Ilze Vilka
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Skatoties Miera padomes uzrunas video un pamanot dalībniekus, kā skaitāmpantā secīgi sanāca pieskaitīt Amerikstānu 🙈
February 19, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Skatoties Miera padomes uzrunas video un pamanot dalībniekus, kā skaitāmpantā secīgi sanāca pieskaitīt Amerikstānu 🙈
Šodien prof. Oļevska izskolotais ekonomists manī ir galēji nīgrs.
February 18, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Šodien prof. Oļevska izskolotais ekonomists manī ir galēji nīgrs.
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Slava Ukraini!
A member of our community (Jim from Canada) wanted to show his support for Ukraine by learning to play Ukraine's national anthem on the bagpipes. Impressive!
A member of our community (Jim from Canada) wanted to show his support for Ukraine by learning to play Ukraine's national anthem on the bagpipes. Impressive!
February 16, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Slava Ukraini!
A member of our community (Jim from Canada) wanted to show his support for Ukraine by learning to play Ukraine's national anthem on the bagpipes. Impressive!
A member of our community (Jim from Canada) wanted to show his support for Ukraine by learning to play Ukraine's national anthem on the bagpipes. Impressive!
The real question is not actually for Western policymakers.
It is for the Kremlin.
In whose name is this course pursued and what kind of country will remain when this ends?
Russia’s economy has entered the death zone
economist.com/by-invitatio...
It is for the Kremlin.
In whose name is this course pursued and what kind of country will remain when this ends?
Russia’s economy has entered the death zone
economist.com/by-invitatio...
Russia’s economy has entered the death zone
Alexandra Prokopenko wonders how much longer it can go on metabolising its own muscle tissue
economist.com
February 16, 2026 at 3:19 PM
The real question is not actually for Western policymakers.
It is for the Kremlin.
In whose name is this course pursued and what kind of country will remain when this ends?
Russia’s economy has entered the death zone
economist.com/by-invitatio...
It is for the Kremlin.
In whose name is this course pursued and what kind of country will remain when this ends?
Russia’s economy has entered the death zone
economist.com/by-invitatio...
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The age of pathocracy.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
The problem of pathocracy | BPS
Do psychologists have a responsibility to help prevent ruthless, amoral people attaining positions of power? Steve Taylor considers the arguments.
www.bps.org.uk
February 14, 2026 at 10:48 AM
The age of pathocracy.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Nepatīkams iesnu vīruss manā galvā rada apdullinošu, češīgu skrapstoņu. Turpinu lasīt Haratišvili. Par karu, par NKVD, par nežēlību un cilvēka bezspēcību.
Fonā Ādažos blīkšķ mācību sprādzieni. Sajūta, ka vēsture biedējoši grabina, lai atgādinātu par nepelnīti ignorētu briesmoni tepat līdzās.
Fonā Ādažos blīkšķ mācību sprādzieni. Sajūta, ka vēsture biedējoši grabina, lai atgādinātu par nepelnīti ignorētu briesmoni tepat līdzās.
February 14, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Nepatīkams iesnu vīruss manā galvā rada apdullinošu, češīgu skrapstoņu. Turpinu lasīt Haratišvili. Par karu, par NKVD, par nežēlību un cilvēka bezspēcību.
Fonā Ādažos blīkšķ mācību sprādzieni. Sajūta, ka vēsture biedējoši grabina, lai atgādinātu par nepelnīti ignorētu briesmoni tepat līdzās.
Fonā Ādažos blīkšķ mācību sprādzieni. Sajūta, ka vēsture biedējoši grabina, lai atgādinātu par nepelnīti ignorētu briesmoni tepat līdzās.
Reading Nino Haratischwili and realizing two things I somehow never learned despite being born in “the Soviet Union”:
1.Lavrentiy Beria’s documented sexual predation.
2. The historical term “angel maker” for clandestine abortions.
#BookNotes
#SovietLegacy
1.Lavrentiy Beria’s documented sexual predation.
2. The historical term “angel maker” for clandestine abortions.
#BookNotes
#SovietLegacy
February 13, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Reading Nino Haratischwili and realizing two things I somehow never learned despite being born in “the Soviet Union”:
1.Lavrentiy Beria’s documented sexual predation.
2. The historical term “angel maker” for clandestine abortions.
#BookNotes
#SovietLegacy
1.Lavrentiy Beria’s documented sexual predation.
