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Which would you choose to call on in the event of a crisis?https://www.newsmax.com/politics/noem-book-dnc/2024/04/27/id/1162650 Noem wrote Cricket proved “untrainable” after myriad attempts to keep her from being an “assassin” that was “dangerous to anyone she came in contact with.” “At that moment, I realized I had to put her down,” Noem wrote. or https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/21/politics/commander-biden-secret-service-bites-white-house/index.html Bidens’ dog, Commander, bit Secret Service personnel in at least 24 incidents FWIW, if Biden … Continue reading “Which would you choose to call on in the event of a crisis?” |
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Altman handpicked for Homeland Security’s AI safety boardhttps://www.axios.com/2024/04/26/altman-mayorkas-dhs-ai-safety-board Great — another opportunity for a two-fer sponsored by impeached (but not convicted) DHS Secretary Mayorkas! First, this “Board” will functionally operate as a government-sanctioned antitrust exemption (otherwise, such a meeting of competitors would constitute a conspiracy to commit violations of the antitrust laws). Second, it lines up with the failed attempt of DHS … Continue reading “Altman handpicked for Homeland Security’s AI safety board” |
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Toomaj Salehi: Iranian rapper sentenced to death for protesting in Iran | CNNUPDATE: Toomaj Salehi’s attorney shared on his Twitter feed ” As expected, the Supreme Court avoided an irreparable judicial error. The death sentence #توماج_صالحی was violated and based on the appeal decision of the 39th branch of the Supreme Court, the case will be referred to the parallel branch for consideration. In its detailed ruling, … Continue reading “Toomaj Salehi: Iranian rapper sentenced to death for protesting in Iran | CNN” |
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Papua New Guinea: Biden’s controversial ‘cannibalism’ remarks meet pushback | CNNhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/04/24/world/biden-cannibalism-papua-new-guinea-intl-hnk/index.htmlMolière Celebration to the leadership of Papua New Guinea, for refuting the ludicrous claim by Joe Biden that their people ate Joe’s uncle, Ambrose Finnegan.Although it may seem like just another embarrassment to add to the gaffes and slips from Joe Biden, at a certain point it begins to take on international significance.Of course, the … Continue reading “Papua New Guinea: Biden’s controversial ‘cannibalism’ remarks meet pushback | CNN” |
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A White author calculated just how much racism has benefited her. Here’s what she foundhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/04/22/us/the-white-bonus-book-tracie-mcmillan-cec/index.html Oh, my — this is so bogus! “Journalist and author Tracie McMillan did the math: The advantages she’s gotten over her life from being White, she estimates, amount to $371,934.30.” Really? A “family bonus” and a “social” bonus — just for being White?!? What new math could have been applied here, and what statistical foundation … |
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Charmin changes toilet paper, swapping straight perforations for wavy tearshttps://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2023/10/04/new-charmin-toilet-paper-drops-square-edges/71060659007/ In the category of “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” (or the government version “If it ain’t broke, fix it until it is”), Proctor & Gamble’s (P&G) “Don’t squeeze the Charmin” division has come up with a not-quite-earth-shattering development in the science of deuce hygiene.In case you are not in one of the test … Continue reading “Charmin changes toilet paper, swapping straight perforations for wavy tears” |
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Cannabis drinks allow people to go “Cali Sober” on 4/20https://www.axios.com/2024/04/19/420-alcohol-alcoholism-marijuana-cannabis-booze-weed-pot “It’s OK, judge, I wasn’t driving under the influence — I was ‘Cali sober’.” Maybe that works in a Californicated court of law, but it definitely wouldn’t fly at, say, an AA meeting. Regardless of the legal implications, the oxymoronic concept of “Cali sober” is the equivalent of calling a drug dealer an “unlicensed … Continue reading “Cannabis drinks allow people to go “Cali Sober” on 4/20″ |
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National Scrabble Day 2024: Mattel’s new ‘accessible’ version of the intellectually rewarding gamehttps://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2024/04/10/mattel-launches-new-scrabble-together/73276883007/After 75 years of Scrabble history, and enjoyment of this mentally stimulating game of wits, Mattel has launched a dumbed-down version, with a team-oriented “accessible” structure on the heretofore unused reverse side of the game board. The new “Dumb Scrabble” is promoted by Mattel as a way to get a break from your smartphone.What new rules will apply? … |
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Boeing CEO’s penchant for cost-cutting doesn’t apply to his trips on the company jethttps://www.cnn.com/2024/04/12/investing/boeing-ceo-private-jet-travel-nightcap/index.html Boeing’s fired CEO, David Calhoun, is still engaging in profligate behavior during his 9-month (not a typo) termination period. Yes, it’s a head-scratcher. Why on earth would a company’s Board of Directors fire the CEO and allow him to stay on with such profligate benefits (on top of the “oopsie”) misreporting of use of the … |
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“Two years left to save the world”: Top UN climate official elevates the stakeshttps://www.axios.com/2024/04/11/un-simon-stiell-climate-stakes What – again?!? OK, start the clock (again). BTW, somebody needs to tell Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen that if we’re going to replace fossil fuel – generated electricity (for all the EVs, etc.) that we’re going to have to give China a better message than she did last week. She wants China to RAISE … Continue reading ““Two years left to save the world”: Top UN climate official elevates the stakes” |