Data..

 

Zealots..

 

Destroy..

 

Spirit..

 

While speaking at a progressive conference on Tuesday, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., called for Democrats to not only defeat "MAGA extremists" electorally but also "break their spirit."

Jeffries, who stands to gain the House speaker’s gavel if Democrats take the majority in the midterm election, said that "part of how we as House Democrats view this moment, either MAGA extremists are going to break the country, or we're going to break them, and our goal is to break them."

During the panel, Jeffries assured, "As a guarantee, we are taking back control of the United States House of Representatives in November

Comment:

 It is breaking the spirit we're after.  

 Just a thought.

New..

 

Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP): To speed up wait times, JFK utilizes facial recognition technology across terminals (including Terminal 4 and the New Terminal One). If you opt into EPP, you simply look at a camera, and your face is matched with government records, automating a large portion of the identity check.

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Welcome to the JFK New AI officers. 

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Happiness..

 

Epicurus’ 
True happiness is not defined by possessions but by how much we are able to appreciate and experience life. 
It suggests that material wealth does not automatically bring satisfaction, as people can feel content with little while others with abundance may still feel empty. 
The philosophy behind this thought encourages shifting focus away from constant accumulation and towards valuing peace of mind, meaningful relationships, and everyday moments of joy.

Psychological research consistently backs up the idea that investing in experiences and practicing gratitude yields far more lasting satisfaction than accumulating material wealth. 

To turn this philosophy into daily practice, consider these actionable steps:

• Allocate discretionary funds toward things you can do rather than things you can own. Planning a trip, attending a local concert, or taking a weekend cooking class creates memories that appreciate with time.
• Take five minutes each day to write down specific, small moments that brought you joy. This actively trains your brain to notice and appreciate the beauty in everyday life.
•  Material items often isolate us, but shared experiences and conversations build meaningful relationships. Prioritizing the people in your life enriches your emotional well-being far beyond what possessions ever could.

Hissing..

 

Keyonna Waddell, 35, was found guilty of assault and criminal possession of a weapon two years after she and her boyfriend had an argument that ended in a literal explosion.

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney said in a press release after the verdict that Waddell and the unnamed victim had a verbal altercation at his apartment on March 22, 2024. After the boyfriend told Waddell to leave, both people left the apartment, and the victim came home and went to sleep.

According to Tierney, the victim believed he was alone in his apartment when he went to bed. While he was asleep, he was "awoken by a hissing sound" and saw fire in his bedroom. When he went to the source of the flames, he discovered a lit stick of dynamite and immediately attempted to extinguish it.

The victim ran out to his driveway, where he saw Waddell fleeing on foot.

Comment:

Cherishing the moment!!!?

Any Time..

 

Loneliness..

 

Quote: as often attributed to Carl Jung, 

“Loneliness is not the absence of people around us, but the inability to express what truly matters within us.” 

This insight suggests that loneliness isn’t simply about being physically alone, but about feeling unheard or unable to communicate one’s deeper thoughts and emotions. 

In today’s highly connected world, it still feels especially relevant, constant communication doesn’t necessarily lead to real understanding or emotional intimacy. 

The idea also echoes Carl Jung’s broader reflections on inner isolation and the complexities of human connection.

It also aligns closely with what psychologists note about the difference between social isolation (not having people around) and loneliness (the subjective feeling of being unseen or misunderstood).

Since loneliness can be a heavy burden to carry, it’s always okay to seek out spaces where you feel heard. Here are a few ways to find communities and professional support that focus on authentic expression and connection.

Money..

 

Pundit..

 

Ebola..

 

US health authorities said they plan to temporarily bar permanent residents of the country from reentering if they’ve traveled recently to Ebola-affected areas in a new rule published Friday.

The move escalates the Trump administration’s reliance on travel restrictions in response to the fast-spreading outbreak in central Africa linked to hundreds of cases and 177 suspected deaths. The revision to quarantine rules lets the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention block lawful permanent residents, commonly known as green-card holders, from entering if they’ve traveled to countries where the virus is spreading.

