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Tuesday, April 21, 2026, News and CommentaryIRAN-U.S. CEASEFIRE EXPIRES TODAY.
Talks Between Iran and U.S. From the Middle East Eye: Iran rejects second round of talks, cites ‘excessive’ US demands. From Naked Capitalism: Iran War: Talks Kiboshed, U.S. Seizes Iranian Tanker, Leaks Confirm Mad King Claims UPDATE. From Anadolu Agency: Iran to attend 2nd round of talks with US despite Strait of Hormuz hostilities: Pakistani sources. Iranian delegation expected to arrive for much-publicized talks on Tuesday, according to Pakistani sources
From Unherd: [/i]Obama is anointing Mamdani as his Democratic successor. [Ed: that's what the much publicized meeting in NYC at a child care center is all about.]
Food Insecurity. From Lew Rockwell: Iran War: Sleepwalking Into Starvation.[Ed: N. America will not feel the brunt of food shortages but prices will rise significantly.] From the Guardian: Oats, sardines and crisps: emergency foods to stockpile – and why you should share them. In turbulent times, experts recommend building up a store of food if possible – focusing on long-life, no-cook items. [Ed: interesting thing is that a mainstream media paper is spreading this sort of advice.]
From Dogster: From Grief to Gratitude: How One “Potato” and a Road Trip Changed Everything
Kash Patel. From Just the News: FBI director says arrests are coming related to 2016 Russia probe: 'Never going to let this go'. Maria Bartiromo asked Patel if the FBI has evidence of election fraud in 2020. From CNBC: Kash Patel Sues the Atlantic for $250M. FBI director alleges critical article was published with known falsehoods. [Ed: it is official.]
From Of Two Minds Blog: Sell Now: Here's Why. [Ed: recommended.]
From the Express: Nigel Farage vows to deport 400,000 to end 'invasion of Britain'. [Ed: this pledge may win him the next election.]
AI. From Futurism: Millions of Americans Are Talking to AI Instead of Going to the Doctor, and It’s Giving Them Horrendously Flawed Medical Advice. [Ed: and, yet, many drs are using AI these days, so you don't know who/what is diagnosing you when you are in the drs office.] From Blood in the Machine: Why the AI backlash has turned violent. And why it's probably only going to get worse from here. From Start Up Fortune: Thousands of CEOs say AI has delivered almost nothing and economists are dusting off a 40-year-old paradox to explain why. [Ed: the Solow Paradox: you can see the computer age everywhere but in the productivity statistics.] From BM Open: AI Chatbots Confidently Deliver Bad Cancer Advice. Study finds nearly half of medical answers from chatbots 'problematic'
From Pinterest: A Rescue Full of Love!
Iran War. From Scott Ritter: The Consequences of Incompetence. The US lost the first round of the war with Iran decisively. If Trump decides to go a second round, the results will be disastrous for American and its allies. From Moon of Alabama: War On Iran: – All Signs Point To Escalation. [Ed: I fear this assessment is correct.] From Zero Hedge: 'Highly Unlikely' US Will Extend Iran Ceasefire, 'Lots Of Bombs Will Go Off' If No Deal: Trump. Ghalibaf: about to reveal new cards on the battlefield...
From IEEE Spectrum: How Engineers Kick-Started the Scientific Method. Francis Bacon was inspired by the inventors of his day. [Ed: for Brad.]
From Jonathan Turley: “Use the Momentum”: The EU Moves to Destroy the Last Vestiges of National Sovereignty. [Ed: Orban's defeat means the EU loses its most effective barrier to its policies.]
From Newsweek: Dog Skips Vet Appointment to Show Up at Daycare Unannounced: ‘Zero Remorse’.
Strait of Hormuz. FromInternational Man: The War Will Be Won or Lost at the Strait of Hormuz AND Hormuz Blockade, Fertilizer Shock, Food Crisis — What Most People Don’t See Coming. From Portfolio Armor: Schrödinger’s Strait. "Over the weekend, the Strait of Hormuz became Schrödinger’s Strait: open and closed at the same time, depending on which headline you were reading." From Zero Hedge: Hormuz Traffic At Standstill After US Ship Seizure. Confirming the Schrodinger nature of the notorious waterway, the Strait of Hormuz is now just closed even more than before Iran and the US said the vital oil channel had been reopened.
