Schrödinger’s Lobster: now we know

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Egg-carrying lobster rescued from Utah restaurant and shipped back to Maine found dead on arrival

What was meant to be a celebratory ending for an egg-carrying Maine lobster that was rescued from a restaurant in Utah has taken a sad turn.

“Claudia” as she was called, was rescued from a Red Lobster restaurant tank in St. George, Utah, after employees noticed she was carrying thousands of eggs, which made the lobster federally protected.

NOAA says lobsters can take up to a year to fertilize their eggs, so when Claudia was caught, it may not have been clear she was expecting.

So, a plan was hatched to have her sent back to Portland via FedEx on Friday morning.

CBS 13 was there when she arrived. Unfortunately, it was clear Claudia didn’t survive the journey.

I wonder if Geraldo Rivera was present when they opened the crate?

This sold so quickly that there wasn't even time to take interior pictures — or they saw no need to

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30 Evergreen Road (one of those little side streets off the foot of Lake Avenue) was listed on June 26 at$2.750 million sold yesterday for $3,528,980. Redone floors, kitchen and master bath but, curiously, no central air in this 1923 home. It sits on a half-acre in the R-12 Zone, however, so there’ll be plenty of opportunity to add that feature when the house is either expanded or replaced.

I dunno, I think our own Junior Idiot is still title holder, but Mazie's certainly making him work

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Dumbest Member of Congress?

Sen. Mazie Hirono Asks If Any Court Has Found DEI Unconstitutional, Gets Her Answer

If you're reading these posts in order, you'll know that plenty of people on X agree with this editor that Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono is the dumbest member of Congress. She helped prove that again on Wednesday, when the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Constitution and Limited Government held a hearing on “Ending Illegal DEI Discrimination & Preferences: Enforcing Our Civil Rights Laws.”

Among those testifying before the subcommittee were Gene Hamilton, president of America First Legal. Hirono tried to nail Hamilton by asking him if any court has said that DEI is unconstitutional, yes or no. She got her answer.

Somewhere, a Democrat "social media communication strategist" is out looking for new employment

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Democratic Party tries to pin ‘record high’ 2025 grocery prices on Trump – but it completely backfires

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) drew widespread mockery Thursday over a since-deleted social media post that showed how the cost of groceries skyrocketed under former President Joe Biden. 

The X post included a graph of soaring cheese, alcohol, dairy, grocery, produce and meat prices dating back to October 2019, with the major inflection point being near the start of the Biden administration in 2021.

“Trump’s America,” read the tweet shared by @TheDemocrats. 

“Prices are higher today than they were on July 2024 all in major categories listed below,” read the caption on the graphic, which did not note the source of the data.

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The Biden-era price surges – highlighted in red by the White House –  took up the majority of the graph, whereas the more stable cost of goods under Trump was only a sliver of the chart.  

Conservative podcaster Kyle Becker described the tweet as “one of the dumbest posts in  @X history,” noting that the DNC deleted it “after getting ratioed into oblivion.”  [Pausing only long enough to fire the staffers who prepared and approved it? — Ed]

Under Biden, inflation surged to rates unseen since the early 1980s, peaking at an annual rate of 9.1% in June 2022 — 17 months after he took office.

By the end of Biden’s term in the White House, the cost of food had ballooned more than 22% from the time he took the oath of office, federal data shows. 

Meanwhile, under Trump, food prices have increased by about 0.6% since January. 

Yes, fire him, but dig out and destroy the State Department employee(s) who vetted and hired him

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what do you call 10,000 fired state department flacks lying on the bottom of the potomac river? A good start.

Follow the bouncing ball; if you can — this one went instantly, again

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134 Lockwood Road, Riverside, sold via bidding war April 16th of this year for $2.625 million on an original price of $2.475. The buyers changed their mind and put it back up for sale two days for $2.950 million and today it’s reported as pending.

I’m a little surprised by the popularity of this 1947 house, but it’s certainly sold well over the past few years. Owned by very good friends of mine from 1993 to 2018, it was, putting it gently, not updated very much during their tenancy. No matter; they listed it for $1.575 million in May 2018 and sold it immediately for $1.638. Those buyers, in turn, upgraded the kitchen and baths and, as noted ,resold it to the current, albeit temporary owners for the aforesaid $2.625.

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How much of this is going on in our own schools? Quite a lot.

