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The Dark Side of Sports Stadiums

Billionaires have found one more way to funnel our tax dollars into their bank accounts: sports stadiums. And if we don’t play ball, they’ll take our favorite teams away.

Ever notice how there never seems to be enough money to build public infrastructure like mass transit lines and better schools? And yet, when a multi-billion-dollar sports team demands a new stadium, our local governments are happy to oblige.

A good example of this billionaire boondoggle is the host of the 2023 Super Bowl: State Farm Stadium.

That's where the Arizona Cardinals have played since 2006. It was finally built after billionaire team owner Michael Bidwill and his family spent years hinting that they would move the Cards out of Arizona if the team didn't get a new stadium. Their blitz eventually worked, with Arizona taxpayers and the city of Glendale paying over two thirds of the $455 million construction tab.

And State Farm Stadium is not unique. It’s part of a well established playbook.

Here’s how stadiums stick the public with the bill.

Step 1: Billionaire buys a sports team.

Just about every NFL franchise owner has a net worth of over a billion dollars — except for the Green Bay Packers, who are publicly owned by half a million cheeseheads.

The same goes for many franchise owners in other sports. Their fortunes don’t just help them buy teams, but also give them clout — which they cash-in when they want to get a great deal on new digs for their team.

Step 2: Billionaire pressures local government.

Since 1990, franchises in major North American sports leagues have intercepted upwards of $30 billion worth of taxpayer funds from state and local governments to build stadiums.  

And the funding itself is just the beginning of these sweetheart deals.

Sports teams often get big property tax breaks and reimbursements on operating expenses, like utilities and security on game days. Most deals also let the owners keep the revenue from naming rights, luxury box seats, and concessions — like the Atlanta Braves’ $150 hamburger.

Even worse, these deals often put taxpayers on the hook for stadium maintenance and repairs.

We taxpayers are essentially paying for the homes of our favorite sports teams, but we don’t really own those homes, we don’t get to rent them out, and we still have to buy expensive tickets to visit them.

Whenever these billionaire owners try to sell us on a shiny new stadium, they claim it will spur economic growth from which we’ll all benefit.  But numerous studies have shown that this is false.

As a University of Chicago economist aptly put it, "If you want to inject money into the local economy, it would be better to drop it from a helicopter than invest it in a new ballpark."

But what makes sports teams special is they are one of the few realms of collective identity we have left.

Billionaires prey on the love that millions of fans have for their favorite teams.

This brings us to the final step in the playbook: Threaten to move the team.

Obscenely rich owners threaten to — or actually do — rip teams out of their communities if they don’t get the subsidies they demand.

Just look at the Seattle Supersonics. Starbucks’ founder Howard Schultz owned the NBA franchise but failed to secure public funding to build a new stadium. So the coffee magnate sold the team to another wealthy businessman who moved it to Oklahoma.

The most egregious part of how the system currently works is that every dollar we spend building stadiums is a dollar we aren’t using for hospitals or housing or schools.

We are underfunding public necessities in order to funnel money to billionaires for something they could feasibly afford.

So, instead of spending billions on extravagant stadiums, we should be investing taxpayer money in things that improve the lives of everyone — not just the bottom lines of profitable sports teams and their owners.  

Because when it comes to stadium deals, the only winners are billionaires.

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i love your damian art! do you have an idea for like, an ideal story you would want to see of him in canon?

thank you!! also i really do think my ideal story is him fucking off to be in blüdhaven with dick for a while, like, a legit full run of this. a lot of my favorite arcs for damian have either been 1.) relatively small scale instead of the huge world ending stuff he often deals with, or 2.) with dick as batman, or 3.) both, so. i want to see them team up again on small scale "patrolling the city" circumstances -- i think it'd be good for him *especially* in the wake of everything currently going on in damians story, and i'd love to see that specifically happen while dick isn't actively working as batman and thus not handling All That about living in "dead" bruce's shadow. + the compare and contrast of his original duo when he's grown and changed as a person would be so so so interesting