From Newser: Botched Launch Is a Big Setback for Blue Origin. FAA is investigating failure to place satellite in the right orbit
From Al Jazeera: What’s behind the US army’s decision to raise enlistment age to 42? Changes in the US Army's enlistment standards could be an effort to boost recruitment, as numbers have lagged in recent years. [Ed: recruitment is reportedly very good. Why do they need to swell the ranks? Precaution or is something coming?]
From USA Today: Police K-9 heroically tracks down missing autistic child in Florida.
Money. From Bitcoin Magazine: When Quantum Computers Come for Your Bitcoin: What Classical Property Law Says Happens Next. A look at the legal aspects and relevant laws regarding a hypothetical theft of bitcoin utilizing quantum computers. From Unherd: Cash makes a comeback as Europeans prepare for war. [Ed: withdrawals, credit cards, crypto...what do you do if the grid is down?] From AARP: 5 Financial Mistakes That Will Make Your Kids Hate You. Don’t let estate planning blunders, money secrets or other slipups create a rift
From Wag: How Do Dogs See?
Talks Between Iran and U.S. From the Middle East Eye: Iran rejects second round of talks, cites ‘excessive’ US demands. From Naked Capitalism: Iran War: Talks Kiboshed, U.S. Seizes Iranian Tanker, Leaks Confirm Mad King Claims UPDATE. From Anadolu Agency: Iran to attend 2nd round of talks with US despite Strait of Hormuz hostilities: Pakistani sources. Iranian delegation expected to arrive for much-publicized talks on Tuesday, according to Pakistani sources
From Unherd: [/i]Obama is anointing Mamdani as his Democratic successor. [Ed: that's what the much publicized meeting in NYC at a child care center is all about.]
Food Insecurity. From Lew Rockwell: Iran War: Sleepwalking Into Starvation.[Ed: N. America will not feel the brunt of food shortages but prices will rise significantly.] From the Guardian: Oats, sardines and crisps: emergency foods to stockpile – and why you should share them. In turbulent times, experts recommend building up a store of food if possible – focusing on long-life, no-cook items. [Ed: interesting thing is that a mainstream media paper is spreading this sort of advice.]
From Dogster: From Grief to Gratitude: How One “Potato” and a Road Trip Changed Everything
Kash Patel. From Just the News: FBI director says arrests are coming related to 2016 Russia probe: 'Never going to let this go'. Maria Bartiromo asked Patel if the FBI has evidence of election fraud in 2020. From CNBC: Kash Patel Sues the Atlantic for $250M. FBI director alleges critical article was published with known falsehoods. [Ed: it is official.]
From Of Two Minds Blog: Sell Now: Here's Why. [Ed: recommended.]
From the Express: Nigel Farage vows to deport 400,000 to end 'invasion of Britain'. [Ed: this pledge may win him the next election.]
AI. From Futurism: Millions of Americans Are Talking to AI Instead of Going to the Doctor, and It’s Giving Them Horrendously Flawed Medical Advice. [Ed: and, yet, many drs are using AI these days, so you don't know who/what is diagnosing you when you are in the drs office.] From Blood in the Machine: Why the AI backlash has turned violent. And why it's probably only going to get worse from here. From Start Up Fortune: Thousands of CEOs say AI has delivered almost nothing and economists are dusting off a 40-year-old paradox to explain why. [Ed: the Solow Paradox: you can see the computer age everywhere but in the productivity statistics.] From BM Open: AI Chatbots Confidently Deliver Bad Cancer Advice. Study finds nearly half of medical answers from chatbots 'problematic'
From Pinterest: A Rescue Full of Love!
Iran War. From Scott Ritter: The Consequences of Incompetence. The US lost the first round of the war with Iran decisively. If Trump decides to go a second round, the results will be disastrous for American and its allies. From Moon of Alabama: War On Iran: – All Signs Point To Escalation. [Ed: I fear this assessment is correct.] From Zero Hedge: 'Highly Unlikely' US Will Extend Iran Ceasefire, 'Lots Of Bombs Will Go Off' If No Deal: Trump. Ghalibaf: about to reveal new cards on the battlefield...
