ALF

Joe B wants to trade up for S Kyle Hamilton

Parents should explain to their children their marital situation and any other questions they have. The whole class need not be involved.

My cable tv and internet bill are too high already , no way I add any streaming .

Maybe Russian TV could joke about entire Russia disappearing in a nuclear war with US and NATO.

American oil refineries shutter amid Biden's hostile fossil fuel policies, adding to pain at the pump: expert American refinery capacity has been on the decline in recent years, according to Fuels Market News latest Refinery Capacity Report. The report found that operable atmospheric crude oil distillation capacity in the U.S. fell from 19 million barrels per calendar day at the start of 2020 to 18.1 million at the start of 2021. Much of that dip in output can be blamed on refinery closures such as the one in Houston, with the report noting that five facilities shuttered during 2021, including the Shell refinery in Convent, Louisiana. Other states that saw a refinery closure include New Mexico, California, North Dakota, and Wyoming. Phil Flynn, a senior account executive/market analyst at the Price Futures Group and FOX Business contributor, warned that strict regulation under the Biden administration will continue to put pressure on refineries to stay in business. But government pressure to wean the country off of fossil fuels has made business difficult, with Flynn arguing that "refineries are getting squeezed out of business because of stricter regulations from the Biden administration and the pressure by the government" to "reduce demand for gasoline." https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/oil-refineries-shutter-amid-hostile-fossil-fuel-policies-pain-at-the-pump

Russia's tanks in Ukraine have a 'jack-in-the-box' design flaw. And the West has known about it since the Gulf war Russian tanks with their tops blown off are just the latest sign that Russia's invasion of Ukraine isn't going to plan. Hundreds of Russian tanks are thought to have been destroyed since Moscow launched its offensive, with British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace on Monday estimating it had lost as many as 580. The problem relates to how the tanks' ammunition is stored. Unlike modern Western tanks, Russian ones carry multiple shells within their turrets. This makes them highly vulnerable as even an indirect hit can start a chain reaction that explodes their entire ammunition store of up to 40 shells. The resulting shockwave can be enough to blast the tank's turret as high as a two-story building, as can be seen in a recent video on social media. Drummond said exploding munitions are causing problems for almost all of the armored vehicles Russia is using in Ukraine. He gave the example of the BMD-4 infantry fighting vehicle, typically manned by up to three crew and able to carry another five soldiers. He said the BMD-4 was a "mobile coffin" that was "just obliterated" when hit by a rocket. But the design flaw with its tanks should be particularly galling for Moscow as the problems have been so widely telegraphed. They came to the attention of Western militaries during the Gulf wars against Iraq in 1991 and 2003, when large numbers of the Iraqi army's Russian-made T-72 tanks suffered the same fate -- turrets being blown from their bodies in anti-tank missile strikes. https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/27/europe/russia-tanks-blown-turrets-intl-hnk-ml/index.html

Putin threatens 'lightning' fast strikes on any nation that 'interferes' with Russia's war in Ukraine Putin threatens nuclear warfare in the third threat made by Russia this week "If anyone ventures to intervene from the outside and [pose] unacceptable threats of a strategic nature to Russia, they should know that our counter-retaliatory strikes will take place with lightning speed," he said. "We have all the tools to do this. The kind that no one else can boast of right now," he said alluding to Russia's deployment of a hypersonic missile last month." "And we will not boast; we will use them if necessary. I want everyone to know that," he continued. "All the decisions have been made in this regard." https://www.foxnews.com/world/putin-threatens-strikes-on-any-nation-interferes-russia-war-ukraine

After a very good rookie season in 2020, Becton missed almost all of the 2021 campaign because of a dislocated kneecap suffered in the season opener. He never got back on the field after Sept. 12 and his weight reportedly reached 400 pounds. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jppelzman/2022/04/26/the-ongoing-mekhi-becton-situation-is-a-thorny-one-for-new-york-jets-gm-joe-douglas-the-driving-force-behind-bectons-selection/?sh=50845c807425 Wow would make a good NT . Jets can get a excellent WR with there 4th or 10th pick in this draft. https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2022/04/25/ny-jets-draft-picks-2022-final-mock-draft-projection/7436988001/