2. The historical term “angel maker” for clandestine abortions.
#BookNotes
#SovietLegacy
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Remembrance is not a violation
February 12, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Remembrance is not a violation
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Center for Countering Disinformation💙💛
"There are things more important than medals. Today I stand up for what I believe in," — Vladyslav Heraskevych about his disqualification by the IOC because of his helmet depicting Ukrainian athletes killed by russia
Vladyslav, all of Ukraine is with you! ❤️🇺🇦
"There are things more important than medals. Today I stand up for what I believe in," — Vladyslav Heraskevych about his disqualification by the IOC because of his helmet depicting Ukrainian athletes killed by russia
Vladyslav, all of Ukraine is with you! ❤️🇺🇦
February 12, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Center for Countering Disinformation💙💛
"There are things more important than medals. Today I stand up for what I believe in," — Vladyslav Heraskevych about his disqualification by the IOC because of his helmet depicting Ukrainian athletes killed by russia
Vladyslav, all of Ukraine is with you! ❤️🇺🇦
"There are things more important than medals. Today I stand up for what I believe in," — Vladyslav Heraskevych about his disqualification by the IOC because of his helmet depicting Ukrainian athletes killed by russia
Vladyslav, all of Ukraine is with you! ❤️🇺🇦
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#RemembranceIsNotAViolation ✋
Defenders from the Fenix Unit have taken a moment from their duties to join a solidarity protest in support of
Vladyslav Heraskevych🧵
Thank you to everyone who speaks out against injustice and supports Ukraine:
u24.gov.ua/app?utm_sour...
Defenders from the Fenix Unit have taken a moment from their duties to join a solidarity protest in support of
Vladyslav Heraskevych🧵
Thank you to everyone who speaks out against injustice and supports Ukraine:
u24.gov.ua/app?utm_sour...
February 12, 2026 at 5:17 PM
#RemembranceIsNotAViolation ✋
Defenders from the Fenix Unit have taken a moment from their duties to join a solidarity protest in support of
Vladyslav Heraskevych🧵
Thank you to everyone who speaks out against injustice and supports Ukraine:
u24.gov.ua/app?utm_sour...
Defenders from the Fenix Unit have taken a moment from their duties to join a solidarity protest in support of
Vladyslav Heraskevych🧵
Thank you to everyone who speaks out against injustice and supports Ukraine:
u24.gov.ua/app?utm_sour...
This is deeply disappointing. Expressing grief over Ukrainians killed by Russia is not “political propaganda” it is human grief. Silencing athletes for acknowledging war victims feels like moral avoidance, not neutrality. The Olympic movement should stand for human dignity.
📌 Statement by IOC President Kirsty Coventry following her meeting with Ukrainian skeleton pilot Vladyslav Heraskevych
➡️ www.olympics.com/ioc/news/sta...
➡️ www.olympics.com/ioc/news/sta...
Statement by IOC President Kirsty Coventry following her meeting with Ukrainian skeleton pilot Vladyslav Heraskevych
This morning, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry met with skeleton pilot Vladyslav Heraskevych from Ukraine. They had a very respectful conversation.
www.olympics.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:52 PM
This is deeply disappointing. Expressing grief over Ukrainians killed by Russia is not “political propaganda” it is human grief. Silencing athletes for acknowledging war victims feels like moral avoidance, not neutrality. The Olympic movement should stand for human dignity.
Operational readiness achieved.
February 12, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Operational readiness achieved.
Telpā smaka.
Klātesošie izskatās apjukuši.
Tomēr kāds pārliecināts, ka tas patiesībā ir lauku attīstības aromāts.
A, tu pierādi, ka nav. 😂
Klātesošie izskatās apjukuši.
Tomēr kāds pārliecināts, ka tas patiesībā ir lauku attīstības aromāts.
A, tu pierādi, ka nav. 😂
February 11, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Telpā smaka.
Klātesošie izskatās apjukuši.
Tomēr kāds pārliecināts, ka tas patiesībā ir lauku attīstības aromāts.
A, tu pierādi, ka nav. 😂
Klātesošie izskatās apjukuši.
Tomēr kāds pārliecināts, ka tas patiesībā ir lauku attīstības aromāts.
A, tu pierādi, ka nav. 😂
Piemēram, man nav skaidrs, kā pieļaujams, ka personas, kam nav caurskatāms finansiālais fons (nereti ne tikai paša,bet arī ğimenes), vispār var startēt uz amatiem, kuros ir jānodrošina sabiedrības nomaksāto nodokļu naudas pārvaldīšana.
February 11, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Piemēram, man nav skaidrs, kā pieļaujams, ka personas, kam nav caurskatāms finansiālais fons (nereti ne tikai paša,bet arī ğimenes), vispār var startēt uz amatiem, kuros ir jānodrošina sabiedrības nomaksāto nodokļu naudas pārvaldīšana.
Bieži jau gadàs, ka es kaut ko nesaprotu. Un, saprašana jau tāda Dieva dota dāvana.. un tomēr, kādēļ nav tādu noteikumu, lai personas, kas pat hipotētiski nevar saņemt pielaidi valsts drošības dienestu pārbaudē, nedrīkstētu vispār balotēties, kur nu vēl ieņemt kaut vai vnk. ierindas deputāta amatu.
