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Angie Rasmussen @angierasmussen.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

My replies are perpetually full of anti-vaxxers these days telling me about polio vaccines. Not shockingly, most of what they are saying is wrong. Luckily, I trained with Vincent Racaniello & he taught me a few things about poliovirus. So let’s discuss the king of the Picornaviridae👇🏻

Picture of a plaque assay (purple field with clear holes) showing gorgeous poliovirus plaques

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Deb @dsdault.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

We have a guest for the weekend! Kylie, an eight year old lab. She's a precious angel. She slept with me last night.

Black lab on a bed with her head on a pillow.

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Angie Rasmussen @angierasmussen.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

American scientists funded by the NIH, behold the future. Silence will not protect you from the incoming anti-science regime when they strip funding across the board. You’ll just be another scoundrel who didn’t speak up. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

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‘There will be nothing left’: researchers fear collapse of science in Argentina

One year into President Javier Milei’s presidency, scientists are exiting the country in the face of big budget cuts.

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Mia Farrow @miafarrow.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

I had polio when i was 9. I was taken from my parents & placed in a Hospital for contageous diseases- the polio ward. I would see them once a week - thru the glass window at the end of my ward. I could not walk. It was terrifying. Kids died. Iron lungs were awful. Dont let RFK Jr ban the vaccine

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mcc @dryad.technology · 13/12/2024

If you are cis ("not transgender") I need to explain this to you. Bluesky today posted this vague thread, announcing-without-spelling-out that they're allowing a writer, net troll and anti-trans activist named Jesse Singal to stay on the platform, despite every trans user saying it makes us unsafe.

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Deb @dsdault.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

12°F and snow here in Michigan, and he loves it.

Golden Retriever standing in snow with a sploosh of snow on top of his nose.

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

“14 Years Late, Battered and Broken, But We Are Finally Free” A powerful, personal, emotional, reflective essay for Zeteo from renowned Syrian writer and journalist Rami Jarrah, aka ‘Alexander Page’ Please do read/share/subscribe:

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14 Years Late, Battered and Broken, But We Are Finally Free

Renowned Syrian journalist Rami Jarrah’s emotional essay reflecting on the pain and loss of fighting Assad, and what's next for his country.

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 12/12/2024

Watching the people who were tortured by Assad…. And my anger for @TulsiGabbard defending him grows hotter. Every senator that votes yes on her is complicit

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Deb @dsdault.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Long hair, don't care. I was freezing but somebody wanted to stay out.

Golden Retriever happily laying on a deck outside in the cold.

Golden Retriever happily laying on a deck outside in the cold, not wanting to go inside the house even when bribed with the promise of a treat.

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Beks @antifaoperative.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Oklahoma baptist pastor, James McMillan, who was arrested for exposing himself to a child, has been arrested again for more child sex crimes.

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Jeff_Outdoors @jeff4.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

One of my fav pics I've taken. That bike cost $100 and I rode it 8,000 miles on the beach over 6 years. Pure joy!

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📚Kayla 📚 Sue 📚 @kaylasuewho.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

This is critical because we can’t cede actions just because they SAY they can do it. Know what they can do. Know how they can do it. Oppose what you can, and oppose what they say they can do that they can’t.

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Scottacular @scottcrates.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

I learned today that a lovely woman who works for me had a heart attack last night and is currently intubated in the ICU. She is surrounded by her children and many grandchildren. I don’t know if prayers or well wishes work, but if you have one to spare, send it to Kathy.

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Deb @dsdault.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Arrived at my daughter's and son-in-law's house this afternoon. They have a bonus Golden. They're dogsitting. Luke, foreground, belongs to a work colleague. Oliver, in the rear with the blanket, is their dog. Happy surprise!

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NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Bashar-Al-Assad has learned his lesson. by Susan Collins

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Deb @dsdault.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Kitten found a warm spot.

Gray short-haired cat on a floor grate because the furnace is blowing warm air

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Hansi Lo Wang (he/him) @hansilowang.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

NEW: In Detroit's lawsuit over how the Census Bureau produces annual population estimates, a federal judge is giving the city more time to gather from experts evidence that could show it has a right to sue www.documentcloud.org/documents/25...

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Brittlestar @brittlestar.com · 03/12/2024

The Subtle Art of Resistance: Lessons from Cats For Surviving Fascism - a lil book for saving democracy a.co/d/9m8qzCV

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dara faye @darafaye.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

those out of network prices tho

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Deb @dsdault.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

US politics, what we're facing, loads my brain to its limit. I don't have enough mental capability to be deeply involved in other countries' politics. Don't come at me for this 🙃 That said, this podcast is the source I tap into to stay abreast of world news. crooked.com/podcast/sout...