Darn it , I thought it was a report from the World Bank

Higher food and energy prices could last 'for years,' World Bank warns Russia's invasion of Ukraine has contributed to an historic shock to commodity markets that will keep global prices high through the end of 2024, according to the World Bank. The spike in energy prices over the past two years is the biggest since the 1973 oil crisis, while the jump in food prices is the most since 2008, the World Bank said Tuesday in its commodity markets outlook report. "Overall, this amounts to the largest commodity shock we've experienced since the 1970s," said Indermit Gill, the World Bank's vice president for equitable growth, finance and institutions. Russia is a leading exporter of oil, natural gas and coal, while Ukraine is a major source of wheat and corn. The situation has been exacerbated by soaring fertilizer costs and price spikes for key metals. After nearly doubling last year, energy prices are expected to jump more than 50% this year before easing in 2023 and 2024, the World Bank said. Food prices will soar by 22.9% this year, highlighted by a 40% rise in wheat prices, according to the report. "These developments have started to raise the specter of stagflation," the World Bank warned. "Policymakers should take every opportunity to increase economic growth at home and avoid actions that will bring harm to the global economy." Prices are expected to stay at "historically high levels" through the end of 2024, the World Bank said. https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/27/business/world-bank-ukraine-shock/index.html

Madison Cawthorn cited for loaded handgun found at TSA checkpoint A person can be fined up to $13,000 for a repeat offense, according to the TSA. This is the second time in just over a year that airport authorities have stopped Cawthorn with a gun. In February 2021, agents at the Asheville Regional Airport found an unloaded gun and a loaded magazine in Cawthorn's carry-on bag, according to reporting from the Asheville Citizen-Times. Cawthorn's weapon was "secured at the airport and he retrieved it after his flight," the newspaper reported, citing the airport spokesperson. https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/26/politics/madison-cawthorn-cited-loaded-handgun-airport/index.html

And the last preseason game can be with most players not going to make the 53 roster.

There have been many Presidents in the past both parties not counting Trump who never tried to control the southern border, why is that ?

NT might be a easier fit for him.

On NewsNation Banfield , speculation that Putin has a serious illness. Seeing cancer and throat specialists. WH won't allow sanctions against his mistress now in Switzerland who has 3 children with him and is 30 years younger. They fear that could set him off. fwiw Sanctioning Putin's rumored girlfriend Alina Kabaeva would deal a heavy blow to the Russian leader: Expert U.S. officials reportedly decided against sanctioning the 38-year-old Russian gymnast and Olympic gold medalist Kabaeva citing concerns that it was too drastic, the Wall Street Journal reported Sunday. "Unfortunately, she is not capable of stopping Putin from waging war on Ukraine. But, it will certainly hurt," Koffler said. "It will make her life miserable, and it will definitely, definitely [cause] some damage to his holdings, his wealth that is stashed away in all kinds of tax havens including spread among his relatives and family." Koffler said the reasoning for U.S. officials not to sanction Kabaeva – who is believed to be the mother of at least three of Putin's children – makes "no sense." https://www.foxnews.com/media/sanctioning-putins-girlfriend-alina-kabaeva-rebekah-koffler Vladimir Putin Health Speculation Intensifies After New Video Emerges https://www.newsweek.com/vladimir-putin-russia-health-viral-video-latest-parkinsons-cancer-1700445 Russia is accused of FAKING Putin's Easter service visit by ‘using old pictures from 2021’ amid mounting questions over his health https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10750825/Russia-accused-FAKING-Putins-Easter-service-visit.html Putin appears unsteady during church service as illness rumors mount New footage of Vladimir Putin appearing unsteady, fidgeting and biting his lips during an Orthodox Easter service in Moscow on Sunday has added to suspicions that the Russian leader is seriously ill. The frail-looking strongman is seen swaying during the Mass conducted by the Russian Orthodox Church, which has strongly backed its leader’s so-called “special military operation” in Ukraine. https://nypost.com/2022/04/25/putin-appears-fidgety-at-church-service-during-illness-rumors/

Which branch of government can pass immigration law? The Legislative Branch (Congress) includes the House of Representatives, whose membership is determined by the population of the states, and the Senate, which is composed of two people for every state. The Legislative Branch makes the laws, including the laws relating to immigration. When was the last time republicans held both houses of Congress and the WH ?

