Dan Meyer
@meyersmusings.bsky.social
Born/raised/living in Western New York.
You can’t do all the good the world needs, but the world needs all the good you can do.
Opinions posted here are mine.
You can’t do all the good the world needs, but the world needs all the good you can do.
Opinions posted here are mine.
First eruption in... 10,000 years!
"Eruption of long-dormant Ethiopian volcano subsides"
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"Eruption of long-dormant Ethiopian volcano subsides"
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Eruption of long-dormant Ethiopian volcano subsides
Volcanic activity in northern Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano has subsided days after an eruption. The eruption Sunday left villages covered in ash and caused flight cancellations in the Middle East in...
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November 27, 2025 at 12:38 AM
First eruption in... 10,000 years!
"Eruption of long-dormant Ethiopian volcano subsides"
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"Eruption of long-dormant Ethiopian volcano subsides"
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Why are there so many injuries this year in the NHL?
Man-games lost are dramatically up this season.
Roughly 110 players are currently out leaguewide.
That includes 75 players on injured reserve and 21 on long-term injured reserve right now.
More info here:
nhlinjuryviz.blogspot.com/p/index-page...
Man-games lost are dramatically up this season.
Roughly 110 players are currently out leaguewide.
That includes 75 players on injured reserve and 21 on long-term injured reserve right now.
More info here:
nhlinjuryviz.blogspot.com/p/index-page...
Index
Explainer Team injury breakdowns 2025/26 : 2024/25 : 2023/24 : 2022/23 : 2021/22 : 2020/21 : 2019/20 : 2018/19 : 2017/...
nhlinjuryviz.blogspot.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Why are there so many injuries this year in the NHL?
Man-games lost are dramatically up this season.
Roughly 110 players are currently out leaguewide.
That includes 75 players on injured reserve and 21 on long-term injured reserve right now.
More info here:
nhlinjuryviz.blogspot.com/p/index-page...
Man-games lost are dramatically up this season.
Roughly 110 players are currently out leaguewide.
That includes 75 players on injured reserve and 21 on long-term injured reserve right now.
More info here:
nhlinjuryviz.blogspot.com/p/index-page...
Portion of today's episode of "The Herd with Colin Cowherd."
Some national perspective on Buffalo's offensive woes.
Cowherd aired some of the infamous @wgr550.bsky.social audio when @jeremywhite.bsky.social and @sneakyjoe.bsky.social were criticized by Brandon Beane:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWBr...
Some national perspective on Buffalo's offensive woes.
Cowherd aired some of the infamous @wgr550.bsky.social audio when @jeremywhite.bsky.social and @sneakyjoe.bsky.social were criticized by Brandon Beane:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWBr...
Bills-Texans REACTION: Josh Allen's prime being WASTED in Buffalo | THE HERD NFL w/ Colin Cowherd
YouTube video by The Herd with Colin Cowherd
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November 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Portion of today's episode of "The Herd with Colin Cowherd."
Some national perspective on Buffalo's offensive woes.
Cowherd aired some of the infamous @wgr550.bsky.social audio when @jeremywhite.bsky.social and @sneakyjoe.bsky.social were criticized by Brandon Beane:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWBr...
Some national perspective on Buffalo's offensive woes.
Cowherd aired some of the infamous @wgr550.bsky.social audio when @jeremywhite.bsky.social and @sneakyjoe.bsky.social were criticized by Brandon Beane:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWBr...
At the top of his game, Al Michaels was a brilliant broadcaster.
He was age 35 when he called the "Miracle on Ice."
I would prefer a younger and more enthusiastic play-by-play announcer calling weekly NFL games instead of his mediocre performances.
It's difficult for some legends to step away.
He was age 35 when he called the "Miracle on Ice."
I would prefer a younger and more enthusiastic play-by-play announcer calling weekly NFL games instead of his mediocre performances.
It's difficult for some legends to step away.
Al Michaels is not ready to hang up the mic on Thursday Night Football.
