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What could possibly go wrong with rigged Census numbers?

I recall the glory days of the Angels. After winning that World Series in the early 00s I was certain they would be winning for a long time to come. Not only did that not happen, but it was bungled so badly that they couldn't manage to win with both Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout. I really do hope for better results for the Angels, despite the forced narrative that they are crosstown rivals, I've always had a soft spot for 'em.

It's fascinating to me how these types of phenomonea develop.

Ohtani will inarguably be taking home $700 million via this deal, and I disagree with the notion that the contract should be described as anything other than that big number from a bottom-line perspective. But what matters, especially with regards to the Competitive Balance Tax (CBT), is the present value of the contract.

There are lots of reasons to love the Dodgers signing of Shohei Ohtani. Acquiring an all-time talent? Brilliant. The unprecedented $700 million contract with deferred payments that allows for payroll flexibility? Yes please. The sweet, sweet, salty tears of Giants fans? Maaaybe the best of all?

I really enjoyed this short documentary about a mysterious, very remote village in Madagascar that Vox spotted in satellite imagery.

After the loss to OU, I was certain Texas didn't have a shot at the CFP, but it's been absolute chaos and they're in. Hook 'em!

This must've been so much fun for the team at Earl Hays Press:

One of Adam's favorite movie MacGuffins is the secret agent go-bag, containing all the documentation and ephemera a spy would need to travel the world or make a quick escape. Returning to the legendary Earl Hays Press, Adam challenges their propmakers to create a go-bag equivalent for a 1940's era fictional spy!

I am proud of Austin for taking this step. It's amusing to see right-leaning opinions oppose it. You'd think supporting developers' property rights is something they'd embrace. Ah well.