Peter Ward
@wardpeter.bsky.social
New Englander living in Rockville, Maryland, USA; promote international cooperation; abhor Russian invasion and occupation of Ukraine; Слава Україні! Жыве Беларусь!
14 pedestrians have been hit by vehicles and killed so far this year in Montgomery County, Maryland. Six of the incidents were hit-and-runs. In all of 2025, 12 pedestrians were struck and killed. Source: NBC 4 Washington DC
October 5, 2026 at 12:49 AM
14 pedestrians have been hit by vehicles and killed so far this year in Montgomery County, Maryland. Six of the incidents were hit-and-runs. In all of 2025, 12 pedestrians were struck and killed. Source: NBC 4 Washington DC
Welcome to October 1981! Keeping the public safe is the responsibility of CHP Officers Edep, Draynar, and Footch. The image is by Google Gemini AI.
October 1, 2026 at 7:39 AM
Welcome to October 1981! Keeping the public safe is the responsibility of CHP Officers Edep, Draynar, and Footch. The image is by Google Gemini AI.
interesting developments: (1) objects put on train tracks (suspected sabotage by Russians or proxies) in France and the Netherlands; (2) U.S. for the first time publicly announces that it has “space control” weapons deployed in orbit in space
September 15, 2026 at 10:58 AM
interesting developments: (1) objects put on train tracks (suspected sabotage by Russians or proxies) in France and the Netherlands; (2) U.S. for the first time publicly announces that it has “space control” weapons deployed in orbit in space
Seahorses are not horses per se, rather they are manifestations of our dreams come to life.
September 12, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Seahorses are not horses per se, rather they are manifestations of our dreams come to life.
Welcome to September! Little Bo Peep is awaiting the arrival of her gentlemen suitors. Image by Google Gemini AI.
September 1, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Welcome to September! Little Bo Peep is awaiting the arrival of her gentlemen suitors. Image by Google Gemini AI.
Thousands of employees who left US fed govt via deferred resignation program have essentially been replaced, per analysis by Partnership for Public Service. Agency +occupat'nl series for 20,000 employees who took DRP can be matched to position filled in same category.Source: Federal NewsNetwork 8/26
August 31, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Thousands of employees who left US fed govt via deferred resignation program have essentially been replaced, per analysis by Partnership for Public Service. Agency +occupat'nl series for 20,000 employees who took DRP can be matched to position filled in same category.Source: Federal NewsNetwork 8/26
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US corporate profits have hit a record high while employees’ share has fallen to 60 per cent, the lowest since the 1950s. "The gains that the top is seeing far, far, far outpace the gains — if any — that the bottom is seeing," says a policy adviser.
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August 28, 2026 at 8:35 AM
US corporate profits have hit a record high while employees’ share has fallen to 60 per cent, the lowest since the 1950s. "The gains that the top is seeing far, far, far outpace the gains — if any — that the bottom is seeing," says a policy adviser.
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In 2025 PepsiCo paid $237 million in income tax to the Russian state. PepsiCo remains Russia's fourth-largest foreign business — with 60,000 workers and 19 factories still producing Pepsi Cola for Russian shelves under new names, Lyubimaya Cola and Evervess Cola. Source: Kyiv Independent 8/18/26
August 18, 2026 at 6:32 PM
In 2025 PepsiCo paid $237 million in income tax to the Russian state. PepsiCo remains Russia's fourth-largest foreign business — with 60,000 workers and 19 factories still producing Pepsi Cola for Russian shelves under new names, Lyubimaya Cola and Evervess Cola. Source: Kyiv Independent 8/18/26
Welcome to August! The image is by Google Gemini AI.
August 1, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Welcome to August! The image is by Google Gemini AI.
About 1/3 of US Department of State offices that had to take on USAID awards had no prior experience managing foreign assistance projects, staff told Office of Inspector General. Deptmnt hired 838 new positions to administer awards, but was far fewer than bureaus requested. Source: Reuters 7/27/26
July 28, 2026 at 4:02 AM
About 1/3 of US Department of State offices that had to take on USAID awards had no prior experience managing foreign assistance projects, staff told Office of Inspector General. Deptmnt hired 838 new positions to administer awards, but was far fewer than bureaus requested. Source: Reuters 7/27/26
We gonna Hormuz it up! graphic by Chat GPT AI
July 2, 2026 at 11:03 PM
We gonna Hormuz it up! graphic by Chat GPT AI
Poll: Nearly 1 in 3 Americans would vote for a democratic socialist; The Economist/YouGov poll also found that 32% of respondents either see socialism in a “very favorable” or “somewhat favorable” light; Source: The Hill dot com July 2, 2026
July 2, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Poll: Nearly 1 in 3 Americans would vote for a democratic socialist; The Economist/YouGov poll also found that 32% of respondents either see socialism in a “very favorable” or “somewhat favorable” light; Source: The Hill dot com July 2, 2026
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A senior Interior Department official helped advance a permit application for a wildlife business owned by her family, and then worked on a proposal that could reduce costs for similar facilities. Ethics experts say the actions raise conflict-of-interest concerns.
A Wildlife Regulator’s Family Business Had a Permit to Renew. She Stepped In.
Jenifer Chatfield, a top official at the Interior Department, faces scrutiny from ethics experts for actions that could help her family’s business.
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July 1, 2026 at 8:45 PM
A senior Interior Department official helped advance a permit application for a wildlife business owned by her family, and then worked on a proposal that could reduce costs for similar facilities. Ethics experts say the actions raise conflict-of-interest concerns.
Welcome to July! The Dodgers were pleased to welcome Dr. Zeus, who threw the first pitch with great velocity and precision. Thank you, Doctor! You grace us with your presence. Image by Google Gemini AI.
