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Now we've arrived at the point: no one here knows anything at all about how our training staff operates nor can have any educated opinions on how they perform relative to their peers.

It seems like every player that media and fans were talking about stepping it up this year have been doing exactly that. Let’s just hope Kincaid knee issue does not linger because he was included in that group of people that looked like they were storming out of the gates.

Dude wants to pardon one of the sickest human sex traffickers ever convicted for some disgusting reason and were supposed to be shocked about comments on a golf swing.

The "Sandberg Game" remains one of the best regular season games of all time...I was watching with two Cardinal fans who were going absolute bonkers after his HRs.

This must be you arguing in good faith. I know that’s something that concerns you.

That was my mistake. But how do you predict the future and decide which player discussion will garner enough interest to deserve their own thread? Did Treylon Burks deserve his own thread? Did Shaun Dolac deserve his own thread? Did Justin Fields deserve his own thread? Did Bayron Matos deserve his own thread? How about Will Levis or Noah Fant? When the thread was merged it was simply the release of an out-of-division, injured DT, with no indication that any freakery was actually involved. We do our best, but nobody bats 1.000 when it comes to deciding what's going to happen over the next three days...

Well one is people exercising their constitutional rights, the other is anonymous SS troops abducting grandmothers, roofers, and vegetable stand owners with no warrants or due process. Hope that helps.

Kamala? WTF? do you believe Maxwell is a human sex trafficker?

He was one of my favorites as a kid of the 80s. I remember one of my favorite shirts was a caricature of him with his baseball card stats on the back.

Since flordia said you can legally hit protesters who are blocking the street, said protestors stay out of the street. The concept is mind melting I know.

People say why they dislike her all the time. She hasn't gotten much better at all. Like, at all. She is basically the same as when she started. She is NOT prepared for every show because she doesn't have the football knowledge to be of value. Her go-to contribution is to repeat everything that Chris Brown says in a longer and more confusing way. She fills her allotted speaking time with fluff and filler words while saying basically nothing. I'm not as annoyed by her voice as many, but it certainly doesn't enhance anything. This particular topic about the question and Josh's answer is a big nothing burger, but everything fans complain about with her is true. Just as you accuse fans of hating her because she is a woman, I think the ones who defend her do it only because she is a woman.

A type of fuel cell? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solid_oxide_fuel_cell

This is the truth. An indoor facility in Philly would have huge potential for semi-regular large-scale events. Nobody else on the eastern seaboard would offer a venue of that size. Philly is a major city. They would get many premium events. Buffalo, if they built an indoor stadium would not be getting many premium events that their outdoor stadium couldn't host. The nearby/regional competition for these events are/will be much more attractive cities like Toronto, Detroit, Chicago, Indy, Cleveland, Nashville, and even Minnesota. We aren't an attractive market to host NCAA football games. No chance for a super bowl. I am sure they studied what events they could/would attract and it didnt come close to justifying the additional costs (roof itself, HVAC, etc). These cities aren't bigger and better because of their indoor stadiums. They are bigger and better because they have been attractive for major commerce, tech, etc. People live and sustain life in a vibrant downtown setting. Buffalo just can't get going.

Lol, yep... That parasite is a natural born liar... The next 6 months playing with that POS will be EZ PZ...

I know you have tried to lie your way out of it several times, but it was you that equated “defense” with the murder of ICE agents. You even said you would be “very pleased” when it happens. How is that different?

Gunner, there are only so many first round draft picks you can take over the span of Josh’s still relatively short career. Believe me, I’m often the first one to be critical of McBeane’s strategy but just looking at the 22 starting positions (21 if you remove QB) on BOTH sides of the ball they simply have to spread it around. IMHO, the bigger problem was the total miss on Elam, not the lack of another WR. Now…they really have to hope that Coleman pans out.

No. He called them!

I mean, no. It's 3 fifths of an OL, and at least one receiver short even if you are running a ton of 12 personnel. Now they have built a decent OL with a longer tenured vet in Dion and some clever IOL free agent moves. But the pass game weaponary is very lacking. After the Packers picked Golden in the 1st this year only two teams have gone longer without picking a receiver in round 1 - the Rams (who have had pretty outstanding success with later round guys in Kupp and Nacua) and the Steelers who have picked four 2nd round receivers in the time the Bills have picked one.

Solid oxide. The technology converts natural gas, bio fuel or even hydrogen into electricity without combustion, resulting in little or no CO2. When using natural gas, there is some CO2 produced, but dramatically lower, (cleaner), than when it is combusted. In addition, the CO2 is much purer than when burned, resulting in it being recovered and repurposed. Companies, scores of them like Walmart, Home Depot, Honda, Owens Corning and a host of others use this now. They do not want to worry about grid supply failures or other back up options. Very significant marine applications and even towns have purchased them.

If someone wants to, I’m game. Usually I just get called some childish insult.

