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Look Who's Transferring Now (The Portal)

Well, it's been my experience that laws are made/written, whatever. However, they don't mean much until they are adjudicated in a court of law. Where each and every sentence is sliced and diced. An allegory might be - what's the speed limit? Answer is - whatever the highway patrol enforces. Same with players CBA, and the 'five to play five' rulings.
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We Don't Deserve Dogs

A long time ago, my wife's brother had a dog. I don't think we were married yet. But he had a dog. Then he moved back in with his parents, and the dog moved in, too. Then he moved out. And the dog didn't move out. Even though he lived in the area, he didn't go "home" that often. He's an interesting guy. Anyway, maybe twice a year he'd see them. And when the dog saw him, she was the happiest dog in the world. She probably lived 3/4 of her life without him, but she always remembered that 1/4 of her life.
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Airport annoyances


Passenger ‘Sucked Out of Window’ to Shoulders: Ryanair Flight Suffers Explosive Decompression Shortly After Takeoff

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Passengers aboard Ryanair flight FR1879 from Thessaloniki, Greece to Memmingen, Germany described scenes of panic and confusion after a man was reportedly almost sucked out of a window when the Boeing 737-800 suffered an uncontained engine fan blade failure shortly after takeoff.

High-velocity metallic fragments from the right engine breached the engine's containment casing, struck the fuselage, and broke a passenger window, triggering explosive decompression.

Officials confirmed there was no crack or structural breach in the fuselage itself: the window dislodged but the airframe remained intact. The aircraft, registered 9H-QEU, an 18-year-old Boeing 737-800, operated by Ryanair's Maltese subsidiary Malta Air, returned to Thessaloniki for an emergency landing.

Flight tracking data shows the aircraft was climbing through approximately 16,000 feet, approximately ten minutes after takeoff – when the engine failure occurred, before the pilots initiated a rapid descent following the decompression. Travelers on board recounted a sudden loss of cabin pressure, oxygen masks dropping from the ceiling, and the passenger being partially pulled toward the broken window – his head and shoulders briefly outside the aircraft, before his seatbelt and other passengers prevented a worse outcome.

What Passengers Say Happened

Witnesses told journalists that the man's head and shoulders were briefly outside the aircraft before his wife and fellow travelers grabbed him and pulled him back inside. A passenger told state radio broadcaster ERT she heard a noise "like a tire bursting," after which people started screaming due to the cabin decompression.

Several passengers described the moment as the most frightening experience of their lives.

Others on board said the crew acted quickly, instructing everyone to remain seated with their oxygen masks on while the pilots initiated a rapid descent to a safer altitude. Cabin crew moved through the aisles to check on injured travelers and reassure those in distress.

One passenger described hearing a sharp bang followed by a rush of wind. Another said the aircraft shook violently before stabilizing under the pilots' control.
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Just sayin': That would definitely be "annoying".

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Dolphin Rescues Stranded Whales

US Recues Beluga Whales Stranded In Canada.....

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Dozens of beluga whales facing euthanasia at abandoned Canadian amusement park to be relocated to US aquariums

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Earlier this year, Marineland threatened to euthanize the whales unless the Canadian government could provide more funding for their care.

Dozens of beluga whales that were stranded for weeks at a closed Canadian amusement park will get a new life in the U.S. after American officials approved an international rescue plan to move the marine mammals to aquariums around the country.

The whales were left stranded at Marineland, an aquatic park in Niagara Falls, Ontario, for years after it closed to the public in 2024. Marineland continued to care for the whales at the park while trying to sell them.

Earlier this year, according to reporting by People, Marineland threatened to euthanize the whales unless the Canadian government could provide more funding for their care.
In response, supporters and animal rights activists have been calling on other aquariums to take in the whales. The Canadian Broadcasting

Corporation reported Thursday that a deal had been reached with the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for an emergency rescue.

