Most recent unrolls from @ThreadReaderApp
1).
„In secret briefings held in Washington and Silicon Valley, national security officials warned executives from companies like Apple, Advanced Micro Devices and Qualcomm that China was making plans to retake Taiwan, which Beijing has long considered a breakaway territory.
„In secret briefings held in Washington and Silicon Valley, national security officials warned executives from companies like Apple, Advanced Micro Devices and Qualcomm that China was making plans to retake Taiwan, which Beijing has long considered a breakaway territory.
2).
A Chinese blockade of Taiwan, the officials said, could choke the supply of computer chips made on the island and bring the U.S. tech industry to its knees.
A Chinese blockade of Taiwan, the officials said, could choke the supply of computer chips made on the island and bring the U.S. tech industry to its knees.
3).
Two presidents have tried persuading the industry to change. President Joseph R. Biden Jr. offered financial grants worth billions to improve the domestic production of chips.
Two presidents have tried persuading the industry to change. President Joseph R. Biden Jr. offered financial grants worth billions to improve the domestic production of chips.
Grace Randolph is live right now and speaking for all black people.
Black people should be grateful this white liberal woman is telling them how to feel right now.
Black people should be grateful this white liberal woman is telling them how to feel right now.
Now she says that the real problem is Nerdrotic and he is the actual reason people are mad at her.
She is now the victim in all of this, and Mr Davidson needs to recognize that he did this to her.
Making Decisions at Critical Times
In life, there are many critical moments when we have to take decisions that may have far-reaching implications. There was a time I was faced with such a moment in my career.
In life, there are many critical moments when we have to take decisions that may have far-reaching implications. There was a time I was faced with such a moment in my career.
I worked for an international financial institution and I just got an offer from a local financial institution. I had just returned from a foreign trip which was a reward for meeting set targets when I got the local offer.
I was confused. The local offer was alluring but the institution at that time faced serious challenges. It represented a new terrain- one that wasn't clearly defined and littered with possible regulatory challenge and uncertainty.
1/15
In a time when fault lines within a segment of the community seem louder than ever - sect vs sect, ritual vs reform - a question arises:
Have we forgotten the giants who healed these fractures before us?
Let’s revisit two such figures.
A thread 🧵that journeys into our spiritual legacy to illuminate the questions of our present.
Here's a deep dive.
In a time when fault lines within a segment of the community seem louder than ever - sect vs sect, ritual vs reform - a question arises:
Have we forgotten the giants who healed these fractures before us?
Let’s revisit two such figures.
A thread 🧵that journeys into our spiritual legacy to illuminate the questions of our present.
Here's a deep dive.
2/15
In the 8th century, Bharat 🇮🇳was intellectually vibrant; yet fragmented.
Shaiva.
Vaishnava.
Shakta.
Ganapatya.
Smartas.
Each fiercely devoted. Each convinced of exclusive truth.
Into this climate stepped Adi Shankaracharya.
Not to destroy traditions. But to harmonize them.
In the 8th century, Bharat 🇮🇳was intellectually vibrant; yet fragmented.
Shaiva.
Vaishnava.
Shakta.
Ganapatya.
Smartas.
Each fiercely devoted. Each convinced of exclusive truth.
Into this climate stepped Adi Shankaracharya.
Not to destroy traditions. But to harmonize them.
3/15
Adi Shankaracharya did something extraordinary.
He established the system of Panchayatana Puja, worship of five deities (Shiva, Vishnu, Shakti, Surya, Ganesha) on one altar.
A quiet theological masterstroke for its time.
It said:
Diversity in form.
Unity in essence.
This was not merely philosophical abstraction, but a quiet act of social healing.
Adi Shankaracharya did something extraordinary.
He established the system of Panchayatana Puja, worship of five deities (Shiva, Vishnu, Shakti, Surya, Ganesha) on one altar.
A quiet theological masterstroke for its time.
It said:
Diversity in form.
Unity in essence.
This was not merely philosophical abstraction, but a quiet act of social healing.
1/ Ukraine War: Who is winning, who is losing?