From IEEE Spectrum: How Engineers Kick-Started the Scientific Method. Francis Bacon was inspired by the inventors of his day. [Ed: for Brad.]
From Jonathan Turley: “Use the Momentum”: The EU Moves to Destroy the Last Vestiges of National Sovereignty. [Ed: Orban's defeat means the EU loses its most effective barrier to its policies.]
From Newsweek: Dog Skips Vet Appointment to Show Up at Daycare Unannounced: ‘Zero Remorse’.
Strait of Hormuz. FromInternational Man: The War Will Be Won or Lost at the Strait of Hormuz AND Hormuz Blockade, Fertilizer Shock, Food Crisis — What Most People Don’t See Coming. From Portfolio Armor: Schrödinger’s Strait. "Over the weekend, the Strait of Hormuz became Schrödinger’s Strait: open and closed at the same time, depending on which headline you were reading." From Zero Hedge: Hormuz Traffic At Standstill After US Ship Seizure. Confirming the Schrodinger nature of the notorious waterway, the Strait of Hormuz is now just closed even more than before Iran and the US said the vital oil channel had been reopened.
From Newser: Botched Launch Is a Big Setback for Blue Origin. FAA is investigating failure to place satellite in the right orbit
From Al Jazeera: What’s behind the US army’s decision to raise enlistment age to 42? Changes in the US Army's enlistment standards could be an effort to boost recruitment, as numbers have lagged in recent years. [Ed: recruitment is reportedly very good. Why do they need to swell the ranks? Precaution or is something coming?]
From USA Today: Police K-9 heroically tracks down missing autistic child in Florida.
Money. From Bitcoin Magazine: When Quantum Computers Come for Your Bitcoin: What Classical Property Law Says Happens Next. A look at the legal aspects and relevant laws regarding a hypothetical theft of bitcoin utilizing quantum computers. From Unherd: Cash makes a comeback as Europeans prepare for war. [Ed: withdrawals, credit cards, crypto...what do you do if the grid is down?] From AARP: 5 Financial Mistakes That Will Make Your Kids Hate You. Don’t let estate planning blunders, money secrets or other slipups create a rift
From Wag: How Do Dogs See?
Monday 20 April 2026
Swalwell & Biden
Monday, April 20, 2026, News and CommentaryBREAKING. From the Spokesman Review: Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president set for landslide election win, exit polls show [Ed: not what the EU wants to hear.]
BREAKING. From France 24: Strong 7.5 earthquake hits off Japan, tsunami warning issued AND More than 60 killed as central Philippines hit by powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake [Ed: at least in the Philippines, the death count is going to go up.]
Claude Mythos. From Entrepreneur: Anthropic warns its new AI could enable ‘weapons we can’t even envision.’ Skeptics aren’t buying it. [Ed: I fall into the skeptics camp.] From Reuters: White House and Anthropic CEO discuss working together amid rising fear about Mythos model
From People: Hero Dog Who Woke Up Owner During RV Fire Honored with a Medal and Firefighter Helmet
From PJ Media: Will This Atlantic Hit Piece Be the Final Straw? [Ed: this is about the recent hit piece of Kash Patel. I include it because the hit piece has been making the rounds, and I wondered about it.]
Immigration. From Zero Hedge: Spain Erupts: Patriots Attacked By Socialist Mob Over Mass Illegal Migrant Amnesty. Street violence flares just days after Spain’s socialist government fast-tracked residency for half a million migrants... [Ed: immigration has the potential to make all of the EU flare with violence.] From Remix News: Spain's Last Chance: Could Far-Left Govt's Mass Legalization Of Migrants Be Blocked By Supreme Court? As tens of thousands of migrants rush embassies across Spain to begin the regularization process, for the Spanish right, the clock is now ticking to save the country... From the Post Millennial: 'Anchor babies' account for nearly 10% of US births: report. Data released by Pew Research shows that 9 percent of all US births in 2023 were to those that were here in the US illegally, or in the country temporarily. [Ed: shockingly high number, if accurate.]
From the BBC: DR Congo accepts first set of deportees from the US. [Ed: offers a glimpse into how 3rd nation deportations are going.]
From The Fence Post: High-tech robotic dogs now on patrol guarding valuable corn crops.
