Thursday miscellanea #469

I only have the final available episode of Black Mirror remaining. I’ve really enjoyed these. I hope there is another season soon.
The best-selling single of all-time is Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas,” and with a lead of 17 million over Elton John’s tribute to Diana in second, it looks unlikely to ever be toppled. Bing Crosby is also #3 with “Silent Night.” Tenth is “My Heart Will Go On.” Twentieth is “Y.M.C.A.” Fiftieth is “Livin’ La Vida Loca.”
The “Show Mode” arrived on my Fire HD10 last night. I didn’t know it was going to do that if I didn’t have the dock. When I use the stand on my case, it’s upside down. Haven’t explored whether there are remedies for this yet. Not sure I care.
The most impressive IndyCar rookie this year is easily likable Canadian Robert Wickens, who has driven his guts out every race but never quite come up with a podium, for this reason or that. Keep an eye on him this Sunday (NBCSN, 2 pm CDT). (Correction: He did have two podiums—a second and a third—early in the season.)
Judas Priest’s Point of Entry has been a lot of my soundtrack this week. It’s kind of a forgotten gem between the two biggest albums of Priest’s career, British Steel and Screaming for Vengeance. I think it’s held up well.
The little respite from the humidity the other day was nice. Sadly, kids, it’s another month before we can realistically begin hoping for relief, and another two before it becomes likely.
I told you about the North Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force’s showing of 8 Days, right? See you Tuesday, July 24!

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