Dorman Bean
@dormanbean.bsky.social
Home Textile Enthusiast—for the love of all things beautiful! One retailer at a time!
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It always boggles my mind that I, a journalist, am expressly forbidden from trading stocks, but members of Congress, with vastly greater knowledge of market-moving news, are allowed to profit by front-running markets, and so may profit by in essence stealing from the public they represent.
April 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
It always boggles my mind that I, a journalist, am expressly forbidden from trading stocks, but members of Congress, with vastly greater knowledge of market-moving news, are allowed to profit by front-running markets, and so may profit by in essence stealing from the public they represent.
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Just read this graf. Share it with people you know who don’t pay attention to politics or news.
February 28, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Just read this graf. Share it with people you know who don’t pay attention to politics or news.
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Thank you President Biden and Madam Vice President Harris. ❤️
Israel's cabinet approved a deal with Hamas for a ceasefire and release of hostages in the Gaza Strip reut.rs/4hfDUo4
Israeli cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire accord, due to take effect Sunday
After meeting for more than six hours, the Israeli government ratified the agreement that could pave the way for an end to the 15-month-old war in the Palestinian enclave, which Hamas controls.
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January 18, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Thank you President Biden and Madam Vice President Harris. ❤️
“Padded Knee Pad”😂😂😂😂
My one wish for the inauguration is that there is a gift bag under the seats of Bezos, Zuck, Elon etc, with a single, embroidered , padded knee pad
Need to protect themselves when they are on bended knee, kissing the ring 🤷😆
Need to protect themselves when they are on bended knee, kissing the ring 🤷😆
January 18, 2025 at 10:18 AM
“Padded Knee Pad”😂😂😂😂
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It’s time to realize that the number of insured people is not the right metric for the following reasons :
January 12, 2025 at 9:23 PM
It’s time to realize that the number of insured people is not the right metric for the following reasons :
They have done it time and time again.
Every airline should cancel routes into Russia after they shot down an airliner, then tried to make it crash in the water to cover it up
December 27, 2024 at 12:33 PM
They have done it time and time again.
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Japan adopted an ordinance Tuesday to regulate technology giants with at least 40 million domestic users per month under a new law targeting anticompetitive behavior.
Japan to regulate tech giants with at least 40 million users
U.S. companies Apple and Google are likely to be the main targets of the law.
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December 11, 2024 at 12:35 AM
Japan adopted an ordinance Tuesday to regulate technology giants with at least 40 million domestic users per month under a new law targeting anticompetitive behavior.
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Dallas Black Dance Theatre fired all of its dancers just days before the season was set to start because they attempted to unionize. On Sunday, the theater reached a $560k settlement with 10 retired dancers — and it agreed to write personal apologies to each one.
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Texas Dance Company F*cked Around, Now Must Pay $560,000 to Fired Black Dancers - The Barbed Wire
Six months after the prestigious Dallas Black Dance Theatre chose to f*ck around — by wrongfully firing all of its dancers just days before the season was set to start — they’re now finding out the ha...
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December 10, 2024 at 11:09 PM
Dallas Black Dance Theatre fired all of its dancers just days before the season was set to start because they attempted to unionize. On Sunday, the theater reached a $560k settlement with 10 retired dancers — and it agreed to write personal apologies to each one.
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If we all find 100 posts to like every day, engagement and good will on @bsky.app grows exponentially.
Is it worth a few minutes to make the platform stronger ?
Is it worth a few minutes to make the platform stronger ?
December 10, 2024 at 2:11 PM
If we all find 100 posts to like every day, engagement and good will on @bsky.app grows exponentially.
Is it worth a few minutes to make the platform stronger ?
Is it worth a few minutes to make the platform stronger ?
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A federal judge has blocked Kroger's $25 billion mega-merger with Albertsons, halting what would have been the largest supermarket merger in history.
Federal judge blocks Kroger’s $25 billion mega-merger with Albertsons | CNN Business
A federal judge in Oregon blocked Kroger’s proposed $25 billion merger with Albertsons, ruling that the deal would limit competition in the grocery industry and harm consumers.
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December 10, 2024 at 9:21 PM
A federal judge has blocked Kroger's $25 billion mega-merger with Albertsons, halting what would have been the largest supermarket merger in history.
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If you want to understand why healthcare pricing is horrific, the first thing to know is that our system puts 100% of the credit risk for deductibles, copays and co-insurance on hospitals and doctors. That's insane.
We have turned them into Sub Prime Lenders 🧵
We have turned them into Sub Prime Lenders 🧵
December 10, 2024 at 6:46 PM
If you want to understand why healthcare pricing is horrific, the first thing to know is that our system puts 100% of the credit risk for deductibles, copays and co-insurance on hospitals and doctors. That's insane.
We have turned them into Sub Prime Lenders 🧵
We have turned them into Sub Prime Lenders 🧵
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You may not understand why, but the healthcare insurance and PBM contracts YOU have signed for Tesla, SpaceX , @X, along with CEOs of other big companies , have more impact on healthcare costs and quality of care in this country, than anything you can do with DOGE
December 5, 2024 at 9:59 PM
You may not understand why, but the healthcare insurance and PBM contracts YOU have signed for Tesla, SpaceX , @X, along with CEOs of other big companies , have more impact on healthcare costs and quality of care in this country, than anything you can do with DOGE
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Markwayne Mullin on Hegseth’s drinking:
TAPPER: Drinking at 10 in the morning, that’s a drinking problem.
