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A tiny Australian outpost gets a steep Trump tariff despite few exports For Richard Cottle, owner of a concrete-mixing business on Norfolk Island, there was only one explanation when U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a hefty 29% tariff on the tiny territory about 600 miles off eastern Australia: "it was just a mistake".

Tiny Australian outposts, including some with no people, targeted by Trump tariffs - www.reuters.com/markets/asia...

Just back from London, and saw this riveting play about negotiations leading into the 1997 Kyoto #climate protocol. Sure it will end up in Broadway, but check it out if you’re across the pond. #theatre

i think the executive orders directing agencies to end energy efficiency regulations and open up more land to drilling and mining is so indicative of the character of the american right — in its view everything, whether people or our larger environment, is something to be exploited and dominated

Back garden #fox, today in London. #foxoftheday.

Opinion | How to Fix America’s Two-Party Problem Proportional representation could help restore American democracy.

Brilliant idea. I think it’s past time to consider this—it’s not exactly like our current system is functional.

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YouTube video by CBS News Sen. Slotkin asks Hegseth about defying a Trump order if unconstitutional

Shout out to my new senator Elissa Slotkin, @elissaslotkin.bsky.social, seen here giving Pete Hegseth a run for his money. Her victory was a bright spot in Michigan’s otherwise dismal November.

#dog furniture camouflage.

I killed a spider Not a murderous brown recluse Nor even a black widow And if the truth were told this Was only a small spider Sort of papery spider Who should have run When I picked up the book But she didn't And she scared me And I smashed her I don't think I'm allowed To kill something Because I am Frightened.

"I don't think I'm allowed to kill something because I am frightened."
—Nikki Giovanni 💔

#poem #poems #poetry

December harvest in suburban Detroit. 2023 and 2024 are likely to be the hottest on record, but we just elected a president whose response to #climatechange is “drill baby drill.”At least I get fresh salad tonight. #climate

Jesus Unimpressed by Hotness of Suspect Dear Humans,

Have you forgotten I walked the Earth surrounded by prophets, saints, and some very rugged fishermen?

Instagram’s Favorite New Yorker Cartoons in 2024 Jokes about spinach, laundry, politics, and “The Bear” proved popular among the scrollers and double-tappers this year.

See the #NewYorkerCartoons you liked the most this year.

Because the planet needs all the help it can get. #climate

London #fox waiting for a handout. #FoxOfTheDay

BlackRock, Vanguard, State Street sued by Republican states over climate push BlackRock , Vanguard and State Street have been sued by Texas and 10 other Republican-led states, which said the large asset managers violated antitrust law through climate activism that reduced coal production and boosted energy prices.

Mind-boggling that Texas and other Republican states are suing major investment firms for supporting #climate action. BlackRock, Vanguard, State Street sued by Republican states over climate push - www.reuters.com/legal/blackr...

Always enjoy seeing one of the photo galleries I assembled back in my working days and nights recycled for another holiday.

You knew it was coming.

#dogs greet the morning.

Whooping cough is surging in Michigan this year.

“With a declining rate of immunizations, we are unfortunately seeing a rise in pertussis and other vaccine-preventable diseases statewide," said Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, Michigan's chief medical executive.

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20,20,24 hours a day….H/T The Ramones. (Post-election dental office in suburban Detroit.)