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Old dad, fortunate husband, nonprofit marketeer, jaywalker, viajero, Chicagoan by way of many places.

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Seriously, you have to watch this.

It’s magnificent.

Come for the stunning sights of many of the best spots and views in Paris (and the brilliant camera work and music). Stay for the truly remarkable skateboard artistry.

Andy Anderson.

The Shape of Paris.

11.03.2026 05:48 πŸ‘ 108 πŸ” 25 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 5
Publicly available historical satellite imagery shows the structure bears the hallmarks of a school, including a sports field and other recreational areas that were added over time.

"Given the U.S.'s intelligence capabilities, they should have known that a school was in the vicinity," said Beth Van Schaack, a former State Department official who teaches at Stanford University's Center for Human Rights and International Justice.

Publicly available historical satellite imagery shows the structure bears the hallmarks of a school, including a sports field and other recreational areas that were added over time. "Given the U.S.'s intelligence capabilities, they should have known that a school was in the vicinity," said Beth Van Schaack, a former State Department official who teaches at Stanford University's Center for Human Rights and International Justice.

Attention Trump regime media surrogates: Talking points re. the U.S. strike on the Shajarah Tayyebeh elementary school will now shift from β€œwe didn’t do it” to β€œIran located the school there 12 years ago so it would one day fool our sophisticated intelligence apparatus and be targeted.” That is all.

11.03.2026 15:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Useless β€œslow down” sign. In printing these up and sticking them around the ward, my alderman acknowledges (a) there is a problem, and (b) she’s not willing to do anything to solve it.

Useless β€œslow down” sign. In printing these up and sticking them around the ward, my alderman acknowledges (a) there is a problem, and (b) she’s not willing to do anything to solve it.

Don’t worry! Ald. Sam Nugent is on the case!

11.03.2026 14:37 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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I felt *really* bad about slapping that Tesla in front of my son. I try not to lose it in front of him, but the wildly selfish, dangerous and idiotic behavior of drivers sets me off. 10% of city parenting is keeping your kid from being run over. It’s too late though … he’s already been radicalized.

11.03.2026 14:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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This is how people drive a block from an elementary school at drop off time, with a 5-year-old approaching. This was last year but I see it everyday. A lot of these drivers have kids in the vehicle and apparently never walk them anywhere. This one looked at us as they sailed through.

11.03.2026 13:05 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0

My son (6) has no diplomats or advisers but he’d fare better in international affairs with his Magic Adventures Globe. He also has experience with other kids trying to talk him into doing bad things.

10.03.2026 00:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

TV person here: it is nearly impossible to run a a 4-month-old video BY MISTAKE particularly when the original video is brand new and a part of your on-going coverage.

08.03.2026 14:56 πŸ‘ 1063 πŸ” 312 πŸ’¬ 35 πŸ“Œ 17

The worldwide collective sigh of relief when this creature finally kicks it could blow the earth off its orbital plane.

08.03.2026 01:27 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

They’ll tell Americans to carpool before hopping on their private jets.

06.03.2026 21:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The school at one point was part of the Revolutionary Guards' naval base, according to satellite images from 2013 reviewed by The Times. Roads had led from other areas of the base to the school building that was struck on Saturday. But by September 2016, satellite images show, the same building was partitioned off and was no longer connected to the base.

Publicly available historical satellite imagery shows the structure bears the hallmarks of a school, including a sports field and other recreational areas that were added over time.

"Given the U.S.'s intelligence capabilities, they should have known that a school was in the vicinity," said Beth Van Schaack, a former State Department official who teaches at Stanford University's Center for Human Rights and International Justice.

The school at one point was part of the Revolutionary Guards' naval base, according to satellite images from 2013 reviewed by The Times. Roads had led from other areas of the base to the school building that was struck on Saturday. But by September 2016, satellite images show, the same building was partitioned off and was no longer connected to the base. Publicly available historical satellite imagery shows the structure bears the hallmarks of a school, including a sports field and other recreational areas that were added over time. "Given the U.S.'s intelligence capabilities, they should have known that a school was in the vicinity," said Beth Van Schaack, a former State Department official who teaches at Stanford University's Center for Human Rights and International Justice.

05.03.2026 23:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Analysis Suggests School Was Hit Amid U.S. Strikes on Iranian Naval Base

We killed those kids. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/05/w...

05.03.2026 23:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
The USS Los Angeles submarine

The USS Los Angeles submarine

When I was in 5th grade I operated the diving planes of an underway $1 billion U.S. nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine as it sailed from Maui to Oahu. I also operated the sub’s torpedo tube, shooting what’s called a water slug (tube filled with water and fired).

05.03.2026 15:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Technocapitalists’ great trick is to make people who hate all this bullshit feel like they’re suffering from the same fogeys-not-coping-with-a-changing-world syndrome every generation succumbs to, rather than, say, just rejecting a rampant evil that seeks to rob us of our individuality and soul.

