Jeffrey Epstein’s Island Visitors Exposed by Data Broker [Click] “A WIRED investigation uncovered coordinates collected by a controversial data broker that reveal sensitive information about visitors to an island once owned by Epstein, the notorious sex offender.”
Another thing I find fascinating is that the Homo sapiens Y-chromosome displaced the ancient Homo neanderthalis Y-chromosome long before the extinction of Neanderthals--- likely while their ancestors were in Africa. At my age I will probably not live to see it, but discovery of Homo erectus remains in situ in India should be very informative. The argument has been made that all other types of humans are subspecies of H. eretctus rather than true species. ----Alan P.S.: As memory serves me, one partial skull cap that appears to be from Homo erectus has been discovered in India, washed down a river from somewhere upstream. But typical H. erectus hand axes have been found in several places.
In Russian news (I failed to note the link) yesterday I saw that in response to boycotts of Russian gem-quality diamonds in the EU and E7, the Russian government has begun paying the miners to keep them employed. -----Alan
California will give all its electoral votes to whomever or whatever the national Democratic Party nominates, so voting third party out here makes no difference. Which goes a long way toward explaining why they don't campaign out here. Some other places, maybe not so much. So far this year the third party candidates in California seem to be a rum lot. ----Alan
Wil and I got our Covid boosters yesterday at 3:00pm (Pfizer). Went about our business with no symptoms, not even a sore arm. Lugged in flooring from the garage, I did 12 miles on the elliptical. Then, during the night, we both got mild flu symptoms. I had a fever of 99.5 and my upper arm really hurt! Better today. We were surprised, as we'd had no reaction at all to the dose we got on September 24th. So, I have to wonder if it really is exactly the same as before.
Not only do MAGA Republicans, including House speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), parrot Russian talking points about Ukraine, but Russian disinformation has also been a key part of the House Republicans’ attempt to impeach President Joe Biden.
Republicans spent months touting Alexander Smirnov’s allegation that Biden had accepted foreign bribes, with Representative James Comer (R-KY) and Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) calling his evidence “verifiable” and “valuable.” In February the Department of Justice indicted Smirnov for creating a false record, days before revealing that he was in close contact with “Russian intelligence agencies” and was “actively peddling new lies that could impact U.S. elections.”
On March 19, former Rudy Giuliani associate Lev Parnas testified about the investigation into Biden’s alleged corruption before the House Oversight Committee at the request of the Democrats. Parnas was part of the attempt to create dirt on Biden before the 2020 election, and he explained how the process worked.
“The only information ever pushed about the Bidens and Ukraine has come from Russia and Russian agents,” Parnas said, and was part of “a much larger plan for Russia to crush Ukraine by infiltrating the United States.” Politicians and right-wing media figures, including then-representative Devin Nunes (R-CA), Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI), The Hill reporter John Solomon, Fox News Channel personality Sean Hannity, and other FNC hosts, knew the narrative was false, Parnas said, even as they echoed it. He suggested that they were permitting “Russia to use our government for malicious purposes, and to reward selfish people with ill-gotten gains.”
I remember our school lunches cost 25 cents--but in those days $3.50/hr was a good union wage, and 25 cents would also buy a dozen eggs (at the egg ranch, not the grocery store). -----Alan
Listener, I've been thinking a lot about Puddle lately. Here are the fruits of my thought. If you could run any or all of them by Cooter to see what he thinks, I'd appreciate it.
· Would it be possible to bring in a DVD player and some of her trove of DVDs? I recall that The Waltons and Upstairs Downstairs were great favorites.
· Would it be all right for me to send her some nightgowns? As terribly ill as my mother was, it helped her feel better to have new and pretty if simple, easily laundered nightgowns. No doubt her sisters have taken care of this, but please let me know just in case.
· Check with the nursing staff if it’s all right to send the occasional sweet treat like fudge.
There’s a nagging sense in the back of my mind that I’m forgetting something that should be on the list. * shrug * Oh well, if it comes to me I’ll add it in the comments.
I’m happy to post this at ouddke’s FB page for Scott to see. Maybe having a fsmiliar DVD playing would be good company. I’m thinking the fudge wouldn’t work because of her esophageal issues.
ReplyDeleteTrump Has Paid $100 Million in Legal Fees [Click] Paid, not incurred.
Jeffrey Epstein’s Island Visitors Exposed by Data Broker [Click] “A WIRED investigation uncovered coordinates collected by a controversial data broker that reveal sensitive information about visitors to an island once owned by Epstein, the notorious sex offender.”
The ancient alternative to daylight savings time [Click]
I have long thought that modern computerized watches ought to be able to do the same thing.
Explorers unlock the mystery of ‘pirate king’ Henry Avery who vanished after huge heist at sea [Click] “Letter reveals disappearance of 17th century British pirate was tied to William III’s spy ring, Daniel Defoe and an archbishop.”
