PMcV
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My goals: Be good, be a good [husband, dad...], love & support those who love me, seek justice & truth, be fit & healthy, continually learn, seize the initiative. My toughest life challenge: balance. Finding the balance between all my priorities.
Russia’s Puppet: How Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence, launders Kremlin lies, undermines NATO, and endangers US national security. olgalautman.substack.com/p/russias-pu...
Russia’s Puppet Tulsi Gabbard Strikes Again
How the Director of National Intelligence Is Laundering Kremlin Lies, Undermining NATO, and Endangering U.S. National Security
olgalautman.substack.com
December 28, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Russia’s Puppet: How Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence, launders Kremlin lies, undermines NATO, and endangers US national security. olgalautman.substack.com/p/russias-pu...
After more than 50 years of growth, the number of immigrants living in the US is declining. Source: Pew Research www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
December 27, 2025 at 10:17 PM
After more than 50 years of growth, the number of immigrants living in the US is declining. Source: Pew Research www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
Today's calm moment: So where's that fireplace and hot rum drink?
December 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Today's calm moment: So where's that fireplace and hot rum drink?
Today's calm moment: Ever dream of catching the sunset at Carmel-by-the-Sea (Calif.)? You'll have company.
December 26, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Today's calm moment: Ever dream of catching the sunset at Carmel-by-the-Sea (Calif.)? You'll have company.
Netflix now has a brick & mortar storefront: “Netflix House” is a "brand activation/movie theater/retail outlet" where you can relive your favorite shows. Will the concept save America's dying malls? Source: Bloomberg Business www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Can Netflix Help Save the American Mall?
The entertainment company’s new “Netflix House” experience is bringing the brand’s shows into former department stores. Will streaming TV fans follow?
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December 26, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Netflix now has a brick & mortar storefront: “Netflix House” is a "brand activation/movie theater/retail outlet" where you can relive your favorite shows. Will the concept save America's dying malls? Source: Bloomberg Business www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
The federal gov is taking in more tariff revenue than before... but customs duties revenue makes up only 1.6% of total federal revenue (FY 2024). We are making a big deal out of a small piece of federal revenue. Source: USAFacts usafacts.org/answers/how-...
December 25, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The federal gov is taking in more tariff revenue than before... but customs duties revenue makes up only 1.6% of total federal revenue (FY 2024). We are making a big deal out of a small piece of federal revenue. Source: USAFacts usafacts.org/answers/how-...
Which states contribute the most and least to federal revenue? 19 states sent more to the federal government than they received in FY 2024. Source: USAFacts usafacts.org/articles/whi... USAFacts is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan civic initiative making government data easy for all.
December 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Which states contribute the most and least to federal revenue? 19 states sent more to the federal government than they received in FY 2024. Source: USAFacts usafacts.org/articles/whi... USAFacts is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan civic initiative making government data easy for all.
Today's calm moment: mineral water in Kootenay National Park, British Columbia
December 25, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Today's calm moment: mineral water in Kootenay National Park, British Columbia
Where people moved to (and from) in 2025. Source: Axios www.axios.com/2025/12/15/m...
Where people moved to (and from) in 2025
Hello, Arkansas — goodbye, Louisiana.
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December 24, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Where people moved to (and from) in 2025. Source: Axios www.axios.com/2025/12/15/m...
Is there a shortage of air traffic controllers? The FAA plans to hire more than 2,200 new controllers in FY 2026. Source: USAFacts usafacts.org/articles/is-...
December 23, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Is there a shortage of air traffic controllers? The FAA plans to hire more than 2,200 new controllers in FY 2026. Source: USAFacts usafacts.org/articles/is-...
Today's calm moment: More beautiful natural patterns, everywhere you look.
December 23, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Today's calm moment: More beautiful natural patterns, everywhere you look.
Today's calm moment: Great natural patterns everywhere you look.
December 22, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Today's calm moment: Great natural patterns everywhere you look.
Today's calm moment: "C'mon guys! Hurry up before he catches us!"
December 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Today's calm moment: "C'mon guys! Hurry up before he catches us!"
Today's calm moment: Autumn at Mount Vernon, Virginia.
December 20, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Today's calm moment: Autumn at Mount Vernon, Virginia.
Smaller homes? The median size of new single-family homes peaked at 2,500 square feet in 2015, and have been getting smaller since then. Source: Apollo Capital Mgmt. www.apolloacademy.com/us-homes-are...
