Donna Dierker
@donnadierker.bsky.social
Brain mapping comedy junkie St. Louis, MO https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=wqQsWGUAAAAJ&hl=en
Neuroscientists just upended a core assumption about how psychedelics alter brain function www.psypost.org/neuroscienti...
Neuroscientists just upended a core assumption about how psychedelics alter brain function
New brain scans show that drugs like LSD, psilocybin, and MDMA reliably reduce the upward flow of information into a core brain network. This surprising shift offers a biological explanation for their...
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I'm very happy about Bell retaining his seat as US House rep. I'm looking forward to seeing what he can do as Trump's downward spiral continues. Bell defeats Bush in contentious 1st Congressional District Democratic primary rematch www.stlpr.org/government-p...
Bell defeats Bush in contentious 1st Congressional District Democratic primary rematch
Congressman Wesley Bell is likely to keep the seat representing St. Louis and much of St. Louis County because of the district's overwhelmingly Democratic base.
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Fuck yeah, too: Missouri voters smack down politicians' attempt to weaken their voice. Missouri voters reject Amendment 4, say no to making it harder to amend the state constitution www.stlpr.org/government-p...
Missouri voters reject Amendment 4, say no to making it harder to amend the state constitution
Because voters rejected Amendment 4, proposed state constitutional amendments brought by the public will still require a simple majority to pass once on the ballot.
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Fuck yeah: Missouri voters smack down attempt to shift tax burden from rich to poor. “I knew that it was going to fail. I am genuinely surprised by how much it failed by, but I'm heartened because that tells me that Missouri voters are paying attention ....” www.stlpr.org/government-p...
Missouri voters reject Amendment 5, declining to eliminate state income tax for more sales tax
With Amendment 5’s failure, state lawmakers are now unable to expand sales and use taxes in order to eliminate the state income tax.
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"... everyone is a professional, and we all know it’s just a movie. And what’s really great about Destin as a person and a leader is that he makes everyone feel comfortable and welcomed. He wants everyone to be a part of the family and the community." www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Star Jacob Batalon Talks the Ending, Spidey Tracker and the Scene That Shut Down Filming
Batalon discusses the handshake heard around the world and what it means for the future of the Tom Holland-led 'Spider-Man' films: "It seems a little open-ended."
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This was a heartfelt dramatization of the Pan Am 103 bombing and its aftermath. It took a lot of work by many people to untangle what happened. The role of everyday citizens in making the best of an awful situation was highlighted. The Bombing of Pan Am 103 www.imdb.com/title/tt1359...
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Cretton: I don’t want to be oblivious to the reality of pain, to the reality that life can really hurt and be very unfair. But I also don’t want to be so jaded that I miss the fact that life also has so much potential, and that you can have genuine, educated hope. deadline.com/2026/08/spid...
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Director Destin Daniel Cretton Talks Sadie Sink, That Ending & What Might Be Next
Destin Daniel Cretton breaks down Spider-Man: Brand New Day
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Coming on November 6! ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ To World Premiere At New York Film Festival deadline.com/2026/08/godz...
'Godzilla Minus Zero' To World Premiere At New York Film Festival
Godzilla Minus Zero, director Takashi Yamazaki's hotly anticipated sequel, will make its world premiere next month at the New York Film Festival.
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"Deathsport is a 1978 science fiction action sports B-film produced by Roger Corman. The film stars David Carradine and Playboy Playmate Claudia Jennings." --Wikipedia Keeping us in suspense with that Mystery Title...
Frank Conniff@frankconniff.bsky.social · yesterdayDoesn’t anybody out there have any good news to report? I mean, just one piece of… oh wait. variety.com/2026/tv/news...
It's not clear to me what it will take for Russia to comprehend that it will not get what it wants.
The New York Times@nytimes.com · 12h agoRussia launched a blistering ballistic missile attack on Kyiv and its suburbs before dawn on Wednesday, killing at least 17 people and wounding dozens more, Ukrainian officials said, as Moscow takes advantage of Kyiv’s depleted air defenses.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ beats ‘Avengers: Endgame’ box office record apnews.com/article/spid...
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ beats ‘Avengers: Endgame’ box office record
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” broke the “Avengers: Endgame” record for the biggest North American opening weekend with $360 million in ticket sales from theaters in the U.S. and Canada, Sony Pictures said.
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Pewdiepie enjoying his family. Earthquake by Mount Fuji youtu.be/cNYSOHWbkJU?...
Earthquake by Mount Fuji
YouTube video by PewDiePie
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How Tom Holland won Zendaya's heart Tom Holland Says He’s Recognized More for His ‘Umbrella’ Dance on Lip Sync Battle Than Spiderman thoughtcatalog.com/xstockton/20...
Tom Holland Says He’s Recognized More for His ‘Umbrella’ Dance on Lip Sync Battle Than Spiderman
Back in 2017, Tom Holland and Zendaya went on Lip Sync Battle to promote their movie, Spider-Man: Homecoming. At this point, people who weren’t familiar with Tom and just thought of him as th…
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Tool to predict brain swelling earns FDA Breakthrough Device designation source.washu.edu/2026/07/tool...
