Stones..

 

Larry Summers has been handed a lifetime ban from the American Economic Association.

The AEA did not specifically cite convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but referenced Summers' "conduct, as reflected in publicly reported communications," as inconsistent with the prestigious association's integrity standards. The move from the association came weeks after the emails became public.

Summers, a former Harvard president and US Treasury Secretary under Bill Clinton, has faced sharp scrutiny in recent weeks after a trove of recently released emails detailed his years of correspondence with Epstein that continued until July 5, 2019 — the day before the disgraced financier was arrested on federal sex-trafficking charges.

Business Insider reported that Summers would be stepping back from public life after the emails revealed he had sought Epstein's advice on how to pursue a romantic relationship with a woman he referred to as his mentee.

Summers stepped down from his teaching position at Harvard University on November 21.

The ban from the AEA prohibits Summers from attending, speaking at, or otherwise participating in events or activities sponsored by the nonprofit academic association, which has over 17,000 members.

Comment:

 "Let the one without sin cast the first stone."  Just a thought 

Freeze Over..

 

Try..

 

Over..

 

Vegetarian .

 A well-planned vegetarian diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes, offers numerous health benefits and environmental advantages. These benefits stem from lower consumption of saturated fat and cholesterol and higher intake of fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants.  

Vegetarians generally have lower total and LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels and lower blood pressure, which significantly reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke.

 A diet high in fruits and vegetables may lower the risk of certain cancers, particularly colorectal cancer. The antioxidants in plants help protect cells from damage.

 People on vegetarian diets tend to have a lower body mass index (BMI) and lower body weight. The high fiber content in plant foods increases satiety, helping control calorie intake.

 The high fiber in a vegetarian diet promotes healthy bowel function and can reduce the risk of constipation and diverticular disease.
 

 The vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals in plants provide the body with essential nutrients to fight off infections and support overall immune function.

 Many people report feeling more energized on a plant-based diet due to the anti-inflammatory properties of plant foods and a steadier intake of nutrients.

Blocked..

 

Several protesters were arrested in New York City after they blocked streets and exits in an apparent attempt to prevent federal agents from carrying out an immigration raid, according to police and video footage from the scene.

The incident unfolded just before noon on Saturday in the area of Centre Street and Howard Street in lower Manhattan, the New York City Police Department said. 

Officers responded to a call for a disorderly group and found multiple people “blocking the street and exits at different locations.”

Comment:  

I am not sure if we know what is this idea means? What is this fostering?

Is this part of the affordability we are asking and planning for?  Just a thought.

Black &

 

Laverage..

 

Tendencies..

 

Fake Outrage..

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) has urged the public to avoid extreme political labels, refusing to call opponents “Nazis” or compare them to Hitler. Fetterman has sought to position himself as an independent voice, repeatedly criticizing colleagues for heated rhetoric.

Fetterman stated, “I just can’t call people these kinds of extreme things.” He added, “For me, I just refuse to be a part of that fake outrage or to call those kinds of names.”
Fetterman said, “Otherwise, we continue to cheapen our language and use those kinds of terms.”
Fetterman also questioned Congress’s handling of the latest government shutdown and urged party leaders to take greater accountability.
Fetterman stressed reducing political tension and refuses to equate opponents with historical totalitarian figures.

High Intake..

A high intake of animal protein, particularly from red and processed meats, is linked to an increased risk of cancer. This is because animal protein can promote the production of growth hormones like IGF-1, which can stimulate both healthy and cancerous cells.

 The effect is more pronounced in middle age, while a moderate intake may be beneficial for older adults, notes Scientific American. 

Growth hormones: Animal protein intake can increase levels of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), a hormone that promotes cell growth and can stimulate tumors.

