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@LongLPA @Almighty_Lombs @colby_connor9 @KcSmurthwaite They don't pay anything for a game. It's covered by their ROC pass, though they would allocate some of the revenue to BB.

@Almighty_Lombs @colby_connor9 @KcSmurthwaite Good call. Yeah. I’m they pay though and I bet they’re in the $15 a game range.

Men's Basketball Ticket Sales Big 12 (Public) | FY 2025 | FRS Reports Kansas: $14.5M Arizona: $7.4M WVU: $5.9M Iowa St: $5.4M Kansas St: $4.6M Cinci: $4.4M Texas Tech: $3.6M Colorado: $2.8M Houston: $2.7M ASU: $2.5M Utah: $2.0M UCF: $1.0M OSU: $710.1K (via Extra Points Library)

@bryce Never understood the appeal of these guys.

HOW TO SPOT A GRIFTER 101: - If the curse word to unique insight ratio is flipped, COOKED - If the pitch begins with them marginalizing you and making you feel bad about yourself, COOKED - If the narrative is that the future is bleak and you’re hopeless without them, COOKED - If they’re being paid by the company that’s going to “save” you, COOKED

@SmithM067 @ByuSome @Bar_tolmi No it's not. It's 88% active after 5yrs. This was from a Seventy on the missionary committee in 2023 from a bishopric training meeting I attended personally.

@ByuSome @Bar_tolmi That 40% start is true after 5 years, I remember learning that while a missionary from a general authority visit. but 6 months is a stretch.

@cameron_james62 @latterdaylaura Those are the same stats I heard around that same time when I was in the bishopric.

@latterdaylaura It's made up. According to Church HQ, about 88% of returned Elders have an active Temple recommend after 5 years, and 93% of returned Sisters have an active recommend. This was as of September 2023 tho, so it could have changed a bit since then

I don’t really believe it. But even if it was 99%, truth is truth. People crucified the Son of God, you don’t think people could also leave His true church?

@latterdaylaura This is completely fabricated. I was in a bishopric training meeting with a Seventy who was part of the missionary committee. He reported that close to 90% of RMs were active with temple recommends at 5yrs post mission. Slightly higher for females.

@SheaSerrano Can't wait for this one.

@ciclockout @PalmerLuckey @pmarca Partly because they didn't write it. SR-71 was the original artist but BFS are the ones to make it a hit.

@PalmerLuckey @pmarca Bowling for Soup never got the credit it deserved! Great video too!

1985 was glorious. PC goes vertical. NES launches. Cable TV takes off. Back To The Future, Real Genius, Weird Science, DARYL. Top Gun filming. We Are The World, New Coke, Madonna, Wrestlemania. NSFNet. And constant looming threat of nuclear annihilation for adrenalinemaxxing.

@SheaSerrano As a dad who's had 4 sons leave for college, it perfectly put into words how I've felt every time. I've forwarded it to all of them. Thanks, Shea!

this is my favorite introduction so far

@Inaki_Soto1 @ByuSome Technically it's illegal to use it outside your home in WA (at least that was the pitch). Now you can't go anywhere without smelling it. It's the worst.

@ByuSome I don’t want it in public but using it inside your house shouldn’t be punishable by jail imo

There is not a single place that is better because they legalized recreational marijuana. Coming from a place that did, it's terrible. You stop taking your kids to the park because people are there smoking pot. You have dread living in a townhouse or apartment because one or more ruin the entire place smoking that crappy stuff.

@Ch_JesusChrist Since I moved her 23yrs ago, the Seattle Temple district has added Anchorage, Spokane, Vancouver BC, Tri-Cities, Moses Lake, Tacoma and now Marysville temples. People used to travel to the Seattle temple for a week and that was their annual visit. Much easier now.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints in Marysville, Washington, learned Sunday night that a new temple will be built in their city. The announcement from the First Presidency was shared by Elder Hugo E. Martinez of the United States West Area Presidency during a devotional in the Marysville Washington Stake. “We are pleased to announce the construction of a temple in Marysville, Washington,” the First Presidency statement says. “The specific location and timing of the construction will be announced later. This is a reason for all of us to rejoice and express gratitude for such a significant blessing — one that will allow more frequent access to the ordinances, covenants and power that can only be found in the house of the Lord.” Learn more on Church Newsroom. newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/new-te…

@bryce Same for NFL. Broadcast is usually solid, but standard options/capabilities are lacking.