At the end of the 4th year of the full-scale war in Ukraine, many are asking: who is winning and who is losing? The answer is obviously complicated, but for comparing narrative vs. numbers, consider the following questions:
At the end of the 4th year of the full-scale war in Ukraine, many are asking: who is winning and who is losing? The answer is obviously complicated, but for comparing narrative vs. numbers, consider the following questions:
2/ Who has achieved more of its core objectives? When he ordered a massive invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Putin intended to erase Ukraine from the map. Most Western intelligence agencies gave him better than even odds of succeeding. Remarkably, Zelensky and his colleagues remained determined to fight for the survival of their country. Despite huge physical losses, Ukraine is a stronger nation today than it was before it was invaded.
3/ Who has seized more territory? Over the past four years, Russia has captured 29,191 square miles of Ukrainian land (13% of the country, or roughly equivalent to half the U.S. state of Illinois). Ukraine’s brief adventure into the Russian oblast of Kursk was stymied and completely reversed.
Today I said on CNN:
Ukrainians are exhausted, but people and businesses keep working even under no electricity and constant Russian attacks.
Ukrainians agree to peace, but only if there are real clear guarantees. 0/
Ukrainians are exhausted, but people and businesses keep working even under no electricity and constant Russian attacks.
Ukrainians agree to peace, but only if there are real clear guarantees. 0/
Me: I think negotiations are great. But we need less talk, more action.
The mood in Ukraine is indeed that of exhaustion. But also that of determination.
It's great that talks are ongoing, but they won’t lead to too much progress unless there is real pressure on Russia. 1/
The mood in Ukraine is indeed that of exhaustion. But also that of determination.
It's great that talks are ongoing, but they won’t lead to too much progress unless there is real pressure on Russia. 1/
Me: The basic issue is if there is some kind of negotiated settlement, how long will it last? The fear is there’s going to be a pause of two weeks or two months, and then we’ll be bombed again.
People are preparing for the continuation of the war, even after a ceasefire. 2/
People are preparing for the continuation of the war, even after a ceasefire. 2/
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "Fortune Magazine published an article by a Nobel winning MIT economist telling us why the Trump administration will damage the USA.
1)
1)
This was his headline:
“The Nobel laureate who co-wrote ‘Why Nations Fail’ warns U.S. democracy won’t survive unless these two things change.”
This article is a symptom of what is wrong with the national political debates by university based “experts”. Why?
2)
“The Nobel laureate who co-wrote ‘Why Nations Fail’ warns U.S. democracy won’t survive unless these two things change.”
This article is a symptom of what is wrong with the national political debates by university based “experts”. Why?
2)
Because very little of what this Nobel winning expert has ever predicted has ever worked out that way in reality. Theory is nice, but it remains theory unless proven in real life.
And no theory based on a false premise can ever be proven in real life.
3)
And no theory based on a false premise can ever be proven in real life.
3)
Today, some Democrats in Congress are planning to bring illegal aliens as guests to the State of the Union. Once again, they are putting illegal aliens above the safety of American citizens.
Yesterday alone our officers arrested pedophiles, rapists, and violent criminals from our communities. President Trump and Secretary Noem have made it abundantly clear: if you come to our country illegally and break our laws, we will find you, we will arrest you, and you will NEVER return.
Arrests include:
Yesterday alone our officers arrested pedophiles, rapists, and violent criminals from our communities. President Trump and Secretary Noem have made it abundantly clear: if you come to our country illegally and break our laws, we will find you, we will arrest you, and you will NEVER return.
Arrests include:
Isidro Arcenio Alvarado, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador, convicted for naturalization fraud in the Eastern District of North Carolina.
Omar Gomez-Hinojosa, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for assault in Seattle, Washington.
Manhattan dermatologist, Steven Victor aka “Dr. Evil” tied to Jeffrey Epstein admitted that “some Epstein referrals included minors.”
Epstein emails from the latest drop exposes how those referrals worked - and how deep the relationship really went. Steven Victor’s excuse for his relationship with Epstein is not only weak, it’s meaningless considering that their relationship continued even after Epstein was charged for trafficking and public outrage was impossible to ignore.
THREAD 🧵👇
Epstein emails from the latest drop exposes how those referrals worked - and how deep the relationship really went. Steven Victor’s excuse for his relationship with Epstein is not only weak, it’s meaningless considering that their relationship continued even after Epstein was charged for trafficking and public outrage was impossible to ignore.
