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The most information you’ll get about the hostage deal at this point …
… can be found in this video, IMHO. Highly recommended: Israel isn’t just negotiating with terrorists for hostages. It is negotiating with a terrorist-controlled neighbor that isn’t exactly a country but wants to be one and has the backing of … Continue reading →
CNN found liable for defamation
Because the person defamed was not a public figure, the standard was lower: A Florida jury found CNN liable on Friday in a high-stakes defamation trial against U.S. Navy veteran Zachary Young, who alleged that the network maligned him as … Continue reading →
Monday’s inauguration will be moved inside due to cold weather
At least, that’s the reason that’s being given by Trump: The weather forecast for Washington, D.C., with the windchill factor, could take temperatures into severe record lows. There is an Arctic blast sweeping the Country. I don’t want to see … Continue reading →
Open thread 1/17/2025
Hostages: deal or no deal?
Israel says not so fast: Israel’s government is aiming to vote Saturday night, local time, to accept the terms of a ceasefire and hostage agreement, multiple outlets reported, delaying implementation of a deal that negotiators hoped to go into effect … Continue reading →
RIP
David Lynch has died at 78. Looking at his obituaries reminds me that for a while his works were highly popular and widely discussed, particularly Blue Velvet and Twin Peaks. I most definitely watched both, but remember little of either … Continue reading →
President Biden …
… says goodbye, although he’s not done yet. There are still a few days left in which he can cause trouble. I didn’t listen to the speech. However: He opened his remarks by taking full credit for the hostage deal … Continue reading →
What’s up with Michelle Obama, and why care?
The news is that Michelle Obama is skipping Trump’s inauguration: “There’s no overstating her feelings about [Trump]. She’s not one to plaster on a pleasant face and pretend for protocol’s sake,” a source close to the former first lady told … Continue reading →
Open thread 1/16/2025
Stop me before I install another game on my phone
Until last night, I had no games on my cellphone. As of today, I have no games on my cellphone. In between, in a moment of weakness, I installed a game that was being advertised. It was some sort of … Continue reading →
Hostage deal announced
The main elements of a hostage deal seem to be in place. You can read about them here, but they’re essentially what I wrote about yesterday in this post. A few details remain to be ironed out, and Netanyahu’s cabinet … Continue reading →