i'd also really love to see him get a new non-robin name n title the same way dick became nightwing and tim became red robin etc etc. giving him his shaky first steps into being a Hero By Himself would be so so fun

idk just in general something showing how much hes developed! i think he gets shunted to the side a lot as "the bratty one" when he's grown out of a lot of that and lived through some pretty intense events that he's not solidly over. a lot of my favorite moments with damian have been his more complex ones and i think the writers like to throw away that sometimes because hes treated almost like a joke character at times compared to the other robins. like. yeah hes competent hes a killer hes good at what he does he is pompous at times hes short and temperamental but hes also a kid whos been through hell and he should be allowed to like. be a teen. let him be a little shaky and silly and fuck around!!! his banter in supersons was so fun wheres his "im 14-15 and i dont have my shit together" talk!! you can have him be a hero while also humanize him a little better. its ok. i believe in you.

i would also love a writer whos balanced the heroics and human aspects of characters before. i know he mostly writes marvel but matt fraction, if youre listening,

Nonsense About Hypersonic Weapons

There’s a media circus around hypersonic weapons. The media issue is threefold. One these weapons are hard to design and build, two we’re lagging behind Russia and China and three, and this is a critical part, we’re so far behind we’ll never catch up without more money.

Here’s a little history. In the ‘60s (yes the ‘60s) Kelly Johnson’s Skunk Works designed a seriously supersonic plane called the YF-17. It was a secret for over 10 years until the plane was accidentally renamed the Blackbird and broke speed records flying across the USA in the late ‘70s. It was not until 1990 that the plane was officially shown to and flown for the public – 25 years after Skunk Works first started secret test flights. Keep that time frame in mind.

Now, the USA is behind in the hypersonic weapons race.  Nonsense. We’ve had prototypes flying since well before 2010. There were three test programs then, the HTV-2 from Kelly Johnson’s Skunk Works (HTV-1 is not mentioned but predates 2010 by 5+ years), X-51 (well, there were X-49 an X-50 before that), and HyFly – these two both from Boeing. Since then there have been prototypes aplenty flying all over the country, seven prototypes in all from Lockheed Martin (ex-Skunk Works), Raytheon/Northrup Grumman, Dynetics/Sandia, Lockheed Martin/Dynetics, Sandia/Dynetics, Boeing and Lockheed Martin/Rocketdyne. Some of these are Air Force projects or DARPA/Airforce projects, or Army/Navy projects, or just plain Army projects.

The testing breaks down into two types of hypersonic systems: Scramjet or Boost-glide. In the first you air-launch the vehicle and a scramjet engine turns on and it zooms away at fantastic speeds at high altitude (usually). What’s a scram jet? Well, the combustion inside the casing is so intense that the engine needs more and more air to fuel the fire and the engine literally sucks its way faster and faster, especially at high altitude where the air is thin. In the Boost-glide vehicle, a rocket takes the vehicle to a very fast high altitude (sometimes just into space), aims it down towards a target and speed and gravity handle the rest. Some of these are long range weapon delivery vehicles like the LRHW (yes, that means long range hypersonic weapon – catchy, no?) and some are meant to be carried closer to target by conventional planes and launched towards target but at hyper-velocity speeds (Mach 5+) that an enemy will have little defense for.

And are these weapons ready to combat the China and Russia threat? Publicly? No. The Air Force, Army, DARPA, and Navy want more funds, the Pentagon wants more secrecy, the manufacturers want contracts that never end. And the media only gets snippets of information of tests that “failed to reach objectives,” “need more development” or “we’re trying to catch up.” Oops, we’ve seen this dance before. Mike White, the Pentagon principal director for hypersonic vehicles is quoted saying, “For operational security reasons, we cannot disclose the number of hypersonic flight tests and dates…. Across the department, we have dramatically increased the number of hypersonic flights tests in the past few years…” Translation? We’re having flight tests, not trials. The vehicles fly and we’re ready for next steps and newer, more expensive, models.

What, you thoughts the Blackbird program of the ‘60s, ‘70s and 80’s ethic was a one off?

