Mason Smith
@longdan9473.bsky.social
Graduated from UCLA in 1997, former bank retiree. MBA: philanthropist, travel, adventure, reading, artwork, sea view
In the long run, this could lead to higher inflation, affect global supply chains and put pressure on U.S. consumers.
Trump’s tariff vow hits loonie and Mexican peso; yen firm: The U.S. president-elect said he would impose a 25% tariff on all products from Mexico and Canada on his first day in office
Trump’s tariff vow hits loonie and Mexican peso; yen firm
The U.S. president-elect said he would impose a 25% tariff on all products from Mexico and Canada on his first day in office
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 26, 2024 at 5:02 PM
In the long run, this could lead to higher inflation, affect global supply chains and put pressure on U.S. consumers.
This innovative approach illustrates how creativity and online platforms can bring unexpected opportunities to traditional industries in the digital age.
While Moo Deng was gestating in her mother’s womb, a 31-year-old zookeeper was hatching a plan to make the pygmy hippo a star — tapping into a worldwide culture well-versed in capitalizing on internet virality — and save the financially strapped zoo while he was at it.
Moo Deng is a worldwide phenomenon. How long can this global love affair last?
Moo Deng, the pygmy hippo who rose to fame on social media, is still attracting visitors and licensing deals, but celebrity can be fleeting. How long will it take for another cute baby animal to wear ...
www.latimes.com
November 25, 2024 at 4:46 PM
This innovative approach illustrates how creativity and online platforms can bring unexpected opportunities to traditional industries in the digital age.
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Mit einer Blockade will Israel verhindern, dass sich die Hamas wieder in Nord-Gaza festsetzt. Manche Experten sehen nun die Kriterien für einen Genozid erfüllt.
Humanitäre Lage in Gaza: Gezieltes Aushungern? Das wäre ein Kriegsverbrechen
Mit einer Blockade will Israel verhindern, dass sich die Hamas wieder in Nord-Gaza festsetzt. Manche Experten sehen nun die Kriterien für einen Genozid erfüllt.
www.zeit.de
November 23, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Mit einer Blockade will Israel verhindern, dass sich die Hamas wieder in Nord-Gaza festsetzt. Manche Experten sehen nun die Kriterien für einen Genozid erfüllt.
I'm the one starting the day with a cup of coffee, but no dog
I know I’m not the only one who starts their day cuddling a dog in one hand and a coffee in the other 🐕 ☕️
#mydogisthecutest
#mydogisthecutest
November 22, 2024 at 4:47 PM
I'm the one starting the day with a cup of coffee, but no dog
He finally withdrew from the public eye and paid for the ugly things he had done.
Oh he's withdrawing in spite of the "excellent talks". 🤔🤣
Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for attorney general nationalnewswatch.com/2024/11/21/g...
November 21, 2024 at 6:58 PM
He finally withdrew from the public eye and paid for the ugly things he had done.
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Make no mistake, these "camps" that have just been offered up in Texas are internment camps, and we have seen this all before. Don't dismiss what is happening as hyperbole and don't look away. shero.substack.com/p/the-intern...
The Internment Camps Are Coming
A new offer from the Texas General Land Office has been made to incoming President Donald Trump, and it proves we are on the verge of reliving some of our darkest days in America.
shero.substack.com
November 20, 2024 at 3:28 PM
Make no mistake, these "camps" that have just been offered up in Texas are internment camps, and we have seen this all before. Don't dismiss what is happening as hyperbole and don't look away. shero.substack.com/p/the-intern...
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Nothing to see here
It’s totes normal that a potential Secretary of Defense
Would talk about creating an “underground army”
As part of an “insurgency”
To undermine the very Constitution that-if confirmed
He would pledge to serve
It’s fascism
Just like Trump promised
Right out in the open
It’s totes normal that a potential Secretary of Defense
Would talk about creating an “underground army”
As part of an “insurgency”
To undermine the very Constitution that-if confirmed
He would pledge to serve
It’s fascism
Just like Trump promised
Right out in the open
Appearing on a Christian nationalist podcast last night, Pete Hegseth said he's creating a system of "classical Christian schools" to provide recruits for an underground army that will eventually launch an "educational insurgency" across the nation. www.peoplefor.org/rightwingwat...
November 20, 2024 at 2:51 AM
Nothing to see here
It’s totes normal that a potential Secretary of Defense
Would talk about creating an “underground army”
As part of an “insurgency”
To undermine the very Constitution that-if confirmed
He would pledge to serve
It’s fascism
Just like Trump promised
Right out in the open
It’s totes normal that a potential Secretary of Defense
Would talk about creating an “underground army”
As part of an “insurgency”
To undermine the very Constitution that-if confirmed
He would pledge to serve
It’s fascism
Just like Trump promised
Right out in the open
Sexual exploitation not only destroys children's physical and mental health, but is also closely related to human trafficking, bringing immeasurable consequences.
