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President-elect Donald Trump has selected former Florida Attorney General Pamela Bondi to serve as attorney general in the second Trump administration. Trump had earlier selected the former Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) for the role, but Gaetz withdrew around noon Thursday. Trump’s statement cited Bondi’s prosecutorial experience as Florida’s attorney general and said he believes that Bondi will be able to “refocus” the Department of Justice. ?NEW FROM PRESIDENT TRUMP!Congratulations, @PamBondi! pic.twitter.com/WmEwkwUR5R— Karoline Leavitt (@karolineleavitt) November 21, 2024 In addition to serving as Florida’s attorney general between 2011 and 2019, Bondi has worked with the American First Policy Institute, leading the group’s legal arm and Florida branch. The post Trump Names Bondi as AG Pick appeared first on The American Conservative.

The following article, Russia Strikes Back! U.S. Embassy In Kyiv Closes Due To “Specific” Intel Regarding A “Significant Air Attack”, was first published on Conservative Firing Line. Throughout this very long war, the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has continued to operate even though there has been a constant threat of missile strikes and drone attacks.  But now it has closed because it has received “specific information” that the Russians are about to conduct a “significant air attack”.  By the time many of … Continue reading Russia Strikes Back! U.S. Embassy In Kyiv Closes Due To “Specific” Intel Regarding A “Significant Air Attack” ...

Matt Gaetz is OUT. Trump Fails to Fight For Only Patriot Picked, Ignoring Option to Bypass Vote By Congress - 4,552 views Nov. 21, 2024 30 min. ago 5NEWS - TRUMP SHAMEFULLY AND COWARDLY CAVES TO RINO OBJECTIONS TO GAETZ AS ATTORNEY GENERAL - Trump nominates Florida AG Pam Bondi to be U.S. Attorney General - (SHE IS A STINKING LOBBYIST) - You can bet she is a Zionist as Well, THEY ALL ARE. Still looking for confirmation... - ***Beginning in 2010, Sorority Girl Bondi's association with Scientology and the multiple fundraisers that wealthy Scientologists have organized for Bondi's political campaigns have provoked controversy.*** - The selection came just hours after Matt Gaetz withdrew. - ***DO YOU REALLY STILL THINK TRUMP WILL FIGHT FOR YOU? NOT*** - FAIR USE FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES Mirrored From: https://www.youtube.com/@5news

DeeDee Moore, a grandma behind the website More Than Grand, recently shared on the organization's TikTok account that “too much stuff” given from grandparents to their grandkids is one of the main sources of holiday frustration for parents. “75% of the parents that we surveyed wished grandparents would respect their wishes about gifts,” she explained, noting that while there are myriad reasons why this would be the case, the most common one (and incidentally the one most "waved off” by the grandparents) is the lack of physical space to accommodate. However, when Moore breaks down the math, it’s a bit hard to deny. “Say your grandson has four other grandparents and four aunts and uncles. Each of these people get him one gift for a second birthday. That’s already nine gifts plus something for mom and dad. We’re up to 10,” she said. “If all of those grandparents buy him three things, and two of the aunts get him a little extra something, that’s 22 presents for a 2 year old who would be just as happy with a box.” Yikes, gotta admit that’s a lot. And that’s not counting the additional problems too much gift-giving can incite listed on the More Than Grand website, which included: Undermining the parent’s values that they are trying to instill to their childrenDamaging a child’s ability to use their imaginationNormalizing overconsumptionTeaching children to associate seeing grandma or grandpa with getting a gift, rather than focusing on the actual relationship These are all good points, and yet, what to do with all those good intentions and a desire to spoil some precious little nugget? Luckily, Moore has the perfect fix. “While your grandchildren are faced with getting too many gifts, many children are in the opposite situation. Take some of the things you bought to Toys for Tots or another organization that provides gifts for less fortunate families.” This allows folks to step into the “true spirit of giving,” Moore concluded. Viewers by and large seemed to agree, though many also noted how powerful experiential or future-building gifts could be, even if they're not as cute as toys. “My in-laws opened up a college fund for both my kids. Instead of stuff they put more money in the account. I’m so grateful!” one person wrote. Another added, “I am giving experiences and putting money in an account for future needs (college, 1st house, starting business, etc).” In the vein, here are two other tips grandparents can use for intentional gift-giving… First and foremost: open up a discussion with the parents. See if they need help with a big ticket item, find out which hobby or sport the child is interested in, ask what’s a definite “no.” this can save a lot of headaches for everyone. Second: prioritize memories over stuff. A trip to the zoo, an education membership, a ticket for two to the movies…these are often the gifts that truly keep on giving. And grandparents, don’t forget: just because you’re honoring boundaries, it doesn't mean you have to pass up that sweet little something you see in the aisles. It can easily go to a little one who could really use it. For even more tip on all things grandparenting, give More Than Grand a follow here.

