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by Michael J. Allen

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Yuppppp.
And that’s face value cost.
U.S. capitalism will increase the costs by another 100% when Uncle Bob sells hit ticket.
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NPR @npr.org · 2h
Many soccer fans were excited that the men's World Cup would be coming to the U.S. next year — until they discovered how much FIFA is charging for tickets. n.pr/4hb5owm
'Absolute madness': Soccer fans are outraged over ticket prices for U.S. World Cup
Many soccer fans were excited that the men's World Cup would be coming to the U.S. next year — until they discovered how much FIFA is charging for tickets.
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Many soccer fans were excited that the men's World Cup would be coming to the U.S. next year — until they discovered how much FIFA is charging for tickets. n.pr/4hb5owm
'Absolute madness': Soccer fans are outraged over ticket prices for U.S. World Cup
Many soccer fans were excited that the men's World Cup would be coming to the U.S. next year — until they discovered how much FIFA is charging for tickets.
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by Michael J. Allen

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What is a Congress?
Asking for a friend.
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Reuters @reuters.com · 17h
White House budget director Vought plans to shut down CFPB within months, says it's no longer protecting consumers reut.rs/4qjMIyT
White House budget director Vought plans to shut down CFPB within months, says it's no longer protecting consumers
White House budget director Russell Vought said he wants to close the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and expects to do so within the next two to three months.
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by Michael J. Allen

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Nope. Wrong.
A car is driven by a distracted driver.
The car did not magically jump the curb.
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WMAR-2 News @wmar2news.bsky.social · 11h
Police: Car jumps curb, injures two people waiting at bus stop on York Road
Police: Car jumps curb, injures two people waiting at bus stop on York Road
Baltimore Police say a car swerved in attempt to avoid hitting people crossing the road and jumped the curb, striking two people who were waiting on a bus stop.
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Police: Car jumps curb, injures two people waiting at bus stop on York Road
Police: Car jumps curb, injures two people waiting at bus stop on York Road
Baltimore Police say a car swerved in attempt to avoid hitting people crossing the road and jumped the curb, striking two people who were waiting on a bus stop.
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These. Were. Men. In. Their. 30s.

www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
No one in the GOP Hitler chat was a "kid"
We checked. Sorry, JD Vance.
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by Michael J. Allen

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Thanks Coach Billy B
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BUM CHILLUPS AKA SPENCER HALL @edsbs.bsky.social · 17h
Special thanks to Bill C for helping us put together a way of looking at teams and tempo and success where we could finally put together the most damning evidence against Bill Belichick yet channel-6.ghost.io/axes-fast-sl...
Kent State and UNC together at last

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Special thanks to Bill C for helping us put together a way of looking at teams and tempo and success where we could finally put together the most damning evidence against Bill Belichick yet channel-6.ghost.io/axes-fast-sl...
Kent State and UNC together at last
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Reposted by Michael J. Allen, Steven Heydemann, Tom Clark , and 12 more

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White House budget director Vought plans to shut down CFPB within months, says it's no longer protecting consumers reut.rs/4qjMIyT
White House budget director Vought plans to shut down CFPB within months, says it's no longer protecting consumers
White House budget director Russell Vought said he wants to close the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and expects to do so within the next two to three months.
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Reposted by Michael J. Allen

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Congress must ensure public land employees have the resources they need to properly steward public lands—or people across the country will experience the economic consequences of the layoffs, budget cuts, and limited access to the public lands. https://ampr.gs/4q9tP1g
How the Government Shutdown Affects Public Land Employees and Communities
Bipartisan efforts saved public lands from being sold off. Can Congress work together again so that furloughed public land employees in the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Fish and W...
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Scenes from my evening walk in Baltimore.
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by Michael J. Allen

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Not a fan of Hochul but more of this please and thanks.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d
Q: Politico reported on a group chat of young Republicans. Does this just reflect some bad apples?

HOCHUL: Some bad apples? These are the future of the GOP. This is so vile it's hard to find the words to put into context ... there's gotta be consequences ... this bullshit has to stop.
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by Michael J. Allen

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Most of the news isn’t news, and a lot of the rage isn’t rage.
Every day doesn’t need a headline.
Happy Tuesday.
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Q: Politico reported on a group chat of young Republicans. Does this just reflect some bad apples?

HOCHUL: Some bad apples? These are the future of the GOP. This is so vile it's hard to find the words to put into context ... there's gotta be consequences ... this bullshit has to stop.
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by Michael J. Allen

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Damn cats….
Proofreading is hard, ABC

by Michael J. Allen

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Interdisciplinary work is not creating a silo within a single academic college.

