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[gwydion]

* "Yemen on brink of 'worst famine in 100 years':" https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-middle-east-45857729/yemen-could-be-worst-famine-in-100-years

* "Trust has been lost, Merkel admits after Bavaria election blow:" https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/oct/15/german-ruling-parties-angela-mekel-ride-out-bavaria-election-humiliation

* "Women masons help build stronger homes in quake-hit Nepal:" https://www.reuters.com/article/us-nepal-women-rebuilding/women-masons-help-build-stronger-homes-in-quake-hit-nepal-idUSKCN1M623S

* "Saudis preparing to admit Jamal Khashoggi died during interrogation, sources say:" https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/15/middleeast/saudi-khashoggi-death-turkey/index.html

* Looks like that massive public bribe really paid off for the Saudis. "Trump suggests 'rogue killers' may be responsible for Khashoggi's disappearance:" https://www.politico.com/story/2018/10/15/pompeo-meets-saudi-king-900193

* "11 noteworthy moments from Trump's '60 Minutes' interview:" https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/14/politics/trump-60-minutes-interview/index.html

* "America's budget deficit jumps by 17% as spending surges:" https://www.cnbc.com/2018/10/15/us-budget-deficit-expands-to-779-billion-in-fiscal-2018-as-spending-surges.html

* "Mar-a-Lago member gives $150,000 to help Trump aides mired in Mueller probe:" https://www.politico.com/story/2018/10/15/lomangino-donation-mueller-probe-900431

* "Documents Suggest Jared Kushner Likely Paid Almost No Income Tax for Years:" https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2018/10/jared-kushner-likely-paid-almost-no-income-tax-for-years-according-to-documents-reviewed-by-the-new-york-times.html

* "DHS finds increasing attempts to hack U.S. election systems ahead of midterms:" https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/dhs-finds-increasing-attempts-hack-u-s-election-systems-ahead-n920336

* "Officials: Change of address won’t affect Prairie View votes:" https://www.star-telegram.com/news/state/texas/article219921185.html

* It's a majority Minority County. "High rate of absentee ballots thrown out in Gwinnett:" https://politics.myajc.com/news/state--regional-govt--politics/high-rate-absentee-ballots-thrown-out-gwinnett/azdOsCxX2X6mT8PTrgZlJI/

* "ND tribal leaders hope to overcome voter ID 'barriers' after...:" http://duluthnewstribune.com/news/government-and-politics/4514040-nd-tribal-leaders-hope-overcome-voter-id-barriers-after-supreme

* "Authoritarianism Thrives on Demoralization: How to Fight Trump and Stay Psychologically Healthy:" https://sandiegofreepress.org/2018/06/authoritarianism-thrives-on-demoralization-how-to-fight-trump-and-stay-psychologically-healthy/

* "America’s Standard Rental Affordability Metric Says San Francisco Is a Better Deal Than Cleveland. Is That Right?:" https://slate.com/business/2018/10/rental-affordability-metric-complicated.html

* "How an Algorithm Kicks Small Businesses Out of the Food Stamps Program on Dubious Fraud Charges:" https://theintercept.com/2018/10/08/food-stamps-snap-program-usda/

* "Warren Releases DNA Results, Challenges Trump Over Native American Ancestry:" https://www.npr.org/2018/10/15/657468655/warren-releases-dna-results-challenges-trump-over-native-american-ancestry

* "Trump says 'who cares' after Warren takes DNA test, denies $1 million offer:" https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/15/politics/donald-trump-elizabeth-warren-dna-1-million/index.html

* "How 20 years of stop and search has widened America’s racial divide:" https://www.theguardian.com/news/2018/oct/09/how-20-years-of-stop-and-search-has-widened-americas-racial-divide

* "Pro-Trump Gang Seen In Video Assaulting Anti-Fascist Protesters In Manhattan:" https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/proud-boys-new-york-assault-gavin-mcinnes_us_5bc20d60e4b0bd9ed55a96ee

* "The alleged Dr Barber: a case of identity theft in 1912:" http://thequackdoctor.com/index.php/identity-theft-1912/

* "How Americans Described Evil Before Hitler:" https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2018/10/can-we-compare-donald-trump-hitler/572194/

* I stayed up Monday in expectation of taking the car in for break work, but as it turned out they'd had a mechanic call out sick and after consultation with the guy on desk, it was decided that it's best to just let it lie, as it's just the anti-lock system and odds are it'd cost more than I could possibly rise to fix.

I went and foraged like a grown up any way and read half of Code Name Villanelle on the bench in line.

My theory that Livia is kidnapping Halloweentown citizens by carrying off the selected victim in her mouth is confirmed. I saw her do it twice. She jumps down and drops it from a low height, then bats it around, rinse and repeat until she gets bored. The Mummy she selected was sturdy enough to handle the treatment; the axe man Tavy broke in a previous year did not, and mending won't take anymore, so I was forced to toss him. Seeing her in action suggests as long as she doesn't pick something fragile like the bone gazebo, it's likely fine.

I slept until 11PM, I was so tired and it took ages to get going. Hence the accidental quiet on the news front. I have social Tuesday most likely. All of this will have an effect on service. apologies.

* I am disabled with 3 cats and $40.00 behind on my bills. 1ish Day; 1 no bid as of this writing. The all items for sale link is here: https://www.ebay.com/sch/lethran/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=

BPAL: Krampus (2012) (Yule (LE)): Sinister red musk, black leather, dusty rags, and wooden switches. Just Below shoulder. https://www.ebay.com/itm/BPAL-Krampus-2012-Yule-Limited-Edition/302912665865?hash=item4687007909:g:KEQAAOSwGohboEuu

BPAL: Regina Erebi (2011) (Halloween : An Evening in Hades (LE)): The Queen of Hell: pomegranate, spear mint, black mulberry, and myrrh. 1/2 Full & Scorpio (2007) (Celestials (LE)). 1-2 Imps worth. https://www.ebay.com/itm/BPAL-Regina-Erebi-2011-Halloween-An-Evening-in-Hades-Scorpio-2007/302912712603?hash=item4687012f9b:g:rlMAAOSwb2JboFtP

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* Full list of Resistance and charity links has been migrated to my profile as it was getting out of hand.

* Naral https://actnow.prochoiceamerica.org/donate/supportnaral/#.W7nPzmNRfIU

* Planned Paranthood: https://www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/onlineactions/hkv0R7LN0E-Q-U5mXFaXRA2?sourceid=1004272&ms=4NALz1800K1N1A&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4I2IxID03QIVA7bACh3CCwHWEAAYASAAEgKlD_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

* "Resources for Male Victims of Abuse:" http://butlerbookbinding.tumblr.com/post/178933672694/resources-for-male-victims-of-abuse

* Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab is doing a fundraiser for legal defense of refugee children in ICE detention. https://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/product-category/activism/deliver-them-from-the-hands-of-the-wicked/

* Want to contribute directly to the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services fund? "Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services:" https://www.raicestexas.org/

* Support Kids at the Border: http://brigdh.tumblr.com/post/175022384240/support-the-kids-at-the-border

* How to help Rohingya refugees: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/29/world/asia/rohingya-aid-myanmar-bangladesh.html?emc=edit_nn_20171012&nl=morning-briefing&nlid=50784086&te=1&_r=0

* I was asked for a list of important races one might donate money to if one had money to donate.

Beto O'Rourke, Senate Race, Texas: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/betofortexas-ads-ms-gl?refcode=ads_180705_dd_google_search_ad001_tc_kw&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3L3mh-3_3QIVgXp-Ch2FXAyoEAAYASAAEgL-zfD_BwE

Kyrsten Sinema, Senate Race, Arizona: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ks-gen-search?refcode=gs_postpri_1808_ks&amount=25.00&recurring=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsP3yp-3_3QIVAqvsCh1U7AYTEAAYASAAEgKAUvD_BwE

Bill Nelson, Senate Race, Florida: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/nelson_search?refcode=ads_google_nat_search

Jacky Rosen, Senate Race, Nevada: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/jr-ads2?refcode=ads_google_d2d_nat&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2_L3zu3_3QIVgYd-Ch2JDQ_wEAAYASAAEgJAlvD_BwE

Heidi Heitkamp, Senate, is currently losing in North Dakota and can for sure use the money: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/hh4nd?refcode=ads_google_nat_d2d&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwbHtxu7_3QIVBNbACh0RZQmNEAAYASAAEgLnrvD_BwE

Stacey Abrams, Governor Race, Georgia: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ads-stacey-searchdtd?refcode=ads-180625-gs-natl-sdtd-search-ad2&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhZXw3e3_3QIViONkCh0XoguaEAAYASAAEgIdIfD_BwE

Andrew Gillum, Governor Race, Florida: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/gillum-primary-win?refcode=website&_ga=2.10258421.1582336703.1539312722-966284395.1539312722

If you have more close race Candidates you think should be on the master list, please let me know.

* A list of organizations to help you run for office: http://lovingmyselfishard.tumblr.com/post/167330144634/psst-hey

* Have something you want to tell your Congress Critters? Call the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to be connected to the representative of your choice.

* This App phones your rep for you: http://takeastance.us/

* Here is one that will send your reps a fax: https://resistbot.io/

* This is a cool person and the swimsuits are being made from an ethical source. LGBTQIA+ swimsuits: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NerdyKeppie?ref=l2-shopheader-name§ion_id=24021616

* Help pay for cat food, litter, meds, medical copays: Paypal Lethran@gmail.com or paypal.me/Gwydion

* Birthday/Solstice master list: https://gwydion.dreamwidth.org/1925021.html

* Want Game of Thrones without the creepy? We need new players. We are very inclusive. "Game of Bones MUSH:" gobmush.wikidot.comn