From Reason: Pete Hegseth Wants the D.C. Circuit To Let Him Punish a Senator for Criticizing Him. The defense secretary's asserted authority to control the speech of retired military officers "would chill public participation by veterans," a brief supporting Mark Kelly warns. [Ed: one court has ruled against Hegseth, as it should have, and he is pursuing it to a higher court.]
From In Bitcoin We Trust: The Architecture Of Abundance: How Bitcoin Reveals The Truth Of Time And Technology. [Ed: a tad exaggerated re:prospects, perhaps, but you can't argue with his facts.]
From Inspire More: Salty Dog Is Mad At Mom & Refuses To Forgive Her
Lebanon & Israel Meeting in White House. From Al Monitor: Aoun says Lebanon seeks 'permanent agreements' with Israel after White House invite. Aoun says Lebanon is entering a “new stage” of negotiations with Israel focused on “permanent agreements” following a US-brokered ceasefire and a White House invitation extended to both him and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. From the Jerusalem Post: Netanyahu shocked Trump 'prohibited' strikes on Lebanon, believes it inconsistent with ceasefire. Trump’s public remarks appeared to exceed the text of the US-backed truce, prompting Israeli officials to seek clarification while clashes on the ground continued. [Ed: what is going on in the White House?]
Leo v. Don and Vice Versa. From Politico: Pope Leo XIV says ‘not in my interest at all’ to debate Trump but will keep preaching peace. [Ed: I hope Trump has the sense God gave a rock and stays silent as well.] From FOX News: Pope Leo says remarks about world being 'ravaged by a ?handful of tyrants' were not aimed at Trump: report. Vice President Vance later thanked the pope for clearing the record. [Ed: interesting. I just assumed Leo was slamming Don.]
From the Daily Economy: Taxing, Borrowing, and Printing: Three Ways America Pays for Government. [Ed: with the Iran War, all three will go into high gear.] From David Henderson: Four Facts About Taxes.
From Sunny Skyz: Police Were Called To Check On A 91-Year-Old Woman… They Found Her Busy Trying To Beat Her Video Game High Score. [Ed: not from the Onion.]
AI. From the Post Millennial: Meta to fire 8,000 employees in May, more layoffs to come as company invests in AI. [Ed: investments in AI are likely to create a slew of jobs as well.] From ABC.net: Makers of As Deep as the Grave defend use of AI-generated Val Kilmer in movie. [Ed: I hope this breaks the stranglehold Hollywood has on much of culture.]
AI and the White House. From Politico: US Government Now Wants Anthropic's 'Mythos', Preparing for AI Cybersecurity Threats.
From News Orvis: Dog Sleeping Positions: What the Furry Formations Mean
Cuba. From GZERO: Can Cuba continue to hold off the US? From First Post: Spain, Mexico & Brazil call for dialogue over Cuba crisis as Latin American nation deals with US pressure.
From the Hill: Appeals court green lights Trump’s White House ballroom construction through June. [Ed: given that Trump is using private $, this obstruction is rather petty.]
Strait of Hormuz. From the New York Post: US Navy destroyer ‘blows a hole’ through Iranian cargo ship that tried to break Hormuz blockade, Trump says. [Ed: what would Trump do if Iran seized a U.S. ship off the coast of the U.S.? Tehran vows retaliation.] From the Globe and Mail: Fate of Strait of Hormuz shipping uncertain after Iran rejects new peace talks. [Ed: every day is important for farmers needing to start the season.]
From Jonathan Turley: Protecting the Plate: Chief Justice Roberts Faces Two Strikes After New Leak Rocks the Court. [Ed: the first leak was re: the Dobbs abortion decision.]
From Lovely Animal World: Puppy Was About To Be Devoured By Coyote, But Got Rescued By A Furry Hero
Tariff Refunds. From NPR: This tariff-refund portal is about to be America's hottest website. [Ed: the tariff refund process begins today.] From USA Today: Importers rush to file as US launches tariff refund claims portal
BREAKING. From France 24: Strong 7.5 earthquake hits off Japan, tsunami warning issued AND More than 60 killed as central Philippines hit by powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake [Ed: at least in the Philippines, the death count is going to go up.]