THREAD 🧵👇
For nearly a decade, emails show Epstein coordinating medical appointments, discussing business ventures, arranging payments, and directing women to a specific New York doctor he nicknamed:
“Dr. Evil.” This wasn’t a casual referral. Epstein organized logistics himself.
He is mentioned over 500 times in Epstein’s emails. It appears that Steven Victor had a relationship with Epstein for over 10 years. During this time, he treated Epstein’s “girls” for what appears to be potentially STD’s, acne, and other cosmetic concerns
In one message: “send her to dr evil… tell him she is my friend so she doesn’t have to pay.”
Appointments were described as gifts.
Follow-ups were discussed afterward.
This is not how normal doctor referrals look.
“Dr. Evil.” This wasn’t a casual referral. Epstein organized logistics himself.
He is mentioned over 500 times in Epstein’s emails. It appears that Steven Victor had a relationship with Epstein for over 10 years. During this time, he treated Epstein’s “girls” for what appears to be potentially STD’s, acne, and other cosmetic concerns
In one message: “send her to dr evil… tell him she is my friend so she doesn’t have to pay.”
Appointments were described as gifts.
Follow-ups were discussed afterward.
This is not how normal doctor referrals look.
Not only did he interact with Epstein in this manner, their correspondence indicates that Steven Victor also treated Jean-Luc Brunel (the French equivalent of Epstein, who is now dead) and was carrying out personal favors for both of them, reportedly not charging them for services rendered to their “friends.” Epstein made it clear that Victor should not be charging Brunel or himself, given their "deal" after Epstein "bailed him out."
Analise: quatro anos de guerra na Ucrânia
Antes de falar do principal vamos fazer um balanço das baixas estimadas
Nenhum país divulga dados reais sobre mortos e feridos numa guerra, então é preciso usar diversas fontes e todo conhecimento e indícios disponíveis em fonte aberta
Antes de falar do principal vamos fazer um balanço das baixas estimadas
Nenhum país divulga dados reais sobre mortos e feridos numa guerra, então é preciso usar diversas fontes e todo conhecimento e indícios disponíveis em fonte aberta
Para a Ucrânia, o preço da guerra contra a Rússia é a menor expectativa de vida masculina fora da África, combinada com uma taxa de mortalidade três vezes maior que a taxa de natalidade
Ao longo de 12 anos de conflito com a Rússia, a população da Ucrânia diminuiu em 17 milhões
Ao longo de 12 anos de conflito com a Rússia, a população da Ucrânia diminuiu em 17 milhões
Rússia:
No primeiro ano da guerra a Rússia teve provavelmente o triplo de baixas da Ucrânia
No entanto, com o passar do tempo, as baixas russas estão cada vez menores e as baixas ucranianas cada vez maiores
No primeiro ano da guerra a Rússia teve provavelmente o triplo de baixas da Ucrânia
No entanto, com o passar do tempo, as baixas russas estão cada vez menores e as baixas ucranianas cada vez maiores
MEU AMIGO AINDA ESTAVA PAGANDO POR ARMAZENAMENTO NO GMAIL.
Eu já tinha dito para ele fazer isso antes.
Ele passou de 13,8/14 GB para 5 GB em apenas uma tarde.
Espero que isso te ajude :
Eu já tinha dito para ele fazer isso antes.
Ele passou de 13,8/14 GB para 5 GB em apenas uma tarde.
Espero que isso te ajude :
1. Encontre o que realmente está ocupando espaço no Gmail
Primeiro, verifique o resumo de armazenamento:
Vá para
drive.google.com/settings/stora…
Veja o que está consumindo espaço no Gmail, Drive e Fotos.
Clique em “Gmail” para identificar os principais responsáveis.
Depois, na barra de pesquisa do Gmail, digite:
has:attachment larger:10M
(encontra e-mails com mais de 10 MB)
Classifique por tamanho, selecione vários e exclua o que não precisa.
Quer limpar ainda mais?
Use larger:5M ou larger:3M para uma limpeza mais agressiva.
Só apagar anexos grandes já pode liberar vários gigabytes instantaneamente.
