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James Riswick @jriz.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Wait until he see the walls at Wrigley. www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...

sportsnet.ca

Athletics' Zack Gelof sues Tigers over knee injury

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James Riswick @jriz.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Unless your last flight was on a DC4, the airplane seats have not gotten narrower. You have gotten wider.

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James Riswick @jriz.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Flying United. No Economy Plus or whatever seats to pay $75 for. I checked my legs at the gate.

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James Riswick @jriz.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Got in from SD last night with 42 miles to go in the electric G. Set the max charge level to 80%. Plugged in. Got in this morning, only at 71%. Why? Charger set to go from midnight to 7 am, which is long enough for the Optiq but not this jumbo battery.

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James Riswick @jriz.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

One of these things is not like the other … Randomly but happily selected an open EA charger with a NACS plug. No adapter needed for the electric G. Holding steady at 200 kW. This was a seamless experience BTW. 20 slots here in SD hotel circle. SUCH a difference since the usual CF I had in the past

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James Riswick @jriz.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I love Ernie Clement, probably my favorite Blue Jay, but he’s not an every day player. Wasn’t last year until he went atomic in the playoffs, and he can’t be expected to be next year. #BlueJays

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James Riswick @jriz.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Smash cut to some very confused Americans.

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James Riswick @jriz.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

You know what?!? The G 580 Electric has improved for 2027! I was looking at the '26 numbers. According to this bad boy's monroney, it now gets 71 MPGe for a range of 249 miles (up from 239). Huzzah!!!

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James Riswick @jriz.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Was just trying to find instructions for activating the G 580's G Turn (spin!!!) function. And I found this. Thanks buddy. youtube.com/shorts/h4YRF...

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AMAZING G-Turn Feature of the Electric G-Wagon #mercedes #gwagon #gturn

YouTube video by CarGurus

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James Riswick @jriz.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

This electric Mercedes G 580 gets 62 MPGe. The new ‘28 Volvo XC90 PHEV will get 61 MPGe … and it burns gas! 1) I love this goofy thing 2) MPGe may be a pointless measurement

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James Riswick @jriz.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Two of my neighbors have auxiliary driveway spaces. I do not. That really sucks. In related news, I would probably buy this if I had auxiliary driveway space. bringatrailer.com/listing/1995...

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1995 Saab 9000 Aero 5-Speed

Bid for the chance to own a 1995 Saab 9000 Aero 5-Speed at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #263,570.

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James Riswick @jriz.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

When the remote start you thought you engaged did not in fact engage and you get into the car …

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Homer Simpson Melting

ALT: Homer Simpson Melting

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James Riswick @jriz.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Finally, a cool enough day to open the windows, and the fucking neighbors' three fucking dogs they never fucking walk are outside barking at the dudes working on the (agreeable) neighbor's roof with angle grinders or some shit. Oh, and leaf blowers. Because there are always fucking leaf blowers.

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James Riswick @jriz.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I probably could’ve just chosen 4 versions of the 3 Series.

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James Riswick @jriz.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

In other overheating news, Hyundai/Kia needs to turn down the voltage or whatever in its wireless charging pads. Both the Hyundai Tucson and Kia Seltos I've recently had have roasted my iPhone 15.

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James Riswick @jriz.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

It's 98 degrees. I just shot 4 videos. Going to crawl into the fridge now.

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James Riswick @jriz.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

This is such a great podcast ... but I challenge the basic premise that 1 east and 1 west team are a necessity (especially as SLC and Portland seem like they're further along than others). There's a way to add both while maintaining sane geographic groupings and current AL/NL teams. Behold:

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James Riswick @jriz.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Jeep Recon Review Video! Featuring me!! Left on the cutting room floor: the Recon is surprisingly fun to drive on road (good). Max regen is selected deep within a touchscreen menu (bad) and you have to do it every time you start the thing (very bad). youtu.be/z3GbwoRu5HM?...

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2026 Jeep Recon Review | Capital One Auto Navigator

YouTube video by Capital One Auto Navigator

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James Riswick @jriz.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

To celebrate Star Trek's 60th Anniversary, Paramount has cancelled it. Are there still episodes to air? Yes, but will there be any more? No. And will they almost certainly be removed from the streamer in order for the studio to write off a cancelled show? I'd put money on it.

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James Riswick @jriz.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

🖖🏻 It’s Star Trek Day (though I prefer to observe First Contact Day). In celebration, listen to a bunch of us talk about the greatest show of them all, Deep Space Nine.

