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[Gibb @AndrewStrobes]

Thanks to all of those who supported me along the way in my scouting journey! Whether it was being interested in my project or helping encourage me, it was greatly appreciated. I’m so glad to say that I am an Eagle Scout!

[Smitty @BrickSmitHouse]

Top 5 favorite bars in the United States

1. 99 Restaurant-Billerica, MA

2. 99 Restaurant-Wilmington, MA

3. 99 Restaurant-Stoneham, MA

4. 99 Restaurant-Waltham, MA

5. 99 Restaurant-Woburn, MA

[Coach Tommy Tuberville @SenTuberville]

My NIL bill is simple.

You get five consecutive years to play five seasons with one free transfer. If you choose to transfer again, you sit out a year.

Proud to be leading the charge to SAVE COLLEGE SPORTS.

[Xanny DeVito @trevorstweetss]

When that sidestep 3 went down

[Steve Magness @stevemagness]

What I've noticed from being out of shape after a long injury:
1. My mind is ready to quit at the first hint of pain
2. I can't judge paces accurately
3. My breathing is out of sync

All normal. A reminder that the mental side detrains as well as physical.

[David Miller @dav1dmiller]

Rain on plastic.
Cold Tennessee air.
And the architect of chaos watching it all unfold.

Repost for a chance of winning a 4x6 print. I’ll select 40 at random to celebrate the 40th edition of the Barkley Marathons.

#bm100 #barkleymarathons

📸 https://t.co/FER9saDNWh

[Nick shirley @nickshirleyy]

🚨 Here is the full 42 minutes of my crew and I exposing Minnesota fraud, this might be my most important work yet. We uncovered over $110,000,000 in ONE day. Like it and share it around like wildfire! Its time to hold these corrupt politicians and fraudsters accountable

We ALL work way too hard and pay too much in taxes for this to be happening, the fraud must be stopped.

[Gibb @AndrewStrobes]

@mbags11 John jaso

[ₕₐₘₚₜₒₙ @hamptonism]

Peter Thiel on the “consulting” industry being all fake…

[david friedberg @friedberg]

America's Biggest Mistake?
A portion of every American's paycheck is deposited into the Social Security trust fund (OASI), which is then invested to create returns that aim to support long-term retirement payments.

Since 1941, OASI has ONLY invested in US treasuries, averaging an annual return of just 4.8%. Meanwhile the S&P500 has been compounding returns at 10.5% per year.

If instead of buying treasuries, OASI bought the S&P500 index starting in 1971 (the year the US went off the gold standard), it would have a $15.1T balance today and Americans would all share ownership of ~1/3 of America's best companies, likely supporting increased retirement benefits, lowering taxes, and reducing Federal debt levels while being the world's largest sovereign wealth fund.

Instead, OASI has a $2.7T balance today and is projected to go bankrupt in 2032, as retirement benefits swell while annual returns on US treasuries held by OASI have shrunk to <3% per year recently.

Many economic inequities in America can be traced back to this structural mistake. By not investing OASI in equities, only privileged Americans with private pensions, 401(k)s, IRAs, and other investment retirement accounts have benefited from the marvel of American capitalism, leaving behind the tens of millions of Americans who had no choice but to rely on Social Security and were left reliant on low-yielding US treasuries.

It is not too late to change. Social Security can still pivot to an equity-driven investment model, driving future balance sheet growth, providing investment capital to American businesses, reducing the dependence on Federal taxes and money-printing, and giving all Americans ownership in America's best businesses.

Rather than create a new sovereign wealth fund, while ignoring the imminent failure of Social Security, legislators can restructure Social Security. By adding ~$500B directly to OASI, investing the entire balance in the S&P 500, and assuming future annual returns of ~10.5%, OASI will grow while also meeting all future retirement obligations, rather than shrink away into insolvency.

The longer we wait to fix Social Security, the more expensive it will become... shifting to an equity-driven investment model now could ensure its long-term viability, address economic inequities across the US, create the world's largest sovereign wealth fund, and give every American ownership and participation in the rewards of American capitalism.

[Gibb @AndrewStrobes]

Here we go!

[HBO Documentaries @HBODocs]

Before video killed the radio star, smooth rock ruled the airwaves.

The new HBO Original Documentary #MusicBoxHBO: Yacht Rock premieres November 29 on @StreamOnMax.

[HBO Documentaries @HBODocs]

Before video killed the radio star, smooth rock ruled the airwaves.

The new HBO Original Documentary #MusicBoxHBO: Yacht Rock premieres November 29 on @StreamOnMax.

[Bill Ackman @BillAckman]

The presidents of @Harvard, @MIT, and @Penn were all asked the following question under oath at today’s congressional hearing on antisemitism:

Does calling for the genocide of Jews violate [your university’s] code of conduct or rules regarding bullying or harassment?

