Bobby Cox, the former manager of the Atlanta Braves, has died at 84. He had a stroke in 2019 and had some cardiac issues.

Cox's legacy is impressive; in June 1990 he took the helm of a team in last place and led them to the World Series that year, though they lost to the Twins in seven games. But that began a record 14 consecutive division titles, five NL pennants, and a WS win in 1995.

RIP, Mr. Cox, and thanks adding so much to baseball's heritage. Condolences to your fans, friends, family and loved ones.

I bought a pair of these for my wife and I for our anniversary (they'll probably get most of their use when we fly).
I got them in blue and black, and she gets her color choice.

I went riding shortly after I put my dinner in the smoker. I had an hour and a half window and it had warmed up after the morning rains. I went riding again after dinner and between the two rides I logged fifty seven miles. It wasn't as warm as yesterday but there was zero wind. It was a great afternoon and early evening to be riding. I only saw one other cyclist on the sidewalk South. As you get into the town South there is a sidewalk on each side of the four lane road. He was on the other sidewalk and was basically riding against traffic. He was riding an e-bike that has the battery built into the down tube. He was moving just a bit slower than me until I was across the road from him and then he sped up. I kept my pace and we pretty much were traveling at the same speed. He was a grown man and was pedaling.
It's always good to see someone pedaling an e-bike.

A substantial rain didn't materialize this morning but it rained some. Total rainfall at my house was .22 inch. It is so dry here that by mid afternoon there wasn't any evidence of rain to be seen. A little rain is better than no rain. I'll take what fell and like it.

I smoked some bacon wrapped chicken livers for dinner. I like them fried better but it was a mother's day meal request. They are plenty easy to smoke but wrapping them proves difficult. I smoked them at 260° for an hour and forty five minutes. Internal temp was 170° but I wouldn't have minded the bacon being a bit crisper. There are enough left over for my dinner tomorrow. If I decide to heat them up, I'll bake them at 350° until I have crispy bacon. I'll likely eat them cold. I like them just as well hot or cold.

I smoked some bacon wrapped chicken livers and steamed some broccoli florets.

olbriar said:

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yah plastic jugs need t0 be hidden away, because light will catch up and that is why they sp0il s0 much, all hail cardb0ard b0xes f0r jugs yay.

Speaking 0f, my C0usin's children misses his m0m.
We all d0 miss my Aunt Gerri...

rootabaga said:

Hope you feel better soon, Milo!

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Thanks, I went thr0ugh therapy but I have st0pped excerising with the app f0r like the past few days n0w, I g0t t0 let them rest up...

Every Day - Buddy Holly

I Am A Rock - Simon & Garfunkel

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I'm trying to shed my winter hibernation fat. I always gain a few pounds across the winter with the idleness the cold weather creates. This year it was over ten pounds and I'm finding it alarmingly difficult to work it off.

I’m addicted to brake fluid, but it’s OK because I can stop at any time.

The_Chief said:

That could easily have given her a splitting headache...

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Yeah, at least she avoided an unscheduled hair cut.

There's a Google Photos help page at Google Photos Help. That used to have a "contact us" link at the bottom, but like many of these companies that has now gone, but there is a "troubleshoot or send feedback" option. Or if you are logged into the Photos app you can tap on your avatar (top-right corner of the screen), scroll down to the bottom and click on "help and feedback", then scroll down again and there's a "send feedback" at the bottom.

Automate version 1.51.1

What’s new:

• Documentation search
• Fixed ADB protocol set block with Protocol set to USB
• Fixed Assist request often not showing on Android 7.1 and lower
• Fixed Flashlight enabled block using proceed When changed after Immediate

is it the manufacturers or is it the carriers?
seems more of a carrier thing to be locked up like that

The_Chief said:

Other than ebay or Craigslist, maybe FB Marketplace, and that's a risk of stolen phones that are blacklisted... manufacturers have really locked down bootloaders and rooting is near impossible on anything besides Pixel devices

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After stinking up the entirety of MLB and being dead last in the American Central, They have won nine of their last eleven games. They are far from playing shut down baseball but at least they have been watchable. Their pitching has improved and their defense has played solid ball. Their offense isn't lights out but they have been able to produce runs and haven't folded when they had to produce. The Central doesn't have a clear leader. The win loss percentages has the entire Central in a tight race. I'm sure there will be some separation by the break. The Royals have won the first two of four against the Guardians and then they host the Detroit for three. They need to stay hot and win those games. What an opportunity to move up in the standings that won't likely happen. 😆