Chip Spreyer
@cornfedkid.bsky.social
Proud Dad of son & daughter-in-law, UCONN grads both. Go Huskies! Go Blue!
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'Escalate,' as in "tensions escalate," comes from the word 'escalator.'
It first appeared in print in 1944.
'Escalator' originated as a trademarked term for the Otis Elevator Company's moving staircase and was demonstrated at the Paris Exposition in 1900.
It first appeared in print in 1944.
'Escalator' originated as a trademarked term for the Otis Elevator Company's moving staircase and was demonstrated at the Paris Exposition in 1900.
January 12, 2026 at 5:02 PM
'Escalate,' as in "tensions escalate," comes from the word 'escalator.'
It first appeared in print in 1944.
'Escalator' originated as a trademarked term for the Otis Elevator Company's moving staircase and was demonstrated at the Paris Exposition in 1900.
It first appeared in print in 1944.
'Escalator' originated as a trademarked term for the Otis Elevator Company's moving staircase and was demonstrated at the Paris Exposition in 1900.
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Who lost in Aurora Colorado? Everyone endorsed by The Police association. Huh.
November 5, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Who lost in Aurora Colorado? Everyone endorsed by The Police association. Huh.
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Showed up for #NoKings in Chicago. So did @jbpritzker.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Showed up for #NoKings in Chicago. So did @jbpritzker.bsky.social
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Look we could post some quippy response to this but I’m fine to let the GOP elite look at falling polling numbers & growing internal dissension over their overreach and decide the best response is “do some pushups.” Like ok man you sound like a 9-year-old & the voters kind of hate it.
Greg Abbott tells Pritzker to "stop complaining and do some pushups"
October 10, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Look we could post some quippy response to this but I’m fine to let the GOP elite look at falling polling numbers & growing internal dissension over their overreach and decide the best response is “do some pushups.” Like ok man you sound like a 9-year-old & the voters kind of hate it.
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notable that both Eric Adams and Andrew Cuomo have resorted to Maria Bartiromo's show as their polling languishes
August 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
notable that both Eric Adams and Andrew Cuomo have resorted to Maria Bartiromo's show as their polling languishes
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Global Mail Carriers Suspend U.S. Deliveries Over New Import Duty Confusion — Postal services worldwide have halted shipments to the United States due to unclear new import duties, disrupting international parcel deliveries. This suspension reflects growing challenges in global trade…
Global Mail Carriers Suspend U.S. Deliveries Over New Import Duty Confusion
www.nbcnews.com
August 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Global Mail Carriers Suspend U.S. Deliveries Over New Import Duty Confusion — Postal services worldwide have halted shipments to the United States due to unclear new import duties, disrupting international parcel deliveries. This suspension reflects growing challenges in global trade…
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Severe Heat Wave Threatens Over 30 Million in U.S. Southeast — An intense heat wave is endangering more than 30 million people across the U.S. Southeast, with temperatures soaring up to 115 degrees through midweek. Authorities warn of heightened risks for heat-related illnesses and urge…
Severe Heat Wave Threatens Over 30 Million in U.S. Southeast
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July 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Severe Heat Wave Threatens Over 30 Million in U.S. Southeast — An intense heat wave is endangering more than 30 million people across the U.S. Southeast, with temperatures soaring up to 115 degrees through midweek. Authorities warn of heightened risks for heat-related illnesses and urge…
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As residents of Chicago’s Northwest Side recovered from the sweltering heat, a round of storms Thursday caused a ground stop at O’Hare and Midway airports.
https://trib.al/VBsqBWK
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Belmont Cragin residents left without power for hours during extreme heat warning
As residents of Chicago's Northwest Side recovered from the sweltering heat, a round of storms Thursday caused a ground stop at O'Hare and Midway airports.
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July 24, 2025 at 11:48 PM
As residents of Chicago’s Northwest Side recovered from the sweltering heat, a round of storms Thursday caused a ground stop at O’Hare and Midway airports.
https://trib.al/VBsqBWK
https://trib.al/VBsqBWK
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#copolitics @joeneguse.bsky.social wants to ban lobbying by former members of Congress altogether. @taydolven.bsky.social lists who would be out of work as a result.