Claude Mythos. From Entrepreneur: Anthropic warns its new AI could enable ‘weapons we can’t even envision.’ Skeptics aren’t buying it. [Ed: I fall into the skeptics camp.] From Reuters: White House and Anthropic CEO discuss working together amid rising fear about Mythos model
From People: Hero Dog Who Woke Up Owner During RV Fire Honored with a Medal and Firefighter Helmet
From PJ Media: Will This Atlantic Hit Piece Be the Final Straw? [Ed: this is about the recent hit piece of Kash Patel. I include it because the hit piece has been making the rounds, and I wondered about it.]
Immigration. From Zero Hedge: Spain Erupts: Patriots Attacked By Socialist Mob Over Mass Illegal Migrant Amnesty. Street violence flares just days after Spain’s socialist government fast-tracked residency for half a million migrants... [Ed: immigration has the potential to make all of the EU flare with violence.] From Remix News: Spain's Last Chance: Could Far-Left Govt's Mass Legalization Of Migrants Be Blocked By Supreme Court? As tens of thousands of migrants rush embassies across Spain to begin the regularization process, for the Spanish right, the clock is now ticking to save the country... From the Post Millennial: 'Anchor babies' account for nearly 10% of US births: report. Data released by Pew Research shows that 9 percent of all US births in 2023 were to those that were here in the US illegally, or in the country temporarily. [Ed: shockingly high number, if accurate.]
From the BBC: DR Congo accepts first set of deportees from the US. [Ed: offers a glimpse into how 3rd nation deportations are going.]
From The Fence Post: High-tech robotic dogs now on patrol guarding valuable corn crops.
From Reason: Pete Hegseth Wants the D.C. Circuit To Let Him Punish a Senator for Criticizing Him. The defense secretary's asserted authority to control the speech of retired military officers "would chill public participation by veterans," a brief supporting Mark Kelly warns. [Ed: one court has ruled against Hegseth, as it should have, and he is pursuing it to a higher court.]
From In Bitcoin We Trust: The Architecture Of Abundance: How Bitcoin Reveals The Truth Of Time And Technology. [Ed: a tad exaggerated re:prospects, perhaps, but you can't argue with his facts.]
From Inspire More: Salty Dog Is Mad At Mom & Refuses To Forgive Her
Lebanon & Israel Meeting in White House. From Al Monitor: Aoun says Lebanon seeks 'permanent agreements' with Israel after White House invite. Aoun says Lebanon is entering a “new stage” of negotiations with Israel focused on “permanent agreements” following a US-brokered ceasefire and a White House invitation extended to both him and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. From the Jerusalem Post: Netanyahu shocked Trump 'prohibited' strikes on Lebanon, believes it inconsistent with ceasefire. Trump’s public remarks appeared to exceed the text of the US-backed truce, prompting Israeli officials to seek clarification while clashes on the ground continued. [Ed: what is going on in the White House?]
Leo v. Don and Vice Versa. From Politico: Pope Leo XIV says ‘not in my interest at all’ to debate Trump but will keep preaching peace. [Ed: I hope Trump has the sense God gave a rock and stays silent as well.] From FOX News: Pope Leo says remarks about world being 'ravaged by a ?handful of tyrants' were not aimed at Trump: report. Vice President Vance later thanked the pope for clearing the record. [Ed: interesting. I just assumed Leo was slamming Don.]
From the Daily Economy: Taxing, Borrowing, and Printing: Three Ways America Pays for Government. [Ed: with the Iran War, all three will go into high gear.] From David Henderson: Four Facts About Taxes.
From Sunny Skyz: Police Were Called To Check On A 91-Year-Old Woman… They Found Her Busy Trying To Beat Her Video Game High Score. [Ed: not from the Onion.]
AI. From the Post Millennial: Meta to fire 8,000 employees in May, more layoffs to come as company invests in AI. [Ed: investments in AI are likely to create a slew of jobs as well.] From ABC.net: Makers of As Deep as the Grave defend use of AI-generated Val Kilmer in movie. [Ed: I hope this breaks the stranglehold Hollywood has on much of culture.]
AI and the White House. From Politico: US Government Now Wants Anthropic's 'Mythos', Preparing for AI Cybersecurity Threats.
