USS Indianapolis

Many only learned of the USS Indianapolis from Captain Quint's speech in the movie Jaws. Here's what really happened after the Indianapolis delivered the bomb at Tinian.

"...the Indianapolis, an older vessel, lacked sonar gear for submarine detection and was top heavy. Japanese submarine I-38 discovered the heavy cruiser in the Philippines Sea a little before Midnight on Sunday, July 29...

The torpedoes and following explosions of ammunition and aviation fuel ripped away the cruiser's bow and destroyed the power center. without power the radio officer was unable to send a distress signal - he went through the motions anyway - or the bridge to communicate with the engine room, The engines pushed the ship forward unchecked, scooping up water through the holes in the hull and leaving behind the sailors thrown overboard who had been sleeping on deck in the tropical heat. The order to abandon ship, when it came, had to be passed word of mouth."

About 850 sailors went into the sea facing 12 foot waves:

"Most had kapok lifejackets. Few could find their way to the life rafts. They floated instead in clusters, linked together, stronger men swimming the circumferences to catch sleepers before they drifted away, one group numbered between three and four hundred souls. They pushed the wounded to the center where the water was calmer and prayed the distress call had gone out.

The captain had found two empty life rafts and later that night encountered one more unoccupied. He ordered the rafts lashed together. They sheltered ten men and he thought them the only survivors. Through the night a current carried the swimmers southwest while winds blew the rafts northeast: by the light of morning rafts and swimmers had separated beyond discovery."

What happened next to those in the water was beyond terrorizing and I'll omit because words can't do it justice.

"Thursday morning, August 2, a Navy plane spotted the survivors. Because of negligence at Leyte the Indianapolis had not even been missed. A major rescue effort began, ships streaming to the area. PBY's and PBM's dropping food, water, and survival gear. The rescuers found 318 naked and emaciated men."

From The Making of the Atomic Bomb by Richard Rhodes

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- How to sleep well and wake up energized. I don't adopt all the methods but your mileage may vary, (HT Jake)

- Aren't they even aware of the two tiers of justice in this country?

- Where do we find such men?

- Tim Ferriss: How I beat Lyme disease with the Ketogenic diet.

Tips for Happiness

Saturday Flotsam and Jetsam

 Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

In what may be the mother of all Friday news dumps - 3 million more Jeffrey Epstein emails were released and some pretty big names like Bill Gates, LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman, and Giants part owner Steve Tish were implicated. If Jack Smith was working the case he's give just till Monday for all the emails to be read.

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Paul Graham on How to Do Great Work

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Many a truth is said in jest.

- Genius!

- Heh Heh

- Lent explained.

- Evergreen

Robert Oppenheimer and the Bhagavad Gita

Many know that Robert Oppenheimer famously said. "Now I have become Death, the destroyer of worlds," after the first atomic bomb explosion. But his favorite passage from the Bhagavad Gita was reportedly:

In battle, in forest, at the precipice in the mountains

On the dark great sea, in the midst of javelins and arrows...

In sleep, in confusion, in the depths of shame,

The good deeds a man has done before defends him

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- Protest culture is annoying and un-American.

- From the archives: On the Shortness of Time. A lesson that has to be drilled into oneself - over and over.

- President Trump nominates Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve Chairman to replace Jerome Powell.

-  The 35 countries with the highest household debt. The US not as bad as I'd have guessed.

11 Golden Nuggets from Steve Jobs

Friday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

President Trump is said to be naming a new Fed Chairman today to replace the soon to be leaving Jerome Powell who for some reason still has not lowered interest rates. Many mortgage holder have been paying inflated rates for a long time and there's no justification for this. Where's Elizabeth Warren or Bernie Sanders when you need them?

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Happy 81st Birthday to Tom Selleck

 

He'll always be Thomas Magnum to me.

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- "The Laffer Curves are flat." Taxing the rich schemes are fantasies.

- On Technologies vs Commodities. Long but interesting read.

- DataReplican and the proof of fraud in Minnesota.

- Behavioral change weight loss vs weight loss drugs.

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- The purge of Zhang Youxia. Interesting they call what happened in China a purge instead of a coup.

- Tesla shareholder updates. No mention of the Model S or Model X being discontinued in Q2 2026.

- Dan Wetzel: If Bill Belichick isn't first ballot, just shut the Hall of Fame down.

- Southwest Airlines ends open seating after 54 years. The end of an era.

