On this day in 1944 Amon Carter presented FDR with the deed to the land that would become Big Bend National Park. Famously FDR had nothing else going on June 6, 1944, which you can tell from his extremely relaxed demeanor
The incredibly wealthy love to do this weird "I don't actually have any liquid cash" thing as if that's how wealth works. Money is a thing normal people like you and me and worry about. Rich people have *assets* and debt. They live off loans leveraged against what they own.
Two nights of @GratefulDead was the perfect follow up in Ann Arbor after the Wolverines won their first National title 🏆 April 5th and 6th, 1989 had championship energy, and you can feel it in these recordings from the Crisler Arena.
"Night one opens with a smoking Stranger > Franklin's. Minglewood, Candyman, and an extended Let It Grow > U.S. Blues are gas on the fire. The second set explodes with Samson > Cumberland > Women Are Smarter > a huge Terrapin, before China Doll, Throwing Stones > Not Fade Away, and The Mighty Quinn send the crowd back into the streets.
Night two opens with Touch of Grey, don’t miss the Althea, Masterpiece, and a soaring Bird Song. Then comes a monster second set: Scarlet > Fire, Playing in the Band, The Other One, Wharf Rat, and a beautiful Playing Reprise. Only Brokedown Palace could close a midweek run like this.
Championship week. Championship crowd. Championship Grateful Dead. Enjoy!" - Martin Knott
Curated by David Lemieux and mastered by David Glasser, both shows are now streaming in Hi-Res, exclusively on Play Dead. Unlock the Vault at https://t.co/D1ws0Qmiu3.
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Dollars are being spent, but stuff is not really being bought. Exhibit A: Clothing & Footwear. Retail sales across clothing & accessory stores fell 1.5% in April even as apparel CPI surged 0.6% over the month. Thus, real consumption on clothing & footwear declined 2% in April.
Average U.S. gas prices per gallon on April 29, per AAA:
• Regular: $4.23 (⬆️ $1.25 since war in Iran began on Feb. 28)
• Premium: $5.09 (⬆️ $1.23 since war began)
• Diesel: $5.47 (⬆️ $1.71 since war began)
The New York Times: In the months leading up to the midterm elections, hundreds of A.I.-generated pro-Trump influencer accounts have emerged on social media
On the political impact of AI, @Rob_flaherty goes off:
-"I see a once-in-a-generation opportunity to realign the political parties, to build a coalition that can win a Presidential, to enact progressive policies."
"It is insane that we are going to miss this opportunity"
The latest megadeal for a top young player: Shortstop Kevin McGonigle and the Detroit Tigers are in agreement on an eight-year, $150 million contract extension. A massive windfall that locks up the 21-year-old well into the next decade.
My conviction remains:
God did not ordain Donald Trump to rescue the American church, or revive the American church, or redeem the American church.
God ordained Donald Trump to test the American church. And the American church has failed.