Under the plan, NOAA will help coordinate the transportation of the whales to aquariums in the U.S. that are accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

In a statement to CBC, Marineland officials said they welcome the relocation plans.

"We recognize we can no longer provide the long-term care these animals require, and we believe this rescue. . .is in the whales' best interest," Marineland officials said.

Under the plan, 28 of the 30 whales will be split among four U.S. facilities. Officials said 13 would go to SeaWorld San Antonio, three would go to SeaWorld San Diego, 10 would go to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and two would go to the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta.

The remaining whales would be relocated to Oceanogràfic València in Spain pending final permits.

Although the relocation has been finalized, it isn't something that can happen overnight. Beluga whales, although smaller than many of their family members, can reach up to 16 feet long and weigh up to 3,500 pounds. Moving even one, along with the water required to keep it safe and comfortable, is a massive task. Multiplying that by 28 is a significant undertaking for American conservationists.

“This rescue effort will take several weeks to mobilize and complete, and the comfort and safety of the whales remains of the utmost importance,” a representative of the participating aquariums said in a statement to People.
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2026 Season: Are You Ready For Some Football?

3 keys for Ohio State to get back to a national championship game after a disappointing 2025

The Buckeyes will look to return to their 2024 postseason form this fall, and they have the roster to do it — if a few things go their way.
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A second weapon must emerge alongside Jeremiah Smith

Everyone knows Jeremiah Smith is the most talented player in college football. That’s not a secret, and neither is the fact that the team plays its best when opposing defenses can’t devote all their attention to stopping him. With Carnell Tate gone, Ohio State needs someone to step up and become the next dynamic sidekick for Smith.

The candidates are there. Chris Henry Jr., Brock Boyd, Devin McCuinn, and Brandon Inniss all have the opportunity to seize that role. If one of them emerges as a legitimate threat, it opens up the entire offense and makes Smith even more dangerous. Without that complementary piece, I find it hard to believe Ohio State can win it all. Defenses will continue to bracket Smith and force Julian Sayin to find alternative options under pressure.

Arthur Smith must commit to the run game

This might be the most important offensive adjustment Ohio State can make. Last year, under Brian Hartline, the Buckeyes abandoned the run game in critical moments, and it cost them in losses to Indiana and Miami. Bo Jackson has the potential to be the best running back in the country. But he needs to be given a bigger workload.

With Hartline gone and Arthur Smith now calling plays, there’s reason for optimism. Smith has a well-documented history of leaning into the ground game throughout his coaching career. If he brings that same philosophy to Columbus, Ohio State’s offense should be significantly more balanced.

The ripple effect matters here, too. A stronger run game takes pressure off Sayin, who struggled when opposing defenses sent pressure after him. When teams couldn’t respect the run, Sayin was forced into uncomfortable situations. A commitment to balance fixes that.

Matt Patricia needs to unleash the 2025 recruiting class

Ohio State lost significant defensive talent to the NFL this offseason, with Sonny Styles, Caleb Downs, Arvell Reese, and Kayden McDonald all getting drafted. The Buckeyes’ ability to reload rather than rebuild will determine whether their defense remains among the best in the country.

The 2025 recruiting class has the names to make it happen. Zion Grady, Riley Pettijohn, T.J. Alford, and Devin Sanchez all have the talent to become the next great Ohio State defender. If Matt Patricia can develop even one of these players into a dominant force at their position, the defense should continue to operate as a top unit in college football.

Winning another national championship in 2026 is absolutely accomplishable. But they’ll need to address these issues to make it happen.
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RB Lamar "Bo" Jackson (All B1G)

Don't have any problem with the projection, but cannot really see three Buckeyes splitting votes, with one of them being Heisman winner. Most teams bemoan having two players in the running, let alone three. Don't get me wrong, would love to see it, but the law of large numbers kinda implies that won't happen. Especially with last year Heisman finalist, and the 'best player' in college football. That's pretty tall cotton....
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