Chris Burris
@burriscj.bsky.social
Demon Deacon in NC and trekking through life.
A man of AΦA® and ΑΦΩ. Librarian, Trekker/Trek fan, and all-around geek.
Posts are my own!
A man of AΦA® and ΑΦΩ. Librarian, Trekker/Trek fan, and all-around geek.
Posts are my own!
A good time for a Thanksgiving classic. #PlanesTrainsAndAutomobiles
November 27, 2025 at 3:00 AM
A good time for a Thanksgiving classic. #PlanesTrainsAndAutomobiles
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Voyager 1 is almost one light-day from Earth. The intrepid #spacecraft will cross a major distance milestone in November 2026 - 16.1 billion miles. #Voyager1 #lightday
Link for more information: www.popsci.com/science/voya...
Link for more information: www.popsci.com/science/voya...
November 25, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Voyager 1 is almost one light-day from Earth. The intrepid #spacecraft will cross a major distance milestone in November 2026 - 16.1 billion miles. #Voyager1 #lightday
Link for more information: www.popsci.com/science/voya...
Link for more information: www.popsci.com/science/voya...
The best way to celebrate Turkey Day: #MST3K.
Some of y'all watch football. Some the parade. Some of you put on that one episode of WKRP from 1978... and that was a brilliant one.
But the true best Thanksgiving TV tradition, the one nearest and dearest to my heart, is MST3k's Turkey Day marathon...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZJ7...
But the true best Thanksgiving TV tradition, the one nearest and dearest to my heart, is MST3k's Turkey Day marathon...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZJ7...
2025 Mystery Science Theater 3000 Turkey Day Marathon: Double Troubled Features Edition
YouTube video by MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000
www.youtube.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:13 AM
The best way to celebrate Turkey Day: #MST3K.
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TODAY: another big win for libraries - at least for now. The Librarian of Congress chooses the Copyright Register, not the President.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/26/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/26/p...
Supreme Court bars Trump from firing Library of Congress official for now | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Wednesday blocked barred President Donald Trump from replacing a top official at the Library of Congress for now, deferring a decision on his emergency appeal until it resolves a ...
www.cnn.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:09 AM
TODAY: another big win for libraries - at least for now. The Librarian of Congress chooses the Copyright Register, not the President.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/26/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/26/p...
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Here's how "Stranger Things," built out of vintage pop-culture references, captured the “If you liked that, you’ll like this” spirit of Netflix. "It’s a big Halloween bowl of retro candy that invites you to remember when, one sugary bite at a time," James Poniewozi writes.
How ‘Stranger Things’ Defined the Era of the Algorithm
A nostalgic hit built out of vintage pop-culture references captured the “If you liked that, you’ll like this” spirit of Netflix.
nyti.ms
November 26, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Here's how "Stranger Things," built out of vintage pop-culture references, captured the “If you liked that, you’ll like this” spirit of Netflix. "It’s a big Halloween bowl of retro candy that invites you to remember when, one sugary bite at a time," James Poniewozi writes.
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Are your #Thanksgiving cooking plans half-baked? 🧑🍳 Don’t stew in your own juices—simmer down and take some time ⏲️ out to peruse these vintage manuals for slow cookers, blenders, cookware & ovens.
Feast your eyes on even more vintage kitchen manuals, guides, & cookbooks ➡️ archive.org/details/@ias...
Feast your eyes on even more vintage kitchen manuals, guides, & cookbooks ➡️ archive.org/details/@ias...
November 26, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Are your #Thanksgiving cooking plans half-baked? 🧑🍳 Don’t stew in your own juices—simmer down and take some time ⏲️ out to peruse these vintage manuals for slow cookers, blenders, cookware & ovens.
Feast your eyes on even more vintage kitchen manuals, guides, & cookbooks ➡️ archive.org/details/@ias...
Feast your eyes on even more vintage kitchen manuals, guides, & cookbooks ➡️ archive.org/details/@ias...
Introduce yourself with four STAR TREK soundtracks.
November 25, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Introduce yourself with four STAR TREK soundtracks.
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Reposted by Chris Burris
A Thanksgiving week treat from the Library of Congress to you: A close-up look at what many culinary historians see as the "first" American cookbook, Amelia Simmons’ "American Cookery."
www.loc.gov/item/9612696...
www.loc.gov/item/9612696...
November 25, 2025 at 4:27 PM
A Thanksgiving week treat from the Library of Congress to you: A close-up look at what many culinary historians see as the "first" American cookbook, Amelia Simmons’ "American Cookery."
www.loc.gov/item/9612696...
www.loc.gov/item/9612696...
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It's flu SZN, people
November 25, 2025 at 3:25 PM
It's flu SZN, people
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I! M! L! S!
"The ruling nullifies the Administration’s actions to dismantle IMLS and permanently prohibits the Administration from taking such actions in the future. The ruling has immediate nationwide effect."
www.ala.org/news/2025/11...