Huge fumble by Amazon not to provide any recording option for the NBA playoffs

@scuttlebutt1 @mrmattbassett @EtherTam @theseoguy_ Would not call it unbelievable skiing unless you are a beginner.

@mrmattbassett @EtherTam @theseoguy_ Not a fan of Brian Head?

Saint George Utah is one of the most slept on cities in the US you have 4-5 elite golf courses within 20 minutes of you it still has a small town vibe it is unbelievably safe there’s a growing entrepreneurship scene Families and kids running around literally everywhere Unbelievably good skiing is 1 hour away in the winter Trails are everywhere if you like biking / running you’re only 1.5 hours to the vegas airport where you can get anywhere in the world proximity to vegas also lets you see literally anyone in concert and go home that night

@bryce At least she'll be taking a break from driving soon...

Daughter at 3:32 AM- just got in a little accident, no other cars, cops said it should be like a couple hundred bucks to repaint a little scratch on the bumper. Dad at 3:35 AM- that’s awful, glad you’re ok and safe. Send a pic so I can see the damage. The damage

@bryce Brand doesn't really matter. I use Naked, but switch around to whatever is cheapest. I add it with my smoothie or protein shake. Which ever I'm having first. I only do 5mg, though. Not sold that more=better.

Alright I’m going to give creatine one last shot- what’s your brand?

@kameronrogers35 @Spencer_Linton @BYUSportsNation @AJ_Dybantsa @BYU For real. Let's get that in the BYU store!

@Spencer_Linton @BYUSportsNation @AJ_Dybantsa @BYU I need that polo that AJ is wearing.

I cannot emphasize ENOUGH how much I love these photos from Ace and @AJ_Dybantsa... everyone involved... and what the pictures mean to so many. #GoCougs @BYU #BYU

@bryce I debated whether to say anything at all since I knew this was the response that was coming... I'll keep being the green bubble wrecks the aura of the group chat.

@DoubleR425 Android phones are basically disposable anyway.

I will never understand people who put cases on their phones.

@JStudman0143 @LargeInStature_ Lot of great stuff in this list! Early Anberlin is awesome (I'm old). Digging the Bilmuri songs.

@LargeInStature_ Tycho Makari Ghost Atlas FLOYA Anberlin Slowly Slowly Grayscale A Day to Remember Windwaker Bilmuri The Plot in You For For a King ERRA 156/Silence Spiritbox Let me know when you want to tap out on my genre choices

I need new music. I listen to Discover Weekly every Monday, and Release Radar every Friday, but Spotify is letting me down. I'm open to recommendations. I like everything (almost).

@PinehavenGuy @BoiseState4Life Very few places outside of Utah/Idaho need or want more units per building. Our stake has sold off two buildings in the last decade and most buildings have 1 unit in them.

@BoiseState4Life It won't be shortened, they'll move to every other week Church, and Double the number of Units per Building. (Eventually)

Stop saying sacrament meeting should be shortened. There is no reason it should be condensed. What takes place in sacrament meeting that will never allow it to be shortened: 1. Calling and sustaining members 2. Administration of the sacrament (including breaking of the bread/hymn), which in some wards can take longer than 20 minutes on its own 3. Baby blessings 4. Speakers, often including messages the bishopric (or stake presidency) has felt should be the focus of the meeting. It is the simplest way for leaders to address the needs and concerns of a ward. I probably missed some, but the biggest reason it shouldn’t be shortened in my opinion is that the sacramental ordinance shouldn’t feel rushed. It should have enough time to allow for reverent contemplation and simple administration.

@BoiseState4Life @hiwerth781 This is a big ward issue most of us don't have. My ward has 150 most weeks and we're done with the sacrament in by 20 after leaving 40 minutes to fill. That said, I don't want to shorten it either.

To me it would be challenging to alter it where it wouldn’t negatively impact the flow of the meeting, especially in instances where a visiting authority would typically be given an opportunity to speak. Perhaps the speaking times could be shortened, but it seems like most of the time the speaker portion of the meeting only takes 20-25 minutes as it is. Our ward has 500 people and it usually takes a minimum of 20 minutes to pass the sacrament. Right now it’s: -5 min for hymn and prayer -3-5 min for sustaining, plus baby blessings, etc. -20+ min for sacrament hymn and administration of sacrament -5 min youth speaker -10-12 min adult speaker -3-5 min rest hymn or musical number -10-12 min adult speaker -5 min for hymn and prayer