November 20, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Sexual exploitation not only destroys children's physical and mental health, but is also closely related to human trafficking, bringing immeasurable consequences.
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Politico is reporting Trump will name Dr. Ladapo of Florida to a senior spot, likely Surgeon General or Assistant HHS.
This would be a horrifying pick for trans people. He's responsible for Florida's adult trans ban, and works with SEGM/Anti-trans global movement.
He's also an ardent anti-vaxxer.
This would be a horrifying pick for trans people. He's responsible for Florida's adult trans ban, and works with SEGM/Anti-trans global movement.
He's also an ardent anti-vaxxer.
November 20, 2024 at 12:38 AM
Politico is reporting Trump will name Dr. Ladapo of Florida to a senior spot, likely Surgeon General or Assistant HHS.
This would be a horrifying pick for trans people. He's responsible for Florida's adult trans ban, and works with SEGM/Anti-trans global movement.
He's also an ardent anti-vaxxer.
This would be a horrifying pick for trans people. He's responsible for Florida's adult trans ban, and works with SEGM/Anti-trans global movement.
He's also an ardent anti-vaxxer.
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To the legacy media that are echoing Donald Trump, he appreciates your anticipatory obedience.
November 19, 2024 at 8:16 PM
To the legacy media that are echoing Donald Trump, he appreciates your anticipatory obedience.
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What kind of convoluted, pretzel-brain bullshit is this?
If the US was invading Mexico, I would fully expect Mexico to use any weapons they had at their disposal.
If Russia doesn’t want to be bombed, the simple answer is to get the fuck out of Ukraine.
If the US was invading Mexico, I would fully expect Mexico to use any weapons they had at their disposal.
If Russia doesn’t want to be bombed, the simple answer is to get the fuck out of Ukraine.
November 19, 2024 at 8:32 PM
What kind of convoluted, pretzel-brain bullshit is this?
If the US was invading Mexico, I would fully expect Mexico to use any weapons they had at their disposal.
If Russia doesn’t want to be bombed, the simple answer is to get the fuck out of Ukraine.
If the US was invading Mexico, I would fully expect Mexico to use any weapons they had at their disposal.
If Russia doesn’t want to be bombed, the simple answer is to get the fuck out of Ukraine.
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Barnes & Noble is making a comeback: The world’s largest retail bookseller is expanding at a breakneck pace and is on track to reach its goal of more than 60 planned openings this year.
Barnes & Noble is making a comeback | CNN Business
The world’s largest retail bookseller is expanding at a breakneck pace and is on track to reach its goal of more than 60 planned openings this year. The plan marks a dramatic shift from when it closed...
www.cnn.com
November 18, 2024 at 10:38 PM
Barnes & Noble is making a comeback: The world’s largest retail bookseller is expanding at a breakneck pace and is on track to reach its goal of more than 60 planned openings this year.
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Based on recent scuttlebutt, it appears the Trump Crime Syndicate isn't confident they can suppress the Matt Gaetz Ethics report.
They're now focused on pressuring the Senate to ignore it and confirm him anyway.
They're now focused on pressuring the Senate to ignore it and confirm him anyway.
November 19, 2024 at 1:16 PM
Based on recent scuttlebutt, it appears the Trump Crime Syndicate isn't confident they can suppress the Matt Gaetz Ethics report.
They're now focused on pressuring the Senate to ignore it and confirm him anyway.
They're now focused on pressuring the Senate to ignore it and confirm him anyway.
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Walmart announced today that it will likely be raising prices on consumers because of Trump's economic policies, but Nancy Mace is focused on banning Congresswoman-elect Sarah McBride from women's bathrooms.
They don't care about the economy.
They don't care about the economy.
November 20, 2024 at 1:49 AM
Walmart announced today that it will likely be raising prices on consumers because of Trump's economic policies, but Nancy Mace is focused on banning Congresswoman-elect Sarah McBride from women's bathrooms.
They don't care about the economy.
They don't care about the economy.
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RFK Jr. attacks "red state people" in recently unearthed footage: "Red state people are more likely to murder you, to impregnate your teenage daughter, to commit a violent crime against you..."
November 20, 2024 at 12:23 AM
RFK Jr. attacks "red state people" in recently unearthed footage: "Red state people are more likely to murder you, to impregnate your teenage daughter, to commit a violent crime against you..."
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Someone should introduce a resolution banning fake boobs from Capitol restrooms
November 20, 2024 at 1:39 AM
Someone should introduce a resolution banning fake boobs from Capitol restrooms
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Our most recent venture into the Horsehead Nebula. 94 Five minute images, captured in the last couple weeks, and stacked and processed in Pixinsight. #astrophotography
November 19, 2024 at 12:58 AM
Our most recent venture into the Horsehead Nebula. 94 Five minute images, captured in the last couple weeks, and stacked and processed in Pixinsight. #astrophotography