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@Piano-Dad said: Yes, Rogers could lose in MI If the Dem wave is big enough, it could carry El-Sayed too. But it didn’t have to be this way. According to The Economist shortly before the primary, the generic Dem had a 84% win probability over the generic republican on the senate ballot. A few days later when El-Sayed won, Rogers had the advantage by 4 percentage pts. This is starting to remind me of the tea party a decade ago or Maga in 2018 and 2022. A number of winnable seats were lost because primary voters put someone too extreme on the ballot. [image: 1786836997702-img_3595.jpeg]

That’s so lovely. Well done! (I like how we can see your reflection in the pino desk)

@jon-nyc OUCH!

WTF?

Haven't made these breakfast pizzas but they look delish. [image: 20260810_152840-Edited-4x3-Copy-800x600.jpg] https://breadtopia.com/egg-and-herb-breakfast-pizzas/?utm_content

Bears announced a few days ago they're continuing their focus on Hammond. Fingers still crossed. From a prof at Ball State University. Guess some Hoosiers don't want the Bears to move there any more than some of us Illinoisans want them to stay here. https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2026/07/20/lets-hope-the-chicago-bears-stay-in-illinois/

A380

@AndyD I saw a version with fingering.. many in the Henle app? I was planning on buying it soon, so I’ll let you know. I need to “finish” two pieces before I start this one. I’d love it if I could finish those two by the end of this month.

@dolmansaxlil I loved Notre Dame, too, and climbing up to the bell tower. LOUD. But cool to be up with the gargoyles.

@bernard I love that first blue house you showed. That’s a great color, and dark enough if you’re looking for heat retention. What would you choose for your trim? And would it work with your deck?

You can only pick from the available candidates. The people who run are motiviated by how the current system works. Sadly it appears that many/most of them aren't serving their constituents but are rather serving themselves.

(d) All of the above.

@AdagioM Thank you. No buzz problem.

From AI -Google "Regenerative braking reverses the electric motor to slow the car and recharge the battery. This process replaces standard friction, meaning physical brake pads are used much less often. As a result, brake pads on electric and hybrid vehicles can last anywhere from 70,000 to over 100,000 miles." Now I understand.

Sounds like a great birthday, Mik! Many happy returns!