Robert L Byer
@rlbyer.bsky.social
Partner, Duane Morris LLP; Appellate and Legal Issues Litigation; Former Judge, PA Commonwealth Court & Court of Judicial Discipline; Chief Counsel, 2021 PA Legislative Reapportionment Commission; Independent; Pittsburgh,PA; “Rob” #🟦
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Max’s #ThePitt is a great series. But episode 12 is the best show that I ever have seen on television. This review does it justice. www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...
In Praise of 'The Pitt' Episode 12 and People Who Know What They're Doing
A shooting at a music festival challenges the ED doctors to rise to the occasion — and makes for an hour of sensational, gripping television.
www.rollingstone.com
March 23, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Max’s #ThePitt is a great series. But episode 12 is the best show that I ever have seen on television. This review does it justice. www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...
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History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for.
February 28, 2025 at 6:38 PM
History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for.
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Generations of American patriots, from our revolution onward, have fought for the principles Zelenskyy is risking his life to defend. But today, Donald Trump and JD Vance attacked Zelenskyy and pressured him to surrender the freedom of his people to the KGB war criminal who invaded Ukraine.
ZELENSKYY: Putin broke the ceasefire. What kind of diplomacy, JD, are you speaking about?
VANCE: I think it's disrespectful to come into the Oval Office and try to litigate this in front of the American media
VANCE: I think it's disrespectful to come into the Oval Office and try to litigate this in front of the American media
February 28, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Generations of American patriots, from our revolution onward, have fought for the principles Zelenskyy is risking his life to defend. But today, Donald Trump and JD Vance attacked Zelenskyy and pressured him to surrender the freedom of his people to the KGB war criminal who invaded Ukraine.
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To the producers of #thepitt well done on the Freedom House narrative. Bravo. We need more moments of education like that well written into our stories. #tv #blackhistorymonth
February 22, 2025 at 5:57 PM
To the producers of #thepitt well done on the Freedom House narrative. Bravo. We need more moments of education like that well written into our stories. #tv #blackhistorymonth
Just finished listening for the third time to Víkingur Ólafsson‘s amazing recording of JS Bach’s Goldberg Variations. Easy to see why this recording won the 2025 Grammy for Best Classical Instrumental Solo.
February 9, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Just finished listening for the third time to Víkingur Ólafsson‘s amazing recording of JS Bach’s Goldberg Variations. Easy to see why this recording won the 2025 Grammy for Best Classical Instrumental Solo.
Perhaps only #StarTrek fans will understand this, but for the past two weeks I often have felt like I am witnessing something from the Mirror Universe.
a man with a beard wearing a blue shirt
ALT: a man with a beard wearing a blue shirt
media.tenor.com
February 5, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Perhaps only #StarTrek fans will understand this, but for the past two weeks I often have felt like I am witnessing something from the Mirror Universe.
I just encountered a voice based, automated customer service system that supposedly uses a form of AI, but in truth is an Artificial Stupidity System (ASS) that serves only to delay and obstruct customers from obtaining assistance. A good way to frustrate customers. Worse than bad “hold” music.
February 5, 2025 at 12:41 AM
I just encountered a voice based, automated customer service system that supposedly uses a form of AI, but in truth is an Artificial Stupidity System (ASS) that serves only to delay and obstruct customers from obtaining assistance. A good way to frustrate customers. Worse than bad “hold” music.
January 25, 2025 at 3:27 PM
It is reassuring to know that I am not alone in thinking this.
#ThedaytheEarthstoodstill
#ThedaytheEarthstoodstill
There are just some days when you really want Klaatu and Gort to show up.
#TheDaytheEarthStoodStill
#TheDaytheEarthStoodStill
January 25, 2025 at 3:18 PM
It is reassuring to know that I am not alone in thinking this.
#ThedaytheEarthstoodstill
#ThedaytheEarthstoodstill
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Believe us, we took no joy in publishing our thoughts on the movie. We wanted it to be amazing, too. 🖖🏻
January 24, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Believe us, we took no joy in publishing our thoughts on the movie. We wanted it to be amazing, too. 🖖🏻
I agree with these reactions, I am sorry to say.
In compliance with the embargo on SPOILER-FREE reviews of the new Section 31 movie, here are the initial reactions from @trekgeekbill.trekgeeks.com & @trekgeekdan.trekgeeks.com! Be sure to check out their full SPOILER review on Thursday, Jan. 30 on the premiere of THURSDAY NIGHT GEEKS on YouTube!
January 24, 2025 at 1:06 PM
I agree with these reactions, I am sorry to say.
I have watched the first 25 minutes of “Section 31,” the new “Star Trek” movie streaming on Paramount+. It is an understatement to say I am so disappointed. Worst Star Trek movie I have seen. The only one I have disliked. It is a disservice to the franchise. A ridiculous mess. What am I missing?
January 24, 2025 at 12:11 PM
I have watched the first 25 minutes of “Section 31,” the new “Star Trek” movie streaming on Paramount+. It is an understatement to say I am so disappointed. Worst Star Trek movie I have seen. The only one I have disliked. It is a disservice to the franchise. A ridiculous mess. What am I missing?
I often have thought about “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” as symbolic of recent events.
Seriously, folks, if you’ve never seen the original 1956 film, it is a parable for our time—as is the Eugene Ionescu play “Rhinoceros,” which is the absurdist theater version of the same story from a few years later.
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Invasion of the Body Snatchers - Trailer
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December 29, 2024 at 8:34 PM
I often have thought about “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” as symbolic of recent events.
I have seen situations where emergency orders by a single judge granting or denying provisional relief have been reversed by a panel. But this is the first time I have seen a provisional order by a motions panel reversed by a merits panel before full consideration of merits. #appellatesky
JFC the preliminary injunction against enforcement of the CTA is back
December 27, 2024 at 1:06 PM
I have seen situations where emergency orders by a single judge granting or denying provisional relief have been reversed by a panel. But this is the first time I have seen a provisional order by a motions panel reversed by a merits panel before full consideration of merits. #appellatesky
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🌎Chanukah Around the World!
Jewish communities celebrated Chanukah.
Public Menorah Lightings at the Largest Menorah in the world on 5th Ave, the National Menorah in Washington DC, Chanukah celebrations in Zaporizhia, Ukraine and outside of City Hall in St. Kilda in Melbourne, Australia!
Jewish communities celebrated Chanukah.
Public Menorah Lightings at the Largest Menorah in the world on 5th Ave, the National Menorah in Washington DC, Chanukah celebrations in Zaporizhia, Ukraine and outside of City Hall in St. Kilda in Melbourne, Australia!
December 26, 2024 at 3:06 AM
🌎Chanukah Around the World!
Jewish communities celebrated Chanukah.
Public Menorah Lightings at the Largest Menorah in the world on 5th Ave, the National Menorah in Washington DC, Chanukah celebrations in Zaporizhia, Ukraine and outside of City Hall in St. Kilda in Melbourne, Australia!
Jewish communities celebrated Chanukah.
Public Menorah Lightings at the Largest Menorah in the world on 5th Ave, the National Menorah in Washington DC, Chanukah celebrations in Zaporizhia, Ukraine and outside of City Hall in St. Kilda in Melbourne, Australia!