Truth

Thursday Flotsam and Jetsam

 Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

Most every football fan knows the name Bill Belichick but if the names of the voters who snubbed his election to the Hall of Fame are ever revealed - how many of those names will you recognize? I'm guessing very few if any. They were trying to make a name for themselves by voting "No" but now as the pettiness of their actions are made plain to the world they hide behind anonymity. I agree with Jimmy Johnson - that's the act of cowardly assholes.

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The HOF Knows Voters Screwed Up Not Selecting Belichick

We'll know who voted "No" by anyone who is kicked out.

Greenland and the US

Wrote an article last year on Donald Trump's interest in "acquiring" Greenland and this thought jumped back out at me:

Also keep in mind that the country is rich in natural resources including many rare earth metals. The big drawback is said to be the cost to mine these resources. Would that still be true of a person like Elon Musk who owns the Boring Company and manufacturers robots? As an aside - what better way to stress test robots for the harsh environments of Mars than testing them in the harsh environments of Greenland?

This is true - isn't it? Do you think this possibility has been discussed?

College Football Thoughts

Some offseason thoughts and observations as the transfer portal continues to spin.

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- The Van Natta and Wickersham article on Bill Belichick not being voted into the HOF.

- Interesting look at the CIA under John Radcliffe.

- John Stossel on unions. He's not wrong and the story is particularly relevant given UPS is set for another round of layoffs..

- Analysis of the National Defense Strategy.

Jocko Willink - Good

Wednesday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

Bill Belichick not getting into the HOF on the first vote is a travesty. At least 11 of the 50 voters denied him entry in what had always been an anonymous vote. Why they voted "No" is speculation but it could have been jealousy, Belichick beat their favorite team, punishment for Spygate, or they just plain didn't like him. I have particular hate for anyone who voted against him because they planned to write a "why I voted against Belichick" column. Whatever the reason, these voters made a mockery of the process and don't be surprised if there's no more anonymous voting because of this. And don't be surprised if sports writers are taken out of the process completely and voting handed over to HOF members only.

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Challenger Disaster

 

On this day in 1986 the space shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after launch. One of the very few times in my life where I could tell you exactly where I was and what I was doing.

Some Memes You May Enjoy

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- True

- Also true!

- Remember

- Funny because it's true!

Coup in China

Hardly an expert in China or Chinese politics but I did want to put down what I've seen about the reported coup attempt in China in a single place to see if the information somehow makes more sense. How does what happened in China effect the rest of the world?

Was it a coup or a purge? What information to trust? You decide,

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- Andy Ngo inside Minnesota's protest Signal chats. Does Signal really warn people "Never put anything in Signal that you would not want read back in court?" Because - guess what...

- Naval Ravikant on Scott Adams, Well put!

- An AI skeptic consults AI. Will AI usher in Idiocracy? 

- The Leftist Playbook. He's not wrong.

Surfer's Mentality

 

Tuesday Flotsam and Jetsam

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Sunday we shoveled three times and yesterday three more times and today I plan on shoveling a couple more times (to clear the way of any drifts overnight and the back deck to give the dog some variety). We have lots of stairs on our property so a snowblower wouldn't work. I would trade this for raking leaves instead any day.

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The 50-30-20 Rule

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- Kevin Kelly: The march of nines (and self-driving cars).

- Glenn Reynolds: Squids, Ink, and Minnesota's Corrupt Machine. He's not wrong.

- Sebastian Junger: Young men and how the Democrats lost them (HT Execupundit)

- Do you have high blood pressure - or badly measured blood pressure?

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- President Trump pre-approved emergency declarations for 12 states ahead of winter storm. Stay safe and warm out there.

- Peter Attia: Absence of athereosclerosis is not an excuse to ignore heart attack symptoms.

- Profile of Lindsay Vonn.

- From the archives: Interview with Terry Jones before he passed.

Michael Sheen Performs Dylan Thomas' Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night

Monday Flotsam and Jetsam

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The New England Patriots are going back to the Super Bowl. There are a lot of things going on in the world but honestly that's been my main focus. That and staying warm as we try to shovel out after a blizzard. Will be shoveling again today and seriously worried about my car starting because of the severe cold.

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Life Advice

Day the Old Democratic Party Died and New Democratic Party Was Born

Revised from the archives: This week marks the anniversary that I expect will pass with little fanfare. The historical significance of the anniversary should not be underestimated though.

