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    Rethinking Barstool?

    If the etymology of this usage is Japanese, then that’s pretty much what it is: it’s a shortened version of the Japanese adoption of the english word “sandwich.” サンドイッチ→サンド (“sandoicchi” which in practice is usually pronounced without the final “i” and often with a very subdued “o” so that it...
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    Oh for Christ's Sake.....People complaining about the rights and wrongs of end of season trophies

    Yeah, this. I was an absolutely terrible baseball player but I loved my trophies. They made me feel that despite my obvious athletic inadequacy I was still a valuable part of the team. Somehow I survived into adulthood despite being the recipient of a “participation” trophy. Those...
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    5/3/2023 Toronto @ Boston

    C’mon Tom, look at Yoshida when you interview him, not at his interpreter.
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    SOSH Running Dogs

    Goddamn dude. Congratulations!
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    SOSH Running Dogs

    Got it; thanks. Congrats on the speedy recovery, and congrats on mile 15,000!
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    SOSH Running Dogs

    Thanks. So I use Garmin connect but I don’t see the temp listed on any of the data screens; it’s on the map display but nowhere else. I probably need to adjust the settings if I want to see it listed.
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    SOSH Running Dogs

    Does your watch measure the temperature or download it?
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    The NFL and the National Anthem

    I was living in Carlisle in November 2016, and that story doesn’t surprise me in the least. It’s a weird place. I know we have at least one native here on the board.
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    SOSH Running Dogs

    Sorry to hear that; hope you feel better soon. Injuries/illnesses that make running untenable absolutely suck, particularly when you are feeling ready to go.
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    SOSH Running Dogs

    Yes, congratulations Syd! That's fantastic.
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    SOSH Running Dogs

    Even with your difficulties the last few km that's still a great time. Congratulations!
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    Greg Bedard's - Boston Sports Journal

    Free subscription for active duty military personnel (although the submission function did not appear to work so I emailed directly).
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    SOSH Running Dogs

    None of us can swim very well.