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Making American Great Again....

But then again more action, more bets. With folks watching games with devices in hands bets can be made almost instantly

Just another expensive Trumpublican stunt But let's blame Bden and the Democrats for inflation.... https://www.texastribune.org/2022/04/15/texas-border-abbott-vehicle-inspections/ https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/16/economy/texas-mexico-abbott-border-economic-impact/

Thanks for the info, and the correction on the draw the Squirrels have in the region. I really need to see a game or three this summer. The team would be an easier reach than having to fight the HRBT from James City County. We spend enough time doing business in Mechanicsville and Short Pump anyway. While doing a bit more research it looks like they are looking to locate it adjacent to the current park along with some VCU sports related facilities. Hopefully it will work out since it looks like they're being stiffed by the WFT after spending money on a summer training facility. The area has changed quit a bit since we left 30 years ago. I really need to get out to a game or three this summer

Was just reading in the Richmond paper that the Flying Squirrels ballpark is on the warning list. They are currently the Double A franchise for San Francisco. The current configuration opened in 1985 and I'm assuming they haven't done much in the way of upgrades outside replacing the roof on the grandstands in 2004after Hurricane Isabel. The park also serves VCU baseball. A lot of today's story focused on the lack of food options and 20 minute plus waits for hot dog (opening day) The city has been screwing around wit plans for a new facility for some time now, either at its current location or one closer to the restaurant district. Hopefully this will light a fire. There is also a wish that the General Assembly will add some funds for the facility while they are giving a sweet heart deal to the Commanders. Maybe it would also draw a more appealing team than one based on the West Coast.

I'm fairly positive they got to know Willis and Howell during their time coaching the Senior Bowl.

I've lived in Virginia, Illinois, and Michigan since I began voting in Federal elections in 1972. 2004 2016 and 2020 were probably the only elections where I felt my vote mattered. If I squint hard enough I can count 2008 and 2012 as well.

Just curious about what happened with his Chicago Tunnel project. It's not on the Boring Company website of projects. It came to mind since we just observed the 30th anniversary of the Great Chicago Flood

The EC was a compromise between large states and small states. Now if we decide to go back to when only wealthy land owing white males are eligible to vote I'd be willing to discuss the issue further. IMO it became obsolete when the states started using popular vote to decide federal elections.

I remember that discussion shortly after the stadium open. That was on John McHale for not paying attention when Tigers brass signed off. One of his many follies. They did some changes in the 2010 (?) upgrade of Comerica. The defects aren't as glaring now. (edit) among the changes they raised the scoreboard 16 feet...

Nobody wants to work anymore....

Has the former guy who lost Chief of Staff been charged yet? How about the guy's wife?

Scaley Mountain NC??? Maybe they should have at least looked at Franklin

I nominate Wall Lake. Or at least 2 years ago it seemed to be the pot capitol of SE Michigan. And the one with the biggest A-Hole pot store owner.

Party of Trump democracy at work....

I like the correlation of military bands to what I'll call regular units. I'm a big concert band fan and and have enjoyed the transition of the U-S Military bands in recent years from primarily marches to more diverse music. It seems that the Russian military while competent in traditional ways have no clue on how to improvise. In other word all chops no soul.

We would have inflation no matter who was in office. Once things opened up. Real estate costs for example went way up. In many areas inventory is at an all time low. Meanwhile building costs went through the roof because of restrictions pre 1/20/21. The supply chain was also a mess and just now getting back to close to normal.

I think it's definitely more work. Pre pandemic the plan was to "retire" and do some contractor/consulting work. Since about 75% of her work life revolves around meetings, there are more now than before. Pre pandemic days would find her anywhere from Detroit, Ann Arbor, Lansing on a given day. Lots of driving, but some down time. Now it's fairly constant, but she can also field calls on our back patio in late March, early April. We also spent a week in Myrtle Beach for a change of scenery. In the end more $$ for when she does decide to call it quits.

But Hunter's laptop....