"The ruling nullifies the Administration’s actions to dismantle IMLS and permanently prohibits the Administration from taking such actions in the future. The ruling has immediate nationwide effect."
www.ala.org/news/2025/11...
November 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I! M! L! S!
"The ruling nullifies the Administration’s actions to dismantle IMLS and permanently prohibits the Administration from taking such actions in the future. The ruling has immediate nationwide effect."
www.ala.org/news/2025/11...
"The ruling nullifies the Administration’s actions to dismantle IMLS and permanently prohibits the Administration from taking such actions in the future. The ruling has immediate nationwide effect."
www.ala.org/news/2025/11...
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Sometimes I think it’s going to be the librarians who will save us all.
November 25, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Sometimes I think it’s going to be the librarians who will save us all.
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NASA and Boeing are now targeting no earlier than April 2026 to fly the uncrewed Starliner-1 mission, a timeline that will require the completion of rigorous test, certification, and mission readiness activities.
It’s official: Boeing’s next flight of Starliner will be allowed to carry cargo only
As the space station nears its end, NASA also cuts some future Starliner flights.
arstechnica.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:58 PM
NASA and Boeing are now targeting no earlier than April 2026 to fly the uncrewed Starliner-1 mission, a timeline that will require the completion of rigorous test, certification, and mission readiness activities.
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100 years ago today, November 24, 1925:
The Eugene O'Neill Theatre opened at 230 West 49th Street in New York City. Originally the Forrest Theatre, it was designed by Herbert J. Krapp and built by the Shubert brothers. Its original brick facade was replaced with stucco in the 1940s.
The Eugene O'Neill Theatre opened at 230 West 49th Street in New York City. Originally the Forrest Theatre, it was designed by Herbert J. Krapp and built by the Shubert brothers. Its original brick facade was replaced with stucco in the 1940s.
November 24, 2025 at 12:44 PM
100 years ago today, November 24, 1925:
The Eugene O'Neill Theatre opened at 230 West 49th Street in New York City. Originally the Forrest Theatre, it was designed by Herbert J. Krapp and built by the Shubert brothers. Its original brick facade was replaced with stucco in the 1940s.
The Eugene O'Neill Theatre opened at 230 West 49th Street in New York City. Originally the Forrest Theatre, it was designed by Herbert J. Krapp and built by the Shubert brothers. Its original brick facade was replaced with stucco in the 1940s.
Reposted by Chris Burris
Reposted by Chris Burris
Breaking: Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died. She was 111 years old
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died. She was 111 years old.
www.whatimreading.net
November 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Breaking: Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died. She was 111 years old
Reposted by Chris Burris
Native American Heritage Month, celebrated each November, offers a powerful opportunity to honor the history, cultures, and contributions of Native American communities.
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month: Exploring the Ties Between Native Americans and Black Americans | Black Girl Nerds
Native American Heritage Month, offers a powerful opportunity to honor the history, cultures, and contributions of Native Americans
blackgirlnerds.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Native American Heritage Month, celebrated each November, offers a powerful opportunity to honor the history, cultures, and contributions of Native American communities.
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Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae singer, actor and cultural icon, dies aged 81
Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae singer, actor and cultural icon, dies aged 81
Star of The Harder They Come had hits including You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae singer, actor and cultural icon, dies aged 81
"The Next Phase" was a fun episode that was a great chance for La Forge and Ro to shine.
Thanks to @madonnaots.com for hosting as always! #TNGSunNight
Thanks to @madonnaots.com for hosting as always! #TNGSunNight
November 24, 2025 at 4:46 AM
"The Next Phase" was a fun episode that was a great chance for La Forge and Ro to shine.
Thanks to @madonnaots.com for hosting as always! #TNGSunNight
Thanks to @madonnaots.com for hosting as always! #TNGSunNight
La Forge and Ro were another good pairing that we didn't have more chances to experience. #TNGSunNight
November 24, 2025 at 4:45 AM
La Forge and Ro were another good pairing that we didn't have more chances to experience. #TNGSunNight
La Forge had only been gone for a few days, and you forgot his voice, engineering officer? #TNGSunNight
November 24, 2025 at 4:42 AM
La Forge had only been gone for a few days, and you forgot his voice, engineering officer? #TNGSunNight
Data brings his Sherlock Holmes admiration to the fore when he solves the mystery. #TNGSunNight
November 24, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Data brings his Sherlock Holmes admiration to the fore when he solves the mystery. #TNGSunNight
A weapon explodes, but it doesn't affect everyone near it. It's an interesting concept. #TNGSunNight
November 24, 2025 at 4:40 AM
A weapon explodes, but it doesn't affect everyone near it. It's an interesting concept. #TNGSunNight
Ro blasting Riker spoke volumes. #TNGSunNight
November 24, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Ro blasting Riker spoke volumes. #TNGSunNight
Now that's a memorial service. #TNGSunNight
November 24, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Now that's a memorial service. #TNGSunNight