Elaine M. Grossman
@elainemgrossman.bsky.social
Collector of news stories, affordable art and house dust. On Instagram @flowers_at_twilight 🌿
Today, “I’m thinking about” just-fired Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. C.W. Brown’s Aug. 8, 2020, video statement following the death of George Floyd. 🧵:
m.youtube.com/watch?v=UjPc...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=UjPc...
Gen. Charles Q. Brown - On Race Relations and Civil Unrest
YouTube video by AmericanRhetoric.com
m.youtube.com
February 22, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Today, “I’m thinking about” just-fired Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. C.W. Brown’s Aug. 8, 2020, video statement following the death of George Floyd. 🧵:
m.youtube.com/watch?v=UjPc...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=UjPc...
Reposted by Elaine M. Grossman
Reposted by Elaine M. Grossman
News: The CIA is offering its entire workforce the same “deferred resignation” buyout made to civilian agencies last week, in a bid to make the spy agency more aligned with Trump and his priorities. Ratcliffe personally asked WH to make the offer. www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
The CIA Is About to Get a Trump Makeover
The spy agency’s workforce received a buyout-style offer on Tuesday.
www.wsj.com
February 5, 2025 at 1:49 AM
News: The CIA is offering its entire workforce the same “deferred resignation” buyout made to civilian agencies last week, in a bid to make the spy agency more aligned with Trump and his priorities. Ratcliffe personally asked WH to make the offer. www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
Oh, and … “The Geneva Conventions, which the United States and Israel both ratified, prohibit the forcible relocation of populations.”
Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its support for an independent Palestinian state and said establishing diplomatic ties with Israel would depend on the creation of such a state, hours after President Trump proposed permanently moving all Palestinians out of Gaza and making it a U.S. territory.
Saudi Arabia Reiterates Support for Palestinian State After Trump’s Proposal
Contradicting President Trump, Saudi Arabia said that establishing ties with Israel would depend on the creation of an independent Palestinian state.
www.nytimes.com
February 5, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Oh, and … “The Geneva Conventions, which the United States and Israel both ratified, prohibit the forcible relocation of populations.”
Some urgent advice if you’re a U.S. citizen who’s ever earned a paycheck: Go to ssa.gov and print out:
>Your current Social Security Statement
>Your Benefit Verification Letter
>Your Earnings Record
You paid into it. Store your prints in a private & safe place.
>Your current Social Security Statement
>Your Benefit Verification Letter
>Your Earnings Record
You paid into it. Store your prints in a private & safe place.
The United States Social Security Administration | SSA
Official website of the U.S. Social Security Administration.
ssa.gov
February 5, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Some urgent advice if you’re a U.S. citizen who’s ever earned a paycheck: Go to ssa.gov and print out:
>Your current Social Security Statement
>Your Benefit Verification Letter
>Your Earnings Record
You paid into it. Store your prints in a private & safe place.
>Your current Social Security Statement
>Your Benefit Verification Letter
>Your Earnings Record
You paid into it. Store your prints in a private & safe place.
“Raising import taxes on crude oil imports from these countries, especially Canada and Mexico, could have huge implications for US energy prices…A trade dispute could also have lasting geopolitical” fallout, like prompting a Chinese competitive advantage.
February 3, 2025 at 3:40 AM
“Raising import taxes on crude oil imports from these countries, especially Canada and Mexico, could have huge implications for US energy prices…A trade dispute could also have lasting geopolitical” fallout, like prompting a Chinese competitive advantage.
Dangers of Army training & VIP helo flights near DCA’s nailbiting runways have been known for years. But as commercial flights have multiplied, air safety continues to get neglected. Unless airlines & public demand it, will tragedy be enough incentive to fully fund FAA & alter Army training paths?
The Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided with a passenger jet near Washington was training near a busy airport, and in a complicated airway, because Army helicopters frequently ferry cabinet officials, lawmakers and other VIPs across the area, Army officials said.
The Reason Army Helicopters Train in Washington’s Busy Skies
The service is often responsible for ferrying lawmakers and other V.I.P.’s across the area, and near Reagan National Airport.
www.nytimes.com
January 31, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Dangers of Army training & VIP helo flights near DCA’s nailbiting runways have been known for years. But as commercial flights have multiplied, air safety continues to get neglected. Unless airlines & public demand it, will tragedy be enough incentive to fully fund FAA & alter Army training paths?
