Signals
Headline from nypost.com: “Look out below! Floridians gather frozen iguanas by armload as frigid temps leave them paralyzed, dropping from trees.” According to the article by Caitlin McCormack, the Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission “…will either transfer the iguanas they receive to a licensed out-of-state seller or euthanize them but noted that Floridians aren’t forced to surrender the reptiles.” Some cultures eat them and their eggs.
From NYP: “Shot in the dark: JFK assassination film held by feds could be worth $900M — and could prove 2nd shooter on ‘grassy knoll’.” It’s not the Zapruder but one shot by a citizen who happened to be focusing on the disputed spot. The FEDs have been sitting on it all these years. It’s now up to the courts. DT should demand its release. I don’t recall having ever heard of it.
From pinterest.com, attributed to Tellusartstudio:
From NYP: “US, European car brands have lost $114B on EVs — as idiocy abounds in electric market.” Does this account for the record high prices of regular cars?
From NYP: “Affordability fact check: Trump can’t hide from higher prices.” Even though it’s the fault of the previous administration, voters will punish the party in power. At present it seems the midterms will be a blowout. Hope I’m wrong. I’d hate to see the apparent economic momentum stifled. Ironically, it will lift all American boats, helping even “progressive” cities. AI may sustain the country for several years, as did the internet boom of the ’90s. The President has made great progress on fixing things. It would be a shame to see that halted halfway.
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The art of the deal, from NYP: “Trading partners: India to buy oil from Venezuela rather than Russia amid new Trump tariff threats.”
Headline from newsmax.com: “Trump Hails US Steel Output Surpassing Japan.” Yay!
The third story of my latest creative burst; Shuffle, is proving tough to wrap up. This morning I realized I’d made an error. Set in the 80s, I mentioned binge-watch. It’s easily amended.
Headline from foxnews.com: “Woman who de-transitioned wins landmark lawsuit against healthcare giant.” Two million. A Google search revealed this AI overview about Chloe Cole, edited by yours truly: “…Between ages 12 and 16, she underwent a social and medical transition, including puberty blockers, testosterone, and a double mastectomy at age 15. She detransitioned at 16…” How many suits will follow? Advocates for this are twisted. What the hell is wrong with making kids wait until 18 to undergo such a process?
The Anti-Inflation Book Shop was back in action on this cold but beautiful day where the temperature exceeded the freezing mark for the first time in a week or so. My thanks to the gentleman who donated four packages of adult diapers, and to the one who donated what looked like a tiara for a child, in a clear plastic wrapper, and to the woman who bought it; and to the 92-year-old woman wearing a long mink coat, who purchased The Confession by John Grisham. When I got home I was surprised I’d put in almost a full session. I’d planned to do only an hour.
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