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@nataschadea @stevesi28838948 Yes, aggressive gerrymanders depend on smaller margins of victory which can be overcome by the (political) minority party working hard to boost turnout
Much easier at campaign time to pack the (political) minority voters into a small number of districts that you concede up front
Much easier at campaign time to pack the (political) minority voters into a small number of districts that you concede up front
@nataschadea @stevesi28838948 Realistically, however, in the southeastern United States, which are dominated by Republicans, I think all voters, including Black voters, might as well start registering as Republicans to vote in the closed Republican primary likely to pick the winner in November.
@nataschadea @stevesi28838948 In a democracy with majority rule, a (political) minority needs to engage with the system in the most effective way to pursue its interests.
The interests of citizens / voters and the interests of, sadly, senile octogenarians who die in office may very well be different.
The interests of citizens / voters and the interests of, sadly, senile octogenarians who die in office may very well be different.
Harvard, apparently, is about to adopt a new policy to combat grade inflation. I devised my own anti–grade inflation policy 25 years ago. I’ve shared it with provosts and deans, to no avail. Here it is:
The Muñoz Plan Against Grade Inflation
The plan has three key components:
The Muñoz Plan Against Grade Inflation
The plan has three key components:
1) Grade Distinction Points
For every class in which a student enrolls, in addition to his or her regular grade, the student will earn Grade Distinction Points (GDP).
For every class in which a student enrolls, in addition to his or her regular grade, the student will earn Grade Distinction Points (GDP).
The regular mark (i.e., A, A-, B+, etc.) is determined by the instructor. This grade will factor into the student’s GPA.
GDP points are calculated by taking the difference between the student’s regular grade and the average grade for the class in which the student is enrolled.
GDP points are calculated by taking the difference between the student’s regular grade and the average grade for the class in which the student is enrolled.
Codex now works directly in Chrome on macOS and Windows.
It’s even better at working with apps and sites in Chrome, and now works in parallel across tabs in the background without taking over your browser.
To get started, install the Chrome plugin in the Codex app.
It’s even better at working with apps and sites in Chrome, and now works in parallel across tabs in the background without taking over your browser.
To get started, install the Chrome plugin in the Codex app.
With the new Chrome extension, Codex can quickly move through repetitive browser work, like navigating structured pages and complex data entry flows.
Under the hood, it writes and runs code to navigate and complete tasks.
Under the hood, it writes and runs code to navigate and complete tasks.
If a task needs multiple tools, Codex chooses the best one for each step.
It uses plugins when they can handle the job, Chrome when it needs a logged-in website, and combines approaches as needed.
It uses plugins when they can handle the job, Chrome when it needs a logged-in website, and combines approaches as needed.
Forgotten evils awaken in Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients!
Our biggest update ever launches on May 29 PDT
pathofexile2.com/ancients
Our biggest update ever launches on May 29 PDT
pathofexile2.com/ancients
Learn the secrets of Kalguuran Runecrafting in the Runes of Aldur league! Together with Farrow, a seeker of runes, and the Kingsmarch crew, delve into relics long entombed that hold ancient treasures, buried truths, and some things best left undisturbed. 
Find mysterious Remnants across Wraeclast and inscribe runic symbols upon them. Depending on which symbols are already present, you’ll have different options for the items you can create using this magic.
France is trying to power flex on the US & I don't think this will go well for them.
Musk has just been summoned to France to face "preliminary criminal charges" over failing to run X in accordance with French law, along with former CEO Yaccarino. The criminal investigation
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Musk has just been summoned to France to face "preliminary criminal charges" over failing to run X in accordance with French law, along with former CEO Yaccarino. The criminal investigation
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will proceed whether Musk shows up or not. So, does this mean that Musk could be detained anywhere that has a criminal extradition treaty with France. Is it safe for him to go to Europe.
The US govt has made very, very clear that it disapproves, with the Justice Dept saying
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The US govt has made very, very clear that it disapproves, with the Justice Dept saying
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it is a “politically charged criminal proceeding aimed at wrongfully regulating through prosecution the business activities of a social media platform.”
So, France is taking on not only Musk but the US govt. The Europeans think they can regulate US companies (and speech)
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So, France is taking on not only Musk but the US govt. The Europeans think they can regulate US companies (and speech)
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🧵The Lemkin Institute is often cited as a leading authority claiming genocide in Gaza. But it has no link to Raphael Lemkin or his family and is just a handful of volunteer activists abusing Lemkin’s name for reputational cover. There is no “consensus” on genocide. Details: 1/
The nonprofit was formed by Elisa von Joeden-Forgey in 2021, granted nonprofit status in 2023. She has a PhD in History, former Chair in Holocaust & Genocide Studies at Keene State College. There are no other genocide scholars. In its latest detailed report it raised $10,300. 2/
Joeden-Fogey admitted that she did not contact any Lemkin family member when starting the group in 2021. Family members specifically say the name is being used “contradictory to what we believe Rafael stood for… it really disparages the name.” 3/
The black history of Miami, Florida.
A THREAD!
Bahamians were among the first settlers in Miami. The first name on the city charter in 1896, when the city was incorporated, was a Black man named Silas Austin. Out of 368 men who voted to incorporate Miami,162 of them were Black.
A THREAD!
