The Rose-Veiled Fairy Wrasse

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Around the Maldives, between 130-230ft beneath the Indian Ocean, there are flickering shoals of brightly colored, finger-length fish that never venture up to the coral reefs at the surface.

The rose-veiled fairy wrasse (Cirrhilabrus finifenmaa) is one of many species that deep-diving scientists have found in the mesophotic (or twilight) zone, which lies between the sunlit shallows and the dark, deep ocean. It extends about 150 meters down and contains its own distinct mix of species.

“The mesophotic zone is one of the least explored regions in coral reefs,” says Yi-Kai Tea, postdoctoral fellow at the Australian Museum Research Institute in Sydney, by email from a research ship in the Indian Ocean. “This area is generally situated at an awkward depth – not deep enough to survey with submarines, too complex to trawl and dredge, and too deep to dive with traditional scuba techniques.”

The rose-veiled fairy wrasse was named in 2022: finifenmaa means rose in the local Dhivehi language – a double nod to the colorful fish and the Maldivian national flower, the pink rose, which goes by the same species name. One of the scientists involved in finding and naming the new wrasse is Ahmed Najeeb from the Maldives Marine Research Institute. This is the first time a Maldivian researcher has described a new species native to the region, Tea says.

Like other species of wrasse, the rose-veiled fairy wrasse change their appearance and sex as they age. They start life as females and mature into males, becoming considerably more colorful. The males adorn themselves in stunning nuptial colors during the mating season, presumably to impress females.

The finding was part of the California Academy of Sciences’ Hope for Reefs initiative, which aims to better understand and protect the world’s coral reefs, focusing on mesophotic reefs.

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  1. Morning All

    last nights was one of those nights I couldn’t sleep. we had been busy most of the day yesterday and i didn’t get my usual walking in. and i was restless all night. saw the moon tho–gorgeous…lol

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    1. Morning, Pat! It sucks when routines get disrupted. Some years ago, I had trouble sleeping occasionally because of restless leg “syndrome.” I didn’t yell for a pill – I got out of bed and did some deep-knee bends and jumping jacks. Took care of it every time. But I didn’t have any other health issues either and what works for one person won’t necessarily work for the next. Not seeing any precip here yet but, then, it’s still dark so we’ll see.

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      1. Morning Filly!
        this is more in my hips, back. the walking loosens everything up i think.
        it’s so pretty here right now–ice is still encasing the tree limbs so it’s beautiful. we won’t be going out tho because it’s only 20* but the sun is glistening off the ice and making everything sparkle.

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  4. TheseTruths(@thesetruths)

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    Wolf

    March 24, 2024 01:37

    Chuck Callesto:

    JUST IN: Court deals crushing blow to Letitia James — Orders NY Attorney General to Withdraw Letter of “IMPOSSIBLE” $464 MILLION Trump Bond..

    BIG WIN FOR TRUMP..

    JUST IN: ⚠️ Court deals crushing blow to Letitia James — Orders NY Attorney General to Withdraw Letter of “IMPOSSIBLE” $464 MILLION Trump Bond..

    BIG WIN FOR TRUMP..https://t.co/2S1LwIiHlw

    — Chuck Callesto (@ChuckCallesto) March 24, 2024

    Court Orders NY Attorney General to Withdraw Letter Saying $464 Million Trump Bond Not ‘Impossible’

    Shortly after New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a letter asking the New York Supreme Court to “not consider“ that the $464 million bond former President Donald Trump needs to post to keep his assets from being seized is a ”practical impossibility,” the court ordered her to remove it.

    The letter was attached to a request to file a surreply—a reply to a reply—which generally isn’t done unless the court grants express permission.

    In a March 21 letter, the defense argued that, predictably, the letter received widespread media coverage even though it was “improperly filed” and taken down the same day, refiled with only the request and no letter.

    “The Court may draw its own conclusions about the propriety of this maneuver. In doing so, the Court is ‘not required to exhibit a naiveté from which ordinary citizens are free,’” the defense wrote, urging the court to deny the attorney general’s request.

    In the original letter, Ms. James had asked the court not to accept the testimonies of a Trump attorney and broker who detailed the efforts they’d gone through in trying to obtain a $464 million bond, claiming they were unreliable sources. The defense faulted the state for not providing any “reason to doubt any of their assertions,” however, and only making a blanket statement.

    “While attempting to cynically and wrongfully tar the Defendants’ witnesses as ‘unreliable,’ the Attorney General does not actually dispute the truth of a single one of their specific claims,” the defense’s letter reads.

