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They Laughed When I Sat Down At The Piano …
Pinned
“A lot of things, a lot of very cruel things, have got to happen to a fool before his mind can change its thoughts.”
- Louis-Ferdinand Celine
- Louis-Ferdinand Celine
Condolences on their loss to the former consultants at Monitor Group who helped write the doctoral thesis Saif al-Islam Gaddafi submitted to the London School of Economics.
Libya's Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, who crushed dissent then sought political comeback, dies at 53 reut.rs/4adBaGb
Libya's Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, who crushed dissent then sought political comeback, dies at 53
Libya's Saif al-Islam Gaddafi went from his notorious father's heir apparent to a decade of captivity and obscurity in a remote hill town before launching a presidential bid that helped derail an attempted election.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Condolences on their loss to the former consultants at Monitor Group who helped write the doctoral thesis Saif al-Islam Gaddafi submitted to the London School of Economics.
Dimon calls Armstrong a liar. Says Armstrong is "full of shit".
Coinbase chief Brian Armstrong is clashing with Jamie Dimon and other bank stewards over the future of finance.
The Crypto CEO Who’s Become Enemy No. 1 on Wall Street
Coinbase chief Brian Armstrong is clashing with Jamie Dimon and other bank stewards over the future of finance.
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January 31, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Dimon calls Armstrong a liar. Says Armstrong is "full of shit".
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House Homeland Security Committee ranking member Bennie Thompson on the Gottumukkala/ChatGPT story: “At best, he's in over his head, if not unfit to lead. Secretary Noem and her minions are taking a wrecking ball to DHS's credibility and must be stopped."
January 27, 2026 at 10:40 PM
House Homeland Security Committee ranking member Bennie Thompson on the Gottumukkala/ChatGPT story: “At best, he's in over his head, if not unfit to lead. Secretary Noem and her minions are taking a wrecking ball to DHS's credibility and must be stopped."
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TikTok ad platform experiences glitches as US ownership changes—how advertisers were hit
TikTok ad platform experiences glitches as US ownership changes—how advertisers were hit
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January 28, 2026 at 12:51 AM
TikTok ad platform experiences glitches as US ownership changes—how advertisers were hit
The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority has named John Barros as its interim executive director. We spoke with John about the Boston innovation ecosystem a few years ago when he was running for mayor. bit.ly/3nwDS0M
How Will the Next Mayor of Boston Support the Innovation Community?
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January 10, 2026 at 4:34 PM
The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority has named John Barros as its interim executive director. We spoke with John about the Boston innovation ecosystem a few years ago when he was running for mayor. bit.ly/3nwDS0M
Jay Lucas, failed Republican candidate for governor of New Hampshire, charged with defrauding investors in the private equity firm he founded: bit.ly/4jt92my
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January 4, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Jay Lucas, failed Republican candidate for governor of New Hampshire, charged with defrauding investors in the private equity firm he founded: bit.ly/4jt92my
Gary Pilgrim, a founding partner of Pilgrim Baxter who committed securities fraud and breached his fiduciary duties to mutual fund shareholders in order to enrich himself and his friends, has died. bit.ly/4sEPvUz
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January 2, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Gary Pilgrim, a founding partner of Pilgrim Baxter who committed securities fraud and breached his fiduciary duties to mutual fund shareholders in order to enrich himself and his friends, has died. bit.ly/4sEPvUz
Now, it appears, private equity is teaming up with McKinsey to try to ruin fly fishing. bit.ly/4p3y5Og
Private Equity Is Ruining a Beloved Fly-Fishing Brand, Retailers Say
Fly shops across the US are publicly dropping Simms after a private equity roll-up and broader turbulence in the outdoor industry.
bit.ly
December 19, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Now, it appears, private equity is teaming up with McKinsey to try to ruin fly fishing. bit.ly/4p3y5Og
If you're the parent of a child who has money to launder, Binance now offers Binance Junior, a new, parent-controlled crypto account for kids. bit.ly/49VvTV6
Binance Launches 'Binance Junior' Crypto Savings Account for Kids and Teens
/PRNewswire/ -- Binance today announced the launch of Binance Junior, a new parent-controlled app and sub-account for kids and teens, ages 6-17, that offers...
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December 5, 2025 at 6:44 PM
If you're the parent of a child who has money to launder, Binance now offers Binance Junior, a new, parent-controlled crypto account for kids. bit.ly/49VvTV6
John E. Waldron and his wife Amanda Waldron violating the law and damaging the environment on Martha's Vineyard. He is reputedly the COO of Goldman Sachs. bit.ly/4odsTYp
Homeowner Fined Over Alleged Illegal Tree Cutting
Edgartown had strong words and instituted a daily fine against a Katama Bay homeowner who illegally had nearly 20 trees cut down on his property.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:54 PM
John E. Waldron and his wife Amanda Waldron violating the law and damaging the environment on Martha's Vineyard. He is reputedly the COO of Goldman Sachs. bit.ly/4odsTYp
Apparently, it's easy to give a subscription to @netflix.com as a gift: bit.ly/42R9Hag
Netflix Gift Cards
See where to buy gift cards online or at retail stores and how to use them as a payment method or a gift.
bit.ly
October 3, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Apparently, it's easy to give a subscription to @netflix.com as a gift: bit.ly/42R9Hag
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How Europe is being concreted over
How Europe is being concreted over
Every day, more natural spaces are being constructed on. Le Monde and its partners analyzed satellite images to measure the causes and the scale of a major transformation: land take.
www.lemonde.fr
October 1, 2025 at 4:26 AM
How Europe is being concreted over
Another own goal.
