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Take a byte Brave vet uses her Apple Watch to measure lion’s heart rate in wild video Wildlife veterinarians redefined “cat scan” after incredibly taking a lion’s pulse using the gadget.

Tyson Foods heir John Tyson busted on DWI rap

Zillow hacker lists couple’s home ‘for sale by owner’ for $10,200

ESPN News Services Jun 10, 2024, 06:23 PM ET Juan Soto is returning to the New York Yankees' lineup Monday night, serving as the designated hitter against the host Kansas City Royals, manager Aaron Boone said. Soto missed this weekend's series against the Dodgers as he dealt with left forearm inflammation. Aaron Judge, who started the Yankees' first 67 games, was given a night off from the lineup. Earlier Monday, Boone was named AL Player of the Week.

A 2 out, 2 run double by Mookie Betts in the 5th ended the streak tonight.

MORE TEXTS FROM ABROAD: on a side board they had "MLB101" explaining rules as it happened. "What is a HBP?" "What is the bullpen?" "What is a ground rule double?" My favorite was "What is a K" "What is a backwards K?" Another cool thing here. Because UK is really pushing "green" standards and recycling under King Charles all the new soda, water and drink bottles, regardless of size, have the caps connected so the whole container get recycled as one piece.

Best line of the season (as delivered by Keegan-Michael Key): You're oddly persistent... and persistently odd.

With rancor over rising fast food prices at an all time high, it’s easy to forget that not all states are California or New York. Yes, it’s true, for example, that McDonald’s prices have nearly tripled in a decade in at least some cases, but in some parts of the country, you might hardly notice. That’s according to a new study released by online coupon platform BravoDeal, examining which states pay the least for their quick service favorites — and which states pay the most. Researchers chose four well-known menu items at four of the most popular chains — the McDonald’s Big Mac, a medium cheese pizza fom Domino’s, a chicken sandwich at Chick-fil-A and a combo from Taco Bell, before digging in to find the statewide average price paid for each, Eat This, Not That! reported. Three states in the Deep South topped the list of the lowest prices, with Mississippi taking the number one spot for affordability. Magnolia Staters, for example, pay an average of $2.99 for the classic sandwich from Chick-fil-A — far, far below the $6.99 being charged in some NYC stores. Want a Big Mac in Biloxi? That’ll be an average of $3.91 — much cheaper than the $8.09 found at a McD’s in Massachusetts earlier this year. Taco Bell lovers in Mississippi pay an average of $5.67 for a combo meal, data showed — in Alaska, you’ll pay just over $7 on average, possibly much more than that. And finally, Domino’s — that medium cheese pie averages around $13.49 in the Gulf Coast state, while Seattleites might pay up to $16.99. Arkansas and Alabama were number two and three on the cheapest states list, with Nebraska and Kentucky rounding out the top five. And while the weather might be heaven, fast food prices are rather hellish in Hawaii, dubbed the most expensive state. There, a Domino’s pizza averaged $18.99, a Big Mac $5.31, a Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich for $4.06 and a Taco Bell combo for $7.70. New York took the number two spot on the list, with a $14.49 average for the pizza, $5.23 for the burger, $4 for the chicken sandwich and $7.58 for the Taco Bell combo. New Jersey ranked number three, followed by California at number four and Maryland at number five. The Golden State has been getting an outsized amount of attention over its fast food prices, as the minimum wage for workers in the sector rocketed to $20/hour. “Hawaii’s position as the most expensive state comes as no surprise, given its remote island location, which drives up the costs of goods due to transportation expenses,” Marco Farnararo, CEO and co-founder of Bravo Savings Network told the outlet. “However, what’s really interesting is the variety of price ranges we see elsewhere. From wallet-friendly Mississippi to the slightly more expensive areas such as California and New York, it’s eye-opening for anyone who loves a quick takeaway.” https://nypost.com/2024/06/07/lifestyle/these-states-have-the-cheapest-and-most-expensive-fast-food/

An unusual tropical seabird, not typically found in the US, has taken up residence in the hills of southern Indiana. A juvenile Sula leucogaster, a species commonly known as a brown booby, was spotted Monday diving into the lake at Spring Mill State Park in Mitchell to catch fish by the park’s interpretive naturalist, Wade LaHue. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources said because the bird is a juvenile, he has different colorations than an adult bird. “This species is not normally found in the United States, let alone Indiana,” said assistant state ornithologist Amy Kearns, noting that the bird had wandered naturally out of its normal range. The recent brown booby sighting marks only the second time in the state. The initial documented sighting took place on a private lake in Zionsville in May 2019, and the bird remained for less than a day. Wildlife officials said the current bird has been staying close to the Lakeview Activity Center at the park, where it has been fishing and resting on fallen trees and the newly constructed floating dock. Park staff have requested that visitors give the special bird ample space to rest and feed, ensuring its well-being and eventual return to its ocean home. “It could leave at any time,” Kearns said.

