GgJo
@ggjo56.bsky.social
Retired Educator-Administrator, history/govt teacher, happy in our space with 5 grands and hubs of 45 yrs.Texas Rangers fan, rescue pups, giving back, and looking for the light always ✨️
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Last minute MLB free agent holiday shopping:
New York Mets: Starter Sean Manaea (3 years, $75 million)
Boston Red Sox: Starter Walker Buehler: (1 year, $21.05M)
Texas Rangers: DH Joc Pederson (2 years, $37M)
Pittsburgh Pirates: DH/OF Andrew McCutchen (1 year, $5M)
New York Mets: Starter Sean Manaea (3 years, $75 million)
Boston Red Sox: Starter Walker Buehler: (1 year, $21.05M)
Texas Rangers: DH Joc Pederson (2 years, $37M)
Pittsburgh Pirates: DH/OF Andrew McCutchen (1 year, $5M)
December 23, 2024 at 3:51 PM
Last minute MLB free agent holiday shopping:
New York Mets: Starter Sean Manaea (3 years, $75 million)
Boston Red Sox: Starter Walker Buehler: (1 year, $21.05M)
Texas Rangers: DH Joc Pederson (2 years, $37M)
Pittsburgh Pirates: DH/OF Andrew McCutchen (1 year, $5M)
New York Mets: Starter Sean Manaea (3 years, $75 million)
Boston Red Sox: Starter Walker Buehler: (1 year, $21.05M)
Texas Rangers: DH Joc Pederson (2 years, $37M)
Pittsburgh Pirates: DH/OF Andrew McCutchen (1 year, $5M)
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The Rangers add to their bullpen depth by signing veteran reliever Shawn Armstrong to 1-year major league deal
December 23, 2024 at 8:14 PM
The Rangers add to their bullpen depth by signing veteran reliever Shawn Armstrong to 1-year major league deal
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🔁 @JeffPassan retweeted
@Alden_Gonzalez Source: The Marlins are getting two prospects, Echedry Vargas and Max Acosta, and a lefty starter, Brayan Mendoza, from the Rangers in exchange for 1B/3B Jake Burger.
@Alden_Gonzalez Source: The Marlins are getting two prospects, Echedry Vargas and Max Acosta, and a lefty starter, Brayan Mendoza, from the Rangers in exchange for 1B/3B Jake Burger.
December 11, 2024 at 5:27 AM
🔁 @JeffPassan retweeted
@Alden_Gonzalez Source: The Marlins are getting two prospects, Echedry Vargas and Max Acosta, and a lefty starter, Brayan Mendoza, from the Rangers in exchange for 1B/3B Jake Burger.
@Alden_Gonzalez Source: The Marlins are getting two prospects, Echedry Vargas and Max Acosta, and a lefty starter, Brayan Mendoza, from the Rangers in exchange for 1B/3B Jake Burger.
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Today the #Rangers reportedly acquired IF Jake Burger ($11.0M surplus trade value) from the #Marlins in exchange for IFs Echedry Vargas ($7.3M), Max Acosta ($2.4M) and LHP Brayan Mendoza (not yet in system)
Deal is tentatively accepted as a minor underpay by TEX, pending Mendoza
Deal is tentatively accepted as a minor underpay by TEX, pending Mendoza
December 11, 2024 at 5:31 AM
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Nathan Eovaldi contract: Rangers keep World Series hero with $75M deal
Rangers bringing back postseason hero Nathan Eovaldi on $75 million contract
Texas is bringing back Nathan Eovaldi on a three-year deal worth $75 million.
www.usatoday.com
December 11, 2024 at 2:17 AM
Nathan Eovaldi contract: Rangers keep World Series hero with $75M deal
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Democracy under attack:
Russia strikes again
Due to Russian election interference, Romania's Constitutional Court has annulled preliminary results of the country's presidential election.
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis declassified intelligence documents revealing Russia orchestrated…
Russia strikes again
Due to Russian election interference, Romania's Constitutional Court has annulled preliminary results of the country's presidential election.
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis declassified intelligence documents revealing Russia orchestrated…
December 6, 2024 at 4:49 PM
Democracy under attack:
Russia strikes again
Due to Russian election interference, Romania's Constitutional Court has annulled preliminary results of the country's presidential election.
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis declassified intelligence documents revealing Russia orchestrated…
Russia strikes again
Due to Russian election interference, Romania's Constitutional Court has annulled preliminary results of the country's presidential election.
