“Star Trek #15” Review by Trekcentral.net

Trekcentral.net has added a new review for Collin Kelly‘s “Star Trek #15”:

Captain Sisko’s dangerous diplomatic mission with the Tzenkethi continues in this month’s Star Trek Issue #15! For peace to thrive, for the sake of the Alpha Quadrant’s continued existence, they must prevail. However, the Romulans are of course standing in the way of Sisko’s victory. Nothing is ever quite as simple as it seems in space diplomacy. With so many factions at play, I do hope that there’s enough time for a spot of action.

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“Star Trek: Lower Decks – Crew Handbook” Review by Trekmovie.com

Trekmovie.com has added a new review for Chris Farnell‘s “Star Trek: Lower Decks – Crew Handbook”:

In 1975, Franz Joseph’s Star Trek Star Fleet Technical Manual took the sorts of publications that Trek fans had long printed on their own to the glossy, professional, licensed fold. Taking the form of a future document mistakenly transmitted to Earth computers during the Star Trek: The Original Series episode, “Tomorrow is Yesterday,” the Technical Manual explored many areas of the Star Trek world that fans had long discussed, including charts, illustrations, and documents that fascinated and unpacked the Star Trek universe. The Star Trek Lower Decks U.S.S. Cerritos Crew Handbook stands in the tradition of the Star Fleet Technical Manual and other books of this style like Mr. Scott’s Guide to the Enterprise, the Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual, but with a distinctly “Lower Decks” twist.

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“Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: The Missing” Review by Roqoodepot.wordpress.com

Roqoodepot.wordpress.com has added a new review for Una McCormack‘s “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: The Missing”:

Una McCormack has been a really solid author for me. I’ve read three of her books previously. The Crimson Shadow from The Fall Series and The Last Best Hope from the Picard series are top tier Star Trek novels. Seriously, in my top 10 for sure! Unfortunately, Second Self was a bit of a let down, but her track record overall has been excellent. And I”m happy to report…this book is also excellent!

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“Star Trek: Picard’s Academy #3” Review by Dailystartreknews.com

Dailystartreknews.com has added a new review for Sam Maggs‘s “Star Trek: Picard’s Academy #3”:

Over the past two months I’ve been reading and reviewing Picard’s Academy issues 1 and 2. You can read my review for issue 1 here and issue 2 here. I absolutely loved issue 1 but was a little disappointed with issue 2 so I was worried about the newest issue. However, there was no need to fear as I loved this issue.

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GOP lawmaker touts a ‘carrot and stick’ approach to dealing with the homeless in FL – Florida Phoenix

Clay County GOP Rep. Sam Garrison says he’s advocating for a bill to address the homeless situation in Florida because he doesn’t want the state to become like California. “We’re going to do a different model,” he told a committee in the Florida House on Thursday. “It’s a model that has both carrot and stick. […]

Restrictions on social media, online porn, clear FL House by heavy margins – Florida Phoenix

The Florida House voted Wednesday to forbid access to social media to children under age 16 and followed up by requiring pornographic internet sites to use third parties to verify their users’ ages. The vote on the social media measure — a priority of House Speaker Paul Renner — was overwhelming and bipartisan: 106-13 in the […]

Ice Spice Thinks You’re No More Than a ‘Fart’ on Her First Single of the Year

On Friday, Ice Spice dropped her first single of the year, “Think U the Shit (Fart).”

GOP proposals allow ‘patriotic’ orgs and chaplains in public schools; will it mean indoctrination? – Florida Phoenix

Two Republican proposals would allow “patriotic” organizations to recruit students and chaplains to provide support services for students at Florida public schools, raising questions about separation of church and state and concerns about ideology and indoctrination. So far, some Democrat lawmakers are supporting the efforts. Rep. Wyman Duggan of Duval County, sponsoring HB 1317, would […]

“Star Trek: Picard: The Last Best Hope” Review by Shastrix.com

Shastrix.com has added a new review for Una McCormack‘s “Star Trek: Picard: The Last Best Hope”:

The Last Best Hope is the first tie-in novel for the new Star Trek: Picard TV series, in which we return to the era of the Next Generation to find out what’s been happening some 25 years later. The novel serves as a prequel to the series, and fills in the detail of some of the events 14 years earlier, charting how the effects of events depicted in the 2009 movie affected this, the prime timeline, and led directly to where me meet Picard now.