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auto-express.bsky.social @auto-express.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Behold! The Audi A2 is reborn – after a 21-year hiatus – as an electric hatchback and is claimed to be the most economical car in the brand’s history! Set to start from £32,200, the electric A2 will barely be more expensive than its combustion equivalent, the A3 Sportback...>> buff.ly/gJGShxq

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auto-express.bsky.social @auto-express.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

It's official! EV batteries are lasting longer than many thought they would...>> buff.ly/ea7yyZ7

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James Riswick @jriz.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

"Chief designer Andreas Mindt said: 'In my opinion, you have to have names.'" Even if it's a portmanteau of Tiger and Iguana!

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James Riswick @jriz.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Anyone else going to Jeep Recon next week?

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James Riswick @jriz.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Do you think they did a press event for the Oldsmobile Firenza wagon? And do you think they actually had a different pitch than the Chevy Cavalier Wagon? And does anyone have a time machine I could borrow so I could go back and attend that press event? bringatrailer.com/listing/1987...

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No Reserve: 1987 Oldsmobile Firenza Wagon

Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: 1987 Oldsmobile Firenza Wagon at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #260,082.

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James Riswick @jriz.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Oh my god, the spam phone calls are in overdrive right now.

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James Riswick @jriz.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

After review, the call is confirmed: Jesus Sanchez sucks. #BlueJays

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James Riswick @jriz.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Personally, I loved S*X’s new album featuring N*Dity.

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John Voelcker @johnvoelcker.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

"If built as planned, the 82 power plants [for proposed data centers] could spew as much planet-warming CO2 in a year as roughly half of all the passenger vehicles in the country." So Musk bought a firm specializing in rapid-deployment gas + diesel turbines. Remember when he was saving the planet?

nytimes.com

Trump’s Push for More A.I. Data Centers Will Mean Major Air Pollution

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James Riswick @jriz.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

I don’t know what a Dragula is, but it really should be a Dodge.

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James Riswick @jriz.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

I’ve started watching Top Gear with my son. A recent question, out of the blue, in the car: “Did they sell Geoff?” “What?!? Who?” “The Hammerhead i Eagle Thrust.” “Ohhhh. Wait, THAT name you remember??”

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James Riswick @jriz.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Red. Nordkap blue interior. Space-ball manual. Hell. Yeah. Plus, the S60 R was delightfully bonkers when I got a chance to drive it carsandbids.com/auctions/3o2...

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2005 Volvo S60R - Spaceball 6-Speed Manual, Turbo 5-Cylinder, AWD, Passion Red

This 2005 Volvo S60R is for sale on Cars & Bids! Auction ends July 31 2026.

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James Riswick @jriz.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Wild idea for next Camaro. Just follow me here. I know it's crazy, but, what if this time ... you could actually see out of the thing?!? I know, it's pie in the sky stuff, but anything's possible. www.motortrend.com/news/2028-ch...

motortrend.com

Yes, the Chevrolet Camaro Is Returning for 2028!

Chevy’s Camaro is coming back after several years to once again bring the fight to Ford’s Mustang and Dodge’s Charger.

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James Riswick @jriz.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Riz Bar: The Next Generation (alt title Riz Bar 3: The Search for Booze) is currently in production. I need one more cocktail for the B Mariner Cocktail Library. Now taking suggestions. (Current Riz Bar for reference)

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James Riswick @jriz.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Had to rearrange the office a bit (and the Star Trek cabinet) for recording THE Deep Space Nine episode of the @temporalinvestigations.com podcast today. Thanks to @chadkirchner.com for having me on. 🖖🏻

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James Riswick @jriz.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

And I’m one of them! 🖖🏻🇨🇦

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James Riswick @jriz.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Posting anything seems woefully insufficient, but I wanted to share this. It was a pleasure playing in the sandbox with you. I have been and always shall be your friend.

youtube.com

Meet the Editor: Mark Takahashi, Senior Writer | Edmunds

YouTube video by Edmunds Cars

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James Riswick @jriz.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

*Eye-roll* Ugh, apparently it's National AI Day? Go away. The only thing I'll be doing to celebrate is watch a Data episode of TNG.

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James Riswick @jriz.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Is anyone else getting bombarded by phishing e-mails claiming to be head hunters wowed by your experiences that were clearly skimmed from LinkedIn? And not even my current profile. It's getting ridiculous.

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James Riswick @jriz.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

I like Will Ferrell, but this #HomeRunDerby announcement show is a fucking mess. Not helping is Philadelphia fans booing every non Phillie. Wow, great choice for a venue MLB. Just the worst.

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