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Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 were launched in 1977 to take advantage of a favorable alignment of the two gas giants Jupiter and Saturn and the ice giants, Uranus and Neptune, to fly near them while collecting data for transmission back to Earth. After launch, the decision was taken to send Voyager 2 near Uranus and Neptune to collect data for transmission back to Earth.
Well not test but what I had for lunch, was a great, fantastic dinner my wife made for dinner Sunday - Asian (mainly Chinese) pork ribs minus any bones - so awesome.
An unflinching refusal to spend money has left the Athletics roster resembling a mediocre Triple-A team, and Sean Murphy, Cole Irvin and A.J. Puk were the latest talented young players to be shown the door this offseason. They have a laughable projected payroll of $42.4 million and it will be a small miracle if they avoid 100 losses.
Following as the fifth-highest profit in MLB, the Oakland Athletics finished the 2022 season with a 60-102 record, last in the American League and second worst in all of baseball. They still managed to rake in $62.2 million as the discussion of whether they will stay in the Bay Area continues. They are also one of the many teams at risk of having their television profits cut next year.
Warriors looked like they were going to get run out of the gym in the 2nd Q. So many turnovers and Draymond doing Draymond things. Then they did their usual 3Q push and then extended the lead with Steph on the bench in the 4th.
According to comments on the "main page" he would be a great/terrible/mediocre/okay/good hire. People love/hate Monty's supposed influence in the hire. Commenters hate/don't care that he went to Furd. He'll probably be good/okay/bad/whoknows at recruiting. Everyone acknowledges he's a step up from our last two head coaches.
Kind of hard to balance the baby and a big career change at the same time. When my first was born I got a big promotion at work the same week. But since it's his fourth I am sure he knows what he's doing by now.
I’m off on a voyage to La Paz. At CBX currently and about to use the land bridge to walk over the border and walk into the Tijuana airport. It is supposedly 90 degrees and the margaritas and beer are ice cold.
Yep, it’s very close. They built a sky bridge so you walk above the border and then walk right into the TJ airport. It’s called Cross Border Crossing (CBX) and they built it about a decade ago and it has been a huge success for cross border travel. It’s in Otay Mesa, so just east of the San Ysidro port of entry. It’s super easy and convenient.
I have a friend in San Diego who does it regularly to charter fishing boats in La Paz, it's apparently very easy and very affordable since the flight then becomes domestic. Right off the bat that is a savings of ~$170 round trip. My round trip coach flights from LAX to SJD/Cabo have been $300 (Alaskan), $450 and $650 (American). Also I think La Paz is a domestic airport so you have to fly from TJ or route through Mexico City or Guadalajara. I'm definitely considering driving to SD and using CBX for my next trip to La Paz as I'd rather do a 2.5hr drive in the US than pay for a 2.5hr shuttle from SJD to La Paz.
...the $170 is international fees required by Mexico IIRC and other people can speak to the flight costs better, but I've heard TJ to La Paz can be as cheap as ~$70 each way
DBD Auto
I'm disappointed that I can't drive my Miata or my Acura since I tore my Achilles. I'm guessing probably for about 3 months.
That sucks.
Hope you recover soon.
Thanks FS.
I think Miss Daisy finally passed away...give Morgan Freeman a call. He can take you to the store.
!!
I guess you missed that I tore my achilles last Wed night playing basketball and had surgery Fri morning.
I did miss that. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Thanks tbb.
DBD Garden
Going to try to grow thyme, rosemary, basil, parsley and chives at home this spring.
What? No sage?
(ducks, runs)
Thinking of planting some thornless blueberries (Triple Crown)
DBD Test Kitchen
Well not test but what I had for lunch, was a great, fantastic dinner my wife made for dinner Sunday - Asian (mainly Chinese) pork ribs minus any bones - so awesome.
Space
Light-bending gravity reveals one of the biggest black holes ever found
https://phys.org/news/2023-03-light-bending-gravity-reveals-biggest-black.html
DBD AV Club
Mando! Season 3, Episode 5 - Andor is a much better television show, but Mandalorian is a richer Star Wars show. And Tim Meadows!
With a Star Wars Rebels crossover!
He looked really good live-action.
Even though the shot was already spoiled in the season trailer - the mandos all dropping out of the drop ship into attack was bad-ass.
I hear Zava is coming.
I wasn't in on his storyline at all . .. until he showed up. He's fucking hilarious.
AH, Zava
Latest Perry Mason was nice looking, but disappointing as a show, per plot.
The 65th Street Session: Chris Thile, Madison Cunningham, and Jacob Collier
https://nyphil.org/concerts-tickets/2223/65th-street-mar-28
i didnt realize i was in for such a musical treat last night when someone had an extra ticket to this and invited me.
the music was anything but mainstream or classical at all, but it was amazing.
also, the new Geffen hall is very nice, modern, nice wood tones everywhere
Chris Thile is so great. I absolutely love the Goat Rodeo Sessions with Yo Yo Ma et al.
