Val Kilmer, of 'Top Gun' and 'Batman Forever' fame, dies at 65

Plastic surgeons reveal why the 'Mar-a-Lago face' trend won't go away

“According to Magdelena, the brand distinguishes them from other politicians, conveying that they can afford the excess. The celebrities with their...”

The women in Donald Trump's circle are known for a distinct look, often referred to as the 'Mar-a-Lago face' trend, which is still popular in some plastic surgery clinics. The 'Mar-a-Lago face' has been a topic of discussion, particularly with the 2024 internet trend that showcased before and...

'Nothing is sacred at this point': USDA cancels eggs, dairy and meat delivery to food bank

“Federal shipments of dairy, eggs and meat for Ventura County's Food Share have been canceled. Here's what to know.”

Cheri Carlson, Ventura County Star Fri, March 28, 2025  The federal government has canceled truckloads of dairy, meat and eggs expected to be delivered to Ventura County's regional food bank over the next few months. The U.S. Department of Agriculture previously suspended seven shipments of...

But I Am!!!!!

“No such thing....”

My mother recently passed away in my home.  My sister stays in the room in which she passed and regularly complains that she is nervous that our mother is haunting my house.  I continually tell her, our mother was in a hurry to leave this plane so there is no way she is still here.  But the...

Liberal wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race in blow to Trump, Musk - The Washington Post

“Conservatives were unable to topple the 4-3 liberal majority in the most expensive judicial contest in U.S. history.”

Conservatives were unable to topple the 4-3 liberal majority in the most expensive judicial contest in U.S. history. Updated April 1, 2025 at 10:22 p.m. People wait in line to check in before receiving a ballot at a polling station in Madison, Wisconsin, on Tuesday. (Joshua Lott/The Washington...

Recent developments regarding the 2020 election

“Federal prosecutors in Manhattan are probing a claim by British drugmaker GSK that Pfizer delayed announcing its COVID shot's success in 2020 until...”

I really don't want to obsess over the 2020 election, but it was such an outlier. In the 2020 election 158 million people voted. Four years later only 155 million people voted, yet the country had grown by almost 11 million people. That has only happened a few times in American history, where...

The greatest blowhard of all time.

““I rise tonight because I believe sincerely that our country is in crisis.””

The great drama junkie finally did it! He set the record for a filibuster. Only it wasn't really a filibuster. It had no point and no meaning. He is on the wrong side of evey issue and for some reason he bullshitted for 25 hours.

Dems walk fine line on auto tariffs

“Democrats criticize Trump’s deployment of tariffs, but the policy itself is another question.”

Trump has done it again.  It's not very surprising that the UAW welcomes the tariffs on imported automobiles.  Organized labor has typically endorsed tariffs as a means of supporting American workers. Democrats are tying themselves in knots trying to find a message.  Do Democrats stand with...

APRIL FOOLS DAY MOVIE GAME

APRIL FOOLS DAY MOVIE GAME PLEASE DO NOT POST YOUR ANSWERS, ANY MOVIE OR ACTOR NAMES, IMAGES, MOVIE QUOTES OR EVEN A HINT IN A COMMENT, OR YOU WILL RUIN THE GAME FOR EVERYONE ELSE.   POST YOUR ANSWERS IN A PRIVATE NOTE TO ME, BUZZ OF THE ORIENT, AND I WILL REPLY WITH YOUR SCORE AND THE CORRECT...

Val Kilmer, of 'Top Gun' and 'Batman Forever' fame, dies at 65

“Val Kilmer, the movie star known for roles in blockbusters like "Top Gun" and "Batman Forever," died Tuesday night at the age of 65, his daughter...”

By Phil Helsel and The Associated Press Val Kilmer, the movie star known for roles in blockbusters like "Top Gun" and "Batman Forever," and as Doc Holliday in a memorable performance in the western "Tombstone," died Tuesday night at the age of 65, his daughter told the Associated Press. Kilmer...

Making Europe Great Again

“Donald Trump promised to make America's economy awesome, but so far, it's been a little rocky over here. In Europe, however, Trump's policies have...”

There's nothing like a common enemy to unite squabblers. And if that common enemy also makes the squabblers feel betrayed, it works even better! There are links in the seed.

The Fracturing of Democracy - A Chronicle of Continuing Trauma

“Welcome home, Orwellianism. Trump will lawfare the lawfare right out of you.”

Step Right Up! Step Right Up!  Look right here at the wholesale fracturing of Democratic ideals, the Rule of Law, and the common decency to mind your own business.  This Multipart Drama has not yet completed playing out. The show is already in progress so hurry up and buy your tickets at the...

Trump is actively tanking the economy. Why aren't Republicans stopping him?

“"As the economy suffers, and more voters sour on tariffs as they harm their bottom line, the GOP is going to wish they cut Trump’s terrible...”

Anyone who has watched the stock market over the past three months has to think that the tariffs are not having a positive effect on the U.S. economy.  Trump asserts that it will be good for  the country - all evidence to date to the contrary. As the midterms come nearer and nearer this will...

Trump's Arteries Unlikely to Serve Third Term

“"The pressure on us has been unbearable," the blood vessels said.”

Apr 01, 2025303 Share this post The Borowitz ReportTrump's Arteries Unlikely to Serve Third TermCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMore17233Share WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report)—The arteries of Donald J. Trump are "extremely unlikely" to serve a third term in the White House, the blood vessels said...

Lawfare 2.0

“What you have here are judges that are imposing national injunctions which the Supreme Court, including liberals like Justice Kagan, have objected...”

