The latest anomaly in the climate system that can't be fully explained by researchers is a record annual jump in the global mean concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere measured in 2024. read more
Ralph Santoro and Salvatore Compagnone found out their land had been seized through social media. The 31-acre plot, where they had planned to build an affordable housing complex, lies on the edge of Johnston, a suburb of Providence [Rhode Island].
From slashed federal funding for disinformation research to the closure of a key agency combating foreign influence operations, the United States has dismantled vital guardrails against falsehoods within President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office. The moves could have national security implications, experts warn, granting US adversaries such as Russia and China more freedom to sow disinformation as geopolitical rivalries intensify. read more
North Korea admitted for the first time that it has sent troops to fight for Russia in the war with Ukraine. read more
In Connecticut, demand for pickleball courts has spurred several small businesses that keep the rally going all year round with indoor courts. America's fastest growing sport, Pickleball, a racquet sport played on courts smaller than tennis with paddles and hollow plastic balls with holes, is a popular outdoor sport in Connecticut parks. It's grown so popular that the demand for indoor courts open year-round has generated a new pickleball economy.
@#33 ... Unlike the innocent vast majority of Jan 6 defendants ...
Too Much Joy - That's A Lie (1990)
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Lyrics excerpt ...
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I'm tired of the stories that you always tell
Shakespeare couldn't tell a story that well
You're the largest liar that was ever created
You and Pinocchio are probably related
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Camper Van Beethoven - Good Guys and Bad Guys (1986)
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Well there are good guys and there are bad guys
And there are crooks and criminals
There are doctors and there are lawyers
And there are folks like you and me
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@#104 ...
And in keeping it real ...
What about the noose? or dragging Spkr Pelosi down the steps with her head bouncing on each step?
Trump chief of staff said the president thought Pence deserves' chants of hang Mike Pence' on Jan. 6, ex-aide testifies
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Texas man who stormed Capitol with gun gets 87 months in prison (2022)
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... A Texas man convicted of storming the U.S. Capitol with a holstered handgun, helmet and body armor was sentenced on Monday to 87 months " more than seven years " in prison, the longest sentence imposed so far among hundreds of Capitol riot cases.
Prosecutors said Guy Reffitt told fellow members of the Texas Three Percenters militia group that he planned to drag House Speaker Nancy Pelosi out of the Capitol building by her ankles, "with her head hitting every step on the way down," according to a court filing. ...
@#104 ... Let's keep it real. Please. ...
Yes, let's.
www.npr.org (2021)
... In a statement, the U.S. Capitol Police said it accepts the medical examiner's finding.
"This does not change the fact Officer Sicknick died in the line of duty, courageously defending Congress and the Capitol," the statement said. ...
@#36 ... Again, almost an exclusive problem for deep blue -------- cities ...
So, no longer a low-income vs affordable housing topic, but a deep blue s***hole cities problem?
Curious, that deflection in a thread about affordable housing..
Here's How Millennials and Gen Z Afford Housing in 2025
finance.yahoo.com
... According to a recent study from Realtor.com, millennials and Gen Z are "pent up" when it comes to housing -- there were 1.6 million fewer households for those between 18 and 44 than expected. This means that around 1.6 million expected Gen Z and millennial households didn't come together last year, mainly due to a lack of affordable housing.[emphasis mine]
The total housing gap was 3.8 million in 2024, and many younger people are sharing households rather than living alone. ...
@#16 ... Xi isn't talking to Trump. ...
That seems to be what all the news reports have been saying.
Trump says China's Xi called him amid ongoing confusion over trade talks
www.foxnews.com
... Did they or didn't they?
President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House on Friday that he has spoken to Chinese President Xi Jinping "many times" but did not say if any of those communications took place since he imposed stiff tariffs on the communist nation.
Asked for details about those communications, Trump responded by saying "I'll let you know at the appropriate time." ...
So, Pres Trump has nothing to substantiate his assertions.
Lying?
Wow, that would be so unusual for Pres trump to do. /s
Could this new revelation be why this happened?
US sides with Russia in UN resolutions on Ukraine (February 2025)
www.bbc.com
... The US has twice sided with Russia in votes at the United Nations to mark the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, highlighting the Trump administration's change of stance on the war.
First, the US opposed a European-drafted resolution condemning Moscow's actions and supporting Ukraine's territorial integrity -- voting the same way as Russia and countries including North Korea and Belarus at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. ...
@#31 ... I call it low income housing because THAT IS WHAT IT IS ...
Affordable Housing vs Low Income Housing
www.apartmentlist.com
... If you're struggling to afford rent, you're not alone. Research shows that 49% of Americans say the availability of affordable housing in their local community is a significant problem.
Relief could be within reach! Some programs, including low-income and affordable housing, could help you pay your rent without feeling financially burdened. Here's what to know about low income vs. affordable housing, the differences, and how to apply.
What Is Low-Income Housing?
Low-income housing helps renters who cannot keep up with rising rents and marketing changes. A household is considered low income if it makes below 80% of the median income in the local area.
Public housing and its related programs aren't new. The first public housing was created in Atlanta, GA, in 1935 as part of the New Deal initiated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Initially, public housing was segregated by race. However, a year after the Supreme Court invalidated "separate but equal" public education, the Eisenhower administration legally ended public housing segregation.
What Is Affordable Housing?
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines affordable housing or apartments as one a household can obtain for 30% or less of its income. The team at Apartment List also recommends using the 30% rule or spending no more than 30% of your take-home pay on rent to live comfortably.
Of course, this figure also varies from city to city. For example, many people in San Francisco and New York City spend more than 30% of their income on housing....
A song written for Sec Hegseth?
Nails - 88 Lines about 44 Women (1984)
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Lyrics excerpt ...
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I did say there were 88 lines ... :)