That would intensify the restrictions announced earlier this week barring travel to the US for people who had been in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda or South Sudan in the prior 21 days. That order didn’t apply to US citizens, nationals or lawful permanent residents.

The CDC said in a statement that the rule won’t permanently bar affected green-card holders but provides the agency the authority to restrict entry when necessary. The rule said the decision stems from resource constraints and the fact that green-card holders are more likely to have ties to people who live living outside the US, making their inability to return to US soil less burdensome. 

Limitation..

 

All limitations are self-imposed," often attributed to Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr., suggests that mental barriers—fear, doubt, and beliefs—are the primary restrictions on personal growth rather than external circumstances. This philosophy posits that by shifting mindset and challenging self-doubt, individuals can overcome perceived obstacles and expand their potential. 

•  Fear, lack of confidence, and negative self-talk often act as the true shackles preventing progress.
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• Individuals often choose to accept limitations rather than challenging them, creating artificial boundaries on their capabilities.
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• Recognizing these limitations as self-created is the first step toward breaking them, allowing for personal, professional, and creative growth. 

Searching..

 

Ask..

 

In Ur Face..

 

Several airports across the United States continued to see long lines and chaotic crowds   prompted by a growing number of callouts from Transportation Security Administration officers who have gone without pay since funding for the Department of Homeland Security lapsed in February.

To help with the staffing shortages, DHS has deployed Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to 14 airports seeing significant impacts – a move condemned by some Senate Democrats.

  President Donald Trump has said he will not strike a DHS funding deal unless Democrats back the “SAVE America Act” – a bill criticized by Democrats, saying it would create unnecessary barriers to vote. 

Senate Majority Leader John Thune called Trump’s demands “unrealistic” and has indicated that he is open to excluding immigration enforcement funding from DHS funding.

Extra Virgin..

 

Scientific evidence, primarily from animal and cellular studies, suggests that Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) can help clear the brain plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease. These effects are largely attributed to a "cellular clean-up" process called autophagy and the presence of specific compounds like oleocanthal.  

 EVOO triggers a "garbage disposal" system in brain cells that breaks down and removes toxic proteins like amyloid-beta plaques and tau tangles.

 Compounds in EVOO, specifically oleocanthal, increase the expression of transport proteins that move amyloid-beta across the blood-brain barrier and out of the brain.
 

EVOO appears to shift how the body processes precursor proteins, favoring pathways that do not produce toxic amyloid-beta.

Studies in mice show that a diet rich in EVOO preserves the integrity of synapses, helping to maintain memory and learning abilities even as the disease attempts to progress. 

The benefits of olive oil are specific to the "extra virgin" variety because refined oils lose these crucial phenolic compounds during processing. 

Broke..

Joe Biden‘s son, Hunter Biden, has reportedly returned to Malibu after his lawyer told a court that he’s “living abroad” and unable to pay his debts.

In a 14-page legal filing, Hunter’s attorney, Barry Coburn, submitted April 6 in a civil case over unpaid legal fees, Coburn stated, “Mr. Biden lives abroad… He cannot pay his current lawyers.”

However, earlier this month, The New York Post reported that Hunter was allegedly hiding from his creditors in California, avoiding paying over $20 million he owes various people while holed up in a luxury 8,000-acre estate in Santa Ynez.

A source close to the Biden family claimed, “He’s been telling everyone that he is living in South Africa because he has no money, but it’s a ruse to show that he is broke and can’t pay his bills.”

Hunter owes up to $17 million to a high-powered legal team in Washington, D.C., $5 million to his former friend Kevin Morris, and $1 million to his former art dealer.

Water..

 

Bill..

 

The House unanimously approved a Senate-passed bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, a move that will soon end the 76-day shutdown that has left many critical agencies struggling to maintain operations and pay employees.

The chamber approved the bill by voice vote Thursday afternoon with little fanfare, a sign that lawmakers were finally ready to put the impasse behind them. The House's action send the legislation to President Trump's desk, and the shutdown will end once he signs the bill into law.

The department has been shut down since Feb. 14, making it the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history. Democrats have objected to funding Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol, the two agencies under DHS that have led the charge on enforcing Mr. Trump's immigration crackdown.