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Alexandra Fine, a mother of three young children, spends about $85,000 a year on a team of seven that includes nannies, a home organizer, a handyman and a virtual assistant. “Every hour I spend folding laundry or scheduling a repair person is an hour I’m not present with my kids,” said Fine, the CEO of Dame Products, a sexual-wellness company. “That’s not a philosophy. That’s math.”
Van Loon's Geography: The Story of the World A popular, informative picture of the world's five continents & their peoples. Geography as it should be told. With 122 illustrations by the author. Complete & unabridged.
Man in Renaissance clothes plays guitar; woman in yellow blouse & long pale blue skirt with pink apron listens with her eyes closed.
Shop called Condom Shack is next to Atlas Machinery Supply
“There was a desert wind blowing that night. It was one of those hot dry Santa Anas that come down through the mountain passes and curl your hair and make your nerves jump and your skin itch. On nights like that every booze party ends in a fight. Meek little wives feel the edge of the carving knife and study their husbands’ necks. Anything can happen. You can even get a full glass of beer at a cocktail lounge.”
1982-era IBM PC with external keyboard, dual 5.25" floppy drives & monochrome monitor
The conversation explores a wide range of criticisms directed at former President Trump and his administration, with participants expressing strong disapproval of his policies and actions. Many comments highlight perceived corruption, self-enrichment, and the undermining of democratic institutions. There is a recurring theme of disappointment with the Republican Party's support of Trump and a perceived lack of effective opposition from Democrats. Commenters also discuss the damage they believe Trump has done to America's international reputation and domestic governance, with some expressing hope for political change in future elections. Overall, the discussion reflects deep concern about the long-term impact of Trump's presidency on the United States.
You really do have to hand it to algae. Through their relentless message discipline, they’ve done what seemed impossible: They’ve wrested the narrative away from Donald Trump. All they want to do is photosynthesize, form ever-longer tendrils, and maybe stink a little, and no Truth Social post is going to stop them from doing it. (In this, algae have more moral courage than the average Republican senator.) Their single-minded focus—not even single-minded, since they’re zero-minded—has given us a perfect metaphor for the state of the American government in this, the summer of its 250th year. There is a malodorous blight in the heart of our nation’s capital, and now there’s a literal one, too.
Cast of "Parks & Recreation"
Cartoon by Ann Telnaes that WaPo editors suppressed. Zuckerberg, Bezos, Altman & Soon-Shiong offer bags of money; Mickey Mouse prostrates himelf--in front of a statue of the Kleptocrat.
The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the members of the several state legislatures, and all executive and judicial officers, both of the United States and of the several states, shall be bound by oath or affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States.
Veterans volunteer at the garden every Thursday. One Air Force veteran comes and spends the whole day breaking sticks into mulch, a kind of meditation. Some just come to soak in the serenity.
Arlington National Cemetery, Section 60, where new graves await headstones & turf. Behind the row are hundreds of uniform headstones; all graves are marked with a small American flag.
3 skeets in my feed: 1. Evil, Corrupt & Weaponized Popehat: Don’t fucking call me when you are drunk. Just do not fucking call me. 2. Evil, Corrupt & Weaponized Popehat:It's possible I have some poorly resolved issues here. 3. USER WAS BLOCKED FOR THIS POST: (Not in reply to Popehat) I didn't do that.
Girl rights exist to solve the many problems that you didn’t realize you had, such as “too much bodily autonomy, ”the epidemic of “male loneliness” (this is your problem to solve, ladies!), and being “under-babied” (our cool, totally not creepy term for when you have fewer children than we want you to have!). To answer your questions: We want 2.1 babies for every fertile vessel, but currently we get only 1.5! No, immigration is not a clear, obvious solution to the demographic issues facing this country, and, yes, we were counting only white babies in those stats! Good catch! The point is: You have the girl right to fix those things.
Witnesses immediately confronted Lytvynchuk and told him they had contacted law enforcement, to which Lytvynchuk reportedly responded that he was “rich enough to pay the fines,” before walking away. According to witnesses, Lani remained largely immobile for an extended period of time after the incident, which caused much concern over her welfare.