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis declassified intelligence documents revealing Russia orchestrated…
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Oh listen, we aren’t afraid. My response to Trumps threat:
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/bring-it-o...
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/bring-it-o...
Bring It On, Donald: The January 6 Committee Stands on Truth
Donald Trump’s latest threat to “jail” members of the January 6 Committee is nothing more than the desperate howl of a man who knows history will regard him with shame.
adamkinzinger.substack.com
December 8, 2024 at 6:06 PM
Oh listen, we aren’t afraid. My response to Trumps threat:
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/bring-it-o...
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/bring-it-o...
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Sickening hypocrisy.
December 8, 2024 at 10:02 AM
Sickening hypocrisy.
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Perhaps this has something to do with why people are so angry? #MedicareForAll #UniversalHealthCare 🇺🇸
December 8, 2024 at 6:53 PM
Perhaps this has something to do with why people are so angry? #MedicareForAll #UniversalHealthCare 🇺🇸
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HTS leader Ahmad Al-Sharaa (Jolani) gives a glimpse of what the opposition is planning for Syria in the aftermath of Assad's collapse. Has also ordered troops to protect all Syrians no matter their ethnicity, sect, or religion. Says regime troops that stay, surrender, or defect will be safe.
December 7, 2024 at 6:10 PM
HTS leader Ahmad Al-Sharaa (Jolani) gives a glimpse of what the opposition is planning for Syria in the aftermath of Assad's collapse. Has also ordered troops to protect all Syrians no matter their ethnicity, sect, or religion. Says regime troops that stay, surrender, or defect will be safe.
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Remember, Tulsi Gabbard claimed Assad didn’t use chemical weapons, it was “the rebels.”
Her confirmation hearing will be brutal, if she even makes it to there
Her confirmation hearing will be brutal, if she even makes it to there
December 8, 2024 at 2:19 AM
Remember, Tulsi Gabbard claimed Assad didn’t use chemical weapons, it was “the rebels.”
Her confirmation hearing will be brutal, if she even makes it to there
Her confirmation hearing will be brutal, if she even makes it to there
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⚡️Russia's war in Ukraine weakened Assad regime, US won't get involved, Sullivan says.
"Assad's backers — Iran, Russia, and Hezbollah — have all been weakened and distracted," U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said.
"Assad's backers — Iran, Russia, and Hezbollah — have all been weakened and distracted," U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said.
Russia's war in Ukraine weakened Assad regime, US won't get involved, Sullivan says
"Assad's backers — Iran, Russia, and Hezbollah — have all been weakened and distracted," U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said. Russia cannot provide large-scale military support while "gr...
kyivindependent.com
December 8, 2024 at 12:51 AM
⚡️Russia's war in Ukraine weakened Assad regime, US won't get involved, Sullivan says.
"Assad's backers — Iran, Russia, and Hezbollah — have all been weakened and distracted," U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said.
"Assad's backers — Iran, Russia, and Hezbollah — have all been weakened and distracted," U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said.
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Holy shit. Did you see the letter Olivia Troye’s attorney sent to Kash Patel after he threatened to sue her for defamation? Troye, a former Homeland Security advisor, had the BEST response.
December 8, 2024 at 12:56 AM
Holy shit. Did you see the letter Olivia Troye’s attorney sent to Kash Patel after he threatened to sue her for defamation? Troye, a former Homeland Security advisor, had the BEST response.
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On this date in 1941, Pearl Harbor was attacked by the imperial forces of Japan. The loss of life and destruction was horrific, and it pulled the U.S. into the war.
For Japanese Americans, it was a terrifying time. Overnight, we became the “enemy within” because we were of Japanese descent. /1
For Japanese Americans, it was a terrifying time. Overnight, we became the “enemy within” because we were of Japanese descent. /1
December 7, 2024 at 10:57 PM
On this date in 1941, Pearl Harbor was attacked by the imperial forces of Japan. The loss of life and destruction was horrific, and it pulled the U.S. into the war.
For Japanese Americans, it was a terrifying time. Overnight, we became the “enemy within” because we were of Japanese descent. /1
For Japanese Americans, it was a terrifying time. Overnight, we became the “enemy within” because we were of Japanese descent. /1
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🇺🇸Today, we remember those who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor 83 years ago. We shall remain eternally grateful for their service, and forever honor their memory.
December 7, 2024 at 1:20 PM
🇺🇸Today, we remember those who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor 83 years ago. We shall remain eternally grateful for their service, and forever honor their memory.