An unspoken connection between abortion and illegal immigration (and cheating).

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- Politics, obesity, and Covid. Some expected results and some surprising.

- From the archives: Finding time to invest in yourself.

- An antidote to "personal stagflation." Good advice. (HT A Layan's Blog)

- On weather forecasts and "trusting the science." EDIT: I can tell you the snow storm didn't miss central Mass 

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- Drake and Ann Maye are the new hot couple (replacing Tom and Gisele) in New England.

- I shouldn't laugh at this (but I did).

- The gold plating of American water. Remember as kid we used to laugh at jugs of water being sold at the grocery store as drinking water was free. Who's laughing now?

- Iran crippled Starlink and why the rest of the world should worry. Or thank them for pointing out the problem to Elon and his engineers.

Today Will Be a Football Day

Sunday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

President Trump has threatened Canada with 100% tariffs to go into effect immediately. I would not be surprised if after the reality of what these tariffs may do to the economy the Province of Alberta asks for relief and Trump grants it - but just for a certain term which would be long enough to either vote for independence or replace Mark Carney as PM. Thinking that was the goal all along and the 100% tariff was just a ruse (but a justified one given Carney's agreement with China).

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Take Action

The habit of taking action is one of the most important habits one can develop in life.

Have a new post up on Substack on how to develop that habit of taking action.

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James Clear on Consistency

Some Memes You May Enjoy

Many a truth is said in jest.

- Some of these are pretty clever.

- I feel seen

- Good question

- Sad but true.

Saturday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

President Trump promised news about something big happening soon and I keep wondering what it will be? A military strike on Iran? Peace in Ukraine? No more income tax? A Trump commemorative brick? What? Now I have that Carly Simon song Anticipation stuck in my head.

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Released on This Day in 1943

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- Trump at Davos and the new new world order. He does make some good points.

- Weird Times Call for More Humor.

- From the archives: In the arena - citizenship in a republic.

- Reminder that Adam Smith's The Wealth of Nations is also celebrating a 250th anniversary.

College Football Thoughts

Some more college football thoughts and observations and most of them seem to be coming from Miami today.

Was having these thoughts anyway and figured may as well jot them down and post on Substack. 

The Size of Alberta's Economy

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Friday Flotsam and Jetsam

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Yesterday was Donald and Melania Trump's 21st wedding anniversary. What do you get the woman who has everything for her anniversary? Greenland of course.

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Got a Feeling This Song Will Be Relevant This Week

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Many a truth is said in jest.

- I have the sense of humor of a 12-year old boy.

- Analysis true!

- I like subtle humor.

- Reminder to my friends in the South

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- Interesting point about Greenland. (HT Cultural Offering)

- Oversight Committee holds Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt for defying lawful subpoenas.

- From the archives: Principles for living - an operating system for life.

- Sphere Entertainment's new playbook: Smaller venues, less risk, bigger returns. Admit my first thought on reading the headline was "they should franchise this and open more."

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- Forecasters warn of potentially "catastrophic" storm from Texas to the Carolinas. It's cold here too! Where's all that global warming we were promised? 

- Seems like this might be necessary at this point.

- Do commodities get cheaper over time? Interesting but also think AI will play a role in lowering commodity prices in the near future.

- Can't see how anyone can defend fraud. At same time not sure if the entire national debt is because of fraud.

Advice from David Foster Wallace

Thursday Flotsam and Jetsam

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President Trump basically went to Davos and told the Europeans "You're doing it all wrong." America has offered to help protect you but our main job is to protect ourselves and for that we need Greenland. If you don't give it to us - we'll take it and Europe is on its own. Trump walked away with a deal for Greenland. But to also hear the rest of the administration say "You're doing it all wrong" on panel after panel was amusing. This was the real Nerd prom for many.

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Reminder - Only One is in the HOF

President Trump Announces a Deal for Greenland

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- Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones elected to Cooperstown.

- The man who was almost chosen by FDR for VP instead of Harry Truman. Jimmy Byrnes has been mostly forgotten by history,

- The 3x5 card - a tool of excellence. (HT Cultural Offering)

- Congress imposes Public Utility rules on UnitedHealth, CVS, and Cigna.

College Football Thoughts

More college football thoughts and observations as we head into the offseason. Mostly about Indiana and Notre Dame but that's just the way it worked out.

