Yesterday, I learned a couple of things about Disqus which I didn’t know, although have used it for years. I did know that you can post a video by simply including the USL in a comments. I didn’t realize, however, that if you include a video URL in a comment, the video will post whether you want it to or not, and the only way to remove it is to delete the whole comment. Secondly, I learned how to delete a comment. Anyone can do this unless you are not registered with Disqus (commenting as a guest.) If you look at the top right of your comment, you’ll see (I see it very fainyly, but knowing what to look for helps) you will see three dots and a down arrow: … v Hover on the down arrow and you will get a dropdown list which includes the option to delete. Isn’t it fun to learn from one’s mistakes?
Also, starting today, Mitch will be off line, so I won’t be posting comments from him. I don’t know the exact reason, but it’s a pleasant one, and he doesn’t have an exact return date, but expects to be back within two weeks.
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Short Takes –
ABC News – US preparing to approve evacuation from embassy in Ukraine: Sources
Quote – That contingency planning has been underway for weeks now, as ABC News first reported last month that the embassy was preparing for an authorized or ordered departure. An authorized departure allows families and non-emergency staff to evacuate, usually on commercial flights, while an ordered departure requires them to do so.
Click through for context. Here we go again. Sigh. At least this is very early notice, just a heads up really, so hopefully it can be avoided.
Newsweek – Rudy Giuliani, Michael Flynn Stripped of Honorary Degrees From University of Rhode Island
Quote – “After reviewing the recommendation from the President, who endorsed the committee’s recommendation, the Board voted to approve the revocation of these honorary degrees,” URI Board of Trustees chair Margo Cook said in the press release. “The Board of Trustees supports the University and its mission to uphold its values, especially its commitment to intellectual and ethical leadership and fostering an environment of diversity and respect.”
Click through for background. If I told you this was going up yesterday, I apologize. I don’t always have tim to double checy which day something is scheduled for (and I also sometimes don’t have a very strong sense of what day it is.)
Mother Jones – Newt Gingrich Sure Sounds Like He Wants January 6 Committee Members Jailed
Quote – Gingrich’s suggestion is a spectacular escalation of the concern that should Democrats lose the House, Republicans will start launching various efforts, including investigations, aimed at impeaching President Joe Biden…. But, rather unsurprisingly, the suggestion that committee members could face jail time does appear to have landed with some of the more colorful members of the GOP.
Click through for one of multiple stories on this. I can’t figure ut whether he is serious, or simply wants his base (and as many others as he can reach) to view Trump** and Co.’s real and serious crimes as no worse that pissing off the other side. Either way, it’s beyond scary.
Food For Thought:
