# discuss (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 150 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover discuss. Page: Feed: --- ## [Bits & Bobs | Joe's Ballybunion flow state, Crowley's unusual injury & Pep's documentary woes](https://www.independent.ie/podcasts/bits-bobs-joes-ballybunion-flow-state-crowleys-unusual-injury-peps-documentary-woes/a/160669529.html) _2026-08-28 · Irish Independent - Podcasts_ Joe is joined by Conan and Will for a Friday Bits & Bobs that touches on footballers’ money problems, Jack Crowley’s worrying injury update & a passionate response to Tomás Ó Sé’s AFL criticism.Joe also answers eight specific questions about his successful golf trip to Ballybunion and Conan weighs in on the debate over the FAI’s northern recruitment policy.Send your emails to… ## [Q4 Sponsorships Now Open](https://512pixels.net/2026/08/q4-sponsorships-now-open/) _2026-08-28 · 512 Pixels_ Sponsor the blog! ## [The Pirates Need Answers From Their Young Pitchers](https://northshorenine.com/article/the-pirates-need-answers-from-their-young-pitchers) _2026-08-28 · Tyler · North Shore Nine_ With the Pirates virtually eliminated from postseason contention, September needs to be about getting answers for 2027. Alex Stumpf makes the case for giving Hunter Barco, Khristian Curtis, Wilber Dotel, Antwone Kelly and other young pitchers meaningful opportunities down the stretch. Even finding out someone isn’t part of the future has value. Watch the latest… ## [The Daily Blast: Trump Accidentally Wrecks GOP Midterm Message in Dumbest Self-Own Ever](https://dsrnetwork.substack.com/p/the-daily-blast-trump-accidentally) _2026-08-28 · The DSR Network · The DSR Network_ As Trump badly undercuts the GOP electoral strategy, Jennifer Rubin of The Contrarian explains why this could make a meaningful difference—while urging Dems to avoid falling into overconfidence. ## [How Did the Pirates Go From MLB’s 2nd-Best Offense to the Worst?](https://northshorenine.com/article/how-did-the-pirates-go-from-mlbs-2nd-best-offense-to-the-worst) _2026-08-28 · Jim · North Shore Nine_ The Pirates’ offense has declined sharply since the All-Star break, prompting discussions on player performance, injuries, and MLB’s latest CBA proposals in the latest NS9LIVE episode. ## [Meta settles teen addiction lawsuit & improving education in Michigan](https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-b47cr5suagisw739) _2026-08-28 · Latest News | FOX 2_ Social media giant Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, reaches a settlement with states who sued, accusing it of harming children's mental health. Social media expert Ethan Lloyd discusses how this could change the social media game moving forward. Plus, former teacher and principal Michael Griffie discusses how both Jocelyn Benson and John James could improve education if they're elected… ## [The New Acronym to Remember the Great Lakes is S-H-A-M-E](https://dsrnetwork.substack.com/p/the-new-acronym-to-remember-the-great) _2026-08-28 · The DSR Network · The DSR Network_ Donald Trump just signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America. ## [‘Person of interest’ in missing poker player case refuses to talk to gardaí](https://www.independent.ie/podcasts/person-of-interest-in-missing-poker-player-case-refuses-to-talk-to-gardai/a/160613168.html) _2026-08-28 · Irish Independent - Podcasts_ Seven years ago, 41-year-old Icelandic man Jon Jonsson arrived in Dublin ahead of a 10-day trip.A poker enthusiast, Mr Jonsson was set to take part in a tournament, one that offered illicit sides games, if one were looking to partake.That first night in Dublin, he bought into one of those illicit games and walked away €4,000 out of pocket.The next morning, he walked out of the Bonnington Hotel in… ## [Is There Life After Death for Mass Media?](https://dsrnetwork.substack.com/p/is-there-life-after-death-for-mass) _2026-08-27 · The DSR Network · The DSR Network_ This Substack is reader-supported. ## [NTK: Is There Life After Death for Mass Media?](https://dsrnetwork.substack.com/p/ntk-is-there-life-after-death-for) _2026-08-27 · The DSR Network · The DSR Network_ The traditional media death spiral continues. ## [Senior engineers, one flat rate (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/pBnZUBS5aIga) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ A senior engineer runs an AI-agent fleet for full‑stack builds at $100/hour. ## [Trump Unravels as Leaks Reveal How Aides Feed Him Crackpot Poll Hopium](https://dsrnetwork.substack.com/p/trump-unravels-as-leaks-reveal-how) _2026-08-27 · The DSR Network · The DSR Network_ As new reporting shows how Trump advisers shield him from bad midterm news, a shrewd decoder of MAGA crazy explains why he will never, ever allow Republicans to get distance from him. ## [Words Matter: The New Acronym to Remember the Great Lakes is S-H-A-M-E](https://dsrnetwork.substack.com/p/words-matter-the-new-acronym-to-remember) _2026-08-27 · The DSR Network · The DSR Network_ Donald Trump just signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America. ## [Connected 618: The Cell Cycle](https://512pixels.net/2026/08/connected-618/) _2026-08-27 · 512 Pixels_ Will the Home Hub know whose head is biggest? What will September 9th bring? Can anyone afford new Macs? Who knows Tim Cook best? All of these questions will be answered on this week's episode. ## ["Which robustness tests are best?"](https://davemabe.com/which-robustness-tests-are-best) _2026-08-27 · Dave Mabe · Dave Mabe_ Here's a question from Luca L. ( name used with permission, lightly edited for clarity ): Luca L. Over your 30-year experience, what robustness test(s) have you found to be most useful for evaluating trading strategies? Dave: There's always another robustness test you can run. t-tests, Monte Carlo, walk forward, walk forward with more folds, etc. And there's always a stats nerd that will explain… ## [New Bike Brands Are Coming for Cycling’s Biggest Names](https://www.bicycling.com/health-nutrition/a73545632/new-bike-brands-are-coming-for-cyclings-biggest-names-tbsab_ep_117_1787854552/) _2026-08-27 · Health-Nutrition - Bicycling_ Bicycling experts Dan Chabanov, Trevor Raab, and Tara Seplavy discuss the $4,500 aero bike that looks like a Tour de France bike. ## [Stop Living in the Drops: How to Build the Upper-Body Strength for a Faster Aero Position](https://www.bicycling.com/health-nutrition/a73524580/workout-aero-hoods/) _2026-08-27 · Health-Nutrition - Bicycling_ A coach-built workout to hold an aero hoods position longer, with less upper-body fatigue. ## [Gary Indiana BLACKOUT: Trump Doesn't Care About Black People](https://jaybefaunt.substack.com/p/gary-indiana-blackout-trump-doesnt) _2026-08-27 · Jaybefaunt · Jaybefaunt’s Stream Of Consciousness_ For 2 weeks Gary, Indiana had a citywide blackout. The lack of acknowledgement and care from state & federal governments show that Trump and the state doesn't care about Black people. ## [August 27: ICE Detentions Soar as Administration Ramps Up Targeting of Non-Criminals](https://dsrnetwork.substack.com/p/august-27-ice-detentions-soar-as) _2026-08-27 · The DSR Network · The DSR Network_ This Substack is reader-supported. ## [Bill Belichick comes to Dublin | The controversies, the legacy & the girlfriend](https://www.independent.ie/podcasts/bill-belichick-comes-to-dublin-the-controversies-the-legacy-the-girlfriend/a/160611806.html) _2026-08-27 · Irish Independent - Podcasts_ Legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick is in Dublin and Joe is joined by Will Slattery and Shane Brennan to discuss his strange two-year tenure in college football with North Carolina.Stewart Mandel of The Athletic also joins Joe to chat about Belichick’s switch from the NFL, his struggles to adapt to the college game and his viral relationship with Jordon Hudson. ## [DSR Daily August 27: ICE Detentions Soar as Administration Ramps Up Targeting of Non-Criminals](https://dsrnetwork.substack.com/p/dsr-daily-august-27-ice-detentions) _2026-08-27 · The DSR Network · The DSR Network_ On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down the soaring number of ICE detentions, a federal judge lifts all blocks on Trump’s mail-in ballot executive order, disastrous flooding in Nepal-Tibet, and more. ## [Recipe PDFs Ready Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/vwEAc4SbPFvg) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Turn online or personal recipes into clean, printable PDFs in seconds. ## [BAM | Bill, Alex & Mike](https://www.fox29.com/video/fmc-bps8ymrbrsy8151l) _2026-08-27 · Latest News | Fox 29_ Bill's getting ready for new show, Proposal after baptism, No grades first semester, Stop that bus ## [Relay for St. Jude 2026](https://512pixels.net/2026/08/st-jude-2026/) _2026-08-27 · 512 Pixels_ It’s time to round up childhood cancer. ## [Endy Rodriguez’s Future With the Pirates Is Now in Question](https://northshorenine.com/article/endy-rodriguezs-future-with-the-pirates-is-now-in-question) _2026-08-27 · Tyler · North Shore Nine_ Endy Rodriguez’s promising trajectory with the Pirates is hindered by a significant injury, leading to questions about his future, arbitration, and Rafael Flores Jr.’s role in the catching lineup. ## [Drop #783 (2026-08-27): Back In The Highlight Again](https://dailydrop.hrbrmstr.dev/2026/08/27/drop-783-2026-08-27-back-in-the-highlight-again/) _2026-08-27 · hrbrmstr · hrbrmstr's Daily Drop_ The is-there-really-another-in-week-Drop?! showcases MicroLighter, an innovative syntax highlighter that enhances code editing while preserving the DOM; HTML advancements including new attributes that reduce JavaScript reliance; and Manuel Matuzović's updated HTML Boilerplate for 2026, which offers comprehensive templates with modern features for web development. ## [UVF Transition Stalls Over Post-Ceasefire Immunity Request](https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/08/27/uvf-transition-stalls-over-post-ceasefire-immunity-request/) _2026-08-27 · Slugger Team · Slugger O'Toole_ Richard Sullivan has written a piece in the Belfast Telegraph explaining that the UVF’s negotiation with Independent Expert Fleur Ravensbergen has stalled as the group seeks an amnesty for members who committed crimes, including murder, after the Loyalist ceasefire. As per the article… The UVF has been keen to see their organisation transition to that of being a veterans’ organisation, still… ## [Submit your questions for The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast](https://www.detroitbadboys.com/detroit-pistons-podcasts/50986/submit-your-questions-for-the-pindown-a-detroit-pistons-podcast) _2026-08-27 · Robbie Bettelon · Detroit Bad Boys_ Send in your questions now for this week’s episode of The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast to discuss everything Pistons. Submit your question in the comments section here or on Twitter to @TheRealWesD3 and/or @RobbieBettelon. If you’re on BlueSky, you can also send to @RobbieBettelon.bksy.social. Join us live on Thursday night as Wes and Robbie discuss Pistons news late into \[…\] ## [The NS9 Report: Awful August, Done with Mlod Starts, Flores First and More](https://northshorenine.com/article/the-ns9-report-awful-august-done-with-mlod-starts-flores-first-and-more) _2026-08-27 · Ryan Alexander · North Shore Nine_ In this week’s NS9 Report, Ryan breaks down the rough month of August, history made by Flores, innings update and more. ## [When Bonding With Your Baby Takes Time](https://www.the-pom.com/p/when-bonding-with-your-baby-takes) _2026-08-27 · The Pomegranate · The Pomegranate_ The course of true love never did run smooth. ## [The Daily Blast: Trump Unravels as Leaks Reveal How Aides Feed Him Crackpot Poll Hopium](https://dsrnetwork.substack.com/p/the-daily-blast-trump-unravels-as) _2026-08-27 · The DSR Network · The DSR Network_ As new reporting shows how Trump advisers shield him from bad midterm news, a shrewd decoder of MAGA crazy explains why he will never, ever allow Republicans to get distance from him. ## [Never Has the West Been So Badly Led](https://sgtreport.substack.com/p/never-has-the-west-been-so-badly) _2026-08-27 · Sean · SGT Report_ Western dominance is ending beneath a governing class incapable of leaving anything alone. Your response should be mobility, independence and preparation. ## [Persona-led AI publishing (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Q08c4EY4ovIQ) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Generate drafts, schedule subdomain publishing, and keep human review where needed. ## [A tale of revival and controversy: Tús na gcoláistí samhraidh](https://www.independent.ie/podcasts/a-tale-of-revival-and-controversy-tus-na-gcolaisti-samhraidh/a/160571113.html) _2026-08-27 · Irish Independent - Podcasts_ Tá