Officers are now on the trail, while the farm is trying to restock to meet the end-of-year demand from customers.
Book title: Have I Got News for You Guide to Modern Britain Illustration with Paul Merton & Ian Hislop backed by five British notables, only two of whom I can place--Queen Elizabeth II & Gordon Brown. Written by Nick Martin Introduction by Ian Hislop Conclusion by Paul Merton
Kleptocrat yelling at kid mowing lawn at White House
John Goodman wearing a British royal uniform, playing King Ralph, who came to the throne after an electrical incident kills the entire extended royal family
ACLU Virginia: In our commonwealth, Black lives matter; the right to vote belongs to the people; invest in people, not prisons; get a warrant; trans people belong; love is love; abortion is a right; We the People means everyone
“William Roper: “So, now you give the Devil the benefit of law!” Sir Thomas More: “Yes! What would you do? Cut a great road through the law to get after the Devil?” William Roper: “Yes, I'd cut down every law in England to do that!” Sir Thomas More: “Oh? And when the last law was down, and the Devil turned 'round on you, where would you hide, Roper, the laws all being flat? This country is planted thick with laws, from coast to coast, Man's laws, not God's! And if you cut them down, and you're just the man to do it, do you really think you could stand upright in the winds that would blow then? Yes, I'd give the Devil benefit of law, for my own safety's sake!” ― Robert Bolt, A Man for All Seasons: A Play in Two Acts
WaPo head: Melania Trump denies close ties to Jeffrey Epstein in rare news conference The White House declined to comment on the timing of a statement that seems likely to once more focus attention on the Epstein case.
Friend: Awww! I went to a retirement party for a casino horse in Middleburg one year. They of course had a carrot cake for him which he loved. Me: A-a...*casino* horse? Friend: I hate spell check some time." "CAISSON" Me: Okay. I was just trying to imagine a horse dealing blackjack or something, & it was a bit of a challenge. Caisson horse defo has earned cake.
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Tattoo, from Fantasy Island, yells, "Hey Boss...Da plan! Da plan!"
bottle of Cooper's Croze next to a glass engraved "Warrior Princess" with about one finger of whiskey for a Saint Patrick's Day drink.
Marco Rubio, in a gilded ballroom, wearing very oversized shoes
Obviously unsecured jury-rigged SCIF at Mar-a-Lago
"I voted" sticker with US flag.
Photo of four baroque barrel organs in front of a fence and a two-story building. Photo is from the r/Netherlands subreddit. Text: "For the fourth year in a row, a Dutch man has brought barrel organs to play the Ukrainian anthem in front of the Russian embassy on the anniversary of the invasion. One more every year. Out of sync."
Woman in flowered top holding a sign "Trump is a CUNT", high fives one of several police officers.
Bus with "fare required" banner
Wind farm in China; South China Morning Post
X is hiring a creative writing specialist at $40 an hour to make Grok better at writing and a true LOL at the qualifications Writing Specialist job description: NO NDA-covered or unverifiable claims; such will result in automatic rejection & bar applicant from applying at xAI in the future. *Creative Fiction Writing: At least two of the following: (1) verified novel publishing deals with major houses (e.g., Big Five); (2) novel sales >50,000 units (excluding free promotions); (3) 10+ short stories in major outlets (e.g., The New Yorker, Clarkesworld); (4) major awards recognition (e.g., Hugo, Nebula finalist or comparable); (5) critical acclaim (e.g., starred reviews in Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, features in Library Journal or NY Times Book Review).
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Dawn sun coloring trees golden.
Slim Pickens, as Major T. J. "King" Kong in "Dr. Strangelove" rides a bomb on its way to Earth.
The Anatomy of the Nuremberg Trials: A Personal Memoir. Telford Taylor
Immigration lawyer Marty Rosenbluth told the Times he was floored upon learning of the case. "I assumed he was Black,” Rosenbluth said. “Why else would he be in ICE custody?”