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South Korean President Declares Martial Law | Crooked Media

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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

As a veteran, I can tell you this: They have no f*cking idea of the backlash this would create. If they start taking away the promised benefits of people who are already depressed and pissed off 3/4 of the time... taskandpurpose.com/news/veteran...

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A push to cut veterans disability benefits is gaining traction, experts warn

Many Americans don’t understand how difficult it is for veterans to prove that their health conditions stem from their military service.

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🎃 jane-saw massacre 🎃 @janenx01.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Every year I look forward to sharing my Advent Calendar online. My mother made this by hand in 1976 or 1977. There no Velcro or glue - everything is sewn onto the panels in her tiny little stitches. Day One is a very content looking felt cow with a tiny French knot for her eye. #AdventCalendar

A banner-type Adcent calendar with the first day turned over to reveal a black and white cow.

A black and white cow made from pieces of felt sewn onto a gold felt background.

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Deb @dsdault.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Stevie found a cozy spot to nap this morning.

A fluffy gray cat curled up on a crocheted blanket.

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Lizzy Esq. @lizzyraven.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

And this, gentlefolk, is why we block Trumpists on sight.

Story about a bartender 86ing a patron wearing Nazi memorabilia despite sitting quietly and not doing anything, because letting one Nazi in eventually turns the bar into a Nazi bar.

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Bluesky @bsky.app · 03/12/2024

Scientists, academics, researchers: We’re excited to share that @altmetric.com is now tracking mentions of your research on Bluesky! 🧪

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Jeanne Busch @chicagojcb.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

It isn't Christmas if you don't get at least one new book.

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Tim @teejaykay.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Gee, I wonder how having an unsecured death weapon lying around might affect your health, truly a mystery

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Deb @dsdault.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Let your Senators know: JKF Jr leading HHS is a disaster waiting to happen. www.safecommunitiescoalition.org/rfk

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RFK — SAFE Communities Coalition

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hammancheez but spooky @hammancheez.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

“Why are our kids so stressed it must be videogames”

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Unicorn of Doom 🦄 @trishmenzies.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Is there a Perfect response to an unwanted DM. Yes…

How to reply to unwanted dms
Nudes?xX
He asked hopefully
Don't be shy xx
He said creepily
what is it you mean?×
He questioned stupidly
you send me nudes or not???x
He continued moronically
Fuck yiun a wierd stupid bitch!!!
He declared angrily

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Joe Thomas, MD, FHM @docwithbowtie.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Internal medicine folks! We need to step up our game this year! Find a food bank or anti-hunger organization of your choice (I love @careorg.bsky.social and local chapters of @feedingamerica.org) and donate and log it with #IMGenerous on #HCWvsHunger!

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Lisa the Leftist @lisatellstruth.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Please be very judicious about which Palestine go fund me accounts you promote There’s always unscrupulous people exploiting your kindness Best to contact a pro Palestine humanitarian aid organization apan.org.au

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Australia Palestine Advocacy Network

APAN is a national coalition harnessing the passion of Australians for Palestinian human rights, justice, and equality.

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@IM_Crit_ @imcrit.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

ICU Stories: Middle-aged patient w multiple co-morbidities (CAD/DM2/strokes/seizures/peripheral vasc dz/atrial fibrillation/chronic Foley - UTIs etc) was sent from nursing home to the ED for evaluation of fever/ hypotension. Urine was purulent. CT showed hydronephrosis & bladder wall thickening:

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Bluesky Safety @safety.bsky.app · 29/11/2024

1/ With more users joining Bluesky, we know how important it is to identify which accounts are real. Users deserve confidence that the accounts they interact with are authentic. Sharing some details about our impersonation policy 🧵

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Conspirador Norteño @conspirator0.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Although the option to use one's own domain name as a Bluesky handle limits the value of handle squatting/selling, some folks are trying anyway. Searching for repeated biographies containing contact info reveals groups of accounts created for this purpose.

collage of Bluesky accounts with repeated biographies

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Deb @dsdault.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Guys, I think I found Elmo's Bluesky account.

Screen shot of an account that is praising Elmo from X

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Jason The Gosh Darned @dartmanx.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Why does everyone assume the brain worm was: 1. Gone 2. By itself?

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