Joe Neguse wants to ban former Congress members from lobbying. That would leave some Colorado politicos unemployed.
Several former members of Congress from Colorado are lobbyists or have worked at lobbying firms in the past, a Colorado Sun review found.
coloradosun.com
July 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
#copolitics @joeneguse.bsky.social wants to ban lobbying by former members of Congress altogether. @taydolven.bsky.social lists who would be out of work as a result.
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It's going to get very, very hot in Chicago soon, with heat indexes reaching as high as 115 by midweek, according to the National Weather Service. https://trib.al/WqQD8vZ
Sweltering weather could return midweek
The National Weather Service says high heat and humidity will settle over the area Wednesday, Thursday and possibly Friday, pushing the heat index to 115 degrees. Residents should take health precautions. The city will open cooling centers.
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July 21, 2025 at 3:20 PM
It's going to get very, very hot in Chicago soon, with heat indexes reaching as high as 115 by midweek, according to the National Weather Service. https://trib.al/WqQD8vZ
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just saw a cheery Chevron "good neighbor" commercial on today and it reminded me of this story.
Colorado regulators move to hold Chevron accountable for massive Weld County well blow out
7-square miles around Galeton has been divided into 300 parcels, each with its own cleanup plan, after spill ECMC called “extremely rare”
coloradosun.com
July 13, 2025 at 8:54 PM
just saw a cheery Chevron "good neighbor" commercial on today and it reminded me of this story.
They deemed this story newsworthy b/c the NYT & many of its elite white readers are still obsessed with race-conscious college admissions. Now after finally winning at SCOTUS anti-affirmative action folks can only attack it retroactively.
That’s why this seemed like a “story” worth risking it all.
That’s why this seemed like a “story” worth risking it all.
July 5, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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The University of Illinois' Soybean Innovation Lab, one of 17 university labs nationwide focused on food production and hunger reduction research, lost its funding when the Trump administration shut down USAID.
University of Illinois soybean lab took a big hit from Trump cuts. Here's what's at stake.
The USAID cuts to the Soybean Innovation Laby could have a widespread impact not only on the program and its employees at the Urbana-Champaign campust but also across Africa.
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June 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The University of Illinois' Soybean Innovation Lab, one of 17 university labs nationwide focused on food production and hunger reduction research, lost its funding when the Trump administration shut down USAID.
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Oil Prices Surge Over Middle East Escalation; US Authorizes Military Dependent Evacuations — Oil prices jumped more than 4% amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, prompting the U.S. Defense Department to authorize dependents of service members to leave the region. This surge…
Oil Prices Surge Over Middle East Escalation; US Authorizes Military Dependent Evacuations
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June 11, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Oil Prices Surge Over Middle East Escalation; US Authorizes Military Dependent Evacuations — Oil prices jumped more than 4% amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, prompting the U.S. Defense Department to authorize dependents of service members to leave the region. This surge…
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U.S. Lifts 52-Year Ban on Supersonic Commercial Flights — President Trump signed executive orders Friday ending the U.S. ban on supersonic flight over land, paving the way for commercial planes to break the sound barrier again. This regulatory shift aims to revive supersonic travel,…
U.S. Lifts 52-Year Ban on Supersonic Commercial Flights
www.fastcompany.com
June 7, 2025 at 2:01 AM
U.S. Lifts 52-Year Ban on Supersonic Commercial Flights — President Trump signed executive orders Friday ending the U.S. ban on supersonic flight over land, paving the way for commercial planes to break the sound barrier again. This regulatory shift aims to revive supersonic travel,…
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Video CMA CGM Feeder Collides with Barge Causing Two People to Go Overboard
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Video CMA CGM Feeder Collides with Barge Causing Two People to Go Overboard
Dutch and Belgian rescue teams responded to a serious collision on the River Scheldt which seriously injured one person and caused two others to fall...
