Guarded Optimist
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classic film fan; news/politics/science/medicine/sports/culture/tech 8th grade Spelling Bee runner up /Occasional #TCMParty posts-feel free to mute
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All of us during the Olympics:
February 7, 2026 at 9:13 PM
All of us during the Olympics:
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Akira Kurosawa loved the films of Charlie Chaplin and John Ford. The Japanese director’s movies often drew on his wide-ranging cinephilia. on.wsj.com/4qpz8Zj
‘Long Take’ Review: A Director’s Dialogue
Akira Kurosawa loved the films of Charlie Chaplin and John Ford. The Japanese director’s movies often drew on his wide-ranging cinephilia.
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February 6, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Akira Kurosawa loved the films of Charlie Chaplin and John Ford. The Japanese director’s movies often drew on his wide-ranging cinephilia. on.wsj.com/4qpz8Zj
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Juleon Cotillon, a Bay Area native who lives in Hayward, is the brains behind the Buck Fifty — a white plastic tray for both the hot dog and soda that fits neatly on the top rack of a Costco shopping cart.
February 6, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Juleon Cotillon, a Bay Area native who lives in Hayward, is the brains behind the Buck Fifty — a white plastic tray for both the hot dog and soda that fits neatly on the top rack of a Costco shopping cart.
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There are drawdowns. And then there’s Melania Coin.
February 5, 2026 at 11:53 PM
There are drawdowns. And then there’s Melania Coin.
I'll be surprised if we don't start to see significant job losses sometime this year due to AI agents development like Claude Code
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Move Over, ChatGPT
You are about to hear a lot more about Claude Code.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM
I'll be surprised if we don't start to see significant job losses sometime this year due to AI agents development like Claude Code
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Scott “Pass the Grey Poupon” Bessent gets his ass whupped
If you want to FINALLY watch Scott Bessent get pinned down on specifics about the illegal money laundering operation being conducted by the Trump admin from someone who knows WTF he’s talking about, this clip is your chance. Bessent gets destroyed.
February 4, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Scott “Pass the Grey Poupon” Bessent gets his ass whupped
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Lung cancer tumor cells in mice communicate with the brain, sending signals to deactivate the body’s immune response, a study finds
Lung cancer hijacks the brain to trick the immune system
Lung cancer tumor cells in mice communicate with the brain, sending signals to deactivate the body’s immune response, a study finds
www.scientificamerican.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Lung cancer tumor cells in mice communicate with the brain, sending signals to deactivate the body’s immune response, a study finds
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PepsiCo to cut prices of Doritos and Lay’s as consumers rein in snacking ft.trib.al/XIWepZP
PepsiCo to cut prices of Doritos and Lay’s as consumers rein in snacking
Packaged food group lowers snack prices by up to 15% to tempt inflation-weary shoppers
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February 3, 2026 at 4:31 PM
PepsiCo to cut prices of Doritos and Lay’s as consumers rein in snacking ft.trib.al/XIWepZP
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1. After a federal judge ordered the release of him and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias (who had an active asylum application), Liam Conejo Ramos headed home to Minnesota on a Delta flight, where the pilots offered him a VIP tour of the cockpit.
(ABC News John Quiñones)
(ABC News John Quiñones)
February 1, 2026 at 9:50 PM
1. After a federal judge ordered the release of him and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias (who had an active asylum application), Liam Conejo Ramos headed home to Minnesota on a Delta flight, where the pilots offered him a VIP tour of the cockpit.
(ABC News John Quiñones)
(ABC News John Quiñones)
@cbssundaymorning.bsky.social Today’s lineup that included a hunting family and grifter Mel Robbins were clear indications that this storied program hasn’t escaped the Bari Weiss influence. Unchecked “record” - sad to see it go.
I wonder how long Jane Pauley & Ted Koppel will last.
I wonder how long Jane Pauley & Ted Koppel will last.
February 1, 2026 at 9:39 PM
@cbssundaymorning.bsky.social Today’s lineup that included a hunting family and grifter Mel Robbins were clear indications that this storied program hasn’t escaped the Bari Weiss influence. Unchecked “record” - sad to see it go.
I wonder how long Jane Pauley & Ted Koppel will last.
I wonder how long Jane Pauley & Ted Koppel will last.
Yes, indeed! Like many other films not initially well received but earning respect and devotion over the years #TheThing #JohnCarpenter #TCMParty
John Carpenter’s Once Divisive Classic Earns Preservation
The Thing enters the National Film Registry.
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February 1, 2026 at 5:23 AM
Yes, indeed! Like many other films not initially well received but earning respect and devotion over the years #TheThing #JohnCarpenter #TCMParty
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I recorded this today, in Portland, Oregon, at a huge march to the ICE facility in SW. The crowd was full of cyclists who had ridden there in memory of Alex Pretti; members of several labor unions; and ordinary citizens of every age, including this little girl. So of course ICE deployed tear gas.
