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Cradle to grave: mostly healthcare (some disaster litigation tourism). Housing 1st; medical attendance; and fed. (<--Lower-case.) Raised by pirates.

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@kfunk937.bsky.social@kfunk937· 17d

As I understand it, by law (Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998), if the nomination of an acting AG is rejected, they may continue as acting for a maximum of 210 (more) days. Not great, but could be worse.

7. How long may someone act in a vacant position covered by the Vacancies Act?

The Vacancies Act includes several time limitations on acting service in covered positions when vacancies are not caused by sickness. If no one has been nominated to the position, an acting officer may serve in the position for no longer than 210 days beginning on the date of the vacancy. (5 U.S.C. § 3346(a)(1).) However, for any vacant positions that exist during the 60-day period beginning on a transitional Presidential inauguration day, an acting officer may serve in the position for no longer than 300 days beginning on the inauguration day or the date of the vacancy, whichever is later. (5 U.S.C. § 3349a.)

If there is a first or second nomination for the position, an acting officer (who is not the nominee or is the nominee and meets certain exceptions) may serve while the nomination is pending in the Senate. (5 U.S.C. § 3346(a)(2).) If the nomination is rejected or returned by the Senate or withdrawn by the President, an acting officer may serve for no longer than 210 days after the date of the rejection, return, or withdrawal. (5 U.S.C. § 3346(b).) These additional periods of acting service only apply to the first and second nominations. Further acting service is not permitted after 210 days following the rejection, return, or withdrawal of a second nomination, even if a third nomination is made. (5 U.S.C. § 3346.)

@kfunk937.bsky.social@kfunk937· Jul 16

Are you sure about that?

According to the sources, Kalshi alerted its regulator, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), to the suspicious activity on its "Mentions" market, where users can bet on whether specific words, phrases or topics are uttered during a public speech.

"Our surveillance team promptly flagged and referred these trades to the CFTC, and we are cooperating and assisting regulators," Kalshi's lead lawyer, Bobby DeNault, said in a statement provided to ABC News.

According to sources familiar with the investigation, Perez sat for an interview with regulators in recent months and acknowledged some of the trades. At some point during the investigation, the sources said the CFTC alerted federal prosecutors in Manhattan, who declined to open a criminal investigation.

@kfunk937.bsky.social@kfunk937· Jun 25

Mandatory timeline cleanse, for those who celebrate imgs.xkcd.com/comics/baryo...

4-cell xkcd:
1: So you're the creator of the universe? Amorphous sparkling dot, at a distance: That's me! So, got any questions?
2: Oh, man! So many. What's the reason for the baryon asymmetry? Why is most of the universe matter and not antimatter?
3. Sparkly, amorphous dot, in the distance: Crap. Did I forget the antimatter? ... One sec, let me just...
4. Visual: BOOM, surrounded by many other BOOM pictures

@kfunk937.bsky.social@kfunk937· May 20

close... www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

The child said Johnson molested him three times from April to October 2024, beginning when he was 11 years old, according to the affidavit.

The child said he confronted Johnson, who apologized and told the child not to tell anyone "since he would get in trouble," the affidavit says. Johnson mailed the child an iPhone "and told him to keep it a secret," the document alleges.

The sheriff's office said in the affidavit that Discord messages showed Johnson sneaking to the child's home to take him food and hang out with him. He also told the child that "since he was pardoned for storming the Capitol on January 6th, 2021, and he was being awarded $10,000,000 as a result of being a ‘jan 6’er’ ... that he would be putting him in his ‘will’ to take any money he had left over," according to the affidavit.

@kfunk937.bsky.social@kfunk937· May 11

Yo. Also how that landed was

@kfunk937.bsky.social@kfunk937· May 7

Medpagetoday's comments m/b closed, but that may because the first 2 basically said it all about this travesty (see below) Details of Fauci Aide's Arrest www.medpagetoday.com/special-repo...

HEAS
16 hours ago
Moren's arrest is, of course, in lieu of the arrest Trump really wanted - that of Fauci, who Biden wisely pardoned - not because Fauci did anything wrong, but because Biden knew what Trump is. So this is the result of the temper tantrum Trump had because that pardon prevented him for wreaking vengeance on the man who dared to question any of his proclamations and ideas - Fauci, the man whose expertise saved millions in the US from Covid19, the man who has saved millions worldwide during a lifetime of service to medicine and science.

