Nigel F
@nigelfenwick.bsky.social
Digital nomad bouncing between US and UK. Business technology consultant & public speaker. Grandfather. Autocross and Narrowboating.
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Europe’s Elon Musk Problem - The Atlantic
March 17, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Europe’s Elon Musk Problem - The Atlantic
The Real Reason Trump Berated Zelensky - The Atlantic
March 1, 2025 at 3:09 AM
The Real Reason Trump Berated Zelensky - The Atlantic
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New column from Gil Duran looks at a book that inspired the techno feudalism that the “elite” thinkers like Musk & Thiel are driving us all towards. Eye opening & scary. Must read… must share.
www.thenerdreich.com/the-sovereig...
www.thenerdreich.com/the-sovereig...
The Sovereign Individual: Radical Bible of Tech's 'Cognitive Elite'
How a 1997 Book Predicted Tech’s War on Democracy
www.thenerdreich.com
February 25, 2025 at 4:44 PM
New column from Gil Duran looks at a book that inspired the techno feudalism that the “elite” thinkers like Musk & Thiel are driving us all towards. Eye opening & scary. Must read… must share.
www.thenerdreich.com/the-sovereig...
www.thenerdreich.com/the-sovereig...
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This is just the best! 🤣
February 26, 2025 at 5:43 PM
This is just the best! 🤣
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Measles was fully eradicated in America, but vaccine misinformation from RFK Jr. and others is leaving more children unprotected against this highly contagious, life-threatening virus.
Please vaccinate your children to prevent heartbreaking tragedies like this. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
Please vaccinate your children to prevent heartbreaking tragedies like this. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
First measles death reported in Texas as Kennedy downplays outbreak
At least 124 people have been infected in the fast-spreading outbreak. Health and Human Services secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said "we have measles outbreaks every year."
www.nbcnews.com
February 26, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Measles was fully eradicated in America, but vaccine misinformation from RFK Jr. and others is leaving more children unprotected against this highly contagious, life-threatening virus.
Please vaccinate your children to prevent heartbreaking tragedies like this. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
Please vaccinate your children to prevent heartbreaking tragedies like this. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
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Despite court order, NIH grants remain frozen. Newly awarded grants, grants with fundable scores, & funds for a new budget cycle of a current project are all *FROZEN*🥶 and not being released. US research is being choked to death & is on life support right now www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
NIH is again throttling research funding in defiance of a federal court order
A freeze on "new and continuation awards" will "remain in place" pending DEI review, states a new internal memo.
www.motherjones.com
February 26, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Despite court order, NIH grants remain frozen. Newly awarded grants, grants with fundable scores, & funds for a new budget cycle of a current project are all *FROZEN*🥶 and not being released. US research is being choked to death & is on life support right now www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Thought we were attempting to reduce the federal deficit? Instead, Trump’s proposed budget plan is projected to significantly increase it.
February 26, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Thought we were attempting to reduce the federal deficit? Instead, Trump’s proposed budget plan is projected to significantly increase it.
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Breaking news: Nvidia’s revenues soared in the fourth-quarter as demand for its AI-focused chips boomed, exceeding Wall Street expectations. www.ft.com/content/d634...
February 26, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Breaking news: Nvidia’s revenues soared in the fourth-quarter as demand for its AI-focused chips boomed, exceeding Wall Street expectations. www.ft.com/content/d634...
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My laugh of the day.
Trump Accidentally Insults Himself: ‘Who Would Ever Sign A Thing Like This?’
The president recently rebuked a 2020 trade deal known as the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement even though he signed it.
www.huffpost.com
February 25, 2025 at 11:14 PM
My laugh of the day.
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Despite the govt's claims, evidence shows Musk is violating the Constitution's Appointments Clause & undermining the separation of powers
The next step: a hearing on the plaintiff’s motion for a PI this Friday
We, @sddfund.bsky.social, are proud to stand up for the plaintiffs & the Constitution
The next step: a hearing on the plaintiff’s motion for a PI this Friday
We, @sddfund.bsky.social, are proud to stand up for the plaintiffs & the Constitution
New Filing Challenges Musk's and DOGE's Unconstitutional Actions, Disputing Government's Claims of Their "Advisory" Role - State Democracy Defenders Action
Press ReleaseFebruary 26, 2025 WASHINGTON – Today, a group of federal employees refuted the government’s claim that Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are limited to an advis...
statedemocracydefenders.org
February 26, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Despite the govt's claims, evidence shows Musk is violating the Constitution's Appointments Clause & undermining the separation of powers
The next step: a hearing on the plaintiff’s motion for a PI this Friday
We, @sddfund.bsky.social, are proud to stand up for the plaintiffs & the Constitution
The next step: a hearing on the plaintiff’s motion for a PI this Friday
We, @sddfund.bsky.social, are proud to stand up for the plaintiffs & the Constitution
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Formula 1: Key figures barred from FIA meeting after refusing to sign NDA in dispute with Mohammed Ben Sulayem - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
www.bbc.co.uk
February 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Formula 1: Key figures barred from FIA meeting after refusing to sign NDA in dispute with Mohammed Ben Sulayem - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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Billionaire Jeff Bezos, who owns the Post, says the newspaper's editorial section will publish columns only "in support and defense of two pillars: personal liberties and free markets."
