Steven Trustrum

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YouTube video by Fat Possum Records R.L. Burnside (Feat. Lyrics Born) - Someday Baby (Official Audio)

Sharing some good music for those of you who are still awake.

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August 1, 2025 AMERICAN ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION Committee on Economic Statistics and Committee on Government Relations Statement from the American Economic Association on the Dismissal of the BLS Commissioner Leaders of the American Economic Association express their grave concern over the dismissal of the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) earlier today. The independence of the federal statistical agencies is essential to the proper functioning of a modern economy. Accurate, timely, and impartial statistics are the foundation upon which households, businesses, and policymakers make critical decisions. Undermining the independence or credibility of these agencies threatens the integrity of the information that markets, institutions, and the public rely on every day. Measuring the vast and dynamic U.S. economy in real time is inherently challenging. It is standard practice for statistical estimates to be revised as more complete and higher-quality data become available. These revisions reflect the commitment of statistical agencies to accuracy, transparency, and methodological rigor-not failure or bias. The BLS has long had a well-deserved reputation for professional excellence and nonpartisan integrity. Safeguarding this tradition is vital for the continued health of the U.S. economy and public trust in our institutions. We call upon elected officials to respect and preserve the independence of the nation's statistical infrastructure. Lawrence Katz President, American Economic Association Katharine Abraham President-Elect, American Economic Association Karen Dynan Chair, American Economic Association Committee on Economic Statistics Kenneth Troske Chair, American Economic Association Committee on Government Relations

Statement from the largest economics association about the BLS firing

As context: AEA approximately never makes such public statements

This is a big deal

The Trump administration has pressured the Smithsonian into removing mention of Trump from its impeachment exhibit.

America, you've now entered the "we're literally rewriting history" face of the quickening race to authoritarianism.

Why does a Transformer have teeth?

Trump getting caught on video cheating at golf is hilarious. It's not even subtle.

Trump fires someone for handing over a jobs report he wasn't happy with, and now he's going to cook the books to make the report more favourable. That's not worrisome at all. Nopers.

I love how the article calls him "Former President Donald Trump."

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A young #dragon woman prepares to embark on an #adventure in this #StockArt

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#fantasy #SmallPress #RPG #StockImages #Publishing #Publisher #RolePlayingGames

Darwin's World: Nuclear Edition - Misfit Studios | Darwin's World Nuclear | DriveThruRPG Darwin's World: Nuclear Edition Darwin’s World: Nuclear Edition is a revised and expanded version of the previously released post-apocalyptic setting. All game mechanics have been updated and revise...

The Darwin's World Nuclear Edition core rules and setting for the #SavageWorlds #RPG is finally here! Remind yourself why #DarwinsWorld became such a fan favorite.

Available in digital and print (B/W or Color, soft or hardcover) formats

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#PostApocalypse #RolePlayingGame

Check out all the new #StockArt we released in #August, along with two new #monsters for the #CastlesAndCrusades #RPG, a new #IconsRPG #monster, and a new #postapocalyptic #DarwinsWorld #archetype. Don't forget our #MonthlyDiscount #newsletter code

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A primitive #ogre or other type of brutish creature with a stone axe lumbers forward in this #StockArt

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#fantasy #SmallPress #RPG #StockImages #Publishing #Publisher #RolePlayingGames

YouTube video by Napalm Records SKINDRED - That's My Jam (Official Video) | Napalm Records

This morning's mood in song form

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#StockArt of a capable, exotic #warrior preparing to guard the #temple

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#SmallPress #Publishing #Publisher #RPG

Additional enemies await in this #Unisystem sourcebook for the #Armageddon the End Times #RPG

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#Apocalypse #PostApocalyptic

A horned #beast rises out of the flames in this #StockArt

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#fantasy #SmallPress #RPG #StockImages #Publishing #Publisher #RolePlayingGames

This #StockArt raises up a #monument to #money and the power it brings

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#SmallPress #RPG #StockImages #Publishing #Publisher #RolePlayingGames

A #samurai waits, hand on sword, for battle to commence

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Play the #yeti as a #superhero player character or as a #cryptic #supervillain in your #MutantsAndMasterminds #RPG

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#StockArt of a #mutant or #Innsmouth #deepone hybrid from #Lovecraft

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#horror #Cthulhu #SmallPress #RPG #StockImages #Publishing #Publisher #RolePlayingGames

Ratline is a Nazi-loving smuggler and human trafficking #supervillain ready to add to your #superhero #IconsRPG

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#Icons #RPG

A small group of #adventurers surveys the landscape and distant ruins to plan their next move in this wide #StockArt by @davidbirchellis.bsky.social

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#fantasy #SmallPress #RPG #StockImages #Publishing #Publisher #RolePlayingGames

This #StockArt provides three variations of some sort of #earth #monster

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The customizable megamorph #superhero #archetype for the #SavageWorlds #RPG lets you quickly build big character for bigger fun

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#supervillain

Take a wilderness #train ride to #adventure with this latest #StockArt

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#SmallPress #RPG #Publishing

A confession: the scavenging tables that so many people seem to like as a welcome addition to Darwin's World: Nuclear Edition almost didn't make it into the book. For that matter, they almost didn't get made at all.

#StockArt of a #rabbit #lycanthrope or #mutant #adventurer

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Take on the #undead armies of the night for a profit in this #Vampire slaying #horror supplement for the #SavageWorlds #RPG

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Trump Tariff Aid To Farmers May Again Exceed U.S. Nuclear Weapons Cost The Trump administration may pay more taxpayer dollars to farmers harmed by Trump’s tariffs than on nuclear delivery systems and weapons.

Hot tip from someone who is by no means an economist:

Trump's tariff strategy isn't working if Americans are paying more in taxes as a result and government aid is going to be required (again) to help entire industries from dying off. www.forbes.com/sites/stuart...

Fascism and capitalism are always just one handshake away from hugging each other.