U.S. veterans with toxic exposure typically endure extreme fatigue & trouble breathing. “Washing my hair is exhausting for me,” Cynthia told @dansagalyn.bsky.social and me for our new #pbs #newshour story. “Last night I washed my hair & I was just done. I’m just tired, short of breath.” 🧵 1/3
December 22, 2024 at 1:10 AM
U.S. veterans with toxic exposure typically endure extreme fatigue & trouble breathing. “Washing my hair is exhausting for me,” Cynthia told @dansagalyn.bsky.social and me for our new #pbs #newshour story. “Last night I washed my hair & I was just done. I’m just tired, short of breath.” 🧵 1/3
My late mom didn’t love having wet hair after memory challenges set in. But if we kept her warm and the stylist had an ounce of empathy, getting a haircut and blowdry was one of Mom’s favorite activities. When you can’t find words, nothing beats the confidence boost of feeling your best. 🥹
December 21, 2024 at 7:29 AM
My late mom didn’t love having wet hair after memory challenges set in. But if we kept her warm and the stylist had an ounce of empathy, getting a haircut and blowdry was one of Mom’s favorite activities. When you can’t find words, nothing beats the confidence boost of feeling your best. 🥹
Reposted by Elaine M. Grossman
Beyond imagination!
A zoom out from the sharpest view of the Andromeda Galaxy ever, showing more than 100 million stars!
(Credit: NASA, ESA, J. Dalcanton, B. F. Williams, L. C. Johnson, the PHAT team, R. Gendler / video by Universal-Sci)
A zoom out from the sharpest view of the Andromeda Galaxy ever, showing more than 100 million stars!
(Credit: NASA, ESA, J. Dalcanton, B. F. Williams, L. C. Johnson, the PHAT team, R. Gendler / video by Universal-Sci)
December 21, 2024 at 12:37 AM
Beyond imagination!
A zoom out from the sharpest view of the Andromeda Galaxy ever, showing more than 100 million stars!
(Credit: NASA, ESA, J. Dalcanton, B. F. Williams, L. C. Johnson, the PHAT team, R. Gendler / video by Universal-Sci)
A zoom out from the sharpest view of the Andromeda Galaxy ever, showing more than 100 million stars!
(Credit: NASA, ESA, J. Dalcanton, B. F. Williams, L. C. Johnson, the PHAT team, R. Gendler / video by Universal-Sci)
Will the #VA grant #disability #benefits for vets’ #burnpit lung damage before #Inauguration Day, when #Elon and #Vivek have targeted $119 billion in cuts from the agency’s #budget?
My latest with Dan Sagalyn at PBS News Hour online today:
www.pbs.org/newshour/nat...
My latest with Dan Sagalyn at PBS News Hour online today:
www.pbs.org/newshour/nat...
VA faces urgent calls to fix benefits for vets with burn-pit injuries before time runs out
The VA met with veterans behind closed doors Dec. 12 in what the agency termed a “listening session” about CB and other service-related lung conditions.
www.pbs.org
December 20, 2024 at 9:28 PM
Will the #VA grant #disability #benefits for vets’ #burnpit lung damage before #Inauguration Day, when #Elon and #Vivek have targeted $119 billion in cuts from the agency’s #budget?
My latest with Dan Sagalyn at PBS News Hour online today:
www.pbs.org/newshour/nat...
My latest with Dan Sagalyn at PBS News Hour online today:
www.pbs.org/newshour/nat...
either path will do just fine.
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#lerevestleseux #onawalk #forkintheroad #ancient #paths #line #shape #color #colour
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#lerevestleseux #onawalk #forkintheroad #ancient #paths #line #shape #color #colour
December 10, 2024 at 2:58 AM
either path will do just fine.
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#lerevestleseux #onawalk #forkintheroad #ancient #paths #line #shape #color #colour
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#lerevestleseux #onawalk #forkintheroad #ancient #paths #line #shape #color #colour
only blue sky. but ready for anything.
#aixenprovence #bluesky #skyblue #colorful #colourful #umbrellas #ready #art #community #civic #civicart #norain #readyforanything
#aixenprovence #bluesky #skyblue #colorful #colourful #umbrellas #ready #art #community #civic #civicart #norain #readyforanything
November 17, 2024 at 1:22 AM
only blue sky. but ready for anything.
#aixenprovence #bluesky #skyblue #colorful #colourful #umbrellas #ready #art #community #civic #civicart #norain #readyforanything
#aixenprovence #bluesky #skyblue #colorful #colourful #umbrellas #ready #art #community #civic #civicart #norain #readyforanything