DannaDave

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Been busy at work but was last night still as much of a dumpster fire as I remember?

This is horrific but good reporting. wapo.st/3KCVHYa

Abused by the badgewapo.st Hundreds of police officers in the United States have sexually abused children, a Post investigation found. In many cases, the officers have avoided prison time.

As a ten year old skiing on our lake in East Texas I never could have dreamed I’d celebrate my sixtieth birthday skiing on the French Riviera in Juan-Les-Pins.

I turn 60 in July and while I don’t regularly water ski these days I make it a point to go at least once each birthday. This year, next week, I’ll ski on the French Riviera and here’s hoping I’ll do it till at least 70 as I plan to spend summers there in retirement! #juan-les-pins

879,228 homes are without power here in Houston. Gonna be a warm night

Excellent thread

I've studied the eastern DRC since 1997. Three things to know about war deaths: 1) They are extremely difficult to accurately count, 2) What counts as a "war death" is complicated,* & 3) It is not evidence of a cover-up or subterfuge if the count changes dramatically over time. *more in thread

No idea what this soldier was thinking.... www.nbcnews.com/politics/rcn...

U.S. soldier detained in Russia, officials saywww.nbcnews.com The soldier, who was stationed in Korea and traveled to Russia on his own, is accused of stealing from a woman.

Kameron is not happy with this situation

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Sorry. This is one of those times when you do whatever has to be done to ensure security OTHER THAN cancelling your valedictorian's speech.

USC announced that valedictorian Asna Tabassum’s commencement speech has been canceled, stating it was “necessary to maintain the safety of our campus and students” ‘I am surprised that my own university has abandoned me,’ Tabassum said in a statement

Provost announces valedictorian won’t speak at graduation in Maywww.uscannenbergmedia.com The Office of the Provost sent an email Monday to the student body announcing that the valedictorian will not be speaking at this year’s graduation.

Incel Camino is my new favorite phrase... gizmodo.com/posts-about-...

Shocking indeed!

Good Grief

Itzhak Perlman is clearly past his prime but still performed some nice solo work on parts of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons and did a fine job conducting Tchaikovsky’s beloved Fifth Symphony. Accommodations were made as always by the Houston Symphony.

Lovely day in the Eastern Glades

Today's Drudge Headlines have to make Donald has a sad. Record US oil production frustrates OPEC cuts... America now largest producer in world! BOOM: ANOTHER JOBS BLOWOUT... 353K ADDED IN JAN... Santelli Stunned: 'HUGE JUMP' In Pay... STUDY: Trump Tariffs Hurt U.S. Employment...

Fun fact! Bill Clinton served 8 years as president and left office over 24 years ago. Bill Clinton is also younger than both the leading candidates in the 2024 presidential election.

Who knew I could watch the Texans Panthers game here in London! But I have to get up at 5:00AM to get to the airport tomorrow. Oh well, I’ll sleep on the plane.

Got most of the plugs covered!

One of my favorite single malts!

The great thing about Scotland this time of year is that you can sleep late and still catch the sunrise.

Beautiful day here in the Magnificent Playground! #Gleneagles

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Josh Marshall. No paywall.

How Long Can Netanyahu Keep All the Plates Spinning?talkingpointsmemo.com I had been planning to write a post today about a shift...

Why on earth didn’t Washington just kneel?

Well over all not a horrible New Years sports weekend. At least Alabama lost.

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