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A couple of weeks back, I wrote a post about some of the work that USAID did. Now I’d like to drill down a bit and talk about some of the work that I personally did for USAID. This runs a bit long, because this sort of thing is all about context. But if you’re […]
Instead of outrage, the school’s interim president responded to the cuts by vowing to continue its misguided crackdown.
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The Guardian reports on marches and protests across the globe to celebrate International Women’s Day. Three cheers for all feminists who took to the streets today to remind us that women’s rights should never be taken for granted; in fact, as The Guardian discusses, women’s rights are under severe pressure. And given the rise of […]
Ukraine will have to cede more territory than it would have in April 2022 — when the US and UK talked it out of a peace deal — but it will gain sovereignty and international security arrangements. There should be little doubt about how a lasting peace can be established in Ukraine. In April 2022, Continue reading »
You have to admire Australian media. While the rest of us are busy paying $8 for a flat white and wondering how to stretch a pack of IndoMie for a week, our intrepid journalists are fearlessly focused on the real threats – like Chinese naval ships operating in full compliance with international law. 1. China’s Continue reading »
Allan Patience and Joseph Camilleri discuss global crises — climate change, war, the mental health epidemic, and human rights violations — highlighting the lack of leadership across politics, business, media, education, and religion. The discussion encourages us to ask not only why we’re in this state, but how we can create a better future and Continue reading »
Prime minister showers salmon farmers with treats despite the environmental destruction and massive salmon deaths. Nations have opportunities during 2025 to improve ocean health. Exponential increases in global battery storage capacity. People alive today have produced most of the world’s greenhouse gases. Albanese helps salmon farmers destroy Tasmanian harbours The serious environmental problems caused by Continue reading »
I can’t stomach reading the ABC news any longer. Their journalists must be either the most ignorant people on the planet or the most deceitful. The choice is not flattering. Consider this sentence from this morning’s ABC article “What the Trump and Zelensky fallout means for Australian Foreign Policy” where Stephen Dziedzic, the ABC’s “foreign Continue reading »
“Physical violence can’t exist without violence of language.” Omar El Akkad The language of genocidal intent You say Israel/Hamas war. We say genocide. “Those are animals, they have no right to exist … they need to be exterminated.” You say self-defence against terrorists. We say elimination. “Erase them, their families, their mothers, their babies. Continue reading »
Donald Trump’s election to the presidency is a Gift. Notwithstanding that it, and his subsequent behaviour, has induced involuntary bowel movements and Acute Disorientation Syndrome throughout the policy-making establishments of the Western alliance, his advent is not, therefore, without its merits if we are the richer for it. The Gift? Clarity, an indispensable aid to Continue reading »
The NYT: As President Trump seeks to purge the federal government of “woke” initiatives, agencies have flagged hundreds of words to limit or avoid, according to a compilation of government documents. I can understand that they want to erase all references to straight, non-white people and women. Who needs ’em. But I can’t believe they eliminated the word victim. How will they describe themselves without it? Update — policing science as well. This is from the National Cancer Institute Peanut allergies are controversial? Who knew?
In his regular dispatch from Kyiv, Chris York explains how US actions feel like a complete betrayal in the interests of Putin
Coming soon to a federal agency serving you An “important safety recall” on my car arrived via U.S. Mail the other day. The notice arrived, it said, “in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act” (NHTSA, passed in 1966). A wiring issue could cause “the unintentional deployment of the airbag(s).” Dealers will fix the defect at no cost. It’s the newest car I’ve ever owned and my first recall. Your recall mileage may vary. Literally. The notice is required under Sec. 113 of NHTSA: Yup, that’s pretty much what arrived in the mail (not from Tesla). But it got me thinking. NHTSA is now administered by Donald Trump Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. He got into a little Cabinet Room dustup this week with Elon Musk, he of reusable self-parking rocket booster and “rapid unscheduled disassembly” fame. With his youthful but inexperienced DOGE saboteurs, Musk is bringing his cutting-edge, rapid unscheduled disassembly technology to bear on a government agency serving you.
Aid money starts to flow, vital youth care is affirmed, a radical housing plan takes root, and desert water gets revolutionized.
A steroid, an antibiotic and cod liver oil From the New York Times account of this week’s fractious White House meeting between Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s cabinet secretaries: “The exchange ended with Mr. Trump telling Mr. Duffy that he had to hire people from M.I.T. as air traffic controllers. These air traffic controllers need to be ‘geniuses,’ he said.” We’re days away from a Trump Executive Order to water U.S. crops with Brawndo. Meantime, “a steroid, an antibiotic and cod liver oil” walk into an emergency room with RFK Jr.: There is a highly effective vaccine that prevents measles but no specific antiviral to treat it. Kennedy has previously pushed the use of vitamin A, and in an interview with Fox News this week, he endorsed an unconventional treatment regimen for measles including a steroid, an antibiotic and cod liver oil, which is rich in vitamin A.
We asked an AI to "write" a Doctor Who episode. The result? It depends on what you're looking for - but it's lacking one essential element.
Use to discuss topics unrelated to recent posts. No vax/anti-vax.
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The Democratic Party has lost the trust of working-class voters. This congressman says he has the key to winning them back.
Baby eaglets! Big Bear’s beloved bald eagle couple, Jackie and Shadow, have welcomed eaglets into the world! You can watch live as the proud parents keep a close eye on their babies. Original live video courtesy of FOBBV. The first eaglet arrived Monday night, popping out of its shell shortly before 11:30 p.m. The special moment was captured live during the 11 p.m. newscast of ABC7 Eyewitness News. The second chick hatched sometime in the overnight hours. The third egg appeared to be hatching, as well, about 1 p.m. Thursday. Jackie and Shadow are taking turns watching and feeding the baby birds, who won’t be able to leave the nest for about 10 to 14 weeks. The baby birds are unnamed, but suggestions will come from the public. The tough decision-makers will be local Big Bear third-graders. In 2022, Jackie and Shadow successfully hatched an eaglet, later named Spirit via a contest held by Friends of Big Bear Valley. Here’s the Live Cam. Join all of LA in watching this rare bit of unadulterated good news.
This food timeline started as a way to explore the revolution in Australian food that has occurred during the baby-boomers’ lifetime, but has since expanded to include more about the previous decades (and century) as well. Also included are overseas events and trends that had an impact here. The entries are brief, but there are lots of links if you want more information.