    The sworn affidavits submitted revealed that the defense had sought out the large bond since before final judgment was entered—raising the fine from $250 million to more than $350 million during the last days of trial—and that negotiations by four brokers with 30-plus surety companies still resulted in no deal. One of the brokers provided additional context, saying a $100 million bond was considered large and a $464 million bond (which includes the ordered interest) is something few sureties have the ability to issue and would issue only for large publicly traded companies.

    The attorney general had argued that these affidavits still didn’t provide enough information on why the defendants had been turned down, suggesting that Trump Organization assets aren’t as valuable as the defense claims.

    The defense sought to rebut several such details in the March 21 letter to the court, arguing that the state was wrong in its assertion that the defendants didn’t spend enough time trying to obtain a bond, arguing they had undergone critical negotiations just this past week and that efforts were ongoing even while the defense tried to obtain a stay.

    “The Attorney General is inartfully attempting a losing argument of ‘heads I win, tails you lose,’” the letter reads.

    How Much Cash?

    After these negotiations, the defense found that a $464 million bond would require about $557 million in cash, on top of any operating expenses to continue The Trump Organization, because sureties require about 120 percent as collateral, plus additional premiums.This is at least $200 million more than the original judgment figure, which the defense could have put in an escrow account if the cash were available.

    The attorney general had suggested that the defense be required to put up a total of $464 million through several “smaller” bonds of $100 million or $200 million apiece, and the defense argued that this doesn’t resolve the cash issue.

    The judgment total is $363 million, with about $355 million of that specifically applying to President Trump, $4 million to be recovered from Eric Trump, $4 million to be recovered from Donald Trump Jr., and $1 million to be recovered from Allen Weisselberg.

    With the applied 9 percent interest, court filings say the bond comes out to more than $464 million, with a little more than $10 million of that attributed to judgment on Eric Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and Allen Weisselberg.

    Fire Sale?

    President Trump had posted on social media that to divest of his buildings in a “fire sale” would create irreparable damage—he would lose the buildings he was appealing to keep.“Perhaps worst of all, the Attorney General argues that Defendants should be forced to dispose of iconic, multi-billion-dollar real-estate holdings in a ‘fire sale,’” the defense’s letter reads. They called it ”textbook irreparable injury” to require the defendants to appeal without penalty only after taking such losses.

    “It would be completely illogical—and the definition of an unconstitutional Excessive Fine and a Taking—to require Defendants to sell properties at all, and especially in a ‘fire sale,’ in order to be able to appeal the lawless Supreme Court judgment, as that would cause harm that cannot be repaired once the Defendants do win, as is overwhelmingly likely, on appeal,” the defense argued.

    They additionally cited several media articles and editorials about the shocking figure the state is demanding from President Trump and Ms. James’s possible political motives.

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    The state had also argued that if the defense knew they couldn’t get a $464 million bond, they should have “at a minimum consented to have their real estate interests held by Supreme Court to satisfy the judgment.”

    “The suggestion is both impractical and unjust,” the defense argued. “The Attorney General cites no New York case law to support this contention.”

    The case indeed puts The Trump Organization in uncharted territory; the appeals court has put a temporary stay on the judgment orders that would prohibit Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. from continuing to run the company, but it may lift the administrative stay after ruling on present motions. The trial court had also ordered monitorship of The Trump Organization to continue and the appointment of an additional risk officer.

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  6. eilert (@guest_1254469)

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    March 24, 2024 06:34

    Sebastian Gorka

    @SebGorka

    President @realDonaldTrump appointed me to a Pentagon board for 4 years before he left office.

    Yesterday Beijing Biden tried to fire.

    He can’t. 

    Not before my term ends.

    I will, however, be framing this letter from his goons. 

    And remain proud that I do not align with Biden’s “values and agenda.”

    #MAGA

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  7. SEVEN TIMES???

    Feisty Hayseed

    March 24, 2024 12:32 am

    America’s Two-Tiered Justice System on Full Display.

    Nancy Pelosi’s Son Dodges Charges In Money Laundering, Mail Fraud Scheme Linked To San Francisco Flop House

    Nancy Pelosi’s son has dodged the hammer of justice for a seventh time, after being excluded from a case in which two fraudsters linked to Paul Jr. are set to be sentenced in a money laundering and mail fraud scheme involving “shady dealings over a San Francisco flop house that Pelosi Jr. claimed to own,” the Daily Mail reports.

    Bill Garlock and Gina Rodriguez scammed investors into fronting over $1 million for supposed real estate ventures, and instead used the cash to pay for their lifestyle – including rent, loan repayments, credit card bills, and ‘horse-related expenses,’ according to San Francisco federal prosecutors.

    https://www.zerohedge.com/political/nancy-pelosis-son-dodges-charges-money-laundering-mail-fraud-scheme-linked-san-francisco

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    2. Just remember – Pelosi’s, Romney’s, Kerry’s and Biden’s sons were/are all involved in scurrilous energy companiess in Ukraine. 