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U.S. Storycrime

Australia: Parents complain that their kids are being forced to do Acknowledgement to Country at daycare

Some parents have claimed their children, as young as three, are being forced to participate in daily Acknowledgement to Country ceremonies at daycare, sparking outrage.

Possums' Corner Child Care Centre at Lane Cove on Sydney's lower north shore is among many daycare facilities that commemorate the cultural ritual, which has divided Australians.

Parents were shocked to learn about the 'not age-appropriate' activity mentioned in a weekly recap sent out by Possums' Corner, which charges up to $165 [about $109 in real money, if that matters —Ed] per child per day.

As part of the daily routine to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land, children gather in a 'yarning circle to share stories, play music and dance around a pretend campfire.'

'These experiences help the children connect with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures in a meaningful and respectful way,' the weekly recap stated.

'We remain committed to fostering an environment that recognises and respects Indigenous peoples' past, present and emerging, as the continual custodians of this land.' ….

Of course, Australia being the land of sheep and sheeple, the parents aren’t totally opposed to this bullshit:

The parent clarified that the ceremony does have a place in society, but believed they were 'overused' at the otherwise 'wonderful' childcare centre.

Fordham agreed and described the growing use of the ceremonies as 'virtue signalling'.

'I just don't know how we went from doing these things at the start of significant events to every time the kids go to daycare,' he told listeners.

'There's a time and a place for everything, but not every damn day!'

Possums Corner Childcare Centre confirmed that educators led an Acknowledgement of Country as part of planned activities to mark NAIDOC week recently. 

'These activities are in line with the Early Years Learning Framework – the national curriculum set by Australian governments to ensure quality and consistency in the delivery of early childhood education in all early childhood settings,' a statement to Daily Mail Australia read. 

'In line with the EYLF, educators at Possums Corner Childcare Centre plan engaging and educational activities to mark a range of different cultural events and holidays throughout the year.

'The rights and autonomy of children are respected at all times and Possums Corner Childcare Centre welcomes input and engagement from all families who are part of our community.'

The centre also acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on its website.

The debate sparked a divided response on social media.

'That's not teaching kids that this is their country too and to be proud to be Australian, it's teaching division,' one woman commented.

Another added: 'They were born less than five years ago, they don't need to endure this. They were born here. Ridiculous.'

…. But others pointed out that Acknowledgement to Country ceremonies are conducted at many childcare centres in line with the Early Years Learning Framework set by governments at both state and federal levels.

'I think you will find this is daily practice in all daycare centres around the country it is part of the curriculum and a national requirement,' a childcare worker commented.

school board equity statement https://redstate.com/mike_miller/2025/07/21/watch-wisconsin-school-board-members-open-meeting-by-taking-turns-reading-cringe-worthy-equity-statement-n2191909

Meanwhile, back in the USA …

Mike Miller, RedState:

School Board Members Taking Turns Reading 'Equity Statement' Shows Everything Wrong With Public Education

First member: The mission of the Sun Prairie School District is to inspire, and today, by providing relevant, engaging, and innovative learning experiences in and out of the classroom.  

Second member: The Sun Prairie School District celebrates and values our diverse community. We support and are inclusive of all students, staff, families, and community members of all races, ethnicities, faiths, national origins, home languages, socioeconomic status, immigration status, political viewpoints, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. 

Third member: In order to realize our mission, we are committed to changing the foundational inequities that we acknowledge exist in our system. And we unequivocally stand by our black and brown students, staff, and families. We will continue to speak and act swiftly against statements of bigotry, social injustice, discrimination, racism, and hate that plague members of our community. We are committed to developing and implementing strategies and best practices that dismantle racism, bigotry, and ethnic oppression within all aspects of our schools and school districts.  

Fourth member: We stand by our immigrant students, staff, and families. All are welcome and safe in our schools regardless of immigration status. 

Fifth member: We stand by our students, staff, and families with disabilities. We will continue to staunchly protect the rights of people of all abilities, and create educational environments in which all educators collaborate for high educational outcomes for all students. 

Sixth member: We stand by our LGBTQIA-plus students and staff and families. we take seriously our responsibility to provide safe, non-discriminatory, and inclusive environments for people of all orientations and identities as they reflect our diverse community. 

Seventh member: We stand by students, staff, and families of lower socioeconomic status. We will do all we can to meet their nutritional, physical, and emotional needs of all students, regardless of their economic status. All children will be safe and loved in our schools. Every child, every day. 

Coming soon to Candlestick Park: