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NPR @npr.org · 5d

The word 'broadcasting' dates back centuries, and originally described a method of sowing seeds. But it took on a new meaning with the rise of radio in the 1920s. n.pr/3JeW2Dj

'Broadcasting' has its roots in agriculture. Here's how it made its way into media

The word 'broadcasting' dates back centuries, and originally described a method of sowing seeds. But it took on a new meaning with the rise of radio in the 1920s.

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Jessie Carty @neysa.bsky.social · 6d

When your adventure turns into a little bit of a misadventure, but you still enjoyed your visit to Graham County, NC

#100counties #nc #junaluska #grahamcounty #travel #blog #robbinsville #kincafe

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Traveling and thinking about books and things

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 6d

Vaccines are safe and effective.

Autism isn't caused by vaccines, and autistic people and their families deserve our support.

When you want information, ask your doctor.

It's more important than ever for all of us to speak plainly, truthfully, and directly about public health.

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Jessie Carty @neysa.bsky.social · 7d

My most recent travel included a stop in Haywood County where my first goal was to see the tribute to writer Fred Chappell at the Canton branch of the public library. It was a lovely visit.

#100counties #nc #poetry #haywoodcounty #canton #mountainstrong

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Julian Day @julianday.bsky.social · 9d

The sense of existential absurdity, mixed with no small amount of fierce defiance, held together with a wry smile - what else is there left to say, Sue, but bloody brilliant write! 👏👏👏

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Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 9d

BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 9d

One week from right now, millions of Americans will gather in every state for the biggest day of peaceful protest in American history. Join your local No Kings Day event to make it clear that We The People won’t cower in response to Trump’s authoritarian takeover: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...

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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 11d

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Richy Craven @richycraven.bsky.social · 12d

I don't think we appreciated what a landmark this was for representation in cartoons.
As someone who also lives with an angry, vengeful monster where my stomach should be, this was huge.
We Stan an IBS king.

Kang from the 90s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon: A weird malevolent brain-like creature that lives in the stomach of a robot.

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Jacob Soboroff @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social · 11d

Michigan Avenue right now.

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Jessie Carty @neysa.bsky.social · 12d

I need this to be my Wednesday.

Natania Barron @natania.bsky.social · 12d

Today was a Tuesday, but a Tuesday in which I bought an inflatable gargoyle.

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Jessie Carty @neysa.bsky.social · 12d

I recently finished @rosehunter.bsky.social AMAZING poetry memoir about the sex industry, "Body Shell Girl". I've been virtually connected with Rose since . . . I'm really not sure - 2008? These connections are what keep me on a very thin piece of the internet ;)
#poetry #nonfiction #amreading

Cover art for poetry book in shades of blue with a hand in a snowy like background reaching out.

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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 14d

BOOM 🔥:

Judge Immergut issues a second Temporary Restraining Order prohibiting the relocation, federalization, or deployment of ANY NATIONAL GUARD FROM ANY STATE into the state of Oregon.

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Lisa Thornton @thorntonforreal.bsky.social · 14d

Working up a Seuss-like poem for Mondays that starts “I cannot go to work today for I haven’t got the skin.”

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Jessie Carty @neysa.bsky.social · 14d

Recent read: The Butterfly Lampshade by Aimee Bender. Such a great read! My second novel from Aimee Bender did not disappoint. What are you reading?

#amreading #fiction

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Jessie Carty @neysa.bsky.social · 16d

Not OK

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Education Department employees' emails changed automatically to blame Democrats for shutdown

Five furloughed employees told NBC News they had put up nonpartisan out-of-office messages, only to see they were changed — without their permission — to partisan ones.

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Jessie Carty @neysa.bsky.social · 16d

I'd love to see a porcupine!

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Jessie Carty @neysa.bsky.social · 17d

Good news! I got out for a little bit of a wander notjessica58.blogspot.com/2025/10/mitc...

#blogging #nc #100counties #mitchell #sprucepine

Bad news? My car is dying. Back to car payment land I guess.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 18d

BREAKING: Our client Mario Guevara, an Emmy-winning journalist detained by ICE in retaliation for livestreaming law enforcement activity, will be deported tomorrow to El Salvador.

Mario and his family are being punished for his reporting. This cruelty is meant to stifle our free press.

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Evelyn Waughluigi @mattressisland.bsky.social · 20d

King Kong is a movie about how your skills as a film director don't necessarily translate to success on Broadway

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Jesse Goes to Hell @killgoldfish.bsky.social · 20d

for those unaware, Mike Rowe is a notorious anti-union shithead. listen to the extremely good @citationspod.bsky.social about him: citationsneeded.libsyn.com/episode-64-m...

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 20d

just the hubris on this guy! like every chauvinist mediocrity, he sincerely believes he is a top specimen, the pinnacle of human achievement.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 20d

Hegseth: "It all starts with physical fitness and appearance. If the secretary of war can do regular hard PT, so can every member of our joint force. Frankly, it's tiring to look out at combat formations and see fat troops. Likewise, it's completely unacceptable to see fat generals and admirals."

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Tom Snarsky @tomsnarsky.bsky.social · 21d

Garin Cycholl

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Jessie Carty @neysa.bsky.social · 23d

Wherein someone questions id there are wild turtles in NC.

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Jessie Carty @neysa.bsky.social · 23d

From my neighbors. I just can't stop laughing.

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