deireadh ag teacht leis an samhradh agus tá daltaí fud fad na tíre ag filleadh ar an scoil. Chaith thart ar tríocha míle acu seal sa Ghaeltacht ag na coláistí samhraidh le seachtainí beaga anuas, ag cur feabhais ar a gcuid Gaeilge. Is nós bliantiúil é do go leor daoine óga, agus b’fhéidir nach smaoiníonn siad mórán faoi. Ach cé chomh fada is a dtéann traidisiún na gcoláistí samhraidh siar? Cén… ## [Midweek Macro Note: Brief Macro Commentary, Wheat Validates Our Research, Portfolio Strategy Update & Commentary](https://www.macroedge.world/p/midweek-macro-note-brief-macro-commentary) _2026-08-27 · MacroEdge · MacroEdge_ In this brief Midweek Macro Note - we discuss some of the developments from the day, talk about the surge in wheat prices and our ‘On the Ground’ thesis being validated, & much more. ## [Chapter House #49 - Campus Martius](https://oldgloryclub.substack.com/p/chapter-house-49-campus-martius) _2026-08-27 · Old Glory Club · Old Glory Club_ Campus Martius from Ohio joins Not Me Not You. ## [Trade war between United States & Canada ramps up](https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-lux2ukonmwfj12qp) _2026-08-27 · Latest News | FOX 2_ The trade war between the United States and Canada gets more intense, with President Trump threatening additional import taxes and Canada announcing retaliatory tariffs. Former Auto Supply Chain Executive Jan Griffiths discusses the impact on the auto industry and economy as a whole, and Brampton, Ontario Mayor Patrick Brown discusses how the trade war is impacting Canadiens. ## [On the Sidelines Podcast S2E29: Are the Mariners and Sounders back?](https://www.fox13seattle.com/video/fmc-217lrd810xc8a41h) _2026-08-27 · Latest News | Q13 FOX_ Ethan, D Jack, and Chris breakdown the Seahawks preseason game against the Titans, including a pair of brutal season-ending injuries. They also discuss whether or not the Mariners have won them back over with their recent series wins over the Cubs and Phillies. Then, Ethan is joined by Niko Moreno of Sounder at Heart and Pulso Sports to get his insights on the Sounders signing star striker Dejan… ## [Our 3 Takeaways From Pirates’ Frustrating Loss to Padres](https://northshorenine.com/article/our-3-takeaways-from-pirates-frustrating-loss-to-padres) _2026-08-27 · Neil Lucas · North Shore Nine_ The Pirates had a chance to sweep the Padres and make up ground, but instead the offense fell flat on its face. ## [‘Insidious’ Remains Hollywood’s Most Commercially Underrated Franchise](https://scottmendelson.substack.com/p/insidious-remains-hollywoods-most) _2026-08-27 · Scott Mendelson · The Outside Scoop_ Even with new horror movies opening on a weekly basis, and even in the shadow of ‘The Conjuring,’ Blumhouse Atomic Monster’s other early 2010s supernatural fright series does not miss.. ## [Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra: The unanswered questions surrounding her Montauk yacht death](https://www.independent.ie/podcasts/martha-nolan-oslatarra-the-unanswered-questions-surrounding-her-montauk-yacht-death/a/160557022.html) _2026-08-27 · Irish Independent - Podcasts_ At around midnight on August 5 2025, the lifeless body of Irish woman Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra was discovered on a boat docked at a marina in the exclusive Montauk Yacht Club in the US. Originally from Co Carlow, the 33-year-old entrepreneur had moved to New York ten years previously and was forging a successful career in sunglasses and swimwear design.Earlier that evening, Martha had arranged to… ## [Can reading spicy books improve your sex life](https://www.independent.ie/podcasts/can-reading-spicy-books-improve-your-sex-life/a/160558126.html) _2026-08-27 · Irish Independent - Podcasts_ Smut didn’t begin with BookTok. From Judy Blume and Jackie Collins to audiobooks and sexy dragons, women have long read it for fantasy and escape. But can it help you work out what turns you on, or leave real-life sex feeling flat? Jennifer is joined by bestselling author and former sex columnist Vicki Notaro to talk desire, porn and whether sharing a steamy chapter can help couples say what they… ## [Tall Sapling and Internal Rotation Knees](https://liberationmartialarts.substack.com/p/tall-sapling-and-internal-rotation) _2026-08-26 · Korean