janggolan

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When I let go of what I am, I become what I might bee. —Lao Tzu

SwiftOnSecurity @swiftonsecurity.com 1m Something you can never accuse me of is being fake or not completely earnest. It is something I aspire to. You can read everything I say and know, goddamn they posted this. ...
Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump I am appointing the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, and Chairman of Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac, William J. Pulte, to serve as Acting Director of National Intelligence. William has deep experience managing the most sensitive matters in America, the safety and soundness of the Markets, and over 10 Trillion Dollars at Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac, a substantial increase from where it was just 12 months ago. During this period, he will remain Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, and Chairman of Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac. Congratulations to Director Pulte! President DONALD J. TRUMP 2.98k ReTruths 13.6k Likes 6/2/26, 9:06 AM
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explained as follows: Moses sought to attain to a certain perception which is called "the perception of the Divine face," a term occurring in the phrase "My face cannot be seen"; but God vouchsafed to him a perception of a lower degree, viz., the one called, "the seeing of the back," in the words, "And thou shalt see my back" (Exod. xxxiii. 23). We have mentioned this subject in our work Mishneh Torah. Accordingly, it is stated in the above-mentioned passage that the Lord withheld from Moses that perception which is termed "the seeing of the Divine face," and substituted for it another gift, viz., the knowledge of the acts attributed to God, which, as I [Maimonides]
Many cathedrals have a clock with associated chimes that announce the time. The bells of a cathedral are traditionally used to signal the outbreak and the ending of war. Cathedrals are often associated with significant secular organisations such as the office of the local mayor and council, the local court, the local regiment, schools, sporting organisations and service clubs. The cathedral often has its own school, primarily for the education of choristers, but often including other children as well. The cathedral, often being a large building, serves as a meeting place for many people. The cathedral often forms a centre of different activities related to community service, youth activities, study, music and decorative arts. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathedral
BREAKING NEWS CONSUMER'S HANDBOOK 1. In the immediate aftermath, news outlets will get it wrong. 2. Don't trust anonymous sources. 3. Don't trust stories that cite another news outlet as the source of the information. 4. There's almost never a second shooter. 5. Pay attention to the language the media uses. "We are getting reports"... could mean anything. "We are seeking confirmation"... means they don't have it. "[News outlet] has learned"... means it has a scoop or is going out on limb. 6. Look for news outlets close to the incident. 7. Compare multiple sources. 8. Big news brings out the fakers. And photoshoppers. 9. Beware reflexive retweeting. Some of this is on you. ON THE MEDIA ONTHEMEDIA.ORG
Mouse in lab experiment Scene: (discosong [with Polaroid ref] plays in background) MOUSE (shakes himself) "Where ya goin with that eye dropper, buddy? Ain't no damn eyes back there!"
A bowl of tsampa in the process of having butter tea blended in to produce tsampa dumplings or porridge.
Joseph's brothers' showing Jacob Joseph's tunic indicating that he dead! This all that's left, Pops! So sorry! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph%27s_Tunic#/media/File%3ADiego_Vel%C3%A1zquez_065.jpg
B&W photo of a bottle of English salad cream (Heinz)
Vampire lifeguard demands attention: "Everybody out of the pool!"
Helltown brews the best lager for a session at garden parties! Hell's Delight! Drink it while HE burns it all down! Over 21 only!
KATHARINE O bon Dieu! les langues des hommes sont pleines de tromperies HENRY V What says she, fair one? that the tongues of men are full of deceits? ALICE Oui, dat de tongues of de mans is be full of deceits: dat is de princess HENRY V The princess is the better Englishwoman. I' faith, Kate, my wooing is fit for thy understanding: I am glad thou canst speak no better English; for, if thou couldst, thou wouldst find me such a plain king that thou wouldst think I had sold my farm to buy my crown
Surfliner report for Montauk
Cover of Modern Library's John Dos Passos trilogy
Tay says, "Don't challenge me to a poasting duel I will win"
JA Westenberg says Traders are high-fiving each other because Trump temporarily stopped knifing the global economy. These are not smart men. These are dogs chasing a stick Trump is pretending to throw. Apr 9, 2025 Franceska Mann says Everything these people say are lies. Just excuses they make to give themselves plausible deniability as they destroy everything in their path. elle mundy says none of this had to happen Mastodon Migration says Circling the drain
President Trump, "We'll be selling allies toned down versions of the new fighter jet.. In case some day they aren't our allies any more" Image via @AlexLunaView
Photo of shillelagh with caption by Confucius from the Great Learning: "In a state, gain is not to be considered prosperity, but its prosperity will be found in righteousness."
Statue, Athena of Farnese, and underneath, a legend from Aeschylus, The Eumenides: "O citizens, I bid ye bow In awe to this command, Let no man live, Uncurbed by law nor curbed by tyranny"
Senator Bernie Sanders asks: I Am Once Again Calling Upon Bluesky To Increase Character Limits To 500 Characters And Allow fido/webauthn and TOTP Multi Factor Authentication
A gelatin silver print of Nina Simone and James Baldwin. She wears a blouse, and he wears a jacket and a knit tie. They are both seated and smile while facing to the right.