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In my humble opinion, Anthony Fauci M.D. is one of the greatest public health physician scientists of all time. His management of the HIV epidemic was a demonstration of his ability to learn and communicate in the public sphere under immense pressure. He saved many lives from HIV domestically and internationally. During the Covid pandemic his leadership was hampered by the administration that he had to serve under (Trump 1.0). The easiest thing he could have done under the Trump administration would have been to resign under the immense pressure and fantastical proclamations of Trump and his minions. He stuck it out to the bitter end, and now he needs security coverage for death threats and harassment from Trump's followers. Without Biden's pardon, I'm sure he would be under indictment and investigation, if not languishing in jail. I hope Moren can make a strong defense against the allegations. I have my doubts about the integrity of the Trump weaponized "Justice" department. Moren's brutal arrest was an egregious miscarraige of justice.

@kfunk937.bsky.social@kfunk937· Apr 23

It is to weep. SSs below, from NBC, today. Highlighted authors' response (R) shows remarkable restraint, IMHO. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

The research paper was originally set to appear in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s flagship publication, on March 19. It had already had undergone scientific review and the publication's editors had approved it, current and former CDC employees said.

“Scientific reports are routinely reviewed at multiple levels to ensure they meet the highest standards before publication,” said HHS spokesperson Andrew Nixon. “The MMWR’s editorial assessment identified concerns regarding the methodological approach to estimating vaccine effectiveness and the manuscript was not accepted for publication.”

[O,RLY?]

Nixon previously told NBC News that the report was delayed after the CDC's acting director, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, expressed concerns about the method used to calculate vaccine effectiveness. The Washington Post was first to report the report's delay and subsequent cancellation.

An HHS official said the authors of the manuscript did not want to adjust their methodology.

@kfunk937.bsky.social@kfunk937· Mar 1

One of my cats made peace with the 'possums on the patio, who were eating her snacks and drinking her water It was sightly reminiscent of Loony Tunes, Ralph and Sam, punching in at the timeclock

@kfunk937.bsky.social@kfunk937· Feb 26

This does not inspire confidence

@kfunk937.bsky.social@kfunk937· Feb 25

In today's 🎵One of These Things is Not Like the Others 🎵entries: Cream Cheese Recall; Nobel Winner Resigns Over Epstein Ties, and more (links in MedpageToday article, below)

Assorted flavors of cream cheese were recalled by Made Fresh Salads due to possible Listeria contamination, according to an FDA notice.

Nobel Prize-winner Richard Axel, MD, is resigning as co-director of Columbia University's Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute after revelations of his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. (UPI)

Dentists keep prescribing clindamycin despite its boxed warning. (CIDRAP)

Measles may just be the start, as nine more diseases threaten to make comebacks, the Washington Post reported.

Recent research challenges claims made by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about vaccines, acetaminophen, and antidepressants. (NBC News)

Mainstream medicine critic Casey Means, MD, President Trump's nominee for surgeon general, will face the Senate health committee today to discuss her credentials and support of Kennedy's agenda. (New York Times)

@kfunk937.bsky.social@kfunk937· Feb 5

Multiple tools, too (inc. facial recognition); this from 30 Jan:

@kfunk937.bsky.social@kfunk937· Jan 8

Your image is an altered photo (from a rally held at the Mayo Clinic Center on October 4, 2018); T-shirt originally read: "Trump Pence 2020" and "Keep America Great!" IOW, it's fake. (Source: www.snopes.com/fact-check/t...) Deletion is highly recommended. Do better.

@kfunk937.bsky.social@kfunk937· Dec 14

@kfunk937.bsky.social@kfunk937· Dec 10

The arrest warrant is from 2023, on charges of fraud and money laundering (related to the Pandora affair); the request to Interpol appears to be new. IOW, it concerns other conduct, namely corruption. www.politico.com/news/2025/12...

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Honduras Attorney General Johel Zelaya said Monday that he had ordered Honduran authorities and asked Interpol to execute a 2023 arrest order for ex-President Juan Orlando Hernández, pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Zelaya included a photo of the two-year-old order signed by a Supreme Court magistrate for alleged fraud and money laundering charges. The order says that it must be executed “in the case that the accused is freed by United States authorities.”

Dozens of Honduran officials and politicians were implicated in the so-called Pandora case in which Honduran prosecutors alleged government funds were diverted through a network on nongovernmental organizations to political parties, including Hernández’s 2013 presidential campaign.

@kfunk937.bsky.social@kfunk937· Oct 30

[link to archived article]
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Source, headline, and subhead:

wp EXCLUSIVE

How Jack Smith’s strongest case against Donald Trump collapsed

Seeking to get the classified documents case to a jury before the 2024 election, the special counsel made a fateful decision that some in his office saw as a misstep.

