⛔️🇬🇧UK businessman faces no punitive action after admitting to violating Russia sanctions (more) https://kyivindependent.com/uk-businessman-faces-no-charges-after-admitting-to-violating-russia-sanctions/ #Ukraine #NukesForUkraine #SouthKorea #Japan #Press #Taiwan #Media #NukesOrNATO #USA #US #UK #EU #NATO #News #UnitedStates #EuropeanUnion #UnitedKingdom #russiaUkraineWar #10yrInvasionofUkraine
Additionally, Space Moose is eating all my Notifications on Qoto. I hear the Notification blurp but there are no Notifications.
#HashTagGames
#HeroOrVillainsUniqueTalent
Everyone's familiar with the Bit Bucket, but only the BBS folks on the U'ni Net are familiar with the similarly-inclined Space Moose.
And it looks like the Space Moose ate #FriendicaMyPortal tonight.
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Gladiators as heroes? Not to everyone in ancient Rome. A classics professor explores how the two “Gladiator” films misrepresent the way Roman gladiators and their bodies were viewed by their republic-minded Romans. https://theconversation.com/to-some-ancient-romans-gladiators-were-the-embodiment-of-tyranny-243247
@histodons #Histodons #Gladiator #GladiatorII
“Experts on 100 years of strongman rulers say that a buffoonish-looking authoritarian is actually the most dangerous kind, because at the end of the day they can and will still govern as a king. Trump remains on track for his two most dangerous programs that won’t require congressional action…” - Will Bunch https://archive.ph/2024.11.24-173559/https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/pam-bondi-ag-nomination-election-denial-20241124.html
Most of the column is, importantly, a sober look at how dangerous Bondi is.
NASA: Mystery of Life’s Handedness Deepens
https://www.nasa.gov/science-research/planetary-science/astrobiology/nasa-mystery-of-lifes-handedness-deepens/?utm_source=DamnInteresting
Coyote attack on dog in Liberty Village leaves woman shaken
A Toronto woman fears coyotes are becoming more brazen in the city after one attacked her dog right outside her home in Liberty Village last week.
#cbc #news #News #Canada #Toronto
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/coyote-attacks-dog-liberty-village-1.7392166?cmp=rss
https://www.europesays.com/1635839/ PKK members record their last moments with a GoPro during an attack on a Turkish outpost in foggy weather (Long and HD version) #CombatFootage #Conflicts
Crenier in motion.
If this flame is beautiful, ⭐ or boost this post to improve its chances for future breedings.
#fractal
Protests Erupt in El Salvador Against Bukele’s Crackdown
Hundreds of Salvadorans protested on Saturday to demand the release of “innocent” individuals imprisoned during President Nayib Bukele’s crackdown on gangs. The demonstration, which took place in the historic center of the city, was joined by doctors and teachers calling for improved public services. “Freedom now,” read a banner carried by members of the Victims […] [...]
#ElSalvador #Featured #LatinAmerica #News
https://ticotimes.net/2024/11/24/protests-erupt-in-el-salvador-against-bukeles-crackdown
Great overview of the possible consequences of Trump's election and his cabinet picks for Latin America. https://responsiblestatecraft.org/trump-latin-america/
There's this reflexive "but what if" concern about #UBI where a lot of people would quit working, but that really overlooks how much people are hustling and doing useless work just to stay secure. Invisible hand of the market, is really just holding the leash.
https://www.europesays.com/1635842/ Act now for $7,500 EV tax credit: There’s ‘real risk’ Trump will axe funding in 2025. Prospective car buyers considering an electric vehicle may need to act fast to get a Biden-era EV tax credit worth up to $7,500. Trump reportedly aims to eliminate the EV credits to raise money for tax cuts. #Energy
How would I go about paying someone – a philosophy graduate student? – who has a good knowledge of Aristotle to answer some questions about his doctrine of the Uncaused First Cause or Unmoved Mover¹?
Aristotle tutored Alexander the Great, so it seems fitting that a student of Aristotle should tutor me. I too weep because I have no worlds left to conquer.
G+ refugee and simply want my instance to work reliably.