I think the marketing folks at all our Seattle teams are missing out on a huge opportunity to have all our ocean-themed teams competing with sea shanty recordings on social media @seahawksofficial.com @seattletorrent.bsky.social @seattlekraken.com @mariners.com @soundersfc.com

I lived in San Francisco for 21 years; I thought I understood torture. But come on @mariners.com this is a whole other level…

We were in the same boat until after a lot of research we found our Epson! We have Epson 3760 and it has been a game changer. So liberating!

Hey @mariners.com can we make a concerted effort to rebrand to #thebigthumper?! :-)

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

JFC. I'm so tired of being angry all the time, but it's just one heinous story like this one after another these days.

Baltimore is seeing the city’s fewest homicides in 50 years. Here’s why. Multiple people have taken credit for the historic drop that mirrors a national decrease in violent crimes. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott says it’s due to a community-based approach to gun violence.

#Baltimore Mayor #BrandonScott invested in 42 summer youth camps, 29 literacy programs, extended the rec center hours to 11 p.m, planned block parties, opened the pools for safe fun, & opened several schools up for summer classes. Crime is down 62%. 🔥🔥 www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

@alaskaairlines.bsky.social I’ve been a cheerleader for you for so long but what’s going on? Second cancellation of MRY-SEA flight in two trips, leaving me hanging.

Green card holder from New Hampshire 'interrogated' at Logan Airport, detained Fabian Schmidt’s family said they are unsure of why he is being held. They said he has a recently renewed green card, and no active issues in court.

ICE stripped a German green card holder naked, drove him from Boston to Vermont to Rhode Island, put him in a cold shower, deprived him of medication, sleep and food until he collapsed.

No one knows why he was detained.

CDC source:

“We just had word that all our fellows and post doc staff are laid off effective immediately. The famous Epidemic Intelligence Service, aka the Disease Detectives, is no more. That’s 1260 staff.

They are calling this ‘Phase 1’.”

Around 35% of SpaceX’s revenue comes directly from the federal govt.

Less than 1% of NPR’s budget comes from the federal govt.

Take this one to heart America. The very definition of air traffic control is the "safe, orderly and expeditious" flow of air traffic. Those *exact* words in that *exact* order.

"Demon mode" is the last idea you want near ATC. Every rule in aviation was written in blood. A lot of it.

Note the framing here by Luke Broadwater and his editor: they're going for the "Dems in Disarray" narrative.

Because they write to the narrative.

A premise that would have captured the *real* dynamics:

"Trump's 'Flood the Zone' strategy creates chaos and confusion within his own administration"

Costco ♥️

Philanthropy’s 2025 Buzzwords: Concerns About Power Will Dominate the Nonprofit World From “accelerationism” to “weaponize,” this year’s words reflect who has influence over the people nonprofits serve and the field as a whole.

The 2025 #blueprint is out! Thanks to @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social for running the #buzzwords www.philanthropy.com/article/phil...

Love this. We have a Maisie too but she hasn’t earned her first hat yet ❤️

Knight’s Tale!

Wait, so the bank does not tolerate hate but the Navy….?