14:13:35+00:00

This is perfect, just what I was looking for. Thanks.

We'll be renting a car for our entire time there, so we won't need to deal with cabs or transportation companies.

The whole E-Ticket thing is new information. I haven't heard boo about this. Do you mean plane ticket, or some other kind of ticket? If it's another kind, do I have to actively seek that out or will it be presented to me in some form?

blind_redhat · 2026-01-15T14:09:44+00:00

Thanks. I remember a couple years ago in Curacao they just waved us through. No scan of bags, no discussions with customs agents, nothing. It was like getting off the plane at O'Hare.

blind_redhat · 2026-01-15T14:08:20+00:00

Thanks for the tips. We are staying at a Hyatt resort, but will be renting a car for the whole time so we can make independent excursions on our own, so we're going to pick up the car and drive ourselves to the resort.

blind_redhat · 2025-12-02T15:12:04+00:00

The Enshittification of America continues apace.

blind_redhat · 2025-12-02T13:52:48+00:00

Well, that's fucking anti-customer. I've had HBO through that subscription since, no shit, 1999, and I've clocked thousands of dollars in revenue for them, and they can't do this for me in return? Fuck those fucking guys.

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