Reposted by QExhausted archaeologist-exhausteologist @hknorton.bsky.social · 2hTweaks will not fix #baaja. It fundamentally rewrites Section 106 of the NHPA. This entire bill has to be scrapped and this process started over. We have 26 days to tell our Senators to vote no. 031
Reposted by QJen Rice @jenrice.bsky.social · 2hI am seeing too many journalists cover the TX-9 congressional race without including the essential background info that Alex Mealer, the GOP candidate, filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn the 2022 election she lost by more than 18,000 votes 23210
Q @gameovermike.bsky.social · 1hI think a lot of teams are going to stand pat this off season while they wait to see what the new collective bargaining agreement looks like. 110
Reposted by QE.C.Reetz @ecreetz.bsky.social · 13/10/2026"While tweaks are possible, a rewrite or removal of the section in question is unlikely because it would upset the balance of a painstakingly negotiated bill." Notice that no one defending the bill or saying it's beneficial to Tribes actually represents Tribes. punchbowl.news/article/ener...punchbowl.newsMartin Heinrich faces backlash from tribes over permitting dealOpposition from Native American tribes is emerging as a threat to the Senate’s bipartisan permitting reform bill. 042
Q @gameovermike.bsky.social · 17hThe members of the school board who supported this should be ostracized by their community. 000
Q @gameovermike.bsky.social · 21hThat's more or less the take that brought me around on them. Almost every 80's glam band would have been better with Scott Weiland fronting them, dude was just a man out of time. 010
Q @gameovermike.bsky.social · 13/10/2026abc13.com/post/histori...abc13.comHistoric bricks created by formerly enslaved people return to Freedmen's TownAfter years of legal wrangling, people in Freedmen's Town are celebrating what they call a victory. 083
Q @gameovermike.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Imagine thinking Indigenous People's Day was the perfect time to announce your AI powered movie about the "complicated" Hernan Cortez. variety.com/2026/film/ne...variety.comAntonio Banderas to Star in AI-Powered Feature ‘Cortes’ From Utopai StudiosThe Oscar-nominated actor will star as Hernán Cortés in “Cortés,” a new feature by Utopai Studios and Ex Machina Studios. 020
Reposted by QNE Ohio Regional Sewer District @neorsd.org · 08/10/2026find a job that’s right for you. 24756194
Reposted by QCas Mudde @casmudde.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Again, the ONLY reason U.S. democracy might survive is the incompetence of the GOP - not the competence of the Democrats or the strength of the institutions.nbcnews.comGOP ad buyer mixes up Portlands, spends money meant to help Maine Sen. Susan Collins in OregonAn outside group mistakenly spent nearly $25,000 to boost Collins in Portland, Oregon, rather than Portland, Maine. The buyer admitted to the error and refunded the PAC. 19124
Reposted by QKristina Killgrove @killgrove.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Also for Indigenous Peoples Day, I talked to experts on demography about how many people were in the Americas in 1492 -- and why it's so difficult a question to answer. 🧪🏺livescience.com'It could have been a very different history': Researchers are finally starting to pin down how many Indigenous people were living in the Americas when Columbus arrivedArchaeologists and geographers have been trying to estimate the pre-1492 population of the Americas for decades. But it's difficult. 07025
Q @gameovermike.bsky.social · 12/10/2026I was thinking an erosional unconformity, but yours is better. 010
Q @gameovermike.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Kinda reminds me of a Sam Raimi film. Very solid leads. boxd.it/q1FAboxd.itCold Storage (2026)When a mutating, highly contagious fungus escapes a sealed facility, two employees – joined by a grizzled bioterror operative – must survive the wildest night shift ever to save humanity from extincti... 000
Q @gameovermike.bsky.social · 12/10/2026🏺 archaeology horror Less killer mummy than killer mummy wrappings? Bad CGI, bad archaeologists, bad script. But hey there's a fleeting appearance of a very young Gerard Butler. boxd.it/dCQboxd.itRussell Mulcahy’s Tale of the Mummy (1998)Centuries ago, under the sands of ancient Egypt, a Prince was buried and his tomb eternally cursed so that no man would ever again suffer from his evil ways. But hundreds of years later on a greedy se... 100
Q @gameovermike.bsky.social · 11/10/2026More supernatural than horror, but the Big Thicket swamp locals are gorgeous and moody. boxd.it/wDSuboxd.itCaddo Lake (2024)When an 8-year-old girl mysteriously vanishes on Caddo Lake, a series of past deaths and disappearances begin to link together, forever altering a broken family’s history. 120
