Eric Allen

AFGE, AFL-CIO the Union representing Federal employees at the NASA Wallops Flight Facility is calling for immediate action to stop the proposed closure of the NASA Wallops Visitor Center.

Would he stand for a salary floor and better wage structure for younger/entry level players. I would suspect, however, haven’t MLBPA been the biggest road block to salary cap. No more “tax” for going over. Stop this deferred salary stuff.

I spoke about this with the Guardians front office a number of years ago… recall they lost a playoff game/series because the decision was in the umpires hands. Teams can file weather plans with the league that supersede Umpires. That way you can predict and plan for weather interruptions

You don’t pay a settlement like that if you did nothing wrong. NHL should continue to ban these players.

The camera works here stink

Home run derby these days just looks like batting practice

That has to be a bad thing, a major failure of a big launch

My wife went to get a snack wrap and they are sold out at the 5 closest locations

Thanks for the 2nd round pick

What acts of patriotism did you engage in this year?

This is why police need to be readily identifiable and must identify themselves and be able to show proper identification

Rep. Melissa Hortman killed, Sen. John Hoffman shot in 'targeted' shootings: Sources Two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses were shot by someone impersonating a police officer, sources confirmed to FOX 9. Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were killed.

Two important things to note:

1) the most significant violence we’ve seen this year was not against ICE or Trump or members of his administration, but against Democrats

2) when ICE scoffs at people asking for warrants or for identification, THIS IS WHY THEY ASK

www.fox9.com/news/melissa...

Let’s not be quick to find Antonio Brown guilty. He has the insanity defense locked down. But also maybe he’s innocent. I’m not on the jury

Arresting a United States Senator is certainly a choice….

This Senate proposal advanced by Sen Cruz would cancel new and existing State laws on any aspect of tech use including civil rights, consumer protection, privacy, fraud, safety for kids, accessibility, and more. In short, we’d lose the few laws we have that ensure responsible AI use. #killthebill

Rent Going Up? One Company’s Algorithm Could Be Why. Texas-based RealPage’s YieldStar software helps landlords set prices for apartments across the U.S. With rents soaring, critics are concerned that the company’s proprietary algorithm is hurting compet...

Real Page is obviously such an issue, impacting rent, affordability and housing issues… so they are buying politicians. It gains protection in the big beautiful bill… for the next 10 years. And today Polis veto’d a bill banning it. Look up RealPage…. www.propublica.org/article/yiel...

He’s primarily the CF this year…

First time in my life having the patience to learn how to solve the rubik’s cube

Moderna withdraws application for COVID-flu combination vaccine Moderna said on Wednesday it has withdrawn an application seeking approval for its flu and COVID combination vaccine candidate after discussions with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

This is absolutely terrible news.

With the shifting regulatory climate (i.e., antivax ratfuckery), Moderna has withdrawn their application for their eagerly anticipated COVID-flu combo vaccine. This vaccine offered better protection than getting each shot separately.

h/t @merz.bsky.social

It May Be Too Late for Rural Libraries to Weather the IMLS Storm Small towns in red states overwhelmingly voted in support of cutting federal spending in their own backyard. Now the future of their libraries—and their communities—is in flux.

"That leaves the public library as Burnsville’s primary community meeting space, entertainment venue, and adult learning facility. It’s also the only place that can print anything in a 15–20 mile radius, and the only spot in town with free Wi-Fi." www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

The Pittsburgh Pirates have a major problem. Bob Nutting. You have starting pitchers throwing gems only to have the offense not be able to get any runs and the bullpen imploding, the only free agent signings were washed up players with negative WAR’s. Spend some freaking money on your lineup 🤡

I would love to read the dissenting opinion…

Krispy Kreme donuts are significantly better than Dunkin and Tim Hortons. Their problem. Is they are a one trick pony. So why does the partnership with McDonald’s not work? Let’s compare prices…

NSF Unidata Pause in Most Operations NSF Unidata Pause in Most Operations

Due to the current gap in funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), the NSF Unidata Program is pausing most operations effective 12 May 2025. Nearly all staff will be furloughed until funds from our existing NSF grant become available. For more information, see buff.ly/d2TC1Oy

Does it still rely on unidata?

Pope Leo XIV

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Robert Prevost has been elected the first American pope in history.

Shoutout to the Pirates news dumping the firing of Shelton right after the white smoke appeared.

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Yinzers travel

Conclave live updates: New pope chosen, white smoke over the Vatican proclaims Cheers erupted suspense built in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square as cardinals announced with clamor and smoke that a successor to Pope Francis had been named.

Breaking news: Cheers erupted and suspense built in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square on Thursday as cardinals announced a billow of white smoke that a successor to Pope Francis had been named.

The world will learn their choice when he appears on a balcony overlooking the square.