It must be the end of the year. I’m getting inspired to start big web projects and overhaul my file-based organization.

Penn President, Board Chair Resign After Furor Over Comments on Campus Antisemitism - WSJ

Private colleges generally aren’t bound by First Amendment protections, but many have crafted codes of conduct that track constitutional guarantees for free speech—including the expression of views on campus that might be considered racist, antigay or sexist. 

Regardless, advocating for the elimination of an entire religious or ethnic group—men,women, and children, solely for existing, can never be tolerated.

Alaska Airlines Pilot Accused of Trying to Cut Engines Midflight Avoids Attempted Murder Charges - WSJ

one count of endangering an aircraft in the first degree and 83 counts of recklessly endangering another person

The attempted murder theory never matched the facts. This is a much more relevant set of charges.

It’s email marketing list unsubscribing season. 🎄

Venezuela Ramps Up Threat to Annex Part of Guyana - WSJ

The U.S. in October eased economic sanctions in exchange for democratic reforms, which Caracas has yet to make.

And now, this.

Fraud has made major purchases a total pain.

Binance and the End of Crypto’s Dream to Escape From Government - WSJ

What does crypto have to offer—beyond clunky, wasteful and overly complicated technical systems—if it abandons its aspirations to operate independent of government oversight? The probable answer is: not much.

Swiss precision.

Squirrel Wearing MAGA Hat Seen Scampering Away From Falling National Christmas Tree - Babylon Bee

Former House Representatives Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger have traveled to D.C. to personally join in the hunt for the violent revolutionary

Pope Francis Punishes Conservative U.S. Cardinal Raymond Burke, One of His Most Vocal Critics - WSJ

Pope Francis is punishing one of his most vocal conservative critics in the Catholic hierarchy, U.S. Cardinal Raymond Burke, by taking away his stipend and rent-free apartment in Rome.

The Cardinal stands accused of gross mismanagement of the apartment.

Nikki Haley Backed by Koch Network in Bid to Block Trump From 2024 GOP Nomination - WSJ

the latest sign some big donors are moving her way in a long-shot bid to block former President Donald Trump from winning the GOP nomination

Long shot? Polls are one thing, pulling the lever is something totally different.

Buybuy Baby Is Back—and Opening Stores Again - WSJ

The new owners of Buybuy Baby recently reopened 11 stores, betting that many expectant parents still prefer to shop for strollers, cribs and car seats in person. 

I hate this branding, but physical stores are so critical for essentials.

Son is a pretty good packer.

Wouldn’t be a drive home from vacation without 90% of smooth travel and the last 10% absolutely grinding, dark, and raining.

New day dawning.

Call me Captain.

Washington Quietly Scrapped a Plan to Save Homeowners Thousands of Dollars - WSJ

Fannie and Freddie generally require it on the loans they purchase from lenders. The policy, known as “lenders’ title insurance,” typically costs the borrower around 0.5% of their loan amount, so it could cost about $1,500 for a $300,000 mortgage.  

I love buying insurance to protect my lender’s assets, which they only need so they can sell my mortgage to someone else. As if the fixed rate of return wasn’t enough…

Sunrise at the lake.

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Agrees to Step Down, Plead Guilty - WSJ

Changpeng Zhao is scheduled to appear in Seattle federal court Tuesday afternoon and enter his plea, according to court records unsealed Tuesday.

The two biggest names in “safe” crypto, convicted on federal charges just weeks apart.

Incredible. Stunning.