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Sunday Sundown Rundown - 8/11/24

3 Up

1. Olympics - It was a memorable Olympics for various reasons. Quite honestly, it was one of the best Olympic Games in my lifetime. I sort of miss having so many options to watch sports - a variety of them - on the daily. 

1a. Peacock App - It's still an app with a frustrating user interface, but having the option to watch sports on-demand was awesome. My appreciation to ALL involved in making that happen. 

2. Tim Walz - In the "up" is the announcement of Walz as the VP pick for Kamala Harris. Walz gets the nod here not because of an endorsement, but because I thought he did a great job entering the race this week. And also, it's good to finally get both tickets set as we steamroll to Election Day. 

3. Presidential Debate - Well, we've got the second one locked in for September 10th. Just when you thought there was no point in tuning into debates (especially after the last one), Trump vs. Kamala has the makings of a one-time knock-down drag out). 

3 Down

1. Foiled Terror Attack - Three young persons had plans to pull off a terroristic attack on a Taylor Swift Concert. Individuals in their teens! The world's evil is reaching new depths. I just ask, "Why?!"

2. Politics - After giving the nod with two "ups", Politics gets a sour look for simply how people have responded to all of the updates and developments. It's almost like some voters want to be upset. I don't get it. Whatevs. 

3. White Sox - They. Are. Terrible. Yikes. 

Cover Photo

A photographer takes pictures as Caroline Marks of Team USA surfs during the gold-medal match of the surfing competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Teahupo'o, Tahiti, on August 5, 2024. 

Gregory Bull / AP

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