Today in our crumbling democracy
For the love of Oski, Wisconsin school district bans first graders singing "Rainbowland" because of its controversial message of inclusivity. WTActualF https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/28/entertainment/rainbowland-ban-miley-cyrus-dolly-parton-wisconsin-cec/index.html
Elsewhere in college
One-time Bear McCallan Castles transfers to Tennessee.
https://247sports.com/college/tennessee/Article/McCallan-Castles-Tennessee-Vols-Football-Meet-Cali-Transfer-TE-New-Old-Guy-With-Point-Prove-After-FCS-SEC-Jump-NFL-Draft-207473073/
Boo McCallan Castles!
Let’s be honest, he would have been wasted with Musgrave as his OC.
Pros
*Sigh* 2023 MLB Power Rankings
30. Oakland Athletics
An unflinching refusal to spend money has left the Athletics roster resembling a mediocre Triple-A team, and Sean Murphy, Cole Irvin and A.J. Puk were the latest talented young players to be shown the door this offseason. They have a laughable projected payroll of $42.4 million and it will be a small miracle if they avoid 100 losses.
Need a GoFundMe campaign for the A's
But they were one of the most profitable teams in 2022.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2023/03/23/forbes-yankees-have-7-b-valuation-athletics-post-top-5-profit/11530150002/
Following as the fifth-highest profit in MLB, the Oakland Athletics finished the 2022 season with a 60-102 record, last in the American League and second worst in all of baseball. They still managed to rake in $62.2 million as the discussion of whether they will stay in the Bay Area continues. They are also one of the many teams at risk of having their television profits cut next year.
Goff finds a fellow Bear to play catch with.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35995573/source-veteran-wr-marvin-jones-jr-reunite-lions
Baseball Opening Day in 2 days!!
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Warriors looked like they were going to get run out of the gym in the 2nd Q. So many turnovers and Draymond doing Draymond things. Then they did their usual 3Q push and then extended the lead with Steph on the bench in the 4th.
Cal
Has Mark Madsen been hired yet?
According to comments on the "main page" he would be a great/terrible/mediocre/okay/good hire. People love/hate Monty's supposed influence in the hire. Commenters hate/don't care that he went to Furd. He'll probably be good/okay/bad/whoknows at recruiting. Everyone acknowledges he's a step up from our last two head coaches.
Yep
Have not seen anything. It would behoove the Bears to make it official asap.
He's got a baby due ANYTIME NOW - so I suspect next week.
They've had 3 babies already...he can miss this one.
I want him out on the recruiting trail, working the portal which has been opened for 2 weeks.
;-)
Well I guess I was late! He's on the job now.
Kind of hard to balance the baby and a big career change at the same time. When my first was born I got a big promotion at work the same week. But since it's his fourth I am sure he knows what he's doing by now.
Go BEARS!!!
VGER
I’m off on a voyage to La Paz. At CBX currently and about to use the land bridge to walk over the border and walk into the Tijuana airport. It is supposedly 90 degrees and the margaritas and beer are ice cold.
You can walk to TJ airport after crossing the boarder? How far is it?
Yep, it’s very close. They built a sky bridge so you walk above the border and then walk right into the TJ airport. It’s called Cross Border Crossing (CBX) and they built it about a decade ago and it has been a huge success for cross border travel. It’s in Otay Mesa, so just east of the San Ysidro port of entry. It’s super easy and convenient.
Is it better or cheaper for you to fly out if Tijuana instead of SD to South America?
I have a friend in San Diego who does it regularly to charter fishing boats in La Paz, it's apparently very easy and very affordable since the flight then becomes domestic. Right off the bat that is a savings of ~$170 round trip. My round trip coach flights from LAX to SJD/Cabo have been $300 (Alaskan), $450 and $650 (American). Also I think La Paz is a domestic airport so you have to fly from TJ or route through Mexico City or Guadalajara. I'm definitely considering driving to SD and using CBX for my next trip to La Paz as I'd rather do a 2.5hr drive in the US than pay for a 2.5hr shuttle from SJD to La Paz.
...the $170 is international fees required by Mexico IIRC and other people can speak to the flight costs better, but I've heard TJ to La Paz can be as cheap as ~$70 each way
This is the way
I’m flying to La Paz, Mexico. I find it to be easy and every time I've flown out of TJ it has been cheaper.
Enjoy La Paz.
is Tijuana even a legit airport to fly in/out of? probably internal to the rest of Mexico it is good?
this Sky Bridge thing is pretty cool ..
It is a legit airport and very nice. Not sure how their international flights are but it is great for domestic.
What Do the Elements Sound Like? https://youtu.be/4SBRqVCWBZM
I thought this was neat.
When I saw your question, I thought you meant the Tom Lehrer song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGM-wSKFBpo
A classic.
That's hella funny, decades since I've heard that song.
Cool. Reminds me of Chem 1B lab