• Specific proteins: A diet high in protein during middle age is linked to a four-fold increase in cancer mortality risk, similar to the risk of smoking, according to Scientific American.
•  High intake of red and processed meats is associated with a higher risk of colorectal cancer. Dairy protein intake may also increase the risk of prostate cancer, notes NIH.   
• Age matters: The risk from high animal protein intake appears to be most significant during middle age. For those over 65, a moderate protein intake may be beneficial for preventing frailty.
• Total intake is key: Maintaining a balance is crucial. The goal is to have adequate, but not excessive, protein intake from all sources.
• Plant protein is beneficial: Plant-based protein is generally linked to better health outcomes and lower mortality risk.
•  Other factors, such as genetics and the overall composition of the diet, play a significant role in cancer risk.    Just a thought.

Justice..

 

President Donald Trump and co-defendants have had a Georgia racketeering case dropped after Peter Skandalakis, the executive Director of the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia, moved to discontinue it. Skandalakis said the decision was made to “serve the interests of justice,” noting the case will not proceed in Fulton County.

The dismissal effectively shuts down the only remaining state-level prosecution tied to Trump’s alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

With Judge McAfee dismissing the case outright, Georgia’s role in the post-election legal battles comes to an end.  

Skandalakis noted that pursuing the case would take years, and separating Trump from other defendants would be impractical and costly.

Skandalakis  wrote, “In my professional judgment, the citizens of Georgia are not served by pursuing this case in full for another five to ten years.”

Man..

 

Corrupt..

 

Seventy New York City Housing Authority employees have been convicted of bribery, fraud or extortion after what federal prosecutors called the largest single-day corruption sweep in the Department of Justice's history.

The convictions come after all 70 were arrested and charged in February 2024 with accepting cash bribes in exchange for awarding NYCHA repair contracts, bypassing the agency’s competitive bidding process.

According to federal prosecutors, 56 of the defendants pleaded guilty to felony charges, 11 pleaded guilty to misdemeanors and three were convicted at trial. Collectively, they accepted more than $2.1 million in bribes in exchange for steering over $15 million in contracts.

 part of the plea agreements or verdicts, the workers have been ordered to pay more than $2.1 million in restitution to NYCHA and forfeit an additional $2 million in criminal proceeds, authorities said.

The scheme affected nearly a third of NYCHA’s 335 developments across the five boroughs, according to Jocelyn E. Strauber, commissioner of the city’s Department of Investigation.

“Today’s guilty plea is the latest step in exposing a scheme that exploited NYCHA’s operations, shortchanged its communities, and siphoned trust and resources from NYCHA residents.   

Back to..

 

Corruption..

 

As Russia’s renewed attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure cause rolling blackouts ahead of winter, a major embezzlement and kickbacks scandal involving the state-owned nuclear power company has put top officials under scrutiny.

It’s fast becoming one of the most significant government crises since Moscow’s full-scale invasion, with media reports implicating a close associate of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Responding to a public backlash, Zelenskyy called for the dismissal of his justice and energy ministers amid the investigation. They later submitted their resignations, the prime minister said.

Anti-corruption watchdogs, the same agencies Zelenskyy sought to weaken earlier this year, revealed the findings of a 15-month investigation, including 1,000 hours of wiretaps, resulting in the detention of five people, and another seven linked to about $100 million in kickbacks in the energy sector.

The country has been plagued by corruption since gaining independence, and Zelenskyy was elected on a mandate to eliminate graft. Military procurement scandals led to the ouster of Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov in 2023.

Sheila..

 

Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., announced plans to file an expulsion resolution against Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., if she doesn’t resign. 

Federal prosecutors charged McCormick with stealing $5 million in FEMA disaster relief funds, accusations she fully denies.
 
Hours after prosecutors announced on Nov. 19 that Cherfilus-McCormick had been indicted on charges of stealing $5 million federal disaster aid and sending some of it to her election campaign, Rep. Greg Steube, R-Florida, posted on X he would try to censure her if she didn’t resign. He then announced he would “move straight to expulsion,” and filed legislation that is still pending.

Democrats say she’s innocent until proven guilty.  Just a thought.