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The Four Agreements

Wednesday Flotsam and Jetsam

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Today we await President Trump to speak at the WEF at Davos. This should be good. He may even announce the bombing of Iran. Who knows? He's that unpredictable.

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Heh Heh - Been There

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- I'm just learning about Waifu Amelia and I love how she's been adopted in England.

- The great climate reset.

- Jonathan Turley on Keith Ellison in Minnesota.

- Duke files suit over QB Darian Mensah's intention to transfer.

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- Do institutional investors raise housing prices? Interesting (and to be fair I often confuse Blackstone and Blackrock).

- Trump declares legal war on sanctuary cities.

- Jonathan Turley on Newsom's gerrymander problem.

- From the archives: The 7 habits of freedom loving academics.

Dan Jenkins Rules for Sports Writing

 

College Football Thoughts

Some thoughts and observations now that Indiana has won the national championship over the Miami Hurricanes.

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Tuesday Flotsam and Jetsam

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The Indiana Hoosiers won the national championship last night and I feel good for them and the whole state of Indiana. Also last night the Tennessee Titans hired Robert Salah as their new head coach. Though I wish Saleh well - I am worried for him. First the Jets and now the Titans? Is he the NFL's Roto Rooter man?

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Word for Today

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- Kevin Kelly: The Unpredicted vs the Over-Expected.

- Writers and a stacked deck.

- Surprised it didn't happen.

- The Navy fleet of the 2030's.

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- Factory built Lego-type homes. Still a fan of the low cost small homes available at places like Amazon.

- Massive Permian Oil Discovery. Gave me a better understanding of what this discovery really means.

- Russ Roberts: What should Jews do? More thoughts on "the Pattern." Clearly a subject he's thought a lot about.

- Greg Gutfeld on Scott Adams. Worth a read.

Word for Today

Monday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack. 

Today is Martin Luther King Jr. day. Please remember the message of Dr. King and don't judge a person by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. Put another way - don't be the type of person who judges a book by its cover.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day

College Football Thoughts

Some college football thoughts and observation as we await the championship game between two teams none of the experts picked to be here before the season began.

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- Peter Attia on exercise intensity.

- Egg prices over the past decade. Egg prices over the last 10 months. No wonder you don't hear the legacy media talking about egg prices anymore. MAHA!

- How to improve your content diet in the new year. You are what you read. Couple of years old but new to me.

- Trump spared the ayatollah - for now.

Word for Today

Sunday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

With the news that Bo Nix has a broken bone in his ankle and is out for the rest of the year the path to the Super Bowl is now wide open for the winner of today's game between New England and Houston in Foxboro. Hate to jinx it but I really like the Pats chances. Despite everyone seemingly picking the Texans - there's a reason Vegas still has the Pats as the favorite.

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Happy 71st Birthday to Kevin Costner

 

One of my favorite scenes.

Stoic Rules for 2026

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Saturday Flotsam and Jetsam

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Canada already had the very real danger of Alberta voting to become an independent nation but instead of going to Alberta to try and put out that fire Canadian PM Mark Carney went to China and lit a bigger one. Will the results of this "trade deal" with China see the province of Saskatchewan join with Alberta? With those two gone what's to keep British Columbia from declaring independence since they are now geographically cut off from the rest of Canada? Quebec has long wanted to be independent. How long before the other provinces follow suit? Are we witnessing the disintegration of Canada in real time?

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Wisdom from Scott Adams

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- The power of constraints.

- Back military lethality - out military DEI.

- Steven Pressfield on Pericles Funeral Oration.

- Why most countries ban mail in ballots.

Funny How That Works Out

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- The AI revolution is here. Will the economy survive the transition? Long but interesting read (especially if you can power through the AI nerd speak).

- Great medical tip. Hope I don't need to use it but forewarned is forearmed.

- Carbon taxes are more problematic than they seem. If your eyes aren't glazed over yet - here's some taxes and accounting talk.

- Global tropical cyclone landfall. Today must be stats day.

Friday Flotsam and Jetsam

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A little little language nugget as we await the fall of the Islamic regime in Iran: today the word "polygraph" basically means lie detector test in many people's minds but the word originally was used to denote a machine that would copy a letter as it was being written. Thomas Jefferson was big into those sorts of machines.

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Bill Waterson on Creating a Meaningful Life

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- China's trade surplus surges 20% to a record $1.2 trillion, even with Trump's tariffs. Data surprised me but then I remembered that these numbers are supplied by the CCP. What if China is lying? 