https://nypost.com/2024/06/07/real-estate/london-unit-lists-for-rent-in-post-written-by-landlords-cats/ Finding a reasonably priced rental in pricey London can be a Herculean task. So when a listing recently popped up asking just $1,272 a month, it caught a lot of attention. But there’s a catch — a “cat-ch,” so to speak. This peculiar offer has surfaced on Facebook, in which a homeowner is seeking a working professional or a student to share a ground-floor flat in the Kensal Green neighborhood. The twist? The new tenant will sleep in the living room and care for two cats. The ad, amusingly written from the cats’ perspective, describes a cozy setup: “We are a couple of cats that live in a large one-bedroom ground floor flat with a private garden on a quiet street in a great location with great access.” The playful ad continues, “We live with a lovely couple of humans that take care of us, they think the place is theirs, but it’s ours.” The ad explains that the living room, which will be the tenant’s domain, has high ceilings, a single bed and a couch that can be converted into a double bed. There’s also a desk for those who work from home. Shared amenities include a bathroom, a dining room and a kitchen. The cats’ “voice” in the ad adds a touch of humor: “Like we said, the male never uses it, so it is your private space which we only hope you’ll be cool to let us cats hang in there if we choose sometimes.” Reactions online have been mixed, ranging from amusement to disbelief. A tweet by @EloiseHndy showcasing the ad has garnered more than a million views. “If you didn’t already know that the London rental scene is the wild west, here is a post written in the voice of two cats, offering someone the chance to sleep in a living room for £1,000 a month,” she wrote. Commenters have voiced their surprise and skepticism. “It starts with ‘we are two cats’ and somehow only gets worse from there,” one person remarked. Another questioned the practicality: “How private is private if the cats are in there? Is the door always open or does the living room door have a cat flap?” Despite the odd setup, some pointed out that the price isn’t entirely unreasonable by London standards. “£1,000 all-inclusive for a large and airy room in London is nowhere near as shocking as you think,” one commenter noted. Still, the ad has left many wondering about the lengths they would go to find affordable housing in one of the world’s most expensive cities.

The billionaire owner of the Chicago Cubs is on a mission to rename a small Wyoming town where he plans to build a 56-acre high-end resort to the criticism and ire of the locals. Joe Ricketts, the TD Ameritrade founder and patriarch of his family that purchased the MLB team in 2009, hopes to change Bondurant, Wyoming to Little Jackson Hole. Ricketts, 82, has been on a recent push to build a 56-acre high-end resort on his 1,300-acre Jackson Fork Ranch property, according to the Cowboy State Daily. Homestead Resort, the proposed name for Ricketts’ retreat, was described as a “premium resort experience with a mission-driven focus on protecting, preserving and enjoying the natural beauty of the Hoback region,” the newspaper reported. During a dinner several years ago, the former stockbroker chairman pitched his idea to rename the small town Little Jackson Hole as an homage to Davey Jackson, an American pioneer and explorer with several locations in the valley named after him. The seven-course meal where Ricketts first floated the idea included “swag bags” for all guests. The billionaire released a study where he wanted to examine the location name “JacksonLittle Hole” along with other variants including Little Jackson Hole. “It also was to provide authoritative documentation of the usage of ‘Jackson’s Little Hole’ within the geographical area known today as Bondurant, Wyoming,” the study said. Bondurant had a population of 152, according to a 2022 census. The research found Jackson had two favorite hunting spots in the valley – Jackson’s (Big) Hole and Jackson’s Little Hole. Jackson Hole is known for its upscale ski resorts, campgrounds and picturesque views — bordered by the jagged peaks of the Tetons. Ricketts believes the name change would make the area more marketable, based on name recognition for those who already travel to the area. The suggestion irked some citizens of the small town, which sits in Sublette County, 40 miles southeast of Grand Teton National Park, who are angered by Rickett’s proposal for a tourist destination in the community. “About 75% of the people all got up and left the dinner right then,” Pat Burroughs said. “They left the gift bags on the table and just walked out.” “We are Bondurant,” she said firmly. “This is the Upper Hoback.” Burroughs added that the change from Bondurant could bring confusion for delivery services. “One gentleman even had trouble getting his medication,” the furious resident said. “He kept telling them he lives in Bondurant, but they were looking for someone in Little Jackson Hole.” “It’s totally infuriating,” Burroughs said. Richard Pearson, who claims to be the oldest lifelong resident of the Hoback Basin Valley, said the privacy of the community will vanish. “I hate to see the change that this is going to bring to the private people who live in this valley,” Pearson told the newspaper. “You know, it’s going to be a completely different world in a few years once this, once everything gets going.” Pearson complained that Ricketts had been buying several lands to add to his power to get the name change. “He’s bought several places around here,” Pearson said. “It’s just like a cancer. He’s just sucking everything up. Anything that becomes available, he’s buying it.” Apart from his Jackson Fork Ranch property, Ricketts recently purchased the White Pine Ski and Summer Resort, a 363-acre resort near Pinedale, 54 miles from Bondurant. Last month he finalized a deal to buy the High Country Suites in Pinedale, according to the Cowboy State Daily. Ricketts had said he wanted to ensure White Pine remains a “strong part of the community, and continues the tradition of serving local residents.” the newspaper reported. https://nypost.com/2024/06/08/us-news/billionaire-chicago-cubs-owner-joe-ricketts-facing-backlash-for-trying-to-rename-wyoming-town/

Nothing much has changed in the world in the last 25 years… My brother-in-law is watching the Yankee game on his phone while in London to watch the Mets play the Phillies after seeing a hologram show by a group that broke up 42 years ago. IMG_3965.3gp

TEXTS FROM ABROAD: They had 1 song in the middle that was accompanied by a short animated film. And at the end the ABBA-tars sing Winner Takes It All and they walk off the stage. They then come back for a final bow and the ABBA-tars look like they do now. The only other song the ABBA-tars don't perform is Waterloo. They to a shtick about how they got started and then they show a digitally restored version of them singing Waterloo on the Eurovision contest. Also Agnetha must have paid the digital team extra for a digital butt lift and boob job.

SHOWTIME!!! IMG_3965.3gp

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I think that's what he meant for 2 tix. If they hadn't recorded, I couldn't share this gift with you from Tony Orlando's farewell performance: (you're welcome) Tony Orlando and Dawn.MOV

They got the tickets! But they explicitly say no recording, so they will not be able to FaceTime me during it. Bummer!