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Holly Masturzo @hollym.bsky.social · 14m

Oh yeah. Had a friend born and raised in Brownsville (Tx-Mx border) and she moved to Seattle after grad school. The friend-group emails we got during her first year there… echoes of “the dark, the dark.” I think she actually bought a light box.

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Jeff Berardelli @weatherprof.bsky.social · 2d

Before/ After #Melissa damage in Black River, Jamaica. This is what Cat 5 hurricane damage looks like in a direct hit.
Some chasers on the ground are comparing the damage to a high end EF-4 #tornado
It’s likely gusts exceeded 200 mph esp since it was a strengthening storm at landfall.

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Tita Chico @titachico.bsky.social · 3d

CFP: “Embodied Knowledge Practices in the Early Modern World”
Conference at the University of Amsterdam
Monday, 15 June 2026

How do material conditions shape how & what we know about the natural world?

#earlymodern #C18L

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Holly Masturzo @hollym.bsky.social · 4d

Yeesh

cira-csu.bsky.social @cira-csu.bsky.social · 4d

The three Category 5 storms of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.

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Holly Masturzo @hollym.bsky.social · 5d

Car battery decided it was done working this morning.

Mine also running dangerously low this time of year.

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Holly Masturzo @hollym.bsky.social · 6d

🧵 Support links 🇯🇲 #Melissa

Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 6d

The government of Jamaica has set up a portal for contributing to official relief efforts. I will update this thread if anything analogous opens up for Haiti, Cuba, or the DR

supportjamaica.gov.jm

Support Jamaica

supportjamaica.gov.jm

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Holly Masturzo @hollym.bsky.social · 7d

Gusts over 200+ mph. How do you even begin to prepare for that? 🙏🏽

John Morales @johnmoralestv.bsky.social · 7d

Melissa, now with sustained winds of 175 mph (280 km/hr) and capable of gusts to 260+ mph (425+ km/hr) on windward hilltops, 40" (1000 mm) of rain, and a 13 ft (4 m) storm surge, has started the feared turn to the northwest. First NW then north is the forecast. #Jamaica #HurricaneAlert

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John Morales @johnmoralestv.bsky.social · 7d

"The NOAA aircraft left the storm early after
experiencing severe turbulence in the southwestern eyewall."

These men and women are not being paid due to the US government shutdown. Not to mention that according to AOML's director emeritus Robert Atlas, they are down 40-50% staff. #Melissa

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 7d

Venice Bakery is remembering those that have died in ICE custody this year by adding them to their community altar for Dia de Los Muertos.

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Holly Masturzo @hollym.bsky.social · 7d

Was curious about this - appreciate the rec.

Holly Masturzo @hollym.bsky.social · 8d

Several FL schools have switched to Simple Syllabus, a 3rd-party syllabus template web program, to comply already. It was required for a handful of core Gen Ed courses before. Makes syllabi very impersonal (there goes another set of prof. dev workshops) &I've seen some creative addendums/workarounds

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Holly Masturzo @hollym.bsky.social · 8d

Oof. This is a massive storm. It’s far enough from us in FL but I have this muscle memory of dreading going to sleep and waking up to the next forecast. Safety & support to all impacted.

John Morales @johnmoralestv.bsky.social · 8d

"Extensive infrastructural damage, long-duration power and communication outages, and isolation of communities are expected." — expected impacts from #Melissa in #Jamaica according to NHC, which adds, "Seek shelter now." At 5pm Sunday, the #hurricane is Cat 4, winds 145 mph.

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Hans E. Offerdal @hofferdal.bsky.social · 8d

"Since our #Independence, Caribbean states have consistently refrained from permitting the hosting of military assets, which have the potential to lure the region into conflicts which are not of our own making."

Full text of the former #CARICOM heads of government👇

10 former Caribbean heads warn region at risk amid rising military presence - Antigua Observer Newspaper

Ten former Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders have expressed unease at the increased military build-up and presence of nuclear vessels and aircraft in the Caribbean, saying that it poses a threat t...

antiguaobserver.com

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Michael Lowry @michaelrlowry.bsky.social · 9d

The National Hurricane Center now forecasts Melissa to reach Category 5 strength before striking Jamaica head on late Monday or early Tuesday. An exceedingly dire, catastrophic forecast unfolding as Melissa crawls and rapidly intensifies on the doorstep of Jamaica.