[link to archived article]

@kfunk937.bsky.social@kfunk937· Oct 28

Not to detract from the "Sir, this a a Wendy's drivethru" moment, but the patches/insignia indicate this individual is Border Patrol, not specifically ICE at least, maybe not until the midnight massacre in ICE leadership yesterday

@kfunk937.bsky.social@kfunk937· Oct 12

Mandatory lotus

@kfunk937.bsky.social@kfunk937· Jul 9

For those asking where to get vetted, reliable information on routine pediatric vaccines in present-day USA, immunize.org has y'all covered: LetsGetRealAboutVaccines.org, Immunize.org’s newest website, provides credible, plain-language information about routine pediatric vaccines.

Alt-text [w/ editorial comments, links, etc.] follows:

The Let's Get Real campaign, created in 2024, was originally researched and reviewed by [qualified] medical, public health, and communications experts at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) agencies. The development team worked with parents and providers to find the right tone and focus on key issues. The HHS capaign ended in 2025 [natch]. Immunize[dot]org acquired the content to continue providing this clear and accurate information.

Key features of LetsGetReal[dot]org (also accessible via LetsGetRealAboutVaccines[dot]org include [list follows]:
- Personal stories to convey important facts and plain language to debunk misinformation
- Information that is real, balanced, and unbiased
- Content in English and Spanish (Hablemos en Serio [at https://letsgetrealaboutvaccines.org/es]

LetsGetReal[dot]org is divided into four main parts [list follows:

- Learn about Children’s Vaccines: This section offers answers to help families separate fact from fiction and to learn why most adults make sure their children receive vaccines. It addresses vaccine-preventable diseases, vaccine safety, vaccine science, the vaccination schedule, and common questions.
- Separate Fact from Fiction: This section gives families tools to separate what’s true from what’s not. It highlights subsections such as Understanding Risk, Correlation vs. Causation, and the Credibility Checklist.
- Share the Facts: This is an extensive searchable library of parent-tested materials, including shareable social media graphics, videos, infographics, and fact sheets.
- Help Patients: This section features a provider-tested approach called ARM (Act, Recommend, Motivate), to aid vaccine conversations. [letsgetrealaboutvaccines[dot]org/childrens-vaccine-resources-for-healthcare-providers/the-arm-approach]

Please explore LetsGetReal.org and see for yourself. We welcome feedback at www.immunize.org/about/org/contact.

@kfunk937.bsky.social@kfunk937· Jun 11

How I acquired next-door friends while rewarding myself for washing walls and windows of the house into which I was about to, and used to live in: Musician, fellow activists-aligned, next door; I didn't even know that we were co-workers, until then. Windows clean more easily when open.

Alt text:

Lyrics

Well I’m on my way to heaven
We shall not be moved
On my way to heaven
We shall not be moved
Just like a tree, standing by the water
We shall not be moved

Chorus:
We– shall not, we shall not be moved
We– shall not, we shall not be moved
Just like a tree, standing by the water
We shall not be moved

On the road to freedom, we shall not be moved…

Chorus en Español:

No, no, no, no nos moveran!
No, no, no nos moveran!

Como un arbol firme junto al rio
No nos moveran

Unidos en la lucha, no nos moveran
Unidos en la lucha, no nos moveran
Como un arbol firme junto al rio
No nos moveran

@kfunk937.bsky.social@kfunk937· Jun 11

Baton Rouge, implacable, courageous, peaceful, non-violence

Young black woman expresses "We will not be moved," to police, courageously, peacefully, implacable

BLM, Baton Rouge

We stand on the shoulders of giants.

@kfunk937.bsky.social@kfunk937· May 20

Exquisite citation, as usual. Let's all go back to Ella:

@kfunk937.bsky.social@kfunk937· Apr 29

You may want to reconsider your word choice: www.grammarly.com/commonly-con...

How do you use the word flaunt in a sentence?
The word flaunt is typically used when someone wants to show off something they are proud of or consider valuable. It is a verb that implies the act of proudly displaying one's or achievements to attract admiration or envy. Flaunt is often seen in a negative light, as it implies vanity and self-importance.
Examples of flaunt in a sentence:
She loved to flaunt her designer wardrobe at every social gathering.
Despite his considerable wealth, he never felt the need to flaunt it.
Celebrities often flaunt their luxurious lifestyles on social media.

How do you use the word flout in a sentence?
The term flout is used to describe an act of deliberately disobeying or showing contempt for rules or norms. It's a verb indicating defiance and a deliberate attempt to undermine the relevance of certain rules or laws. It is commonly used in discussions about social behavior, legal cases, or ethical debates.
Examples of flout in a sentence:
The rebels continue to flout the ceasefire agreement, leading to further conflicts.
He was fired for flouting the city's parking regulations.
Despite the company's strict policies, some employees flout the dress code on casual Fridays.

