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More info from State Dept. Denying the deletion of the data:
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The spokesperson said the data resides on a platform owned by MITRE, a non-governmental organization that operates research and development centers, according to its website.
"To the best of MITRE’s knowledge and belief, the research data that was compiled has not been deleted and is currently maintained by a former partner on this contract," it said in a statement.
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re: US ‘deletes evidence’ of Russia’s kidnapping of Ukrainian children
Posted by MrTide33 on 3/19/25 at 3:44 pm to RebelExpress38
According to other sources this was a specific contract frozen and then terminated by the State Department. And according to the sources, it was the State Department that deleted whatever data/evidence that had been gathered. Whether by accident or intentionally
US ‘deletes evidence’ of Russia’s kidnapping of Ukrainian children
Posted by MrTide33 on 3/19/25 at 3:25 pm
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The Trump administration cut funding to Yale University’s Humanitarian Research Lab, which was compiling a database of alleged Russian war crimes, including the abduction of an estimated 35,000 children from occupied areas of Ukraine, last month.
Using satellite imagery and other surveillance systems provided through the US government, the Yale researchers were monitoring 116 sites in Russia.
A Yale source said the US state department deleted the evidence which would have been used as part of rescue efforts to get the children home to Ukraine. It would also have been used to prosecute those behind their abductions – including Russian president Vladimir Putin.
“It is unclear whether it was by accident or intent, but it may reveal or it may cause potential criminal liability for the Trump administration, given international prohibitions against the destruction of war crimes evidence,” the Yale insider told The Independent.
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re: Invincible Season 3 Discussion
Posted by MrTide33 on 3/13/25 at 10:14 pm to gizmothepug
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Someone mentioned earlier that the last 2 episodes would be great and it looks like he was right.
As promised :cheers:
These last two episodes of this season are going to be huge. This is the point in the comics where things just take off.
Loved the book, and enjoying the series so far.
Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly are really holding this thing together—the Velocity Lab trio (Leighton, Amanda and the Black security guard girl) are all giving varying degrees of bad performances IMO.
The plot is as cool as it was in the book, but as much as I love Blake Crouch's books, the writing for the show feels a bit subpar. He's not actually the greatest writer overall anyway, but is one of my favorites just based on plots and themes.
The direction/pacing doesn't always work the best for me either. Feels like it could be a bit more propulsive, although there is some space needed to explore its headier science.
All in all still well worthwhile, and feels like it is picking up a bit now finally.
Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly are really holding this thing together—the Velocity Lab trio (Leighton, Amanda and the Black security guard girl) are all giving varying degrees of bad performances IMO.
The plot is as cool as it was in the book, but as much as I love Blake Crouch's books, the writing for the show feels a bit subpar. He's not actually the greatest writer overall anyway, but is one of my favorites just based on plots and themes.
The direction/pacing doesn't always work the best for me either. Feels like it could be a bit more propulsive, although there is some space needed to explore its headier science.
All in all still well worthwhile, and feels like it is picking up a bit now finally.
Not necessarily the beat five, but five greats that haven’t been given as much due:
1. I won’t say I’m in love (Hercules)
2. Out There (Hunchback)
3. I2I (A Goofy Movie)
4. Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride (Lilo and Stitch)
5. Just around the riverbend (Pocahontas)
1. I won’t say I’m in love (Hercules)
2. Out There (Hunchback)
3. I2I (A Goofy Movie)
4. Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride (Lilo and Stitch)
5. Just around the riverbend (Pocahontas)
re: FOAFO Disney Plus edition: D+ lost 2.4 million subscribers in the 3 months ending Dec.31st
Posted by MrTide33 on 2/8/23 at 6:05 pm to SouthEasternKaiju
Regardless of your thoughts on Disney, the huge majority of the drop is due to cricket streaming rights in India sooooo….
Local libraries as regional, physical streamers
Posted by MrTide33 on 1/31/23 at 9:21 pm
Despite the overwhelming number of streaming services, too often I search out a specific movie only to find it is either not available on one of my current services or not available at all except to buy or rent digital.
My local library has a decent selection, including now being the only non-piracy option to watch the entire Westworld series, but still lacks somewhat. Picked up a couple of dollar movies from thrift stores that I think would be good additions— Pursuit of Happyness, Children of Men, District 9, One Hour Photo. It felt good to spend a few bucks on media I don’t have to store and also goes much further than a 48-hour rental.
Has anyone else thought about beefing up their local libraries this way?
My local library has a decent selection, including now being the only non-piracy option to watch the entire Westworld series, but still lacks somewhat. Picked up a couple of dollar movies from thrift stores that I think would be good additions— Pursuit of Happyness, Children of Men, District 9, One Hour Photo. It felt good to spend a few bucks on media I don’t have to store and also goes much further than a 48-hour rental.
Has anyone else thought about beefing up their local libraries this way?
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All Quiet On The Western Front?
I haven’t seen that yet, but that does also stand out to me from what I’ve been hearing
re: The AP Now has a Top 25 Poll for Movies
Posted by MrTide33 on 1/20/23 at 9:05 pm to Boodis Man
Of this list I’ve seen 10, plus about 2/3 of each Elvis and Pinnochio. I’d have EEAAO on top and would have Top Gun in my top 3 or 4 (most likely).
This list doesn’t strike me as egregious at all. Going to watch Aftersun and Tar this week and have high hopes for both.
The big misses, based on what I’ve seen, are The Menu, Cha Cha Real Smooth and On the Count of Three.
This list doesn’t strike me as egregious at all. Going to watch Aftersun and Tar this week and have high hopes for both.
The big misses, based on what I’ve seen, are The Menu, Cha Cha Real Smooth and On the Count of Three.
People are jumping to criticize this movie ITT. It was a great teaser. The 2001 reference is firmly tongue in cheek and the twist of the music to the peppy score to go with the overly colorful few teaser shots of the film itself is great.
re: Entergalatic on Netflix
Posted by MrTide33 on 11/29/22 at 8:17 am to weisertiger
It’s on my to-watch list. Honestly, it should be an awards contender for best animated feature if it’s any good, since Disney and Pixar sort of flunked this year.
re: Top People "On the Run" in Movies and TV. Fugitives, Runaways, Escapees....
Posted by MrTide33 on 11/9/22 at 3:17 pm to CU_Tigers4life
Imperator Furiosa comes to mind
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Happy Death Day
This is a good pick to bring someone into horror without scaring them off. Lights Out is another one that is quite a bit scarier but still mostly fun and light.
re: “Your” Top 3 film list…..Go
Posted by MrTide33 on 8/25/22 at 9:01 pm to Who_Dat_Tiger
Iron Giant
Ex Machina
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Ex Machina
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Got today’s in 1 although I never finished the movie. Watched the first half twice though and it was enough
re: *** Framed Daily Thread - SPOILERS ***
Posted by MrTide33 on 8/19/22 at 2:25 pm to MrFreakinMiyagi
1. Still haven’t seen all of it but the headlines really narrow it down to only one thing it could be.
re: The Greatest Beer Run Ever
Posted by MrTide33 on 8/17/22 at 7:09 pm to ThurlNoonkester
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What’s with the new trend of a mini trailer of the trailer before the trailer?
It’s primarily for Youtube to get a snippet in before the opportunity to skip the ad pops up.
One of the few really surreal movies that I actually love. I can see it being very divisive though because there’s a lot of different messages/themes present without ever really tying them together per se. One of my favorites of 2013 though.
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