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Sam Abate

@sabate3.bsky.social

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I've read dozens of books about heroes and crooks, & I've learned much from both of their styles Dad/Husband/EMS/Orioles Baseball/Parrothead/Star Wars/Jeep/History

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Sam Abate @sabate3.bsky.social · Jan 22

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
21/20 (Heading to OT because this one is in a category all it's own!)
#booksky #20bookchallenge #bookchallenge #Parrotheads #JimmyBuffett

Sam Abate @sabate3.bsky.social · 2h

If spineless worms like Paul, Rubio, & Cruz won't stick up for themselves what makes anyone think they'll stick up for their constituents or America at large? This is the weirdest, saddest cult I've ever witnessed in action.

Sam Abate @sabate3.bsky.social · 3h

I'm goin' down to Fausto's get some chocolate milk
Can't spend my life in yer sheets of silk
I've got to find my way
Crawl out and greet the day...

Sam Abate @sabate3.bsky.social · 1d

If you're an #EMS student or educator, this one's a must listen

pca.st/episode/e06c...

Going Back to School: Real-World Advice for EMS Students

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Sam Abate @sabate3.bsky.social · 2d

#Sixers fans, how do you feel about Franklin the Dog?
(Personally, I think Hip Hop was a much better mascot.)

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Action Together New Jersey @atnj.org · 2d

#Haddon Township #NJ
www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

NO KINGS South Jersey · No Kings

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

www.mobilize.us

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Sam Abate @sabate3.bsky.social · 2d

This sucks. Now I have to add F1 to the list of sports I can't watch anymore because they went to Apple.

www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/i...

F1 announces new Apple TV U.S. broadcast deal

Apple TV has signed an exclusive deal to be the broadcaster of Formula 1 in the United States from 2026, it was announced on Friday.

www.espn.co.uk

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 2d

Do not obey in advance: NoKings.org.

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Sam Abate @sabate3.bsky.social · 2d

Sometimes I get confused
Somewhere around page two
I live the perfect crime
And crime pays more than it used to

Sam Abate @sabate3.bsky.social · 2d

Outrageous. I was hoping to take my soccer-loving son to see a match, but I honestly don't know if we can afford it.

Fans were keen for World Cup tickets. Then prices came out www.npr.org/2025/10/08/n...

'Absolute madness': Soccer fans are outraged over ticket prices for U.S. World Cup

Many soccer fans were excited that the men's World Cup would be coming to the U.S. next year — until they discovered how much FIFA is charging for tickets.

www.npr.org

Sam Abate @sabate3.bsky.social · 3d

a baseball player with the number 22 on his jersey swings at a pitch

ALT: a baseball player with the number 22 on his jersey swings at a pitch

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Sam Abate @sabate3.bsky.social · 3d

Is that a gif of Will the Thrill?!

Sam Abate @sabate3.bsky.social · 3d

Ehhh...I'm not sure how I feel about this. Pujols is one of my all-time favorite players, but does managing a Domincan Winter League team really prepare you to manage in MLB? Its certainly a bold approach, & I'm sure the players would respect him, but still.

MLB Trade Rumors @mlbtraderumors.bsky.social · 3d

Albert Pujols Expected To Interview For Orioles’ Managerial Opening

The Angels aren’t the only team vying for Albert Pujols’ managerial services. Alden Gonzalez and Jeff Passan of ESPN reported the Orioles are expected to interview Pujols for their opening. Baltimore fired Brandon Hyde in May of this past season. Tony Mansolino took over on an interim basis, and he remains in the mix for…

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Sam Abate @sabate3.bsky.social · 3d

I seen enough to feel the world spin
Mixin' different oceans meetin' cousins
Listen to the drummers & the night sounds
Listen to the singers make the world go 'round

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Baltimore Orioles @baltimore--orioles.bsky.social · 5d

Trevor Rogers had the second-lowest ERA among pitchers with at least 100 innings pitched!

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 6d

Today, House Republicans will take their 70th day off with pay in the last 82 days.

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Andrew D Thaler @drandrewthaler.bsky.social · 6d

You don't have to judge Columbus by the standards of today. His tenure as governor of Hispaniola was so horrific that he was dragged back to Spain in chains to answer for his many crimes.

Plus he never set foot on any land that would ever be a part of the United States of America.

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Sam Abate @sabate3.bsky.social · 6d

I honestly don't know how I'd react if sports were fun. Besides the Orioles & Ravens, I'm a Sixers fan, Flyers fan, & years back I decided to throw in with a middle of the table at best Bundesliga club. So, yay sports!

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 6d

tell me more about republicans being the pro-business party.

www.nbcnews.com/business/bus...

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Sam Abate @sabate3.bsky.social · 6d

untp.beer/EB8E9

Sam is drinking a Landshark Lager by Margaritaville Brewing Co.

Sam checked-in on Untappd

untp.beer

Sam Abate @sabate3.bsky.social · 8d

Time's up.

Sam Abate @sabate3.bsky.social · 11d

Birdland won the Mullins trade. I will he taking no questions & make no further comments.

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Flyperbole @flyperbole.bsky.social · 15d

New Flyp! Previewing the 2025-26 Philadelphia #Flyers and talking hot soup takes with @ryanquigz.bsky.social
@bleavnetwork.bsky.social @fanduelsportsbook.bsky.social

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2...

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/61ym...

Youtube: youtu.be/j-cYZ5oZzsM

2025-26 Flyers Season Preview and Soup Discussion | Flyperbole Ep. 421 | Broad Street Hockey

YouTube video by Broad Street Hockey

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Sam Abate @sabate3.bsky.social · 12d

At the macro level what RFK Jr is doing is atrocious to the overall health of this country. At the micro level, specifically prehospital healthcare, limiting access to psychiatric meds, treatments, & care is going to inundated EDs & EMS systems.

NPR @npr.org · 12d

Two groups are calling for new leadership at HHS after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actions on substance abuse treatment and mental health medications, among other issues.

Psychiatrists call for RFK Jr. to be replaced as health secretary

Two groups are calling for new leadership at HHS after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actions on substance abuse treatment and mental health medications, among other issues.

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Sam Abate @sabate3.bsky.social · 12d

Sam Abate @sabate3.bsky.social · 13d

Manufacture a crisis then manufacture a solution. Typical GOP stuff.