Link to quote: Turley: Federal Judges Have Overextended Themselves, Have Intruded Into Areas Of Article II Presidential Authority | Video | RealClearPoliticsLeftwing District Court judges are now exceeding their authority in trying to obstruct President Trump's policies. It was all well planned...

Intelligent people saying intelligent things

“It's all really interesting... but ya gotta read it...”

Some of my favorite authors, over the last few days. If you like this stuff, just Comment, "Interesting." Otherwise I won't waste any more time. There are links in the seed.

The Fracturing of Democracy - A Chronicle of Continuing Trauma. Part 2 A Glimmer of Hope

“It is not a question of Left or Right, It is a question of Right and Wrong”

Senator Cory Booker rose and spoke for over 25 hours in defense of governmental institutions, the work that they do, and the specific effects that the Trump Administration and DOGE is having on real people throughout the country as he asserts power he does not have illegally and...

Americans Are Paying More Than Ever for Cars And There’s Really No End in Sight

“The cost of borrowing money has inflated alongside MSRPs for years, but the buyers are still out there”

When my wife and I return to France - we split the year about equally - we'll buy an EV. A Skoda Elroq. That's a Czech variant of the VW ID.4. It's not sold in the US. There are now quite a few reasonably priced EVs available in Europe, and more coming.

Trump advisor reportedly used personal Gmail for 'sensitive' military discussions

“White House National Security Adviser Michael Waltz and other National Security officials reportedly conducted government business with personal...”

But... but... but... Hunter's laptop!! There are links in the seed.

Trump tactics against Columbia worry other universities

“Universities could soon face two tough options: bow to the Trump administration or fight back. The federal government has yet to restore $400...”

Universities could soon face two tough options: bow to the Trump administration or fight back. The federal government has yet to restore $400 million in frozen funding to Columbia even after the Ivy League school agreed to change its disciplinary policies and put some departments under...

EXCLUSIVE: Researchers Axed Data Point Undermining ‘Narrative’ That White Doctors Are Biased Against Black Babies

A researcher who argued that infant mortality is higher for black newborns with white doctors because of racial bias omitted a variable from the paper that “undermines the narrative,” according to the researcher’s internal notes. The study forms a keystone of the racial concordance field, which...

"I like working": Trump floats idea of third term, says he's "not joking" | Salon.com

“The president said he was considering "methods" that would allow him to serve an unconstitutional third term.”

... uh, doesn't he have to make it thru this term first?

OK bill would allow providers to deny care that violates their conscience

“If passed, the bill would exempt medical providers from legal liability for refusal to participate in services that violate their conscience.”

Alexia Aston - The Oklahoman AI-assisted summary Oklahoma House Bill 1224, which would allow medical practitioners to refuse service based on conscience, passed with a 70-28 vote. The bill's author, Rep. Kevin West, R-Moore, said the bill's language is modeled after a similar law passed in...

Alarm as Florida Republicans move to fill deported workers' jobs with children: 'It's insane, right?'

“Governor Ron DeSantis leads push to loosen child labor laws as immigration crackdown leads to workforce shortage”

Governor Ron DeSantis leads push to loosen child labor laws as immigration crackdown leads to workforce shortage Beneath the smugness of Ron DeSantis, at Florida leading the nation in immigration enforcement lies something of a conundrum: how to fill the essential jobs of the scores of immigrant...

A $6 Trillion Trump Tax Increase?

“The President’s ideological fixation on tariffs is crowding out rational judgments about the consequences.”

Financial markets have the shakes as President Trump prepares to launch his next big tariff salvo on Wednesday. And nerves are appropriate since Mr. Trump’s chief trade adviser, Peter Navarro, is boasting about what he says will amount to a $6 trillion tax increase from the tariffs. “Tariffs are...

Christians hold $10,000 matchmaking convention to encourage far-right births - Alternet.org

“Editor's Note: The natalist or pronatalist movement — an obsession with the idea that people need to be having a lot more kids — has gained so much...”

apparently there's a shortage of christo-fascists, so when they're not out thumping, they better be humping ...

The woman who ran for president 50 years before she could vote

For Women's History Month, I wanted to highlight Victoria Woodhull, who wrote a letter to the New York Herald in 1870 announcing that she was running for president. At the time, women were not allowed to vote, but there were no laws against launching a presidential campaign — perhaps because no...

The Greatest Hate Hoax of All Time? The Canadian ‘Mass Graves’ Lie Unravels

“Public hysterias occur when a critical mass of citizens allow a tertiary emotion to overcome logic and common sense, and that’s evidently what...”

The government of Canada just quietly, but permanently, stopped looking for “mass graves” of Indigenous children on the campuses of that country’s residential schools. National Review ran an editorial on this topic roughly one month back. As a scholar of hate hoaxes specifically and of popular...

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS QUIZ - NAME THE INSTRUMENTS

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS QUIZ - NAME THE INSTRUMENTS You could have an advantage here if you're a musician. Send your answers in a PN to me, Buzz of the Orient, and I will send you a PN with your score and any corrections.  Because I'm on the other side of the world of most of you, I may be asleep...

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“Someone got skinny.”

13 Celebrities Who Lost Incredible Weight: See How They Did It

Water shortage threatens the world's most abundant lithium reserves

“Freshwater essential to lithium mining is running low in the world's "Lithium Triangle," a mineral-rich region in the Andean Plateau that stretches...”

By Nidhi Sharma Freshwater essential to lithium mining is running low in the world's "Lithium Triangle," a mineral-rich region in the Andean Plateau that stretches across parts of Argentina, Bolivia and Chile and contains more than half of all global lithium reserves. In a study published last...