Reposted by QLisa-Marie Shillito @archaeologylisa.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Do you use soil micromorphology and/or OSL? We know demand for both techniques is high, while UK capacity is limited, leading to long turnaround times. We are looking to expand these services at Durham and would value your input on what would be useful for you: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/LJcgUnyH5tforms.cloud.microsoftMicrosoft Forms 099
Reposted by QJames @gravitysra1nbow.bsky.social · 11/10/2026AHHHHHHH THE ONLY REASON HE EVEN STAYS TO DIE AT TROY IN THE ILIAD IS TO AVENGE PATROCLUS. IT'S A POEM ABOUT HIS RAGE. THE OPENING LINES ARE PRETTY CLEAR WHY CAN'T A SINGLE DEFENDER OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION READ A SINGLE THING FROM THE WESTERN CANON AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH 862860402
Q @gameovermike.bsky.social · 10/10/2026As a Midwestern transplant to Houston I almost hate this time of year more than high summer. 010
Q @gameovermike.bsky.social · 10/10/2026We made tunnels, dead ends & blind corners out of display cases with creepy ass mannequin horror creations waiting to greet you. The whole thing was a hit and we had over 100 people pass through. Definitely my greatest moment in retail. 040
Q @gameovermike.bsky.social · 10/10/2026And boy o boy did we have access to a stash of broken and busted mannequins!static.klipy.comJensen Ackles as Dean Winchester and MannequinAlt: Jensen Ackles as Dean Winchester and Mannequin 120
Q @gameovermike.bsky.social · 10/10/2026We bought some cobwebs, orange orange lights, and piped in some haunted house sound effects. But mostly we used random old store displays. A Red Bull cooler filled with body parts, a stack of textbooks made to look like a sacrificial altar to get grades. 120
Q @gameovermike.bsky.social · 10/10/2026One year my boss was going to be on vacation during Halloween. Before she left we asked if we could "decorate the store". She said, sure. Friends, we turned that storage tunnel into a flipping haunted house.static.klipy.comDisney's Haunted Mansion EntranceAlt: Disney's Haunted Mansion Entrance 130
Q @gameovermike.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Working in Retail Storytime! Halloween Edition I used to be a manager of a university bookstore. At one point the store was relocated onto the floor of a 1960s basketball arena (another story). There were long tunnels running under the stands we used for storage. 140
Q @gameovermike.bsky.social · 10/10/2026I think most of us in the industry were HIGHLY skeptical when they first announced the Private Equity partnership. However, I'm still shocked at how dramatically it went bad 020
Q @gameovermike.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Yeah if I was a CH permit holder the first thing I would do after filing for unemployment would be to reach out to permitting agencies to see if I could be released from any CH project permit obligations. 020
Q @gameovermike.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Also, in some jurisdictions (like TX) if you are the permit holder on a project that is not properly curated, you can be denied future permits. It's just an utter nightmare. 140
Q @gameovermike.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Knowing how labor intensive it is to properly manage & curate collections at a functioning company, I have no idea how a skeleton staff at a shuttered company is going to do it across multiple offices and jurisdictions. 293
Reposted by QE.C.Reetz @ecreetz.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Do lawmakers realize how bad BAAJA is for Tribal sovereignty & historic preservation? Don't ask the bill's authors, they didn't consult. Hear it directly from Tribal Nations & CRM professionals! @altnps.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social 034
Reposted by Qjamelle @jamellebouie.net · 09/10/2026huh, interesting that vance thinks this is the worst terrorist attack and not oklahoma city 1775951853
Reposted by QKhashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Of course the Trump Savings Accounts for kids turns out to be scam. In effect, "our president is helping rich donors offload overvalued stocks onto children, who are forced to hold the stocks for five years whether they want to or not." www.rawstory.com/trump-accoun...rawstory.comTrump rigs kids’ piggy banks so billionaires can dump falling stock on them: analystA quiet change to President Donald Trump's namesake savings program for children amounts to a gift for billionaires, according to an economic analyst.In an article for The Bulwark on Thursday, economi... 861960953
Q @gameovermike.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Pitcher number 15 is coming into the game and I'm going to bed.static.klipy.comBullpen BaseballAlt: Bullpen Baseball 000
