StatManDan
@statmandan.bsky.social
Random, normal, binomial, nonparametric, Brony, Institutional Researcher, Editor for @prostsoccer. #OnwardLU #WhiteSox #cf97 #Blackhawks
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If you wonder why the United States is digging its heels in on fossil fuels when the entire rest of the world is moving toward renewables, this is why.
It should be illegal to buy a company with debt and then sell it off to a foreign owner, but that fight was lost long ago. Anyway, now the Saudis own a truly distressing portion of American entertainment, from Hollywood to Video Games to Sports. This is not neutral behavior. Anyway.
FCC lets Paramount sell 49.5% equity stake to Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar
FCC rejects concerns about repressive governments buying influence over CBS owner.
arstechnica.com
September 19, 2026 at 3:59 AM
If you wonder why the United States is digging its heels in on fossil fuels when the entire rest of the world is moving toward renewables, this is why.
Thread #2.
New polling on Americans' fear of an AI apocalypse
Half of U.S. adults (50%) are very (23%) or somewhat (27%) concerned that AI will cause the end of the human race; 39% aren't very at all concerned and 11% aren't sure
yougov.com/en-us/articl...
Half of U.S. adults (50%) are very (23%) or somewhat (27%) concerned that AI will cause the end of the human race; 39% aren't very at all concerned and 11% aren't sure
yougov.com/en-us/articl...
September 15, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Thread #2.
Thread.
Sep 10-11 poll of 6,051 U.S. adults (±1.5 points)
Do you think you will be personally better off if Democrats or Republicans win control of Congress in the November elections?
41% of U.S. adults say Democrats, 33% Republicans, 14% no difference, and 13% not sure
yougov.com/en-us/daily-...
Do you think you will be personally better off if Democrats or Republicans win control of Congress in the November elections?
41% of U.S. adults say Democrats, 33% Republicans, 14% no difference, and 13% not sure
yougov.com/en-us/daily-...
September 15, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Thread.
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I was on a family trip when the annual FBI crime data came out so allow me belatedly to talk about how politicians (and FBI directors) misuse these numbers for their own ends. www.ctinsider.com/columnist/ar...
September 8, 2026 at 7:03 PM
I was on a family trip when the annual FBI crime data came out so allow me belatedly to talk about how politicians (and FBI directors) misuse these numbers for their own ends. www.ctinsider.com/columnist/ar...
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"There is nothing funny or normal about making fun of countries' sovereignty," Iceland's PM says
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“There is nothing funny or normal about making fun of countries’ sovereignty” - RÚV.is
The Prime Minister described Donald Trump’s "map" which he posted yesterday as an insult to Icelanders. The US Ambassador to Iceland has not made himself available for interview.
www.ruv.is
September 9, 2026 at 8:52 AM
"There is nothing funny or normal about making fun of countries' sovereignty," Iceland's PM says
www.ruv.is/english/2026...
www.ruv.is/english/2026...
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
No foreign enemy is powerful enough to destroy the democracies of the U.S. or Israel — “not Iran, not Russia, not anybody,” our columnist Thomas Friedman writes. “Only self-destruction can do that. And have no doubt: Self-destruction is on the ballot in both countries.”
No foreign enemy is powerful enough to destroy the democracies of the U.S. or Israel — “not Iran, not Russia, not anybody,” our columnist Thomas Friedman writes. “Only self-destruction can do that. And have no doubt: Self-destruction is on the ballot in both countries.”
Opinion | Democracy Is on the Ballot in Both America’s and Israel’s Elections
Israel and the United States each hold elections one week apart in the fall. The fate of their democracies lies in the balance.
nyti.ms
September 9, 2026 at 10:40 AM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
No foreign enemy is powerful enough to destroy the democracies of the U.S. or Israel — “not Iran, not Russia, not anybody,” our columnist Thomas Friedman writes. “Only self-destruction can do that. And have no doubt: Self-destruction is on the ballot in both countries.”
No foreign enemy is powerful enough to destroy the democracies of the U.S. or Israel — “not Iran, not Russia, not anybody,” our columnist Thomas Friedman writes. “Only self-destruction can do that. And have no doubt: Self-destruction is on the ballot in both countries.”
Not wrong!
September 5, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Not wrong!
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Breaking News: A whistle-blower at the U.S. Postal Service said Trump officials were defying court orders with a “secretive, rushed” effort affecting voting by mail.