Professor says he knows why the last 10 years in the US have been so 'stupid' Social psychologist and NYU professor Jonathan Haidt argues that social media has polarized and damaged democracy in the US. https://www.cnn.com/videos/media/2022/04/24/jonathan-haidt-social-media-10-years-stupid-rs-vpx.cnn/video/playlists/business-media/

Biden's White House senior adviser called ‘Squad’ members ‘f---ing idiots’: book White House counselor Steve Ricchetti said the issue with progressives is 'they don’t understand that they lost' A new book being published by a pair of New York Times reporters writes that White House Office of Public Engagement Director and Senior Adviser Cedric Richmond referred to two prominent members of "the Squad" as "f---ing idiots." An excerpt of the new book, "This Will Not Pass: Trump, Biden, and the Battle for America's Future" by Alexander Burns and Jonathan Martin, obtained by Fox News Digital writes that Richmond, a former House member, made the comments about Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., to a friend. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/white-house-public-engagement-director-called-squad-members-f-ing-idiots-book Biden has at least one good advisor

Senator: Public money should mean public ownership for stadiums (like Green Bay) ALBANY: Proposal ties public funds to ownership stake in professional sports teams. If New York residents are footing the bill for sports stadiums, Sen. Jabari Brisport thinks state residents should be given an opportunity to buy the teams, too. According to the Investigative Post, five stadiums and arenas in New York City have been built since 2009 — new baseball stadiums for the Yankees and Mets, a hockey arena for the New York Islanders and the new arena for the Brooklyn Nets. Madison Square Garden was also renovated in 2013. Combined, those five projects received roughly $379 million — or 6% of the combing project cost — from taxpayers. https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/local_news/senator-public-money-should-mean-public-ownership-for-stadiums/article_ec8d35cd-b356-59ec-b2bc-b1f1eb958382.html Good thing Kathy was able to pass the stadium funding , I'm not sure if the county passed it yet.

Jill Biden's anger at Harris detailed in new book: 'Do we have to choose the one who attacked Joe?' "'There are millions of people in the United States,' she began. ‘Why,’ she asked, ‘do we have to choose the one who attacked Joe,'" the authors wrote of a conversation Jill Biden had after she learned Harris became a leading candidate to serve as Biden's running mate. Joe Biden reportedly thought Harris' past romantic relationship with a mentor should be something 'off limits' https://www.foxnews.com/politics/jill-biden-vice-president-kamala-harris-stacey-abrams-jonathan-martin-alex-burns-book

wow Chicago O'Hare International Airport was for decades the world's busiest airport, but became notorious for congestion and poor customer satisfaction. A new $8.5 billion makeover is set to transform this huge Midwestern hub. Future of cruising Disney Wish Tower Suite: The stunning Wish Tower Suite will debut on the Disney Wish this summer. Though prices will vary depending on the length of the trip, rates per cruise start from $21,000 for two adults. Our new Monthly Ticket series continued this week with a look at the world's most incredible cruise ship cabins. We're talking $200,000 mattresses, cashmere bedding, hot tubs, in-suite slides and TVs so large they're home cinema level. https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/pandemic-travel-news-mask-mandate-tourist-tax/index.html

How much are the property taxes on Disney World? Disney was levied $296.2 million in property taxes for its theme parks in tax years 2015 through 2020, all of which the company disputed. It will get a refund of $7.8 million for tax years 2015 through 2019, an average of about $1.56 million a year. Jul 23, 2021 Right now, Disney pays taxes to Orange and Osceola counties, but all of the government-related services on Walt Disney World property—like fixing roads, fire department services and more—are paid for by Disney and Reedy Creek and not by county taxpayers. Its theme park megaresort near Orlando attracts around 50 million visitors a year, powering a Central Florida tourism economy that annually generates more than $5 billion in local and state tax revenue. The upshot: Disney usually gets whatever it wants in Florida

I still respect Mahomes but if the Bills also passed on Allen I would be furious.

Covid destroyed the world economy . Massive retirements due to it , schools closed parent had to stay home , daycare no workers ,supply chain collapse. Too much stimulus causing inflation , Buttigieg not qualified to deal with supply chain lack of drivers. Starting in Nov not too many voters happy with democrats , Biden and progressives (and far right) not being realistic. Not going for energy independence till alternatives are in place is crazy. Afghanistan pullout another disaster. No I'm not happy with Biden and I switched to Democrat for the first time after Jan 6

PLA On Bills Stadium Project Is Good For Taxpayers The $1.4 billion construction plan that will include a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) guarantees highly skilled union trained workers will only be hired with a promise that the best construction practices will be carried out to ensure a high-quality stadium build. Further, the yet to be signed PLA promises a timely supply of workers and a no strike guarantee. https://www.post-journal.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2022/04/pla-on-bills-stadium-project-is-good-for-taxpayers/