Have yourself a merry little Christmas. It may be your last. Next year we may all be living in the past. Have yourself a merry little Christmas. Pop that champagne cork. Next year we may all be living in New York. No good times like the olden days. Happy golden days of yore. Faithful friends who were dear to us. Will be near to us no more. But at least we all will be together. If the Lord allows. From now on, we’ll have to muddle through somehow. So have yourself a merry little Christmas now.
For the Vaccine-Skeptical: Measles. A special surprise from the Trump administration. Don’t know what to get your child? That might not be a problem next year.
Rodgers wrote in an October statement to The Crimson that the piece’s author “did not intentionally quote Adolf Hitler, nor did any member of our editorial staff recognize the resemblance prior to publication.”
Army also addressed the draft version of his article on Saturday, writing in a statement that it had been edited by a “non-Harvard affiliate prior to sending it the Salient EIC.” “I did not, mistakenly, check their edits prior to sending it, and I was severely personally reprimanded by the Editor for my oversight when it was discovered that they had added offensive material into the article that was not originally there,” he wrote.
Have you heard about military members independently researching whether the things they are being asked to do are legal? I have. I've also heard that some are being offered letters that will supposedly exempt them from legal punishment if the strikes are deemed to be illegal - I'm skeptical that will work, but it tells you how the chain of command is feeling about these strikes. They're also being forced to sign NDAs.
Right hand of the Kleptocrat showing badly-matched concealer across the back of it.
Two monstrous throne-like dark brown stools at a kitchen counter with slick marble flooring that people will slip on quite easily
A Toast To Your Redeemable Qualities In order to have made it here, we strongly suspect you have at least one of the following qualities: A wisdom sought out by leaders and scholars An indomitable will that can’t be broken A sexual allure that no man or woman can resist. A thirst for knowledge that can’t be quenched A working credit card A friendship with a sass-mouth raccoon that craves adventure The Onion Membership Team thanks you and your excellent qualities.
On the podcast, Ms. Miller pressed Mr. Johnson on the perks of the job, which, unsurprisingly, were revealed to have to do with proximity to the president. “I’ve been able to go with the president to a lot of cool stuff,” Mr. Johnson said. The speaker said his “redneck” friends from Louisiana were most impressed when he got to attend the L.S.U. championship game at the Super Dome in 2020.
Sargent: You know, those elites are being a little shortsighted. Do they really think MAGA is going to be in charge forever and ever and ever? Marcotte: No, in fact, I think the reason for a lot of this cowardice is exactly that. They think that Trump is not long for this world, that he will be out of power shortly either because he dies or because he’s too old really to run again. And they just think, We’ll just kiss the ring for now and we will get through this and then things will go back to normal. I think that’s the calculus going on.
Red & white candles float in a bowl; their lights reflect in the marble backdrop
A hand-printed sign saying "Frogs against kings", with an image of a frog in a peruke wig proclaming "Give me Ribberty or give me Death"
Q: What is this, Mr. President? Trump: It’s going to be built—an arc. Take a look at the location. Q: Yeah, no, I know where it is, but who’s it for? Trump: Me. It’s going to be beautiful. Reporter: The Arc de Trump?
Judy Garland as Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz", wearing pink Crocs. The Wicked Witch of the West says, "Never mind, keep the shoes."
"At WIRED, we once saw ourselves as chroniclers, even champions, of an industry that seemed to transcend politics. This year, though, we’ve been clear about where we stand: We’re profoundly concerned about the United States’ authoritarian turn and the tech industry’s complicity in Trump’s actions. And we’re committed to continuing our coverage."
442nd Regimental Combat Team coat of arms: shield showing gold Mississippi riverboat (symbolizing Camp Shelby, where the unit trained) on a blue field; white slash & red upper right. Underneath is the unit's motto, "Go For Broke"
Twelve chocolate cupcakes with ganache frosting & white squiggles. (There's marshmallow cream in the center of each cupcake.)