From News Orvis: Dog Sleeping Positions: What the Furry Formations Mean
Cuba. From GZERO: Can Cuba continue to hold off the US? From First Post: Spain, Mexico & Brazil call for dialogue over Cuba crisis as Latin American nation deals with US pressure.
From the Hill: Appeals court green lights Trump’s White House ballroom construction through June. [Ed: given that Trump is using private $, this obstruction is rather petty.]
Strait of Hormuz. From the New York Post: US Navy destroyer ‘blows a hole’ through Iranian cargo ship that tried to break Hormuz blockade, Trump says. [Ed: what would Trump do if Iran seized a U.S. ship off the coast of the U.S.? Tehran vows retaliation.] From the Globe and Mail: Fate of Strait of Hormuz shipping uncertain after Iran rejects new peace talks. [Ed: every day is important for farmers needing to start the season.]
From Jonathan Turley: Protecting the Plate: Chief Justice Roberts Faces Two Strikes After New Leak Rocks the Court. [Ed: the first leak was re: the Dobbs abortion decision.]
From Lovely Animal World: Puppy Was About To Be Devoured By Coyote, But Got Rescued By A Furry Hero
Tariff Refunds. From NPR: This tariff-refund portal is about to be America's hottest website. [Ed: the tariff refund process begins today.] From USA Today: Importers rush to file as US launches tariff refund claims portal
What sheer bliss looks like
Sunday 19 April 2026
Sunday, April 19, 2026, News and CommentaryUpcoming Elections. From Politico: Meet the new power players raising massive money for the midterms. Campaign finance reports show how new industries are preparing to spend big on elections. From the Washington Examiner: Meet Tom Steyer, the new leading Democrat to be California’s next governor. [Ed: his platform is truly frightening. See yesterday's newsfeed.] From the Epoch Times: The Latest On The Redistricting Battles. State lawmakers in both parties from Florida to California have pushed for partisan redistricting in their states since August 2025.
From People: Couple Has Wedding on Pet Pit Bull's 10th Birthday, Includes Him in Every Moment.
From Mish Talk: Fury Over Electrical Bills Mounts. It’s Another Midterm Election Issue, [Ed: affordability is going to the the #1 issue.]
From the Hollywood Reporter: Layoffs Hit Disney: 1,000 Jobs Cut as Josh D’Amaro Unveils Streamlining Push. "Given the fast-moving pace of our industries, this requires us to constantly assess how to foster a more agile and technologically-enabled workforce to meet tomorrow's needs,"
Strait of Hormux, From Breitbart: France, UK to lead ‘defensive’ force for Hormuz, "... force would be entirely defensive and only deployed once lasting peace in the region was agreed." From CBC: Trump says blockade on Iran will continue despite reopening of Strait of Hormuz. Strait will be completely ?open for rest of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, Iran's foreign minister says
From Hot Air: Without Warning, We Are This Much Closer to a Nightmare Wind Farm 'What If?' [Ed: hat tip to Brad who comments, Read the whole thing, because a lot of these projects are failing -- for lots of different reasons.]
From the Travel Tart: Sheep Dog Trials and Sheep Farming for Beginners. How to Herd Them!
Claude Mythos. From Schneier on Security: Mythos and Cybersecurity. [Ed: one of best commentary I've seen on subject.] From Countercurrents: Putting the Calamity Makers in Charge: Anthropic and Claude Mythos Preview. [Ed: a must read.] From Reuters: White House Plans To Give Federal Agencies Access To Claude Mythos, The A.I. Model Making Everyone Nervous. [Ed: nervous with cause.]
From VBL: Silver Institute: Silver Enters a Squeeze Regime. [Ed: a comprehensive picture of silver's likely future. And, no, I'm not making a financial recommendation.]
From the Epoch Times: The Trump administration confirmed on April 17 that it was working with the FBI to investigate the mysterious deaths and disappearances of ten U.S. scientists and government employees who had access to nuclear or aerospace material. [Ed: I don't know what to think of this one but I'm watching it.]
