Cuba: Castro Regime Propaganda Offers Tips to Survive on 3 Hours of Electricity a Day
Breitbart | November 4, 2022 | Christian K. CaruzoThe communist Castro regime in Cuba aired a new set of propaganda pieces through its media apparatus this week claiming Cuban citizens are “content” with daily power blackouts and offering tips to make the most out of the three hours of electricity that they receive per day.
Straight Line of the Day: Any tips on how to get by on 3 hours of electricity per day?
As you may have, or may have not, noticed IMAO was down all weekend. Unfortunately that means I could not get the Babesleaga together for today. In the hopes of keeping it up the league will return tomorrow. Sorry for the delay but putting it together takes some time and I have things to do today. First and foremost I am heading down to City Hall to put in my retirement papers. The time has finally come. I start the journey into that final sunset. What fun.
“Did Not Fight The Civil War About Oboe Players”: Justice Roberts Presses Harvard On Use Of Race-Based Admissions
Daily Caller | Oct. 31, 2022 | Reagan Reese
Supreme Court Justice John Roberts called out Harvard University’s race-conscious admissions policies in an oral argument over a lawsuit that decides whether the university’s use of affirmative action is constitutional.
During the oral arguments of the case Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard, Roberts asked Harvard’s lawyer Seth Waxman if the university uses race as a determining factor during the admissions process. Waxman admitted that race is taken into consideration in the same way that “being an oboe player in a year in which the Harvard Radcliffe Orchestra needs an oboe player will be the tip.”
“We did not fight a civil war about oboe players,” Roberts replied to Waxman. “We did fight a civil war to eliminate racial discrimination. And that’s why it’s a matter of considerable concern. I think it’s important for you to establish whether or not granting a credit based solely on skin color is based on a stereotype when you say this brings diversity of viewpoint.”
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday to determine whether Harvard University and University of North Carolina (UNC) are unlawfully discriminating against white and Asian American students as a result of their race-based admission policies. The court is considering whether to overrule the landmark case Grutter v. Bollinger, which permitted universities to use race-conscious admission policies in order to further diversity at their institutions.
Straight Line of the Day: The Civil War about oboe players is over. It’s right up there with…
Biden and Xi To Hold “Candid” Conversation in Bali Next Week
The Hill | 11/10/2022 | Laura KellyPresident Biden is preparing for a candid and in depth conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping when the two leaders meet privately on Nov. 14 on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, the White House said Thursday.
Straight Line of the Day: What will Biden and Xi “candidly” say to each other?
A Showdown Over Climate Reparations Is Brewing — and It Will Determine the Success of the COP27 Summit
CNBC | November 4, 2022 | Sam MeredithThe success or failure of the U.N.’s flagship climate conference is likely to depend on getting wealthy countries to deliver on reparations — a highly divisive and emotive issue that is seen as a fundamental question of climate justice.
It comes amid growing calls for rich countries to compensate climate-vulnerable nations as it becomes harder for many people to live safely on a warming planet.
Reparations, sometimes referred to as “loss and damage” payments, are likely to dominate proceedings at COP27, with diplomats from more than 130 countries expected to push for the creation of a dedicated loss and damage finance facility.
Straight Line of the Day: How do you recognize a “climate-vulnerable nation”?
“Good morning Mr. Walrus.”
“Good morning Miss Welch, quite the fetching pair of boots.”
“Thanks sir, they are made for walking.”
“Walk away, Miss Welch, Walk away.”
“Can I tell who won last week’s voting?”
“If you insist.”
“I do.”
“I now pronounce us man and wife.”
“What?”
“Errr, nevermind.”
Winner
This week’s cartoons and memes.
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“Hi Mr. Walrus looks like we have a small issue here.”
“What’s that Miss Ireland?”
“We have a tie.”
“So the commentators are equally split? My my.”
“Maybe with these next two cars they will be more decisive.”
“Let us hope so.”
Results
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“Here are this week’s choices.“
No self-respecting list of classic cars could start without mentioning the Jaguar E-Type. This iconic car has a history of its own that would still break some records nowadays, with impressive top speeds of 150 mph and a sleek design to match.
Enzo Ferrari described the Jaguar as the most beautiful car in the world and we’d be hard-pressed to disagree. Many of Jaguar’s future designs were inspired by the E-Type, from the body shape to the internal mechanisms and everything in between. It’s a classic car with a legacy that’s lived on arguably further than any other Jaguar in existence.
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The Porsche 911 is described as a nearly perfect classic sports car—because there’s always room for a little bit of improvement. A long-time staple of the classic car community, this universally loved vehicle takes plenty of prizes when it comes to impressive statistics.
The design of this luxury supercar actually stemmed from the Volkswagen Beetle, as both were designed by the same person: Ferdinand Porsche. And, even nowadays, the 911 continues to take the record of being the most popular classic sports car in the world. All of those cars have all been produced in the same factory, in Stuttgart, Germany.
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And a very good night.
Naomie Harris vs Emma Watson
Naomie Harris (0-3-0 Pts. 105 Avg. 35.00)
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Emma Watson (0-3-0 Pts. 181 Avg. 60.33)
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