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"Life can only be understood backwards,but it must be lived forward "
Kierkegaard
I'm also a SYFY nerd,lover of literature and politics..
Kierkegaard
I'm also a SYFY nerd,lover of literature and politics..
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One of my companies informed me they cancelled a $2m conference in Florida. Why ?
They didn’t feel they could pass on the incremental cost of tariffs. So they are cutting expenses.
That’s a city that lost a ton of tourism revenue.
The cost of tariffs isn’t just the cost of the tariff
They didn’t feel they could pass on the incremental cost of tariffs. So they are cutting expenses.
That’s a city that lost a ton of tourism revenue.
The cost of tariffs isn’t just the cost of the tariff
March 10, 2025 at 9:38 PM
One of my companies informed me they cancelled a $2m conference in Florida. Why ?
They didn’t feel they could pass on the incremental cost of tariffs. So they are cutting expenses.
That’s a city that lost a ton of tourism revenue.
The cost of tariffs isn’t just the cost of the tariff
They didn’t feel they could pass on the incremental cost of tariffs. So they are cutting expenses.
That’s a city that lost a ton of tourism revenue.
The cost of tariffs isn’t just the cost of the tariff
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Why middle-aged people have a duty to be self-centered
Why middle-aged people have a duty to be self-centered
I used to think writing about myself was narcissistic. After reading the works of psychologist Carl Jung, I see midlife introspection as a necessity
Last year, I described being an author to my child’s third grade classroom as “doing homework and writing…
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Why middle-aged people have a duty to be self-centered
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#Japan has cat cafés.
It also has cafés for model-train lovers.
But when the two meet, watch out.
You get the dreaded Godzilla-scale railroad-wrecking cat.
It also has cafés for model-train lovers.
But when the two meet, watch out.
You get the dreaded Godzilla-scale railroad-wrecking cat.
January 30, 2025 at 9:59 PM
#Japan has cat cafés.
It also has cafés for model-train lovers.
But when the two meet, watch out.
You get the dreaded Godzilla-scale railroad-wrecking cat.
It also has cafés for model-train lovers.
But when the two meet, watch out.
You get the dreaded Godzilla-scale railroad-wrecking cat.
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🚨BREAKING: New York appellate court UPHOLDS John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York. This reverses a lower court decision in a case from Newburgh, NY.
This is a big victory for the minority voters who brought suit and voting rights in the Empire State. www.democracydocket.com/cases/new-yo...
This is a big victory for the minority voters who brought suit and voting rights in the Empire State. www.democracydocket.com/cases/new-yo...
🚨 Clarke v. Town of Newburgh
Learn more.
www.democracydocket.com
January 30, 2025 at 6:51 PM
🚨BREAKING: New York appellate court UPHOLDS John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York. This reverses a lower court decision in a case from Newburgh, NY.
This is a big victory for the minority voters who brought suit and voting rights in the Empire State. www.democracydocket.com/cases/new-yo...
This is a big victory for the minority voters who brought suit and voting rights in the Empire State. www.democracydocket.com/cases/new-yo...
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Thank goodness: after an outpouring of public dissent, Lackland reversed its terrible decision and will thankfully be teaching recruits about the Tuskegee airmen and the Women Airforce Service Pilots again. A reminder that we must always push back: www.expressnews.com/news/article...
Air Force says new recruits will again learn about Tuskegee Airmen
The head of the service's San Antonio-based training command said a video about the pioneering Black aviators would remain in the basic training curriculum.
www.expressnews.com
January 26, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Thank goodness: after an outpouring of public dissent, Lackland reversed its terrible decision and will thankfully be teaching recruits about the Tuskegee airmen and the Women Airforce Service Pilots again. A reminder that we must always push back: www.expressnews.com/news/article...
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www.theskimm.com/news/reprodu...
The administration took down the reproductive rights website that women need access to. So The Skimm bought a url and brought the content back. Pass this on!
Go to reproductive rights dotgov.com
This is how to do it!
In quietness and confidence.
The administration took down the reproductive rights website that women need access to. So The Skimm bought a url and brought the content back. Pass this on!
Go to reproductive rights dotgov.com
This is how to do it!
In quietness and confidence.
ReproductiveRights.Gov Vanished, So We Brought It Back
theSkimm makes it easier to live smarter. You're welcome. Get all the info you need from AM to PM, wherever you are.
www.theskimm.com
January 26, 2025 at 4:38 AM
www.theskimm.com/news/reprodu...
The administration took down the reproductive rights website that women need access to. So The Skimm bought a url and brought the content back. Pass this on!
Go to reproductive rights dotgov.com
This is how to do it!
In quietness and confidence.
The administration took down the reproductive rights website that women need access to. So The Skimm bought a url and brought the content back. Pass this on!
Go to reproductive rights dotgov.com
This is how to do it!
In quietness and confidence.
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These are the good guys supporting DEI. Reward them with your business.
