Peter Tubbs

If you can find it, Johnny Guitar has a great performance by Joan Crawford and themes that you may recognize from 1954 politics.

Shane is underrated.

“Meat Spectrum”

Saving this for later. Maybe funny, maybe useful, probably just silly.

The Breeze is an all-timer.

Farm Relief May Be Revealed This week, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins suggested the long-discussed financial relief for America’s farmers will be released next week.

The USDA may announce bridge loans for America's farmers this week. Every major crop in the US is expected to be unprofitable in 2025:

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AutoZone Liberty Bowl The SEC and Big 12 Conference battle in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl Football Classic, one of the most tradition-rich and patriotic bowl games in America.

If Iowa State gets stuck with a third Memphis-at-Memphis matchup, it’s a good year to skip: half the stadium is under construction:

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#BlueCy

I’ve never understood why the Sox don’t make merch with this version of the Tuscan font. They use every other old logo/icon.

My Time With Angela Lansbury In honor of Angela Lansbury’s centennial, the star’s former assistant recalls a part-time job that blossomed into a 15-year friendship.

This is the story of the part-time assistant job that became a 15-year friendship—and a lesson in love. Read my Vogue debut on what would’ve been Angie’s 100th birthday.

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MAHA Strategy released This week, the Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy Report was released by the White House. The document was promoted as the final outline of Federal actions to improve the health of America’s chi...

This week’s story: MAHA strategy encourages study of ag chemicals, push for bans removed.

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My first FF league was via postcard. ( owners in 6 states) Often submitted lineups not knowing how I did the week before

Mexican Screwworm Cases Increasing This week, Mexico reported that new screwworm cases in the country have jumped 50% since July of this year, and disease officials in the country have identified over 5,000 cases in animals, with 600 s...

New World Screwworm continues to spread in Mexico, challenging supply chains for U.S. cattle producers.

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The Strategic Guinness Reserve is going to be important tonight #Bluecy

Study: River Nitrates Come From Agriculture This week, four scientists who contributed to the Central Iowa Source Water Research Assessment presented the results of the study to the public.

Study finds 80% of nitrate in two Iowa rivers a result of agriculture:

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YouTube video by VideoFromSpace Moon Landings Faked? Filmmaker Says Not!

It was easier to go to the moon than to fake going to the moon.

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I can confirm the PBS Passport is a very good deal for $5/month or $2.50/month if you do yearly.

Thousands of hours of top notch content. NOVA is great. The new Ken Burns doc on Leonardo da Vinci is excellent.

You can sign up at the link below!

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Rollins: No Amnesty For Undocumented Farm Workers This week, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins promised to find a balance between deporting undocumented farmworkers while not disrupting the agricultural supply chains they support.

This weeks story:

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H5N1 Culling Spikes Egg Prices Rampant spread of the H5N1 virus is hitting consumers in their pocketbooks. Retail egg prices across the country have sent Americans scrambling to buy eggs at any price, when they can find them.

My story this week: egg prices will probably remain high:

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Confirmed. 2000 team started 4-0. 2001 team started 1-2 (!) then went 12-1 to win the league. Fun times.

Coffee is for closers

If you live in the snow belt, pets feet can be sensitive to some deicers. My dog will start limping in front of a random house, so I rub a bunch of snow on her paws and that seems to rinse the offending chemical away. YMMV

The clock hath strucken twelve upon the bell

Perhaps follower counts should be hidden, but a user can check theirs for $10 a peek. Might help keep the lights on.

The radio feed is having internet problems- John occasionally sounds like Max Headroom. #80’sReference

There was a simplicity to 640 SD when the quality of the game for the home viewer was driven mostly by the quality of the gear on the truck producing the game. Ah- Olden Times.

+1000 points for the Matthew Leskow reference

Agency Contingency Plans | OMB | The White House Below are the links to contingency plans for agencies across the Federal Government. The page will be updated as more plans are posted.

This page will get a few visits over the next day or two:

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The Subaru owners I know are in two camps: Nothing But Trouble and Best Car Ever I Just Bought My 8th. No in between.

I’ve owned one Forester. Solid car, no issues.

H5N1 Infects More Flocks This week, the H5N1 Avian Flu virus continued to disrupt agriculture across the country.

My story this week: At least 4 million poultry are destroyed after infected with H5N1.

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The weaving of the character arcs was brilliant, bringing the listener to the last five minutes. One character comes full circle. The support staff believes keeping the addicted alive gives them a chance at recovery. It’s a well told story.

Cyclones had a defensive stretch from 6:05 to :13 where they got 9 stops across 11 possessions. ISU +13. Game.

I second this. A breathtaking segment.