December 20, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Smaller homes? The median size of new single-family homes peaked at 2,500 square feet in 2015, and have been getting smaller since then. Source: Apollo Capital Mgmt. www.apolloacademy.com/us-homes-are...
Today's calm moment: a great home in Accokeek, MD.
December 19, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Today's calm moment: a great home in Accokeek, MD.
The UN is forecasting world population to peak at 10.3 billion in 2085. Source: Apollo Capital Mgmt. www.apolloacademy.com/world-popula...
World Population Will Peak at 10.3 Billion - Apollo Academy
The United Nations is forecasting that the world population will peak in 2085, see chart below. Sources: United Nations Department...
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December 19, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The UN is forecasting world population to peak at 10.3 billion in 2085. Source: Apollo Capital Mgmt. www.apolloacademy.com/world-popula...
In every corner of the country, the middle class struggles with affordability. (Gray & white areas are not covered in the 160 metro areas measured.) Source: Brookings www.brookings.edu/articles/in-...
December 16, 2025 at 7:59 PM
In every corner of the country, the middle class struggles with affordability. (Gray & white areas are not covered in the 160 metro areas measured.) Source: Brookings www.brookings.edu/articles/in-...
Americans’ approval of the 2010 Affordable Care Act has edged up to a new high of 57%. Source: Gallup news.gallup.com/poll/699449/...
December 16, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Americans’ approval of the 2010 Affordable Care Act has edged up to a new high of 57%. Source: Gallup news.gallup.com/poll/699449/...
There were bout 84% fewer attempted border crossings in Sept 2025 than in September 2024. Source: USAFacts usafacts.org/answers/how-... USAFacts is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan civic initiative making government data easy for all.
December 16, 2025 at 12:58 PM
There were bout 84% fewer attempted border crossings in Sept 2025 than in September 2024. Source: USAFacts usafacts.org/answers/how-... USAFacts is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan civic initiative making government data easy for all.
Demographic trend: Although the US population continues to grow, the number of families with children under 18 reached a peak of around 37 million in 2007 and has declined to approximately 33 million in 2024. Source: Apollo Capital Mgmt. www.apolloacademy.com/us-demograph...
US Demographics Are Changing - Apollo Academy
Although the US population continues to grow each year, the number of families with children under 18 reached a peak...
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December 16, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Demographic trend: Although the US population continues to grow, the number of families with children under 18 reached a peak of around 37 million in 2007 and has declined to approximately 33 million in 2024. Source: Apollo Capital Mgmt. www.apolloacademy.com/us-demograph...
Today's calm moment: Water creates such great natural patterns.
December 16, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Today's calm moment: Water creates such great natural patterns.
As fake news accelerates, we need to teach our children how to think critically. Finnish schools are leading the charge. Source: New Humanist newhumanist.org.uk/6482/teachin...
Teaching when to trust
As fake news accelerates, we need to teach our children how to think critically. Finnish schools are leading the charge
newhumanist.org.uk
December 12, 2025 at 2:26 PM
As fake news accelerates, we need to teach our children how to think critically. Finnish schools are leading the charge. Source: New Humanist newhumanist.org.uk/6482/teachin...
Annual CO2 emissions: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuels & industry. (Land-use change emissions not included). Source: Our World in Data ourworldindata.org/grapher/annu...
Annual CO₂ emissions
Carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions from fossil fuels and industry. Land-use change emissions are not included.
ourworldindata.org
December 12, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Annual CO2 emissions: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuels & industry. (Land-use change emissions not included). Source: Our World in Data ourworldindata.org/grapher/annu...
Fewer than 1 in 6 US workers age 45-54 contribute the max to 401(k)s. With rising costs, inadequate savings & the looming depletion of Social Security trust fund, workers must boost savings to achieve sufficient retirement income. Source: Apollo Global Mgt. www.apolloacademy.com/the-us-retir...
The US Retirement Crisis - Apollo Academy
Fewer than one in six US workers aged 45 to 54 contribute the maximum to their 401(k) accounts, see chart...
www.apolloacademy.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Fewer than 1 in 6 US workers age 45-54 contribute the max to 401(k)s. With rising costs, inadequate savings & the looming depletion of Social Security trust fund, workers must boost savings to achieve sufficient retirement income. Source: Apollo Global Mgt. www.apolloacademy.com/the-us-retir...