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I found the block where TICE @swt61 needs to live in Portland:

Ok, I´m ready to check it.

Overpriced Airport fare

Historically, the single biggest predictor of basketball success is the quality of a team's 3rd best player. At least in recent times, Boston seems to have utilized that model. Here, you can see the shape of the team compared to season wins (red is better.)

Because KD has taken dramatically more contested shots, being an alpha on a team without great outside shooting presence. So many shots taken by lesser Warriors are wide freaking open, because of intense defense on the shooters. Now, with a pick and roll in which both participants can shoot lights out and even number 3 and 4 shooters must be guarded, this could be a type of basketball that we have not seen before. The Heat back in the days did not have this shooter line-up, it would appear this team will require massive effort on defense from competitors not to just get steamrolled. I guess everything has to play out on the court, but I do not remember a team with such a spread of weapons in their prime, in any sport.

Heading over to see KONGOS and Elle King tonight and contemplating The Decemberists tomorrow night.

Ling tosite sigure - i'mperfect If your down for some frantic post hardcore J-rock loaded with rapid tempo changes, incredibly complex (and inventive) guitar melodies and very shall we say "passionate" vocals, they're worth a listen. This album represents them at pretty much the top of their game to date so It's a good place to start if you've never heard them.

Came across this gent on Beats or DEEZER a good while back...can't recall. Here's a live session at a radio station I came across. The Fleetwood Mac cover at ~11min's and what comes after is pretty darn tasty if you like raw electric guitar. HS

Last opportunity for a couple of weeks

2nd interview was just scheduled. I think that means I have the job.