Melana Heinss Martel
@melanamartel.bsky.social
Dilettante, erstwhile philosopher, news junkie. I like animals, art, and social justice. My feed is a hate-free zone
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Beyond Machiavelli: How “Pañcatantra,” a 1700-year-old collection of Indian animal fables, provides insights on balancing morality and pragmatism in political leadership: buff.ly/tTKtNVB
John Nemec, University of Virginia
John Nemec, University of Virginia
What ancient animal fables from India teach about political wisdom
‘Pañcatantra,’ a striking collection of animal fables in which birds, lions and others speak and reason as humans do, guides leaders through 3 ethical positions.
buff.ly
April 8, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Beyond Machiavelli: How “Pañcatantra,” a 1700-year-old collection of Indian animal fables, provides insights on balancing morality and pragmatism in political leadership: buff.ly/tTKtNVB
John Nemec, University of Virginia
John Nemec, University of Virginia
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The reaction in today’s Financial Times to JD Vance’s devastatingly awful Munich speech.
"A senior diplomat said: 'It’s very clear now, Europe is alone.' When I asked him if he now regarded the US as an adversary, he replied: 'Yes.'”
"A senior diplomat said: 'It’s very clear now, Europe is alone.' When I asked him if he now regarded the US as an adversary, he replied: 'Yes.'”
February 17, 2025 at 5:48 PM
The reaction in today’s Financial Times to JD Vance’s devastatingly awful Munich speech.
"A senior diplomat said: 'It’s very clear now, Europe is alone.' When I asked him if he now regarded the US as an adversary, he replied: 'Yes.'”
"A senior diplomat said: 'It’s very clear now, Europe is alone.' When I asked him if he now regarded the US as an adversary, he replied: 'Yes.'”
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Casual library pickup
Librarian told me "this ones been popular"
Shocking!
Librarian told me "this ones been popular"
Shocking!
February 6, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Casual library pickup
Librarian told me "this ones been popular"
Shocking!
Librarian told me "this ones been popular"
Shocking!
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University of Iowa Health Care saw clinician burnout drop 26% after a 5-week pilot of Nabla’s AI documentation tool, which drafts notes from patient visits. Now scaled to 3,000 providers, with 600 using it weekly. 🩺💻
How ambient AI is cutting burnout, upping patient experience | TechTarget
Learn how the University of Iowa Health Care is using ambient AI to reduce clinician burnout, streamline documentation and improve the patient experience.
www.techtarget.com
January 31, 2025 at 4:56 PM
University of Iowa Health Care saw clinician burnout drop 26% after a 5-week pilot of Nabla’s AI documentation tool, which drafts notes from patient visits. Now scaled to 3,000 providers, with 600 using it weekly. 🩺💻
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I spoke to a talented junior scientist who just got a good faculty job offer in the US and they told me “well I wouldn’t move to 1930s Germany either” so that’s how that’s going
January 28, 2025 at 11:57 AM
I spoke to a talented junior scientist who just got a good faculty job offer in the US and they told me “well I wouldn’t move to 1930s Germany either” so that’s how that’s going
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Updated list of companies committed to DEI
Costco, Meijer, Kroger, Giant Grocery, Ben & Jerry’s, Ulta, Macy’s, Old Navy, Nordstrom’s, TJ Maxx, GoTo Foods (includes Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon, and more…), Dollar Tree, Walgreens, Wegmans
Costco, Meijer, Kroger, Giant Grocery, Ben & Jerry’s, Ulta, Macy’s, Old Navy, Nordstrom’s, TJ Maxx, GoTo Foods (includes Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon, and more…), Dollar Tree, Walgreens, Wegmans
January 25, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Updated list of companies committed to DEI
Costco, Meijer, Kroger, Giant Grocery, Ben & Jerry’s, Ulta, Macy’s, Old Navy, Nordstrom’s, TJ Maxx, GoTo Foods (includes Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon, and more…), Dollar Tree, Walgreens, Wegmans
Costco, Meijer, Kroger, Giant Grocery, Ben & Jerry’s, Ulta, Macy’s, Old Navy, Nordstrom’s, TJ Maxx, GoTo Foods (includes Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon, and more…), Dollar Tree, Walgreens, Wegmans
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Could the last principled person leaving the Pentagon install a breathalyzer test to unlock our missile silos?