Primeiro, verifique o resumo de armazenamento:
Vá para
drive.google.com/settings/stora…
Veja o que está consumindo espaço no Gmail, Drive e Fotos.
Clique em “Gmail” para identificar os principais responsáveis.
Depois, na barra de pesquisa do Gmail, digite:
has:attachment larger:10M
(encontra e-mails com mais de 10 MB)
Classifique por tamanho, selecione vários e exclua o que não precisa.
Quer limpar ainda mais?
Use larger:5M ou larger:3M para uma limpeza mais agressiva.
Só apagar anexos grandes já pode liberar vários gigabytes instantaneamente.
2. Exclua categorias inteiras de uma vez
O Gmail organiza automaticamente seus e-mails. Use isso a seu favor para limpar rápido:
Pesquise:
category:promotions (todos os e-mails promocionais)
Pesquise:
category:social (notificações do Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)
Pesquise:
category:updates (recibos, confirmações)
Marque a caixa no topo → clique em “Selecionar todas as conversas que correspondem a esta pesquisa”
Exclua tudo de uma vez.
Essas categorias acumulam e-mails por anos — e a maioria pode ser apagada com segurança.
O Gmail organiza automaticamente seus e-mails. Use isso a seu favor para limpar rápido:
Pesquise:
category:promotions (todos os e-mails promocionais)
Pesquise:
category:social (notificações do Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)
Pesquise:
category:updates (recibos, confirmações)
Marque a caixa no topo → clique em “Selecionar todas as conversas que correspondem a esta pesquisa”
Exclua tudo de uma vez.
Essas categorias acumulam e-mails por anos — e a maioria pode ser apagada com segurança.
1).
„With 264 in favor and 133 opposed, the measure known as the Rotor Act failed to meet the two-thirds threshold required under a fast-track procedure typically used for noncontroversial measures.
„With 264 in favor and 133 opposed, the measure known as the Rotor Act failed to meet the two-thirds threshold required under a fast-track procedure typically used for noncontroversial measures.
2).
The bill requires most aircraft operating in the U.S. to use advanced tracking technology and increases scrutiny of military flights in congested aviation corridors.
The bill requires most aircraft operating in the U.S. to use advanced tracking technology and increases scrutiny of military flights in congested aviation corridors.
3).
Spurred on by @SenTedCruz (R., Texas) and Maria @SenatorCantwell (D., Wash.), the Senate had unanimously approved the legislation in December. But more than 100 Republican lawmakers voted against the bill, despite an 11th-hour lobbying push from @tedcruz on the House floor.”
Spurred on by @SenTedCruz (R., Texas) and Maria @SenatorCantwell (D., Wash.), the Senate had unanimously approved the legislation in December. But more than 100 Republican lawmakers voted against the bill, despite an 11th-hour lobbying push from @tedcruz on the House floor.”
Esto es fácil. En los próximos tuits vas a recibir información impactante y bizarra que te servirá para aparentar que sabes de fútbol cuando tengas charlas con amigas y amigos futboleros.
Si tenés más datos comenta, si desmentís alguno argumenta. Sino disfruta.
Si tenés más datos comenta, si desmentís alguno argumenta. Sino disfruta.
Arrancamos fácil. ¿Sabías que Lewandowski hizo 5 goles en 9 minutos?
🇩🇪 2015. Bayern Múnich perdía 🆚 Wolfsburgo. En el segundo tiempo Pep decidió mandar al campo a su robot polaco 🇵🇱.
Con las primeras 10 veces que tocó la pelota hizo 5 goles: minuto 51, 52, 55, 57 y 60. 🤯
🇩🇪 2015. Bayern Múnich perdía 🆚 Wolfsburgo. En el segundo tiempo Pep decidió mandar al campo a su robot polaco 🇵🇱.
Con las primeras 10 veces que tocó la pelota hizo 5 goles: minuto 51, 52, 55, 57 y 60. 🤯
Otro pistolero en tiempo récord fue Sadio Mané 🇸🇳 que se mandó 3 goles en 2.56 minutos nada más y nada menos que en la Premier League.