By @davidfolkenflik.bsky.social
By @davidfolkenflik.bsky.social
Jeff Bezos' revamp of 'Washington Post' opinions leads editor to quit
Billionaire Jeff Bezos, who owns the Post, says the newspaper's editorial section will publish columns only "in support and defense of two pillars: personal liberties and free markets."
www.npr.org
February 26, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Billionaire Jeff Bezos, who owns the Post, says the newspaper's editorial section will publish columns only "in support and defense of two pillars: personal liberties and free markets."
By @davidfolkenflik.bsky.social
By @davidfolkenflik.bsky.social
February 26, 2025 at 9:59 PM
17 states are suing to stop having to help disabled people (section 504 requires recipients of taxpayer’s money to accommodate disabled people). These are not Christian values.
Write to your government officials demanding they drop this lawsuit.
www.bazelon.org/wp-content/u...
Write to your government officials demanding they drop this lawsuit.
www.bazelon.org/wp-content/u...
www.bazelon.org
February 14, 2025 at 1:59 PM
17 states are suing to stop having to help disabled people (section 504 requires recipients of taxpayer’s money to accommodate disabled people). These are not Christian values.
Write to your government officials demanding they drop this lawsuit.
www.bazelon.org/wp-content/u...
Write to your government officials demanding they drop this lawsuit.
www.bazelon.org/wp-content/u...
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The Federal Highway Administration said the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program is under review. It was part of the Biden administration's clean energy push.
Trump administration pauses $3 billion marked for electric vehicle charging stations
The Federal Highway Administration said the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program is under review. It was part of the Biden administration's clean energy push.
www.npr.org
February 8, 2025 at 12:02 AM
The Federal Highway Administration said the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program is under review. It was part of the Biden administration's clean energy push.
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In an email obtained by NPR, employees at EPA's Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights were told they were on administrative leave, effective immediately.
EPA employees who work on environmental justice are put on leave
In an email obtained by NPR, employees at EPA's Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights were told they were on administrative leave, effective immediately.
www.npr.org
February 7, 2025 at 4:39 PM
In an email obtained by NPR, employees at EPA's Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights were told they were on administrative leave, effective immediately.
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USAID is a waste of money, and this isn’t? 🤯
President Donald Trump reinstates order to build 'National Park of American Heroes'
President Donald Trump called for a national park of 'historically significant Americans in 2020.' Biden revoked it and now Trump is bringing it back.
www.usatoday.com
February 6, 2025 at 10:56 PM
USAID is a waste of money, and this isn’t? 🤯
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My favorite post of the day (so far) 😁
February 7, 2025 at 2:21 PM
My favorite post of the day (so far) 😁
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"The NIH announced it will slash billions of dollars of support to universities and research centers.
"This is one of the biggest attacks on science we have ever seen. It could dismantle the biomedical research system, shut down clinical trials, and halt development of treatments" - Dr. Lucky Tran
"This is one of the biggest attacks on science we have ever seen. It could dismantle the biomedical research system, shut down clinical trials, and halt development of treatments" - Dr. Lucky Tran
February 8, 2025 at 9:15 AM
"The NIH announced it will slash billions of dollars of support to universities and research centers.
"This is one of the biggest attacks on science we have ever seen. It could dismantle the biomedical research system, shut down clinical trials, and halt development of treatments" - Dr. Lucky Tran
"This is one of the biggest attacks on science we have ever seen. It could dismantle the biomedical research system, shut down clinical trials, and halt development of treatments" - Dr. Lucky Tran
Many wonder why USAID? If you want to test how to do a thing and where the pushback comes from, what’s better than doing it overseas? After USAID, Musk has a blueprint every other US Govt dept..
February 8, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Many wonder why USAID? If you want to test how to do a thing and where the pushback comes from, what’s better than doing it overseas? After USAID, Musk has a blueprint every other US Govt dept..
My second artisan white loaf came out great! My biggest challenge is not eating it all in one day!
January 22, 2025 at 4:12 AM
My second artisan white loaf came out great! My biggest challenge is not eating it all in one day!
