They've been the Dodgers in LA a lot longer than they were in Brooklyn. Assuming they're the same franchise (I'm a little lit to investigate), they had like a half dozen names while in Brooklyn before they were named the Dodgers.Steve of phpBB wrote: ↑Fri Apr 09, 2021 2:43 pmJust wait until we get to "the Giants and Dodgers have been in California longer than they were in New York."
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We're only 4 years away from the Yankees being called the Yankees longer than they were the Bronx Pigfuckers.
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Your math is way off. The franchise passed that milestone 30 years ago.Johnny Carwash wrote: ↑Fri Apr 09, 2021 10:50 pmWe're only 4 years away from the Yankees being called the Yankees longer than they were the Bronx Pigfuckers.
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Right, they didn’t use the Dodgers name until 1911, and there was still overlap with the Robins name until 1931. But according to B-R, the franchise played in Brooklyn from 1884-1957.EnochRoot wrote: ↑Fri Apr 09, 2021 10:21 pmThey've been the Dodgers in LA a lot longer than they were in Brooklyn. Assuming they're the same franchise (I'm a little lit to investigate), they had like a half dozen names while in Brooklyn before they were named the Dodgers.Steve of phpBB wrote: ↑Fri Apr 09, 2021 2:43 pmJust wait until we get to "the Giants and Dodgers have been in California longer than they were in New York."
And his one problem is he didn’t go to Russia that night because he had extracurricular activities, and they froze to death.
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Youngest picked me up from work today and had a classic rock Spotify station going. Rage against the machine was second song up and I was like. Wtf
(Piano man was first! Rock hard Spotify!).
(Piano man was first! Rock hard Spotify!).
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Prince died five years ago today. Feels like it was two years ago or something.
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I feel the opposite. I would've said eight.
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I would have gotten it only because I remember where I was and I only worked out of that office for about a year.
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Apple Music is the worst. I was listening to Genesis’ Nursery Cryme the other day, and tried to spin a radio station off of the track, “Return of the Giant Hogweed.”
The song played, and then what was next? King Crimson? Yes? Or maybe something obscure, like Gentle Giant? Van der Graaf Generator?
No...It was Deep Purple’s “My Woman from Tokyo.”
Um...Thanks?
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If only there were other services for playing music out there :)EnochRoot wrote: ↑Wed Apr 21, 2021 5:43 pmApple Music is the worst. I was listening to Genesis’ Nursery Cryme the other day, and tried to spin a radio station off of the track, “Return of the Giant Hogweed.”
The song played, and then what was next? King Crimson? Yes? Or maybe something obscure, like Gentle Giant? Van der Graaf Generator?
No...It was Deep Purple’s “My Woman from Tokyo.”
Um...Thanks?
But yeah...I have found that spotify's algorithm is the best for vareity but staying on brand. My issue is the UI does not work with my very eclectic taste on music. Pandora is okay but if you start to up vote or down vote you get lots of repetition.
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Yeah, I know. But I’m at my limit for streaming services (wife and I have a pact where something needs to be closed before we open another account). And my house is Apple. Apple Music is too convenient to not be the core streaming service (CarPlay, too).wlu_lax6 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 22, 2021 6:57 amIf only there were other services for playing music out there :)EnochRoot wrote: ↑Wed Apr 21, 2021 5:43 pmApple Music is the worst. I was listening to Genesis’ Nursery Cryme the other day, and tried to spin a radio station off of the track, “Return of the Giant Hogweed.”
The song played, and then what was next? King Crimson? Yes? Or maybe something obscure, like Gentle Giant? Van der Graaf Generator?
No...It was Deep Purple’s “My Woman from Tokyo.”
Um...Thanks?
But yeah...I have found that spotify's algorithm is the best for vareity but staying on brand. My issue is the UI does not work with my very eclectic taste on music. Pandora is okay but if you start to up vote or down vote you get lots of repetition.
I’d love to get rid of Amazon Prime, but we buy from Amazon something like 50x a year.
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I remember it because he and Bowie both died early in 2016, which was a clue that something was very off.
Anyway, my son turns 21 today. Fuck.
And his one problem is he didn’t go to Russia that night because he had extracurricular activities, and they froze to death.
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And then Muhammad Ali a couple weeks later. More harbingers of a 5-year period of suck.Steve of phpBB wrote: ↑Fri Apr 23, 2021 9:19 amI remember it because he and Bowie both died early in 2016, which was a clue that something was very off.
My avatar corresponds on my place in the Swamp posting list with the all-time Home Run list. Number 45 is Paul Konerko with 439.
