Jeffrey
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"The biggest trouble I had was managing Sy at a newspaper that hated to be beaten but didn't really want to be first. The Times was scared to death of being first on a controversial story that challenged the credibility of the government."
January 2, 2026 at 1:09 AM
"The biggest trouble I had was managing Sy at a newspaper that hated to be beaten but didn't really want to be first. The Times was scared to death of being first on a controversial story that challenged the credibility of the government."
Hardest working comedian in NYC
January 2, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Hardest working comedian in NYC
I mean, I unequivocally love Eric Adams. Terrible politics but the man is basically perfect otherwise
January 2, 2026 at 12:59 AM
I mean, I unequivocally love Eric Adams. Terrible politics but the man is basically perfect otherwise
Sliwa is totally nuts with bad politics, but in the same way Eric Adams was totally nuts with bad politics? It takes an incredible person to be Mayor (or want to be Mayor).
At least Sliwa is a cat guy
At least Sliwa is a cat guy
January 2, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Sliwa is totally nuts with bad politics, but in the same way Eric Adams was totally nuts with bad politics? It takes an incredible person to be Mayor (or want to be Mayor).
At least Sliwa is a cat guy
At least Sliwa is a cat guy
Many people will write about how cheap big TVs have become - but many TV screens (even smaller ones) produce better picture quality than theaters. Non-enthusiasts have *soundbars* that rival some theaters.
The home experience has been upgraded 10x or even 100x for many consumers
The home experience has been upgraded 10x or even 100x for many consumers
December 9, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Many people will write about how cheap big TVs have become - but many TV screens (even smaller ones) produce better picture quality than theaters. Non-enthusiasts have *soundbars* that rival some theaters.
The home experience has been upgraded 10x or even 100x for many consumers
The home experience has been upgraded 10x or even 100x for many consumers
My mom used to string up two sets of lights on the tree and switch from white to color based on the night. Sundays in Advent? White. Christmas Eve? Colors.
December 7, 2025 at 9:32 PM
My mom used to string up two sets of lights on the tree and switch from white to color based on the night. Sundays in Advent? White. Christmas Eve? Colors.
I also loved the early episodes. I cannot get over how much it feels like Last Man on Earth (which was thoroughly enjoyable at its best moments)
November 11, 2025 at 3:45 AM
I also loved the early episodes. I cannot get over how much it feels like Last Man on Earth (which was thoroughly enjoyable at its best moments)
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October 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
I just don't understand the value of sending a breaking news alert about a 90 year old who died peacefully who hasn't been a public figure for 20 years.
October 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
I just don't understand the value of sending a breaking news alert about a 90 year old who died peacefully who hasn't been a public figure for 20 years.
I actually want breaking news alerts but I don't need a death watch on an actor who won an Oscar in the 1980s. (By my count, I haven't even heard of 25% of these people - certainly I'm not great at knowing everyone relevant, but...)
October 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
I actually want breaking news alerts but I don't need a death watch on an actor who won an Oscar in the 1980s. (By my count, I haven't even heard of 25% of these people - certainly I'm not great at knowing everyone relevant, but...)
The vast majority were actors/musicians/athletes. Around 20% were politicians. The rest were authors/artists or people of note.
Generally speaking, all of these people should get an obituary as they are (or were) a big part of the culture.
Generally speaking, all of these people should get an obituary as they are (or were) a big part of the culture.
October 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The vast majority were actors/musicians/athletes. Around 20% were politicians. The rest were authors/artists or people of note.
Generally speaking, all of these people should get an obituary as they are (or were) a big part of the culture.
Generally speaking, all of these people should get an obituary as they are (or were) a big part of the culture.
This past off-season I came up with what I thought was a great homerun call to Castellanos: "...hit well and...somebody check on the Pope... that ball is gone!"
Too bad the Pope died in April
Too bad the Pope died in April
September 20, 2025 at 9:58 AM
This past off-season I came up with what I thought was a great homerun call to Castellanos: "...hit well and...somebody check on the Pope... that ball is gone!"
Too bad the Pope died in April
Too bad the Pope died in April