Esto pasó el 16 de mayo de 2015 cuando, jugando para el Southampton, le anotó al Aston Villa en el minuto 13, 14 y 16.
Esto pasó el 16 de mayo de 2015 cuando, jugando para el Southampton, le anotó al Aston Villa en el minuto 13, 14 y 16.
El 24 de febrero de 1946 tuvieron lugar las elecciones presidenciales que decidían al presidente constitucional de la Argentina luego de la dictadura militar que sufrió el país desde el golpe de Estado del 4 de junio de 1943. Los candidatos eran el coronel Juan Domingo Perón, representando al oficialismo, y José Tamborini de la Unión Democrática, por la oposición, que se embarcaron en una violenta y agitada campaña electoral entre diciembre de 1945 y febrero de 1946.
Tras los agitados sucesos ocurridos entre el 9 y el 17 de octubre de 1945, el principal propósito del gobierno del general Edelmiro Farrell era el realizar elecciones que terminaran con el régimen militar. Con ese fin, el gobierno perseguía dos objetivos: en primer lugar, mantener o crear condiciones que favorecieran la victoria de su colega, el coronel Juan Domingo Perón; en segundo termino, garantizar que las próximas elecciones estuvieran libres del fraude y la violencia que había caracterizado a las elecciones de los años anteriores, cumpliendo así el compromiso de honor que el presidente Farell había asumido en nombre de las Fuerzas Armadas: asegurar una victoria honesta.
Los cambios que se produjeron en el gabinete nacional después del 17 de octubre intensificaron el carácter militar del gobierno, pasando de cuatro a tres civiles. Incluso el cargo de Ministro del Interior, de gran significación política, paso a cargo de un oficial del Ejército, quienes además controlaban los ministerios de Hacienda, Obras Públicas, Guerra, y las secretarias de Trabajo y Previsión y de Industria y Comercio. Además que oficiales de la Marina y la Fuerza Aérea controlaban los ministerios correspondientes a cada Arma.
Manifestation på Sergels torg för att uppmärksamma 4 årsdagen av Rysslands fullskaliga invasionsförsök i Ukraina
Alyona Kashyna från Nordic Ukraine Forum inledde och modererade mötet.
Iana Kovalova framförde Ukrainas nationalsång.
Die Abkehr von der 65-%-Regel zugunsten einer Grüngas-Quote ist kein politischer Neuentwurf. Sie entspricht langjährigen Forderungen von Gas- und Immobilienlobbyverbänden (u. a. BDEW, DVGW). Das Modell schützt Gasnetze – nicht primär das Klima. Deshalb sprechen Kritiker von einem „Kniefall vor der Gaslobby“.
10 Minuten reichen um das hier zu recherchieren.
10 Minuten reichen um das hier zu recherchieren.
Keir Starmer: War in Ukraine remains the most critical issue of our age.
It asks the question of whether Ukrainian and European freedom will endure. Our answer, together, is unequivocal. Russia is not winning this war. They will not win this war — Politico. 1/
It asks the question of whether Ukrainian and European freedom will endure. Our answer, together, is unequivocal. Russia is not winning this war. They will not win this war — Politico. 1/
Britain announced £20 million for emergency repairs to energy supplies damaged by Russian attacks over winter, help to resist "Russification" tactics, helicopter training for Ukrainian pilots in UK.
Announcement ahead of virtual "coalition of the willing" meeting Tuesday. 2/
Announcement ahead of virtual "coalition of the willing" meeting Tuesday. 2/
Starmer will co-chair meeting with Macron to discuss plans in event of ceasefire.
First meeting since Britain and France signed declaration to send troops to Ukraine if peace deal is agreed. Preparations for peacekeeping effort overseen from headquarters in Paris, staffed by 70 personnel. 3/
First meeting since Britain and France signed declaration to send troops to Ukraine if peace deal is agreed. Preparations for peacekeeping effort overseen from headquarters in Paris, staffed by 70 personnel. 3/
Mario ha 33 anni adora i genitori ed è innamoratissimo della moglie e dei suoi quattro bambini.
Gli piace giocare a pallone e ha messo su, in via Papireto a Palermo, una squadra di calcetto.
Per il suo fair-play i compagni lo chiamano il “Facchetti”.