MULLIN: Yeah & there’s probably a lot of media that has a drinking problem too.
TAPPER: A drunk reporter who is drinking at 10 AM…is not in charge of the 3 million person defense department.💥
TAPPER: Drinking at 10 in the morning, that’s a drinking problem.
MULLIN: Yeah & there’s probably a lot of media that has a drinking problem too.
TAPPER: A drunk reporter who is drinking at 10 AM…is not in charge of the 3 million person defense department.💥
December 8, 2024 at 6:58 PM
Markwayne Mullin on Hegseth’s drinking:
TAPPER: Drinking at 10 in the morning, that’s a drinking problem.
MULLIN: Yeah & there’s probably a lot of media that has a drinking problem too.
TAPPER: A drunk reporter who is drinking at 10 AM…is not in charge of the 3 million person defense department.💥
TAPPER: Drinking at 10 in the morning, that’s a drinking problem.
MULLIN: Yeah & there’s probably a lot of media that has a drinking problem too.
TAPPER: A drunk reporter who is drinking at 10 AM…is not in charge of the 3 million person defense department.💥
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So upsetting that this was ever considered an issue. Very thankful to see how times have changed.
'Melrose Place' Star Reveals Why His Gay Character Wasn't Allowed To Show Affection On Show
So glad times have changed.
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December 8, 2024 at 6:30 PM
So upsetting that this was ever considered an issue. Very thankful to see how times have changed.
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So refreshing. Social media is Social again
Honestly the discourse on here is so much better than Twitter. I tossed off a take, people came in to correct me, we had a conversation, and folks were willing to give me grace about the stuff I admitted I got wrong!
November 29, 2024 at 7:02 PM
So refreshing. Social media is Social again
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First images from inside the restored Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, five years after blaze.
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Notre Dame was closed for nearly 6 years. Today, we are getting a glimpse inside | CNN
Here’s a first glimpse inside the new-look Notre Dame Cathedral, five years after it was engulfed by flames in 2019.
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November 29, 2024 at 10:54 AM
First images from inside the restored Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, five years after blaze.
Follow live updates.
Follow live updates.
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President-elect Donald Trump's plan to slap a 25% tax on all imports from Mexico and Canada could strike the bottom lines of US automakers, especially General Motors and raise prices of SUVs and pickup trucks for US consumers reut.rs/3Bdc0K2
GM and other US automakers would take big hit from Trump tariffs
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's plan to slap a 25% tax on all imports from Mexico and Canada could strike the bottom lines of U.S. automakers, especially General Motors , and raise prices of SUVs and pickup trucks for U.S. consumers.
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November 27, 2024 at 12:19 PM
President-elect Donald Trump's plan to slap a 25% tax on all imports from Mexico and Canada could strike the bottom lines of US automakers, especially General Motors and raise prices of SUVs and pickup trucks for US consumers reut.rs/3Bdc0K2
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Time to give @bluesky props. As I write this, there are 560 quotes and replies to the post below.
Of those only 4 call me names and give me shit. About 15 do the same towards Trump.
The remaining 541 are on topic and add value.
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Of those only 4 call me names and give me shit. About 15 do the same towards Trump.
The remaining 541 are on topic and add value.
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It’s a battle of political leverage. Who can use tariffs, retaliatory tariffs or sanctions to create more political pain for the other leader. Forcing them to capitulate or face undesired consequences.
How crazy would it be if China, Mexico and/or Canada initiated tariffs before Trump took office
How crazy would it be if China, Mexico and/or Canada initiated tariffs before Trump took office
From your standpoint as a businessman and manufacturer, is there any sense behind this? Especially now that other countries are threatening tariffs of their own in retaliation. But that doesn't make sense cause it would mean raising their own taxes.
November 27, 2024 at 6:48 PM
Time to give @bluesky props. As I write this, there are 560 quotes and replies to the post below.
Of those only 4 call me names and give me shit. About 15 do the same towards Trump.
The remaining 541 are on topic and add value.
👏👏👏👏👏
Of those only 4 call me names and give me shit. About 15 do the same towards Trump.
The remaining 541 are on topic and add value.
👏👏👏👏👏
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🚨In this video, The Intellectualist examines a Washington Post report on Texas skipping 2022–2023 maternal death reviews, fueling fears of hidden impacts from abortion bans. Explore the implications for accountability and maternal health policy.
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Texas Skips Maternal Death Reviews, Sparking Concerns Over Hidden Abortion Ban Impacts
YouTube video by The Intellectualist
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November 27, 2024 at 5:19 PM
🚨In this video, The Intellectualist examines a Washington Post report on Texas skipping 2022–2023 maternal death reviews, fueling fears of hidden impacts from abortion bans. Explore the implications for accountability and maternal health policy.
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I think the wrong questions r being asked about the proposed tariffs. The real question Is how little will he accept from Mexico , Canada and China in order to be able to say the threat of tariffs worked ?
November 27, 2024 at 3:41 AM
I think the wrong questions r being asked about the proposed tariffs. The real question Is how little will he accept from Mexico , Canada and China in order to be able to say the threat of tariffs worked ?