MissEllieMP
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Wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend. Knitter, Quilter. Still have my Boston accent. Resident in the DMV. Washington Nationals fan. Life-long Democrat. Retired biotech quality professional. Science fiction aficionado.
Life is short. Vote for Democrats.
Life is short. Vote for Democrats.
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Across Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, and beyond, a hidden criminal empire has exploded – built on human trafficking, online scamming compounds, and billions in stolen funds.
How Southeast Asia Became the Scam Capital of the World
It's the untold story of cybercrime, human trafficking, global fraud. Across Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, and beyond, a hidden criminal empire has exploded – built on human trafficking, online scamming…
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December 1, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Across Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, and beyond, a hidden criminal empire has exploded – built on human trafficking, online scamming compounds, and billions in stolen funds.
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For a decade, U.S. foreign policy in Central Asia has been channeled through the C5+1. What is the C5+1?
US & Central Asia: What Is the C5+1?
On November 6, 2025, the Central Asian presidents will gather in Washington DC. The summit will be the crowning achievement for a decade-old format.
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For a decade, U.S. foreign policy in Central Asia has been channeled through the C5+1. What is the C5+1?
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How did the online scam industry take root in Southeast Asia, and how did it grow to such massive proportions?
How Southeast Asia Became the Scam Capital of the World
How did the online scam industry take root in Southeast Asia, and how did it grow to such massive proportions?
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November 30, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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ok, genius…..if we must buy our own insurance directly from the insurance companies, how does that prevent money from going to the “BIG,FAT,RICH INSURANCE COMPANIES"
November 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
ok, genius…..if we must buy our own insurance directly from the insurance companies, how does that prevent money from going to the “BIG,FAT,RICH INSURANCE COMPANIES"
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When a medical supply vendor is given access to a hospital, and instead tours the ER looking for brown people to profile, they do not deserve to be in the healthcare business. Galenus Medical, let’s make them famous.
November 17, 2025 at 11:37 PM
When a medical supply vendor is given access to a hospital, and instead tours the ER looking for brown people to profile, they do not deserve to be in the healthcare business. Galenus Medical, let’s make them famous.
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The Trump administration’s transactional style was on fully display last week, with savvy Central Asian businessmen just as keen to get in on a deal.
When Central Asia Came to Washington
The Trump administration’s transactional style was on fully display, with savvy Central Asian businessmen just as keen to get in on a deal.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The Trump administration’s transactional style was on fully display last week, with savvy Central Asian businessmen just as keen to get in on a deal.
In case anyone is interested in my process, what I did was print out the words on parchment paper ..not all printers can do this, but my HP7640 has been known to print vellum so I gave it a try. #quiltsky
October 27, 2025 at 1:59 PM
In case anyone is interested in my process, what I did was print out the words on parchment paper ..not all printers can do this, but my HP7640 has been known to print vellum so I gave it a try. #quiltsky
So excited my daughter just picked me up a 1951 Singer Featherweight at an estate sale in DC for 75% off of the $525 price tag, all kinds of attachments and including a buttonholer. I was born in 1951 and I’ve always wanted one from that year. Looks to be in great shape.
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October 26, 2025 at 6:08 PM
So excited my daughter just picked me up a 1951 Singer Featherweight at an estate sale in DC for 75% off of the $525 price tag, all kinds of attachments and including a buttonholer. I was born in 1951 and I’ve always wanted one from that year. Looks to be in great shape.
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Working from the excellent poster that now symbolizes our resistance, this is raw edge appliqué technique I learned from @lindadiakquilts which will be the center piece of a wall hanging for my daughter who lives in DC. It will be surrounded by one fingered salutes.
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October 22, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Working from the excellent poster that now symbolizes our resistance, this is raw edge appliqué technique I learned from @lindadiakquilts which will be the center piece of a wall hanging for my daughter who lives in DC. It will be surrounded by one fingered salutes.
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Wondering if there is a whole bunch of asbestos dust being kicked up in DC. Be a shame if someone got sick from it.
October 21, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Wondering if there is a whole bunch of asbestos dust being kicked up in DC. Be a shame if someone got sick from it.
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Did you know, The Diplomat has a new YouTube Channel? We'll be rolling out a steady stream of video explainers there. All the nuance and detail from The Diplomat you know, in a new format.
Diplomat Asia
Welcome to Diplomat Asia, the YouTube channel of The Diplomat Magazine. We're the premier international current-affairs magazine for the Asia-Pacific region, now bringing you in-depth explainers on…
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The seven words that changed the face of censorship. Read Frederic J. Frommer’s latest.
George Carlin and his 'seven dirty words' long ago provoked the government
Taking on the government came at a cost, but the comedian couldn't live a lie.
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October 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
The seven words that changed the face of censorship. Read Frederic J. Frommer’s latest.
Haha no trump takes on new meaning.
October 10, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Haha no trump takes on new meaning.
Wish I could get a haircut at a decent place where there are no pretentious assholes.
October 3, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Wish I could get a haircut at a decent place where there are no pretentious assholes.
I hate him with every fiber of my being.
September 30, 2025 at 10:30 PM
I hate him with every fiber of my being.
I think his ridiculous speech to military leaders will lead to an increased likelihood of the military deposing the tyrant.
September 30, 2025 at 1:07 PM
I think his ridiculous speech to military leaders will lead to an increased likelihood of the military deposing the tyrant.