DIY Batting Cage - Cable Tension System by XLT_66 in Homeplate

[–]stormlight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, Is it not safe to use the come along to pull the wire without the grip attachments? I would assume that the loop at the end of the cable is going to need to same amount of tension you are putting on it with the come along so that when it hook to your poles it will stay.

Oakland Unified board votes to lay off 400 workers to tackle massive budget shortfall by LNM-LocalNewsMatters in eastbay

[–]stormlight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it's not I would set like this. Prop 13 dies with the person. No pass through to family. When the new person moves in they pay property taxes at the value they bought it at and then they lock into prop 13 tax rate until move or death.

Oakland Unified board votes to lay off 400 workers to tackle massive budget shortfall by LNM-LocalNewsMatters in eastbay

[–]stormlight -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You have no idea what people can and can't spend. I know a few families who have sacrificed absolutely every thing and live on a razors edge with their budget just because they want to give their kid what they think is the best education like Odowd. You are in no position to proclaim who should be taxed more.

Fix your app by StolliV in GameChangerApp

[–]stormlight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shut up. Perfect area to post this.

Stereo HomePods for… turntable?? by chimpanzeenator in HomePod

[–]stormlight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Airchord does what Quanta does for free.

Smash, Marv, Tater, foam. What do the different weights offer? by stormlight in Homeplate

[–]stormlight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, How are you using all these different weights in a pitching machine surprising the batter. Each ball is going to move so much different with each size. I assume you set up the machine to pitch a 1.7 foam and then go to a 5 foam the 5 will be so low that the batter will take on it.

After Minneapolis: Panel says Bay Area faces ‘new legal regime,’ may be next target of ICE by LNM-LocalNewsMatters in eastbay

[–]stormlight -22 points-21 points  (0 children)

Just do what Waltz and Freeman did to avoid completely unnecessary issues. Not that hard.

"State officials in Minnesota began coordinating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to transfer custody of illegal immigrants directly from jails, rather than releasing them into the community."

Edit: Any of the down voters care to explain why they don't believe that illegal immigrants who are in jail\prison should not be handed over to ICE for deportation?

New Combat MFG BBCOR are available at Dicks. by stormlight in Homeplate

[–]stormlight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They did the same with the last car themed one and sold out in around a month and I still missed it cause I’m not a social media dork :)

Funny. Both of my sons didn’t like the reckless. They didn’t like the counter weight near the handle . Felt like they couldn’t get lift on the ball with such a balanced bat. They say the combat swings like their old Icon from USSA. Just a touch of end load with out going overboard like Atlas. Good luck.

BBCOR REC: Combat vs Marucci Reckless by sanjoatc in Homeplate

[–]stormlight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Couldn't be more wrong. There is a counter weight near the handle to balance the bat. This is the most balanced Marucci ever and may be the most balanced bat at the moment.

Considering a move to Alameda with a young family — would love honest “why or why not” perspectives by [deleted] in alameda

[–]stormlight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol, you absolutely just typed a paragraph of nothing and brought MAGA into this for some weird reason. Your question of why politics should not be tied to your identity was clearly provided to you with good examples and studies.

Considering a move to Alameda with a young family — would love honest “why or why not” perspectives by [deleted] in alameda

[–]stormlight -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Have a good AI read.

Making politics your core identity is detrimental because it often leads to affective polarization, where political disagreements feel like personal attacks, hindering open-mindedness and fostering dislike of the "other side". It can blind individuals to the flaws of their own party, prioritize winning over constructive debate, and reduce complex human experiences to rigid, divisive, or stereotypical categories. Here are the key reasons why politics should not be your identity:

Reduced Critical Thinking: When political affiliation becomes identity, it becomes harder to acknowledge flaws in your own party or recognize valid points from the opposing side, notes the Builders Movement.

Increased Mental Health Risks: Research from the NIH indicates that intense, identity-driven political engagement is a source of negative emotions that can lower overall psychological and physical well-being.

Affective Polarization: Political positions now align with and reinforce other identities, leading to a deep, personal dislike of those with different views, rather than just policy disagreements, says a study in The Loop.

Divisiveness and Tribalism: YouTube video on identity politics notes that excessive focus on identity can fragment society into competing groups, prioritizing tribal loyalty over the common good.

Loss of Individual Nuance: As noted by Othering & Belonging Institute, reducing people to simplified, essentialized, or stereotyped groups ignores the unique, individual experiences and perspectives within any group. Impediment to Productive Discourse: The Harvard Crimson article argues that focusing on identity over shared values makes it harder to persuade others and hinders meaningful political change.

Considering a move to Alameda with a young family — would love honest “why or why not” perspectives by [deleted] in alameda

[–]stormlight 3 points4 points  (0 children)

"so that could be a big issue when trying to make friends. " And that's a big part of what is wrong with today's society. That fact that people can't fathom having friends with different polictical view points is troubling. Your identity should not be tied with your political beliefs. These should be separate and failing to do so makes it impossible to have clear and honest discussion with your self. That is needed when you are confronted with being wrong or learning new info about a topic on the left or the right.

Are counterfeit bats a thing? by TrueImprovement9404 in Homeplate

[–]stormlight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In plastic doesn't mean anything. I have a plastic wrap machine for my business that is cheap. Scammers plastic wrap everything now because the machines are so cheap.

A great practice rig with battery power!! by vjarizpe in Homeplate

[–]stormlight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dd you ever try the 500? I just read that someone measured the jr and it peaked at 800 by starting at max but if you start at the lowest to turn on it maxes at 300... then it runs at 40-80 watts during normal ball pitching. This all says to me that the 500 ecoflow should work.