If you didn't already think arresting Maduro was really just a stunt: apnews.com/article/delc...

No-bid deals, great way to reduce waste of taxpayers' money. apnews.com/article/immi...  ICE is using no-bid contracts, boosting big firms, to get more detention beds

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Morris Katz: "Being a man is saying 'I'm not afraid to stand up to corporations and billionaires.'" Amen!

My last piece for last year. New one coming up!

Closing out my year with a journal editor shocker 🧵 Checking new manuscripts today I reviewed a paper attributing 2 papers to me I did not write. A daft thing for an author to do of course. But intrigued I web searched up one of the titles and that's when it got real weird...

The book covers a lot more than just tariffs! Well worth reading if you want to understand economics beyond the usual stock market up/stock market down drivel.

Always consider the source!

Hi writers! I’m looking to assign a couple of features for Slate before the end of the year. If you have anything in mind that you think would be a fit please send me a pitch! Jenée.Desmond- [email protected] or dm me. RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!

"New #Books: Wikipedia, Ring, Vibe Code, More" | Writer/editor @yestare-nyc.bsky.social handpicks 10 new titles from the founders of Wikipedia & Ring to academics — re: leadership, innovation, more. www.practicalecommerce.com/new-books-wi... @jimmywales.bsky.social @superwuster.bsky.social

"You’re Writing a #Book. Now What?" | Publishing a book can elevate awareness of an exec & biz. In this 2nd install of her 2-part series, editor/writer @yestare-nyc.bsky.social describes paths, resources, & realities for aspiring authors. www.practicalecommerce.com/youre-writin... #ecommerce

"10 Books for Building Superb Teams" | Employees, suppliers, service providers drive #ecommerce success. Writer/editor @yestare-nyc.bsky.social shares new titles to help leaders develop/retain high-performing teams. www.practicalecommerce.com/10-books-for... #books

"Chatbots Are Pushing Sanctioned Russian Propaganda "ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, and Grok are serving users propaganda from Russian-backed media when asked about the invasion of Ukraine, new research finds." www.wired.com/story/chatbo...

My follow-up to this will be about finding the right #editorial and Epublishing support to make your #book the best possible.

In Nov we'll have 6 ballot proposals. Do your hw & look at who supports/opposes - some are confusingly worded. Info here nycvotes.org/whats-on-the... LWV's #Vote411 also has good info on most issues.The deadline to #register or request a mail ballot is 10/25. #vote #NYC

Next week - how to set your book up for success.

Do you remember when some of today's life-saving #vaccines weren't available? grandparentsforvaccines.com

New York Has Few Winners in New Federal Tax Cuts, Comptroller Finds www.thecity.nyc/2025/09/15/t...

Always check your sources! indicator.media/p/tiktok-con...

"A Dozen Good Reads for Better Decisions" | The fall retail selling season is also a time to plan for the coming year. Writer/editor @yestare-nyc.bsky.social handpicks 12 new and time-tested #books to help make informed choices. www.practicalecommerce.com/a-dozen-good... #ecommerce

People really need ot be aware of these things.

What could go wrong?

"Favorite Books of Ecommerce Pros Q3 2025" | Summer is a time to step away and catch up on reading, thinking, and planning. Contributor @yestare-nyc.bsky.social asked #ecommerce owners to share the #books that have shaped their careers and outlook. www.practicalecommerce.com/favorite-boo...

"Q&A: Brad Feld, Author, Mentor, Investor" | The veteran tech entrepreneur, mentor, and early-stage investor, opens up on writing and his latest book, "Give First." Via @yestare-nyc.bsky.social. www.practicalecommerce.com/qa-brad-feld... #ecommerce #GiveFirst

"New #Books to Gear Up for Peak Season Selling" | The end of summer signals the beginning of fall planning for merchants. Editor and reviewer @yestare-nyc.bsky.social handpicks 11 new titles to help merchants start the process. www.practicalecommerce.com/new-books-to... #ecommerce

FRAUD ALERT: I have nothing to do with these phony books using my name on the cover. I have not written a memoir or partnered/inspired any cookbooks! Attempts to get Amazon to take these down have gone nowhere.

Book Review Flashback: Nature’s Best Hope by Douglas W. Tallamy #bookreview #booksky #plants ecolitbooks.com/2025/07/01/b...

Writing Opportunity: Center for Humans and Nature #booksky #nature #writing ecolitbooks.com/2025/07/03/w...

Defund the police: something that never really happened, but everybody talked about. Defund the scientists: something that's actually happening, but almost nobody's talking about in those terms.

Accurate.

A little on the nose, even for a veteran of the TPPF campaign to gut what little safety net there was in Texas.

Just when you've seen everything: engraveink.com Custom tattoo ink made from the ashes of your departed loved one. There is nothing that can't be commercialized! #capitalism

"10 Books on Slowing Down, Stepping Away" | Busy owners & team members are supposed to take time off in the summer! Contributor @yestare-nyc.bsky.social has handpicked 10 #books to help rest & rejuvenate. www.practicalecommerce.com/books-on-slo... #ecommerce

Written in 1985 and just as true today. tech.mit.edu/V105/N16/wei...

“This year’s NYC mayoral campaign...epitomizes ... the Democratic Party’s perverse determination, in the face of record-low approval ratings, to self-immolate rather than empower its youngest members & constituencies.” - Max Rivkin-Nadler #democraticparty #democrats #schumer #gillibrand

apnews.com/article/immi... is using no-bid contracts, boosting big firms, to get more detention beds

Pay No Attention to the Big Beautiful Bill Behind the Curtain www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/pay...

No-bid contracts, what a great way to eliminate government #waste and #fraud. This is your tax dollars at work, folks. apnews.com/article/immi...  ICE is using no-bid contracts, boosting big firms, to get more detention beds

Great way to cut waste & save taxpayer $ - apnews.com/article/immi...  ICE is using no-bid contracts, boosting big firms, to get more detention beds #pork

"That which has always been accepted by everyone, everywhere, is almost certain to be false." — Paul Valéry #quotations

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This Fucking Guy substack.com/@rebeccatrai... #nycmayor We can do better!

"The landlords own the city, and they rent its mayors." Mayor of New York www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4.... #nycmayor #vote2025

This is one of the most beautifully done stop motion sequences I have ever seen. The fact they crafted it all from felted wool??? Brilliant, absolutely astounding, give me more of this kind of creativity.

...it's the reason none of this group, which has the levers of power, cares about the warming stripes. Ultimately, I'd say their reason for rejection of climate action was explained by Kim Stanley Robinson in his piece for McKinsey from 2009. To them it's existential: web.archive.org/web/20120705...

Let's squelch this "saving money" excuse for the BS it is. It's pure public waste and private profiteering.

I could not agree more!

Disgusted with #AndrewCuomo. Too many robocalls & offensive, racist superPAC ads. #voteNYC #vote2025 #nycmayor #democraticprimary #dontrankcuomo

My latest roundup of interesting new books on all aspects of business. #ecommerce #bookstagram #business

Another piece for @practicalecommerce.com on books about #startups & #funding. Just published a roundup of new #books on a variety of #business topics, too. #ecommerce