Author: Harris L
Covers: Clean Up At Home
“Clean Up At Home” is a Sleepy John Estes song from 1938.
Bluesky posts on gerrymandering
The Menendez brothers tour (and their parents’ graves)
Mississippi ordered to redraw bigoted election map
Bluesky post – Most DC residents appose Trump’s actions there
The Trump cult can’t accept the fact that anyone disagrees with them. They have to lie about it.
Most D.C. residents oppose Trump’s city police takeover, poll finds
Cover art for It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll by the Rolling Stones
The Atomic City
I just watched The Atomic City (1952) which is set in Los Alamos. Kidnappers want a nuclear formula in return for a kidnapped child. It’s an entertaining but minor crime film.
Of course, Oppenheimer (2023) is the most famous film with scenes in Los Alamos.
Above and Beyond (1952) is a film about the first atomic bomb which also shows how the military secrecy affects families which is also part of The Atomic City.
The Orioles farm system is ranked #11
There was a several-year period when the Orioles farm system was ranked #1. Then they brought the top prospects up to the majors and got later first-round picks. The farm system rnak declined.
This year, between 21 draftees signed and 16 players acquired in deadline trades, the system rebounded to #11. The Orioles just brought two of their top prospects up to the majors – Samuel Basallo and Dylan Beavers.
before the draft:
Another analysis has them at #15
Jon Meoli: Where does the Orioles’ farm system stand ahead of a pivotal draft and trade deadline?
Trump wants violence in DC
I am sure Trump wants violence in DC. There would be protests and Trump would then do even worse things to control Washington. Arming the National Guard increases the chances of someone getting shot.
Sad! 