Michael
@kprk.bsky.social
Web developer currently learning react and node.js. Comics, baseball and pro wrestling fan.
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Experts fear the vaccine-preventable virus has regained a foothold and that the U.S. may soon follow Canada in losing the achievement of having eliminated it.
https://to.pbs.org/3NunWgA
https://to.pbs.org/3NunWgA
The U.S. is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status
Last year, the CDC confirmed 2,144 measles cases across 44 states — the most since 1991 — and nearly 50 separate outbreaks.
www.pbs.org
February 8, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Experts fear the vaccine-preventable virus has regained a foothold and that the U.S. may soon follow Canada in losing the achievement of having eliminated it.
https://to.pbs.org/3NunWgA
https://to.pbs.org/3NunWgA
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Version 2.2 is now live on slowroads.io, featuring improved detail in the Hills location and handful of fixes and optimisations. More detail work to follow, including weather effects and an art pass on the Off-World location
February 7, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Version 2.2 is now live on slowroads.io, featuring improved detail in the Hills location and handful of fixes and optimisations. More detail work to follow, including weather effects and an art pass on the Off-World location
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PFAS levels in #GreatLakes fish are dropping, study finds
The declining levels were driven by an industry phase-out of legacy PFAS chemicals
www.wpr.org/news/pfas-le...
The declining levels were driven by an industry phase-out of legacy PFAS chemicals
www.wpr.org/news/pfas-le...
PFAS levels in Great Lakes fish are dropping, study finds
A new study shows PFAS levels in Great Lakes fish are on the decline as manufacturers have phased out some chemicals in recent decades.
www.wpr.org
February 6, 2026 at 8:10 PM
PFAS levels in #GreatLakes fish are dropping, study finds
The declining levels were driven by an industry phase-out of legacy PFAS chemicals
www.wpr.org/news/pfas-le...
The declining levels were driven by an industry phase-out of legacy PFAS chemicals
www.wpr.org/news/pfas-le...
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It is the year 1940 and a young immigrant reporter's biggest enemy is a crazed, wealthy mogul. It is 2026 and a young immigrant reporter's biggest enemy is a crazed, wealthy mogul. It is 1941 and a young artist's greatest enemy is a Nazi. It is 2026 and a young artist's greatest enemy is a Nazi.
February 6, 2026 at 8:54 PM
It is the year 1940 and a young immigrant reporter's biggest enemy is a crazed, wealthy mogul. It is 2026 and a young immigrant reporter's biggest enemy is a crazed, wealthy mogul. It is 1941 and a young artist's greatest enemy is a Nazi. It is 2026 and a young artist's greatest enemy is a Nazi.
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My indie Game DropShot dosnt have:
- Battle pass
- MicroTransactions
- always online features
- Paywalled Outfits
- A CEO who will fire all the Devs after the game launches
I know some gamers only support those kinda games, but DropShot dosnt offer any of that.
- Battle pass
- MicroTransactions
- always online features
- Paywalled Outfits
- A CEO who will fire all the Devs after the game launches
I know some gamers only support those kinda games, but DropShot dosnt offer any of that.
My new little indie game DropShot, coming out in 11 days! its a dope little shoot where you skydive and shoot with finger guns
February 6, 2026 at 11:36 PM
My indie Game DropShot dosnt have:
- Battle pass
- MicroTransactions
- always online features
- Paywalled Outfits
- A CEO who will fire all the Devs after the game launches
I know some gamers only support those kinda games, but DropShot dosnt offer any of that.
- Battle pass
- MicroTransactions
- always online features
- Paywalled Outfits
- A CEO who will fire all the Devs after the game launches
I know some gamers only support those kinda games, but DropShot dosnt offer any of that.
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Job offer!!
I’m helping a PBS series look for a social media manager/content creator for an upcoming promotional campaign. The start date is ASAP, and a project timeline that currently goes to July.
This is for a series on American Muslim history, so candidates with cultural familiarity preferred!
I’m helping a PBS series look for a social media manager/content creator for an upcoming promotional campaign. The start date is ASAP, and a project timeline that currently goes to July.
This is for a series on American Muslim history, so candidates with cultural familiarity preferred!
February 7, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Job offer!!
I’m helping a PBS series look for a social media manager/content creator for an upcoming promotional campaign. The start date is ASAP, and a project timeline that currently goes to July.
This is for a series on American Muslim history, so candidates with cultural familiarity preferred!
I’m helping a PBS series look for a social media manager/content creator for an upcoming promotional campaign. The start date is ASAP, and a project timeline that currently goes to July.
This is for a series on American Muslim history, so candidates with cultural familiarity preferred!
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Just because good news is worth celebrating:
There is now a Prep medication that is an *every six month* injection.
HIV has, effectively, a vaccination.
There is now a Prep medication that is an *every six month* injection.
HIV has, effectively, a vaccination.
February 7, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Just because good news is worth celebrating:
There is now a Prep medication that is an *every six month* injection.
HIV has, effectively, a vaccination.
There is now a Prep medication that is an *every six month* injection.
HIV has, effectively, a vaccination.
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Congrats to "THE REALITY ENGINEER" by Konstantin, an Honorable Mention, Internet Archive’s 2026 Public Domain Film Remix Contest 🏅
A comedic short about a scientist who attempts to improve human life by altering reality.
Full film ➡️ archive.org/details/the-...
#PublicDomain #PublicDomainDay
A comedic short about a scientist who attempts to improve human life by altering reality.
Full film ➡️ archive.org/details/the-...
