Voluntourism Graft, Meatballs

December 27, 2023

10:45 AM

10:45 a.m.

Wow, this sucks. We're managing charities with utmost scrutiny, ever watchfully and very responsibly, with full transparency. I think it's shameful, how they try to steal money like that.

The image depicts a film set for the movie "Rust" with cast and crew members engaged in a scene. The setting is a rugged, mountainous landscape with patches of snow visible on the hills in the background, suggesting a winter environment. The scene is outdoors, surrounded by trees and uneven terrain. In the foreground, two horses are saddled, indicative of a western film theme. Several individuals are present, including Patrick Scott McDermott, who is holding a replica gun pointed at Alec Baldwin. Alec Baldwin, wearing a long coat and hat, stands near one of the horses. A boom microphone is visible above the group, capturing audio for the scene. The lighting appears natural, consistent with the outdoor setting. The scene is part of the film's production resumption following a previous incident involving a firearm on set. This image is part of an article titled "Best Arts Photos of 2023" published by The New York Times.
- Title: "Best Arts Photos of 2023"
- Site / app: "nytimes.com"
- Captions / subtitles: "Patrick Scott McDermott pointed a replica gun at Alec Baldwin as filming resumed on “Rust” in April, 18 months after a revolver Baldwin was rehearsing with discharged, killing the film’s cinematographer. Todd Heisler/The New York Times"

11:30 AM

11:30 a.m.

Nice and slow, all molasses like

The image showcases an intense moment from a UFC mixed martial arts fight, featuring Nazim Sadykhov and Viacheslav Borshchev. The scene captures the raw physicality and determination typical of the sport. Sadykhov is positioned on top, exerting pressure on his opponent, Borshchev, who is on the ground. Both fighters are visibly bruised and bloody, highlighting the brutal nature of the match. They are inside the octagonal caged ring, which is a signature setting for UFC events. The lighting is bright and focused, emphasizing the fighters' muscular build and the dramatic tension of their struggle. The backdrop is blurred, drawing attention to the action and intensity in the foreground. The fighters are wearing MMA gloves, and the expressions on their faces convey determination and resilience. The event was announced by Bruce Buffer, known for his iconic "It’s time!" catchphrase, adding to the high-stakes atmosphere of the match.
- Title: "Best Arts Photos of 2023"
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11:30 AM (b)

11:30 a.m. (c)

I never watch blood sports, or contact sports like this. I hate boxing or wrestling or ufc. I guess, Sumo is not that bad, but it is. I don't know why those people want to fight like that. I did karate in school. I pack a mean right hook. But I don't believe in violence, and I don't engage. ███████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████

11:45 AM

11:45 a.m. (b)

This one time.

So, we got this "kitchen pantry area" in our flat.

So, Pauline was there that day.

This white dude, who is there to repair the place.

Some kind of technician or somebody.

He stops by, to check on something.

So, I'm like seated there, having lunch.

Pauline's there.

And he's also suddenly hungry.

He pulls out this sandwich and he's munching away.

And we're talking or something too.

Pauline did something, and left.

And then, suddenly.

This dude, he suddenly remembers he's got stuff to do.

He throws the sandwich away.

And he leaves.

I also, I also just throw my sandwich and leave.

And over here.

The subtext is key.

Hehehe

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12:15 PM

12:15 p.m.

Hallalujah

12:15 PM (b)

12:15 p.m. (b)

This is real sad.

In this video frame from a YouTube video titled "Poorly-Aged 90s Commercials," Donald Trump is featured prominently. He is indoors, seated in what appears to be a corporate or upscale environment. Donald Trump is holding a hamburger in his hand, suggesting this is an advertisement likely related to fast food. He is wearing a dark suit with a white shirt and a red tie, characteristic of a formal business setting. His expression is animated, possibly mid-speech as he might be discussing the product he is holding. There is a building visible through the window in the background, hinting at an urban setting. The lighting is bright, indicating it's likely daytime. The frame captures a moment that reflects 1990s advertising styles, focusing on celebrity endorsements. The video, hosted on YouTube, is part of a compilation showcasing commercials from that era.

12:15 PM (c)

12:15 p.m. (c)

Trump is so cool

Remember that time, he gave his WH staffer McDonald's?

I'd rather work in WH for Trump, not Obama or Biden

Donald Trump is a hero of mine

I look up to and admire Trump

I would QUIT if Michelle Obama sprang vegetables up on me

If she tried to give me vegetables I'd quit

I used to separate out the vegetables in my plate as a child

I have grown up

I still do it -- because I hate vegetables

Go do your Cain thing with God, I'm Abel all the way!!!

The image is a screenshot of a Google Chrome window displaying a PDF document titled "Consolidated Financial Results for the Year Ended March 2023." It focuses on the "Status of Owned Fishing Concessions and Access Rights" by Maruha Nichiro Corporation. The central element is a world map highlighting various Regional Fisheries Management Organizations and fishing zones. Different regions are marked with colorful labels and acronyms, such as NEAFC, NASCO, ICCAT, and CCAMLR, indicating areas of fishing operations. Specific fish types like Greenland Halibut, Red Snapper, and Bluefin Tuna are listed next to their respective fishing regions.
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- Title: "Consolidated Financial Results for the Year Ended March 2023"
- Site / app: "Google Chrome"

4:00 PM

4:00 p.m.

Cool

4:00 PM (b)

4:00 p.m. (b)

Look close kid, you never know, you might having to feed a whole army some day

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4:00 PM (c)

4:00 p.m. (c)

Whoa

4:15 PM

4:15 p.m.

I love this, I love Italian food. I think Rocco's and the local restaurants are all saying they offer up their best foods for me, for free, as their leader now. We can, if I end up with someone, we can make spaghetti with meatballs all the time.