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Kenneth Eugene Smith executed by nitrogen hypoxia in Alabama, marking a first for the death penalty

Alabama went through with its planned execution on Thursday of Kenneth Eugene Smith, who was the first condemned inmate in the U.S. put to death using nitrogen gas.

The amazing helicopter on Mars, Ingenuity, will fly no more

Ingenuity has spent more than two hours flying above Mars since April 2021.

This Reverend Is Risking Death to Provide Comfort During an Unconventional Execution

When Alabama Death Row inmate Kenneth Smith is executed via nitrogen gas, his spiritual advisor Reverend Jeff Hood will be in the death chamber with him, guiding his final moments.

BuzzFeed’s ‘Dire’ Debt Problem

The media company borrowed a lot of money to grow. Now the bill is coming due.

Joe Biden Faces Growing Calls to Federalize Texas National Guard

Democratic lawmakers have called on Biden to federalize the Texas National Guard as the border standoff intensifies.

Princess Peach: Showtime! – Transformation Trailer – Nintendo Switch

Porn Star Jesse Jane Dead at 43

The star of Pirates and Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge as well as Entourage was found dead of apparent overdose at 43

Supreme Court Green Lights Untested Nitrogen Gas Execution in Alabama

The Supreme Court has ruled that Alabama can move forward with plans to execute a death row inmate Kenneth Smith using nitrogen gas.

Chris Young Arrest: Surveillance Video Contradicts Officer’s Assault Claims

Surveillance video from Chris Young’s arrest at a Nashville bar appears to contradict an Alcoholic Beverage Commission agent’s claims of assault.

Alaska Airlines says it found many loose bolts on its Boeing 737 Max 9s

Inspections after a near-disaster reveal widespread problems with Boeing fleet.

Formerly Incarcerated People In Tennessee Must Be Able To Buy A Gun To Vote

Since the change was implemented by election officials in July, almost all voting rights restorations in the state have been halted.

Kat Von D Claims Miles Davis Tattoo Is ‘Fair Use’ at Unusual Copyright Trial

Kat Von D claims her tattoo based on a famous photo of the jazz legend Miles Davis qualifies as “fair use”

Texans flock to social media to demand the state ‘secede’ after losing at Supreme Court

Texas lost another case at the U.S. Supreme Court against President Joe Biden’s administration. In this case, the federal government is fighting the state’s decision to put razor wire on the border that blocks U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from being able to access migrants. The incide…

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House Republicans’ Majority Just Shrank Even More. Let the Chaos Begin.

The Republican Party finds itself in a precarious position, thanks to a new round of retirements.

Mexico demands investigation into US military-grade weapons being used by drug cartels

Mexico’s is demanding an investigation into how U.S. military-grade weapons are increasingly being found in the hands of Mexican drug cartels.

The Last Days of the Barcode

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U.S. Supreme Court says Texas can’t block federal agents from the border

The high court’s order effectively maintains long-running precedent that the federal government — not individual states — has authority to enforce border security.

This Bud’s for Him

Ron DeSantis reached for Churchill, but came up with a line from a Budweiser ad.

Mount Rainier National Park to stop accepting cash for fees in May

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Ron DeSantis drops out of presidential race and backs Trump

The Florida governor ends his bid for the Republican nomination and endorses Donald Trump ahead of New Hampshire vote.

Does Self-Checkout Impact Grocery Store Loyalty?

Researchers from Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business conducted five studies that showed customers are more likely to remain loyal to the grocery store when using regular checkout service compared to self-checkout systems.

Human brain cells hooked up to a chip can do speech recognition

Clusters of brain cells grown in the lab have shown potential as a new type of hybrid bio-computer.

215 people have been buried behind a Mississippi jail since 2016, attorney says

The issue became national news when families said they waited months for word about missing loved ones — only to learn their relative had been buried without notice.