Gli piace giocare a pallone e ha messo su, in via Papireto a Palermo, una squadra di calcetto.
Per il suo fair-play i compagni lo chiamano il “Facchetti”.
Mario è maresciallo ordinario dei carabinieri.
Oggi è in ferie, ma lo hanno appena chiamato.
Un collega si è ammalato.
Si offre subito per sostituirlo.
Lui è cosi, sempre disponibile, pronto a dare una mano a tutti.
Oggi è in ferie, ma lo hanno appena chiamato.
Un collega si è ammalato.
Si offre subito per sostituirlo.
Lui è cosi, sempre disponibile, pronto a dare una mano a tutti.
Salvatore, appuntato dei carabinieri, ha anche lui quattro figli.
Nella sua vita professionale si è distinto in varie operazioni e ha ricevuto due encomi solenni.
Uno di questi, tempo fa, dal Generale Dalla Chiesa in persona.
Nella sua vita professionale si è distinto in varie operazioni e ha ricevuto due encomi solenni.
Uno di questi, tempo fa, dal Generale Dalla Chiesa in persona.
SNP data dump after Scotttish IC’s threat of legal action. Thousands of pages of heavily redacted communications, but there are still nuggets in there.
1. Failure to Record Meetings with Alex Salmond (Potential Breach of Sections 4.22 and 4.23)
Context from the Remit (Repeated in Multiple Batches, e.g., Batch 1, Pages 1, 21, 32, etc.): The investigation's starting point is the allegation that Sturgeon "failed to feed back the basic facts of meetings and discussions held with Alex Salmond to her private office." These sections of the Code require ministers to record external contacts that could influence government policy or decisions to avoid undisclosed influence.
Specific Meetings in Question (Batch 1, Pages 1, 157, 162, etc.):29 March 2018: Meeting with Geoff Aberdein (Salmond's former Chief of Staff) at Scottish Parliament.
2 April 2018: Meeting with Salmond at Sturgeon's home.
23 April 2018: Telephone conversation.
7 June 2018: Meeting at SNP Conference in Aberdeen.
14 July 2018: Meeting at Sturgeon's home.
18 July 2018: Telephone conversation.
Potential Evidence:
In her written response to Hamilton (Batch 2, Pages 187 and 210), Sturgeon admits she did not immediately record the early meetings with her private office. She states: "I advised the Permanent Secretary of the meeting on 2 April and the call on 23 April, in my letter to her of 6 June 2018." This indicates a delay of over two months for the April 2 meeting, which she justifies as necessary to "protect the confidentiality and independence of the process" (arguing the Code didn't directly apply, putting her in a "Catch 22" situation). She considered the Code but chose not to follow it strictly to avoid compromising the investigation.
Salmond's letter to Hamilton (Batch 4, Pages 80-81, 122): He claims the April 2 meeting was about government business (harassment complaints), not party matters as Sturgeon described, and accuses her of failing to record contacts promptly. He argues non-intervention in an "unlawful" process could itself be a breach, but notes her explanation for the home meeting (thinking it was party business) is misleading.
This admission and contradiction could support a breach, as the Code emphasizes transparency to prevent undue influence.
1. Failure to Record Meetings with Alex Salmond (Potential Breach of Sections 4.22 and 4.23)
Context from the Remit (Repeated in Multiple Batches, e.g., Batch 1, Pages 1, 21, 32, etc.): The investigation's starting point is the allegation that Sturgeon "failed to feed back the basic facts of meetings and discussions held with Alex Salmond to her private office." These sections of the Code require ministers to record external contacts that could influence government policy or decisions to avoid undisclosed influence.
Specific Meetings in Question (Batch 1, Pages 1, 157, 162, etc.):29 March 2018: Meeting with Geoff Aberdein (Salmond's former Chief of Staff) at Scottish Parliament.
