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They just hang around Richmond

So they've drafted two Michigan guys and a guy who grew up a couple hours away from Detroit. (Cleveland suburbs, but given the options...) I think I sense a pattern

Probably true. I think the current feeling is that some of the prospects will stay in "school" for a couple extra years shortening their careers in "pro ball". It will probably shake out in the long run

I've seen a couple of articles that indicated that several NFL evaluators feel that NIL has made the later round "prospects" less valuable or something. They don't think the talent is there

April 25 https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/april-25?cmpid=email-hist-tdih-2026-0425-04252026&om_rid=

Having been on the other side prior to the proliferation of AI, it's all part of the script. Since the vast majority of these CS folks make about as much as fast food workers (without smelling like french fries and Jamoca shakes) it's basically required at most companies. If they have the information on their computer screen, there is still the requirement to verify informqtion. A bit like going to the doctor for a series of tests and every person you run into will ask you to verify your date of birth.

I still like the Jamoca Shakes, they're not fond of me these days. I worked at one about 50 years ago for a couple of years, took me a while to go back

According to Google it was a dead ball. (No joke) The ball never reached home plate so was ruled dead. It was also during an exhibition game so it really never mattered any. As to the bird, none of the animal or wildlife agencies got involved since it was the pigeon’s fault he got in the way of the ball in the first place.

When you actually think about electrocutions, gas, and lethal injections, maybe a firing squad would be more humaine.

They're also mad that Democrats grew a spine for once instead of rolling over and saying "Sir, may I have another" Bullies don't like folks who fight back

I just saw a post on FB repeating an unnamed Georgia Congressman's claim that maybe Virginia should "give back the Democratic part of Northern Virginia to DC". When did they stop teaching history and government in schools. A Republican Congressman who does not know or understand that Virginia (and Maryland) ceded part of their state(s) to create the District of Columbia. I'm all in favor if said Rep would also allow DC to become a state.

Trump Airlines II. Won't last as long as the first

April 24. Happy Arbor Day https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/april-24?cmpid=email-hist-tdih-2026-0424-04242026&om_rid=

Renegade is a staple at Acrisure Stadium. If ya ain't a Styx fan, ya ain't a Yinzer

I'm thinking its a prime time for school groups right now. That may be a driver. Plus Skubal pitching is a draw

I know that I'm basically preaching to the choir here, but IMO we need to find a way to get Big Money out of politics. Citizens United opened the door to a lot of the mess we're seeing now. Too many PACs, who knows how much dark money. There has to be a way to police this. Personally I'd start taxing contributions over $1,000 at 75%, no business contributions allowed what so ever.

I agree, reform is needed from the Constitution on down. We're not in the 18th century anymore. Jefferson said something close to the Constitution needed to be rewritten every generation. I don't think we need to go that far, but we need something that returns us back to the values set up by Madison and Company then go from there. But humans being human.....

Unless the court rules the legislature did an end run and skirted the state constitution in an effort to get the special election on the ballot. For the record, I voted yes. More in response to the maneuvers in Texas, Florida, Missouri and Florida than anything else. Personally I would prefer multiple representative districts, but that ain't happening any time soon

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