Tool to predict brain swelling earns FDA Breakthrough Device designation
An AI-enabled software tool developed by WashU Medicine researchers is the first device to predict malignant cerebral edema, a dangerous complication of acute stroke.
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Apparently I was not alone in loving Spider-Man: Brand New Day. MVP's for the blockbuster weekend: Tom Holland and Zendaya! www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/...
‘Spider-Man’ and ‘The Odyssey’ power biggest box office weekend in history
The two blockbusters together pulled in more than $400 million at the domestic box office this weekend.
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I heard this for the first time on KCLC the other day. Apparently it was released on a compilation album that I didn't buy, because I have most of their albums. Great song, but I hope it's not prophetic for you -- or me! R.E.M. - Bad Day (Video) youtu.be/Hyk-Vdd_Qrk?...
R.E.M. - Bad Day (Video)
YouTube video by remhq
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It's so cool to see Bobby Jaycox evolving as an artist. I really enjoyed his piece on beliefs last night. Here is my favorite video of Jaycox, interviewing the awesome Jeremy Essig, who left comedy behind for music. Bobby Jaycox interviewing Jeremy Essig | Discombobulated youtu.be/P3WaR9WPbBg?...
#4 Jeremy Essig | Discombobulated
YouTube video by Bobby Jaycox
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Tiel Pearce identifies as autistic and shared many hilarious stories from everyday life. I absolutely loved his set, and will be on the lookout for him in the future. www.instagram.com/tiel520/
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1,543 Followers - 468 Posts - "Hey. I’m going to be in Chicago next weekend for the @windycitycomedyfest! It’s going to be a great time! Always love…"
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Rafe Williams performed last night, and I think that was my first time seeing him, though it seems unlikely. He's performing at Flyover Comedy Festival later this year, and has lots of online stuff. Apparently he's on the Rizutto Show on KPNT 105.7. Fun set! www.rafewilliams.com
Rafe Williams Comedy
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Saw Bobby Jaycox at Funny Bone St. Charles. I've been to the STL location many times, but this was my first time in the St. Charles location. First time seeing MC Danny Mullen perform. Recognized Tim Meadows (not the SNL one) from open mic. Great time. stlouisfunnybone.com/stcharles/Sh...
Bobby Jaycox
Bobby Jaycox, is a nationally touring comedian as seen on The Nikki Glaser Podcast and Nate Bargatze Presents. He has a special called “Fast Food Fireworks” with Helium Studios. You’ve heard him on iH...
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"The Hand" (red ninjas) are super cool. SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY – New Trailer youtu.be/62bIsvRcPv0?...
SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY – New Trailer (4K)
YouTube video by Sony Pictures Entertainment
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Missouri voters: Vote NO on MO amendment 5. It shifts tax burden from richer people to poorer people. It also gives politicians more ways to reward their cronies. Missouri could eliminate state income tax if Amendment 5 passes www.columbiamissourian.com/news/electio...
Missouri could eliminate state income tax if Amendment 5 passes
Amendment 5 would allow lawmakers to remove the state's individual income tax and raise sales taxes on any good or service.
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Spider-Man Brand New Day is awesome. It understands that it's all about the characters. Incredible performances by both Holland and Sink. Worth a second viewing! Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/m...
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Review: Can We Do Whatever a Spider Can? (Gift Article)
The Spider-Man series is about growing up. Now its superhero has become an adult.
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“You’re basically committed indefinitely to the Department of Mental Health.” These lawsuits cost Missouri more than solving the problem would. Warehousing people indefinitely also costs Missouri more than solving the problem would. It is also morally wrong. www.stltoday.com/news/local/c...
Messenger: Her crime had a 7-year sentence in Missouri. She's not free 27 years later.
70-year-old woman has been in custody of the Department of Mental Health for 27 years for nonviolent crime.
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New MST3K episode in theaters in just over a month! www.fathomentertainment.com/releases/mst...
MST3K: The RiffTrax Experiments – Sting of Death | In Theatres September 9 & 13
Join Mike and The Bots for MST3K: The RiffTrax Experiments as they riff Sting of Death. In theatres nationwide September 9 & 13.
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n=12, but: '[Patients] found that a person’s belief in how well the therapy would work did not predict their actual symptom reduction. This suggests that the positive changes were likely driven by the treatment itself rather than by placebo expectations.' www.psypost.org/psilocybin-a...
Psilocybin-assisted therapy shows promise for veterans with severe, treatment-resistant PTSD
A pilot clinical trial suggests that psilocybin combined with psychotherapy is safe and well-tolerated by veterans with severe, treatment-resistant PTSD. The study found that most participants no long...
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Zazlav nixed the deal, eh? I know the talent has no shortage of offers for alternative projects. Gosling is doing Ghost Rider now. I trust talent to make the best choices for how to spend their valuable time. Explore this gift article from The New York Times. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/31/b...
Will ‘Barbie’ Get a Sequel? Warner Bros. Is Scrambling to Reach a Deal. (Gift Article)
Three years after the $1.5 billion hit, Warner Bros. is trying to reach a deal before December, when the rights for a sequel revert to Mattel.
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