Making small talk with someone you don’t know very well can cause a lot of anxiety. What if you get stuck in a boring conversation about the weather? What if the conversation loses momentum and you both stand there silently? What if the person thinks that you’re boring? Psychologist Jennice Vilhauer, Ph. D., has some great advice to make you feel better equipped to talk with a stranger at a party or on a first date. The big takeaway is that people will find you interesting, not necessarily because of what you say but how you make them feel. Vilhauer says that curiosity is one of the most vital conversation skills most people don’t consider. Vilahuer is the developer of Future Directed Therapy (FDT) and author of the best-selling “Think Forward to Thrive: How to Use the Mind's Power of Anticipation to Transcend Your Past and Transform Your Life.” What’s the best way to make small talk? “One of the most underrated skills that can transform your dating life is curiosity,” Vilhauer writes in Psychology Today. “Not only does curiosity provide you with important information and make you a better conversationalist, but it also signals interest, openness and emotional intelligence—qualities that create deeper relationships.” The funny thing is that, according to Vilhauer, most people aren’t taking advantage of this conversation superpower. “It is surprising how many people report going on dates where the other person only talks about themself,” Vilhauer continues. “The talker might be having a great time because they enjoy being listened to. The other person, however, feels like the talker is disinterested, and he/she is probably quickly losing interest, too. Dating someone who doesn’t ask questions can feel like talking to a wall. Everyone, no matter who they are, has a story and wants to be understood.” The key to being curious in a conversation is to ask plenty of open-ended questions that encourage the person to give a detailed response. If you’re talking to someone and they say, “I was born in Omaha, Nebraska.” Don’t counter with, “Great, I was born in Milwaukee.” The best thing to say is, “That’s cool. What did you like about Omaha?” or “Do you miss living in the Midwest?” Here are some examples of open-ended questions that make you appear courteous. “How did that make you feel?”“What are they like?” (When they bring up a person from their life.)“What’s your favorite memory of (thing from the past they discussed)?”“What did you do next?” If you show that you are genuinely curious, the person you’re talking to will take a shine to you because people enjoy sharing about themselves. They’ll also appreciate that you took the time to get to know them. Even if they spoke most of the conversation, they’d go home thinking, “Wow. They were really interesting.” How much should I talk in a conversation? This advice comes with a caveat. You shouldn’t be listening 100% of the time. Studies show that the best ratio for talking to listening is 43 to 57, so you let the other person do most of the speaking, but be sure to share about yourself as well. Being curious in conversations isn't just about making the other person feel good. It also gives the conversation a greater chance to move from surface-level details, such as basic biographical information or what they do for a living, into the world of specific experiences, ideas and perspectives. Curiosity can take your small talk and elevate to medium talk and even deep conversation.

by Warner Todd Huston, Breitbart: Disgraced music and fashion mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing even more accusations of sexual misconduct, assault, and rape as five more lawsuits have been filed against him alleging his participation in sex crimes. The suits were filed in New York City by attorney Tony Buzbee on Tuesday with each alleging that […]

from Sputnik News: WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Some of the aging ATACMS in the US inventory that were pledged to be delivered to Ukraine first expired as early as in 2015, needing over $1 billion in modification costs to extend their service life, according to a Sputnik correspondent’s analysis of the Pentagon’s annual budget reports on […]