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June 3, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Video CMA CGM Feeder Collides with Barge Causing Two People to Go Overboard
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Tomatoes sold in 3 states now labeled deadly by FDA - USA TODAY
June 3, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Tomatoes sold in 3 states now labeled deadly by FDA - USA TODAY
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Mass in Chicago with Pope Leo on June 14th
Just luv it folks! 🙏
Just luv it folks! 🙏
June 2, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Mass in Chicago with Pope Leo on June 14th
Just luv it folks! 🙏
Just luv it folks! 🙏
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Chemicals used in fracking in Colorado underreported under new state law www.cpr.org/2025/06/02/r... via Kiara DeMare
Chemicals used in fracking in Colorado underreported under new state law
Report estimates 60 percent of chemicals remain undeclared.
www.cpr.org
June 2, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Chemicals used in fracking in Colorado underreported under new state law www.cpr.org/2025/06/02/r... via Kiara DeMare
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Walmart and Target Face Sharp Price Hikes Amid High Tariffs — Photos of steep price increases at Walmart and Target are circulating, with Walmart's CFO citing tariff rates as a key factor driving costs up. This surge reflects ongoing inflation pressures impacting major retailers and…
Walmart and Target Face Sharp Price Hikes Amid High Tariffs
www.businessinsider.com
June 1, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Walmart and Target Face Sharp Price Hikes Amid High Tariffs — Photos of steep price increases at Walmart and Target are circulating, with Walmart's CFO citing tariff rates as a key factor driving costs up. This surge reflects ongoing inflation pressures impacting major retailers and…
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Ukraine Launches Drone Swarm Attacks on Russian Long-Range Bombers — Ukrainian forces coordinated a massive drone swarm assault targeting Russian long-range bombers, showcasing strategic advancements in the ongoing conflict. Open-source videos on social platforms reveal the scale and…
Ukraine Launches Drone Swarm Attacks on Russian Long-Range Bombers
www.zerohedge.com
June 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Ukraine Launches Drone Swarm Attacks on Russian Long-Range Bombers — Ukrainian forces coordinated a massive drone swarm assault targeting Russian long-range bombers, showcasing strategic advancements in the ongoing conflict. Open-source videos on social platforms reveal the scale and…
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Sen. Joni Ernst, after an audience member yells, “People will die,” during her discussion on Medicaid cuts at her town hall:
“Well, we all are going to die.”
“Well, we all are going to die.”
May 30, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Sen. Joni Ernst, after an audience member yells, “People will die,” during her discussion on Medicaid cuts at her town hall:
“Well, we all are going to die.”
“Well, we all are going to die.”
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Fed’s Inflation Gauge Remains Subdued in April as Spending Cools — The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation metric showed subdued price growth in April amid slowing consumer spending. This indicates continued uncertainty in economic recovery and monetary policy direction.
#business…
#business…
Fed’s Inflation Gauge Remains Subdued in April as Spending Cools
www.nytimes.com
May 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Fed’s Inflation Gauge Remains Subdued in April as Spending Cools — The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation metric showed subdued price growth in April amid slowing consumer spending. This indicates continued uncertainty in economic recovery and monetary policy direction.
#business…
#business…
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US Dollar Falls as Tariff Court Battle Looms — The US dollar has weakened as investors brace for a significant court confrontation over tariffs, spotlighting economic uncertainties ahead. This development heightens concerns about trade policy effects on currency markets.
#business #finance
#business #finance
US Dollar Falls as Tariff Court Battle Looms
www.reuters.com
May 30, 2025 at 3:03 AM
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"And. Here. We. Go."
Nikola Jokić channeled his inner Joker with a purple suit before Game 3 🃏
Nikola Jokić channeled his inner Joker with a purple suit before Game 3 🃏
May 10, 2025 at 12:09 AM
"And. Here. We. Go."
Nikola Jokić channeled his inner Joker with a purple suit before Game 3 🃏
Nikola Jokić channeled his inner Joker with a purple suit before Game 3 🃏