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Jody

@profjody.bsky.social

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Humor enthusiast, especially now, beach, sports, etc. Certified old, not wise. Early adopter. HigherEd prof, for now anyway.

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Jody @profjody.bsky.social · Nov 25

"Instead of journaling, can't I just ramble on a microblog?"

Then the therapist rolled her eyes.

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Nancy Armour @nrarmour.bsky.social · 13h

What the hell did he think would happen when he blessed the intertwining of the league and sports betting?

Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 14h

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, in his first public comments since the arrests of Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Heat guard Terry Rozier on gambling-related charges, said Friday night that he was stunned by the indictments that have rocked the league.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver ‘deeply disturbed’ by gambling arrests: ‘I had a pit in my stomach’

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Friday night that he was stunned by the gambling-related indictments that have rocked the league.

trib.al

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Dr. Damien P. Williams Wants A Better Sociotechnical Paradigm @wolvendamien.bsky.social · 1d

So people demand "AI" sycophancy, refuse to interact w/ *less* sycophantic "AI", & then get increasingly ill-disposed toward interacting w/ other human beings, preferring, again, an "AI" system that is actively locking them into a loop of skills dependency, bias confirmation, & hostility.

SEEMS BAD

Nature @nature.com · 1d

AI models are 50% more sycophantic than humans

go.nature.com/3L1LwA1

AI chatbots are sycophants — researchers say it's harming science

Nature asked researchers who use artificial intelligence how its propensity for people-pleasing affects their work — and what they are doing to mitigate it.

go.nature.com

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Baseball America @baseballamerica.com · 21h

17 players whose careers transpired entirely in the Wild Card Era have appeared in the World Series for a champion at least three times.

And a handful of Dodgers could make this list this year 👀

More details: buff.ly/4V322g8

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Jeff Kassouf @jeffkassouf.bsky.social · 6d

🔥🔥🔥

NWSL @nwslsoccer.com · 6d

Che meraviglia 🤌

That back heel goal from Sofia Cantore was PERFECT!

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Jody @profjody.bsky.social · 7d

Um. Shohei. Good heavens.

Jody @profjody.bsky.social · 7d

Shohei.

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Jess Calarco @jessicacalarco.com · 9d

UPDATE: Following the firing of the director of the student newspaper, Indiana University has now cut the print edition of the newspaper entirely.

www.idsnews.com/article/2025...

Indiana University cuts IDS print entirely, hours after firing student media director
By IDS staff
Oct 15, 2025 1:23 pm · Updated Oct 15, 2025 1:23 pm

IU previously directed the Indiana Daily Student to stop printing news coverage in our newspaper. Upon pushback, the university fully cut print, including our special editions. The IDS was not involved in the decision.

Media School Dean David Tolchinsky sent the order to IDS leadership in an email responding to its appeal that the school not censor the newspaper. And the dean attributed the decision to “the campus.” He has not yet responded to a message for clarification.

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Jody @profjody.bsky.social · 9d

Journalists.

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Sarah Spain ✨ @sarahspain.com · 10d

How can leagues report losses & still have big valuations? How is the WNBA ownership model affecting CBA negotiations? What are fair salaries for W players, and why is revenue share so important?

Economics professor @wagesofwins.bsky.social breaks it all down.

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...

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Amish Super Model @amishsupermodel.bsky.social · 11d

Interviewer: So, do you have any questions for me?

Me: Yes, I do. What’s your policy on drinking at work? So, like, how “early” is “too early”?

Interviewer: ???

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Jim Trotter @jimtrotter.bsky.social · 14d

It’s truly an honor to be able to witness the greatness that is A’ja Wilson. #Respect

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Jody @profjody.bsky.social · 14d

"Full many a flower is born to bloom unseen and waste its sweetness on the desert air." Good for you Rivas!!!

Jody @profjody.bsky.social · 14d

Rest well, Sister Jean.

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Jeff Kassouf @jeffkassouf.bsky.social · 16d

My cold take on the #NWSL playoffs and the congested table is that we're probably talking about jockeying for seeding (avoid 8th!) rather than who's in/out, BUT there are teams really just backing their way in. To the touchscreen!

Full episode: www.espn.com/watch/player...

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NWSL @nwslsoccer.com · 21d

Ready for a road battle ⚔️

The Orlando Pride face the Houston Dash at 8:00 p.m. ET!

📺 Prime Video

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Jody @profjody.bsky.social · 25d

In the event you, like me, needed a boost today, this is worth 3 min of your undivided attention.

WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 25d

Here are the Top 5 Dogs of September!

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Sophie Labelle @assignedmale.bsky.social · 27d

Visit... War-Ravaged Portland

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Jeff Kassouf @jeffkassouf.bsky.social · 29d

London City Lionesses announced it has secured approval to develop a performance campus that will "rival that of a men's Premier League team." Owner Michele Kang, who also owns Washington Spirit + Lyonnes, previously announced renovation plans in Lyon and has also been searching for land around D.C.

A rendering of the outside of the proposed London City training facility. A white building with floor to ceiling glass overlooks outdoor fields.

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Jody @profjody.bsky.social · Sep 24

Happy day after rapture 2025 to those of us who remain!

Jody @profjody.bsky.social · Sep 22

Is there a betting app for over/under TV ratings for late night shows? If so, I'll take the over.

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Zaibatsu @zaibatsu.bsky.social · Sep 20

How Energy-Generating Sidewalks Work

These innovative pavings convert the kinetic energy of footsteps into clean electric energy.

www.wired.com

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · Sep 19

your moment of zen

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Racing Louisville FC @racingloufc.com · Sep 15

Sending all our love to Savannah DeMelo 💜

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Jody @profjody.bsky.social · Sep 6

These types of games are only going to increase. Yawn. Oh wait, I gotta go, gotta hit up one of my students for a loan.

Matt Brown @mattbrown.bsky.social · Sep 6

good heavens

Jody @profjody.bsky.social · Sep 4

This is what the internet should be!

Uncle Duke @uncleduke1969.bsky.social · Sep 4

"Alright, places ladies, places. Annemarie, Suzanne, you two are in the first number. Suzanne, how about you try not to fall on your face this time? Lorraine, go see Todd in makeup, you look like a clown. And Nancy, for chrissakes, put on some underwear."

Seven baby chicks wearing colorful cupcake liner skirts on a wooden floor.