Costco
Meijer
Kroger
Giant Grocery
Ben & Jerry’s
Ulta, Macy’s
Old Navy
Nordstrom’s
TJ Maxx
GoTo Foods ( Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon…)
Dollar Tree
Walgreens
Wegmans
Costco
Meijer
Kroger
Giant Grocery
Ben & Jerry’s
Ulta, Macy’s
Old Navy
Nordstrom’s
TJ Maxx
GoTo Foods ( Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon…)
Dollar Tree
Walgreens
Wegmans
January 26, 2025 at 12:07 AM
These are the good guys supporting DEI. Reward them with your business.
Costco
Meijer
Kroger
Giant Grocery
Ben & Jerry’s
Ulta, Macy’s
Old Navy
Nordstrom’s
TJ Maxx
GoTo Foods ( Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon…)
Dollar Tree
Walgreens
Wegmans
Costco
Meijer
Kroger
Giant Grocery
Ben & Jerry’s
Ulta, Macy’s
Old Navy
Nordstrom’s
TJ Maxx
GoTo Foods ( Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon…)
Dollar Tree
Walgreens
Wegmans
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This is it in a nut shell 🦋
December 27, 2024 at 12:11 PM
This is it in a nut shell 🦋
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“I am not indifferent to the claims of a generous forgetfulness, but…I shall never forget the difference between those who fought for liberty and those who fought for slavery; between those who fought to save the Republic and those who fought to destroy it.”
-Fredrick Douglass (1894)
#chooseaside
-Fredrick Douglass (1894)
#chooseaside
a man in a suit and tie is standing in front of a fence and saying choose a side .
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is standing in front of a fence and saying choose a side .
media.tenor.com
December 12, 2024 at 10:50 PM
“I am not indifferent to the claims of a generous forgetfulness, but…I shall never forget the difference between those who fought for liberty and those who fought for slavery; between those who fought to save the Republic and those who fought to destroy it.”
-Fredrick Douglass (1894)
#chooseaside
-Fredrick Douglass (1894)
#chooseaside
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Michigan voters will no longer be allowed to openly carry firearms at polling locations following the enactment of a new law signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D).
Michigan Bans Firearms at Polling Locations
Michigan voters are no longer allowed to bring firearms to polling locations on Election Day under a new state law.
www.democracydocket.com
December 6, 2024 at 8:00 PM
Michigan voters will no longer be allowed to openly carry firearms at polling locations following the enactment of a new law signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D).
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BREAKING: Renowned former federal prosecutor Harry Litman announces he has resigned from his role as a contributor for the LA Times.
"I don’t want to continue to work for a paper that is appeasing Trump and facilitating his assault on democratic rule for craven reasons."
"I don’t want to continue to work for a paper that is appeasing Trump and facilitating his assault on democratic rule for craven reasons."
Why I Just Resigned From The Los Angeles Times
By Harry Litman
harrylitman.substack.com
December 5, 2024 at 5:23 PM
BREAKING: Renowned former federal prosecutor Harry Litman announces he has resigned from his role as a contributor for the LA Times.
"I don’t want to continue to work for a paper that is appeasing Trump and facilitating his assault on democratic rule for craven reasons."
"I don’t want to continue to work for a paper that is appeasing Trump and facilitating his assault on democratic rule for craven reasons."
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Good morning and Happy Thursday to everyone who is determined to turn up the volume and EXPOSE all of the brutal, deadly consequences of abortion bans in America.
They're not "pro-life."
They're pro controlling women's bodies.
They're not "pro-life."
They're pro controlling women's bodies.
December 5, 2024 at 2:50 PM
Good morning and Happy Thursday to everyone who is determined to turn up the volume and EXPOSE all of the brutal, deadly consequences of abortion bans in America.
They're not "pro-life."
They're pro controlling women's bodies.
They're not "pro-life."
They're pro controlling women's bodies.
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Remember when Schumer gave up 4 Fed Judge appointments to the GOP so he could get Biden's judge nominees through & everyone was upset?
Turns out Schumer won the battle of wits because now 2 of those judges decided not to retire. 😂🤣
CRY HARDER, BITCHES!
thehill.com/homenews/sen...
Turns out Schumer won the battle of wits because now 2 of those judges decided not to retire. 😂🤣
CRY HARDER, BITCHES!
thehill.com/homenews/sen...
McConnell cries foul after 2 Democratic judges cancel retirement after Trump victory
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) vented his displeasure Monday after two Democratic-appointed federal judges reversed their decisions to retire in what appear to be efforts to stop Pr…
thehill.com
December 3, 2024 at 9:44 PM
Remember when Schumer gave up 4 Fed Judge appointments to the GOP so he could get Biden's judge nominees through & everyone was upset?
Turns out Schumer won the battle of wits because now 2 of those judges decided not to retire. 😂🤣
CRY HARDER, BITCHES!
thehill.com/homenews/sen...
Turns out Schumer won the battle of wits because now 2 of those judges decided not to retire. 😂🤣
CRY HARDER, BITCHES!
thehill.com/homenews/sen...
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Seattle Times: Bluesky gets big Article in Sunday’s Business section. Very positive article 🦋😄🦋😄
December 1, 2024 at 7:47 PM
Seattle Times: Bluesky gets big Article in Sunday’s Business section. Very positive article 🦋😄🦋😄
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“Drake has initiated legal action against Universal Music Group and Spotify over allegations that the two companies conspired to artificially inflate the popularity of Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us.’”
www.billboard.com/pro/drake-um...
www.billboard.com/pro/drake-um...