Q @gameovermike.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Twelve pitchers. But hey, the 6th inning is finally over.static.klipy.comAnimated Number 12 DisplayAlt: Animated Number 12 Display 100
Q @gameovermike.bsky.social · 09/10/2026What's the record for most combined number of pitchers to appear in a playoff game. Because the Sox/Guardians are at 10 in the 6th inning.static.klipy.comWhats Inside a Real Rain Shower? That's a Lot!Alt: Whats Inside a Real Rain Shower? That's a Lot! 100
Q @gameovermike.bsky.social · 08/10/2026“The company believed in good faith that announcing a potential closing earlier would have prevented it from obtaining such support. Unfortunately, the company’s efforts to secure financing ultimately fell short, necessitating this immediate closure announcement,” the letter reads." 110
Q @gameovermike.bsky.social · 08/10/2026"according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification filed with the state’s Department of Economic Security." "The layoffs are effective immediately and the letter was sent with less than 60 days advanced notice, under a “faltering company” exception, the letter says." 110
Q @gameovermike.bsky.social · 08/10/2026This is the first story I've seen that tries to "look under the hood" of Chronicle Heritage. Interesting look at how CH corporate skirted safeguards designed to protect employees from being sandbagged by a sudden closing. excerpts below if you're paywalled 🏺 www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news...bizjournals.comGlobal land survey firm shutters, lays off all Phoenix workers - Phoenix Business JournalThe 600-person global firm failed to secure new financing or a management buyout, leading to the decision to close down completely. 162
Q @gameovermike.bsky.social · 08/10/2026It's so dumb. They bothered to get quotes from a former employee and Chris Dore, but not do even the most basic fact checking or proof reading. 100
Q @gameovermike.bsky.social · 08/10/2026The Science article correctly states that the CRM industry (not Chronicle) performs up to 90% of archaeology in the US. 150
Q @gameovermike.bsky.social · 08/10/2026The shitty news aggregators are pumping out inaccurate rehashes of the (accurate) Science story on Chronicle Heritage. "some observers have estimated that Chronicle Heritage conducted up to 90 percent of the archaeological research performed in the U.S. last year." 🏺 www.inc.com/lucia-auerba...inc.comThe Nation's Largest Archaeology Firm Abruptly Shut Down. The 600-Plus Layoffs Aren't the Biggest ConcernChronicle Heritage closed more than 20 offices without a public announcement, leaving employees shocked and major archaeological projects facing an uncertain future. 141
Reposted by QCraig Calcaterra @craigcalcaterra.bsky.social · 08/10/2026I like that he's admitting what has been obvious for decades: to Republicans, "socialism" or "communism" basically means "whatever I hate." It's been an extraordinarily successful bit of propaganda too. bsky.app/profile/atru... 613533
Reposted by QThe Eyewall @theeyewallwx.bsky.social · 08/10/2026We've got the latest on the track and intensity forecast of Hurricane Isaias, as well as its impacts, which could range broadly across a few southeastern US states.theeyewall.substack.comHurricane Isaias is strengthening, and should have broad impacts across the southeastern United StatesLandfall is expected late on Friday evening. 0237
Q @gameovermike.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Vance would almost certainly arrest/deport his own family if he thought that was what was required for him to hold absolute power. 000
Q @gameovermike.bsky.social · 08/10/2026We're trying to get Tuttle back there now from a project so he has time to batten down the hatches. 110
Reposted by QCraig Calcaterra @craigcalcaterra.bsky.social · 08/10/2026I find it interesting that both of the baseball players Donald Trump has advocated for and/or honored this year – Roger Clemens and Pete Rose – were involved in the exploitation of girls who were no older than 15 at the time. What a weird coincidence. 9608132
Q @gameovermike.bsky.social · 08/10/2026This is the time of year when Houston weather just starts to break me. It's just summer-lite into infinity. 130
Reposted by QThe Eyewall @theeyewallwx.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Tropical Storm Isaias is strengthening steadily and it appears on a course for the Gulf Coast between Biloxi and the Big Bend of Florida, with special focus between Mobile & Destin. We break down the expected evolution and impacts as expected this evening. Below or at theeyewall.com.theeyewall.substack.comTropical Storm Isaias appears destined for somewhere near the Florida PanhandleFolks, especially between Mobile and Destin and perhaps just east should be preparing for a landfalling hurricane Friday night. 24014