Please and thank you.
Please and thank you.
January 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Could the last principled person leaving the Pentagon install a breathalyzer test to unlock our missile silos?
Please and thank you.
Please and thank you.
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So far here’s a list of companies reinforcing their commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Apple
Costco
Bank of America
Delta
JP Morgan
Marriott
Microsoft
Procter & Gamble
Goldman Sachs
American Airlines
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Catholic Health
Apple
Costco
Bank of America
Delta
JP Morgan
Marriott
Microsoft
Procter & Gamble
Goldman Sachs
American Airlines
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Catholic Health
January 26, 2025 at 9:14 PM
So far here’s a list of companies reinforcing their commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Apple
Costco
Bank of America
Delta
JP Morgan
Marriott
Microsoft
Procter & Gamble
Goldman Sachs
American Airlines
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Catholic Health
Apple
Costco
Bank of America
Delta
JP Morgan
Marriott
Microsoft
Procter & Gamble
Goldman Sachs
American Airlines
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Catholic Health
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Companies Scaling Back or Denouncing DEI
Amazon
Boeing
Brown-Forman
Caterpillar
Ford
Harley-Davidson
John Deere
Lowe’s
Molson Coors
McDonald’s
Meta
Nissan
Stanley Black & Decker
Target
Tractor Supply
Toyota
Walmart
Support who supports you ✨✊
Amazon
Boeing
Brown-Forman
Caterpillar
Ford
Harley-Davidson
John Deere
Lowe’s
Molson Coors
McDonald’s
Meta
Nissan
Stanley Black & Decker
Target
Tractor Supply
Toyota
Walmart
Support who supports you ✨✊
January 25, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Companies Scaling Back or Denouncing DEI
Amazon
Boeing
Brown-Forman
Caterpillar
Ford
Harley-Davidson
John Deere
Lowe’s
Molson Coors
McDonald’s
Meta
Nissan
Stanley Black & Decker
Target
Tractor Supply
Toyota
Walmart
Support who supports you ✨✊
Amazon
Boeing
Brown-Forman
Caterpillar
Ford
Harley-Davidson
John Deere
Lowe’s
Molson Coors
McDonald’s
Meta
Nissan
Stanley Black & Decker
Target
Tractor Supply
Toyota
Walmart
Support who supports you ✨✊
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Updated DEI list of companies committed to DEI
Costco, Meijer,Kroger,Giant Grocery,Ben & Jerry’s,Ulta,Macy’s, Old Navy,Nordstrom’s,TJ Maxx,GoTo Foods (includes Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon, and more…),Dollar Tree, Walgreens, Wegmans (for those on the east coast)
Costco, Meijer,Kroger,Giant Grocery,Ben & Jerry’s,Ulta,Macy’s, Old Navy,Nordstrom’s,TJ Maxx,GoTo Foods (includes Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon, and more…),Dollar Tree, Walgreens, Wegmans (for those on the east coast)
January 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Updated DEI list of companies committed to DEI
Costco, Meijer,Kroger,Giant Grocery,Ben & Jerry’s,Ulta,Macy’s, Old Navy,Nordstrom’s,TJ Maxx,GoTo Foods (includes Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon, and more…),Dollar Tree, Walgreens, Wegmans (for those on the east coast)
Costco, Meijer,Kroger,Giant Grocery,Ben & Jerry’s,Ulta,Macy’s, Old Navy,Nordstrom’s,TJ Maxx,GoTo Foods (includes Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon, and more…),Dollar Tree, Walgreens, Wegmans (for those on the east coast)
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Secret Service agents arrived yesterday at Hamline Elementary School in Chicago searching for an 11-year-old child who posted an anti-Trump video. AN ELEVEN-YEAR-OLD CHILD.
The principal said school administrators followed protocols and denied entry to the agents.
The principal said school administrators followed protocols and denied entry to the agents.
