Mastodawn

The first women's frozen four semifinal was a real snoozer.

Second one? Not so much. Penn State (playing at home as hosts!) and Wisconsin heading to overtime, tied 3-3 after Tessa Janecke tied it on a late breakaway.

#hnom
#ncaa

Nicholas Guarracino 2d ago

It's been a poorly kept secret for a while now, but today it became official that the Bridgeport Islanders are moving to Hamilton.

Pretty bummed about it, even though I am a Devils fan. The Islanders were dreadful the past few years, but it was always a fun place to catch a game.

I really wish we could make pro hockey work in this state.

#hnom
#ahl

Nicholas Guarracino 2d ago

So disgraceful that I can't even bring myself to make a snarky joke about it. Imagine what we could do with $200 billion if we weren't spending it to kill people.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/19/world/middleeast/pentagon-200-billion-iran-war-funding-hegseth.html?unlocked_article_code=1.UVA.wLEe.srzfi-zBIZ6F&smid=url-share

Pentagon Seeks Additional $200 Billion to Fund Iran War

The request, which the White House has not yet submitted to Congress, is already encountering some resistance.

The New York Times

Nicholas Guarracino 3d ago

I've already scoped it out, and it's simply too cold today. It's too late for me, but you should just crawl back into bed while you still can.

Nicholas Guarracino 4d ago

Got bloodwork back from my physical. I was told my cholesterol levels were fine "for a man of my age" (which is 47.) I have no idea if that should make me happy or angry or depressed or maybe all of the above?

Nicholas Guarracino Mar 14

The Onion Mar 13

Pete Hegseth Questions What Girls Were Doing In School To Begin With https://theonion.com/pete-hegseth-questions-what-girls-were-doing-in-school-to-begin-with/

Nicholas Guarracino Mar 13

JA Westenberg Mar 13

All we did was give stupid people faster access to other stupid people and now we act surprised when the stupidity compounds

Nicholas Guarracino Mar 12

I could start working right now by walking the ten feet across the room to my desk. Alas, it's Thursday, the mandated "in the office" day. So I'll spend close to an hour slogging through this gross fog so I can sit at that desk instead. Definitely the most productive use of everybody's time.

Nicholas Guarracino Mar 12

David Ho Mar 12

The 2026 National Science Foundation budget is $8.75 Billion.

First 6 Days of Iran War Cost ...

First 6 Days of Iran War Cost U.S. $11.3 Billion, Pentagon Says

Defense Department officials told Congress that the estimate excludes many costs tied to the military buildup. Airstrikes were shaking Beirut and Tehran, and the price of oil surged past $100 a barrel.

The New York Times

Nicholas Guarracino Mar 12

That was a pretty good thunderstorm that just rolled on through. The dog (whose baseline is to be a little on edge) was completely freaked out.