From People: Couple’s ‘Sassy’ Dog, the Household ‘Breadwinner,’ Is Helping Pay for Their More Than $65,000 Wedding. Shannon Edmondson, who created dachshund Wilson’s Instagram in 2023, plans to have her dog as her ring bearer at her 2028 wedding
Ilan Omar, From FOX News: Ilhan Omar's office says she's ‘not a millionaire’ after $30M filing revised down to under $100K: report. [Ed: I'm sure we'll be hearing more on this. For one thing, the Omars have publicly insulted Comer for asking questions.] From the Western Journal: Rep. Boebert Planning Motion to Expel Ilhan Omar from Congress Over Alleged Incestuous Marriage - 'That One's Mine... I Have Dibs'
Everyday Finances. From Hot Air: Prices Controls Will Deny Millions of Americans Credit Cards. [Ed: this could up-end the economy. There are so many possible tipping points out there.] From Reason: The Bipartisan War on Cheap Food. Republicans and Democrats preach about food affordability. Yet their policies continue to make it worse. From Cato Institute: Cato's New Handbook on Affordability. [Ed: free download.]
From Consortium News: Kuwait Holds American Journalist After Reporting On 'Friendly Fire' Shootdown Incident. ...harming national security & misusing his mobile phone...
Israel & Lebanon. From Zero Hedge: Trump Turns The Screws On Israel In Biggest Pressure Move To Reign In Bibi Yet. [Ed: the ceasefire with Iran hinges on Israel ceasing to bomb Lebanon.] From antiwar: The Collapse is Real – Lebanon Ceasefire Marks a Historic Strategic Defeat. [Ed: Iran and Lebanon have been disasters for Trump.]
Iran & U.S. From Moon of Alabama: War On Iran: – Ceasefire In Lebanon, – Hormuz Re-opened, – Talks To Continue. [Ed: Ahmed Shihab-Eldin.] AND War On Iran: – Trump Claims Victory, Lays Grounds To Resume Fighting From Zero Hedge: US Prepares To Board Iran-Linked Ships Globally Following Iranian Gunboat Attack On Tanker In Hormuz. [Ed: ...globally? I hope Trump doesn't follow thru on this one. It would officially be a World War.] AND Dramatic Audio: Indian Tanker Was Given Permission Before Being Fired On By IRGC, Delhi Summons Ambassador. Second vessel also subject of inbound projectiles...
From Zero Hedge: "Mamdani Mart" Exposes The Inefficiency Of Socialism In One Chart. Construction cost of about $3,000 per square foot!! [Ed: fascinating chart compares this to $ per sq ft. in NYC private grocery stores.]
From Doog Lover: Story of Dog Brothers Rowdy and Rigby Who Enjoy Loving Bunk Beds to Sleep Together Every Night
FIFA. From the AP: Trump Signs Extension of Surveillance Authority. Republican leaders couldn't get full FISA renewal approved [Ed: extended to April 30.]
From Psychology Today: Carfentanil Was an Elephant Sedative. Now It's a Human Drug Problem. Carfentanil is even more dangerous and deadly than fentanyl. From FOX 5 Atlanta: A chemical 100 times stronger than fentanyl is fueling US overdoses. [Ed: this is the first I'm hearing of this drug. I think it will catch a lot of people off-guard.]
From People: Couple Has Wedding on Pet Pit Bull's 10th Birthday, Includes Him in Every Moment.
From Mish Talk: Fury Over Electrical Bills Mounts. It’s Another Midterm Election Issue, [Ed: affordability is going to the the #1 issue.]
From the Hollywood Reporter: Layoffs Hit Disney: 1,000 Jobs Cut as Josh D’Amaro Unveils Streamlining Push. "Given the fast-moving pace of our industries, this requires us to constantly assess how to foster a more agile and technologically-enabled workforce to meet tomorrow's needs,"
Strait of Hormux, From Breitbart: France, UK to lead ‘defensive’ force for Hormuz, "... force would be entirely defensive and only deployed once lasting peace in the region was agreed." From CBC: Trump says blockade on Iran will continue despite reopening of Strait of Hormuz. Strait will be completely ?open for rest of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, Iran's foreign minister says
From Hot Air: Without Warning, We Are This Much Closer to a Nightmare Wind Farm 'What If?' [Ed: hat tip to Brad who comments, Read the whole thing, because a lot of these projects are failing -- for lots of different reasons.]
From the Travel Tart: Sheep Dog Trials and Sheep Farming for Beginners. How to Herd Them!
