That's interesting.

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Aaron Fritschner@fritschner.bsky.social · 8h ago

Video of an ICE agent pulling a gun on a wife and mother, who is a US citizen born and raised in the area, near Bailey's Crossroads in Northern Virginia yesterday. Chillingly, they claimed she “almost ran them over” until she told them she had video proving that was a lie.

Negative aura

I have never felt less prepared for the academic year than I feel today. New LMS, new textbooks, new(ish) class, and useless textbook reps. What a mess.

Yikes “Starting November 16, 2026, no new projects or child components of existing projects can be created on OSF. After February 19, 2027, all public and private OSF projects will become read-only.” www.cos.io/osf-changes

OSF Changes | Center for Open Science

We are preparing substantial changes to OSF that will reduce its functionality, focus OSF on its unique strengths, and move toward an integrated model with complementary services. As part of that shif...

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White House Correspondent Shields

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 23h ago

So Trump and the White House lied about which plane Trump was on flying out of Turkey, setting up journalists who thought they were on the same plane as the president to possibly be the target of an Iranian attack while he secretly departed on a different one. Words fail.

There should be a law against playing car horn sounds on the radio.

John Fetterman has disordered thought. If you listen to this interview, that conclusion is inescapable. pca.st/episode/6ed2...

Sen. John Fetterman on the Democratic Divide - Pocket Casts

As the Democratic Party wrestles with its identity and direction, Jon is joined by U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) to discuss his unconventional place within it. Together, they explore his…

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We spend plenty of time criticizing religion. We’ll happily criticize Islam, too. But the only thing we like less than religion is bigotry, and declaring every Muslim American who holds public office a threat to the republic is textbook bigotry.

It sounds to me like "Now You See Me Live" fell prey to much of what the public dislikes about magic. (Graphic from Jay, 2015) www.broadwayworld.com/westend/arti...

New this morning: @erikgunn.bsky.social takes a look at the 3 active Democrats vying to take on Steil in Wisconsin’s 1st CD in Tuesday’s primary wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/08/08/t...

Three Democrats vie to take on Steil in Wisconsin’s 1st CD in Tuesday’s primary • Wisconsin Examiner

Republicans have held the 1st CD for more than 30 years, but the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting the district.

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Typhoid Mary only gave 57 people diarrhea and she was imprisoned until she died

chefmichael@cheftsonton.bsky.social · 5d ago

I would not eat a goddamn thing from this fuckclown's kitchen if I was starving...

If the arch gets built, demolishing it should be a featured part of the 2029 inauguration festivities. I want to see a special re white and blue wrecking ball.

NPR@npr.org · 5d ago

President Trump's proposed arch in Memorial Circle would intrude on dozens of nearby sites, says the National Park Service. But there's been minimal discussion of alternate locations. n.pr/3UhcwzP

My family has just visited Branson, where there are at least two such stores. I never saw cars in the parking lot when we drove by.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 5d ago

East Tennessee folks have been sending us pics of this sign… Sign of the times?

Now, you might think this is a depiction of Alfred E. Neuman. But you'd be wrong. Any guesses on who this is supposed to be? (Seen at the American Giants Museum.) www.americangiantsmuseum.com

holy shit -- Schiff ties Trump's judicial nominees in knots by asking them who won the 2016 before *before* asking them who won in 2020, which results in them sounding like election deniers about Trump's victories!

Very cool!

Psyche Loui@psycheloui.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Why does live music hit different? Our new paper has a neural answer: EEG in a concert hall showed stronger brain-rhythm phase locking during live vs. recorded Bach violin — and that predicts higher pleasure & engagement. 1/2

RFK Jr and wife had a soiree at their Hollywood mansion during COVID and required proof of COVID vaccination with RSVP. Watch what they do, not what they say. –Rachel Maddow

Hey anonymous internet people, I'd like to start taking an experimental hormone with vaguely defined benefits. I know I could self-experiment by ordering from a random website, but I'd rather pay an unethical grifter to spin lies to me first before I inject myself with a mystery substance. Any tips?

A frozen kielbasa going through a garbage disposal.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · last wk.

RFK Jr yelling at Dana Bash sounds like a rabid dog barking

McGill social psych is now officially hiring at the assistant prof level, hooray Happy to chat with anyone about the position mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/McGill_Caree...

Waukesha County Supervisor Robert Kolb called for the "public execution" of Dr. Anthony Fauci on Facebook, then removed the post. More: https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/in-your-community/waukesha-county/waukesha-county-supervisor-calls-for-public-execution-of-dr-fauci-then-deletes-post

New in PN: The new "science golden age" looks suspiciously like a grift "It’s impossible not to wonder whether part of Trump’s loathing for universities is that there's no way for him to corrupt the process and make money off it in the same way he can by giving billions to Silicon Valley types."

The new "science golden age" looks suspiciously like a grift

Trump wants to run scientific research like his family business.

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Friendly reminder that I'll be speaking in St. Louis this coming Sunday for the @ethicalstl.org. Hope to see a packed house and make some new friends! www.ethicalsocietymr.org/this-week.html @rsslmo.bsky.social @stlouisatheists.bsky.social

This Week - Ethical Society Mid Rivers

The Ethical Society Mid Rivers meets most Sundays in Saint Peters, MO to educate adults and children on how to foster a world that is democratic, compassionate, just, and sustainable. Our meetings are meant to stimulate personal growth, inspire humanist i

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Friendly reminder that I'll be speaking in St. Louis this coming Sunday for the @ethicalstl.org. Hope to see a packed house and make some new friends! www.ethicalsocietymr.org/this-week.html @rsslmo.bsky.social @stlouisatheists.bsky.social

This Week - Ethical Society Mid Rivers

The Ethical Society Mid Rivers meets most Sundays in Saint Peters, MO to educate adults and children on how to foster a world that is democratic, compassionate, just, and sustainable. Our meetings are meant to stimulate personal growth, inspire humanist i

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Brian Curry is one of my favorites. His mentalism show is both immaculately constructed and 100% ethical. His entire philosophy of performance resonates with me deeply. Have a listen! pca.st/episode/feaf...

Brian Curry - Pocket Casts

In this episode, magician and mentalist Brian Curry shares his journey from a shy kid to a seasoned performer, discusses the ethics of mentalism, and offers practical advice for magicians looking to…

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Nice article by Rachael Funnell on our Haunt project, feat. interview with yours truly: In 2005, Scientists Built A "Haunted" Room By Manipulating Electromagnetic Fields. Things Certainly Got Weird – But Not How Youd Think. www.iflscience.com/in-2009-scie...

In 2005, Scientists Built A "Haunted" Room By Manipulating Electromagnetic Fields. Things Certainly Got Weird – But Not How You'd Think

“We certainly did not anticipate people reporting terror or sexual arousal.”

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I worked at Disney a while ago. Do you know why theme parks are so safe? Because OOSHA reps can walk the track on any ride at any time and any safety violation they see is a $10,000 fine. Each. Theme parks are not safe because the company cares. They're safe because it's cheaper to comply.

Jon of The North@krauza.bsky.social · 2w ago

Turns out that food companies were only checking their food because the government told them to, which is exactly why we need government regulations.

Have you received an unsolicited private message urging you to “seize the day”? Don’t worry, it’s just a Carpe DM