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Why is it ridiculous? Everyone states why they don't like her. She isn't good at her job. She provides nothing of value in a conversation about football. Her job is to speak and her voice is annoying. I think it is perfectly reasonable that she gets hate. Many of us gave her the benefit of the doubt years ago hoping that she would get better, but she hasn't.

Your propaganda is noticeably weaker than yesterday... The New York State Public Service Commission (NYSPSC) played a central role in managing utility-related policies during the COVID-19 pandemic, but there was no specific program under the NYSPSC that explicitly froze electric bill rates statewide. Below is an updated response incorporating the NYSPSC’s actions and clarifying the absence of a rate freeze: NYSPSC Moratorium on Utility Shutoffs: In March 2020, the NYSPSC implemented a moratorium on utility shutoffs to protect customers facing financial hardship due to the pandemic. This ensured that electric and gas services remained active for non-paying customers, preventing service disconnections. While this didn’t freeze electric bill rates, it provided relief by allowing customers to defer payments without losing access, which may have been perceived as cost stabilization. NYSPSC Utility Bill Relief Programs: The NYSPSC authorized several bill relief initiatives to address unpaid balances accumulated during the pandemic, rather than freezing rates: Phase 1 (June 2022): The NYSPSC approved $567 million in one-time bill credits for approximately 311,000 low-income customers enrolled in the Energy Affordability Program (EAP). These credits targeted unpaid balances accrued through May 1, 2022, effectively reducing bills for eligible households without altering the underlying rate structure. Phase 2 (January 2023): The NYSPSC allocated an additional $672 million in credits for 478,000 residential customers and 56,000 small businesses, addressing unpaid COVID-related balances through May 1, 2022. This program focused on debt relief rather than freezing rates. 2024 Relief: In February 2024, the NYSPSC announced $200 million in one-time energy bill credits for over 8 million electric and gas customers, further easing financial burdens without fixing rates. Rate Regulation and NYSPSC Oversight: The NYSPSC regulates utility rates in New York’s deregulated energy market, where electricity prices are influenced by wholesale market fluctuations. During the pandemic, the NYSPSC did not implement a statewide freeze on electric rates, as this would have required overriding market-driven pricing or imposing significant subsidies. Instead, the NYSPSC focused on affordability through bill credits and deferred payment plans. Utilities like Con Edison and National Grid continued to adjust rates based on infrastructure costs and market conditions, subject to NYSPSC approval. Surcharges to Fund Relief: To finance the bill credit programs, the NYSPSC authorized a 0.5% surcharge on utility bills statewide, adding approximately 50 cents per $100 of a bill. This surcharge indicates that rates were not frozen, as additional costs were introduced to support relief efforts. Critical Perspective: The NYSPSC’s approach prioritized financial relief and service continuity over a rate freeze, reflecting the challenges of controlling rates in a deregulated market. Freezing rates would have required complex interventions, potentially shifting costs to taxpayers or utilities. The moratorium and bill credits effectively mitigated financial strain for many customers, which might be mistaken for a rate freeze. However, rate adjustments continued, as evidenced by NYSPSC-approved rate cases for utilities during and after the pandemic. The energy bill credits authorized by the New York State Public Service Commission (NYSPSC) during and after the COVID-19 pandemic were primarily funded through a combination of state budget allocations and utility bill surcharges. Here’s a concise breakdown of how these credits were financed, based on available information:State Budget Funding: Phase 1 (June 2022): The $567 million in bill credits for low-income customers enrolled in the Energy Affordability Program (EAP) was funded through New York State’s budget. The state allocated funds to address unpaid utility balances accrued through May 1, 2022, as part of its COVID relief efforts. This was a direct state investment to support approximately 311,000 eligible customers. Phase 2 (January 2023): The $672 million in credits for 478,000 residential customers and 56,000 small businesses was also funded through state budget appropriations. These funds were designated to clear unpaid balances from the pandemic period, reflecting a state commitment to utility affordability. 2024 Relief: The $200 million one-time energy bill credit announced in February 2024 for over 8 million electric and gas customers was similarly supported by state budget funds, as part of ongoing economic relief initiatives. Utility Bill Surcharge: To offset the costs of these relief programs, the NYSPSC authorized a 0.5% surcharge on utility bills statewide. This added approximately 50 cents per $100 of a customer’s bill. The surcharge was applied across all ratepayers, spreading the cost of the relief programs to ensure utilities could recover funds used for the credits. This mechanism effectively distributed the financial burden among customers rather than relying solely on state funds. Critical Perspective: The reliance on state budget allocations reflects New York’s prioritization of direct relief during the economic fallout of the pandemic. However, the 0.5% surcharge indicates that ratepayers partially bore the cost, which could be seen as a regressive approach, as it increased bills for all customers, including those who may not have received credits. No evidence suggests federal funding or utility profit reductions were used, meaning the state and customers primarily covered the costs.

Oh I know... had his jersey was my favorite player in the early 90s... I was pumped when he fell to us from Penn State... I always said when Shane hit you... you been hit... but his legs were hysterical skinny... have no idea where his drive thru the tackle came from... but he was indeed a force.