No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again:
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology
She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.
Ian McKellen performs “The Strangers’ Case” speech from “Sir Thomas More” on Colbert.
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But it’s not who we should be.
I’ve been looking forward to the World Cup coming to my town, and have been trying to get tickets (unsuccessfully so far!), but…yeah…this is an idea whose time has come. I just don’t see how the event can work in the current climate. Something has to change.
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A tofu with garlic sauce dish at a long defunct Iowa City Chinese place. Never found anything close to it.
Here’s a topic outside the news.
What’s the most unlikely place you’ve ever had the best particular food or drink you’ve ever had?
Like, not the best steak at the world’s top steakhouse. Something weirder.
Best burger I’ve ever had? Fresno airport.
Best cup of coffee? Crater Lake Lodge.
become ungovernable
Stephen Colbert on the ICE murder of Renee Nicole Good: “The message from this administration is clear. Only they determine the truth. And when their forces come to your city: obey or die. And if you die, you clearly didn’t obey. This should be an alarm bell for the entire country.”
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In addition I’m ready to vote for anyone who will:
* Ensure that law enforcement stops killing people, and
* improves gun safety so there are fewer guns on the street.
The “prosecute the former regime at every level” candidate has my vote in 2028.
Bluesky’s reverse chronological timeline really is a trip sometimes, huh?
Merry Christmas, everyone!
Cardiff couple invited man in for Christmas, he stayed for 45 years
An arrangement Rob and Dianne Parsons thought would last a few days ended up changing their lives.
GM.
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I love that the Sounders are cornering the market for nautical-named soccer players.
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Compound butter has a super high tastiness:effort ratio.
Lingonberries > cranberries
Absolutely hilarious L by LAFC, but a heck of a game anyway.
Aw, I only want good things for Pedro.
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I remain convinced the Mariners would have won it all had they advanced
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Look, I know that things aren’t exactly great in the world. *waves hands broadly*
But, the kids are alright, and they’re giving me some hope.
Last night was “Senior Night” for my older kid’s HS cross country team. It was simply the jrs on the team giving brief speeches about each of the seniors.
Sounders lost in PKs.
I lost in fantasy football by less than a point after going into the day with a 66% chance of winning.
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With the Mariners done at least I don’t have to watch anymore of those obnoxious ads.
Ban sports betting and drug ads, imo.
I have a bad feeling about this
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