Bahamians were among the first settlers in Miami. The first name on the city charter in 1896, when the city was incorporated, was a Black man named Silas Austin. Out of 368 men who voted to incorporate Miami,162 of them were Black.
In 1896 Florida had a state law that required a minimum number of registered voters to incorporate. 368 voters signed to incorporate Miami.
Black people mostly occupied Overtown and Coconut Grove, which is also the oldest inhabited neighborhood in Miami.
Black people mostly occupied Overtown and Coconut Grove, which is also the oldest inhabited neighborhood in Miami.
The Black population was largely made up of Florida born Black folks, Bahamians and Black people who came further south from southern states like North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.
Reporter Brandi Morin sees it. I am Acadian and I see it too. Those without lawful Nationhoods formed City of London businesses trying to claim they are nations and it all linked to city of London schemes historically. @StuartSyvret @jebrittan2 @andrewlownie @JoannaColes @MichaelWolffNYC
Few people realize Canada and the US formed as businesses out of the City of London. The By law Canada was a Dominion of British Empire and the US was a union of states formed from the Massachusetts Bay Company, which obtained a royal charter in 1629. It was a business is not a Nation.
They formed on top of the Acadian Nationhood territories as defined by the Calvinist Dumont. Acadia was the name of the land that became a Vatican nation in 1610. It is a Nation that still exists. The Queen already apologised for the illegal deportation. acadianmuseum.com/the-queens-pro…
Reddit is a goldmine for brands scaling to 8-9 figures.
People are searching “best [product] reddit” because that's where the truth lives. Here's how I'd use it to scale a brand to $10M:
1. Reddit is the platform where your customers tell the truth about your competitors.
People are searching “best [product] reddit” because that's where the truth lives. Here's how I'd use it to scale a brand to $10M:
1. Reddit is the platform where your customers tell the truth about your competitors.
Amazon reviews are gamed. TikTok comments are performative. Reddit is raw.
2. Find the subreddits where your customers already hang out.
Search your product category and the problem your product solves. You're looking for threads where real customers are already debating which brand is better. Every objection, every complaint, and every brand they actually trust will be sitting in those comments. That's your map.
Search your product category and the problem your product solves. You're looking for threads where real customers are already debating which brand is better. Every objection, every complaint, and every brand they actually trust will be sitting in those comments. That's your map.
The threat of Stratos to Utah's air quality, a thread:
As it stands, Utah emits roughly 55-63 million tons of CO2 annually. (Figuring an average of 18 metric tons per capita).
If Utah was a standalone country, its carbon emissions per capita would rank it 6th WORLDWIDE.
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As it stands, Utah emits roughly 55-63 million tons of CO2 annually. (Figuring an average of 18 metric tons per capita).
If Utah was a standalone country, its carbon emissions per capita would rank it 6th WORLDWIDE.
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Utah's energy mix is currently dominated by fossil fuels, with coal (45.6%) and natural gas (29.2%) leading sources.
44% of Utah's emissions and air pollution currently stem from power production, due to the reliance on coal and natural gas.
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44% of Utah's emissions and air pollution currently stem from power production, due to the reliance on coal and natural gas.
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As far as emissions go, natural gas is cleaner, releasing only 50% the emissions that coal does.
However, methane leaks from increased natural gas extraction can offset these savings. And methane is worse for the environment than CO2 due to its greater greenhouse effect.
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However, methane leaks from increased natural gas extraction can offset these savings. And methane is worse for the environment than CO2 due to its greater greenhouse effect.
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General Biletsky, Commander of Ukraine's 3rd Army Corps:
After Starlink was blocked for Russian forces, the gap between their effectiveness and ours narrowed dramatically, because replacing Starlink as a battlefield communications system is practically impossible. 1/15
After Starlink was blocked for Russian forces, the gap between their effectiveness and ours narrowed dramatically, because replacing Starlink as a battlefield communications system is practically impossible. 1/15
The only thing that can replace Starlink is another Starlink. Therefore, Starlink’s influence on the course of the war right now is enormous. Over the past two weeks, the effectiveness of Russian strike operations has significantly deteriorated — by approximately 20–40%. 2/15
Within one or two months Russia will partially improve their effectiveness through other means — Russian communication satellites and so on. 3/15
Democrats are in more trouble than you think, the 2028 POTUS primary risks a nasty bloodbath.
Dems suppressed differences with "Orange Man Ban" and "Republicans are Nazis" for so long they're about to boil over.
Dems suppressed differences with "Orange Man Ban" and "Republicans are Nazis" for so long they're about to boil over.
Democrats remain split between several factions all they agree on is hating GOP
Progressives (Bernie/AOC) who demand aggressive wealth distribution.
Ethnic Coalition (Mostly unrepresented right now)
Psychopaths (Gavin Newsom)
Establishment lane (Andy B, Shapiro)
Progressives (Bernie/AOC) who demand aggressive wealth distribution.
Ethnic Coalition (Mostly unrepresented right now)
Psychopaths (Gavin Newsom)
Establishment lane (Andy B, Shapiro)
Democrat's haven't had a competition primary since 2008...and Dem elites have AGGRESSIVELY controlled the outcome of each contest since then.
And no unifying figure like Obama exists.
And no unifying figure like Obama exists.