National Hurricane Center - Atlantic Alerts (UNOFFICIAL) @nhc-atlc.nws-bot.us · 9d

Atlantic Hurricane Melissa Advisory Number 18
...MELISSA LIKELY STARTING TO RAPIDLY INTENSIFY AND EXPECTED TO BECOME A MAJOR HURRICANE TOMORROW... ...LIFE-THREATENING AND CATASTROPHIC FLASH FLOODING AND LANDSLIDES EXPECTED IN PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN HISPANIOLA AND JAM...
Additional Details Here.

104 WTNT33 KNHC 252055TCPAT3 BULLETINHurricane Melissa Advisory Number 18NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132025500 PM EDT Sat Oct 25 2025 ...MELISSA LIKELY STARTING TO RAPIDLY INTENSIFY AND EXPECTED TOBECOME A MAJOR HURRICANE TOMORROW......LIFE-THREATENING AND CATASTROPHIC FLASH FLOODING AND LANDSLIDESEXPECTED IN PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN HISPANIOLA AND JAMAICA INTO EARLYNEXT WEEK... SUMMARY OF 500 PM EDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION----------------------------------------------LOCATION...16.6N 75.5WABOUT 130 MI...210 KM SE OF KINGSTON JAMAICAABOUT 250 MI...405 KM WSW OF PORT AU PRINCE HAITIMAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...90 MPH...150 KM/HPRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/HMINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...974 MB...28.77 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS--------------------CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: The government of Cuba has issued a Hurricane Watch for the Cuban provinces of Granma, Santiago de Cuba, Guantanamo, and Holguin. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Hurricane Warning is in effect for...* Jamaica A Hurricane Watch is in effect for...* Southwestern peninsula of Haiti from the border with theDominican Republic to Port-Au-Prince* Cuban provinces of Granma, Santiago de Cuba, Guantanamo, and Holguin. A Tropical Storm Warning in effect for...* Southwestern peninsula of Haiti from the border with theDominican Republic to Port-Au-Prince A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expectedsomewhere within the warning area. A warning is typically issued36 hours before the anticipated first occurrence oftropical-storm-force winds, conditions that make outsidepreparations difficult or dangerous. Preparations to protect lifeand property should be rushed to completion. A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are possiblewithin the watch area. A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions areexpected somewhere within the warning area within 36 hours. Interests elsewhere in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, eastern Cuba,the southeastern and central Bahamas, and the Turks and CaicosIslands should monitor the progress of Melissa. Watches could berequired for portions of eastern Cuba later today. For storm information specific to your area, please monitorproducts issued by your national meteorological service. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK----------------------At 500 PM EDT (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Melissa was located near latitude 16.6 North, longitude 75.5 West. Melissa is moving toward slowly the west near 3 mph (6 km/h). A slow westward motion is expected tonight through the end of the weekend. A turn to the north and northeast is forecast on Monday and Tuesday. On the forecast track, the center of Melissa is expected to move near or over Jamaica during the weekend and early next week, and it could be near or over eastern Cuba by the middle of next week. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 90 mph (150 km/h) with higher gusts. Rapid intensification is forecast to continue over the next day or so and Melissa is forecast to become a major hurricane tomorrow and is expected to still be a major hurricane when making landfall in Jamaica early next week. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from thecenter and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 160 miles(260 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 974 mb (28.77 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND----------------------Key messages for Melissa can be found in the Tropical CycloneDiscussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT3 and WMO header WTNT43 KNHC. WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected to begin in Jamaica bytonight, with hurricane conditions expected by Sunday or Monday.Tropical storm conditions are expected and hurricane conditions arepossible within the watch and warning area in Haiti later today. Hurricane conditions are possible in the watch area in eastern Cuba on Tuesday into Wednesday. RAINFALL: Melissa is expected to bring total rainfall of 15 to 30 inches to portions of southern Hispaniola and Jamaica into Wednesday, with local maxima of 40 inches possible. Additional heavy rainfall is likely beyond Wednesday, but exact storm totals are still uncertain. Catastrophic flash flooding and landslides are probable across portions of southern Hispaniola and Jamaica.For eastern Cuba, total rainfall of 6 to 12 inches, with local amounts to 18 inches, are expected into Wednesday resulting in life-threatening flash flooding and landslides. Additional heavy rainfall is likely beyond Wednesday, but exact storm totals are still uncertain. For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated withMelissa, please see the National Weather Service Storm TotalRainfall Graphic, available athurricanes.gov/graphics_at3.shtml?rainqpf STORM SURGE: Life-threatening storm surge is becoming more likelyalong the south coast of Jamaica later in the weekend or early nextweek. Peak storm surge heights could reach 9 to 13 feet aboveground level, near and to the east of where the center of Melissamakes landfall. This storm surge will be accompanied by large anddestructive waves. There is a potential for significant storm surge along thesoutheast coast of Cuba early next week. SURF: Swells generated by Melissa are expected to affect portionsof Hispaniola, Jamaica, and eastern Cuba during the next severaldays. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY-------------Next intermediate advisory at 800 PM EDT.Next complete advisory at 1100 PM EDT. $$Forecaster Papin

