Photo: Frank Franklin II/AP/Shutterstock/Frank Franklin II/AP/Shutterstoc I had just moved to New York when the last World Series between the Mets and Yankees took place, in 2000. Though I hadn’t lived in the city long, its baseball pecking order was clear enough to anyone. The series pitted the then-dominant Yankees (who had won three of the previous four World Series) against the plucky Mets (who trailed the Yankees in total World Series titles by … 23). The series, which the Yankees won 4-1, reflected that dynamic; it felt like a big brother allowing his tinier sibling a few meek swings at him before felling him with one straight jab. The only thing anyone really remembers from it is Roger Clemens losing his mind and throwing a splintered, broken bat at Mike Piazza. It was a lunatic moment made even more surreal by the fact that Clemens both avoided an ejection and ended up tossing eight shutout innings, earning the win. (Seriously, I still can’t believe this happened.) … [Read more...] about It’s Not Too Early to Get Excited About a Subway Series
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Here’s The Hiring Advice Mark Zuckerberg And His Wife Gave Buttigieg Ahead Of The Election
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg gave South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg the names of several potential hires as the Democrat continues his bid for president in an anti-big tech environment. Zuckerberg sent emails to Buttigieg’s campaign manager, Mike Schmuhl, laying out people who might be good hires, campaign spokesman Chris Meagher told Bloomberg News. The Silicon Valley billionaire’s wife also provided Schmuhl with recommendations. “Since the beginning of the campaign, we’ve built a top-tier operation with more than 430 staff in South Bend and around the country,” Meagher said. “The staffers come from all types of background, and everyone is working hard every day to elect Pete to the White House.” Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, made the recommendations shortly after Buttigieg kickstarted his campaign in April, Bloomberg noted Monday. Employees asked them to reach out after seeing Buttigieg in a 2017 Facebook Live. Buttigieg gave Zuckerberg a tour of South Bend … [Read more...] about Here’s The Hiring Advice Mark Zuckerberg And His Wife Gave Buttigieg Ahead Of The Election
Mobile Home Destroyed By Fire, Vent Fire Forces Whole Foods Evacuation
4 Crime & Safety Firefighters responded to a fire that destroyed a mobile home and a vent fire at Whole Foods at Countryside Mall this week. D'Ann Lawrence White , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Replies CLEARWATER, FL — Clearwater Fire & Rescue crews were called to a mobile home fire at 2236 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd. in the Boulevard II Mobile Home Park at 1:26 p.m. Wednesday. The mobile home was destroyed by the fire. No one was at home at the time, according to the Clearwater Fire & Rescue Department. Clearwater firefighters, along with firefighters from surrounding agencies, also responded to a fire at Whole Foods at Countryside Mall, 27001 U.S. 19. N. just after 8 a.m. Thursday. The store was filled with smoke as a result of a fire in the vent system, according to the Clearwater Fire & Rescue Department. Fire crews had to access the vent system from the room to extinguish the fire. No injuries were … [Read more...] about Mobile Home Destroyed By Fire, Vent Fire Forces Whole Foods Evacuation
Dynasty – ‘There’s No One Around to Watch You Drown’
CHARISMA CARPENTER GUEST STARS – Blake (Grant Show) and Ben (guest star Brett Tucker) face off in court. Cristal (Daniella Alonso) sees a different side of Blake and Alexis (Elaine Hendrix) makes a choice. Fallon’s (Elizabeth Gillies) former nanny, Heather (guest star Charisma Carpenter), makes a surprise visit. Meanwhile, Dominique (Michael Michele) finds herself in a very exciting position and Liam (Adam Huber) does a favor for an old friend. Lastly, Kirby (Maddison Brown) returns from her modeling job and found secrets aren’t always kept safe. The episode was written by Liz Sczudlo and directed by Grant Show (#517). Original airdate 7/8/2022 @ 9pm. … [Read more...] about Dynasty – ‘There’s No One Around to Watch You Drown’
Haywood Highsmith begins earning his keep for summer Heat
There were no guarantees when Haywood Highsmith reported for summer-league duty with the Miami Heat this past week in San Francisco. Now, there is an investment. Without a move by the team by Friday’s deadline, Highsmith received a $50,000 guarantee toward his $1.8 million 2022-23 salary. Added by the Heat amid the team’s COVID breakout in December and then brought back for the balance of the season in February, Highsmith is with the team’s roster for summer leagues this month in San Francisco and Las Vegas. His next guarantee date is opening night of the regular season, when an additional $400,000 of his salary would be guaranteed. Having previously spent time with the Philadelphia 76ers and their G League affiliate, Highsmith, at 6 feet 6, is being tested as an undersized power forward. For now, he is letting the financial aspects take care of themselves, as he works toward a roster spot while also mentoring the younger players on the team’s summer roster. “To be … [Read more...] about Haywood Highsmith begins earning his keep for summer Heat
A computer algorithm can predict crime in US cities a week before it happens
(Bloomberg) -- A new computer algorithm can now forecast crime in a big city near you. The algorithm, which was formulated by social scientists at the University of Chicago and touts 90% accuracy, divides cities into 1,000-square-foot tiles, according to a study published in Nature Human Behavior. Researchers used historical data on violent crimes and property crimes from Chicago to test the model, which detects patterns over time in these tiled areas tries to predict future events. It performed just as well using data from other big cities, including Atlanta, Los Angeles and Philadelphia, the study showed. The new tool contrasts with previous models for prediction, which depict crime as emerging from “hotspots” that spread to surrounding areas. Such an approach tends to miss the complex social environment of cities, as well as the nuanced relationship between crime and the effects of police enforcement, thus leaving room for bias, according to the report. “It is hard to argue … [Read more...] about A computer algorithm can predict crime in US cities a week before it happens
Doomsday Dad Chad Daybell Believed He Was a Seer Who Could See ‘Beyond the Veil’
In December 2019, police in Rexburg, Idaho alerted the media: Two children had gone missing, along with their mother, Lori Vallow, and her new husband, Chad Daybell. No one had any idea where they were. Quickly, speculation swirled—that maybe their disappearances, and their whereabouts, could be linked to the “cult-like” religious beliefs held by Vallow and Daybell. Both were avowed members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Daybell had found a small amount of celebrity within Mormon circles for authoring LDS fiction and running his own book publishing company. But both Vallow and Daybell also entertained ideas at the fringes of the Mormon faith—ideas that weren’t acceptable to talk about in church on Sundays. They held study groups and scrutinized the works of “near-death experience” authors who claimed to have died and come back to life with knowledge from “beyond the veil.” Much has been discussed about : the gorgeous mother and former beauty queen … [Read more...] about Doomsday Dad Chad Daybell Believed He Was a Seer Who Could See ‘Beyond the Veil’
