Casey Hansen
@caseyhansen.bsky.social
Certified flight instructor, hockey fan, writer, and marketer. Based in Iowa. These are my own opinions.
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Tonight marked the last broadcast of PBS News Weekend for the foreseeable future. As the show signs off the air, anchor John Yang looks back at some of our top stories and highlights over the years. https://to.pbs.org/4pxYe7W
Highlights from PBS News Weekend as show goes off the air
This Sunday is the final broadcast of PBS News Weekend, at least for the foreseeable future. PBS cancelled the show due to the loss of federal funding for public media. As our team signs off the air, anchor John Yang looks back at some of our top storie...
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January 12, 2026 at 4:01 AM
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Every Christmas season, I share some ornaments from my #aviation themed Christmas tree. This tree features 85 unique aviation/airplane themed ornaments.
First up: A 1998 Hallmark ornament titled, "Santa's Flying Machine."
First up: A 1998 Hallmark ornament titled, "Santa's Flying Machine."
November 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Every Christmas season, I share some ornaments from my #aviation themed Christmas tree. This tree features 85 unique aviation/airplane themed ornaments.
First up: A 1998 Hallmark ornament titled, "Santa's Flying Machine."
First up: A 1998 Hallmark ornament titled, "Santa's Flying Machine."
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Stealing from @caseyhansen.bsky.social a nice conga line leaving ORD tonight.
September 25, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Stealing from @caseyhansen.bsky.social a nice conga line leaving ORD tonight.
I might be the only Apple user that doesn't hate Liquid Glass. I see some opportunities for improvement, but overall it seems fine to me. #apple #iOS #macos
a bald man wearing glasses and a sweater is standing in front of a door .
ALT: a bald man wearing glasses and a sweater is standing in front of a door .
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September 17, 2025 at 12:34 PM
My current irrational (but maybe rational?) fear is that my real doctor quit practicing the in face of the current attack on healthcare in America. Anyone else?
September 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
My current irrational (but maybe rational?) fear is that my real doctor quit practicing the in face of the current attack on healthcare in America. Anyone else?
I did not resonate with The Bear in the first few episodes, but my gosh... what a show it has turned out to be.
a man wearing an apron has a tattoo on his arm that says ' zz '
ALT: a man wearing an apron has a tattoo on his arm that says ' zz '
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August 29, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I did not resonate with The Bear in the first few episodes, but my gosh... what a show it has turned out to be.
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Sunday Start in the City. Today in Chicago.
August 10, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Sunday Start in the City. Today in Chicago.
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You sure about this, Google?
August 9, 2025 at 1:55 AM
You sure about this, Google?
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It didn’t last long, but wow.
July 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
It didn’t last long, but wow.
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Anyone know how this would work in a state like Iowa, which (of course) already has vouchers? Could parents double-dip? #iowa #iapolitics
Part of the massive domestic policy bill currently moving through Congress includes an unprecedented $5 billion national school voucher program. Republicans have long advocated for so-called school choice, but critics have labeled the initiative a tax cut for the wealthy
Trump’s big bill includes an ‘unprecedented’ tax credit for a national school voucher program. Here’s how it would work | CNN Business
Part of the massive domestic policy bill currently moving through Congress known as the “Big Beautiful Bill,” includes an unprecedented $5 billion national school voucher program. Republicans have lon...
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June 6, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Anyone know how this would work in a state like Iowa, which (of course) already has vouchers? Could parents double-dip? #iowa #iapolitics
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NEWS: Dem Senators release new aviation safety bill
- Requires airlines to have ADSB in
- Ends DOD ADSB out exemptions
- Creates Mil aviation oversight office at FAA
- Requires DOD to share safety data with FAA
… among others. Unlikely it gets traction right now given the budget fight.
- Requires airlines to have ADSB in
- Ends DOD ADSB out exemptions
- Creates Mil aviation oversight office at FAA
- Requires DOD to share safety data with FAA
… among others. Unlikely it gets traction right now given the budget fight.
June 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM
NEWS: Dem Senators release new aviation safety bill
- Requires airlines to have ADSB in
- Ends DOD ADSB out exemptions
- Creates Mil aviation oversight office at FAA
- Requires DOD to share safety data with FAA
… among others. Unlikely it gets traction right now given the budget fight.
- Requires airlines to have ADSB in
- Ends DOD ADSB out exemptions
- Creates Mil aviation oversight office at FAA
- Requires DOD to share safety data with FAA
… among others. Unlikely it gets traction right now given the budget fight.
Didn't Elon just get a key to the White House? :(
June 5, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Didn't Elon just get a key to the White House? :(
I know it's just a little thing, but the new Logitech MX Mechanical keyboard that I got for my Mac is an absolute joy to use.
June 2, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I know it's just a little thing, but the new Logitech MX Mechanical keyboard that I got for my Mac is an absolute joy to use.
Too expensive, not enough of it. Next question.
Government Notes: Cedar Rapids wants residents’ input on downtown parking
Government Notes: Cedar Rapids wants residents' input on downtown parking
Also in Government Notes, the Hawkeye Area Labor Council announced it is endorsing the Cedar Rapids school bond that will go to voters in November.
www.thegazette.com
June 2, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Too expensive, not enough of it. Next question.
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What exactly does "changes in staffing, administration priorities and other factors" mean when it comes to the chart guide?
Also - why in the heck would the chart guide be something to discontinue?
Also - why in the heck would the chart guide be something to discontinue?
"in light of changes in staffing, administration priorities, and other factors", the FAA is discontinuing the Aeronautical Chart Users' Guide, *the* document pilots use to learn and understand aeronautical charts
www.faa.gov/air_traffic/...
www.faa.gov/air_traffic/...
June 1, 2025 at 10:55 PM
What exactly does "changes in staffing, administration priorities and other factors" mean when it comes to the chart guide?
Also - why in the heck would the chart guide be something to discontinue?
Also - why in the heck would the chart guide be something to discontinue?
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Orange You Glad It's Saturday. This morning's sunrise, the last for May 2025 in Chicago.
May 31, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Orange You Glad It's Saturday. This morning's sunrise, the last for May 2025 in Chicago.
I wandered into the anti-vax threads on X by accident, and I gotta tell ya: YIKES.
May 27, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I wandered into the anti-vax threads on X by accident, and I gotta tell ya: YIKES.
A traditional Memorial Day weekend news story that I can remember clear back to my childhood. #iowa
Backbone State Park swimming not recommended for holiday weekend
Backbone State Park swimming not recommended for holiday weekend
Backbone State Park in northeast Iowa was among four Iowa parks with high bacteria concentrations in beach water this week. Lake Macbride State Park and Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area are "OK for swimming," the state reported.
www.thegazette.com
May 23, 2025 at 6:18 PM
A traditional Memorial Day weekend news story that I can remember clear back to my childhood. #iowa
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If only $AAPL had a spare Boeing 747.
If only Harvard had a spare Boeing 747.
May 23, 2025 at 11:41 AM
If only $AAPL had a spare Boeing 747.