Why Is the Radio Full of Christian Rock? Thank This Nonprofit

Why is the radio so full of Christian rock? Thank the Educational Media Foundation, the little-known nonprofit taking the devil’s music off the air

Chicago banned unannounced migrant drop-offs. Now this Texas charter bus company is suing over the restrictions | CNN

The charter bus company hired by the state of Texas to transport migrants to Chicago is trying to flip the script on the border crisis in a federal lawsuit against the city. Wynne Transportation is fighting new restrictions in Chicago against buses dropping off one-way passengers without prior notice.

Half of recent US inflation due to high corporate profits, report finds

Thinktank report says ‘resounding evidence’ shows companies continue to keep prices high even as their inflationary costs drop

Biden administration to forgive $4.9 billion in student debt for 73,600 borrowers

The Biden administration announced Friday it would forgive $4.9 billion in student debt for 73,600 borrowers.

Midwife fined $300,000 for falsifying the vaccine records of hundreds of school-aged children | CNN

A Nassau County midwife was issued a $300,000 fine for creating false immunization records for approximately 1,500 school-aged children throughout New York state.

Grand jury indicts Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting of cinematographer on movie set in New Mexico

A grand jury indicted Alec Baldwin on an involuntary manslaughter charge in a 2021 fatal shooting during a rehearsal on “Rust” movie set.

Appeals court rules lawsuit seeking Jan. 6 emails from Texas governor, attorney general can move forward

On Jan. 6, 2021, Ken Paxton spoke at a rally that preceded a mob of Donald Trump supporters storming the U.S. Capitol.

Biden administration to forgive $4.9 billion in student debt for 73,600 borrowers

The Biden administration announced Friday it would forgive $4.9 billion in student debt for 73,600 borrowers.

Appeal court sides with Warren, expedites state prosecutor’s bid for reinstatement – Florida Phoenix

A federal appeals court has given the state of Florida until next Thursday to challenge its ruling that the DeSantis administration violated Andrew Warren’s rights when he suspended him as the twice-elected state attorney for Hillsborough County. “Ron DeSantis must file any petition for [an appellate] panel rehearing or rehearing en banc on or before […]

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Inventor of NTP protocol that keeps time on billions of devices dies at age 85

Dave Mills created NTP, the protocol that holds the temporal Internet together, in 1985.

Tapper presses Nikki Haley on ‘racist country’ comment

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Disney Imagineer Makes History | Disney Parks

Official Gameplay Reveal Trailer: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

Copyright Remains A Complete Mess: A Tale In Two Stories

Here are two separate stories regarding the mess that is modern copyright law, that is now mostly “mediated” by companies that half-ass randomly deal with things and sometimes do not. While this is…

Level 249: Lifeformed, Janice Kwan (Tunic)

I loved talking with Terence and Janice so much about their wonderful music for such a fabulous game. The music for Tunic is a glorious blend of synths and acoustic piano, with waves of (often) consonant sound. Plus, you get to play as an adorable fox!

Terence and Janice live in Taiwan so I got to learn a bit about that tropical island too, and got to meet some cats which always brings a smile! You get to see them in the YouTube video…

PLAYLIST by Lifeformed and Janice Kwan for Tunic unless noted otherwise

00:00 Memories of Memories 07:19 Sunset Breakfast 14:32 Ghost Field 15:36 The Librarian – piano sketch 15:56 The Librarian 18:07 The Captain – piano sketch 18:24 The Captain 19:10 The Knight 20:52 Remember to Remember 22:21 Carbon Harvest 23:32 What They Kept From Us 25:02 Ghost Field 26:43 Ghost Field 28:19 Ocean Glaze 31:20 Ocean Glaze 32:01 To Far Shores 35:56 To Far Shores 45:51 Sageless 49:39 Flux is On 53:30 River, River (not for Tunic) 58:03 pull me in by Janice Kwan 1:01:16 The Cats Are Hungry 1:04:10 Hex Sequence 1:04:51 Other Sprouts by Sam Keenan

Level 249: Lifeformed, Janice Kwan (Tunic) originally appeared on Level With Emily Reese on January 19, 2024.