November 25, 2024 at 9:48 PM
“Drake has initiated legal action against Universal Music Group and Spotify over allegations that the two companies conspired to artificially inflate the popularity of Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us.’”
www.billboard.com/pro/drake-um...
www.billboard.com/pro/drake-um...
Happy Monday Blue-Skyers
November 25, 2024 at 4:49 PM
Happy Monday Blue-Skyers
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Kroger now admits it jacked up milk and egg prices above inflation.
Millions of shoppers had no choice but to accept it.
This is what happens when five companies dominate over 60% of American grocery sales.
Minimal competition means maximized price gouging.
Millions of shoppers had no choice but to accept it.
This is what happens when five companies dominate over 60% of American grocery sales.
Minimal competition means maximized price gouging.
November 22, 2024 at 5:18 AM
Kroger now admits it jacked up milk and egg prices above inflation.
Millions of shoppers had no choice but to accept it.
This is what happens when five companies dominate over 60% of American grocery sales.
Minimal competition means maximized price gouging.
Millions of shoppers had no choice but to accept it.
This is what happens when five companies dominate over 60% of American grocery sales.
Minimal competition means maximized price gouging.
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Empathy and compassion are free.
November 18, 2024 at 3:24 AM
Empathy and compassion are free.
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#RepublicanParty accepts white nationalists, protects white terrorists, accepts and endorses pedophiles, rapists, racism, scammers, and frauds, turns a blind eye to treason, promotes men who abuse women, a corrupt political party that takes from the poor to enrich the rich.
November 21, 2024 at 6:22 PM
#RepublicanParty accepts white nationalists, protects white terrorists, accepts and endorses pedophiles, rapists, racism, scammers, and frauds, turns a blind eye to treason, promotes men who abuse women, a corrupt political party that takes from the poor to enrich the rich.
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From Republicans Against Trump
🚨CNN has uncovered an audio in which RFK Jr scorched Trump and his supporters, calling them “belligerent idiots," "outright Nazis," “cowards," and "bootlickers."
🚨CNN has uncovered an audio in which RFK Jr scorched Trump and his supporters, calling them “belligerent idiots," "outright Nazis," “cowards," and "bootlickers."
November 21, 2024 at 4:24 PM
From Republicans Against Trump
🚨CNN has uncovered an audio in which RFK Jr scorched Trump and his supporters, calling them “belligerent idiots," "outright Nazis," “cowards," and "bootlickers."
🚨CNN has uncovered an audio in which RFK Jr scorched Trump and his supporters, calling them “belligerent idiots," "outright Nazis," “cowards," and "bootlickers."
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Last Wednesday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made the announcement that more than 300 facilities across Michigan would be providing the free contraceptive resources.
November 19, 2024 at 5:27 PM
Last Wednesday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made the announcement that more than 300 facilities across Michigan would be providing the free contraceptive resources.
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In a historic move, the Palm Springs City Council voted unanimously Thursday night to approve a settlement offer for the surviving former residents and descendants of a Black and Latino neighborhood that the city burned to the ground 60 years ago to make way for commercial development.
Palm Springs OKs $5.9 Million in Reparations for Black and Latino Families Whose Homes the City Burned | KQED
In a unanimous vote, the City Council approved a settlement offer of $5.9 million to an estimated 1,200 surviving former residents and descendants of a Black and Latino neighborhood the city burned do...
www.kqed.org
November 15, 2024 at 7:43 PM
In a historic move, the Palm Springs City Council voted unanimously Thursday night to approve a settlement offer for the surviving former residents and descendants of a Black and Latino neighborhood that the city burned to the ground 60 years ago to make way for commercial development.
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Nearly 60% of Black women in the U.S. are obese, yet current weight loss interventions often fail to meet their unique needs. A new study explores why (By UConn Professor Loneke Blackman Carr and GW Professor Nicole Barlow) #weightloss #health #BlackSky
Weight loss plans are less effective for many Black women − because existing ones often don’t meet their unique needs
Healthy diet and regular exercise are key to treating obesity. But the stress of everyday racism and sexism hinder Black women from adopting lifestyle changes necessary for weight loss.
buff.ly
November 15, 2024 at 12:36 AM
Nearly 60% of Black women in the U.S. are obese, yet current weight loss interventions often fail to meet their unique needs. A new study explores why (By UConn Professor Loneke Blackman Carr and GW Professor Nicole Barlow) #weightloss #health #BlackSky
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people who use goodreads: jeff bezos owns goodreads and if you want a better alternative there is a black woman owned company called storygraph that you can use to replace it. you can transfer all of your data from goodreads to storygraph and have your mind be free of trumpie jeff bezos! win win. 💙
November 13, 2024 at 5:24 PM
people who use goodreads: jeff bezos owns goodreads and if you want a better alternative there is a black woman owned company called storygraph that you can use to replace it. you can transfer all of your data from goodreads to storygraph and have your mind be free of trumpie jeff bezos! win win. 💙