The answers they gave reflect the profound moral bankruptcy of Presidents Gay, Magill and Kornbluth.

Representative @EliseStefanik was so shocked with the answers that she asked each of them the same question over and over again, and they gave the same answers over and over again.

In short, they said:

It ‘depends on the context’ and ‘whether the speech turns into conduct,’ that is, actually killing Jews.

This could be the most extraordinary testimony ever elicited in the Congress, certainly on the topic of genocide, which to remind us all is:

“the deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group with the aim of destroying that nation or group”

The presidents’ answers reflect the profound educational, moral and ethical failures that pervade certain of our elite educational institutions due in large part to their failed leadership.

Don’t take my word for it.

You must watch the following three minutes. By the end, you will be where I am.

They must all resign in disgrace.

If a CEO of one of our companies gave a similar answer, he or she would be toast within the hour.

Why has antisemitism exploded on campus and around the world?

Because of leaders like Presidents Gay, Magill and Kornbluth who believe genocide depends on the context.

To think that these are the leaders of Ivy League institutions that are charged with the responsibility to educate our best and brightest.

On the bright side, our congressional leaders deserve accolades for showing tremendous leadership and moral clarity in their statements, by the questions they asked, and the respectfulness with which they conducted the hearing.

It was a masterclass of how our government and democracy should operate.

If you have time, please watch the entire hearing. Throughout the hearing, the three behaved like hostile witnesses, exhibiting a profound disdain for the Congress with their smiles and smirks, and their outright refusal to answer basic questions with a yes or no answer.

[Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla]

It’s a national Yacht Rock holiday today; The Doobie Bros release the “Minute By Minute” LP today in 1978.

* #1 for five weeks
* triple-platinum
* four Grammys
* Song of the Year
* Record of the Year 🥇

“What a Fool Believes”
@MichaelMcD_Real @in_yacht
https://t.co/iqsYlWChyw

[Today in Yacht Rock @in_yacht]

The Doobie Brothers released “Minute by Minute” on this day in 1978. The album was #1 for five weeks, went triple-platinum, won four Grammys, and includes the ultimate yacht rock song - “What a Fool Believes”.

[Gibb @AndrewStrobes]

https://t.co/5RXiI9Mh8i

[Gibb @AndrewStrobes]

How much would it cost to have Michael McDonald follow me around and do background vocals on my day to day life? #yachtrock

[@jason @Jason]

Interesting discussion; wonder if this will become a focal point in the Republican debates

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

Poon Lim, a courageous Chinese sailor, demonstrated remarkable survival skills during his harrowing experience at sea. He endured an astonishing 133 days alone on a raft, employing various strategies to sustain himself. Resourcefulness became his key to staying alive, as he relied on fishing, rainwater collection, and even fending off a shark with a jug of water. Poon Lim's incredible feat earned him the prestigious Guinness World Record for the longest period spent adrift at sea, unaccompanied.

At the age of 25, Poon Lim embarked on a British merchant ship in 1942, originating from the southern coast of China. Tragically, shortly after leaving Cape Town, the vessel was targeted and torpedoed by a German U-boat. Amid the chaos, Poon Lim donned a life jacket and managed to locate a raft equipped with essential supplies like fresh water, biscuits, an electric torch, and flares. Although initially estimating that the provisions would last him a month, the grueling reality of his situation became evident during the subsequent weeks.

During his first month at sea, Poon Lim encountered multiple passing ships—a freighter, a U.S. Navy Patrol, and another German U-boat. However, despite his desperate pleas for assistance, each vessel disregarded his distress signals. These moments tested Poon Lim's mental fortitude, presenting immense challenges that he had to overcome. Nonetheless, he refused to succumb to despair. Realizing that he could not rely on the aid of others, he resolved to take matters into his own hands and focused solely on his personal survival.

Poon Lim devised a stringent routine to maintain his physical fitness and mental resilience. Despite the presence of dangerous sharks in the surrounding waters, he braved swimming twice daily, ensuring his body remained in decent shape. Although he experienced weight loss, he managed to preserve most of his muscle mass. As his water supplies eventually depleted, Poon Lim ingeniously repurposed the canvas from his life jacket as a means to collect rainwater, providing a crucial source of hydration. To secure sustenance, he crafted a makeshift fish hook using the wires from the electric torch and utilized the last remnants of his biscuits as bait. For each fish he caught, he resourcefully saved the remains to utilize as bait for subsequent meals.

Poon Lim's extraordinary survival tale serves as a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the unwavering determination to persevere against all odds. Despite enduring numerous hardships and the constant threat of starvation and danger, he demonstrated unwavering resilience and an unwavering commitment to staying alive until he could eventually reach the safety of land. Poon Lim's record-breaking achievement stands as a testament to his strength, adaptability, and sheer willpower in the face of extreme adversity.