#PublicDomain #PublicDomainDay
February 6, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Congrats to "THE REALITY ENGINEER" by Konstantin, an Honorable Mention, Internet Archive’s 2026 Public Domain Film Remix Contest 🏅
A comedic short about a scientist who attempts to improve human life by altering reality.
Full film ➡️ archive.org/details/the-...
#PublicDomain #PublicDomainDay
A comedic short about a scientist who attempts to improve human life by altering reality.
Full film ➡️ archive.org/details/the-...
#PublicDomain #PublicDomainDay
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Top 10 Sculptures of All Time
www.thecollector.com/successful-r...
Books about sculptures at PG:
www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/subje...
#art #sculptures
www.thecollector.com/successful-r...
Books about sculptures at PG:
www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/subje...
#art #sculptures
February 6, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Top 10 Sculptures of All Time
www.thecollector.com/successful-r...
Books about sculptures at PG:
www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/subje...
#art #sculptures
www.thecollector.com/successful-r...
Books about sculptures at PG:
www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/subje...
#art #sculptures
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Absolutely Massive group of rays off the coast of Clearwater, Florida. I took this video this past summer. After speaking with researchers and other people I'm confident in saying this is the largest group of rays ever filmed.
#amazing #nature #animals #awesome #wildlife #ocean #spectacular
#amazing #nature #animals #awesome #wildlife #ocean #spectacular
February 5, 2026 at 8:58 PM
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The corporate mascot mouse has become depressingly relatable.
February 5, 2026 at 7:28 PM
The corporate mascot mouse has become depressingly relatable.
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Even remote Pacific fish are full of microplastics
Even remote Pacific fish are full of microplastics
Even in some of the most isolated corners of the Pacific, plastic pollution has quietly worked its way into the food web. A large analysis of fish caught around Fiji, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu found…
www.sciencedaily.com
February 5, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Even remote Pacific fish are full of microplastics
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Scott Riley tested free and open source design tools out when researching his course, Mindful Design. They actually worked out better than Figma ever could, as he explains in this article with loads of options for you.
piccalil.li/blog/the-ope...
piccalil.li/blog/the-ope...
The open source design stack
Scott Riley tested free and open source design tools out when researching his course, Mindful Design. They actually worked out better than Figma ever could, as he explains in this article with loads of...
piccalil.li
February 5, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Scott Riley tested free and open source design tools out when researching his course, Mindful Design. They actually worked out better than Figma ever could, as he explains in this article with loads of options for you.
piccalil.li/blog/the-ope...
piccalil.li/blog/the-ope...
Angine de Poitrine - Mata Zyklek (Live on KEXP)
YouTube video by KEXP
youtu.be
February 5, 2026 at 3:08 PM
enclose.horse Day 37
💎 PERFECT! 💎 100%
💎 PERFECT! 💎 100%
enclose.horse
A puzzle game about enclosing horses.
enclose.horse
February 4, 2026 at 5:27 PM
enclose.horse Day 37
💎 PERFECT! 💎 100%
💎 PERFECT! 💎 100%
Clues by Sam
A daily logic puzzle where you deduce who is a criminal!
cluesbysam.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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Interview: Cartoonist Zander Cannon on the frontlines of the Minnesota resistance: "It's truly astonishing the way that life has changed just in the last couple of weeks."
Interview: Cartoonist Zander Cannon on the frontlines of the Minnesota resistance
Cartoonist Zander Cannon talks about life on the ground in Minnesota as protests continue against ICE and its violent tactics
www.comicsbeat.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Interview: Cartoonist Zander Cannon on the frontlines of the Minnesota resistance: "It's truly astonishing the way that life has changed just in the last couple of weeks."
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Speaking of comics:
Whether this new administration “observes” it or not, it’s still Black History Month.
Here’s a list of great comics by Black creators, and/or centering Black characters & stories 🕊️ 📚
bookshop.org/lists/graphi...
Whether this new administration “observes” it or not, it’s still Black History Month.
Here’s a list of great comics by Black creators, and/or centering Black characters & stories 🕊️ 📚
bookshop.org/lists/graphi...
Graphic Novels for Black History Month
Graphic novels created by Black authors/artists, and/or centering Black stories and culture.
bookshop.org
February 1, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Speaking of comics:
Whether this new administration “observes” it or not, it’s still Black History Month.
Here’s a list of great comics by Black creators, and/or centering Black characters & stories 🕊️ 📚
bookshop.org/lists/graphi...
Whether this new administration “observes” it or not, it’s still Black History Month.
Here’s a list of great comics by Black creators, and/or centering Black characters & stories 🕊️ 📚
bookshop.org/lists/graphi...
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i know i've been pretty quiet but here's the result of my January: a totally handmade, fully-functional marionette created for a local winter-themed puppet show. she's called the Winter Maw & she'll eat you alive, just like real winter
February 2, 2026 at 9:37 PM
i know i've been pretty quiet but here's the result of my January: a totally handmade, fully-functional marionette created for a local winter-themed puppet show. she's called the Winter Maw & she'll eat you alive, just like real winter
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I miss the era of my life where this was one of my biggest concerns
February 3, 2026 at 2:32 PM
I miss the era of my life where this was one of my biggest concerns
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AI Controls (formally 'kill switch') are landing in today's Firefox Nightly, and will land with Firefox 148 later this month.
February 2, 2026 at 5:07 PM
AI Controls (formally 'kill switch') are landing in today's Firefox Nightly, and will land with Firefox 148 later this month.