Can't stop thinking about how explicit Rihanna's 2007 hit Shut Up and Drive would seem to a Cybertronian

It's already a sexual song but to us it's all inuendo. Now imagine that you and a large portion of your species can turn into cars and look at the lyrics:

[Verse 1] I've been lookin' for a driver who is qualified So if you think that you're the one, step into my ride I'm a fine-tuned supersonic speed machine With a sunroof top and a gangsta lean

[Pre-Chorus] So if you feel me, let me know, know, know Come on now, what you waitin' for, for, for My engine's ready to explode, explode, explode So start me up and watch me go, go, go, go

[Chorus] Get you where you wanna go, if you know what I mean Got a ride that's smoother than a limousine Can you handle the curves? Can you run all the lights? If you can, baby boy, then we can go all night 'Cause I'm 0 to 60 in three point five Baby, you got the keys Now shut up and drive (Drive, drive, drive) Shut up and drive (Drive, drive, drive)

[Verse 2] I've got class like a '57 Cadillac Got overdrive with a whole lot of boom in the back You look like you can handle what's under my hood You keep saying that you will, boy, I wish you would

This would be the WAP of Cybertron

Top 40 Favorite K-pop Singles, 2022

Two grand comebacks from K-pop second-gen icons. Two superheroes saving the day. 2 baddies 2 baddies one Porsche. Here are my 40 favorite K-pop singles.

VROOM VROOM VROOM LIKE A SUPERSONIC — CHECK OUT THE SONGS IN THIS SPOTIFY PLAYLIST

WJSN Chocome: “Super Yuppers!”

YENA ft. BIBI: “SMILEY”

Kep1er: “WA DA DA”

Billlie: “RING ma Bell (what a wonderful world)”

KWON EUNBI: “Glitch”

IVE: “After LIKE”

CSR: “Pop? Pop!”

NewJeans: “Ditto”

LE SERRAFIM: “ANTIFRAGILE”

Lee Jin Ah: “Rum Pum Pum”

verycoybunny: “Lack of Love”

Jvcki Wai: “Go Back”

KARA: “WHEN I MOVE”

Girls’ Generation: “FOREVER 1”

zin ft. Paloalto, PUFF DAEHEE: “never know (Mafia Mix)”

iiso: “Signs”

STAYC: “RUN2U”

NCT DREAM: “Beatbox”

TAEYEON: “INVU”

Moon Byul: “LUNATIC”

Loco & Hwa Sa: “Somebody!”

HYO: “DEEP”

MOONBIN & SANHA/ASTRO: “WHO”

aespa: “Girls”

Rocket Punch: “FLASH”

GOT the beat: “Step Back”

Cherry Bullet: “Love in Space”

XIUMIN: “Brand New”

pH-1 ft. Blase: “YUPPIE TING”

YUJU ft. BIG Naughty: “Evening”

CRAVITY: “VIVID”

ENHYPEN: “Future Perfect (Pass the MIC)”

&TEAM: “Under the skin”

ITZY: “Voltage”

MIRAE: “Drip N’ Drop”

tripleS: “Generation”

Golden Child: “Replay”

PIXY: “Villain”

DRIPPIN: “Villain”

NCT 127: “2 Baddies”

I think a few things can come out of the end of episode 5 for A-Train:

1) he's might try and give his brother some V so he can repair his spine, to which his brother will refuse because he doesn't need V and will rightfully claim that A-Train is only doing this to make himself feel better since he feels responsible for Blue Hawk's actions - which he sort of is for bringing him there and not stepping up until too late

2) another confrontation between Blue Hawk and A-Train that ends with Blue Hawk's death or maybe even just exposing he is racist? Either way whatever happens A-Train will get in trouble with Vought because of it

3) A-Train realizes he made a mistake choosing Homelander over Supersonic and (hopefully) be on the right side of the battle to come, but might have to learn how to stand on his own again (deal with his own insecurities)

Exploring the Future of Air Travel: Supersonic Aircraft

Introduction

In the dynamic realm of aviation, technological advancements continuously push the boundaries of what is possible. One such groundbreaking innovation that has captured the imagination of both enthusiasts and industry professionals alike is the development of supersonic aircraft. These cutting-edge flying machines promise to revolutionize air travel, offering unprecedented speed and efficiency. This blog delves into the realm of supersonic aircraft, exploring their history, technological intricacies, potential impact on air travel, and the challenges they face.

