I work on cool ππ²πΆ projects and also fly planes in the Pacific Northwest. This is a personal account.π¨π¦π¨π¦π¨π¦
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Jude Crasta ππ²π retweeted
The ground stop put in place as a result of a nationwide technology issue in the United States this afternoon has been lifted.
As airlines work to restore their networks, continued cancellations and delays are anticipated, particularly for flights to the continental U.S. and Mexico.
Read latest update here: news.yvr.ca/us-bound-flight-β¦
Jude Crasta ππ²π retweeted
Canada has offered its full assistance to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as it manages the situation, including accommodation of US-bound aircraft as required.
We remain ready to provide support to our American colleagues as the situation evolves.
Jude Crasta ππ²π retweeted
As a big 'monitor the situation' guy, there are currently way too many situations to monitor.
RT @yvrairport: As a result of the nationwide technology issue in the United States that has caused a ground stop for all flights to the U.β¦
Jude Crasta ππ²π retweeted
NAV CANADA is closely monitoring the @FAANews ground stop. Our systems are operating normally and there is currently no impact to our operations. We continue to support the safe movement of air traffic in our airspace, including any aircraft that may be diverted. Passengers should check the status of their flight with their airline.
Jude Crasta ππ²π retweeted
YVR is aware of a nationwide technology issue in the United States that has caused a ground stop for all flights to the United States at this time. As a result, YVR is seeing delays for U.S. bound departures as well as some international flights that would fly over the U.S. Domestic flights within Canada are not impacted.
We recommend travellers check their flight status with their airline or yvr.ca before coming to the airport. YVR will share further updates as we receive them.
Been 26 years since the last time I was out and about in SF.
Interesting to notice the west coast similarities and local differences btwn here and Vancouver. Can also see why there is so much movement back and forth btwn the two cities among mutuals.
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Me, a traveler at the airport in the middle of a Wednesday: ugh why are there so many people travelling in the middle of a Wednesday
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Jude Crasta ππ²π retweeted
You could pay politicians $0/year and it would have literally 0 impact on the federal budget but it would prevent any working class person from taking those jobs.
The US is enormous and cutting spending to reduce the deficit would require deep cuts in wide areas, not slopulism.
**Salary of retired US Presidents:**
$450,000 FOR LIFE
**Salary of House/Senate members:**
$174,000 FOR LIFE
**Salary of Speaker of the House:**
$223,500 FOR LIFE
**Salary of Majority/Minority Leaders:**
$194,400 FOR LIFE
**Average salary of a soldier:**
$38,000
**Average income for Seniors on Social Security:**
$12,000
I think we found where the cuts should be made!
Readers added context they thought people might want to know
Retired presidents get ~$253k/yr pension (Exec Level I rate), not $450k. Congress members do not get full salaries for life; pensions avg $45-85k based on service (not automatic full pay). SS retired worker avg ~$25k/yr, not $12k.
congress.gov/crs-product/RLβ¦
opm.gov/policy-data-ovβ¦
ssa.gov/policy/docs/quβ¦
Itβs that time of year again (smelling every tree-scented candle at Homesense, Marshalls and Winners)
2025 was the year of balsam. Wonder which one will win out in 2026 π²π€
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Jude Crasta ππ²π retweeted
the x files is such a comfort show to me even though there is nothing comfortable happening to anyone ever in any episode of the x files
Jude Crasta ππ²π retweeted
CNN PROJECTS THAT THE MITOCHONDRIA WILL REMAIN THE POWERHOUSE OF THE CELL
