Zack
@zachary.mba
NE Ohio
Let’s talk sports, finance, and science nerdery
Let’s talk sports, finance, and science nerdery
When people lament that Apple is 'slow to AI' just remember that they are perhaps the only remaining large tech company that would be embarrassed to deliver such a shitty product.
Spending these days fact-checking and endnoting, I've been Googling at industrial scale, which has given my a brain-melting lesson in how fucked we are as a civilization. In today's installment, a quote from Geo W. Bush's 2nd inaugural in 2005 is depicted—why not?—as one from Obama's in 2013.
September 21, 2026 at 1:55 AM
When people lament that Apple is 'slow to AI' just remember that they are perhaps the only remaining large tech company that would be embarrassed to deliver such a shitty product.
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48% actually. I keep this graph on my phone
September 4, 2026 at 11:16 PM
48% actually. I keep this graph on my phone
This makes me angry, to see one of the world's leading scientists essentially shut down like this due to politics. And as a Tulane alum, it makes me even a bit angrier. What a disgrace.
This is what shutting down scientific debate actually looks like
A Top Virus Scientist Stared Down Covid Lab-Leak Proponents. Now His Life’s Work Is at Stake
The battle over Covid’s origins has come for Bob Garry, who’s faced some of the world’s deadliest viral threats.
www.bloomberg.com
September 5, 2026 at 4:45 AM
This makes me angry, to see one of the world's leading scientists essentially shut down like this due to politics. And as a Tulane alum, it makes me even a bit angrier. What a disgrace.
This is so good
"When goals overtake experience, you lose the freedom to encounter your life as it happens. And when you lose that ability, you are no longer living in full. We used to optimize work so we could do everything else. Now we optimize life as though living were another job."
"When goals overtake experience, you lose the freedom to encounter your life as it happens. And when you lose that ability, you are no longer living in full. We used to optimize work so we could do everything else. Now we optimize life as though living were another job."
Right now—but not forever—"you are a body alive in the world."
@ibogost.com on wonder, beauty, and how the actual meaning of life is *to live.*
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
@ibogost.com on wonder, beauty, and how the actual meaning of life is *to live.*
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
The Missing Ingredient of Modern Life
Why we need wonder
www.theatlantic.com
September 4, 2026 at 8:44 PM
This is so good
"When goals overtake experience, you lose the freedom to encounter your life as it happens. And when you lose that ability, you are no longer living in full. We used to optimize work so we could do everything else. Now we optimize life as though living were another job."
"When goals overtake experience, you lose the freedom to encounter your life as it happens. And when you lose that ability, you are no longer living in full. We used to optimize work so we could do everything else. Now we optimize life as though living were another job."
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Amazing story about how it looks like the Trump administration may have fixed the National Civics Contest for high-school kids to prevent Aangad Singh, “the brown kid in the turban,” from winning.
Suspicion and Doubt at the National Civics Contest
America’s finest young scholars competed to mark their country's birthday. It led to a disputed finish in the age of mistrust.
www.notus.org
July 23, 2026 at 6:21 AM
Amazing story about how it looks like the Trump administration may have fixed the National Civics Contest for high-school kids to prevent Aangad Singh, “the brown kid in the turban,” from winning.
Alright, I'm willing to say it.
The Cavs made a mistake when they drafted Mobley ahead of Scottie Barnes.
If they had drafted Barnes and kept Hartenstein ... they could have had a higher ceiling for sure.
The Cavs made a mistake when they drafted Mobley ahead of Scottie Barnes.
If they had drafted Barnes and kept Hartenstein ... they could have had a higher ceiling for sure.
May 2, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Alright, I'm willing to say it.
The Cavs made a mistake when they drafted Mobley ahead of Scottie Barnes.
If they had drafted Barnes and kept Hartenstein ... they could have had a higher ceiling for sure.
The Cavs made a mistake when they drafted Mobley ahead of Scottie Barnes.
If they had drafted Barnes and kept Hartenstein ... they could have had a higher ceiling for sure.
US harasses Europe to spend more on defense
Europe agrees to purchase arms from US defense manufacturers
US starts war
US can no longer afford to export said arms
Europe has to be so annoyed with us
Europe agrees to purchase arms from US defense manufacturers
US starts war
US can no longer afford to export said arms
Europe has to be so annoyed with us
May 1, 2026 at 11:26 PM
US harasses Europe to spend more on defense
Europe agrees to purchase arms from US defense manufacturers
US starts war
US can no longer afford to export said arms
Europe has to be so annoyed with us
Europe agrees to purchase arms from US defense manufacturers
US starts war
US can no longer afford to export said arms
Europe has to be so annoyed with us
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is that bad?
"The contract provisions...allow wealthy donors with business before the federal government to contribute anonymously to a sitting president’s pet project, while exempting the White House from key conflict of interest safeguards and limiting scrutiny by Congress and the public."