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    1. Well, it was mostly the employees who were outraged – the anchors and producers; when they say “the public,” they mean the people who believe what MSNBC spouts:

      “Following widespread condemnation, Jones told employees that McDaniel won’t be polluting the MSNBC screens as a contributor anytime soon. The network’s anchors and producers aren’t too keen on McDaniel’s cozy relationship with ex-President Trump and the RNC’s role in his attempts to overturn the 2020 election – and neither is the public.”

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  11. “New Murder Allegations Emerge at Prince Harry’s Africa Charity”

    EXCERPT: “Prince Harry faces scrutiny following more accusations of severe human rights abuses by the African conservation charity where he serves as the director. The allegations involve rangers under the management of African Parks, a charity that oversees parks in 12 African nations and claims to run conservation efforts by collaborating with local communities.

    The reported abuses emerge from Zambia’s Bangweulu Wetlands, where African Parks has overseen land management since 2008. The alleged abuses include violent beatings and extra-judicial killings and have cast a shadow on the charity’s operations. These unsettling claims of violence follow previous reports of African Parks armed guards beating, raping, and torturing the Baka tribespeople in the Republic of Congo….”

    https://thenationalpulse.com/2024/03/23/new-murder-allegations-emerge-at-prince-harrys-africa-charity/

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        1. Rape is a consistent predominant trait that signifies the influx of this ideology. Yes, the US has seen an increase of child and female rape committed by Hispanic invaders as well as the Islamists

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  15. Nycjoe

    March 24, 2024 8:52 am

    Apparently , per UK Daily Mail ,our favorite Fani was at a “community event” yesterday and came out all fired up and saying she is now ready to really go after and get that arch criminal ,PDJT .. the money quote “ I have done nothing wrong” …. Wow Nellie rewind the tape on that – Little perjury , filing false documents etc …TBD perhaps ?

    Anyway, best comment from a reader ( all credit.given ) ~ “ Wade got paid , Fani got laid and Georgia taxpayers got played” pretty good synopsis …

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  18. “Meghan Markle Announces Netflix Show About How Hard It’s Been Dealing With Kate Middleton’s Cancer Diagnosis”

    ENTERTAINMENT · Mar 23, 2024 · BabylonBee.com 

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    LOS ANGELES — Meghan Markle announced this morning that she would be releasing a new show on Netflix to reveal the terrible difficulties she has faced dealing with Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis.

    “I’ve had to deal with so, so much because of her having cancer. In many ways, it’s been way harder on me than on Kate,” explained Markle, wiping tears from her eyes. “Kate gets so much sympathy because she’s white and has cancer. I feel like I’m just living in her shadow, forgotten. Why does the internet not spend its days thinking of wild conspiracy theories about me, Meghan? Do you know how hard it is to have people thinking she’s dead and not me? It’s so painful.”

    The four-episode special, set to air at the halfway mark of Princess Kate’s chemotherapy regimen, will do a deep dive into the stark loss of attention Markle has faced. “There are several emotionally devastating scenes we captured,” said director Samuel LaFleur. “There is one scene where a friend calls Meghan to ask how Kate is doing, but fails to ask how Meghan is doing. Meghan cries for about an hour and then punches a pillow while screaming ‘RACIST.’ It’s so raw.”

    At publishing time, Markle had announced another Netflix special entitled “My Recovery,” set to air the day Princess Kate finishes chemo.

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  19. “New ‘SquatBNB’ Service Helps Squatters Find Perfect Home To Take Over”

    U.S. · Mar 23, 2024 · BabylonBee.com 

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    U.S. — A new service “SquatBNB” has launched, aimed at helping potential squatters find the home of their dreams to take over.

    “Far too often, squatters take over a new home without knowing the quality of amenities provided, or difficulties dealing with the host,” said SquatBNB CEO Don Carmichael. “Our service will allow squatters to read reviews from other squatters who have stayed at a property and see honest feedback about what each home has to offer. We have millions of homes on our site, ready for immediate squatting — and the best part is, it’s absolutely free!”

    According to the company, SquatBNB will allow squatters to write reviews and post photos from any home they have stayed in, as well as leaving a rating for the owner of a home. “Sadly, some homeowners can be difficult to communicate with on issues like utilities, or not wanting to give up their beds for the squatters,” explained Carmichael. “Homeowners who consistently provide an excellent experience for squatters get ranked as ‘SuperHosts.’ However, the site is as much for homeowners having their houses taken over as it is for the squatters. Owners can also leave reviews about the people squatting in their home that other hosts will be able to read. Squatters who consistently achieve good rankings will be highlighted as ‘SuperSquats,’ which helps them get access to more luxury properties.”