Thanks for coming to my TED talk.

by Michael J. Allen

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Another *great* map.
Electricity prices skyrocketing, in part due to AI and data centers.
#maryland #geography #politics #money
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Ian Carrillo @iansociologo.bsky.social · 1d
People have to work longer hours to offset the increases in energy costs that AI causes.

www.bloomberg.com/graphics/202...
AI Data Centers Are Sending Power Bills Soaring
Wholesale electricity costs as much as 267% more than it did five years ago in areas near data centers. That’s being passed on to customers.
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by Michael J. Allen

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USA Farms.
#Maps #Geography
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People have to work longer hours to offset the increases in energy costs that AI causes.

www.bloomberg.com/graphics/202...
AI Data Centers Are Sending Power Bills Soaring
Wholesale electricity costs as much as 267% more than it did five years ago in areas near data centers. That’s being passed on to customers.
www.bloomberg.com
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by Michael J. Allen

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Born in coal country, this…
Climate action elevates these -sometimes forgotten - communities.
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J. Mijin Cha @jmijin.bsky.social · 2d
New coal leases in the Powder River Basin have been paused after the first one had only a bid for 1/10th of a penny. They are trying to blame previous administrations, but the writing is on the wall. We should be supporting coal workers and communities not doing wtf this clown show is doing.
US postpones Wyoming coal lease sale after disappointing Montana auction
The Trump administration has postponed a scheduled sale of coal leases on federal lands in Wyoming two days after a disappointing auction in Montana, an Interior Department spokesperson said on Wednesday.
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For a century, the BBC has broadcast the weather report for the seas around the UK. "The Shipping Forecast" has informed and lulled generations who tune in to hear it.
Opinion: 'The Shipping Forecast' reminds us of the power of the human voice
For a century, the BBC has broadcast the weather report for the seas around the UK. "The Shipping Forecast" has informed and lulled generations who tune in to hear it.
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Reposted by Michael J. Allen, James Goodwin

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New coal leases in the Powder River Basin have been paused after the first one had only a bid for 1/10th of a penny. They are trying to blame previous administrations, but the writing is on the wall. We should be supporting coal workers and communities not doing wtf this clown show is doing.
US postpones Wyoming coal lease sale after disappointing Montana auction
The Trump administration has postponed a scheduled sale of coal leases on federal lands in Wyoming two days after a disappointing auction in Montana, an Interior Department spokesperson said on Wednesday.
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What our double-barreled low looks like on satellite imagery...

#njwx
NOAA/NESDIS/STAR GOES-19 GEOCOLOR Composite satellite image of the double-barreled low off the U.S. East Coast on October 13, 2025.
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by Michael J. Allen

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We know so little about the world.
Our media enterprise fails to inform us.
balkaninsight.com/2025/10/13/t...
Thousands Gather in Sarajevo for Funeral of Beloved Bosnian Singer
Large crowds gathered in silence on Monday for the funeral of Halid Beslic, a Bosnian folk singer whose music touched hearts all over the former Yugoslavia.
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"For all our failings, despite our limitations and fallibilities, we humans are capable of greatness."

-Carl Sagan, Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space
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by Michael J. Allen

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Geography Matters.
How people (mis)remember and commemorate (or don't) history.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples Day or just a regular Monday? It depends on where you are
30 states and three U.S. territories recognize Columbus Day in some form, but only 20 states and two territories make Columbus Day a paid holiday for state workers.
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Indigenous Diplomacy, Erasure, and the British Connection
Emma Bilski poses a question about Indigenous representation and erasure sparked by a medallion on the facade of the Lord Baltimore Hotel.
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by Michael J. Allen

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Even I know you can’t lose 3 straight games and keep your job…

Reposted by Michael J. Allen, Darío Hidalgo

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NEW: “Toderian says it’s easy to be distracted by futuristic innovations like electric cars, drone delivery networks & hyperloops. ‘The real solutions are a lot less sexy and a lot more common sense… Tech won’t save us if we get the fundamentals wrong.”

I was 1 of 3 urban experts asked to weigh in.
A world without traffic? Three urban experts rethink how cities move
Gridlock is costing us billions, but bold solutions like bus-only lanes, congestion charges and flexible work hours could get cities moving again
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Last year's flu season was brutal-280 kids died. That came amid a drop in flu vax rates among vulnerable groups. Convincing people to get the flu shot has always been hard-under RFK, doctors' job got much tougher. Anyway: it's October, get your flu shot! My latest for @opinion.bloomberg.com (🎁):
This Flu Season Doesn’t Have to Be as Deadly as the Last
Last year’s flu season was long, brutal, and ultimately tragic. By the time infections had subsided in May, as many as 1.1 million Americans were estimated to have been hospitalized and as many as 100...
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