ReplyDelete——Alan
Researchers have found fresh evidence that Homo longi may be Denisovan. [Click]
ReplyDelete—Alan
Homo longi skull, discovery and photos [Click]
DeleteAnother thing I find fascinating is that the Homo sapiens Y-chromosome displaced the ancient Homo neanderthalis Y-chromosome long before the extinction of Neanderthals--- likely while their ancestors were in Africa. At my age I will probably not live to see it, but discovery of Homo erectus remains in situ in India should be very informative. The argument has been made that all other types of humans are subspecies of H. eretctus rather than true species.
Delete----Alan
P.S.: As memory serves me, one partial skull cap that appears to be from Homo erectus has been discovered in India, washed down a river from somewhere upstream. But typical H. erectus hand axes have been found in several places.
In Russian news (I failed to note the link) yesterday I saw that in response to boycotts of Russian gem-quality diamonds in the EU and E7, the Russian government has begun paying the miners to keep them employed.
ReplyDelete-----Alan
Thank you, Alan. I'm especially disheartened that the Biden Admin is allowing more bombs and jets for Israel! WHY!?!! Talk about insanity run amok.
ReplyDeleteThat may cost Biden votes that he can ill afford to lose.
DeleteCalifornia will give all its electoral votes to whomever or whatever the national Democratic Party nominates, so voting third party out here makes no difference. Which goes a long way toward explaining why they don't campaign out here. Some other places, maybe not so much. So far this year the third party candidates in California seem to be a rum lot.
Delete----Alan
Wil and I got our Covid boosters yesterday at 3:00pm (Pfizer). Went about our business with no symptoms, not even a sore arm. Lugged in flooring from the garage, I did 12 miles on the elliptical. Then, during the night, we both got mild flu symptoms. I had a fever of 99.5 and my upper arm really hurt! Better today. We were surprised, as we'd had no reaction at all to the dose we got on September 24th. So, I have to wonder if it really is exactly the same as before.
ReplyDeleteHeather Cox Richardson's post last night is worth a full read
ReplyDeleteNot only do MAGA Republicans, including House speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), parrot Russian talking points about Ukraine, but Russian disinformation has also been a key part of the House Republicans’ attempt to impeach President Joe Biden.
Republicans spent months touting Alexander Smirnov’s allegation that Biden had accepted foreign bribes, with Representative James Comer (R-KY) and Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) calling his evidence “verifiable” and “valuable.” In February the Department of Justice indicted Smirnov for creating a false record, days before revealing that he was in close contact with “Russian intelligence agencies” and was “actively peddling new lies that could impact U.S. elections.”
On March 19, former Rudy Giuliani associate Lev Parnas testified about the investigation into Biden’s alleged corruption before the House Oversight Committee at the request of the Democrats. Parnas was part of the attempt to create dirt on Biden before the 2020 election, and he explained how the process worked.
“The only information ever pushed about the Bidens and Ukraine has come from Russia and Russian agents,” Parnas said, and was part of “a much larger plan for Russia to crush Ukraine by infiltrating the United States.” Politicians and right-wing media figures, including then-representative Devin Nunes (R-CA), Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI), The Hill reporter John Solomon, Fox News Channel personality Sean Hannity, and other FNC hosts, knew the narrative was false, Parnas said, even as they echoed it. He suggested that they were permitting “Russia to use our government for malicious purposes, and to reward selfish people with ill-gotten gains.”
Blogger wouldn't let me post at all yesterday. :(
ReplyDeleteThis is about a week old, but still worth reading:
House Republicans Want to Ban Universal Free School Lunches - Click
I remember our school lunches cost 25 cents--but in those days $3.50/hr was a good union wage, and 25 cents would also buy a dozen eggs (at the egg ranch, not the grocery store).
Delete-----Alan
Niagara region declares emergency to prepare for eclipse viewers [Click]
ReplyDelete—Alan
It is not anticipated that the eclipse viewers will be a particularly rough lot--- only that they will be numerous in the extreme.
Delete-----Alan
I saw that. They're expecting some million just for the eclipse. Yikes!
DeleteListener, I've been thinking a lot about Puddle lately. Here are the fruits of my thought. If you could run any or all of them by Cooter to see what he thinks, I'd appreciate it.
ReplyDelete· Would it be possible to bring in a DVD player and some of her trove of DVDs? I recall that The Waltons and Upstairs Downstairs were great favorites.
· Would it be all right for me to send her some nightgowns? As terribly ill as my mother was, it helped her feel better to have new and pretty if simple, easily laundered nightgowns. No doubt her sisters have taken care of this, but please let me know just in case.
· Check with the nursing staff if it’s all right to send the occasional sweet treat like fudge.
There’s a nagging sense in the back of my mind that I’m forgetting something that should be on the list. * shrug * Oh well, if it comes to me I’ll add it in the comments.
Very good ideas, Cat.
Delete-----Alan
Thanks, Alan.
DeleteI’m happy to post this at ouddke’s FB page for Scott to see.
DeleteMaybe having a fsmiliar DVD playing would be good company.
I’m thinking the fudge wouldn’t work because of her esophageal issues.
^ {listener}
DeleteMarch 30, 2024 By Taegan Goddard:
ReplyDelete“Donald, my offer to play golf still stands. I’ll let you take three strokes off your game if you carry your own bag.”
— President Biden, on X.
----Alan