2 April 2018: Meeting with Salmond at Sturgeon's home.
23 April 2018: Telephone conversation.
7 June 2018: Meeting at SNP Conference in Aberdeen.
14 July 2018: Meeting at Sturgeon's home.
18 July 2018: Telephone conversation.
Potential Evidence:
In her written response to Hamilton (Batch 2, Pages 187 and 210), Sturgeon admits she did not immediately record the early meetings with her private office. She states: "I advised the Permanent Secretary of the meeting on 2 April and the call on 23 April, in my letter to her of 6 June 2018." This indicates a delay of over two months for the April 2 meeting, which she justifies as necessary to "protect the confidentiality and independence of the process" (arguing the Code didn't directly apply, putting her in a "Catch 22" situation). She considered the Code but chose not to follow it strictly to avoid compromising the investigation.
Salmond's letter to Hamilton (Batch 4, Pages 80-81, 122): He claims the April 2 meeting was about government business (harassment complaints), not party matters as Sturgeon described, and accuses her of failing to record contacts promptly. He argues non-intervention in an "unlawful" process could itself be a breach, but notes her explanation for the home meeting (thinking it was party business) is misleading.
This admission and contradiction could support a breach, as the Code emphasizes transparency to prevent undue influence.
2. Attempt to Influence the Harassment Investigation
Allegation (Batch 1, Pages 1-2, 21-22, etc.): It was suggested that Sturgeon used information from the 2018 meetings to "attempt to influence the conduct of the investigation" into complaints against Salmond under the government's harassment procedure.
Potential Evidence:Sturgeon's response (Batch 2, Pages 187, 210): She denies influence, stating she excluded herself from the process to avoid it and only informed the Permanent Secretary later when legal action seemed imminent. However, she admits discussing the Code implications with her Chief of Staff after April 2 and choosing not to disclose immediately.
Salmond's claims (Batch 4, Pages 81, 122): He alleges Sturgeon knew of the complaints earlier than she claimed and that her non-intervention allowed an unlawful process to continue, potentially influencing it indirectly. He points to her Parliamentary statements as "questioned by MSPs as misleading" regarding the timing and nature of meetings.
No direct evidence of active influence, but the delay in recording and conflicting timelines could imply passive allowance of issues.
Allegation (Batch 1, Pages 1-2, 21-22, etc.): It was suggested that Sturgeon used information from the 2018 meetings to "attempt to influence the conduct of the investigation" into complaints against Salmond under the government's harassment procedure.
Potential Evidence:Sturgeon's response (Batch 2, Pages 187, 210): She denies influence, stating she excluded herself from the process to avoid it and only informed the Permanent Secretary later when legal action seemed imminent. However, she admits discussing the Code implications with her Chief of Staff after April 2 and choosing not to disclose immediately.
Salmond's claims (Batch 4, Pages 81, 122): He alleges Sturgeon knew of the complaints earlier than she claimed and that her non-intervention allowed an unlawful process to continue, potentially influencing it indirectly. He points to her Parliamentary statements as "questioned by MSPs as misleading" regarding the timing and nature of meetings.
No direct evidence of active influence, but the delay in recording and conflicting timelines could imply passive allowance of issues.
3. Misleading Parliament (Potential Breach of Section 1.3(c))
Context: Section 1.3(c) states: "It is of paramount importance that Ministers give accurate and truthful information to the Parliament, correcting any inadvertent error at the earliest opportunity. Ministers who knowingly mislead the Parliament will be expected to offer their resignation."
Allegation: Salmond and MSPs claim Sturgeon misled Parliament about when she first learned of the complaints (claiming March 29, 2018, but allegedly earlier) and the purpose of the April 2 meeting (party vs. government business).
Potential Evidence:MSPs' letter to Hamilton (Batch 4, Pages 224-225): A cross-party group (Alex Cole-Hamilton, Margaret Mitchell, Jackie Baillie, Murdo Fraser) urges expanding the investigation to include whether Sturgeon "knowingly misled Parliament" based on Salmond's submission contradicting her account. They cite her FMQs response where she says Hamilton can look at any issues, but argue the facts must be established as the versions "cannot both be true."
Salmond's submission references (Batch 1, Pages 117, 135; Batch 4, Page 192; Batch 2, Page 259): He accuses Sturgeon of "repeatedly misleading parliament and giving 'untrue' evidence," including about the timing of her knowledge and meeting details. Opposition claims this exposes "allegations of a cover-up."
