Alastair
@a.mckenty.me
Hockey (Jets), Football (Bombers & 49ers), technology, weather
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In the century leading up to 1975, nearly 6000 freighters went down in the Great Lakes.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
November 11, 2025 at 1:50 AM
In the century leading up to 1975, nearly 6000 freighters went down in the Great Lakes.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
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This is weird, right?
November 10, 2025 at 2:12 AM
This is weird, right?
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This is really good. A clearly written summary of the many harms caused by AI, with copious references.
Researchers at the Citizen Lab and director @rondeibert.bsky.social sign open letter to the Canadian Minister of AI and Minister of Industry rejecting the “National Sprint” on AI strategy.
Read it here: bccla.org/policy-submi...
Read it here: bccla.org/policy-submi...
OPEN LETTER to the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation from civil society organizations and individuals opposing "National Sprint" consultation on AI strategy - BC Civil Liberti...
The Honourable Mélanie JolyMinister of IndustryHouse of CommonsOttawa, OntarioK1A 0A6 The Honourable Evan SolomonMinister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital InnovationHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontar...
bccla.org
November 10, 2025 at 2:15 AM
This is really good. A clearly written summary of the many harms caused by AI, with copious references.
The decision to kick that by the o-lineman is both peak CFL and absolutely terrible. Hoped I could at least cheer on Buck Pierce next week. Go Als, I guess
November 9, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The decision to kick that by the o-lineman is both peak CFL and absolutely terrible. Hoped I could at least cheer on Buck Pierce next week. Go Als, I guess
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AND HE WAS LIKE, BUT NOT MY FACE, RIGHT? AND I WAS LIKE WELL IT'S A FACE, SO
November 7, 2025 at 12:20 AM
AND HE WAS LIKE, BUT NOT MY FACE, RIGHT? AND I WAS LIKE WELL IT'S A FACE, SO
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Just like an old Clint Eastwood Classic
November 5, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Just like an old Clint Eastwood Classic
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Nikola Jokic messes up Domantas Sabonis' hair with the laser assist to Gordon
November 4, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Nikola Jokic messes up Domantas Sabonis' hair with the laser assist to Gordon
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Please enjoy this which popped into my head after seeing the Trivago guy too many times in short succession last night
November 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Please enjoy this which popped into my head after seeing the Trivago guy too many times in short succession last night
Please enjoy this which popped into my head after seeing the Trivago guy too many times in short succession last night
November 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Please enjoy this which popped into my head after seeing the Trivago guy too many times in short succession last night
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TIRED: pitchers plunking batters
WIRED: batters plunking pitchers
WIRED: batters plunking pitchers
November 2, 2025 at 1:29 AM
TIRED: pitchers plunking batters
WIRED: batters plunking pitchers
WIRED: batters plunking pitchers
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Who did this?!
November 1, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Who did this?!
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Only 4 pitchers have recorded a Pitcher’s Cycle — striking out every batter in the opposing lineup — in the World Series:
Trey Yesavage, 2025 G5
Randy Johnson, 2001 G2
Bob Gibson, 1968 G1
Jesse Barnes, 1921 G6
Trey Yesavage, 2025 G5
Randy Johnson, 2001 G2
Bob Gibson, 1968 G1
Jesse Barnes, 1921 G6
Trey Yesavage struck out all 9 Dodgers at least once tonight, a feat that Herm Krabbenhoft dubbed a “pitcher’s cycle”
sabr.org/journal/arti...
sabr.org/journal/arti...
The Pitcher’s Cycle: Definition and Achievers (1893–2023) – Society for American Baseball Research
sabr.org
October 30, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Only 4 pitchers have recorded a Pitcher’s Cycle — striking out every batter in the opposing lineup — in the World Series:
Trey Yesavage, 2025 G5
Randy Johnson, 2001 G2
Bob Gibson, 1968 G1
Jesse Barnes, 1921 G6
Trey Yesavage, 2025 G5
Randy Johnson, 2001 G2
Bob Gibson, 1968 G1
Jesse Barnes, 1921 G6
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Space is a lot closer than most people realise
by u/Many-Excitement3246
by u/Many-Excitement3246
October 29, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Space is a lot closer than most people realise
by u/Many-Excitement3246
by u/Many-Excitement3246
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I regret to inform everyone that my pedantic brain couldn’t let me live until I knew whether or not dodger blue and blue jays blue are the same blue. They are ONE PANTONE NUMBER APART.
October 29, 2025 at 2:18 AM
I regret to inform everyone that my pedantic brain couldn’t let me live until I knew whether or not dodger blue and blue jays blue are the same blue. They are ONE PANTONE NUMBER APART.
Not surprising but it still sucks
No Springer
October 28, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Not surprising but it still sucks
This ump is gonna kill me. Low zone doesn't exist for the Jays pitchers but sure does for the Dodgers
October 28, 2025 at 6:33 AM
This ump is gonna kill me. Low zone doesn't exist for the Jays pitchers but sure does for the Dodgers
Ok but seriously, what's the plan later today if you use Bieber?!
October 28, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Ok but seriously, what's the plan later today if you use Bieber?!