Fury · Liberation Martial Arts 🥊_ Now our sapling has grown taller ## [Trump EPA Moves to Limit Community Feedback on Data Center Projects](https://512pixels.net/2026/08/trump-epa-data-centers/) _2026-08-26 · 512 Pixels_ The Trump EPA has made a proposal that would lift requirements that force states to provide public notice or solicit comments on air pollution permits for data center construction projects. Maxine Joselow has more at The New York Times: The move could prevent residents from raising concerns about — … ## [The Unabomber, Replacement Theory and the Crazy Evolving Politics of AI](https://dsrnetwork.substack.com/p/the-unabomber-replacement-theory) _2026-08-26 · The DSR Network · The DSR Network_ This Substack is reader-supported. ## [Trump’s Fury at Canada Takes Unhinged Turn—and Backfires Badly for Him](https://dsrnetwork.substack.com/p/trumps-fury-at-canada-takes-unhinged) _2026-08-26 · The DSR Network · The DSR Network_ As Trump’s deranged trade war creates a fresh problem for the GOP, a Democratic strategist who works on midterms explains how her party can do better at exploiting this fiasco in the fall. ## [Siliconsciousness: The Unabomber, Replacement Theory and the Crazy Evolving Politics of AI](https://dsrnetwork.substack.com/p/siliconsciousness-the-unabomber-replacement) _2026-08-26 · The DSR Network · The DSR Network_ Politics makes strange bedfellows, and AI is making things stranger still. ## [Skip the Fueling Hacks—A Dietitian Explains What to Eat Before, During, and After Every Ride](https://www.bicycling.com/health-nutrition/a73523424/fueling-strategies-ride/) _2026-08-26 · Health-Nutrition - Bicycling_ Before chasing trendy gels, nail the fueling fundamentals that actually power better rides and recovery. ## [Responses to "Will 23/5 Trading Break Your Strategy?"](https://davemabe.com/responses-to-will-235-trading-break-your-strategy) _2026-08-26 · Dave Mabe · Dave Mabe_ Several traders responded to my email asking if you think 23/5 trading will erode your trading strategies. Here are the responses ( all used with permission, summarized for brevity ): Chris M: For the big liquid stocks that everyone in the world thinks about, this new market structure could cause certain reference points to be more important (Asian mkts open/close, Europe open/close). The big… ## [The US Has Only 41 DAYS of Oil Left!](https://jaybefaunt.substack.com/p/the-us-has-only-41-days-of-oil-left) _2026-08-26 · Jaybefaunt · Jaybefaunt’s Stream Of Consciousness_ The US is cooked! Why? Because it only has 41 days of oil left it its strategic oil reserves! How will this impact us in the immediate future? ## [Your invitation to the launch of my new book The Birthday Boys…](https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/08/26/your-invitation-to-the-launch-of-my-new-book-the-birthday-boys/) _2026-08-26 · Samuel Thompson · Slugger O'Toole_ Why write? For a privileged few, journalists, columnists and the like, the answer is to pay the bills. For an even more fortunate élite of best-selling authors, writing can provide a very pleasant lifestyle. It is a dream of many budding writers, very few of whom will make more than a few hundred pounds from efforts if that. Why write? For most writers the answer is simple, they have something to… ## [Daisy Chain Spotlight: Center for Reproductive Rights](https://glasshousemagazine.substack.com/p/daisy-chain-spotlight-center-for) _2026-08-26 · Glasshouse · Glasshouse_ Glasshouse talks with the Center’s Deputy Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, Cathy Mevs, to discuss the legal fight for reproductive rights, the Center’s landmark wins, and Daisy Chain Fields ## [Real Health: Is your phone controlling you?](https://www.independent.ie/podcasts/real-health-is-your-phone-controlling-you/a/160559042.html) _2026-08-26 · Irish Independent - Podcasts_ We check our phones dozens, even hundreds, of times a day, often without realising how much they interrupt our attention.This week on The Real Health podcast, Professor Brendan Kelly, professor of psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin, explains why phones are so difficult to put down and the impact constant checking can have on concentration, stress and self esteem.He shares practical ways to build…