Scroll down to read: How the new H1-B fee is hitting in Silicon Valley
"Do you think the $100k fee makes starting a company in the U.S. less appealing?
Absolutely."
bit.ly/42JZOuW
Scroll down to read: How the new H1-B fee is hitting in Silicon Valley
"Do you think the $100k fee makes starting a company in the U.S. less appealing?
Absolutely."
bit.ly/42JZOuW
bit.ly
September 27, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Another own goal.
Scroll down to read: How the new H1-B fee is hitting in Silicon Valley
"Do you think the $100k fee makes starting a company in the U.S. less appealing?
Absolutely."
bit.ly/42JZOuW
Scroll down to read: How the new H1-B fee is hitting in Silicon Valley
"Do you think the $100k fee makes starting a company in the U.S. less appealing?
Absolutely."
bit.ly/42JZOuW
A $100,000 fee on H-1B visas? For some in the current administration, that's just two bags full of cash.
September 23, 2025 at 12:32 PM
A $100,000 fee on H-1B visas? For some in the current administration, that's just two bags full of cash.
It took a while, but former Boston Sports Clubs CEO Patrick Walsh has been ordered to personally reimburse members for fees illegally taken while gyms were closed. bit.ly/47SE5V5
Former Boston Sports Clubs CEO ordered to pay $4 million in restitution after billing gym members during COVID shutdown - The Boston Globe
Patrick Walsh was ordered to pay nearly $4 million in restitution after a court found he deceived gym members and obstructed efforts to cancel memberships.
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September 20, 2025 at 12:03 PM
It took a while, but former Boston Sports Clubs CEO Patrick Walsh has been ordered to personally reimburse members for fees illegally taken while gyms were closed. bit.ly/47SE5V5
Revolut hires former SocGen CEO Frédéric Oudéa bit.ly/4mQq6DN. I'll be interested in seeing who he hires to join him.
Revolut hires former SocGen boss Oudea as West Europe chairman
London-based financial technology company Revolut has hired Frederic Oudea, the former CEO of France's Societe Generale, as chairman of its Western Europe hub in Paris, as it prepares to apply for a banking licence in the country.
bit.ly
September 8, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Revolut hires former SocGen CEO Frédéric Oudéa bit.ly/4mQq6DN. I'll be interested in seeing who he hires to join him.
I image this bank has been banned in Florida. Mentioning it in a classroom is probably illegal. bit.ly/45THQH5
TransBnk raises $25m Series B funding round
India-based transaction banking platform TransBnk has raised $25 million in a Series B funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners.
bit.ly
August 30, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I image this bank has been banned in Florida. Mentioning it in a classroom is probably illegal. bit.ly/45THQH5
Cassidy's ability to practice medicine should be withdrawn.
‘Lacking Legitimacy’: Sen. Bill Cassidy Breaks With RFK Jr. After CDC Leadership Exodus
He called on a key government vaccine panel to postpone its upcoming meeting.
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He called on a key government vaccine panel to postpone its upcoming meeting.
www.notus.org/health-scien...
‘Lacking Legitimacy’: Sen. Bill Cassidy Breaks With RFK Jr. After CDC Leadership Exodus
He called on a key government vaccine panel to postpone its upcoming meeting.
www.notus.org
August 28, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Cassidy's ability to practice medicine should be withdrawn.
Kushner was convicted of illegal campaign contributions, tax evasion, and witness tampering, and sentenced to 2 years in prison. He also hired a prostitute to seduce his brother-in-law, arranged to record a sexual encounter between the two and sent the tape to his sister.
We didn't send our best.
We didn't send our best.
US ambassador accuses France of 'lack of sufficient action' on antisemitism
US ambassador accuses France of 'lack of sufficient action' on antisemitism
Charles Kusher, the new United States ambassador to France, sent a letter to President Emmanuel Macron criticizing France's plan to recognize the State of Palestine, days after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a similar move.
www.lemonde.fr
August 25, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Kushner was convicted of illegal campaign contributions, tax evasion, and witness tampering, and sentenced to 2 years in prison. He also hired a prostitute to seduce his brother-in-law, arranged to record a sexual encounter between the two and sent the tape to his sister.
We didn't send our best.
We didn't send our best.
What's left of the CFPB sues Andreessen Horowitz
-backed Synapse, plans to compensate consumers harmed by the bankrupt company, asks the court to prohibit Synapse from selling customer data. bit.ly/4lBVjcn
-backed Synapse, plans to compensate consumers harmed by the bankrupt company, asks the court to prohibit Synapse from selling customer data. bit.ly/4lBVjcn
CFPB Sues Synapse, Seeking to Compensate Victims From Civil Penalty Fund | PYMNTS.com
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) aims to provide compensation from its Civil Penalty Fund to consumers harmed by the actions of the
bit.ly
August 22, 2025 at 12:25 PM
What's left of the CFPB sues Andreessen Horowitz
-backed Synapse, plans to compensate consumers harmed by the bankrupt company, asks the court to prohibit Synapse from selling customer data. bit.ly/4lBVjcn
-backed Synapse, plans to compensate consumers harmed by the bankrupt company, asks the court to prohibit Synapse from selling customer data. bit.ly/4lBVjcn
Seventeen, the documentary Xerox and Lawrence Grossman (at the time the president of PBS) didn't want you to see, streams for free on @kanopy.com.
Joel DeMott, Whose Documentary Was Rejected by PBS, Dies at 78 www.nytimes.com/2025/08/16/a...
Joel DeMott, Whose Documentary Was Rejected by PBS, Dies at 78
www.nytimes.com
August 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Seventeen, the documentary Xerox and Lawrence Grossman (at the time the president of PBS) didn't want you to see, streams for free on @kanopy.com.