The Genesis of Supersonic Flight

The concept of supersonic flight took its initial steps during the mid-20th century. The iconic Bell X-1, piloted by Chuck Yeager, achieved the first controlled supersonic flight in 1947, marking a pivotal moment in aviation history. Since then, various supersonic aircraft have graced the skies, with the Concorde standing out as a symbol of luxury and speed before being retired in 2003. However, recent years have seen a resurgence of interest in supersonic travel, driven by advancements in technology and a renewed focus on efficiency.

Technological Marvels Behind Supersonic Speed

1. Aerodynamics and Design: Supersonic aircraft demand cutting-edge aerodynamics and design to overcome the challenges associated with traveling faster than the speed of sound. Sleek, slender fuselages and innovative wing designs contribute to reducing drag and optimizing performance.

2. Propulsion Systems: The heart of any supersonic aircraft lies in its propulsion systems. Modern advancements in propulsion technologies, including scramjet engines and innovative fuel systems, are instrumental in achieving and sustaining supersonic speeds efficiently.

3. Materials and Heat Management: Traveling at supersonic speeds generates intense heat due to air friction. Engineers have had to develop advanced materials and heat management systems to ensure the structural integrity of the aircraft while preventing overheating.

Potential Impact on Air Travel

1. Time Efficiency: One of the primary advantages of supersonic aircraft is the substantial reduction in travel time. Flights that once took hours can be completed in a fraction of the time, opening up new possibilities for businesses and travelers.

2. Global Connectivity: Supersonic travel has the potential to connect distant corners of the world more effectively. This could lead to increased international collaboration, trade, and cultural exchange, fostering a more interconnected global community.

3. Environmental Considerations: While the benefits of reduced travel time are evident, concerns about the environmental impact of supersonic flight persist. Addressing issues such as sonic booms and fuel efficiency is crucial to ensuring that supersonic aircraft align with modern sustainability standards.

Challenges and Considerations

1. Sonic Booms: The production of loud sonic booms during supersonic flight has been a significant obstacle. Researchers are actively exploring ways to minimize these disturbances to address concerns related to noise pollution.

2. Economic Viability: The development and operation of supersonic aircraft involve substantial costs. Achieving economic viability while keeping ticket prices reasonable is a critical challenge that manufacturers must overcome.

3. Regulatory Hurdles: Supersonic flight is subject to stringent regulations due to its potential impact on the environment and public well-being. Harmonizing regulatory frameworks on a global scale is essential for the successful integration of supersonic aircraft into commercial aviation.

The Road Ahead

As the aviation industry forges ahead into a new era, supersonic aircraft stand at the forefront of innovation. The development of sustainable and economically viable supersonic travel holds the promise of transforming the way we navigate the skies. With ongoing research and collaboration among industry stakeholders, the dream of widespread supersonic air travel may soon become a reality.

Conclusion

In the grand tapestry of aviation history, the chapter on supersonic aircraft is still being written. The journey from the pioneering days of Chuck Yeager's Bell X-1 to the current era of advanced aerodynamics and propulsion systems showcases the relentless pursuit of speed and efficiency. While challenges abound, the potential benefits of supersonic travel cannot be ignored. The aviation industry's ongoing quest for progress promises an exciting future where supersonic aircraft may become synonymous with swift, sustainable, and accessible air travel.

MIXTAPE REVIEW: FRESHDUZIT

Freshduzit’s latest album, “Can’t Ignore It,” marks his fourth full project this year, showcasing his prolific output from Indianapolis. Notably, he dropped a chopped and not slopped compilation titled “For Platinum Playmakas and Platinum Playettes,” hosted by Texas legendary chopstars DJ Slim K and his own DJ coalition “OFFTHEWOP tunes” in July 2023.