Hurricane Melissa 5-Day Uncertainty Track Image

Hurricane Melissa 34-Knot Wind Speed Probabilities

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Holly Masturzo @hollym.bsky.social · 9d

Yes! Should be! I'm tracking on live blogs... Took the plunge and cut most streaming services due to various political shenanigans - so no live footy for me right now, unless I can find on Spanish channels/VPNs. Sadly is good prep for upcoming World Cup nonsense which will be on FOX in US.

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Holly Masturzo @hollym.bsky.social · 9d

Forecasts for #Melissa do not look good for our Caribbean friends in Jamaica and parts of Hispaniola. Let's hope the intensification cycle is at the lower end of what's possible.

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Holly Masturzo @hollym.bsky.social · 10d

Boo!

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Holly Masturzo @hollym.bsky.social · 10d

Having contractors work on my porch and am close to asking for their Latin Jazz playlist (!)

Always a roll of the dice with contractors’ soundtracks but theirs is top notch.

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Holly Masturzo @hollym.bsky.social · 10d

I think it was just that he showed up first on a Google search, but she did present well on him and the band. But not what I expecting! 😄

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Holly Masturzo @hollym.bsky.social · 10d

You learn something every semester.

This term I learned I should specify for my 20th c class that Richard Wright on the assignment list refers to the author of Native Son and not the Pink Floyd co-founder.

Noted.

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Art Viewer @arthistory.bsky.social · 11d

Venice used to have a second church on Piazza San Marco: S. Geminiano designed by Sansovino you can see in this Canaletto painting. It was kind of a big deal; shows up in a ton of artwork. It was destroyed by Napoleon — to build a ballroom.

Napoleon occupied Venice 1806-1814, eight years.

Painting view of Piazza San Marco showing corner of Loggetta and facing away from Basilica San Marco towards church of San Geminiano with white stone facade, classicizing.

Aerial shot of Piazza San Marco showing facade of the now Museo Correr, Napoleonic ballroom.

Photograph interior of ballroom, cream colored, ceiling paintings, stone floor, empty and lifeless just like Napoleon

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Rob Townsend @rbtownsend.bsky.social · 12d

“Because a humanities degree is not tailored to a specific employment pathway, it enables graduates to excel in a wide range of careers. In a job market that is rapidly evolving, some business leaders argue that everyone would benefit from the breadth of a humanities education” bit.ly/47CZdy0

The humanities deserve Florida’s public support. Democracy depends on it | Column

“There is clear evidence that humanities majors have excellent career outcomes.”

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Holly Masturzo @hollym.bsky.social · 12d

Bees going wild on my young Key Lime tree this morning

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Holly Masturzo @hollym.bsky.social · 13d

Yes! I received an all caps message that really unnerved me at first… and then just a lot of people needing reassurance they weren’t penalized somehow.

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Kate Carpenter @katecarp.bsky.social · 14d

I hope the ghost of Dolley Madison is cooking up something big.

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