"The contract provisions...allow wealthy donors with business before the federal government to contribute anonymously to a sitting president’s pet project, while exempting the White House from key conflict of interest safeguards and limiting scrutiny by Congress and the public."
Trump fought to keep the ballroom fundraising contract secret. Here’s what’s in it.
The agreement governing hundreds of millions in private donations was kept secret until a watchdog group sued and a judge ordered it disclosed.
wapo.st
April 23, 2026 at 1:43 AM
is that bad?
"The contract provisions...allow wealthy donors with business before the federal government to contribute anonymously to a sitting president’s pet project, while exempting the White House from key conflict of interest safeguards and limiting scrutiny by Congress and the public."
"The contract provisions...allow wealthy donors with business before the federal government to contribute anonymously to a sitting president’s pet project, while exempting the White House from key conflict of interest safeguards and limiting scrutiny by Congress and the public."
LeBron is the most absurd thing in the history of sports.
April 25, 2026 at 12:50 AM
LeBron is the most absurd thing in the history of sports.
Once it was clear that US armed forces could not open the Strait militarily, we decided to take credit for the fact that it was closed.
An absolutely critical waterway in the global economy is stuck in the “You can’t fire me, I QUIT!” stage of imbecile behavior. And we are the imbeciles.
Great 😔
An absolutely critical waterway in the global economy is stuck in the “You can’t fire me, I QUIT!” stage of imbecile behavior. And we are the imbeciles.
Great 😔
Q: "Is the U.S. Navy in charge of the Strait of Hormuz? Who specifically is in charge right now?"
Mike Waltz: "The Strait of Hormuz is an international waterway…Ultimately, it's the U.S. Navy and President Trump the decides what comes in and what comes out."
Mike Waltz: "The Strait of Hormuz is an international waterway…Ultimately, it's the U.S. Navy and President Trump the decides what comes in and what comes out."
April 19, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Once it was clear that US armed forces could not open the Strait militarily, we decided to take credit for the fact that it was closed.
An absolutely critical waterway in the global economy is stuck in the “You can’t fire me, I QUIT!” stage of imbecile behavior. And we are the imbeciles.
Great 😔
An absolutely critical waterway in the global economy is stuck in the “You can’t fire me, I QUIT!” stage of imbecile behavior. And we are the imbeciles.
Great 😔
Why is the team with the 41 year old LeBron James - the guy that consistently picks apart a half court defense after undersized defenders attempt to cover him in the post - trying to RUN RUN RUN and turning the ball over carelessly?
Save the legs, and the possessions, by SLOWING DOWN
Save the legs, and the possessions, by SLOWING DOWN
April 19, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Why is the team with the 41 year old LeBron James - the guy that consistently picks apart a half court defense after undersized defenders attempt to cover him in the post - trying to RUN RUN RUN and turning the ball over carelessly?
Save the legs, and the possessions, by SLOWING DOWN
Save the legs, and the possessions, by SLOWING DOWN
"Why are we playing 'Let It Snow'"?!?!
.....
"Either that or Happy Hour started early in the organ room"
We need a Hammy Quotes account on BlueSky
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"Either that or Happy Hour started early in the organ room"
We need a Hammy Quotes account on BlueSky
April 13, 2026 at 2:07 AM
"Why are we playing 'Let It Snow'"?!?!
.....
"Either that or Happy Hour started early in the organ room"
We need a Hammy Quotes account on BlueSky
.....
"Either that or Happy Hour started early in the organ room"
We need a Hammy Quotes account on BlueSky
This is such an unserious country man. How are we supposed to just read "THE POPE IS WEAK ON CRIME" and then go to work tomorrow like everything is just a fkn normal Monday?
CANADA, CAN YOU HEAR ME CALLING? DO YOU NEED ANY HELP UP THERE?
CANADA, CAN YOU HEAR ME CALLING? DO YOU NEED ANY HELP UP THERE?
April 13, 2026 at 1:41 AM
This is such an unserious country man. How are we supposed to just read "THE POPE IS WEAK ON CRIME" and then go to work tomorrow like everything is just a fkn normal Monday?
CANADA, CAN YOU HEAR ME CALLING? DO YOU NEED ANY HELP UP THERE?
CANADA, CAN YOU HEAR ME CALLING? DO YOU NEED ANY HELP UP THERE?
Reality might set in tomorrow! Eeeeek 😱
So it is abundantly clear that the cease-fire 'deal' was more a project of imagination / face-saving than an actual agreement, yet the market has not reflected this quite yet. Is the stock market bounce reflecting the fact that the US may just claim victory and walk away? Seems like what's going on.
April 12, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Reality might set in tomorrow! Eeeeek 😱
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José Ramírez just became first player in franchise history with one home run against all 29 MLB teams.
Solo shot opens the scoring in Atlanta.
Solo shot opens the scoring in Atlanta.
April 11, 2026 at 11:20 PM
José Ramírez just became first player in franchise history with one home run against all 29 MLB teams.