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And Abe Vigoda!L-Jam3 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 23, 2021 9:26 amAnd then Muhammad Ali a couple weeks later. More harbingers of a 5-year period of suck.Steve of phpBB wrote: ↑Fri Apr 23, 2021 9:19 amI remember it because he and Bowie both died early in 2016, which was a clue that something was very off.
He was probably the glue that was holding the whole thing together.
And his one problem is he didn’t go to Russia that night because he had extracurricular activities, and they froze to death.
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I switched my work phone and was given a Samsung S20! It has no headphone jack! Now I have to buy wireless headphones! I've never had them. I use $2 headphones.
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I can't imagine not having wireless headphones. I mean, I have an emergency set in my work bag, mostly if I listen to something on my computer when I used to go in public.degenerasian wrote: ↑Thu Apr 29, 2021 5:29 pm I switched my work phone and was given a Samsung S20! It has no headphone jack! Now I have to buy wireless headphones! I've never had them. I use $2 headphones.
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So I'll like it? Point of no return?The Sybian wrote: ↑Thu Apr 29, 2021 5:32 pmI can't imagine not having wireless headphones. I mean, I have an emergency set in my work bag, mostly if I listen to something on my computer when I used to go in public.degenerasian wrote: ↑Thu Apr 29, 2021 5:29 pm I switched my work phone and was given a Samsung S20! It has no headphone jack! Now I have to buy wireless headphones! I've never had them. I use $2 headphones.
I see teenagers wearing Airpods. That also makes me feel old.
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I/we just got our first set/s of wireless (kindergarten) noise cancelling headphones. I'd had the same Bose wired in-ear ones for well over a decade and would just buy new ones every four years or so when they wore out.
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I’m sure it won’t surprise you to learn that all my headphones and ear buds have cords and that I still use an iPhone 6.
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This is irresponsible. For gods sake get a new phone.
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I still need wired as a backup. I don't use headphones often enough to keep them charged and I'd much rather keep a pair of cheap wired headphones in the car or a backpack. I bought these a few months ago to use with my apple watch when dog walking. They work fine.degenerasian wrote: ↑Thu Apr 29, 2021 5:29 pm I switched my work phone and was given a Samsung S20! It has no headphone jack! Now I have to buy wireless headphones! I've never had them. I use $2 headphones.
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I have to remember to charge my phone AND my headphones? And remember carry a backup? That's a lot of work
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I love my low cost Anker Wireless headphones. They fit great, they have that cool waterproofing so I can't destroy them exercising. Long battery life and the case charger thing has long battery life. Have had more expensive ones that were recommended by USA triathalon...garbage. These Ankers are the best. I keep an USB C set of headphones in my bag (so I don't need the adapter to the standard headphone connection).
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Anker makes good stuff. I rely on them for batteries and cords.
Until everything is less insane, I'm mixing weed with wine.
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Love my wireless beats that came with my computer.
But the cover on the foam is coming off in many places. Any way to fix this?
(I feel old even asking...)
But the cover on the foam is coming off in many places. Any way to fix this?
(I feel old even asking...)
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You're doing fine, sancarlos. iPhone6 and wired earbuds, unite!
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Lost my wired earbuds and I'm pissed.
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This is the mother of my NFL team's starting QB.
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The yellow pages just got dropped off in my driveway
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Yep - that does the trick.
I do remember being excited, but not THAT excited, when my name made the phone book. A small step into adulthood.
I do remember being excited, but not THAT excited, when my name made the phone book. A small step into adulthood.
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This explains Wilson’s reaction to Chase at that photo shoot.
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Saw them when I was a teenager!
They opened for the Clash!!
42 years ago!!!
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Giff has a 10 year old.
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This photo was posted along with an article a couple of weeks ago, with Dave Dombrowski standing somewhere presumably in or around the Phillies offices, in front of a framed pennant that they didn't actually win, one of the more well-known collapses in baseball history. Why would this be, well, anywhere?
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Maybe he was visiting a memorabilia stand in a poor African country?Reaper wrote: ↑Wed Aug 11, 2021 1:49 pm This photo was posted along with an article a couple of weeks ago, with Dave Dombrowski standing somewhere presumably in or around the Phillies offices, in front of a framed pennant that they didn't actually win, one of the more well-known collapses in baseball history. Why would this be, well, anywhere?
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Awesome!A_B wrote: ↑Wed Aug 11, 2021 2:02 pmMaybe he was visiting a memorabilia stand in a poor African country?Reaper wrote: ↑Wed Aug 11, 2021 1:49 pm This photo was posted along with an article a couple of weeks ago, with Dave Dombrowski standing somewhere presumably in or around the Phillies offices, in front of a framed pennant that they didn't actually win, one of the more well-known collapses in baseball history. Why would this be, well, anywhere?
dombrowski.jpg
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