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Also Daniel Kyvat is racing against an AI driven car this weekend at Yas Marina.


Will the AI Car also take Kvyat's seat and girlfriend?
This is a very unusual year for College football QBs and Nuss isn’t the only high profile guy who regressed. See Klubnik, Allar and Nico (though he put himself in a bad situation). As for the causes of the drop-off, with time will come prospective, and I don’t think we have the whole story yet.

Likely the best thing for Nuss would be to shut it down for this season and focus on rehab/recovery and NFL draft prep. If he’s really hurt - even if it is just a moderate yet nagging injury - there’s no point to continuing to play this year, as it does Nuss nor the team any good. The ‘26 NFL Draft QB class is so thin that I could see Nuss landing in the middle rounds on talent & 2024 performance alone, provided his workouts and interviews go well.

Espresso Portable Displays

Posted by NWHoustonTiger on 10/26/25 at 10:41 am
Looking for feedback on Espresso Displays or other Mac-compatible portable external displays. TIA!
Maybe this is an indication of why Redbull is so high on Linblad, despite a pretty lackluster season in F2. Linblad must have the "Doctor" Helmut Marko seal of approval.
If you are evaluating the issue of seed oils, here’s a few articles to read on pro’s & cons, research history, etc.

Harvard Medical School

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Regarding hexane, for example, the average person's intake of any possible residual traces of this chemical in oils and other foods is dwarfed by exposures from other sources, such as gasoline fumes. What's more, the dangerous compounds of heated seed oils in fast food are just one aspect of deep-fried fast foods like fries and chicken fingers. These foods also contain high amounts of fat, added sugar, salt, and calories. That's also true of other common calorie sources in the average American diet. "Seed oils are hiding in our food supply, mainly in crunchy, salty, or sweet snack foods that come in a bag, like chips, crackers, cookies, and other baked goods," Kane says. Finally, the linoleic concerns aren't backed by science. Research shows that increasing linoleic acid in the diet doesn't increase levels of inflammatory markers in the blood.


Mayo Clinic

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However, it’s important to keep in mind that many processed, packaged foods contain seed oils — which is sometimes why seed oils are thought of as unhealthy. “We do know that diets high in processed foods are linked to poorer health outcomes,” says Ewoldt. “The seed oil is not the likely driver for negative health effects. These processed foods also tend to have higher levels of refined carbohydrates, salt and sugar, which are all things we know in excess can impact health negatively.”


Johns Hopkins

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Seed oils do not cause inflammation, according to nutrition scientists. The concern that they do is based on a misunderstanding of the omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids they contain—essential meaning that humans cannot produce these on their own, so we have to get them from food. Omega-3 and omega-6, the main classes of polyunsaturated fatty acids, exist in high amounts in many seeds, nuts, tofu, fatty fish, seaweed, and eggs, and they play important roles in our overall health. Christopher Gardner, director of nutrition studies at the Stanford Prevention Research Center, explains in an episode Public Health On Call that in addition to providing energy, omega-3 fatty acids are also anti-inflammatory, help lower triglycerides, and help with blood vessel constriction and dilation. “Omega-6s do many of the same things,” just not as effectively as omega-3s, he says. “Somewhere along the line, this got flipped into a misunderstanding that … [omega-6s] do the opposite of omega-3s.”




But tell me about how some IndyCar guy can definitely hang w/ Max in the same car.

re: Boxer briefs for exercise rec

Posted by NWHoustonTiger on 9/5/25 at 3:56 pm to
Wirecutter has some good recommendations. I think a lot of posters here are pretty high on Ex Officio. Personally, I like Under Armor, CRZ Yoga (Amazon brand that’s a Lululemon dupe), and the Kirkland Brand mentioned by Wirecutter. Those Kirkland boxer briefs are far and away the best value and maybe the best performing.
Is it just me, or were the LSU Frats in the late 90’s pretty segregated by geography?
New Orleans - Fiji, Acacia, Kappa Sig
BR & Shreveport - Sigma Chi & Lambda Chi (“Milk & Donuts Boys” definitely fits)
NE Louisiana & Small Towns - KA
Acadiana - Sigma Nu
Expelled from the Depths of Netherworld - DKE

Sororities were a little more geographically diverse, but some tended to have more girls from one area than others. DZ, DG & Tri-Delt favored New Orleans; Phi Mu slightly favored BR.
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Palou to Red Bull per Indystar


Ganassi denies the reports

Two things come to mind:
1. This report/rumor surprised me since there's been far more reports that Hadjar will take Yuki's seat next year while Arvid Linbald moves up from Formula 2 to Racing Bulls.
2. Isn't there some consensus that Colton Herta is the IndyCar driver most likely to move to F1 (assuming he gets his super-license)?
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Rumors are floating around that Horner could be a possibility to head it up.


I assume Checo would be cool with Horner as long as Helmut Marko isn’t around to share his unique theories on driver performance.
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Weren't there pornographic paintings on the walls of the red keep in HotD?


IIRC they looked somewhat like Greek or Roman paintings.
6oz cold brew concentrate
6oz Fairlife Skim
1 scoop Legion whey cinnamon cereal flavor

Easy to prep as it mixes well in a shaker bottle. I typically consume right after breakfast or as a mid-morning snack.

re: Resting brisket

Posted by NWHoustonTiger on 7/20/25 at 7:29 pm to
First off, I wouldn't rely as much on temperature as I would on feel to determine when the brisket is ready to come off the smoker. Most importantly, the flat needs to be probe tender. Typically that's around 200-205 but not always. Once the probe glides in and out with almost no resistance, it is done.

Secondly, I agree with the cooler comments. One hack that I've used before - heat up the cooler by pouring in some very hot water (just a quart or two is fine) and draining it out right before you place the brisket in there. Not a must but I prefer to do this if I'm resting in the cooler for more than 2 hours.

Thirdly, you absolutely can oven-rest. Most cooks don't like to do this because ovens typically will only hold at 180-190 (or whatever the "warm" setting is) but I've found it is plenty doable. I once smoked a brisket from about 10a - 11p, let it rest at room temperature (still wrapped in butcher paper) for 45 mins to stop the cooking process, then placed it in an oven on warm for 10ish hours overnight. When I took it out of the oven, the internal temp was 165-170, so I just let it sit out for 30-45 mins until it dropped to 145 before slicing. Probably the best brisket I've ever cooked.
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The Penguin just received 24 Emmy nominations and people want to throw that universe away so Colin Farrell can get caught by Krypto.


:rotflmao: :bow:
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Cooper just felt out of place


I liked the casting of Bradley Cooper. And he’s also a Philly guy like Corenswet, which makes for an interesting connection. At first, I thought Supes’ mom was Lady Gaga but later in the film when a longer clip of the recording appears I realized it was the girl from Westworld.

Wish I could find a clip online of the Peacemaker cameo. The audience in the theater was laughing so loudly I couldn’t hear all of his dialogue.
Any recommendations on belts? I am currently weighing the merits of buckle vs. leather. Heard good things about this Rep Fitness belt but it is a little pricey. I’ve seen a few good reviews for this lever belt but I am unfamiliar with the manufacturer. My use case - back squat and deadlift / RDL in 5-8 rep range (hypertrophy-focused); no powerlifting, CrossFit, et al. Thanks in advance!
Whoa. Reminds me somewhat of the first teaser for Batman Begins.