Solo shot opens the scoring in Atlanta.
Solo shot opens the scoring in Atlanta.
So it is abundantly clear that the cease-fire 'deal' was more a project of imagination / face-saving than an actual agreement, yet the market has not reflected this quite yet. Is the stock market bounce reflecting the fact that the US may just claim victory and walk away? Seems like what's going on.
April 10, 2026 at 1:46 AM
So it is abundantly clear that the cease-fire 'deal' was more a project of imagination / face-saving than an actual agreement, yet the market has not reflected this quite yet. Is the stock market bounce reflecting the fact that the US may just claim victory and walk away? Seems like what's going on.
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Evolution of Cleveland's all-time games played leader (the year in which each record was broken)
1901 - Ollie Pickering
1902 - Bill Bradley
1911 - Nap Lajoie
1918 - Terry Turner
2026 - Jose Ramirez
1901 - Ollie Pickering
1902 - Bill Bradley
1911 - Nap Lajoie
1918 - Terry Turner
2026 - Jose Ramirez
April 6, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Evolution of Cleveland's all-time games played leader (the year in which each record was broken)
1901 - Ollie Pickering
1902 - Bill Bradley
1911 - Nap Lajoie
1918 - Terry Turner
2026 - Jose Ramirez
1901 - Ollie Pickering
1902 - Bill Bradley
1911 - Nap Lajoie
1918 - Terry Turner
2026 - Jose Ramirez
Absolutely loved the Chernow biography of Grant and came away with an entirely new appreciation for him.
An incredible man. A flawed man, but an incredible man nonetheless. In fact his flaws made him even more incredible, in a way.
An incredible man. A flawed man, but an incredible man nonetheless. In fact his flaws made him even more incredible, in a way.
“Well, Grant, we’ve had the devil’s own day.”
“Yes. Lick ‘em tomorrow, though.”
~Exchange between Generals William T. Sherman & Ulysses S. Grant on evening of 4/6/1862 (164 years ago tonight) after battle of Shiloh’s first day. The Union won the battle the next day.
Images: Library of Congress.
“Yes. Lick ‘em tomorrow, though.”
~Exchange between Generals William T. Sherman & Ulysses S. Grant on evening of 4/6/1862 (164 years ago tonight) after battle of Shiloh’s first day. The Union won the battle the next day.
Images: Library of Congress.
April 6, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Absolutely loved the Chernow biography of Grant and came away with an entirely new appreciation for him.
An incredible man. A flawed man, but an incredible man nonetheless. In fact his flaws made him even more incredible, in a way.
An incredible man. A flawed man, but an incredible man nonetheless. In fact his flaws made him even more incredible, in a way.
Of course. The countries getting bombed by Iran as a consequence of this war are not going to immediately agree to a peace deal and start paying a toll to use the strait because … that’s called losing. You clearly lost if you do that.
MBS is telling Trump he can't stop now. He has to finish the Iranian regime off. talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/there...
April 5, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Of course. The countries getting bombed by Iran as a consequence of this war are not going to immediately agree to a peace deal and start paying a toll to use the strait because … that’s called losing. You clearly lost if you do that.
OpenAI shuts down Sora then spends 9 figures on a podcast? I would say their core business is not on track to make any money and they are grasping.
April 5, 2026 at 5:46 AM
OpenAI shuts down Sora then spends 9 figures on a podcast? I would say their core business is not on track to make any money and they are grasping.
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After taking time to connect with the Pretti family and with their consent, we are honored to share that we have created the Alex Pretti Nursing Scholarship.
For those interested, you can learn more and make a gift here: crowdfund.umn.edu/campaigns/Al...
For those interested, you can learn more and make a gift here: crowdfund.umn.edu/campaigns/Al...
April 1, 2026 at 8:16 PM
After taking time to connect with the Pretti family and with their consent, we are honored to share that we have created the Alex Pretti Nursing Scholarship.
For those interested, you can learn more and make a gift here: crowdfund.umn.edu/campaigns/Al...
For those interested, you can learn more and make a gift here: crowdfund.umn.edu/campaigns/Al...
The White Sox have a -30 run differential already. 7 games.
a man in a basketball jersey is looking at the camera .
ALT: a man in a basketball jersey is looking at the camera .
media.tenor.com
April 4, 2026 at 3:42 AM
The White Sox have a -30 run differential already. 7 games.
I’m thinking that the extremely rich petrostates are not going to tolerate a world where they hand millions of dollars per year to Iran so they can sail through the Strait of Hormuz. But will they act independently? Seems not.
April 3, 2026 at 4:24 AM
I’m thinking that the extremely rich petrostates are not going to tolerate a world where they hand millions of dollars per year to Iran so they can sail through the Strait of Hormuz. But will they act independently? Seems not.
Eric Sabrowski is the new Cade Smith ... and maybe just as good?
April 2, 2026 at 2:31 AM
Eric Sabrowski is the new Cade Smith ... and maybe just as good?