Are you using the HDMI ARC connection on your TV? That’s the one that will let you control volume with the AppleTV remote.

Selectively listening I think

And then my doctor tells me my Vitamin D levels are too high, and I need to stop

I mean, they kind of said they were going to take this tack pretty clearly

I think you would be laying down smirch, whilst besmirch describes the laying down process.

One who had blemished the fair escutcheon of the family by a smirch of heresy.

T. A. Trollope, Marietta

smirch, n.

I knew it was too good to be true

Yeah, I guess this was just a little “light” rape.

_/s

Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, founder and former chief executive officer of VietJet Air, is a total d-bag

Eh, they choose not to

I’ve heard Dave Grohl is pretty ok?

Welp, that’s it, people. Time to start arming the whales.

https://troopers.ny.gov/news/youth-support-specialist-arrested-third-degree-rape

Press Release

The New York State Police in SP Rochester have arrested Jerica J. Costich, age 35, of Rochester, on charges of Rape 3rd (E Felony) following allegations of an inappropriate relationship with an 18-year-old detainee at the Industry Residential Center.

An investigation revealed that Costich, a Youth Support Specialist, engaged in sexual activity with the victim within the facility.

Costich was processed at SP Rochester, and Costich was transported to Rush Town Court for arraignment and released on her own recognizance. Judge Ryan Lang issued an order of protection, and Costich is expected to reappear on February 2, 2025.

We’re probably on a list now, for besmirching him.

Fair enough

Do you have cats?

Yeah, gotta find a new VPN also. What an asshole (the CEO).

How much does this cost you, and are there any drawbacks?

Lee Zeldin, Mr. Trump’s choice to lead the E.P.A., has little experience with environmental policy. He will be expected to hit the ground running, though, to fulfill Mr. Trump’s fire hose of orders directing the agency to cut regulations.

Mr. Zeldin’s Senate confirmation vote has not yet been scheduled but he has already marshaled more than a dozen deputies and senior advisers. The quick appointments are in contrast to Mr. Trump’s first term, when many Republicans hesitated to join the administration and internal squabbling delayed the selection of the deputy administrator as well as the chief air pollution regulator for nearly a year.

The top appointees, who have already moved into their offices, include David Fotouhi, Mr. Zeldin’s second-in-command, a lawyer who recently challenged a ban on asbestos; Alex Dominguez, a former oil lobbyist who will work on automobile emissions; and Aaron Szabo, a lobbyist for both the oil and chemical industries who is expected to be the top air pollution regulator.

The division of E.P.A. that evaluates the safety of new chemicals now includes Nancy Beck, a longtime chemical-industry lobbyist, and Lynn Ann Dekleva, who has been working for the American Chemistry Council, a trade group. Both are veterans of the first Trump term.

“It’s alarming to see former industry lobbyists and attorneys who, until recently, were paid by their clients to weaken pollution standards, nominated to high-ranking positions at E.P.A. where they will have the power to undermine regulations meant to protect the public from these same industries,” said Jen Duggan, executive director of the Environmental Integrity Project, a watchdog group.

Congratulations, America. You found the marble in the oatmeal. You get to drink from the firehose.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgPgsvxxxKE

Also, eggs are more expensive and the price is increasing. HoW CaN ThAt Be?!?!?!

Nah, they’re taking the Jedi approach: Do or do not. There is no try.

Teamwork!!