Florida Board of Education bans DEI on college campuses, removes sociology core course

The Florida Board of Education approved rules that prohibit DEI spending and remove sociology from general education core course options.

Justice Department Calls Uvalde Police Response a ‘Failure’ in Damning Report

Thee Justice Department has released a report detailing the failures of law enforcement’s response to the 2022 Uvalde, Texas mass shooting.

Students Dressed as Furries Could be Collected by Animal Control if New Oklahoma Bill Passes

If one Oklahoma representative gets his way, children who act like dogs and cats during school hours could be punished by… animal control.

Harmonix is ending Rock Band DLC releases after 16 years, ~2,800 songs

Previously purchased songs will still be playable via Rock Band 4.

Arnold Schwarzenegger Detained at Munich Airport for Traveling With ‘Unregistered’ Luxury Watch

Arnold Schwarzenegger was detained at a Munich airport today for traveling with an “unregistered” luxury watch he owns, RadarOnline.com has learned.

Trump attacks Haley while referring to her by her first name Nimarata | CNN Politics

Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday went after Nikki Haley while referring to her by her first name, Nimarata, in the latest example of Trump using racist dog whistles to attack his GOP presidential rival.

Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on the Terrorist Designation of the Houthis | The White House

Over the past months, Yemen-based Houthi militants have engaged in unprecedented attacks against United States military forces and international maritime vessels operating in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. These attacks fit the textbook definition of terrorism.  They have endangered U.S. personnel, civilian mariners, and our partners, jeopardized global trade, and threatened freedom of…

Bank: Michigan GOP defaulted on $500K loan, hasn’t made payment in months | Bridge Michigan

Amid a leadership dispute, Comerica Bank court filing reveals more financial struggles for the Michigan Republican Party just weeks before the presidential primary.

Kentucky Republican pushes bill to make sex with first cousin not incest

The bill would remove first cousins from the list of family members with whom it’s illegal to have sexual relations in the state.

Joe Biden Plans To Slash Bank Overdraft Fees To As Little As $3

“Banks call it a service,” the president said. “I call it exploitation.”

Bile and tears overflow, drowning everything in sorrow – The Brothers Brick

Toni A. (@lord__oblivion) brings down the room with a Lovecraftian Horror sure to harsh your mellow

ABC Cancels GOP Debate After Haley Demands Trump Participate: ‘Nowhere Left to Hide’

ABC News cancelled a GOP presidential debate for Thursday in New Hampshire, after Nikki Haley refused to appear unless Trump participated

Dems, GOP push to remove language about slaves’ skills and ‘personal benefit’ in FL state standards – Florida Phoenix

There was national outrage last summer when the Florida Board of Education issued a new set of standards for African American history. It included a section on “how slaves developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit.” Criticism rained down on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration the day the standards were […]

“Star Wars: Brightstar” (Winner: Best Fan Film: London, Berlin, Tokyo; Fantasia Audience Award)

Vivek Ramasway Drops Out of Race After Bombing in Iowa

Vivek Ramaswamy dropped out of the 2024 Republican presidential primary after finishing in a distant fourth at the Iowa caucuses.

DeSantis Flops in Iowa, Whines About ‘Election Interference’

Ron DeSantis staked his presidential campaign on the Iowa caucuses, but didn’t come close to defeating Donald Trump.

Arctic Sea Smoke in Chicago

Hybrid work leaves offices empty and building owners reeling | 60 Minutes

Wayne LaPierre leaves a financial mess behind at the NRA − on top of the legal one that landed him in court

The NRA’s new leaders have to make important decisions as they confront a shaky financial future.

Korn. In a Can – “Still Coming Undone”

Pentagon Rejects Fox News Conspiracy About Taylor Swift Being Recruited as an Asset

The Pentagon has issued a response shutting down a Fox News conspiracy that Taylor Swift is an agency asset for combatting online misinformation.

Texas Just Took Its Border Battle With the U.S. Government Up a Notch

The Texas National Guard has seized control of Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas over the objections of local officials and federal law enforcement

Texas “physically barred” Border Patrol agents from trying to rescue migrants who drowned, federal officials say

Federal officials and a congressman said National Guard soldiers deployed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott did not allow Border Patrol agents to attempt to rescue the migrants.