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Smart words from @davidfrum.bsky.social reflecting on Mika and Joe: “I do not write to scold anyone; I write because fear is infectious. Let it spread, and it will paralyze us all. The only antidote is courage. And that’s infectious, too.”
www.americaamerica.news/p/these-time...
www.americaamerica.news/p/these-time...
These Times Demand Courage
We are already learning who will stand up to Trump and his reckless enablers and who will kowtow out of fear
www.americaamerica.news
December 7, 2024 at 4:45 AM
Smart words from @davidfrum.bsky.social reflecting on Mika and Joe: “I do not write to scold anyone; I write because fear is infectious. Let it spread, and it will paralyze us all. The only antidote is courage. And that’s infectious, too.”
www.americaamerica.news/p/these-time...
www.americaamerica.news/p/these-time...
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CNN convened a panel of transgender youth to get their thoughts on the Supreme Court and the 2024 election.
10-year-old Violet: "My self is not an opinion. It is a fact."
10-year-old Violet: "My self is not an opinion. It is a fact."
December 6, 2024 at 2:26 PM
CNN convened a panel of transgender youth to get their thoughts on the Supreme Court and the 2024 election.
10-year-old Violet: "My self is not an opinion. It is a fact."
10-year-old Violet: "My self is not an opinion. It is a fact."
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In Texas, maternal mortality rates are deliberately being hidden. Politically damaging information is being suppressed.
Texas’ abortion ban went into effect in 2022. As a direct result of the law, women in Texas had so many dangerous and deadly pregnancies in 2022 and 2023 that…
Texas’ abortion ban went into effect in 2022. As a direct result of the law, women in Texas had so many dangerous and deadly pregnancies in 2022 and 2023 that…
December 6, 2024 at 7:04 AM
In Texas, maternal mortality rates are deliberately being hidden. Politically damaging information is being suppressed.
Texas’ abortion ban went into effect in 2022. As a direct result of the law, women in Texas had so many dangerous and deadly pregnancies in 2022 and 2023 that…
Texas’ abortion ban went into effect in 2022. As a direct result of the law, women in Texas had so many dangerous and deadly pregnancies in 2022 and 2023 that…
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Hm that’s one way to put it NPR
December 6, 2024 at 6:07 PM
Hm that’s one way to put it NPR
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FANTASTIC NEWS! Romania’s Constitutional Court has just annulled the first round of the presidential election due to heavy Russian interference. The second round will not take place on Sunday and the first round will be re-run. The electoral authorities will have to validate all candidates again.
December 6, 2024 at 1:48 PM
FANTASTIC NEWS! Romania’s Constitutional Court has just annulled the first round of the presidential election due to heavy Russian interference. The second round will not take place on Sunday and the first round will be re-run. The electoral authorities will have to validate all candidates again.
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REALLY IMPORTANT UPDATE PLEASE SHARE
#ASafeChoice physicians WILL prescribe medication abortion via telehealth FOR WOMEN WHO ANTICIPATE NEEDING THIS MEDICATION.
REPEAT: You do NOT need to be currently pregnant to get this prescription.
In an era of potentially draconian abortion bans, take note!
#ASafeChoice physicians WILL prescribe medication abortion via telehealth FOR WOMEN WHO ANTICIPATE NEEDING THIS MEDICATION.
REPEAT: You do NOT need to be currently pregnant to get this prescription.
In an era of potentially draconian abortion bans, take note!
Click to Visit #ASafeChoice Network
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December 6, 2024 at 6:09 PM
REALLY IMPORTANT UPDATE PLEASE SHARE
#ASafeChoice physicians WILL prescribe medication abortion via telehealth FOR WOMEN WHO ANTICIPATE NEEDING THIS MEDICATION.
REPEAT: You do NOT need to be currently pregnant to get this prescription.
In an era of potentially draconian abortion bans, take note!
#ASafeChoice physicians WILL prescribe medication abortion via telehealth FOR WOMEN WHO ANTICIPATE NEEDING THIS MEDICATION.
REPEAT: You do NOT need to be currently pregnant to get this prescription.
In an era of potentially draconian abortion bans, take note!
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UnitedHealthcare's NET INCOME has rapidly increased as premiums rapidly increase as well.
This is why we are so angry.
This should be all over the news but it won't be.
This is why we are so angry.
This should be all over the news but it won't be.
December 6, 2024 at 9:40 PM
UnitedHealthcare's NET INCOME has rapidly increased as premiums rapidly increase as well.
This is why we are so angry.
This should be all over the news but it won't be.
This is why we are so angry.
This should be all over the news but it won't be.