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Para-normal Dizztribution 👻 Dizzly

@dizzly.bsky.social

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Stats nerd. Bad graph and bad pun appreciator. Professor teaching healthcare students to love research. Ed/psyc/health/SoTL research, diversity, sci-fi/fantasy, gaming, cooking, and nature. Views published here do not represent the views of my employer.

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Para-normal Dizztribution 👻 Dizzly @dizzly.bsky.social · 34m

Havin’ a relax

A small chocolate-brown dog with a pink collar lies on her side with her head on a Haunted Mansion pillow

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BeijingPalmer @beijingpalmer.bsky.social · 2h

'may donald trump give your epitaph' old traditional curse

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Ryan Marino, MD @ryanmarino.bsky.social · 2h

NHANES runs mobile clinics that travel the country measuring height, weight, & blood pressure while collecting blood and urine samples. These samples are our only national source for tracking everything from blood sugar to hormones, heavy metals, and more.

The entire operation has been eliminated.

Kevin C Klatt, PhD, RD @kcklatt.bsky.social · 7h

Everyone across biomedicine should be very loud about this so this team's RIF status gets reversed. Nhanes has been key for tracking obesity & diabetes rates, identifying high blood lead levels in kids in the 70s, tracking progress on cholesterol lowering, guiding nutrient fortification programs etc

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Para-normal Dizztribution 👻 Dizzly @dizzly.bsky.social · 4h

I was also rated “meets expectations” in service and told my service was at the normal level for our program facility (including my national-level officer position). When asked what I could do to improve, chair had no suggestions.

Para-normal Dizztribution 👻 Dizzly @dizzly.bsky.social · 4h

Department Chair dinged me on teaching in annual review because a few students in a 60-student doctoral research course (that I was asked to put together from scratch with two weeks notice for a program I’ve never worked with before) thought that the pacing of part of the course could be better.

Para-normal Dizztribution 👻 Dizzly @dizzly.bsky.social · 11h

Same like GenAI. It sounds confident and smart to people who aren’t experts, but dumb and vapid to those who know the subject. Appealing to the less-educated.

Para-normal Dizztribution 👻 Dizzly @dizzly.bsky.social · 22h

Back atcha!

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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 1d

If you make "controversial statements" outside of classroom, that the President of the university dislikes, you can be summarily fired even if you are tenured.

Julie Greene @greeneland.bsky.social · 1d

I just learned, Thomas Alter, tenured professor, has been terminated effective immediately. Shame on Texas State! We mst build support for Tom. spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/south-tex...

Texas State upholds the firing of associate history professor Thomas Alter

Alter’s termination occurred on Sept. 10, stemming from his remarks at the Revolutionary Socialism Conference on Sept. 7.

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Para-normal Dizztribution 👻 Dizzly @dizzly.bsky.social · 1d

Meanwhile, I have my annual review meeting with department manager in a few minutes. Would certainly have been a better experience if I already knew I had another job waiting for me.

Para-normal Dizztribution 👻 Dizzly @dizzly.bsky.social · 1d

No news on job yet, and I’m trying to not think about it. It’s been a little over 3 weeks, and the Dean said 2-3. Might reach out to friend in department and see if she’s heard anything.

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Peter Langdon @peterlangdon.bsky.social · 6d

New paper focused upon whether the addition of pictures improves understanding of easy read text: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Does adding pictures to easy-to-read texts benefit comprehension for people with reading difficulties? A meta-analytic review

Individuals with reading problems may experience communication problems in everyday life. Guidelines for creating accessible information generally include the use of visualizations. However, a synt...

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BOOOOlioraptor, PhD (spooky version) @biblioraptorphd.bsky.social · 1d

Janet saying: Fun fact: Columbus is in the Bad Place
because of all the raping, slave trade, and genocide.

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Para-normal Dizztribution 👻 Dizzly @dizzly.bsky.social · 1d

Please keep him there. No really, he’s not needed at home.

Para-normal Dizztribution 👻 Dizzly @dizzly.bsky.social · 1d

My favorite version

Ishtar Alabina Lolole - Don't Let Me Be

YouTube video by IshtarOfficial

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Para-normal Dizztribution 👻 Dizzly @dizzly.bsky.social · 1d

She grew up so sleek and shiny!

Para-normal Dizztribution 👻 Dizzly @dizzly.bsky.social · 2d

Sunday dinner is served: Beef Stew, Lukshen Kugel, Cherry Balsamic Salad

Beef stew with carrots, celery, pearl onions, and potatoes

Para-normal Dizztribution 👻 Dizzly @dizzly.bsky.social · 2d

I volunteer to be sent to Chicago or to Portland! Won’t lie though, which could be an issue for this administration.

Para-normal Dizztribution 👻 Dizzly @dizzly.bsky.social · 2d

Snack time! A cream puff from the Livingston bakery. One of several items I rescued from there.

A large cream puff on a small plate with a botanical decoration

Para-normal Dizztribution 👻 Dizzly @dizzly.bsky.social · 2d

Found a friend hanging out on the back of our Halloween decoration while hanging the spider web.

A small brown anole with a pretty pattern sits, head-down, on the back of our metal pumpkin stack.

Para-normal Dizztribution 👻 Dizzly @dizzly.bsky.social · 2d

Ingredients for the savory Lukshen Kugel prepped.

Ingredients on counter include egg vermicelli, eggs, vegetable oil, pepper, and salt

Para-normal Dizztribution 👻 Dizzly @dizzly.bsky.social · 2d

I love how her facial color makes her look vaguely skeptical at all times.

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Social Media Lab @socialmedialab.ca · 2d

"Pope Leo XIV encouraged international news agencies on Thursday to stand firm as a bulwark against the “ancient art of lying” and manipulation, as he strongly backed a free, independent and objective press." apnews.com/article/pope...

Pope urges news agencies to stand as bulwark against lies, manipulation and post-truths

Pope Leo XIV has encouraged international news agencies to stand firm as a bulwark against the “ancient art of lying” and manipulation.

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Para-normal Dizztribution 👻 Dizzly @dizzly.bsky.social · 2d

I use that website when I teach correlations in my stats courses!

Para-normal Dizztribution 👻 Dizzly @dizzly.bsky.social · 2d

Heh, that’s the reverse for me. I’ll climb up whatever ladder you want, but ropes are for rappelling 😁

Para-normal Dizztribution 👻 Dizzly @dizzly.bsky.social · 2d

Two crocks started. This makes excellent leftovers and freezes well for later work lunches, so I always make a double batch.

My favorite multi-purpose crockpot (a gift from my husband many years ago) half full of stew ingredients.