@ricksteves.bsky.social never does us wrong. Walked a few blocks from the port in Kavala and found a place serving mackerel that was swimming yesterday.
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#HottyToddy, gosh almighty, Ole Miss just beat somebody. Hat tip, gentlemen.
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A friend on the Camino in Spain sent me this pic. Made me think of what @ricksteves.bsky.social says, "Life's to short to eat the cheap ham while in Spain." Or something to that effect.... #CaminodeSantiago
Well Gen X takes the heat for just about everything, but just for the record: The average age of the Artemis astronauts is 48-50. That is smack dab in the middle of Gen X, folks, the generational cohort from 1965 to 1980. We must have done something right...
TMYK: CDC and Emory Campuses. We realize many outside ATL are confused as news reports this as the Emory University shooting. CDC headquarters, the Roybal campus, are across the street from Emory. As the Emory campus is much larger than CDC’s campus, the whole area is known locally as Emory.
Active shooter reported at Emory University, Atlanta, close to CDC headquarters.
#BREAKING: An active shooter has been reported on the Emory University campus, officials said.
‘Active shooter’ reported on Emory University campus
An active shooter has been reported on the Emory University campus, officials said.
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There’s an active shooter at a building ancross the street from the main CDC HQ in Atlanta. I just received a photo from inside a CDC office building of a window full of bulletholes.
Stay safe, everyone. Emory's emergency-response office says the shooting is at the Emory Point CVS on Emory's Atlanta campus. x.com/EMORY_CEPAR/...
Keren Landman@landmansplained.bsky.social · last yr.There’s an active shooter at a building ancross the street from the main CDC HQ in Atlanta. I just received a photo from inside a CDC office building of a window full of bulletholes.
Pope Leo XIV has told over a million Catholic youths they are a sign that a different world is possible. Speaking at the closing Mass of the Jubilee of Youth, he emphasized resolving conflicts through dialogue, not weapons.
Pope Leo XIV tells 1 million Catholic youths that they are 'the sign a different world is possible'
Pope Leo XIV has told over a million Catholic youths they are a sign that a different world is possible.
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The White Sox won their 40th game of the season right before the deadline. Last year they won their 40th game on Sept. 28 against a hungover Tigers team, with Michael Soroka and Gus Varland pitching the final four innings. soxmachine.com/2025/07/whit...
White Sox 9, Phillies 3: Seventh heaven - Sox Machine
There are a lot of moving parts in the waning hours before the MLB Trade Deadline. The positioning of the Rate Field press box and the glass windows between suites on the 400-level provided quite the ...
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Watch this, “How America Recovers”. it will be the best hour you spend this week. @aspenideas.bsky.social @nytimes.com #DavidBrooks www.youtube.com/live/8MMOJIi...
How America Recovers
YouTube video by The Aspen Institute
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Join us in prayer for people in the Ruidoso area of southern New Mexico who were impacted by flash flooding yesterday. We pray especially for those who have lost loved ones and homes. We are prepared to support the response efforts of the New Mexico Annual Conference. #BeUMC #PrayforNewMexico
As devastation worsens from the catastrophic flooding in Central Texas, we have issued a solidarity grant to the Río Texas Annual Conference. Please continue to pray for those who have lost loved ones and for all who have been impacted by this devastating disaster. Give here: bit.ly/umcorusdr
This won’t go well IRS says churches can now endorse political candidates www.npr.org/2025/07/08/n...
IRS says churches can now endorse political candidates
Since 1954, an IRS rule had barred houses of worship from explicitly endorsing political candidates.
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In the midst of any disaster, people of all ages will experience a multitude of emotions. The #UMC Río Texas Conference of offers prayer resources amid the flooding in Kerr County as well as information for how people can help financially with relief. riotexas.org/familyconver...
Family Faith Formation at Home — Rio Texas Annual Conference
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I remember reading somewhere that it’s psychologically easier to continue to believe a lie than to admit you were wrong. Don’t know why I’ve been thinking about that today
Get an inside look into the recent joint meeting of the University Senate and the North American Association of Methodist Schools, Colleges and Universities (NAAMSCU): www.gbhem.org/news/univers... #BeUMC #EducationMatters
Our VBS is collectively big diapers & wipes for Wellroot Family Services (N Georgia UMC “children’s home”). Look at that pile… and there’s one more day (just ignore the “do not add” sign) #BeUMC
Join us in prayer for those in the Eastern U.S. who are currently experiencing a dangerous heat wave. Record-high temperatures are expected across multiple states through the first half of this week. We pray especially for those without adequate shelter and access to water. #BeUMC #heatwave2025
a man in a suit and tie says you stay classy san diego on a blue background
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Axios@axios.com · last yr.While boarding Marine One en route to Europe, a visibly frustrated Trump said he was unhappy with both Iran and Israel for violating the ceasefire. "We have two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard that they don't know what the f--k they are doing."
Solar + storage is now $104 per MWh in Las Vegas or similar regions for nearly 100% clean firm power. There is no way new nuclear can compete with this. Even new gas plants will struggle and that is assuming access to cheap gas over the life-cycle of the plant, which is kind of a crazy gamble TBH.
Batteries are so cheap now, solar power doesn’t sleep
Batteries are now cheap enough to make 24/7 solar power affordable, unlocking round-the-clock clean energy in the world’s sunniest cities.
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Ruben Selles has been appointed Sheffield United’s new manager following the departure of Chris Wilder. United confirmed they had parted company with Wilder on Wednesday and Selles was subsequently confirmed as his replacement on a three-year deal.
Ruben Selles appointed Sheffield United manager after Chris Wilder exit
Wilder was unable to oversee the club's return to the Premier League following their promotion play-off final defeat to Sunderland.
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www.umnews.org/en/news/ruli... 🤯. Wow. our agencies actually faithfully stewarding the resources given to the glory of God & to The United Methodist Church (and predecessors)... and following the rules by which we all agreed to abide.
Ruling: Stop alternative church-exit plans | UMNews.org
The United Methodist Church’s top court strikes down the Mississippi Conference’s process to let churches leave with property after the denomination’s disaffiliation policy expired.
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United Methodist News@umnews.bsky.social · last yr.The #UMC Judicial Council has scheduled a special online session June 2 to take up a question from the Southeastern Jurisdiction bishops related to the denomination’s church-closure provision. Briefs are due on May 20, and reply briefs will be due on May 28. www.resourceumc.org/en/content/j...
PBS is broadcasting the 36th annual National Memorial Day Concert in Washington, D.C., this Sunday at 8 p.m. ET. The concert features musical performances, documentary footage and stories in tribute to American veterans, servicemen and women and military families.
WATCH LIVE: 2025 PBS National Memorial Day Concert
PBS is broadcasting the 36th annual National Memorial Day Concert in Washington, D.C., this Sunday.
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