Freshduzit's latest album, "Can't Ignore It," serves as a trap-fi audio movie, drawing inspiration from mixtape legends like Lil Wayne "The Drought 3." Collaborating with Detroit talents like Veeze, BabyTron, Wb Nutty, and Bandgang Lonnie, and featuring Zeus televised network Baddies East and West, Stunna Girl, and more, the album blends trap vibes with cinematic storytelling. Notably, the track "Simon Says" with Veeze is produced by Shawn Ferrari, known for his work with chief keef and sexyy red . Freshduzit takes a serious turn, infusing substance into his lyrics, showcasing a mature and introspective side. It's a bold step in his musical evolution, promising a unique blend of nostalgia and contemporary flair.

distinct Indianapolis Noteworthy is his collaboration with an impressive roster of local talent, including Courtney the Coldest, Big Homie Mac, Choecen, and Eric Too Serious

1. Can't Ignore It (My Dougie by Lil Will instrumental)

2. The World Is Ours featuring Starlito (Produced by Ivfullyloaded)

3. Icky Vicky featuring Tha Joker (Produced by Mia Jay C)

4. Platinum Hood Rats (Hood Rats by Sexy Redd and Sukihauna instrumental)

5. F Sum Hoe Problems (Moneybagg Yo F My BM instrumental)

6. 375 Choppa Gang, OFFTHEWOP featuring K Carbon (Produced by Freshduzit)

7. Halloween V(5) (Produced by Freshduzit)

8. Tetris (Produced by DJ Paul)

9. No More Locked Doors (Produced by Crank Dat Up C.O)

10. Be Kool

11. Luv Me featuring Eric Too Serious (Bacwudz Luv Me instrumental)

12. Pimp C featuring Stunna Girl and Bandgang Lonnie (Produced by Freshduzit)

13. Still Wrapping/Shuddup/Money Talks (Still Tippin, Waddup, Ayi Yi Yi instrumental)

14. Super Sonic (J.J Fad Supersonic instrumental)

15. Dog Shit Militia featuring Babytron, Stan Will, Trdee (aka "The Shitty Boyz") (Executive Produced by Lando Bando and Freshduzit)

