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Anthropology.net @anthropology.net · 14h

Ancient DNA from Neolithic chewing gum reveals how Europe’s first farmers lived, worked, and ate. Birch tar preserves the intimacy of their daily lives in astonishing molecular detail. #Archaeology #Neolithic #AncientDNA #Anthropology www.anthropology.net/p/the-resin-...

The Resin That Remembered: How Ancient Birch Tar Is Rewriting the Story of Neolithic Life

New biomolecular evidence from prehistoric chewing gum reveals the intimate daily habits, diets, and toolmaking ingenuity of Europe’s first farmers.

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Eric J. White @ericjwhite.bsky.social · 10h

What does what you said have anything to do with tax rates?

Eric J. White @ericjwhite.bsky.social · 11h

Stronger consumer protections are always welcome. However the CARS Act doesn’t touch on what makes owning a car so expensive here — how about lowering the sales tax and licencing fees?

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Governor Newsom Signs CARS Act, Transforming Auto Sales in California

California car buyers will soon enjoy stronger consumer protections thanks to a sweeping new law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom this week. The California Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Act, part ...

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Eric J. White @ericjwhite.bsky.social · 2d

www.gov.ca.gov/2025/10/13/g...

Governor Newsom proclaims Indigenous Peoples’ Day | Governor of California

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Eric J. White @ericjwhite.bsky.social · 2d

This👇

Angels In Velvet @angelsinvelvet.bsky.social · 2d

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Eric J. White @ericjwhite.bsky.social · 2d

Way too cool! This is definitely going on my Christmas list and I may need to get one for myself.

Gary R Simonds @garys79.bsky.social · 5d

THe ultimate halloween bookmark

#booksky
#writerscommunity
#writingcommunity

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Eric J. White @ericjwhite.bsky.social · 3d

Go UC!

www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/uc-wins...

UC wins 5 Nobel Prizes in 3 days — and sets a new world record

These discoveries span decades and disciplines, but they all have one important thing in common: They’ve all relied on competitive funding from the federal government.

www.universityofcalifornia.edu

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Eric J. White @ericjwhite.bsky.social · 4d

Cool video. I would so love to be that guy.

Crows are like the ultimate exotic pets. They don’t have cages, no vet bills, no need for pet sitters and they’re intelligent. My little flock follows us on dog walks.

a black bird is standing on top of a fence with the words `` yes '' written on it .

ALT: a black bird is standing on top of a fence with the words `` yes '' written on it .

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Eric J. White @ericjwhite.bsky.social · 4d

I get a crow trinket about every other week. I think they’re all from the same bird, but it’s hard to tell.

Supercool it lets you pet it. My little flock is fairly tame, but not that tame. I’m jealous.

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Eric J. White @ericjwhite.bsky.social · 4d

Crow Gift: I'm not sure what this little thing is, but my best guess is it's a decoration from a jacket or purse zipper.

What I am sure of is that my crow friend wanted me to see the delivery. The crow waited in the tree, flew down, and dropped it right in the food dish. What amazing creatures!

Crow gift (silver deer trinket) and a dime for scale.

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Eric J. White @ericjwhite.bsky.social · 5d

My pleasure!

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LaneyVotesBlue @laneyvotesblue.bsky.social · 5d

Truth.
Good morning everyone.
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Carmella de Keyser @carmellapoetry.bsky.social · 5d

Happening tonight!
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Victoria Spires @victoriaspires.bsky.social · 5d

📢 This is your final reminder... Happening tonight! 📢

Please join us to hear some exceptional poetry. Zoom link from me if you want to join 🙏🏼

#poetsofbluesky #poetrycommunity

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Eric J. White @ericjwhite.bsky.social · 5d

Good point and I agree. We saw a bit of this when the planet was shutdown during the pandemic.

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Eric J. White @ericjwhite.bsky.social · 5d

It’s thought a hidden relic population of tapirs managed to persist in remote Brazilian forest patches, possibly migrating undetected over decades. Good news.
indiandefencereview.com/nature-finds...

“Nature Finds a Way”: Thought Extinct Since 1914, This Rare Forest Mammal Has Made an Incredible Comeback

Vanished for over a century, a mysterious forest giant has reappeared deep in Brazil’s Atlantic rainforest.

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Eric J. White @ericjwhite.bsky.social · 6d

AGREE!!! They’re high ranking, but still government employees.

Eric J. White @ericjwhite.bsky.social · 6d

Lifetime medical benefits is quite a perk that should definitely be cut!

🕷🕸Myandra is spooky🕸🕷 He can't cheat death. 🧛🏼‍♀️86/47 @myandra.bsky.social · 6d

Excellent idea!

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Ms. Kratz @stephkratz823.bsky.social · 6d

🫶🏻1st grade
💜Title one school
✏️10th year teaching

Halloween is right around the corner. My students would love these books read aloud to them and then have them added to our classroom library.

Any help is truly appreciated 💗

Thank you🥹

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Eric J. White @ericjwhite.bsky.social · 6d

This is good news for both pets and the people who love them. Ending puppy mills is good news, but so is making declawing cats illegal. Years ago, I adopted a declawed cat and can attest that the practice is inherently cruel and definitely should be illegal.

www.gov.ca.gov/2025/10/09/g...

Governor Newsom takes action to end the puppy mill pipeline, protect cats | Governor of California

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 6d

Pope Leo XIV has blasted how wealthy people live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while the poor suffer. In his first teaching document Thursday, Leo confirms that he is in perfect lockstep with Pope Francis on matters of social injustice.

Pope Leo blasts economy that marginalizes poor while wealthy live in bubble of luxury

Pope Leo XIV has blasted how wealthy people live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while the poor suffer.

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Eric J. White @ericjwhite.bsky.social · 8d

I know you’re right.

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Eric J. White @ericjwhite.bsky.social · 8d

Interesting, albiet brief article. I assumed there would be something built into the system to make sure military people got their pay during a shutdown. I guess not.

www.cnbc.com/2025/10/06/t...

Missing this pay date may be too much for Trump and Congress to prolong shutdown

While the sides have dug in their heels regarding the budget, missing a pay period for the military may not be seen as worth the fallout.

www.cnbc.com

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Eric J. White @ericjwhite.bsky.social · 9d

Ok, but I seriously doubt that’s the motivation behind this.

Eric J. White @ericjwhite.bsky.social · 9d

I grew up in MO and agree with your assessment.

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Eric J. White @ericjwhite.bsky.social · 9d

Missouri takes more from the Federal Government than it contributes. It’s litterally a welfare state with a failed economy. But by golly they’ve figured out it’s those SNAP families buying sodas that keeps the state poor. Beyond Stupidity.

missouriindependent.com/2025/10/06/m...

Missouri seeks federal waiver to ban candy, soda and desserts from SNAP purchases • Missouri Independent

The waiver comes as federal changes narrow eligibility to receive SNAP and impose costs on the state to implement requirements.

missouriindependent.com

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