January 25, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Secret Service agents arrived yesterday at Hamline Elementary School in Chicago searching for an 11-year-old child who posted an anti-Trump video. AN ELEVEN-YEAR-OLD CHILD.
The principal said school administrators followed protocols and denied entry to the agents.
The principal said school administrators followed protocols and denied entry to the agents.
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First they came for the immigrants, and I spoke out, because I’ve read the damn poem before and I know how it ends.
January 25, 2025 at 2:30 AM
First they came for the immigrants, and I spoke out, because I’ve read the damn poem before and I know how it ends.
Well done Costco! apnews.com/article/cost...
Costco successfully defends its diversity policies as other US companies scale theirs back
Costco has claimed victory in pushing back on a shareholder proposal that urges the wholesale club operator to conduct an evaluation of any business risks posed by its diversity, equity and inclusion ...
apnews.com
January 24, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Well done Costco! apnews.com/article/cost...
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Don’t rely on media. Develop your communication skills and learn to argue effectively. Become your own media and spread awareness. It’s one of the ways to help people see what’s happening before it’s too late.
January 23, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Don’t rely on media. Develop your communication skills and learn to argue effectively. Become your own media and spread awareness. It’s one of the ways to help people see what’s happening before it’s too late.
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Holy crap! An aide to Mike Johnson advised against House Republicans issuing a subpoena for Cassidy Hutchinson — a White House official who testified against Trump about Jan 6 — out of concern that doing so could expose “sexual texts from members who were trying to engage in sexual favors” with her.
January 23, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Holy crap! An aide to Mike Johnson advised against House Republicans issuing a subpoena for Cassidy Hutchinson — a White House official who testified against Trump about Jan 6 — out of concern that doing so could expose “sexual texts from members who were trying to engage in sexual favors” with her.
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BREAKING:
Republican Sen. Susan Collins says she's a NO on Pete Hegseth, Trump's Defense Secretary pick.
Collins is the second Republican to be against Hegseth, following Lisa Murkowski.
Republican Sen. Susan Collins says she's a NO on Pete Hegseth, Trump's Defense Secretary pick.
Collins is the second Republican to be against Hegseth, following Lisa Murkowski.
January 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
BREAKING:
Republican Sen. Susan Collins says she's a NO on Pete Hegseth, Trump's Defense Secretary pick.
Collins is the second Republican to be against Hegseth, following Lisa Murkowski.
Republican Sen. Susan Collins says she's a NO on Pete Hegseth, Trump's Defense Secretary pick.
Collins is the second Republican to be against Hegseth, following Lisa Murkowski.
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Lisa Murkowski just did what all of our elected leaders should: put country over party. Call your Senators to urge them to do the same at 202-224-3121.
January 23, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Lisa Murkowski just did what all of our elected leaders should: put country over party. Call your Senators to urge them to do the same at 202-224-3121.
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This is absolutely chilling.
He truly is a sociopath.
He truly is a sociopath.
January 23, 2025 at 6:36 PM
This is absolutely chilling.
He truly is a sociopath.
He truly is a sociopath.
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I understand that ChatGPT is down and fortunately this is not a problem for me as I have spent considerable time developing a local language model that I am able to run autonomously, fueled by Coke Zero and snacks
January 23, 2025 at 4:18 PM
I understand that ChatGPT is down and fortunately this is not a problem for me as I have spent considerable time developing a local language model that I am able to run autonomously, fueled by Coke Zero and snacks
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This will be of acute interest to folks in Ireland.
Trump is demanding countries cede their tax sovereignty over US multinational corporations operating within their own borders – or face serious countermeasures.
Countries must now choose: surrender, or defend your taxing rights with a #UNtaxConvention.
taxjustice.net/press/trump-...
Countries must now choose: surrender, or defend your taxing rights with a #UNtaxConvention.
taxjustice.net/press/trump-...
Trump demands countries surrender tax sovereignty at economic gunpoint | Tax Justice Network
US President Donald Trump has signalled plans to question the right of any country to tax American multinational corporations and is threatening to take countermeasures against countries that do not, ...
taxjustice.net
January 21, 2025 at 2:37 PM
This will be of acute interest to folks in Ireland.