16. Simon Says featuring Veeze (Produced by Shawn Ferrari)

17. Yo Money in My Pocket featuring Courtney the Coldest (Missy Elliot Work It Coldest)

18. Big Fax (Produced by 606Gus)

19. A Lot Big Homie Mac (Produced by Freshduzit)

20. Koppin or Rollin (Produced by Freshduzit)

21. April 16

22. The Real Deal featuring Choecen

23. Bando (Migos Bando instrumental)

24. Cookin Dance featuring Lil B (Produced by Freshduzit)

25. All I Want for Christmas Is You (Produced by Freshduzit)

26. Bad MF (Produced by Aettrap)

2 min read NASA’s X-59 Goes from Green to Red, White, and Blue Lockheed Martin NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft continues to make progress, most recently moving to the paint barn at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works’ facility in Palmdale, California. The X-59’s paint scheme will include a mainly white body, a NASA “sonic blue” underside, and red accents on the wings. The paint doesn’t just add cosmetic value. It also serves a purpose – the paint helps to protect the aircraft from moisture and corrosion and includes key safety markings to assist with ground and flight operations. The aircraft made the move to the paint barn on Nov. 14, 2023. Once it is painted, the team will take final measurements of its weight and exact shape to improve computer modeling. “We are incredibly excited to reach this step in the mission. When the X-59 emerges from the paint barn with fresh paint and livery, I expect the moment to take my breath away because I’ll see our vision coming to life,” said Cathy Bahm, the low boom flight demonstrator project manager. “The year ahead will be a big one for the X-59, and it will be thrilling for the outside of the aircraft to finally match the spectacular mission ahead.” The X-59 is an experimental aircraft designed to fly faster than the speed of sound while reducing the sound of the typical sonic boom to a sonic thump. The aircraft is the centerpiece of NASA’s Quesst mission. Through Quesst, NASA will fly the X-59 over several to-be-selected U.S. communities and gather data about people’s perceptions about the sound it makes. NASA will provide that data to regulators which could potentially adjust current rules that prohibit commercial supersonic flight over land. Text Credit: Anya Shah, NASA Facebook logo @NASA@NASAaero@NASA_es @NASA@NASAaero@NASA_es Instagram logo @NASA@NASAaero@NASA_es Linkedin logo @NASA Explore More 4 min read Rocket Exhaust on the Moon: NASA Supercomputers Reveal Surface Effects Article 23 hours ago 5 min read Indigenous Student Brings Skills, Perspective to NASA Internship Article 1 day ago 5 min read Five Ways NASA Supercomputing Takes Missions from Concept to Reality Article 2 days ago Keep Exploring Discover More Topics From NASA Missions Humans In Space Solar System Exploration Solar System Overview Our solar system has one star, eight planets, five officially recognized dwarf planets, at least 290 moons,… Explore NASA’s History Share Details Last Updated Nov 15, 2023 Editor Lillian Gipson Contact Jim [email protected] Related Terms AeronauticsAeronautics Research Mission DirectorateAmes Research CenterArmstrong Flight Research CenterGlenn Research CenterIntegrated Aviation Systems ProgramLangley Research CenterLow Boom Flight DemonstratorQuesst (X-59)Quesst: The VehicleSupersonic Flight

Hyperloop Technology Progress: Transforming Transportation at the Speed of Sound

Welcome to the future of transportation! The Hyperloop, a revolutionary mode of high-speed travel, is taking shape faster than ever before. Join us as we dive into the astounding progress of Hyperloop technology.

1. Wikipedia Reference: Start your journey with a comprehensive Wikipedia article on Hyperloop technology, providing a detailed overview of its history, development, and potential.

2. The Hyperloop Vision: Explore the visionary concept of the Hyperloop – a network of vacuum tubes in which passenger pods travel at incredible speeds, promising to redefine the way we move.

3. Cutting-Edge Innovation: Delve into the groundbreaking technologies powering the Hyperloop, including magnetic levitation, low-pressure environments, and energy-efficient propulsion systems.

4. Industry Pioneers: Meet the trailblazing companies and entrepreneurs, such as SpaceX and Virgin Hyperloop, leading the charge in turning the Hyperloop dream into reality.

5. Speed and Efficiency: Learn how the Hyperloop aims to achieve near-supersonic speeds, reducing travel times between cities to a fraction of what they are today.

6. Infrastructure and Routes: Explore proposed Hyperloop routes around the world, from connecting major urban centers to facilitating rapid cargo transport.

7. Environmental Impact: Understand how the Hyperloop's sustainable design and energy efficiency could revolutionize transportation while reducing carbon footprints.

8. Multimedia Experience: Immerse yourself in the world of Hyperloop with captivating images, informative videos, and interactive features showcasing its design and operation.

9. Regulatory Challenges: Examine the regulatory hurdles and safety considerations that must be addressed to make Hyperloop travel a reality.

10. Real-World Progress: Get updates on the latest prototypes, successful tests, and partnerships that indicate the Hyperloop's transition from concept to practicality.

11. Your Ticket to Tomorrow: While the Hyperloop is still in development, it represents a game-changing advancement in transportation. Explore its potential, learn about the innovators behind it, and imagine a future where travel is faster, more efficient, and environmentally friendly.

12. Sustainable Future: Discover how the Hyperloop aligns with the global push for sustainable transportation solutions and a cleaner planet.

13. The Future is Speed: The Hyperloop is not science fiction; it's the next chapter in the evolution of transportation. Get ready to travel at the speed of sound and witness the future of mobility.

The Hyperloop is more than just a transportation concept; it's a technological marvel that promises to redefine our world. Join us on this thrilling ride through the evolution of Hyperloop technology and envision a future where we travel faster, smarter, and in harmony with the environment.

