Probstisms

  • The Chicago Bears radio broadcast is almost unlistenable with Tom Thayer as the color commentator. Of course, I understand how disappointing the Bears are and have been for some time, but Thayer’s constant negativity makes this even worse.

    Need a great example of a passionate former player broadcasting for a struggling team, go back and listen to replays of the great Ron Santo. He wore his heart on his sleeve, and you could feel his heart break when things weren’t going well for the Cubs, but you never felt negativity like the kind that flows from Thayer’s mouth.

    It’s time for a change.

  • This is what happens when supporters of one of our major political parties elects candidates that couldn’t pass a civics test even if it was open book.

    Steve Scalise drops speaker bid as House devolves into further turmoil

  • Starlink’s biggest issue is not going to be its technology. Its success will come down to trust of its leadership of which there is very little in the population as a whole.

    SpaceX details Starlink-for-phones plan, launching in 2024 | Ars Technica

  • Dems ‘Have Passion for Stealing’ Elections: Fox News Lets Gingrich’s Lies Go Unchallenged

    Knock it off, Newt!

    You were once second in line to the United States presidency. You know what you are saying is complete nonsense. Everyone knows that you know this.

    Have some respect for the office you once held and speak truthfully from the position you now hold. Words are important.

  • John Coltrane and Eric Dolphy’s fearless experiment sets a new album ablaze

    Coltrane fans, mark your calendars for July 14th! If the single of “Impressions” is any indicator, this album is going to be massively fun to explore.

  • I delayed applying for an Apple Card until recently when Apple introduced their savings account with 4.15% APY paid monthly but accrues daily.

    The features of the Wallet app for Apple Card are outstanding! It is easy to keep track of your spending and has a visual indicator of the categories with the most spending. Most importantly, it is easy to pay your balance daily if you so desire.

    Apple should consider creating some sort of WalletKit or API so other banks can make it so easy to really control credit card spending. The Apple Card already has great features that differentiate it from other cards. Consumers will continue to use it even if other banks are able to enhance their user experience with an enhanced Wallet app.

  • Augie Ray on Mastodon

    Pretty sure Augie nails it with this post!

    “Business leaders: We can’t find enough workers!

    Workers: You could pay more.

    Business: Nope.

    Workers: Better benefits?

    Business: No.

    Workers: More flexible hours?

    Business: No way.

    Workers: Treat your current employees better to build your employer brand?

    Business: Never.

    Workers: Well, what’s left?!

    Business: Child labor!”

  • I would like to see Automattic enhance the architecture of their Jetpack app so that if a plugin adds options to the compose page, those options are also displayed in the app. Seems like something that should be possible and would benefit all users.

  • House Republicans pass resolution overturning student loan cancellation; Biden vows to veto

    I understand the debate about the pandemic-related loan forgiveness proposal, but why would House Republicans go after the loan forgiveness program for public servants? Aren’t they supposed to be public servants too? Aren’t they hurting their own? Oh, that’s right – most of these folks have never served the public and still don’t.

  • Deion Sanders: ‘Idiotic’ that Bears’ Devin Hester is not in HOF

    I’m with Neon Deion on this one!