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Investment advisor since 1980, musician, photographer, athlete, licensed sailboat captain and instructor, fiction/non-fiction reader, family man (not necessarily in that order)
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“Republicans are over here being straight-up mercenaries,” @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social told The Atlantic. “Democrats give everybody Fridays off and talk about work-life balance.” She apologized for yelling into the phone. Democrats “are not built for when the fascists come,” she concluded.
February 13, 2026 at 3:45 AM
“Republicans are over here being straight-up mercenaries,” @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social told The Atlantic. “Democrats give everybody Fridays off and talk about work-life balance.” She apologized for yelling into the phone. Democrats “are not built for when the fascists come,” she concluded.
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“Three million dollars could have paid roughly 27 of the 300 reporters, photographers and editors who were sacked by Lewis before he took his own professional life and resigned under pressure.”
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Three Million Reasons to Facepalm
— So.
open.substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:09 PM
“Three million dollars could have paid roughly 27 of the 300 reporters, photographers and editors who were sacked by Lewis before he took his own professional life and resigned under pressure.”
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The administration can try to play the “we did what we came to do, and we’re leaving“ card in Minnesota, but nobody will believe them. It’s clear that their own brutal excesses plus the great courage and resistance of the people, plus a lot of video, forced their hand and made them look for the exit
February 12, 2026 at 4:53 PM
The administration can try to play the “we did what we came to do, and we’re leaving“ card in Minnesota, but nobody will believe them. It’s clear that their own brutal excesses plus the great courage and resistance of the people, plus a lot of video, forced their hand and made them look for the exit
Sagres, Portugal
February 12, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Sagres, Portugal
Sagres, Portugal
February 11, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Sagres, Portugal
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From former stagecoach stops to long-running Italian restaurants, these 8 establishments continue to offer places to gather, celebrate, and experience Santa Barbara’s past.
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8 Historic Santa Barbara Bars That Are Still Pouring Drinks Today - edhat
Santa Barbara’s most historic bars and restaurants, from 1868 to 1979, these bars are long-standing spaces that still have original character.
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February 10, 2026 at 6:44 PM
From former stagecoach stops to long-running Italian restaurants, these 8 establishments continue to offer places to gather, celebrate, and experience Santa Barbara’s past.
www.edhat.com/news/histori...
#edhat #SBnews
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#edhat #SBnews
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Rep. Lieu: “Howard Lutnick must resign… The Epstein Files new release shows that not only did Howard Lutnick lie to the American people, he went into business with Jeffrey Epstein, he visited Epstein Island, and Howard Lutnick did this knowing how evil Epstein was.”
February 10, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Rep. Lieu: “Howard Lutnick must resign… The Epstein Files new release shows that not only did Howard Lutnick lie to the American people, he went into business with Jeffrey Epstein, he visited Epstein Island, and Howard Lutnick did this knowing how evil Epstein was.”
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(CNN) - The United States has fallen to its worst-ever position in a leading global index that measures perception of corruption in the public sector among independent experts and businesspeople.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:25 PM
(CNN) - The United States has fallen to its worst-ever position in a leading global index that measures perception of corruption in the public sector among independent experts and businesspeople.
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When a business complains about a negative review, Yelp doesn’t decide who’s “right.” Section 230 means platforms can host user speech without becoming judges. www.eff.org/pages/inter...
The Internet Still Works: Yelp Protects Consumer Reviews
Section 230 helps make it possible for online communities to host user speech: from restaurant reviews, to fan fiction, to collaborative encyclopedias. But recent debates about the law often overlook
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February 10, 2026 at 11:27 PM
When a business complains about a negative review, Yelp doesn’t decide who’s “right.” Section 230 means platforms can host user speech without becoming judges. www.eff.org/pages/inter...
Setúbal, Portugal
February 10, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Setúbal, Portugal
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wine tasting in Los Olivos, CA
February 9, 2026 at 2:42 PM
wine tasting in Los Olivos, CA
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If Dems are smart they will pull on the Lutnick thread.
Massie on Howard Lutnick: "He should just resign. Three people in Great Britain resigned for less than what we've seen Howard Lutnick lie about. He clearly went to the island, if we believe what's in these files. He was in business with Jeffrey Epstein."
February 8, 2026 at 5:53 PM
If Dems are smart they will pull on the Lutnick thread.
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In a No Shit Sherlock quote, one wonders what he makes of all his idiotic moves that repelled the Post audience over the last year and made them cancel in droves. I mean, data, dude.
February 8, 2026 at 3:38 PM
In a No Shit Sherlock quote, one wonders what he makes of all his idiotic moves that repelled the Post audience over the last year and made them cancel in droves. I mean, data, dude.
Lisbon, Portugal
February 8, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Lisbon, Portugal
Sagres, Portugal
February 7, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Sagres, Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal
February 6, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal
February 4, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Lisbon, Portugal
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Trump now demands $1B from Harvard
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Trump Says He’s Seeking $1 Billion From Harvard University
President Donald Trump said he’s seeking $1 billion in “damages” from Harvard University after the New York Times reported that his administration had backed off demands for $200 million to satisfy ac...
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February 3, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Trump now demands $1B from Harvard
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Lisbon, Portugal
February 3, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Lisbon, Portugal
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Don’t make the mistake of lumping this in with weekly Trump outrages. This is the knife at the jugular of democracy. It should be an absolute call to maximum resistance for all patriots.
Trump, in an Escalation, Calls for Republicans to ‘Nationalize’ Elections www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
Trump, in an Escalation, Calls for Republicans to ‘Nationalize’ Elections www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
Trump, in an Escalation, Calls for Republicans to ‘Nationalize’ Elections
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Don’t make the mistake of lumping this in with weekly Trump outrages. This is the knife at the jugular of democracy. It should be an absolute call to maximum resistance for all patriots.
Trump, in an Escalation, Calls for Republicans to ‘Nationalize’ Elections www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
Trump, in an Escalation, Calls for Republicans to ‘Nationalize’ Elections www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
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By freedom, he means for white billionaires
February 3, 2026 at 1:43 AM
By freedom, he means for white billionaires
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"These arrests also remind us that no one has been more instrumental than Attorney General Pam Bondi in the assault on Americans’ civil liberties and the rule of law domestically and internationally."
Arresting Two Journalists Is Pure Fascism
Pam Bondi must go.
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February 2, 2026 at 1:22 PM
"These arrests also remind us that no one has been more instrumental than Attorney General Pam Bondi in the assault on Americans’ civil liberties and the rule of law domestically and internationally."
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Yosemite, Glacier, and other NPS sites are ditching timed-entry programs and reservation systems, raising fears that summer crowds may overwhelm some popular destinations.
National Parks Reservations May Soon Be a Thing of the Past
Yosemite, Glacier, and other NPS sites are ditching timed-entry programs and reservation systems, raising fears that summer crowds may overwhelm some popular destinations.
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February 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Yosemite, Glacier, and other NPS sites are ditching timed-entry programs and reservation systems, raising fears that summer crowds may overwhelm some popular destinations.
Lisbon, Portugal
February 2, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Lisbon, Portugal