04.03.2026 16:24 πŸ‘ 218 πŸ” 63 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 3
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β€˜He was smart and kind and amazing’: four American soldiers killed in Kuwait remembered Here’s what we know about the four US service members who have been identified

www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

04.03.2026 22:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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John Ronan's affordable housing in Chicago has colourful balconies A spectrum of vivid hues were incorporated throughout a mixed-use building in Chicago by John Ronan Architects that contains a public library at ground level and low-cost senior housing up above.

Chicago Public Library did something similar with the Chicago Housing Authority. My neighborhood library: www.dezeen.com/2019/10/15/j...

04.03.2026 18:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If you add up the collective BP spikes I’ve experienced watching these shameless ghouls, I’m certain they’ve shaved a year off my life and done unmeasurable damage to my soul. I don’t know how we reckon with the fact that people can behave like this and not draw widespread wrath.

04.03.2026 16:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
'Very surreal': Retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. describes being stuck in Dubai
'Very surreal': Retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. describes being stuck in Dubai YouTube video by MS NOW

So there are between 500K and 1 million American nationals living in the Middle East (www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...). Gen. Manner is being very calm and charitable here, and he’s also clearly furious. He’s also been on CNN relating the same thing. youtu.be/07Dw2HEq5rg

03.03.2026 22:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

For a brand headquartered in Minneapolis, I wonder how their crisis comms team was doing the day Greg B and his paramilitary goons freely entered that St Paul store to hit the can / stir up trouble.

03.03.2026 16:15 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Realtor mailer shows different American Foursquare homes they like.

Realtor mailer shows different American Foursquare homes they like.

Realtor mailer shows period paint palette suggestion.

Realtor mailer shows period paint palette suggestion.

I actually *like* getting unsolicited mail from this realtor in my neighborhood. They clearly love old homes, throw in a period paint palette, and commissioned a local artist. Good on them.

28.02.2026 00:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Adjacently related, but my dad was a 34+ year career USN submariner, retired a three star. Went to Harvard Business School and Hopkins SAIS later in his career because the military, ya know, values that kinda thing. We really need to get rid of these clowns before they kill us all.

27.02.2026 23:07 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Our post office, our neighborhood park, my son’s school. Chicago is a treasure trove.

27.02.2026 16:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Last year was not the first time a President has tried to subdue Illinoisans with hired thugs.

25.02.2026 17:38 πŸ‘ 966 πŸ” 271 πŸ’¬ 24 πŸ“Œ 12

My name is Stephen Miller and I set those captive democrats up with a sick either-or fallacy burn that totally won over people with toddler-level critical thinking skills. I am very smart.

25.02.2026 15:43 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

She wore less makeup.

25.02.2026 14:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lydia Kaiser survived a brain injury after the deadly shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis last August.

She was at the Capitol on Tuesday to call for Minnesota legislators to enact gun control measures.

Video by Amanda Anderson/The Minnesota Star Tribune.

24.02.2026 20:30 πŸ‘ 173 πŸ” 55 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 3

All the democrats should boycott this dementia-inflected, Adderall-fueled two-hour airing of grievances and lies. It would enrage him, sending him more than off-script into unhinged territory.

23.02.2026 23:31 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
β€œOut on the town having the time of my life with a bunch of friends” guy.

β€œOut on the town having the time of my life with a bunch of friends” guy.

23.02.2026 16:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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DHS agent killed US citizen in March 2025, records show A federal immigration agent shot and killed a U.S. citizen in Texas in March 2025, months before the Trump administration began its deportation surge in Minnesota that led to the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, according to records released this week.

DHS agent killed US citizen in March 2025, records show reut.rs/4c2SsZ5

21.02.2026 18:15 πŸ‘ 54 πŸ” 34 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 4
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Narcissistic Injury: Definition, Signs, & Examples Narcissistic injury occurs when narcissists believe their self-image has been criticized, slighted, or insulted. Because they have low self-esteem, any perceived judgment can damage a narcissist’s sen...

Some fun reading before the press conference: www.choosingtherapy.com/narcissistic...

20.02.2026 18:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A plane living room. There is a big white couch, a bar (with a bottle of what may be whiskey on it), and multiple lounge chairs.

A plane living room. There is a big white couch, a bar (with a bottle of what may be whiskey on it), and multiple lounge chairs.

A double bedroom on the plane. There is a brown striped blanket on the bed.

A double bedroom on the plane. There is a brown striped blanket on the bed.

NBC has pics of the plane ICE Barbie needs to run her gulag.

www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...

19.02.2026 15:06 πŸ‘ 1101 πŸ” 535 πŸ’¬ 111 πŸ“Œ 64