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Please use my Amazon links for your holiday shopping
It’s that time of year again: Christmas, Chanukah. If you’re like me, you’ve probably postponed your shopping – although this year I’ve mostly done it ahead of time and I’m up to the wrapping stage. If you use Amazon, please … Continue reading →
Open thread 12/7/2024
All the president’s preemptive pardons
Biden’s pardon of his son has many very unusual characteristics. It’s one thing for a president to pardon his son – which is already unusual. It’s another to do it like this (the clip is about two minutes long): The … Continue reading →
Open thread 12/6/2024
Open thread 12/5/2024
Mid-week roundup
Some days there’s just a lot of news. Maybe every day, nowadays. (1) This seem to have been a hit job. But why?: The CEO of UnitedHealth’s insurance division was gunned down Wednesday morning outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown … Continue reading →
Open thread 12/4/2024
Open thread 12/3/2024
I haven’t followed ice skating for quite a few years, although I used to. Seems like it’s become a lot more daring and acrobatic – at least, this event has. I have no idea who these people are:
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