Craigorian Chant
@craigorianchant.bsky.social
Local Politics. Land Use. Environment. Executive Director, Foothill Conservancy. Personal views and opinions.
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“When it comes to putting together a crew with the skills needed for a bank job or a jewel heist, a majority of Americans reported knowing just one or two guys, tops,” said lead researcher Jane Iannitello
Study Finds 80% Of Americans Lack Social Connections To Pull Off Heist
NEW HAVEN, CT—Shedding new light on a previously undocumented effect of loneliness, a team of psychologists at Yale University found that at least 80% of Americans lack the social connections necessar...
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December 12, 2025 at 12:30 AM
“When it comes to putting together a crew with the skills needed for a bank job or a jewel heist, a majority of Americans reported knowing just one or two guys, tops,” said lead researcher Jane Iannitello
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One thing I would note that the increase in California was tiny, given our population. Oviously you'd like to see a drop, but given CA's share of the homeless population, no growth is good.
Today HUD released data showing homelessness has reached a record high in 2024, jumping roughly 120k compared to last year
The jump was especially pronounced in New York, which saw a 55k increase compared to last year, and Illinois, which saw a 14k increase.
The jump was especially pronounced in New York, which saw a 55k increase compared to last year, and Illinois, which saw a 14k increase.
December 27, 2024 at 6:02 PM
One thing I would note that the increase in California was tiny, given our population. Oviously you'd like to see a drop, but given CA's share of the homeless population, no growth is good.
Italian anarchist assassin? Hope this leads to the use of the phrase "Propaganda of the Deed" my favorite.
December 9, 2024 at 6:52 PM
Italian anarchist assassin? Hope this leads to the use of the phrase "Propaganda of the Deed" my favorite.
The future is here, it's just not evenly distributed
Yeah literally anyone who has ever actually spent even five minutes with the cyberpunk genre should have been able to predict this.
December 3, 2024 at 7:29 PM
The future is here, it's just not evenly distributed
18 million dollar bribe.
Justin Sun, a Chinese national accused of fraud, sent Donald Trump $18 million last week.
newrepublic.com/post/188957/...
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The First Corruption Scandal of Trump’s Second Term Is Already Here
Donald Trump’s ties to shady crypto bros are only getting more troubling.
newrepublic.com
December 3, 2024 at 5:52 PM
18 million dollar bribe.
So by Hunter Biden rules, this is a massive scandal and multi-year investigation, right?
Shares of drone maker Unusual Machines soar after Donald Trump Jr. joins advisory board
Donald Trump Jr., the son of President-elect Donald Trump, said "the need for drones is obvious" as he joined the advisory board of Unusual Machines.
www.cnbc.com
November 27, 2024 at 6:11 PM
So by Hunter Biden rules, this is a massive scandal and multi-year investigation, right?
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Errol Musk confirms that Elon is lying when he says his father didn't own a mine and that he didn't benefit from it. Elon was both physically at the mine, and personally involved in selling emeralds to Tiffany's in New York.
November 26, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Errol Musk confirms that Elon is lying when he says his father didn't own a mine and that he didn't benefit from it. Elon was both physically at the mine, and personally involved in selling emeralds to Tiffany's in New York.
What are they covering up?
www.cnn.com/2024/11/15/p...
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Speaker Johnson says he’s going to request Ethics Committee not release Gaetz report | CNN Politics
House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Friday that he does not think a House Ethics Committee report on allegations related to Matt Gaetz should be released and is “going to strongly request that the Ethi...
www.cnn.com
November 15, 2024 at 7:27 PM
What are they covering up?
www.cnn.com/2024/11/15/p...
www.cnn.com/2024/11/15/p...
My giddy aunt! For AG!?
November 13, 2024 at 9:02 PM
My giddy aunt! For AG!?
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Threads and Bluesky, rival social networks that look a lot like Elon Musk’s X, have seen an influx of new users since election night in the US
Threads, Bluesky See Influx of Users After Trump’s Election Win
Threads and Bluesky, rival social networks that look a lot like Elon Musk’s X, have seen an influx of new users since election night in the US as people seek alternatives to Musk’s more right-leaning ...
www.bloomberg.com
November 11, 2024 at 10:39 PM
Threads and Bluesky, rival social networks that look a lot like Elon Musk’s X, have seen an influx of new users since election night in the US