February 1, 2026 at 2:05 AM
I recorded this today, in Portland, Oregon, at a huge march to the ICE facility in SW. The crowd was full of cyclists who had ridden there in memory of Alex Pretti; members of several labor unions; and ordinary citizens of every age, including this little girl. So of course ICE deployed tear gas.
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This judge does the thing quoting the Declaration of Independence at the Trump regime then adds for good measure: "Observing human behavior confirms that for some among us, the perfidious lust for unbridled power & the imposition of cruelty in its quest know no bounds & are bereft of human decency."
Order to release Adrian and Liam Arias is a real barn burner storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 31, 2026 at 9:11 PM
This judge does the thing quoting the Declaration of Independence at the Trump regime then adds for good measure: "Observing human behavior confirms that for some among us, the perfidious lust for unbridled power & the imposition of cruelty in its quest know no bounds & are bereft of human decency."
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Breaking News From The Athletic: Elena Rybakina won her first Australian Open title, beating Aryna Sabalenka in three sets.
Australian Open final analysis: Elena Rybakina beats Aryna Sabalenka for second Grand Slam title
The world No. 5 claimed her second Grand Slam title by staving off a comeback from the world No. 1 at Melbourne Park.
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January 31, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Breaking News From The Athletic: Elena Rybakina won her first Australian Open title, beating Aryna Sabalenka in three sets.
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I wrote yesterday about Kevin Warsh, saying what everyone who really follows monetary debates knows: he's a bullshitter who uses big words to make incoherent arguments that always amount to stimulus for Republicans, austerity for Dems 1/
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A Bad Heir Day at the Fed
No, Kevin Warsh isn’t qualified
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January 31, 2026 at 2:39 PM
I wrote yesterday about Kevin Warsh, saying what everyone who really follows monetary debates knows: he's a bullshitter who uses big words to make incoherent arguments that always amount to stimulus for Republicans, austerity for Dems 1/
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If this is the same Peter Attia MD who was just revealed as one of Bari Weiss's big new additions to CBS News, he can just tell the stories about the "outrageous" life Jeffrey Epstein led on the Evening News.
Think of the ratings!
Think of the ratings!
And Peter Attia MD telling Epstein the biggest problem with being his friend is he can’t tell anyone about the life he lives. Nice.
January 31, 2026 at 2:48 PM
If this is the same Peter Attia MD who was just revealed as one of Bari Weiss's big new additions to CBS News, he can just tell the stories about the "outrageous" life Jeffrey Epstein led on the Evening News.
Think of the ratings!
Think of the ratings!
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Don Lemon and Georgia Fort have been released.
But the procedural history now emerging is unusual. Before the arrests, a federal magistrate judge found no probable cause to arrest them. The government appealed anyway.
Here’s why that matters—and what it signals more broadly.
But the procedural history now emerging is unusual. Before the arrests, a federal magistrate judge found no probable cause to arrest them. The government appealed anyway.
Here’s why that matters—and what it signals more broadly.
January 31, 2026 at 4:38 AM
Don Lemon and Georgia Fort have been released.
But the procedural history now emerging is unusual. Before the arrests, a federal magistrate judge found no probable cause to arrest them. The government appealed anyway.
Here’s why that matters—and what it signals more broadly.
But the procedural history now emerging is unusual. Before the arrests, a federal magistrate judge found no probable cause to arrest them. The government appealed anyway.
Here’s why that matters—and what it signals more broadly.
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Here is a complete list of astronomical events—from meteor showers to total eclipses to planetary conjunctions—that @philplait.bsky.social is most looking forward to observing this year. Remember to check your local timings for when exactly these events will take place! 🌠 bit.ly/45FnoL3
January 30, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Here is a complete list of astronomical events—from meteor showers to total eclipses to planetary conjunctions—that @philplait.bsky.social is most looking forward to observing this year. Remember to check your local timings for when exactly these events will take place! 🌠 bit.ly/45FnoL3
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Beetlejuice - Day-o (Banana Boat Song)
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January 30, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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RIP to the icon, Catherine O'Hara.
January 30, 2026 at 6:20 PM
RIP to the icon, Catherine O'Hara.
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International Companies Doing Business With ICE Are Taking Heat
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January 30, 2026 at 6:17 PM
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Happy 90th to Alan Alda
Carbo loading with pancakes & French fries clearly the secret to longevity
Carbo loading with pancakes & French fries clearly the secret to longevity
January 29, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Happy 90th to Alan Alda
Carbo loading with pancakes & French fries clearly the secret to longevity
Carbo loading with pancakes & French fries clearly the secret to longevity