@kfunk937.bsky.social@kfunk937· Apr 25

Who does he think he is, Mike Flynn? (excerpts from Dana Priest's The Disruptive Career of Michael Flynn, Trump’s National-Security Adviser, @newyorker.com , 2016: www.newyorker.com/news/news-de... )

Flynn broke rules he thought were stupid. He once told me about a period he spent assigned to a C.I.A. station in Iraq, when he would sometimes sneak out of the compound without the "insane" required approval from C.I.A. headquarters in Langley, Virginia. [highlighted sentence follows] He had technicians secretly install an Internet connection in his Pentagon office, even though it was forbidden. [end highlighted sentence] There was also the time he gave classified information to NATO allies without approval, an incident which prompted an investigation, and a warning from superiors. During his stint as Mullen's intelligence chief, Flynn would often write "This is bullshit!" in the margins of classified papers he was obliged to pass on to his boss, someone who saw those papers told me.

Flynn also began to seek the Washington spotlight. But, without loyal junior officers at his side to vet his facts, he found even more trouble. His subordinates started a list of what they called "Flynn facts," things he would say that weren't true, like when he asserted that three-quarters of all new cell phones were bought by Africans or, later, that Iran had killed more Americans than Al Qaeda. In private, his staff tried to dissuade him from repeating these lines.

Flynn's temper also flared. He berated people in front of colleagues. Soon, according to former associates, a parallel power structure developed within the D.I.A. to fence him in, and to keep the nearly seventeen-thousand-person agency working. "He created massive antibodies in the building," the former colleague said.

Flynn had been on the job just eighteen months when James Clapper told him he had to go. Clapper said he could stay for another nine months, until his successor was vetted and confirmed, according to two people familiar with their conversation. Flynn was livid.

@kfunk937.bsky.social@kfunk937· Mar 20

Questionable Maybe you should ask the SBA IG? Or, better yet, ask yourself why Trump summarily fired 17 Inspectors General without notice or cause,within days of taking office, including SBA'G IG, WHOSE JOB IT WAS TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY AND GO AFTER FRAUD, WASTE, AND ABUSE. (SS, early 2024)

@kfunk937.bsky.social@kfunk937· Mar 15

Trump Administration Appears to Launch 'Alien Enemies Act' Deportation Program www.justsecurity.org/109133/alien...

@kfunk937.bsky.social@kfunk937· Feb 26

That "snag" is much more porous than most people realise. For instance, lawful permanent residents are exempt from most restrictions, which would include most hypothetical "Gold Card" holders. (Source includes by-state details: lewisbrisbois.com/newsroom/leg... )

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March 15, 2024 (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) - On July 1, 2023, a new Florida law (Senate Bill 264) went into effect, restricting foreign investment in Florida real estate from specific countries, and enacting a near-ban on property purchases by Chinese, Russian and other foreign nationals.

Senate Bill 264, titled “Interests of Foreign Countries,” prohibits Chinese nationals and nationals from other countries, including Russia, from buying land unless they are American citizens or permanent residents. In addition to Florida, over 20 other states currently have laws restricting foreign private investment in real estate, including primarily agricultural land.

This update builds on a May 19, 2023, Lewis Brisbois publication analyzing Florida’s new law restricting foreign citizens from buying land in in that state and a July 5, 2023, Lewis Brisbois publication discussing a lawsuit challenging the new Florida law.

Currently, states that have introduced or passed laws restricting foreign private investment in agricultural land include: [alphabetical by-state details list follows]

@kfunk937.bsky.social@kfunk937· Feb 24

"The movie has moved up the charts by 2590 places since yesterday." + 1 👍

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The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob is 5206 on the JustWatch Daily Streaming Charts today. The movie has moved up the charts by 2590 places since yesterday. In the United States, it is currently more popular than Easter Bloody Easter but less popular than The Professor.

@kfunk937.bsky.social@kfunk937· Feb 14

(L) What they believe they're projecting -vs-(R) what is projected

Male silverback mountain gorilla, charging in aggressive display

Frilled lizard, female, mouth open

These Austrailian lizards have a lovely ruff that exaggerates their size, butare small, even tiny, compared to a dominant male mountain gorilla..

@kfunk937.bsky.social@kfunk937· Feb 3

Have you read the article yet?

@kfunk937.bsky.social@kfunk937· Jan 26