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The spotted lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive insect that feeds on the sap of over 70 plants, including grapes, hops, and fruit trees, causing significant damage to crops and forests. It is characterized by its distinctive gray forewings with black spots and red and black hindwings. To control its spread, residents should inspect vehicles and outdoor items for egg masses (gray, clay-like) and destroy them, report sightings to local authorities, and stomp on adult insects. There isn’t a predator in the US…

I do... Damn PITA...

Round 11: Championship Half-Week This is it, vote for the state you want to win!!! The state with the most votes is the US Champion... As always, there are no specific criteria. Vote based on whatever reasoning you like. In the event of a tie, I’ll cast the deciding vote. Poll Deadline: Wednesday, September 17 at 3:00 PM ET

Nice comeback in the Backyard Brawl...

Utah Governor Says Social Media Is “A Cancer On Society Right Now” As He Laments Spread Of Video Of Charlie Kirk Killing https://deadline.com/2025/09/utah-governor-charlie-kirk-social-media-cancer-1236530008/ Utah Governor Spencer Cox called social media “a cancer on society right now,” as he lamented the proliferation of graphic videos of Charlie Kirk‘s assassination. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Cox said, “If you look at true political assassinations in this country, of someone of this stature, this feels a lot like the late 60s. And having one so gruesomely displayed on camera in all of our hands and in all of our pockets. We are not wired as human beings, biologically. Historically, we have not evolved in a way that we are capable of processing those types of violent imagery.” He also cited a video of the stabbing of a woman, a refugee from Ukraine, on Charlotte, NC public transit. “This is not good for us. It is not good to consume. Social media is a cancer on our society right now, and I would encourage people to log off, turn off, touch grass, hug a family member,” Cox said. “Go out and do good in your community. That is happening, and it is happening organically right now.” Videos of the killing were prevalent on social media platforms in the immediate aftermath of Kirk’s killing, showing the moment when he was struck by a bullet to the neck. The videos came from eyewitnesses who were present at Kirk’s appearance at Utah Valley University, where he was addressing thousands in the first stop of a college tour. Broadcast and cable networks like CNN did show some of the footage, but stopped the images and ran only audio, with the sounds of those in the crowd screaming. Kirk, 31, was among the most prominent influencers on the right, who capitalized on social media to reach and organize for the organization he co-founded, Turning Point USA, with millions of followers. A suspect, Tyler Robinson, 22, is in custody. Spokespersons for Google/YouTube, TikTok and X did not immediate respond to requests for comment. A Meta spokesperson said that they are applying a warning label to footage of the shooting and restricting the videos to those 18 and older. They also are removing content that “glorifies or supports the incident or the perpetrator,” the spokesperson said. Cox also called for restraint in reaction to Kirk’s assassination, noting that residents of Utah did not riot or loot or engage in violence, and instead held vigils and said prayers. “We can return violence with violence. We can return hate with hate,” Cox said. “And that’s the problem with political violence. It metastasizes, because we can always point the figure at the other side. At some point we have to find an offramp, or it’s going to get much, much worse.” “History will dictate that this is a turning point for our country,” he said. ---------------------------- Now? Where has he been for the past 15 years or so?

I think just the theaters, for now...

The US State Survivor Championship Match will feature: North Carolina -vs- South Carolina Voting will begin on Monday, 9/15...

Polly Holliday's death?

Comes out today...

My guess is because Volpe sucks hitting this year and Boone figured a bunt would get runners at second and third where a sac fly would score a run... Plus he does lead the team in sacrifice bunts this year... But that is just a guess since most teams don't attempt bunts very often...

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BTW, what game are you talking about here? I would like to checkout out the PBP...

Yes, this season hitting second or third...

Batting Order Positions Split G GS PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS TB GDP HBP SH SF IBB ROE BAbip tOPS+ sOPS+ Batting 2nd 65 65 294 245 54 81 16 2 17 41 7 1 45 79 .331 .432 .620 1.052 152 7 1 0 3 7 0 .421 93 174 Batting 3rd 69 69 305 240 61 74 12 0 27 57 4 3 59 68 .308 .449 .696 1.145 167 7 4 0 2 23 1 .320 108 18

I would guess to get two runners into scoring position... Playing small ball to try to jump-start a team... As for Judge hitting second, I would venture to get him more at-bats during a game hopefully...