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The Dark Side of Sports StadiumsBillionaires have found one more...

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The Dark Side of Sports Stadiums

Billionaires have found one more way to funnel our tax dollars into their bank accounts: sports stadiums. And if we don’t play ball, they’ll take our favorite teams away.

Ever notice how there never seems to be enough money to build public infrastructure like mass transit lines and better schools? And yet, when a multi-billion-dollar sports team demands a new stadium, our local governments are happy to oblige.

A good example of this billionaire boondoggle is the host of the 2023 Super Bowl: State Farm Stadium.

That’s where the Arizona Cardinals have played since 2006. It was finally built after billionaire team owner Michael Bidwill and his family spent years hinting that they would move the Cards out of Arizona if the team didn’t get a new stadium. Their blitz eventually worked, with Arizona taxpayers and the city of Glendale paying over two thirds of the $455 million construction tab.

And State Farm Stadium is not unique. It’s part of a well established playbook.

Here’s how stadiums stick the public with the bill.

Step 1: Billionaire buys a sports team.

Just about every NFL franchise owner has a net worth of over a billion dollars — except for the Green Bay Packers, who are publicly owned by half a million cheeseheads.

The same goes for many franchise owners in other sports. Their fortunes don’t just help them buy teams, but also give them clout — which they cash-in when they want to get a great deal on new digs for their team.

Step 2: Billionaire pressures local government.

Since 1990, franchises in major North American sports leagues have intercepted upwards of $30 billion worth of taxpayer funds from state and local governments to build stadiums.  

And the funding itself is just the beginning of these sweetheart deals.

Sports teams often get big property tax breaks and reimbursements on operating expenses, like utilities and security on game days. Most deals also let the owners keep the revenue from naming rights, luxury box seats, and concessions — like the Atlanta Braves’ $150 hamburger.

Even worse, these deals often put taxpayers on the hook for stadium maintenance and repairs.

We taxpayers are essentially paying for the homes of our favorite sports teams, but we don’t really own those homes, we don’t get to rent them out, and we still have to buy expensive tickets to visit them.

Whenever these billionaire owners try to sell us on a shiny new stadium, they claim it will spur economic growth from which we’ll all benefit.  But numerous studies have shown that this is false.

As a University of Chicago economist aptly put it, “If you want to inject money into the local economy, it would be better to drop it from a helicopter than invest it in a new ballpark.”

But what makes sports teams special is they are one of the few realms of collective identity we have left.

Billionaires prey on the love that millions of fans have for their favorite teams.

This brings us to the final step in the playbook: Threaten to move the team.

Obscenely rich owners threaten to — or actually do — rip teams out of their communities if they don’t get the subsidies they demand.

Just look at the Seattle Supersonics. Starbucks’ founder Howard Schultz owned the NBA franchise but failed to secure public funding to build a new stadium. So the coffee magnate sold the team to another wealthy businessman who moved it to Oklahoma.

The most egregious part of how the system currently works is that every dollar we spend building stadiums is a dollar we aren’t using for hospitals or housing or schools.

We are underfunding public necessities in order to funnel money to billionaires for something they could feasibly afford.

So, instead of spending billions on extravagant stadiums, we should be investing taxpayer money in things that improve the lives of everyone — not just the bottom lines of profitable sports teams and their owners.  

Because when it comes to stadium deals, the only winners are billionaires.

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 Step 1 – Transfer of Energy Dry ice blasting Lafayette IN is dry ice pellets being propelled out of the blasting gun at supersonic speed and impact the surface they are cleaning. Without causing abrasion, the energy transfer knocks off the contaminant. In addition, the force of this impact is the force of this impact is the principal method of cleaning. 

 Step 2 – Tiny Thermal Shock With the cold temperatures produced during by the dry ice pellets hitting the contaminant surface it creates a tiny thermal shock between the surface contaminant and the substrate. Snapping and blistering of the contaminant occurs advancing the eradication process. 

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