February 11, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Bieži jau gadàs, ka es kaut ko nesaprotu. Un, saprašana jau tāda Dieva dota dāvana.. un tomēr, kādēļ nav tādu noteikumu, lai personas, kas pat hipotētiski nevar saņemt pielaidi valsts drošības dienestu pārbaudē, nedrīkstētu vispār balotēties, kur nu vēl ieņemt kaut vai vnk. ierindas deputāta amatu.
Kādi smadzeņu triki un muļķības gadās. Labi, ka kāds pieskata. Labot nevar, tikai dzēst.
February 8, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Kādi smadzeņu triki un muļķības gadās. Labi, ka kāds pieskata. Labot nevar, tikai dzēst.
Brīvdienu ritms 🖤✨.
Vēl mazliet prieka ✨💃.
Pa’ Los Envidiosos by Pitbull & Lenier: youtu.be/AMUtQ4eePqs?...
Vēl mazliet prieka ✨💃.
Pa’ Los Envidiosos by Pitbull & Lenier: youtu.be/AMUtQ4eePqs?...
Pitbull x Lenier - Pa' Los Envidiosos (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by Pitbull
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February 8, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Brīvdienu ritms 🖤✨.
Vēl mazliet prieka ✨💃.
Pa’ Los Envidiosos by Pitbull & Lenier: youtu.be/AMUtQ4eePqs?...
Vēl mazliet prieka ✨💃.
Pa’ Los Envidiosos by Pitbull & Lenier: youtu.be/AMUtQ4eePqs?...
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Always read Edward Lucas.
Europe can defend itself but the price is high
Protection against Russia means giving up global ambitions and raising defence spending quickly
www.thetimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Always read Edward Lucas.
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Jill Lepore writes about her post-college years spent in a communal house that lingered with the presence of a past roommate: the singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman.
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Living in Tracy Chapman’s House
Fresh out of college, we were a bunch of misfits in a chaotic, run-down communal home, desperately trying to figure out who we were meant to be.
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February 8, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Jill Lepore writes about her post-college years spent in a communal house that lingered with the presence of a past roommate: the singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me/28D0fg
newyorkermag.visitlink.me/28D0fg
Brīvdienu ritms 🖤✨
Piedūra Ox Supernova bīts “Ravin’ at the Taj Mahal” 🌀🕌💎
Gaidu Sliktā Truša uznācienu svētdien 🐰🔥🎤🌙
Piedūra Ox Supernova bīts “Ravin’ at the Taj Mahal” 🌀🕌💎
Gaidu Sliktā Truša uznācienu svētdien 🐰🔥🎤🌙
February 8, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Brīvdienu ritms 🖤✨
Piedūra Ox Supernova bīts “Ravin’ at the Taj Mahal” 🌀🕌💎
Gaidu Sliktā Truša uznācienu svētdien 🐰🔥🎤🌙
Piedūra Ox Supernova bīts “Ravin’ at the Taj Mahal” 🌀🕌💎
Gaidu Sliktā Truša uznācienu svētdien 🐰🔥🎤🌙
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Senior Russian officials and business figures cultivated relationships with Jeffrey Epstein, according to newly released documents by the Justice Department.
Epstein also made repeated efforts to arrange a meeting with President Vladimir Putin.
Epstein also made repeated efforts to arrange a meeting with President Vladimir Putin.
Epstein built ties to Russians and sought to meet Putin, files show
Justice Department files show that Jeffrey Epstein sought help from a Russian official after claiming a woman from Moscow was blackmailing “powerful businessmen” in New York.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 7, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Senior Russian officials and business figures cultivated relationships with Jeffrey Epstein, according to newly released documents by the Justice Department.
Epstein also made repeated efforts to arrange a meeting with President Vladimir Putin.
Epstein also made repeated efforts to arrange a meeting with President Vladimir Putin.
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Shortly after putin attacked Ukraine, I listened to a prominent Russian economist. He referenced Трудно быть Богом when speaking about institutions in his country.
Took some time for brain to adapt to reading in Russian again. Hadn’t done that in years.
Enjoyable food for thought.
#books
Took some time for brain to adapt to reading in Russian again. Hadn’t done that in years.
Enjoyable food for thought.
#books
February 6, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Shortly after putin attacked Ukraine, I listened to a prominent Russian economist. He referenced Трудно быть Богом when speaking about institutions in his country.
Took some time for brain to adapt to reading in Russian again. Hadn’t done that in years.
Enjoyable food for thought.
#books
Took some time for brain to adapt to reading in Russian again. Hadn’t done that in years.
Enjoyable food for thought.
#books