Tax it..

 

Thanks Giving..

 

"May your Thanksgiving be filled with fruitful moments, thankful hearts, and cherished memories".

Files..

 

TGIF..

 

SNAP..

 

There is nothing more important today to the Democratic Party other than the Epstein Files. 

Not the US Debt, Not the Shutting Down of the government for 40 days, not the airport issues or the people on SNAP.  Just a thought.

Cave..

 

Fight..

 

Board..

 

A routine Community Board 7 meeting turned into one of the most contentious neighborhood showdowns of the year on Wednesday, as residents and board members sharply criticized the city’s plan to demolish the Bloomingdale Library and replace it with a massive mixed-use development containing

neighborhood showdowns of the year on Wednesday, as residents and board members sharply criticized the city’s plan to demolish the Bloomingdale Library and replace it with a massive mixed-use development containing roughly 850 apartments.

The proposal — led by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and supported by the New York Public Library — is moving toward an expected Request for Proposals (RFP) release within the next 45 days. But last night made clear that the community’s patience has reached a breaking point.

Residents unleashed some of the strongest pushback heard since the project was announced earlier this year.

Comment:

This new suggestion will run down the neighborhood and overall, the city.  

Just a thought 

Gamble..

 

Blame..

 

Citizen..

 

Venezueala

 

East..

 

M&M

 

Poll..

 

He isn't..

 

Pray..

 

But..

 

Half a Cloak..

 

 Saint Martin of Tours 

According to tradition, while Martin was a young Roman soldier stationed in Gaul (modern-day France) during a harsh winter, he encountered a nearly naked beggar at the city gates of Amiens. In a well-known act of charity, Martin used his sword to cut his military cloak (Latin: cappa) in two, giving half to the destitute man.

That night, Martin had a vision of Jesus wearing the same half-cloak and heard him say to the angels, "Martin, who is still but a catechumen, has clad me with this garment" [1]. This experience is said to have solidified his Christian faith and his eventual decision to leave the military, become a monk, and ultimately serve as the Bishop of Tours. 

The remaining half of the cloak became a revered relic, kept by the kings of France in a special sanctuary called a chapel (from the Latin cappella for "little cloak"), which is the origin of the modern English word for a place of worship. 

Fiasco..

Mission Accomplished

Pelosi..

 

Off..

Sin..

 

Deeply..

 

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers said he was stepping back from all public commitments amid fallout from the release of emails between him and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

• "I am deeply ashamed of my actions and recognize the pain they have caused. I take full responsibility for my misguided decision to continue communicating with Mr. Epstein," Summers said.

• Summers is a board member of OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company, and is a former president of Harvard University.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren said Harvard University should sever ties with Larry Summers, the school’s former president and one of its most prominent faculty members — putting new pressure on the elite university to hold Summers accountable for his close friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
New details of Summers’ relationship with Epstein emerged last week when a House committee released emails showing years of personal correspondence between the two men, including Summers making sexist comments and seeking Epstein’s romantic advice.
Comment:
The saddest thing about betrayal is that it never comes from your enemies." 

Golden Toilet...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has close ties to individuals named in a sprawling “golden toilet” scam that saw tens of millions of dollars siphoned from wartime energy programs, according to reports.

At least two people with ties to Zelensky were named in the investigation from the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine, which was unveiled Monday and alleged about $100 million meant to protect power plants from Russian sabotage was actually siphoned by officials beginning in 2022.

Among them was businessman Tymur Mindich, who co-founded the entertainment company Kvartal 95 with Zelensky and was allegedly the ringleader of the scheme.

The two even had apartments in the same building, with Zelensky stopping by Mindich’s for a birthday celebration in 2021.

And it was that apartment – where Mindich was found to have bags of cash, the Financial Times reported –

“Tymur had an apartment with golden toilets that was in the same building as Zelensky’s,” a former Ukrainian government official told Fox News.