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Dan Meyer

@meyersmusings.bsky.social

Born/raised/living in Western New York. Life is unpredictable. Have fun! Opinions posted here are mine.

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Failures on sports' biggest stages provide unique glimpse into how to overcome adversity Athletes confront failure as often as success during competition. High-profile mistakes, like Simone Biles' "twisties" or Bill Buckner's infamous error, are reminders of this reality.

"Failures on sports’ biggest stages provide unique glimpse into how to overcome adversity"
apnews.com/article/athl...
via @apnews.com

14.10.2025 16:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Diane Keaton's Charmingly Chaotic Interview On "The Colbert Report"
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Diane Keaton's Charmingly Chaotic Interview On "The Colbert Report"

This archived @comedycentral.bsky.social interview from 2012 was re-aired yesterday (10/13/25) on CBS.

"Diane Keaton's Charmingly Chaotic Interview On 'The Colbert Report'"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZ42...
via @colbertlateshow.bsky.social

14.10.2025 14:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a black remote control with a red button that says return ALT: a black remote control with a red button that says return

Mariners-Blue Jays.
Bills-Falcons.
Bears-Commanders.
Dodgers-Brewers.

13.10.2025 22:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

- Rocky Marciano

- Mary Lou Retton

- Yogi Berra

- Mario Andretti

- Phil Esposito

13.10.2025 19:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Bari Weiss: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
YouTube video by LastWeekTonight Bari Weiss: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

"Bari Weiss: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gieT...
via @lastweektonight.com

13.10.2025 11:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

FYI:
@ipostnews.bsky.social is now posting content on @bsky.app .

12.10.2025 14:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Spotted on South Buffalo Street in the Village of Hamburg:

12.10.2025 02:57 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

But they said he was hit by the pitch and was awarded first base.
Wow.

11.10.2025 04:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Another fabulous sporting event.
The fans of the Tigers and the Mariners are on edge.
Playoff baseball can be so intense.
@mlb.com

11.10.2025 02:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is a fantastic sporting event.
Fans of the Dodgers and the Phillies must be going bonkers.
Playoff baseball is the best.
@mlb.com

10.10.2025 00:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Football Is Winning the Ratings Battle With CBS, Fox, NBC and ESPN all hitting decade-high viewership, the NFL and college football are thriving.

"While scripted television fights for relevance and streaming services burn through cash chasing the next hit, football continues to deliver the one thing very few else can guarantee: live national moments."

Read this:

cultureofsport.substack.com/p/football-i...
via @mrdavidskilling.bsky.social

09.10.2025 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Scientist on three-week off-grid hike finds out he's won the Nobel prize Dr Fred Ramsdell was "living his best life" offline when the Nobel committee tried to contact him.

The statement said while the committee was trying to reach him Ramsdell "was living his best life and was off the grid on a preplanned hiking trip."

Read this story:

"Scientist's off-grid hike interrupted by news of Nobel Prize win"
www.bbc.com/news/article...
via @bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social

09.10.2025 18:21 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Awaiting a preseason prediction podcast sometime today/tonight/tomorrow from @matthewfairburn.bsky.social and @sabresprospects.bsky.social to hear their prognostications for the Sabres and the rest of the NHL for the 2025-26 regular season.

09.10.2025 17:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Solid piece by Matt.
Overall, the telecasts are fine.
I just want the-powers-that-be to allow members of the broadcast team to be more critical of a franchise that has floundered for a decade-plus.
I also wish there were less paid promotional spots for sports gambling websites and related nonsense.

09.10.2025 15:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This analysis piece by Jay Skurski is spot-on.
Matt Milano had been a tremendous player for Buffalo, but his recent injury history should be an indication it's time for the Bills to eventually move on.
It's a shame, but it's the nature of professional sports.

09.10.2025 12:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Read more here:

"He used to work for X. Here’s what he says is wrong about Musk’s stance on the mainstream media."
www.cnn.com/2025/10/07/b...
by @hadasgold.bsky.social via @cnn.com

09.10.2025 00:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"Social media is not journalism. Social media platforms are a great place to do journalism... but the platforms themselves are not replacing the craft of journalism. The craft of journalism is different than sharing the raw feed."

- Dave Heinzinger, former communications director for Twitter/X

09.10.2025 00:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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How TikTok keeps its users scrolling for hours a day Washington Post reporters analyzed data from over 800 TikTok users to learn how the app turns people into power users, some of whom spend hours per day scrolling.

"How TikTok keeps its users scrolling for hours a day"
www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/int...
via @washingtonpost.com

08.10.2025 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And that's why they play nine innings.
Entertaining ballgame.
They will do it all over again tomorrow night.
@mlb.com

08.10.2025 03:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I recommend two pieces of sourdough toast with peanut butter spread on both with a sliced banana on top.

08.10.2025 03:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

He eats a two-foot submarine sandwich before every game?!?!
And people wonder why this franchise hasn't qualified for postseason play in 14 years.
The team psychotherapist and trainer need to discuss this.

08.10.2025 03:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

As the kids like to say these days... "legend."

08.10.2025 02:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

UPDATE:
It's now raucous and loud at Yankee Stadium.
Aaron Judge has woken everyone up.
Lots of game still left to play tonight.
Postseason baseball is the best baseball.
@mlb.com

08.10.2025 02:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

It's a very quiet Yankee Stadium so far this evening in Game 3.
It really feels as though Toronto knows they are in complete control this series and can take it in a sweep.
New York looks intimidated and still shocked at what happened in Games 1 and 2.
The Blue Jays have the upper-hand.
@mlb.com

08.10.2025 00:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Bills are 4-1 but in need of a critical fix:

"Buffalo's hardships on third downs are partly due to cornerbacks. At this stage in Tre'Davious White's career, he can't keep up... top corner Christian Benford has been worse than expected and Taron Johsnon hasn't been much better.
via @theathletic.com

08.10.2025 00:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CBS News poll finds few feel shutdown is worth it, low marks for Republicans, Democrats and Trump's handling Americans are concerned about the effect of the shutdown on the economy, amid unease about jobs and inflation.

"CBS News poll finds few feel shutdown is worth it, low marks for Republicans, Democrats and Trump's handling"
www.cbsnews.com/news/cbs-new...
via @cbsnews.com

06.10.2025 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Some vocal and cocky Bills fans I've talked to have been mentioning the possibility of a perfect season.
I still think they could finish 15-2 or 14-3.
Everyone needs to recognize that losses do happen, especially against divisional does.
To lose at home to New England will drive some people nuts.

06.10.2025 03:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes sir.
Losses happen.
Just don't allow them to occur in consecutive weeks and all will be well.

06.10.2025 03:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Nowhere close to season ending.
This team will likely will 14 or 15 games.
It's a loss.
They happen.
It's more important to New England's slow and angonising rebuild than to anything Buffalo will accomplish this season.

06.10.2025 03:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

All is well.
But the Bills fans previously talking 17-0 and a cake walk to the Super Bowl can take a step back, evaluate what happened, and regain their composure.
Buffalo will likely still win the division with ease.

06.10.2025 03:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

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