- From the archives: Mystic chords of memory - learning from the American story.

- Minnesota is a frozen-Banana Republic. It's getting dangerously close to being declared a filed state.

- Tariffs: May Not Be So Scary. Experts and opponents keep being surprised the tariffs are working.

Reminder - On this Day Last Year We Lost Bob Uecker

College Football Thoughts

Have some thoughts and observations on the latest developments in college football as we wait for the transfer portal to close Friday and the championship game to be played on Monday.

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- Kevin Kelly: How Will the Miracle Happen Today? Like Kevin Kelly's writing but coupled with the recent passing of Bob Weir I couldn't help but have the Grateful Dead song I Need a Miracle Every Day stuck in my head as I read this.

- From the archives: Shane Parrish on the Shortness of Time.

- The Chinese war on the planet goes to sea. Where's Greenpeace when you need them?

- As Dan Rather might say "Fake but accurate?"

Thursday Flotsam and Jetsam

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President Trump says he'll be attending Monday's championship along with Secretary of State Marco Rubio who's from Miami, Notre Dame seems to be building quite a team, and Dante Moore says he will be returning to school. Lots of college football news to think about as we wait for news out of Iran to come of the regime's demise.

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Reminder

Gone Away - The Offspring

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- Memories of the Job Search Jungle. Interesting thought - did the practice of "ghosting" actually start with the HR department not dating websites?

- Scott Adams: The Day You Became a Better Writer. (Via)

- Bank Sepah and others becoming insolvent may be end of Iranian regime. "This is a death spiral with a countdown."

- Greg Gutfeld on the passing of Scott Adams.

Scott Adams Happiness Formula

Wednesday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

Every morning I wake up and wonder if the regime in Iran toppled while I was sleeping. I'm not worried about missing it so much as bothered by the fact that each night it doesn't happen is another night dozens of protesters are killed by the mullahs. I pray that it happens soon.

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Why the Federal Budget Should be Decimated

Scott Adams Passes Aged 68

• Coffee with Scott Adams moves to The Scott Adams School
• Donald Trump on the passing of Scott Adams
• JD Vance on his death
• Greg Gutfeld on Scott Adams
• For many this was the holy trinity
• A final message from Scott Adams

College Football Thoughts

Some thoughts and observations on college football, the transfer portal, as well as some championship game nuggets.

Was having these thoughts anyway and figured may as well jot them down. 

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- History of China's recent naval moves in the South China seas. People tend to forget the role Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan in 2022 may have played.

- Secure your home network: Part I - what is a firewall and why do you care? Part II - watertight compartments. I like the metaphors.

- Discriminatory Diversity Programs.

- Iran, Persia, and all that Jazz.

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Tuesday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

Our attention spans are short here - just look at the Brown University shooter fading from public consciousness. Or remember pledging you stand with Hong Kong? When's the last time you thought of either? Hard not to think of how fleeting such things can be when someone like Scott Adams is facing more eternal questions.

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Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

Have a new Quotes for Today up on my Substack. As I've mentioned doing this as a way to thank those who have Subscribed. If you are a Subscriber - you should have received an email. Thanks.

As a Parent I View This as Good News

As an adult I think "These kids don't know what they're missing." (Via)

Some Memes You May Enjoy

 Many a truth is said in jest.

- Parenting genius,

- The eternal question.

- Thought that may keep you up at night.

- I have the sense of humor of a 12-year old boy

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Jonathan Turley on Jack Smith and Smith's disdain for the 1st amendment.

- Is the Iranian regime about to collapse?

- Some Americans say they will go without healthcare as Obamacare costs spike. First it was "If you like your doctor - you can keep your doctor" and now its "If you like your plan you can keep your plan." It was a lie all along.

- Burke's revolutionary reflection.

Freedom!

Monday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

The Patriots laid the defensive smack down on the Chargers last nigh 16-3. This was the the first New England playoff win since they won the Super Bowl in 2019. Meanwhile you may start to see some "Are we actually sure LA QB Justin Hebert is actually good?" talk. Not saying anything but if you switched QB's from the two teams - do you think you get the same result last night?

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Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

Have a new Quotes for Today up on my Substack. As I've mentioned doing this as a way to thank those who have Subscribed. If you are a Subscriber - you should have received an email. Thanks.