Sturgeon's FMQs quote (Batch 4, Pages 80, 122): She states Hamilton is "not restricted" and can examine any potential breach, including misleading Parliament, but the MSPs question if her account holds up against Salmond's evidence.
Context: Section 1.3(c) states: "It is of paramount importance that Ministers give accurate and truthful information to the Parliament, correcting any inadvertent error at the earliest opportunity. Ministers who knowingly mislead the Parliament will be expected to offer their resignation."
Allegation: Salmond and MSPs claim Sturgeon misled Parliament about when she first learned of the complaints (claiming March 29, 2018, but allegedly earlier) and the purpose of the April 2 meeting (party vs. government business).
Potential Evidence:MSPs' letter to Hamilton (Batch 4, Pages 224-225): A cross-party group (Alex Cole-Hamilton, Margaret Mitchell, Jackie Baillie, Murdo Fraser) urges expanding the investigation to include whether Sturgeon "knowingly misled Parliament" based on Salmond's submission contradicting her account. They cite her FMQs response where she says Hamilton can look at any issues, but argue the facts must be established as the versions "cannot both be true."
Salmond's submission references (Batch 1, Pages 117, 135; Batch 4, Page 192; Batch 2, Page 259): He accuses Sturgeon of "repeatedly misleading parliament and giving 'untrue' evidence," including about the timing of her knowledge and meeting details. Opposition claims this exposes "allegations of a cover-up."
Sturgeon's FMQs quote (Batch 4, Pages 80, 122): She states Hamilton is "not restricted" and can examine any potential breach, including misleading Parliament, but the MSPs question if her account holds up against Salmond's evidence.
BREAKING: US just sanctioned a network of exploit brokers trafficking in stolen US hacking tools
First-ever use of #PIPA (Protecting American Intellectual Property Act) by @USTreasury.
Here's the wild backstory of how @opzero_en got US-taxpayer funded exploits. 1/
First-ever use of #PIPA (Protecting American Intellectual Property Act) by @USTreasury.
Here's the wild backstory of how @opzero_en got US-taxpayer funded exploits. 1/
2/ Peter Williams was an exec at Trenchant, subsidiary of @L3HarrisTech / $LHX.
Trenchant makes hacking tools for 🇺🇸US & allies.
Williams sold them to @opzero_en & bought nice things.
Result? Powerful 🇺🇸 capabilities got into hostile hands.
Trenchant makes hacking tools for 🇺🇸US & allies.
Williams sold them to @opzero_en & bought nice things.
Result? Powerful 🇺🇸 capabilities got into hostile hands.
@L3HarrisTech @opzero_en 3/ Operation Zero is a zero-day broker. They pay bounties for exploits in tech (much of it 🇺🇸US-made).
Then resell to non-NATO governments & intel agencies.
They aren't secretive. They even advertise here on X.
Then resell to non-NATO governments & intel agencies.
They aren't secretive. They even advertise here on X.
M. Kemal ATATÜRK 'ÜN
İngiliz ve Fransız Donanmasını İzmir' den kovuşu..
Başkumandan, düşmandan kurtardığı İzmir’de geçireceği ilk geceyi yaşıyordu.
İngiliz ve Fransız Donanmasını İzmir' den kovuşu..
Başkumandan, düşmandan kurtardığı İzmir’de geçireceği ilk geceyi yaşıyordu.
Zengin bir sofra hazırlandığı halde, ufak tefekle karnını doyurdu ve geç vakitlere kadar çalıştı.
Ertesi sabah, erkenden uyandık. Hafif bir kahvaltıdan sonra vilayet konağına gittik.
Ertesi sabah, erkenden uyandık. Hafif bir kahvaltıdan sonra vilayet konağına gittik.
Vali, İngiliz konsolosuyla konuşuyordu.
Biz gelince, ayağa kalktı ve konsolos ile Mustafa Kemal Paşa’yı tanıştırdı.
Konsolos iyi Türkçe biliyordu. Paşa, Vali’ye sordu:
-Konu nedir?
Vali anlattı:
Biz gelince, ayağa kalktı ve konsolos ile Mustafa Kemal Paşa’yı tanıştırdı.
Konsolos iyi Türkçe biliyordu. Paşa, Vali’ye sordu:
-Konu nedir?
Vali anlattı: