$600,000 For 20 Minutes Work – Ronna McDaniel Likely to Have Significant Payday After NBC Firing

As we noted yesterday, assuming the general termination clause in any employment contract exists, Ronna McDaniel is likely to get fully paid the terms of her 2-year previously signed contract amount as her firing was simply a breech by the hiring company, NBC. Politico is reporting the former RNC chair is likely to receive exactly […] The post $600,000 For 20 Minutes Work � Ronna McDaniel Likely to Have Significant Payday After NBC Firing appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: $600,000 For 20 Minutes Work � Ronna McDaniel Like . . . [More]

$600,000 For 20 Minutes Work – Ronna McDaniel Likely to Have Significant Payday After NBC Firing

As we noted yesterday, assuming the general termination clause in any employment contract exists, Ronna McDaniel is likely to get fully paid the terms of her 2-year previously signed contract amount as her firing was simply a breech by the hiring company, NBC. Politico is reporting the former RNC chair is likely to receive exactly […] The post $600,000 For 20 Minutes Work � Ronna McDaniel Likely to Have Significant Payday After NBC Firing appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: $600,000 For 20 Minutes Work � Ronna McDaniel Like . . . [More]

NTSB Give Update on Baltimore Bridge Collapse, Investigation and Current HAZMAT Concerns for Baltimo

The NTSB gives an update on the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse in Baltimore, Maryland, following the impact of a Singaporean-flagged cargo ship, the Dali. According to the update, 56 containers of hazardous materials were on board, including corrosive flammable cells, lithium ion batteries, and other hazardous materials.  Some of the HAZMAT containers were compromised […] The post NTSB Give Update on Baltimore Bridge Collapse, Investigation and Current HAZMAT Concerns for Baltimore Harbor appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: . . . [More]

NTSB Give Update on Baltimore Bridge Collapse, Investigation and Current HAZMAT Concerns for Baltimo

The NTSB gives an update on the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse in Baltimore, Maryland, following the impact of a Singaporean-flagged cargo ship, the Dali. According to the update, 56 containers of hazardous materials were on board, including corrosive flammable cells, lithium ion batteries, and other hazardous materials.  Some of the HAZMAT containers were compromised […] The post NTSB Give Update on Baltimore Bridge Collapse, Investigation and Current HAZMAT Concerns for Baltimore Harbor appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: . . . [More]

President Trump Blasts Juan Merchan’s Conflict of Interest and Familial Opposition – Insufferabl

The New York “hush money” lawfare case against President Trump was always the most ridiculous.  The Supreme Court previously ruled in the Bob McDonnell (VA Gov) case, that politicians can use campaign payments to assist their personal position and not report them. Example: A politician gets a face-lift which seemingly makes them a better-looking candidate […] The post President Trump Blasts Juan Merchan’s Conflict of Interest and Familial Opposition � Insufferable “Hush Money” Lawfare Case appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Po . . . [More]

President Trump Blasts Juan Merchan’s Conflict of Interest and Familial Opposition – Insufferabl

The New York “hush money” lawfare case against President Trump was always the most ridiculous.  The Supreme Court previously ruled in the Bob McDonnell (VA Gov) case, that politicians can use campaign payments to assist their personal position and not report them. Example: A politician gets a face-lift which seemingly makes them a better-looking candidate […] The post President Trump Blasts Juan Merchan’s Conflict of Interest and Familial Opposition � Insufferable “Hush Money” Lawfare Case appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Po . . . [More]

Thursday March 28th – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Thursday March 28th � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Thursday March 28th � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Thursday March 28th – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Thursday March 28th � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Thursday March 28th � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

March 28th – 2024 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 1164

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post March 28th � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1164 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: March 28th � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1164The Last Refuge . . . [More]

March 28th – 2024 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 1164

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post March 28th � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1164 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: March 28th � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1164The Last Refuge . . . [More]

Readouts from the Columbia Convening on Openness and AI

On February 29, Mozilla and the Columbia Institute of Global Politics brought together over 40 leading scholars and practitioners working on openness and AI. These individuals — spanning prominent open source AI startups and companies, non-profit AI labs, and civil society organizations — focused on exploring what “open” should mean in the AI era. We previously wrote about the convening, why it was important, and who we brought together. Today, we are publishing two readouts from the convening.  The first is a technical memorandu . . . [More]

Readouts from the Columbia Convening on Openness and AI

On February 29, Mozilla and the Columbia Institute of Global Politics brought together over 40 leading scholars and practitioners working on openness and AI. These individuals — spanning prominent open source AI startups and companies, non-profit AI labs, and civil society organizations — focused on exploring what “open” should mean in the AI era. We previously wrote about the convening, why it was important, and who we brought together. Today, we are publishing two readouts from the convening.  The first is a technical memorandu . . . [More]

Tucker Carlson Interviews Tulsi Gabbard

Tucker Carlson interviews his friend Tulsi Gabbard. Those who remember Tucker Carlson’s term on Fox News will remember Gabbard as a frequent guest of his on the show. Within this interview it is easy to spot the “as you well know” aspect to the length and depth of their friendship. Tulsi Gabbard was former Vice-Chair […] The post Tucker Carlson Interviews Tulsi Gabbard appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Tucker Carlson Interviews Tulsi GabbardThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Tucker Carlson Interviews Tulsi Gabbard

Tucker Carlson interviews his friend Tulsi Gabbard. Those who remember Tucker Carlson’s term on Fox News will remember Gabbard as a frequent guest of his on the show. Within this interview it is easy to spot the “as you well know” aspect to the length and depth of their friendship. Tulsi Gabbard was former Vice-Chair […] The post Tucker Carlson Interviews Tulsi Gabbard appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Tucker Carlson Interviews Tulsi GabbardThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

From Beyond the Wire – The Information War, CBDCs and a Metaphor for Those Who Need

After my latest outline on the looming probability of a dollar based CBDC {SEE HERE} I found myself saying, “I hate to say this, but most people really don’t care. For some, the issue is esoteric, abstract, and difficult to comprehend. For others, there is a massive blanket of comfortable ambivalence until the consequences hit. […] The post From Beyond the Wire � The Information War, CBDCs and a Metaphor for Those Who Need appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: From Beyond the Wire � The Information War, CBDCs and a Metaph . . . [More]

From Beyond the Wire – The Information War, CBDCs and a Metaphor for Those Who Need

After my latest outline on the looming probability of a dollar based CBDC {SEE HERE} I found myself saying, “I hate to say this, but most people really don’t care. For some, the issue is esoteric, abstract, and difficult to comprehend. For others, there is a massive blanket of comfortable ambivalence until the consequences hit. […] The post From Beyond the Wire � The Information War, CBDCs and a Metaphor for Those Who Need appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: From Beyond the Wire � The Information War, CBDCs and a Metaph . . . [More]

Wednesday March 27th – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Wednesday March 27th � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Wednesday March 27th � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Wednesday March 27th – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Wednesday March 27th � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Wednesday March 27th � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

March 27th – 2024 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 1163

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post March 27th � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1163 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: March 27th � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1163The Last Refuge . . . [More]

March 27th – 2024 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 1163

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post March 27th � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1163 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: March 27th � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1163The Last Refuge . . . [More]