Tom Mason
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Tom Mason
@baseballfan88.bsky.social
· Jan 8
Economics is the engine of history. From Ancient Greece to modern times, economics is what allows events we all know about to occur. Perception of the economy drives politics as it did centuries ago in pre modern times. It is what moves the needle both positively and negatively throughout history.
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When I think of history-rich Big Ten hardwood rivalries that automatically warrant corporate sponsor-approved commemoration, Iowa-Maryland is at or near the top of the list.
Said no one.
Said no one.
February 11, 2026 at 10:09 PM
When I think of history-rich Big Ten hardwood rivalries that automatically warrant corporate sponsor-approved commemoration, Iowa-Maryland is at or near the top of the list.
Said no one.
Said no one.
Pretty shocked at the lack of Super Bowl stuff on Instagram
February 9, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Pretty shocked at the lack of Super Bowl stuff on Instagram
4 exclusive games will be a showcase for the streamers to show the NFL they want in. I expect each game to go to a different one. YouTube, Netflix, Amazon, Apple, meta, etc
February 7, 2026 at 9:37 PM
4 exclusive games will be a showcase for the streamers to show the NFL they want in. I expect each game to go to a different one. YouTube, Netflix, Amazon, Apple, meta, etc
US women’s hockey team is so much fun to watch
February 7, 2026 at 4:56 PM
US women’s hockey team is so much fun to watch
St John’s defeats UConn is a classic at the Garden. What a game on a Friday night.
February 7, 2026 at 3:21 AM
St John’s defeats UConn is a classic at the Garden. What a game on a Friday night.
MSG is energized and it’s 39-39 St.Johns and UConn tied. Big East Basketball 🏀 on a Friday night.
February 7, 2026 at 2:00 AM
MSG is energized and it’s 39-39 St.Johns and UConn tied. Big East Basketball 🏀 on a Friday night.
Dodgers do it again sheesh 😂
February 4, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Dodgers do it again sheesh 😂
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What is more likely - an enterprise rips out all its software replacing it with something someone built with a chatbot. ORRRRRR....AI chatbots help coders make existing software do more and run better.
A or B?
A or B?
February 4, 2026 at 8:21 PM
What is more likely - an enterprise rips out all its software replacing it with something someone built with a chatbot. ORRRRRR....AI chatbots help coders make existing software do more and run better.
A or B?
A or B?
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Philly showed up for Unrivaled Basketball tonight. Color me impressed.
January 31, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Philly showed up for Unrivaled Basketball tonight. Color me impressed.
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Grew up watching the men fill up this arena, now the city of Philadelphia is showing up - SOLD OUT - for her. I fucking love women’s sports.
#unrivaled
#unrivaled
January 31, 2026 at 1:58 AM
Grew up watching the men fill up this arena, now the city of Philadelphia is showing up - SOLD OUT - for her. I fucking love women’s sports.
#unrivaled
#unrivaled
Pretty cool to see Kutztown ahead of FBS teams. Jim Clements has done an amazing job.
THE FINAL 2025 SP+ COLLEGE FOOTBALL TOP 766:
Indiana -154.5 Maine Maritime
Ohio St -152 Oberlin
NDSU -9 Purdue
Lehigh -4 Oklahoma St
Ferris State -13 UMass
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Indiana -154.5 Maine Maritime
Ohio St -152 Oberlin
NDSU -9 Purdue
Lehigh -4 Oklahoma St
Ferris State -13 UMass
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
January 21, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Pretty cool to see Kutztown ahead of FBS teams. Jim Clements has done an amazing job.
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I was present for the birth of the web, the explosion of personal sites, and the blogging revolution, and you know what we never had to do? Beg people to use our shit.
AI boom could falter without wider adoption, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella warns
Big tech boss tells delegates at Davos that broader global use is essential if technology is to deliver lasting growth
www.irishtimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 12:19 AM
I was present for the birth of the web, the explosion of personal sites, and the blogging revolution, and you know what we never had to do? Beg people to use our shit.
Least shocking thing of the day
BREAKING: It's “a 100 percent certainty” that MLB owners will push for a salary cap after Kyle Tucker’s free agency agreement with the Los Angeles Dodgers, a source tells @evandrellich.bsky.social.
January 20, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Least shocking thing of the day
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Chase Utley got 59.1% of the vote on the Hall of Fame ballot in his third year on the ballot. That's a huge jump from 39.8% last year. He's trending towards election in the coming years.
January 20, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Chase Utley got 59.1% of the vote on the Hall of Fame ballot in his third year on the ballot. That's a huge jump from 39.8% last year. He's trending towards election in the coming years.
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Yet again, markets say the US is hurting no one but itself. US stocks are down more on a percentage basis than (most) of the rest of the world today:
January 20, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Yet again, markets say the US is hurting no one but itself. US stocks are down more on a percentage basis than (most) of the rest of the world today:
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Bill Cassidy destroyed America's vaccine system by confirming RFK Jr and his reward is a primary challenge backed by the President. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes dumbass.
January 20, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Bill Cassidy destroyed America's vaccine system by confirming RFK Jr and his reward is a primary challenge backed by the President. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes dumbass.
Nailed it as usual
How would you sum up the Phillies off-season thus far? We tried to put it into words in the latest Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY! @justinklugh.bsky.social @lizroscher.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Nailed it as usual
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(NYT) - President Trump is now claiming that one reason he is pushing to acquire Greenland is that he didn’t win the Nobel Peace Prize, according to a message he sent to Norway’s prime minister over the weekend.
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January 19, 2026 at 1:40 PM
(NYT) - President Trump is now claiming that one reason he is pushing to acquire Greenland is that he didn’t win the Nobel Peace Prize, according to a message he sent to Norway’s prime minister over the weekend.
@nytimes.com
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@nytimes.com
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Bears S Jaquan Brisker with a run stuff, a sack and a pass defensed on third down on that drive.
January 19, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Bears S Jaquan Brisker with a run stuff, a sack and a pass defensed on third down on that drive.
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Bo Nix is out for the season, per Sean Payton.
Fractured bone in right ankle in overtime.
Will have surgery in Birmingham, Ala.
Fractured bone in right ankle in overtime.
Will have surgery in Birmingham, Ala.
January 18, 2026 at 2:16 AM
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Tucker to the Mets makes the lockout feel almost inevitable
January 16, 2026 at 3:08 AM
Tucker to the Mets makes the lockout feel almost inevitable
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BESSENT TOLD TRUMP LATE SUNDAY THAT FEDERAL INVESTIGATION INTO POWELL "MADE A MESS" AND COULD BE BAD FOR FINANCIAL MARKETS-AXIOS
January 12, 2026 at 6:48 PM
BESSENT TOLD TRUMP LATE SUNDAY THAT FEDERAL INVESTIGATION INTO POWELL "MADE A MESS" AND COULD BE BAD FOR FINANCIAL MARKETS-AXIOS
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"Lower interest rates or we will indict you"
America enters banana republic territory...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
America enters banana republic territory...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
Statement from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell
Good evening. On Friday, the Department of Justice served the Federal Reserve with grand jury subpoenas, threatening a criminal indictment related to my testi
www.federalreserve.gov
January 12, 2026 at 2:45 AM
"Lower interest rates or we will indict you"
America enters banana republic territory...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
America enters banana republic territory...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
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This is the sort of statement that was expected from every university president and law firm partner over the last year. That those statements weren’t made played a huge part in where we are now and people will remember.
Jerome Powell: "This is about whether the Fed will be able to continue to set interest rates based on evidence and economic conditions—or whether instead monetary policy will be directed by political pressure or intimidation."
January 12, 2026 at 1:45 AM
This is the sort of statement that was expected from every university president and law firm partner over the last year. That those statements weren’t made played a huge part in where we are now and people will remember.
Bills move on via tush push lol the play everyone wants to ban
January 11, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Bills move on via tush push lol the play everyone wants to ban