K. Shiek Pal
@shiekpal.bsky.social
Dog dad. Gooner. World Traveler. Foodie. Bibliophile. Not necessarily in that order.
An astounding and fascinating read for those interested in art, art history, and the monumental genius of Da Vinci.
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Opinion | Behind a false wall, a lost da Vinci might lurk
A mural commissioned in 1503 for the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence has been the subject of controversy and debate for more than 50 years.
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February 3, 2025 at 7:09 AM
An astounding and fascinating read for those interested in art, art history, and the monumental genius of Da Vinci.
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If you’re a government employee, thank you for your service & here’s a resource you may find helpful. Stay strong. www.civilservicestrong.org
Civil Service Strong: Resources for Civil Servants
Effective. Impartial. Resilient. The civil service comprises dedicated, nonpartisan federal employees who work tirelessly across the country and around the world to ensure the effective delivery of go...
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February 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
If you’re a government employee, thank you for your service & here’s a resource you may find helpful. Stay strong. www.civilservicestrong.org
In this time of so much fear, darkness, and uncertainty, I found this story to be a little Ray of sunshine. Hope you enjoy. There is hope even in dark time.
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The story behind this striking photo of a supermodel and a ‘nobody from Ohio’
Paulina Porizkova and Mistie Savage-McGuire met online after the bottom had fallen out from each of their lives. They formed a needle-in-a-haystack friendship.
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February 1, 2025 at 5:22 PM
In this time of so much fear, darkness, and uncertainty, I found this story to be a little Ray of sunshine. Hope you enjoy. There is hope even in dark time.
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Just going to leave this here for reflection.
January 29, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Just going to leave this here for reflection.
The emerging faces of heroism in this new, already dark era. This is what the best of organized religion looks like - using the power of the pulpit to spread love, speak truth, protect those who cannot protect themselves, and comfort those in need. #bishopbudde
January 23, 2025 at 4:36 AM
The emerging faces of heroism in this new, already dark era. This is what the best of organized religion looks like - using the power of the pulpit to spread love, speak truth, protect those who cannot protect themselves, and comfort those in need. #bishopbudde
Highly recommend this interview with my former boss, Secretary Mayorkas, for anyone interested in immigration or border security.
DHS secretary says border is more secure than before pandemic
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DHS secretary says border is more secure than before pandemic
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Departing DHS Secretary Mayorkas contends he delivered border security in the end
As Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas prepares to leave office, NPR sits down for an exit interview. He tells us the border is more secure now than before the pandemic.
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January 18, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Highly recommend this interview with my former boss, Secretary Mayorkas, for anyone interested in immigration or border security.
DHS secretary says border is more secure than before pandemic
www.npr.org/2025/01/15/g...
DHS secretary says border is more secure than before pandemic
www.npr.org/2025/01/15/g...
What an amazing image. Captures the incremental progress of history…and underscores that we are far from finished.
January 17, 2025 at 4:32 PM
What an amazing image. Captures the incremental progress of history…and underscores that we are far from finished.
I strongly agree with every word of this. Aside from the accomplishments, aside from the aspirations (met & unmet), the thing I treasure most about President Biden is the sheer decency of the man - a decency that in my view is unsurpassed by any other Chief save Jimmy Carter. Proud to be Team 46.
Opinion | The gratitude we owe to Joseph R. Biden Jr.
For his inclusive nature and his willingness to grow, I thank the president — and you should, too.
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January 14, 2025 at 1:36 PM
I strongly agree with every word of this. Aside from the accomplishments, aside from the aspirations (met & unmet), the thing I treasure most about President Biden is the sheer decency of the man - a decency that in my view is unsurpassed by any other Chief save Jimmy Carter. Proud to be Team 46.
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Tonite is the first time I have rooted for Washington in an NFL game since Super Bowl XXVI (January 1992). This is a fun, likeable team with a stud rookie QB - I could enjoy the hometown team making a postseason run!!
January 13, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Tonite is the first time I have rooted for Washington in an NFL game since Super Bowl XXVI (January 1992). This is a fun, likeable team with a stud rookie QB - I could enjoy the hometown team making a postseason run!!
If Arsenal FC do not, for once, make a significant splash in the January transfer window to bring in a goal scorer then this season is entirely lost.
January 12, 2025 at 6:42 PM
If Arsenal FC do not, for once, make a significant splash in the January transfer window to bring in a goal scorer then this season is entirely lost.
This seems generally right to me - and I would add Kash Patel to the top of the list of unacceptable nominees. Elections have consequences, so I don’t expect to agree or like the Trump nominees - but there should be guardrails against the truly dangerous. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/int...
Opinion | Which of Trump’s nominees should get confirmed? We made a chart.
The Editorial Board evaluated Trump’s intended Cabinet-level nominees. Only a few should be rejected.
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January 12, 2025 at 6:40 PM
This seems generally right to me - and I would add Kash Patel to the top of the list of unacceptable nominees. Elections have consequences, so I don’t expect to agree or like the Trump nominees - but there should be guardrails against the truly dangerous. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/int...