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Al Michaels wants to continue calling 'Thursday Night Football' next season
Al Michaels has been calling sporting events for more than a half-century, and he’d like to keep going for at least another year.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:23 PM
At the top of his game, Al Michaels was a brilliant broadcaster.
He was age 35 when he called the "Miracle on Ice."
I would prefer a younger and more enthusiastic play-by-play announcer calling weekly NFL games instead of his mediocre performances.
It's difficult for some legends to step away.
He was age 35 when he called the "Miracle on Ice."
I would prefer a younger and more enthusiastic play-by-play announcer calling weekly NFL games instead of his mediocre performances.
It's difficult for some legends to step away.
Solid work by @lawmurraythenu.bsky.social .
He analyzed the statistics and broke down the impact that the player has on his team.
LeBron James is an @nba.com legend, but at this stage of his career he has some limitations on both ends of the court.
He analyzed the statistics and broke down the impact that the player has on his team.
LeBron James is an @nba.com legend, but at this stage of his career he has some limitations on both ends of the court.
Are the Lakers better without LeBron James?
In LeBron’s season debut, Los Angeles outscored Utah by one point with him on the court, while they outscored the Jazz by 13 with him on the bench.
This isn’t an anomaly either.
In LeBron’s season debut, Los Angeles outscored Utah by one point with him on the court, while they outscored the Jazz by 13 with him on the bench.
This isn’t an anomaly either.
November 20, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Solid work by @lawmurraythenu.bsky.social .
He analyzed the statistics and broke down the impact that the player has on his team.
LeBron James is an @nba.com legend, but at this stage of his career he has some limitations on both ends of the court.
He analyzed the statistics and broke down the impact that the player has on his team.
LeBron James is an @nba.com legend, but at this stage of his career he has some limitations on both ends of the court.
The chief executive of Google's parent company Alphabet believes people should not "blindly trust" everything AI bots tell them, saying the tools are "prone to errors."
"Don't blindly trust what AI tells you, says Google's Sundar Pichai"
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"Don't blindly trust what AI tells you, says Google's Sundar Pichai"
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Don't blindly trust what AI tells you, Google boss tells BBC
Sundar Pichai candidly acknowledged concerns about inaccurate answers generated by Google's models.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The chief executive of Google's parent company Alphabet believes people should not "blindly trust" everything AI bots tell them, saying the tools are "prone to errors."
"Don't blindly trust what AI tells you, says Google's Sundar Pichai"
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"Don't blindly trust what AI tells you, says Google's Sundar Pichai"
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"Based on the brash indifference he displayed to his coaches, teammates and fans, it’s not out of bounds to wonder if he considered his deactivation a pleasant turn of events. He got to wear a hoodie under a warm parka on the sideline, dapping up his dudes through his thick gloves. Nice and cozy."
New at Sports Media Guy: It's easy to cover a game off TV. But there is real value in being at the stadium.
How a single paragraph in @bytimgraham.bsky.social's story teaches a valuable journalism lesson.
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How a single paragraph in @bytimgraham.bsky.social's story teaches a valuable journalism lesson.
sportsmediaguy.substack.com/p/the-value-...
The value of being at the stadium
It's easy to cover a game off TV. That doesn't mean it's always best to
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November 19, 2025 at 2:36 PM
"Based on the brash indifference he displayed to his coaches, teammates and fans, it’s not out of bounds to wonder if he considered his deactivation a pleasant turn of events. He got to wear a hoodie under a warm parka on the sideline, dapping up his dudes through his thick gloves. Nice and cozy."
"The tuxedo-clad president and first lady welcomed the crown prince on the red carpet before feting him at a dinner attended by tech titans such as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Tesla founder Elon Musk, Apple CEO Tim Cook, golfer Bryson DeChambeau and soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo."
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November 19, 2025 at 12:05 PM
"The tuxedo-clad president and first lady welcomed the crown prince on the red carpet before feting him at a dinner attended by tech titans such as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Tesla founder Elon Musk, Apple CEO Tim Cook, golfer Bryson DeChambeau and soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo."
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"The real Slim Shady? Eminem sues Australian company Swim Shady for trademark infringement"
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The real Slim Shady? Eminem sues Australian company Swim Shady for trademark infringement
Eminem claims consumers may mistakenly think he is linked to the Sydney beach brand – but Australia is no stranger to lawsuits from US rappers
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November 19, 2025 at 11:25 AM
"The real Slim Shady? Eminem sues Australian company Swim Shady for trademark infringement"
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New York = Jamaican patty
It can be found in parts of Brooklyn and the Bronx.
"The one food you should travel for in each state"
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It can be found in parts of Brooklyn and the Bronx.
"The one food you should travel for in each state"
www.afar.com/magazine/52-...
The One Food You Should Travel for in Each State
Your guide to foraged ingredients, immigrant-born dishes, and state-fair staples in all 50 states, plus D.C. and Puerto Rico—and how to plan the perfect trips to taste them all.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:16 PM
New York = Jamaican patty
It can be found in parts of Brooklyn and the Bronx.
"The one food you should travel for in each state"
www.afar.com/magazine/52-...
It can be found in parts of Brooklyn and the Bronx.
"The one food you should travel for in each state"
www.afar.com/magazine/52-...
When she was first elevated to this position, I searched for any references to Halligan being successful and therefore qualified for the job.
I didn't find anything that showed that.
Perhaps I'm wrong, but she seems wildly incompetent and just completely out of her league.
I didn't find anything that showed that.
Perhaps I'm wrong, but she seems wildly incompetent and just completely out of her league.
BREAKING: A judge says “government misconduct” may have tainted the criminal case against James Comey, describing apparent errors by prosecutor Lindsey Halligan.
Judge says possible errors by Lindsey Halligan could imperil Comey case
In a rare move, the judge ordered prosecutors to hand over records of the grand jury proceeding to the former FBI director’s lawyers.
www.politico.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:56 PM
When she was first elevated to this position, I searched for any references to Halligan being successful and therefore qualified for the job.
I didn't find anything that showed that.
Perhaps I'm wrong, but she seems wildly incompetent and just completely out of her league.
I didn't find anything that showed that.
Perhaps I'm wrong, but she seems wildly incompetent and just completely out of her league.
It's unethical pay-to-play corruption.
President Trump’s pardon of Changpeng Zhao came shortly after Zhao’s company, Binance, helped catapult the Trump family’s cryptocurrency firm, World Liberty Financial, into international recognition. The firm is a major source of the Trump family's fortune. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday. 60Minutes.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:05 AM
It's unethical pay-to-play corruption.
"She appears to be making a bet on inheriting control of MAGA after a failed Trump presidency."
Read this recent @theatlantic.com piece:
"Marjorie Taylor Greene knows exactly what she's doing"
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Read this recent @theatlantic.com piece:
"Marjorie Taylor Greene knows exactly what she's doing"
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Marjorie Taylor Greene Knows Exactly What She’s Doing
The “Jewish space lasers” lady may be positioning herself to lead the MAGA movement.
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November 16, 2025 at 2:11 PM
"She appears to be making a bet on inheriting control of MAGA after a failed Trump presidency."
Read this recent @theatlantic.com piece:
"Marjorie Taylor Greene knows exactly what she's doing"
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Read this recent @theatlantic.com piece:
"Marjorie Taylor Greene knows exactly what she's doing"
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
November 16, 2025 at 6:01 AM
A brand new auto-pen scandal.
It seems as though every accusation is actually a confession.
The current administration deserves criticism for this:
"Justice Department quietly replaced 'identical' Trump signatures on recent pardons"
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It seems as though every accusation is actually a confession.
The current administration deserves criticism for this:
"Justice Department quietly replaced 'identical' Trump signatures on recent pardons"
apnews.com/article/trum...
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Justice Department quietly replaced 'identical' Trump signatures on recent pardons
President Donald Trump is facing new scrutiny over the use of a replicated signature on several recent pardons.
apnews.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:04 AM
A brand new auto-pen scandal.
It seems as though every accusation is actually a confession.
The current administration deserves criticism for this:
"Justice Department quietly replaced 'identical' Trump signatures on recent pardons"
apnews.com/article/trum...
via @apnews.com
It seems as though every accusation is actually a confession.
The current administration deserves criticism for this:
"Justice Department quietly replaced 'identical' Trump signatures on recent pardons"
apnews.com/article/trum...
via @apnews.com
"People can't tell AI-generated music from real thing anymore, survey shows"
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People can't tell AI-generated music from real thing anymore, survey shows
It's become nearly impossible for people to tell the difference between music generated by artificial intelligence and that created by humans, according to a survey of 9,000 people.
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November 15, 2025 at 7:53 PM
"People can't tell AI-generated music from real thing anymore, survey shows"
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Rock Em Sabres...
November 15, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Rock Em Sabres...
"Why news outlets are treading carefully on the Trump–Epstein story"
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Why news outlets are treading carefully on the Trump–Epstein story - Poynter
The Epstein emails are dominating headlines, but editors know one careless line could spark a lawsuit
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November 14, 2025 at 4:16 PM
"Why news outlets are treading carefully on the Trump–Epstein story"
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Read @propublica.org 's definitive piece on how FOX NEWS consistently misled viewers about what was happening in Portland, Oregon.
Millions of Americans believed this.
"'Riots Raging': The misleading story Fox News told about Portland before Trump sent troops"
www.propublica.org/article/port...
Millions of Americans believed this.
"'Riots Raging': The misleading story Fox News told about Portland before Trump sent troops"
www.propublica.org/article/port...
“Riots Raging”: The Misleading Story Fox News Told About Portland Before Trump Sent Troops
After reviewing coverage from the network and hours of social media videos that preceded Trump’s decision, ProPublica found that Fox’s portrayal of “Portland rioters” routinely instigating violence wa...
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November 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Read @propublica.org 's definitive piece on how FOX NEWS consistently misled viewers about what was happening in Portland, Oregon.
Millions of Americans believed this.
"'Riots Raging': The misleading story Fox News told about Portland before Trump sent troops"
www.propublica.org/article/port...
Millions of Americans believed this.
"'Riots Raging': The misleading story Fox News told about Portland before Trump sent troops"
www.propublica.org/article/port...
"Why the media (not just MAGA) is freaked out over Mamdani"
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Why the media (not just MAGA) is freaked out over Mamdani
Plus: Midterms success for Democrats must avoid the false choice between affordability and opposing Trump
margaretsullivan.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:32 PM
"Why the media (not just MAGA) is freaked out over Mamdani"
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Column penned by @katewelshofer.bsky.social :
"The government's gross. Let's feed people."
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"The government's gross. Let's feed people."
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The Government's Gross. Let's Feed People.
Hyping up my local food pantry.
katewelshofer.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Column penned by @katewelshofer.bsky.social :
"The government's gross. Let's feed people."
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"The government's gross. Let's feed people."
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Via a recent @nytimes.com editorial on how gambling addiction is growing, leaving a trail of financial ruin/debt/shame:
- 37 percent of American adults and 60 percent of avid fans have placed a bet on sports
- Nearly half of men ages 18 to 49 report having an online sports betting account
- 37 percent of American adults and 60 percent of avid fans have placed a bet on sports
- Nearly half of men ages 18 to 49 report having an online sports betting account
November 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Via a recent @nytimes.com editorial on how gambling addiction is growing, leaving a trail of financial ruin/debt/shame:
- 37 percent of American adults and 60 percent of avid fans have placed a bet on sports
- Nearly half of men ages 18 to 49 report having an online sports betting account
- 37 percent of American adults and 60 percent of avid fans have placed a bet on sports
- Nearly half of men ages 18 to 49 report having an online sports betting account