Word of the Day

Ave Maria - Dolores O'Riordan and Pavarotti

More Linky Links

More stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Rob Henderson on The Great Gatsby.

- Peter Attia on the role of LDL cholesterol.

- The Minnesota fraud scandal is just the tip of the iceberg. This comes on the rumors that Governor Tim Walz will resign because of the scandals.

- The Variety profile of Bob Weir.

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- An appreciation of Bobby Weir from his daughter Cloe. Saying he lived his life "drifting and dreaming" is something we should all aspire to in our own lives.

- The situation has definitely changed in Latin America. A first hand account of what happened in Venezuela.

- How many lives will this AI model save? "Why doomers keep losing."

- Ridiculous isn't it?

Sunday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

What does the phrase "red blooded American" even mean? Don't all Americans have red blood? If you cut them do they not bleed (red blood). Well this red blooded American stayed up to watch the Bears pull of a victory over Green Bay and had a full 8 hours of the sleep of the just as I thought of freedom in Iran and Venezuela.

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Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

Have a new Quotes for Today up on my Substack. As I've mentioned doing this as a way to thank those who have Subscribed. If you are a Subscriber - you should have received an email. Thanks.

I Feel Seen

A Little Math Humor

College Football Thoughts

More college football thoughts and observations as the championship matchup between Indiana and Miami is set.

Was having these thoughts anyway and figure may as well jot them down and post on Substack.

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Minnesota as a systems failure: How NGO's process dissent until reality no longer matters (but the tax dollars do).

- Sadly true!

- Is NY fraud 10x worse than Minnesota's? We're just seeing the tip of the iceberg aren't we?

- Anthony Bourdain's favorite sandwich. I'll have to give this a try.

Saturday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

Indiana trucked Oregon 56-22 last night to set up a national championship matchup against the Miami Hurricanes. The Hoosiers really looked unstoppable last night. Indiana has been installed as a 7.5 point favorite in that game and really gave off the vibe as a team of destiny. Will have all my college football thoughts later on.

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Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

Have a new Quotes for Today up on my Substack. As I've mentioned doing this as a way to thank those who have Subscribed. If you are a Subscriber - you should have received an email. Thanks.

Nobody Expects That

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Health gains vanish withing 2 years of stopping weight loss drugs. Taking things like Ozempic regularly are habits and most benefits from most habits fade if you stop doing them. Exercise also doesn't cost you anything and doesn't need to be approved by insurance. (HT Cultural Offering)

- Demond Williams Jr.'s case will test viability of signed contracts. Fact that Williams agent dropped him as a client may point that entering transfer portal wasn't his idea.

- What's the price? I can see paying a little more for something but not 10,000% more.

- Fire Departments' new emergency: Affording their trucks.

College Football Thoughts

Some miscellaneous thoughts and observations about college football as we await to see tonight's Oregon-Indiana tilt.

Was having these thoughts anyway and figured I'd jot them down and post on Substack.

Sadly True

Some Memes You May Enjoy

Many a truth is said in jest.

- Perspective.

- I feel seen

- Laugh but it works.

- Makes sense

Friday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

Thrilling game last night as Miami edged Ole Miss 31-27 in a game that seemed like the last team to have the ball would win. Ole Miss had the ball last but ran out of time. Many may point to the Hurricanes win as more evidence of SEC weakness but the Rebels have nothing to be ashamed of. They were a true underdog and many found themselves rooting for them.

As always - please Subscribe, hit the Like button, or share the Link. Let's hope tonight's Indiana-Oregon game is as good as last night's Miami victory.

Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

Have a new Quotes for Today up on my Substack. As I've mentioned doing this as a way to thank those who have Subscribed. If you are a Subscriber - you should have received an email. Thanks.

10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation

Via QAspire

You Know My Name - Chris Cornell

Some Memes You May Enjoy

Many a truth is said in jest.

- Funny because its true!

- Greenland to be re-named?

- Communism in a nutshell.

- Life would be so much better

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- A Few Things I'm Pretty Sure About. He's posted this before but worth the read (or re-read).

- Is Curt Cignetti the most valuable coach in college football? Interesting point - a student that attends games is more likely to become a donor post graduation. Cigetti's true impact won't be known for generations to come.

- Sahil Bloom's 35 lessons from 35 years. Good advice, (HT A Layman's Blog)

- News you can use: How did TV's get so cheap? I feel more informed for having read that.