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Christina D @akasha111182.bsky.social · 1d

That spot is a nightmare to drive, I can’t imagine having to brave it on a bike.

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Nora Reed (they/them ze/hir) @nora.zone · 1d

youfeellikeshit.com my therapist told me about this. it's a little walk through on how to feel better when you feel like shit. im working through it now. it is, delightfully, in twine

Need a nap?

youfeellikeshit.com

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That oOooOootter Sarah @simsarah.bsky.social · 2d

In case the actual serious reasons to be disgusted with the NYT aren't enough for you, Wirecutter posted this article and did not reference Sam Vimes ONCE:

Screenshot from NYT Wirecutter headlined "These Boots Have Lasted Me 12 Years. Unfortunately, They're $600" with a graphic of a pair of (presumably quite nice) boots.

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Danya Glabau @allergyphd.bsky.social · 2d

The number of times I've heard that what education is has to change because AI! When people say this to me now, I just say, "no." Usually they stop talking for ten seconds because no one is ever telling them no, and that's the whole problem

Ted McCormick @tedmccormick.bsky.social · 3d

The basic structure of so much commentary, some in the guise of academic study, reduces to:

(1) generative AI products are detrimental to the goals of education

(2) therefore, the goals of education must change.

Without the tacit axiom that AI has authority behind it, that just doesn’t follow.

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 2d

I'm doing another print run of these "Biology is Bigger than Binaries" shirts!

Back, quite literally, by popular demand. Bullying works, sure, but so does a bunch of nice cutie patooties politely asking!

Order 'em now, I'll mail 'em in early November.

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a woman with short bown hair, glasses, and tassel earrings, wears a purple KN95 and looks cool as hell in her biology is bigger than binaries shirt, in orange

a woman with green glasses takes a selfie lookin' cool as hell in her pink biology is bigger than binaries shirt. She's also got ice cream, that lucky dog.

a woman with long brown hair and glasses hangs out in the back yard with her pink biology is bigger than binaries shirt

A man with a hat and sunglasses stands in hero-pose with his biology is bigger than binaires shirt (orange)

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Christina D @akasha111182.bsky.social · 2d

Lemme tell you about “squirrel” and “turtle.”

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Katie Slivensky @kslivensky.bsky.social · 2d

It's silly that refusing to use AI is seen as such a stubborn, rebellious stance, but here we are. Fight fascists, save our planet, remind others to think for themselves, save your own brain... it's all there, in one simple act we can all do.

Just don't use AI. ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission @cpsc.gov · 2d

#WARNING: CPSC warns consumers to immediately stop using four models of OasisSpace adult portable bed rails; One death reported. Full notice: www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...

Four models of OasisSpace adult portable bedrails. Full list of model numbers on CPSC.gov.

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission @cpsc.gov · 3d

#RECALL: Bellabu Bear recalls children’s robes; The recalled children’s robes violate the mandatory flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children. Get refund. Full notice: www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026...

Recalled Bellabu Bear Children's Robes. 15+ print styles affected. Visit CPSC.gov for full list.

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Chino Tenshi @chinotenshi.bsky.social · 3d

Still going strong but I could still use the help! If you can at least share to get this around to more people, that's help enough!

Chino Tenshi @chinotenshi.bsky.social · 4d

I’ve hit $600 to pay off my credit card debt from Odin’s cancer and end-of-life care. Thank you so much to everyone who has donated and shared the link! My goal is $1000 by the end of the month and $2000 by the end of November.

gofund.me/3752d5bd0

Donate to Help pay Odin’s final medical bills., organized by Sarah Peterson

My name is Sarah and I’m raising funds to cover the end-of-life expenses for my ca… Sarah Peterson needs your support for Help pay Odin’s final medical bills.

gofund.me

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The Latest Kate @thelatestkate.bsky.social · 3d

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A drawing of a black cat resting under a blanket. The caption reads, "please be patient with yourself; it all feels overwhelming because it IS overwhelming"

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Christina D @akasha111182.bsky.social · 4d

You may be thinking of CPC mouthwash too (Crest brand, I think).

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Christina D @akasha111182.bsky.social · 5d

Of course it has, because why let us have nice things.

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Christina D @akasha111182.bsky.social · 5d

We have access to Qualtrics, but a SurveyMonkey account has done well for me in the past.

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BAKER @fuckyoubaker.bsky.social · 5d

MONDAY.
SPITE AS FUEL.

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Chino Tenshi @chinotenshi.bsky.social · 5d

Huge shoutout to everyone who has donated already or shared the link, but we’ve reached $500 in our attempt to cover Odin’s last year of vet fees, medication, diagnostic tests, and final day expenses.

gofund.me/3752d5bd0

Donate to Help pay Odin’s final medical bills., organized by Sarah Peterson

My name is Sarah and I’m raising funds to cover the end-of-life expenses for my ca… Sarah Peterson needs your support for Help pay Odin’s final medical bills.

gofund.me

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Christina D @akasha111182.bsky.social · 5d

Love how literally everything right now is eugenics. I did not sign up for this timeline.

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Shepherd @neolithicsheep.bsky.social · 5d

See this is why nobody writes a song called "Fuck the Fire Department".

CAL FIRE @calfire.bsky.social · 5d

When a goat found itself in a baaaaad situation Friday night — stuck tight between two large rocks-- firefighters from CAL FIRE San Diego sprang into action.
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#GoatRescue #CALFIRE

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Bethany Brookshire @beebrookshire.bsky.social · 6d

Some good advice in here but one critical piece I always give is this:

Get a hobby. Preferably a mildly social one. One that has NOTHING TO DO WITH SCIENCE. NOTHING.

You need friends. Not colleagues. FRIENDS. Friends who will love you no matter your research prospects...

Nature @nature.com · 6d

What's one piece of advice you'd give to someone considering a PhD?

We asked 3785 doctoral candidates across 107 countries for their hard-won wisdom
go.nature.com/4nDjJ7t

27 things we wish we’d known when we started our PhDs

Nature’s survey of PhD candidates reveals hard-won wisdom on choosing supervisors, managing mental health and surviving academic culture.

go.nature.com

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Sophia Chen @sophurky.bsky.social · Mar 5

Generative AI has a reputation for being an energy hog.

For my latest feature in Nature, I dig into the actual numbers.

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www.nature.com/articles/d41...

How much energy will AI really consume? The good, the bad and the unknown

Researchers want firms to be more transparent about the electricity demands of artificial intelligence.

www.nature.com

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Christina D @akasha111182.bsky.social · 6d

Ben, no 🤯

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Christina D @akasha111182.bsky.social · 6d

Definitely the most pressing issue facing Ohio right now 🙄

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Chino Tenshi @chinotenshi.bsky.social · 7d

So it’s come to the point that a year after his passing, I still have $2000 on my credit card from Odin’s last year of life. I need help with this, please.

gofund.me/fe40d7adc

Donate to Help pay Odin’s final medical bills., organized by Sarah Peterson

My name is Sarah and I’m raising funds to cover the end-of-life expenses for my ca… Sarah Peterson needs your support for Help pay Odin’s final medical bills.

gofund.me

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Christina D @akasha111182.bsky.social · 7d

This is SUCH good stuff

Christina D @akasha111182.bsky.social · 7d

Great, now I have to cover all the mirrors in the house. @tkingfisher.com

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