Whistle-Blower Says Trump Officials Are Defying Court Orders on Voting by Mail
A report detailed “grave concerns” that a new system being rushed into use by the U.S. Postal Service could imperil millions of mail ballots ahead of the midterm elections.
nyti.ms
September 1, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Breaking News: A whistle-blower at the U.S. Postal Service said Trump officials were defying court orders with a “secretive, rushed” effort affecting voting by mail.
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Adding my voice to all the rest to say “Coyote vs. Acme” is a ton of fun. If you enjoy old school cartoon antics and a bit of heart, please go check it out.
August 30, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Adding my voice to all the rest to say “Coyote vs. Acme” is a ton of fun. If you enjoy old school cartoon antics and a bit of heart, please go check it out.
Jeff should follow Dolly's example more. JK and Ricky should just shut up!
Jeff Bezos, J.K. Rowling and Ricky Schroder are facing online backlash over their tributes to Dolly Parton following the music legend's death at 80.
Dolly Parton tributes from Jeff Bezos, Ricky Schroder spark backlash
Jeff Bezos, J.K. Rowling and Ricky Schroder are facing online backlash over their tributes to Dolly Parton following the music legend's death at 80.
bit.ly
August 28, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Jeff should follow Dolly's example more. JK and Ricky should just shut up!
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Jeff Bezos, J.K. Rowling and Ricky Schroder are facing online backlash over their tributes to Dolly Parton following the music legend's death at 80.
Dolly Parton tributes from Jeff Bezos, Ricky Schroder spark backlash
Jeff Bezos, J.K. Rowling and Ricky Schroder are facing online backlash over their tributes to Dolly Parton following the music legend's death at 80.
bit.ly
August 28, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Jeff Bezos, J.K. Rowling and Ricky Schroder are facing online backlash over their tributes to Dolly Parton following the music legend's death at 80.
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Norway: Official photo of King Haakon VIII www.vg.no/nyheter/i/Wv...
August 28, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Norway: Official photo of King Haakon VIII www.vg.no/nyheter/i/Wv...
Maybe they meant to include Allianz Stadium which is in Sydney?
From @theathletic.com: Organisers of the Sydney Marathon have acknowledged an “unfortunate error” that led to the inclusion of a German football stadium on participation medals for this year’s event.
Sydney Marathon takes medal error in stride after inclusion of German football stadium
The medal design incorporates many local landmarks — plus the Allianz Arena in Munich.
nyti.ms
August 23, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Maybe they meant to include Allianz Stadium which is in Sydney?
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One year ago, we lost a dear friend, @IronCaptain19.bsky.social
We still miss her, dearly. Her spirit lives on.
We still miss her, dearly. Her spirit lives on.
August 23, 2026 at 5:25 AM
One year ago, we lost a dear friend, @IronCaptain19.bsky.social
We still miss her, dearly. Her spirit lives on.
We still miss her, dearly. Her spirit lives on.
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✨Welcome to the Wonderland of @everfreenw.com✨
It’s going to be another busy convention weekend for yours truly. Hosting/Co-hosting on 14 panels throughout the event and have some AMAZING folks joining in on them! This is going to be one to remember 💜💜 #EFNW2026 1/3
It’s going to be another busy convention weekend for yours truly. Hosting/Co-hosting on 14 panels throughout the event and have some AMAZING folks joining in on them! This is going to be one to remember 💜💜 #EFNW2026 1/3
August 21, 2026 at 2:33 AM
✨Welcome to the Wonderland of @everfreenw.com✨
It’s going to be another busy convention weekend for yours truly. Hosting/Co-hosting on 14 panels throughout the event and have some AMAZING folks joining in on them! This is going to be one to remember 💜💜 #EFNW2026 1/3
It’s going to be another busy convention weekend for yours truly. Hosting/Co-hosting on 14 panels throughout the event and have some AMAZING folks joining in on them! This is going to be one to remember 💜💜 #EFNW2026 1/3
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Some Canadians are pouring their anger at the U.S. into a new cause: ousting the American ambassador. A petition to expel Pete Hoekstra, a faithful messenger of President Trump’s aggressive stance toward Canada, has taken off.
