More Linky Links

More stuff I thought I'd share.

- NFL fans become nervous after YouTube TV has issues during final minutes of NBA game. There will be issues. There always are.

- National security experts: War in Ukraine an "unmitigated disaster."  

- Chris "the Bear" Fallica's Preakness picks.

- Tesla wins big Supreme Court case. Big win for consumers.

Linky Links

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

- NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV pricing unveiled. $449 if you aren't a YouTube TV subscriber and $349 if you are. No thanks.

- Robert Kennedy Jr. to announce his candidacy for President at April 19th event in Boston. I just may attend.

- Morgan Housel on What Makes You Happy

- Sam Altman on How to be Successful

Flotsam and Jetsam

Miscellaneous thoughts and observations. 

The French recall their Ambassador to the US. Had to be over mean Tweets right? Those pesky mean Tweets. Thank God the adults are back in charge... Still get nostalgic and sad when I see the current Patriots weekly injury report and it doesn't list Tom Brady - which used to be one of the longest running traditions in Boston sports... Things I miss from my childhood - my mom made the world's best peanut butter Rice Krispies squares. I've never found their equal... Wonder if a single person has ever been convinced to sign up for YouTube TV so that they too could watch NBA games whenever they like same as the old Asian woman in the commercial. I chuckle every time I see that spot - one of the least effective commercials ever... I've decided that my new hobby is going to local music open mic nights and singing O Canada acapella. No real reason for this. Just my own private amusement watching the quizzical looks from the audience... Have to wonder how practical it would be to implement Ronald Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI - aka Star Wars) today? Back when Reagan proposed it critics scoffed that the technology was decades away. Well it's been decades... Speaking of technology decades away - The Jetsons was based in 2060 which is now just 40-years away. How close are we to flying cars, robot maids, and floating apartment buildings? All but the anti-gravity real estate seem within our grasp (though I don't see a full size vehicle collapsing into a brief case any time soon)... 

4th of July Linky Links

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

- Hong Kong pro-democracy activists are discussing a plan to create an unofficial parliament in-exile

- Lincoln Continental is canceled as brand shifts to all SUV lineup. Bummer.

- The most logical explanation is that the Wuhan virus came from a laboratory. And China has been covering up that fact. This should be a much bigger story.

-  Disappointed with some of the countries on this list - you'd think they would know better. Assuming you can take this info at face value.

- 3 Stoic exercises that will help create your best month yet

- Interesting look behind YouTube TV's recent price hike.

Happy 4th of July everyone! God Bless America!

Linky Links

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

- After nearly a month in space, NASA really happy with Crew Dragon

- Matt Taibbi on "White Fragility" Read this one twice!

- YouTube TV is increasing their price from $50 a month to $65 per month.

- Down East Magazine's 12 Best Swimming Holes in Maine

- Michigan's athletic department projects a $26 million loss for 2021. 

- Sunlight inactives the Wuhan virus. Yet elected morons will close beaches, parks and golf course.

YouTube TV

YouTube announced a new ~40 channel TV package and unlimited DVR storage. The package is priced at $35 and comes with up to six accounts. My first two initial thoughts upon reading the announcement:

1. Being in New England it would have to include both NESN (Red Sox and Bruins) and CCSNE (Celtics) for it to be worthwhile for me. YouTube does say it includes ESPN, Fox Sports and Comcast SportsNet but for me specifically it would have to include NESN and specifically CCSNE.

2. Welcome to the sharing economy! The package includes six accounts. That would work for a family with 4 kids or.... I could use 3 accounts (TV, iPhone, iPad) and give the other 3 accounts to friends who in return might give me their pass-code info for say Netflix or HBO Go. It's a win-win! If one account covered all three of my devices - even better!

By sharing if for $35 you could get YouTube TV, Netflix and HBO Go - why would anyone keep their existing cable or satellite package? This could be the death knell for smaller cable channels who aren't being included in the various packages like SlingTV, DirecTV Now, Playstation Vue or the upcoming offering from Hulu.

Goodbye MSNBC - it's been nice knowing you.