    At publishing time, the site had reportedly crashed as the office it was run out of had been taken over by squatters.”

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  20. “Shrek Prosecuted After Trying To Remove Squatters From Swamp”

    CRIME · Mar 22, 2024 · BabylonBee.com 

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    “DULOC — In accordance with the Squatter’s Rights Bill that was recently signed into law by Lord Farquaad, local ogre Shrek has been arrested and charged for attempting to remove squatters from his swamp.

    The Squatters’ Rights Bill gives a person the right to live on a property that is not theirs after establishing that they live there. The ability for squatters to claim certain rights after establishing their “squat” was inspired by similar laws in California and New York and works exactly the same way.

    Experts believe the bill is an attempt by Lord Farquaad to soften his image somewhat after his harsh measures to rid the kingdom of Fairy Tale creatures, which is what directly led to the refugee crisis in Shrek’s swamp in the first place.

    Authorities were called to Shrek’s swamp when he was reported to have yelled menacingly at the fairy-tale creatures in an attempt to drive them out of their new living arrangements.

    “Enough!” shouted the angry ogre. “What are you doing in my house? I live in a swamp! I put up signs! I’m a terrifying ogre! What do I have to do to get a little privacy? What are you doing in my swamp!?”

    “Excuse me, what do you mean your swamp?” asked an officer of Lord Farquaad’s court.

    “This is my home! I live here!” replied Shrek.

    “But apparently so do these creatures and that means they have rights,” replied the officer of the law. “It’s the law.”

    “But what about laws against trespassing?” asked an increasingly exasperated Shrek. “How do they have more rights than I do? That’s it! I am changing all the locks and putting up fences and you all can leave my property!”

    Legal experts say the dispute between the owner and his unwelcome tenants will have to work itself out in court. In Duloc, tenants have rights after 90 seconds of residence.

    As Shrek attempted to throw everyone out of the swamp, the officers restrained Shrek and began leading him away in handcuffs.

    “The court will have to sort this all out, sir. You’ll have to come with us.”

    At publishing time, it was rumored that Lord Farquaad might make a deal with Shrek to amend the squatters’ rights bill in exchange for the ogre rescuing a princess from a fire-breathing dragon.”

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  24. 03/21/24 • BIG TECH › NEWS

    “‘Whole Thing Smacks of a Brave New World’: New AI Tool Predicts Vaccine Hesitancy — According to the University of Cincinnati researchers who developed the tool, “Despite COVID-19 vaccine mandates, many chose to forgo vaccination, raising questions about the psychology underlying how judgment affects these choices.”

    By Michael Nevradakis, Ph.D.

    EXCERPT: “A team of researchers has developed a “powerful new tool in artificial intelligence” (AI) that can predict if someone is or isn’t likely to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

    According to the University of Cincinnati, the new AI tool “uses a small set of data from demographics and personal judgments such as aversion to risk or loss” to identify “reward and aversion judgment” patterns in humans that may help explain one’s willingness to get vaccinated.

    The researchers presented their findings in a study published Tuesday in the Journal of Medical Internet Research Public Health and Surveillance….”

    https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/artificial-intelligence-predict-covid-vaccine-hesitancy/

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  26. David M Kitting

    David M Kitting

    March 24, 2024 9:47 am

    About that ATF hit…

    They did not execute a warrant for a search, they got a warrant for an execution.

    Trust God. Fear not.

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  32. Murkowski might be getting in line to dump republican party.

    FTA

    Asked if she would become an independent, Murkowski said:
    “Oh, I think I’m very independent minded.” And she added: “I just regret
    that our party is seemingly becoming a party of Donald Trump.”

    Pressed on if that meant she might become an
    independent, Murkowski said: “I am navigating my way through some very
    interesting political times. Let’s just leave it at that.”

    https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/24/politics/lisa-murkowski-done-with-trump/index.html

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  41. Still no snow but it’s been kind of misty all day; wind hasn’t come up much either and the temp is still at 37. I think part of it is still to come into the wee hours but I’m not expecting it to be too bad. My sojourn with Wheezer is over; he can’t forget me spraying him with water. Yesterday, he came thru the doggie door and sat by the door but as soon as I opened the door, he took off. I put the food down and went back inside to wait but he didn’t come back and I saw him on the other side of my fence to the west, walking away. I called to him and he didn’t look back. So, the doggie door is now closed.

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  42. I am adding a short daily prayer to the board. I would invite each of you, if you wish, to also add one or maybe two of your own liking. I do not want to stifle anyone but please limit yourself to one or two religious postings. here’s one I found that I liked.

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