Canadian Petition to Expel U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra Takes Off
Mr. Hoekstra has been President Trump’s faithful messenger in Canada amid a historic low in relations. More than 170,000 Canadians want him gone.
nyti.ms
August 15, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Some Canadians are pouring their anger at the U.S. into a new cause: ousting the American ambassador. A petition to expel Pete Hoekstra, a faithful messenger of President Trump’s aggressive stance toward Canada, has taken off.
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📖Our #EFNW2026 con book is now live! Browse through all the fun that's in store at our Dreamland oasis this year!📖
everfreenw.com/docs/conbook...
everfreenw.com/docs/conbook...
August 15, 2026 at 9:12 PM
📖Our #EFNW2026 con book is now live! Browse through all the fun that's in store at our Dreamland oasis this year!📖
everfreenw.com/docs/conbook...
everfreenw.com/docs/conbook...
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This is what he does. He's incapable of admitting vulnerability so he pretends he wasn't seeking refuge. Remember how furious he was for 65% of 2020 because of the story about how he headed to the WH bunker during the BLM protests?
Trump lies out his ass:
Q: Why was it too dangerous for you to fly on Air Force One but not for the press?
TRUMP: Well, I don't know, I think actually the plane I that I flew on was at greater risk
Q: Why do you say that?
TRUMP: Because that would be the plane they would be more likely to go for
Q: Why was it too dangerous for you to fly on Air Force One but not for the press?
TRUMP: Well, I don't know, I think actually the plane I that I flew on was at greater risk
Q: Why do you say that?
TRUMP: Because that would be the plane they would be more likely to go for
August 12, 2026 at 3:37 AM
This is what he does. He's incapable of admitting vulnerability so he pretends he wasn't seeking refuge. Remember how furious he was for 65% of 2020 because of the story about how he headed to the WH bunker during the BLM protests?
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Did polling predict the Wisconsin outcome? Nope!
Is polling supposed to be a real-time predictor of electoral outcomes? Nope!
Is polling supposed to be a real-time predictor of electoral outcomes? Nope!
August 12, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Did polling predict the Wisconsin outcome? Nope!
Is polling supposed to be a real-time predictor of electoral outcomes? Nope!
Is polling supposed to be a real-time predictor of electoral outcomes? Nope!
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A central part of why it seems like powerful, rich people live in a consequence-free world is that the social incentives to hold them to account have withered.
www.ctinsider.com/columnist/ar...
𝟏𝟐-𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞-𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬
www.ctinsider.com/columnist/ar...
𝟏𝟐-𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞-𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬
August 6, 2026 at 2:55 AM
A central part of why it seems like powerful, rich people live in a consequence-free world is that the social incentives to hold them to account have withered.
www.ctinsider.com/columnist/ar...
𝟏𝟐-𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞-𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬
www.ctinsider.com/columnist/ar...
𝟏𝟐-𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞-𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬
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Robert Lewandowski of the Chicago Fire has been named MLS Player of the Matchday for Matchday 19.
Lewandowski scored a brace, nabbing both home goals of Chicago's 2-1 victory over Charlotte FC.
Lewandowski scored a brace, nabbing both home goals of Chicago's 2-1 victory over Charlotte FC.
August 4, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Robert Lewandowski of the Chicago Fire has been named MLS Player of the Matchday for Matchday 19.
Lewandowski scored a brace, nabbing both home goals of Chicago's 2-1 victory over Charlotte FC.
Lewandowski scored a brace, nabbing both home goals of Chicago's 2-1 victory over Charlotte FC.
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England received only 7% of the long-term average rainfall for July. Southern England, just 1%.
Factoid: There has been a weather station in Kew Gardens for 155 years. This July was the first month ever to record 0mm of rain.
Tomorrow, London will again hit 30C+
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Factoid: There has been a weather station in Kew Gardens for 155 years. This July was the first month ever to record 0mm of rain.
Tomorrow, London will again hit 30C+
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
July set to be driest on record for England and Wales after relentless heatwaves
Climate scientist urges better planning as southern England had just 1% of long-term average rainfall last month
www.theguardian.com
August 2, 2026 at 10:57 AM
England received only 7% of the long-term average rainfall for July. Southern England, just 1%.
Factoid: There has been a weather station in Kew Gardens for 155 years. This July was the first month ever to record 0mm of rain.
Tomorrow, London will again hit 30C+
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Factoid: There has been a weather station in Kew Gardens for 155 years. This July was the first month ever to record 0mm of rain.
Tomorrow, London will again hit 30C+
www.theguardian.com/environment/...