Greg Abbott Laments That Texas Can’t Shoot Migrants Because Murder Is Illegal

Greg Abbott said that the Biden administration leveling murder charges against him prevents him from authorizing shooting of migrants at the border. 

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Illegal tunnel under New York City synagogue destabilized nearby buildings, officials say

NEW YORK (AP) — City inspectors said the excavation had undermined the stability of two single-story structures behind the synagogue.

Fox News stops running MyPillow commercials in a payment dispute with election denier Mike Lindell

Fox News has stopped running MyPillow commercials in a payment dispute with chief executive and election denier Mike Lindell.

Marijuana meets criteria for reclassification as lower-risk drug, FDA scientific review finds

Marijuana is currently classified as Schedule I, reserved for the most dangerous controlled substances, including heroin and LSD.

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‘Something wrong’: Mother buys candy for 6-year-old son, realizes later it was Delta-9

A Fort Mill mom said she bought a bag of what she thought was candy for her son.

Ron DeSantis Admits Fox News Isn’t Real News

Trump’s “got basically a Praetorian Guard of the conservative media.”

Texas is blocking U.S. border agents from patrolling, Biden administration tells Supreme Court

The request Friday sets up another showdown between Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and the Biden administration over immigration enforcement.

Trump ordered to pay New York Times nearly $400k in legal fees for ‘frivolous’ lawsuit

Donald Trump’s lawsuit against a trio of New York Times reporters was dismissed over a year ago but now a judge has ordered that he must pay those reporters involved nearly $400,000 in legal fees.

Schiff would abolish filibuster, end the Electoral College in his pro-democracy plan

The proposal dovetails with Rep. Adam Schiff’s campaign focus on the threats of Trumpism.

Philadelphia measles outbreak has hospitals on alert after child was sent to day care despite quarantine instructions

Eight people have been diagnosed since last month. None was immune to measles — meaning they either never got vaccinated or contracted measles before.

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Judge Targeted With Bomb Threat Hours Before Closing Arguments In Trump Fraud Trial 

The home of New York Judge Arthur Engoron was swatted on Thursday hours before closing arguments in Trump’s New York civil fraud trial.

How (and Why) India Built the World’s Biggest Office

CGC slabbing scandal rocks the collecting world

The discovery of a scammer who was opening slabbed comics and swapping them out has sent shockwaves through the comics collecting community.

Chris Christie Dropping Out of Republican Primary, Shocking No One

Chris Christie has exited the 2024 presidential race days before the first Republican primary contest in Iowa.

US Navy shoots down barrage of Houthi missiles and drones launched from Yemen over Red Sea, US Central Command says | CNN Politics

The US Navy shot down 21 Houthi missiles and drones launched from Yemen, according to a statement from US Central Command, in one of the largest Houthi attacks to take place in the Red Sea in recent months.

Rep. Raskin tells Marjorie Taylor Greene she’s the ‘porn expert’ on the committee

Florida Republicans Want to Destroy Restrictions on Teenage Labor

A Florida bill looking to roll back restrictions on teenage labor was drafted by the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA).

Hunter Biden Walks Out on MTG During Wild Contempt Hearing

Hunter Biden made a surprise appearance and offered to testify publicly during an Oversight Committee hearing to hold him in contempt of Congress.

Amazon’s Twitch to Cut 500 Employees, About 35% of Staff

Move is designed to stem losses after two rounds of layoffs last year.

Federal judge says Alabama can carry out nation’s 1st execution using nitrogen gas; appeal likely

A federal judge says Alabama can carry out the nation’s first execution using nitrogen gas despite claims the method is cruel and untested.

Florida school district removes dictionaries from libraries, citing law championed by DeSantis

The Escambia County School District, located in the Florida panhandle, has removed several dictionaries from its library shelves over concerns that making the dictionaries available to students would violate Florida law. The American Heritage Children’s Dictionary, Webster’s Dictionary for Students, and Merriam-Webster’s Elementary Dictionary are among

Substack to Remove Some Nazi Newsletters After Being Called Out

Substack said that it will remove some publications that support Nazis from its services after backlash.