July 1, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Welcome to July! The Dodgers were pleased to welcome Dr. Zeus, who threw the first pitch with great velocity and precision. Thank you, Doctor! You grace us with your presence. Image by Google Gemini AI.
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New research found that 65% of Americans believe civil servants are competent, up from 57% last year. And 61% of Americans agree that civil servants are “committed to helping people like me,” up 5 percentage points since last year’s findings.
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Public opinion of civil servants continues to climb - Maryland Matters
New research found that 65% of Americans believe civil servants are competent, up from 57% last year. And 61% of Americans agree that civil servants are “committed to helping people like me,” up 5 per...
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June 21, 2026 at 9:58 PM
New research found that 65% of Americans believe civil servants are competent, up from 57% last year. And 61% of Americans agree that civil servants are “committed to helping people like me,” up 5 percentage points since last year’s findings.
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I created this image using Chat GPT AI. It is not a real photograph.
June 21, 2026 at 6:51 AM
I created this image using Chat GPT AI. It is not a real photograph.
Ahold Delhaize USA has agreed to pay $40 million to resolve allegations that it submitted inflated prescription drug pricing data to federal health care programs, according to U.S. Department of Justice. The company operates supermarket chains, including Giant, Hannaford, Stop & Shop, and Food Lion.
Ahold Delhaize US pays massive fine, accused of inflated price reporting
A major grocery chain operator has agreed to pay a multimillion-dollar settlement after coming under scrutiny for pricing practices tied to one of its business segments.
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June 19, 2026 at 8:12 AM
Ahold Delhaize USA has agreed to pay $40 million to resolve allegations that it submitted inflated prescription drug pricing data to federal health care programs, according to U.S. Department of Justice. The company operates supermarket chains, including Giant, Hannaford, Stop & Shop, and Food Lion.
For 10+ yrs, the U.S. dramatically reduced national smog levels, but since 2015 smoke from increasingly larger wildfires is reversing that clean-up trend + making the air dirtier & deadlier, a new study finds. Scientists say climate change deserves much, but not all, of blame. Source: AP June 4 2026
June 5, 2026 at 4:55 AM
For 10+ yrs, the U.S. dramatically reduced national smog levels, but since 2015 smoke from increasingly larger wildfires is reversing that clean-up trend + making the air dirtier & deadlier, a new study finds. Scientists say climate change deserves much, but not all, of blame. Source: AP June 4 2026
Reposted by Peter Ward
Alexandria dedicates memorial for victims of 2025 DCA mid-air collision
Alexandria dedicates memorial for victims of 2025 DCA mid-air collision | ALXnow
Surrounded by friends, family and regional leaders, a memorial was dedicated Monday at Rivergate City Park in Old Town North to the 67 victims of the mid-air collision near Reagan National Airport on...
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June 2, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Alexandria dedicates memorial for victims of 2025 DCA mid-air collision
Welcome to June! Scooby and the gang are in a tropical locale to solve a mystery. They are aided in this endeavor by Sleestak Scouts Erthan and Fados. Zoinks! The image is by Google Gemini AI.
June 1, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Welcome to June! Scooby and the gang are in a tropical locale to solve a mystery. They are aided in this endeavor by Sleestak Scouts Erthan and Fados. Zoinks! The image is by Google Gemini AI.
A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) probe has found that the Pentagon failed to evaluate the effects of recent civilian personnel reductions, leaving a substantial gap in understanding for key areas such as “readiness, workload, and lethality.” Source: Military Times dot com 5/29/26
May 31, 2026 at 2:49 AM
A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) probe has found that the Pentagon failed to evaluate the effects of recent civilian personnel reductions, leaving a substantial gap in understanding for key areas such as “readiness, workload, and lethality.” Source: Military Times dot com 5/29/26
Trump admin. has directed nat'l recreation areas, seashores, wildlife refuges & public lands to lift dozens of restrictions on hunting +trapping, Interior Dept documents show. “This is very concerning” said Daniel Wenk, former superintendent of Yellowstone Nat. Park said of changes.Source:NYT 5/4/26
May 13, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Trump admin. has directed nat'l recreation areas, seashores, wildlife refuges & public lands to lift dozens of restrictions on hunting +trapping, Interior Dept documents show. “This is very concerning” said Daniel Wenk, former superintendent of Yellowstone Nat. Park said of changes.Source:NYT 5/4/26
Planting Zones: 67% of U.S. locations have already shifted to warmer planting zones since the mid-20th century
97% of locations have seen warmer coldest temperatures, with an average increase of 3.7F
By mid-century, 90% of locations are projected to shift to even warmer zones. Source: WJLA dot com
97% of locations have seen warmer coldest temperatures, with an average increase of 3.7F
By mid-century, 90% of locations are projected to shift to even warmer zones. Source: WJLA dot com
May 11, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Planting Zones: 67% of U.S. locations have already shifted to warmer planting zones since the mid-20th century
97% of locations have seen warmer coldest temperatures, with an average increase of 3.7F
By mid-century, 90% of locations are projected to shift to even warmer zones. Source: WJLA dot com
97% of locations have seen warmer coldest temperatures, with an average increase of 3.7F
By mid-century, 90% of locations are projected to shift to even warmer zones. Source: WJLA dot com
Welcome to May! A time to enjoy beautiful spring weather and to celebrate the anniversary of the arrival of the Newcomers. The image is by Google Gemini AI.
May 1, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Welcome to May! A time to enjoy beautiful spring weather and to celebrate the anniversary of the arrival of the Newcomers. The image is by Google Gemini AI.