Claude Mythos. From Schneier on Security: Mythos and Cybersecurity. [Ed: one of best commentary I've seen on subject.] From Countercurrents: Putting the Calamity Makers in Charge: Anthropic and Claude Mythos Preview. [Ed: a must read.] From Reuters: White House Plans To Give Federal Agencies Access To Claude Mythos, The A.I. Model Making Everyone Nervous. [Ed: nervous with cause.]
From VBL: Silver Institute: Silver Enters a Squeeze Regime. [Ed: a comprehensive picture of silver's likely future. And, no, I'm not making a financial recommendation.]
From the Epoch Times: The Trump administration confirmed on April 17 that it was working with the FBI to investigate the mysterious deaths and disappearances of ten U.S. scientists and government employees who had access to nuclear or aerospace material. [Ed: I don't know what to think of this one but I'm watching it.]
From People: Couple’s ‘Sassy’ Dog, the Household ‘Breadwinner,’ Is Helping Pay for Their More Than $65,000 Wedding. Shannon Edmondson, who created dachshund Wilson’s Instagram in 2023, plans to have her dog as her ring bearer at her 2028 wedding
Ilan Omar, From FOX News: Ilhan Omar's office says she's ‘not a millionaire’ after $30M filing revised down to under $100K: report. [Ed: I'm sure we'll be hearing more on this. For one thing, the Omars have publicly insulted Comer for asking questions.] From the Western Journal: Rep. Boebert Planning Motion to Expel Ilhan Omar from Congress Over Alleged Incestuous Marriage - 'That One's Mine... I Have Dibs'
Everyday Finances. From Hot Air: Prices Controls Will Deny Millions of Americans Credit Cards. [Ed: this could up-end the economy. There are so many possible tipping points out there.] From Reason: The Bipartisan War on Cheap Food. Republicans and Democrats preach about food affordability. Yet their policies continue to make it worse. From Cato Institute: Cato's New Handbook on Affordability. [Ed: free download.]
From Consortium News: Kuwait Holds American Journalist After Reporting On 'Friendly Fire' Shootdown Incident. ...harming national security & misusing his mobile phone...
Israel & Lebanon. From Zero Hedge: Trump Turns The Screws On Israel In Biggest Pressure Move To Reign In Bibi Yet. [Ed: the ceasefire with Iran hinges on Israel ceasing to bomb Lebanon.] From antiwar: The Collapse is Real – Lebanon Ceasefire Marks a Historic Strategic Defeat. [Ed: Iran and Lebanon have been disasters for Trump.]
Iran & U.S. From Moon of Alabama: War On Iran: – Ceasefire In Lebanon, – Hormuz Re-opened, – Talks To Continue. [Ed: Ahmed Shihab-Eldin.] AND War On Iran: – Trump Claims Victory, Lays Grounds To Resume Fighting From Zero Hedge: US Prepares To Board Iran-Linked Ships Globally Following Iranian Gunboat Attack On Tanker In Hormuz. [Ed: ...globally? I hope Trump doesn't follow thru on this one. It would officially be a World War.] AND Dramatic Audio: Indian Tanker Was Given Permission Before Being Fired On By IRGC, Delhi Summons Ambassador. Second vessel also subject of inbound projectiles...
From Zero Hedge: "Mamdani Mart" Exposes The Inefficiency Of Socialism In One Chart. Construction cost of about $3,000 per square foot!! [Ed: fascinating chart compares this to $ per sq ft. in NYC private grocery stores.]
From Doog Lover: Story of Dog Brothers Rowdy and Rigby Who Enjoy Loving Bunk Beds to Sleep Together Every Night
FIFA. From the AP: Trump Signs Extension of Surveillance Authority. Republican leaders couldn't get full FISA renewal approved [Ed: extended to April 30.]
From Psychology Today: Carfentanil Was an Elephant Sedative. Now It's a Human Drug Problem. Carfentanil is even more dangerous and deadly than fentanyl. From FOX 5 Atlanta: A chemical 100 times stronger than fentanyl is fueling US overdoses. [Ed: this is the first I'm hearing of this drug. I think it will catch a lot of people off-guard.]
Pure joy
Saturday 18 April 2026
It was a bonehead move by Trump, but no one was outraged when Obama similarly postered himself as Jesus.
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