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James M. Kaihatu @jkaihatu.bsky.social · 23h

This opinion piece is garbage, and Lynn’s fiction writing must be leaking into his opinion columns. He’s in the UK and hasn’t witnessed the supply shortages we are seeing as old pre-tariff inventories dry up.

Flood-prone Houston faces hard choices for handling too much water

James M. Kaihatu @jkaihatu.bsky.social · 8d

Who knew that fascism is an oxidant?

James M. Kaihatu @jkaihatu.bsky.social · 10d

Co-authored an article in the Conversation about Musk’s plan for drilling flood tunnels under Houston and how it might not be enough.

Pretty even-handed, I think.

theconversation.com/flood-prone-...

None of the three main options could handle another Hurricane Harvey, but they would give varying benefits based on different sizes, costs and timelines.

theconversation.com

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James M. Kaihatu @jkaihatu.bsky.social · 15d

The Gang of Four, with David Pajo on guitar, Warehouse Live in Houston, TX, March 2022.

James M. Kaihatu @jkaihatu.bsky.social · 17d

Aggiedome in full effect…

James M. Kaihatu @jkaihatu.bsky.social · 17d

During my chemo treatments at Tulane University Hospital 25 years ago, the “chemo-rama” consisted of a row of recliners in front of a ceiling mounted TV playing soap operas in which the lead characters were inevitably dying of cancer.

James M. Kaihatu @jkaihatu.bsky.social · 21d

My most boomer complaint is that I was born at the tail end of boomerdom and have little in common with the majority of boomers, yet was in college at the beginning of the 80’s so I don’t have the perspective of most Gen X’ers either.

Ana Marie Cox @anamariecox.bsky.social · 21d

My most Gen X complaint is that this question ignores our existence.

erika @yeeeerika.bsky.social · Jan 13

i don't want to hear your most boomer complaint. what's your most millennial complaint?

Texas A&M University president ousted after viral video controversy

James M. Kaihatu @jkaihatu.bsky.social · 21d

This little thing came out to greet me and my dogs last night. Skinny, stub tail, sweet as could be. Brought her home for food and water. She stuck around last night and greeted me this morning in our carport. We have two cats already, so brought her to Bryan Animal Center.

At least she’s safe.

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James M. Kaihatu @jkaihatu.bsky.social · 22d

News…

www.kbtx.com/2025/09/18/t...

The Board of Regents made the announcement on Thursday, Sept. 18.

www.kbtx.com

James M. Kaihatu @jkaihatu.bsky.social · 23d

a bald man is sitting in a chair and pointing at the camera

James M. Kaihatu @jkaihatu.bsky.social · 23d

My band Professorz played at our department fall picnic this past Saturday…

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James M. Kaihatu @jkaihatu.bsky.social · 24d

How else will you get your meeeelyun dollars?

ALT: a bald man is sitting in a chair and pointing at the camera

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James M. Kaihatu @jkaihatu.bsky.social · 25d

I noticed some water on the floor not long ago and thought there was a fridge water line leak. Called an appliance repair person, who couldn’t detect a leak. Then I noticed that a 5 gallon water cooler bottle on the floor was only half full. It had developed a hairline crack.

James M. Kaihatu @jkaihatu.bsky.social · 29d

Found a dead skunk in the backyard. A bit of a surprise…

a black and white photo of a ghost with the words `` do n't stop the dance '' written on it .

James M. Kaihatu @jkaihatu.bsky.social · Sep 10

Double-breasted suit from the Kim Jong Un Fall Collection.

…for the dictator on the go…

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James M. Kaihatu @jkaihatu.bsky.social · Sep 9

My only other ensemble is a double breasted suit from the 80’s. Still fits, though when I put it on I feel like I should be singing Roxy Music songs…

ALT: a black and white photo of a ghost with the words `` do n't stop the dance '' written on it .

bart simpson is looking at a cake that says at least you tried

James M. Kaihatu @jkaihatu.bsky.social · Sep 9

I’m having to put on a jacket and tie this morning, and the overall vibe is An Effort Was Made…

ALT: bart simpson is looking at a cake that says at least you tried

a man wearing sunglasses and a blue jacket says you 're kidding me

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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · Sep 7

Unreal.
We need oversight @reed.senate.gov .

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James M. Kaihatu @jkaihatu.bsky.social · Sep 6

I won’t swear to it but it sounded like the background music pumping through B Terminal at DCA was a smooth jazz version of Black Sabbath’s “Spiral Architect.”

ALT: a man wearing sunglasses and a blue jacket says you 're kidding me

a cartoon of a bottle of covid-19 vaccine with arms and legs

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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · Sep 3

JUST IN: Harvard won summary judgment against the Trump administration with the court finding that the admin violated Harvard's 1st amend. rights. The court has vacated the funding freeze orders and termination letters and issued a permanent injunction.

storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

[cite_start]A screenshot of the first page of a court document from the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts[cite: 3]. [cite_start]The document is titled "MEMORANDUM AND ORDER" [cite: 43] [cite_start]and was filed on September 3, 2025[cite: 1].

The document lists two related civil actions:
* [cite_start]**Civil Action No. 25-cv-11048-ADB**: President and Fellows of Harvard College, et al., Plaintiffs, v. United States Department of Health and Human Services, et al., Defendants[cite: 4, 5, 14, 17, 21].
* [cite_start]**Civil Action No. 25-cv-10910-ADB**: American Association of University Professors - Harvard Chapter, et al., Plaintiffs, v. United States Department of Justice, et al., Defendants[cite: 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 36].

[cite_start]The order is from Judge Burroughs, D.J.[cite: 44]. [cite_start]The text begins by identifying the plaintiffs in the consolidated cases[cite: 45].

A screenshot of pages 81 and 82 from a court order, detailing the judge's rulings and the relief granted.

**Rulings:**
* **For Harvard's case:** The court grants Harvard's motion for summary judgment on several counts, including violations of the First Amendment and Title VI. It grants in part Harvard's motion regarding the "Freeze Orders" and grants in part the defendants' motion regarding the "Termination Letters," citing a lack of jurisdiction.
* **For the Organizational Plaintiffs' case:** The court grants the plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment on their First Amendment claims and denies the defendants' cross-motion on several counts. The ruling on the "Freeze Orders" and "Termination Letters" mirrors the one in Harvard's case.

**Ordered Relief:**
1. The court vacates and sets aside the Freeze Orders as arbitrary and capricious.
2. The court vacates and sets aside the Freeze Orders and Termination Letters as violations of the First Amendment.
3. The court vacates and sets aside the Termination Letters as violations of Title VI.
4. The court permanently enjoins the defendants from implementing the Freeze Orders, Termination Letters, and their unconstitutional conditions.

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James M. Kaihatu @jkaihatu.bsky.social · Sep 2

Good lord.

Mike Baker @mikebaker.bsky.social · Sep 2

Teens calling Idaho's suicide hotline are being told they can't proceed with the conversation without parental consent. Many of the callers are then hanging up.

Idaho approved a strict parental consent law last year.

idahocapitalsun.com/2025/08/29/i...

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James M. Kaihatu @jkaihatu.bsky.social · Sep 2

While I wouldn't necessarily call losing a spleen to cancer as a positive development, it did allow me to justify getting the vaccine today.

ALT: a cartoon of a bottle of covid-19 vaccine with arms and legs