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Carolski @carolski.bsky.social · 2d

Oh, my.
#chemistry

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Texas Man Sentenced to 24 Months in Prison for Illegally Dumping Laboratory Grade Cyanide and Other Chemicals in Bernalillo County

Daniel Winard was sentenced to 24 months in prison for knowing endangerment in the storage and disposal of hazardous waste without a permit.

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Carolski @carolski.bsky.social · 3d

“Do I have enough markers for today? Aw, heck, I’ll throw a few more in”

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Carolski @carolski.bsky.social · 5d

I’ve done both of those things, but not often and not very recently. I’m not sure what to report, it’s not comfortable. I generally avoid it.

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Carolski @carolski.bsky.social · 15d

Was out yesterday to get coffee with a friend by bike, we discovered some pretty good riding north of Empire. On the return we hit the trail heading south beside Pilot Butte Canal…which would make a great MUP! 🤞that this is on the radar of those designing routes.

Carolski @carolski.bsky.social · 15d

Oh my, get well! 100% well!

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Rep. Janelle Bynum @bynum.house.gov · 16d

Stay out of my city. You want to do something? Run us our money.

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Carolski @carolski.bsky.social · 16d

I appreciate Wilson’s phrase, “unwanted, unneeded and un-American” too. Hold firm, leaders! organize!

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OPB @opb.org · 20d

As leaders of her own party seek concessions from Republicans with a government shutdown looming, U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum reiterated a sentiment in an interview with OPB. Congress is again nearing a vote on a short-term federal spending package that — if it fails — could shut down the government.

If federal government shuts down, Republicans will ‘own it,’ Oregon Democrat Janelle Bynum says

With the new budget year beginning in October, Democrats are seeking concessions from Republicans for their votes to keep the government running.

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World Bollard Association™️ @worldbollardassoc.bsky.social · 24d

Patience is a virtue.
#WorldBollardAssociation

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Cheryl Rofer @cherylrofer.bsky.social · 24d

Y'all, I'm watching some meltdowns here tonight, I'm feeling sorta boiled-out myself, so I wrote a thing.

It's a bad time. If we stick together, we can get through it.

Lawyers, Guns and Money @lawgunsmoney.bsky.social · 24d

I Never Do This

I Never Do This - Lawyers, Guns & Money

Tonight I see people I love and respect melting down on Bluesky. Along with that, I’ve blocked a bunch of people who deposit their asshole words on threads that I’d hope could bring some thought and perhaps even joy to their readers. It’s been a horrible, horrible week. I imagined something like this a year […]

www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com

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Carolski @carolski.bsky.social · Sep 5

Are you following Lockwood DeWitt? Oregon geology, frequently pics From the field. I’ve learned lots from him over the years, here and in the good old days on twitter.

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Senator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · Aug 29

Oregonians: I need your help. I'm collecting stories about how Trump and Republicans' efforts to raise the costs of prescription drugs will impact patients, specifically anyone taking the cancer drug Keytruda.

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Carolski @carolski.bsky.social · Aug 25

I’ll read more later, first must take a little time to run the vacuum.

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Cheryl Rofer @cherylrofer.bsky.social · Aug 19

chemsky

C&EN (Chemical & Engineering News) @cenmag.bsky.social · Aug 19

The American Chemical Society announced that the ACS Board of Directors has approved $2.5 million to be granted to graduate students who have been impacted by the termination or cancellation of their adviser’s research grant(s) cen.acs.org/acs-news/acs... #chemsky

ACS announces millions in funding for students affected by terminated grants

The grants will help students within 1 year of completion of their degree

cen.acs.org

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Carolski @carolski.bsky.social · Aug 17

I’m sure it was a tough political lift to ban it from roads but I wish it was 100% gone.

Carolski @carolski.bsky.social · Aug 17

And yet we sell leaded gas for off road use, right there at the gas station. Boggles my mind.

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Carolski @carolski.bsky.social · Aug 15

Someone from Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board, who helped Oregon make real progress in our recent legislative session.

oregoncub.org/who-we-are/s...

CUB Staff | Staff | Staff & Board | Who We Are | Oregon CUB

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Carolski @carolski.bsky.social · Aug 4

Minari

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Carolski @carolski.bsky.social · Aug 3

You have me wondering if western juniper would also be suitable for pencils! Its range has expanded and people in my neck of the woods often complain and call them a “trash tree” (which I think is harsh…) when they’re in the wrong place.

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Liz Neeley @lizneeley.bsky.social · Aug 2

Each Friday I summarize what happened in science 🧪& higher ed. This was Week 28:

- $300M frozen at UCLA + updates on university “deals”
- jobs report, Bureau of Labor Statistics firing & data quality fears
- Corporation for Public Broadcasting shutting down

+ more at buttondown.com/liminalcreat...

Week 28

July 28 - Aug 1, 2025 - failing down the garden path

buttondown.com

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National Weather Service @nws.noaa.gov · Jul 28

On average, 86% of all named tropical systems in the Atlantic occur after August 2, and the first hurricane doesn't form until August 11.
We have a long season to go. Prepare now – Learn how at weather.gov/safety/hurricane

Chart showing average Atlantic hurricane and tropical storm activity from May to December based on data from 1944 to 2020. Activity increases sharply in August, peaking in mid-September. A marker indicates the current date as July 28, just before activity begins to rise.

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Carolski @carolski.bsky.social · Jul 29

“Co-founder of Humankind” is an impressive title! lol

Carolski @carolski.bsky.social · Jul 18

Many of these stations are Native stations, in rural areas with limited resources, such as KWSO. Please find a way to support them, even if their signal doesn’t reach you.

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Listener Support - KWSO 91.9

The KWSO sustaining membership program allows listeners to pledge a specific dollar amount each month. Sustaining members are ongoing, monthly contributors to Warm Springs Community Radio. You choo...

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Carolski @carolski.bsky.social · Jul 18

I’m guessing they are Native American stations. As I look at the map of MT, OR, WA I see locations highlighted that are where native communities are.

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