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Chris Andrews

@czandrews.bsky.social

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Veteran bookmaker. Sports, betting and other things. Author of 3 books. All things Pittsburgh and Greece. Found out late in life I’m half a Jew. Who knew? Bone marrow transplant survivor.

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Chris Andrews @czandrews.bsky.social · Jun 27

True. What is it, about 100 pages in? I thought, wait, did I miss something? Ok. I’ll go with you on that.

Next up on my reading list is In A Lonely Place. I’ve seen the movie but I still am looking forward to reading the book. I love her writing. Thanks for the recommendation.

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Chris Andrews @czandrews.bsky.social · Jun 27

@eddiemuller.bsky.social - I finished The Expendable Man moments ago. I read it on your recommendation. I was intrigued by you comment that it could never be made into a movie. Eddie, I love your insights, but I can’t agree with you on this. I think it would make a fantastic movie.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · Jun 1

Overheard: Apparently Zelenskyy had some cards, and he didn’t need a suit.

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Randi Mayem Singer @rmayemsinger.bsky.social · May 30

The new GOP slogan (thank you, Joni Ernst.)

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · May 17

👇👇

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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · May 7

NEW: Minnesota’s graduation rate just reached the highest level on record.

Two years ago, we made the single-largest investment in public schools in state history.

Today, we’re seeing the results.

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Chris Andrews @czandrews.bsky.social · Apr 30

Yes. Today at 3:00

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Ryan Eichten @reichten.bsky.social · Apr 27

What I think about every time I see the Lakers complaining to. the officials:

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · Apr 24

I read it…

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · Apr 22

Insanity. Sheer insanity.

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Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · Apr 22

NEW: Read the resignation letter of three federal prosecutors who'd worked on the Eric Adams case: "Now, the Department has decided that obedience supersedes all else, requiring us to abdicate our legal and ethical obligations in favor of directions from Washington." static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics...

April 22, 2025
BY EMAIL
Todd Blanche
Deputy Attorney General
United States Department of Justice

Dear Deputy Attorney General Blanche,
The Department placed each of us on administrative leave ostensibly to review our, and
the Southern District of New York U.S. Attorney's Office's, handling of the Adams case. It is now clear that one of the preconditions you have placed on our returning to the Office is that we must express regret and admit some wrongdoing by the Office in connection with the refusal to move to dismiss the case. We will not confess wrongdoing when there was none.
We have served under Presidents of both parties, advancing their priorities while pursuing
justice without fear or favor. The role of a career prosecutor is not to set policy. But a prosecutor must abide by the oath to uphold the Constitution and laws of the United States and the rules of professional ethics set by the bar and the courts. The Department has long understood that these duties can and should coexist with the need to follow Department policies and orders. This is to the benefit of all: the courts, defendants, and the public, who can have confidence in the good faith and judgment of line prosecutors; the Department, which retains credibility while still receiving zealous advocacy from its lawyers; and the prosecutors themselves, who can stand in court confident that they are ethically carrying out their duties.
Now, the Department has decided that obedience supersedes all else, requiring us to abdicate our legal and ethical obligations in favor of directions from Washington. That is wrong.
Serving in the Southern District of New York has been an honor. There is no greater privilege than to work for an institution whose mandate is to do the right thing, the right way, for the right reasons. We will not abandon this principle to keep our jobs. We resign.
Sincerely,
Celia V. Cohen
Andrew Rohrbach
Derek Wikstrom
Assistant United States Attorneys

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · Apr 22

Previous to the FDA, folks would put chalk and plaster of Paris in milk to make it appear white. They could also add formaldehyde to cover the smell and taste of spoiled milk.

A screenshot of a Reuters article stating that the US FDA suspended milk quality test workforce cuts.

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Mina Kimes @minakimes.bsky.social · Feb 8

Hello NFL bluesky! Trying something different tomorrow—taking over the @espn.com account on here to post throughout the Super Bowl

Follow @espn.com 🏈

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David Corn @davidcorn.bsky.social · Feb 8

It sure is wonderful to see America abandoning millions of needy people around the world and giving authoritarian thugs overseas a total pass. So, good work, Steven. Glad you’re proud of yourself. Do you want a cookie?

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Donna C. Abene--Candidate for NJ LD 39 @VoxPopuliNJ @voxpopulinj.bsky.social · Jan 16

Just sayin'

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JoJoFromJerz @jojofromjerz.bsky.social · Jan 15

There is not a single Cabinet nomination under consideration who is not there specifically because they will put the needs of Donald Trump above all else.

Not. One.

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Art Candee 🍿🥤 @artcandee.bsky.social · Jan 13

Netflix is donating $10 million to the California wildfire relief efforts.

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

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Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · Jan 13

🎯🎯

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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · Jan 14

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Michele/Meidas Fan @michelemanziano.bsky.social · Jan 11

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · Jan 11

"When Mexico sends its people, they're sending their best. They're sending firefighters to help solve American problems. They're bringing fire fighting uniforms. They're bringing fire fighting equipment. They're bringing kittens down from trees. And all, I assume, are good people."

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Art Candee 🍿🥤 @artcandee.bsky.social · Jan 11

Khloe Kardashian is smack talking LA Mayor Karen Bass over the wildfires.

In 2022, Khloe used roughly 101,000 gallons of water over the allotted limit during a drought.

Her sister Kim Kardashian used 232,000 gallons over the limit.

IN ONE MONTH.

Bish needs to sit TF down.

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Chris Andrews @czandrews.bsky.social · Jan 12

Great news

Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · Jan 11

Thanks to all who were concerned if our house survived the fires. Amazingly enough... it did. My heart goes out to everyone who weren't as fortunate, not only in my neighborhood, but all of Los Angeles. Together, we will get through this! ❤️-mh

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