Paul Nakroshis / ac1si
@portlandphysics.bsky.social
Physics professor, father, trail runner, photographer, and mediocre pianist.
Working on becoming fluent in French.
Use Julia for all my computing.
Amateur radio callsign: AC1SI and WSEL715 (gmrs)
portlandphysics.me
mainesight.com
Working on becoming fluent in French.
Use Julia for all my computing.
Amateur radio callsign: AC1SI and WSEL715 (gmrs)
portlandphysics.me
mainesight.com
Almost caught up on grading today, entered the physics summer school schedule, wrote letter of support for my colleague’s sabbatical, and worked on Partita #2 and K331. Now time to write a quantum exam and do my French homework. phew.
November 12, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Almost caught up on grading today, entered the physics summer school schedule, wrote letter of support for my colleague’s sabbatical, and worked on Partita #2 and K331. Now time to write a quantum exam and do my French homework. phew.
I support this. We need to back progressive candidates in the Democratic Party that will stand up and fight for everyday Americans. We need national universal healthcare, a livable wage, and have the rich pay their fair share.
indivisible.org/statements/i...
indivisible.org/statements/i...
Indivisible Launches its Largest Primary Program in Response to Senate Democrats Surrendering on the Shutdown Vote
indivisible.org
November 11, 2025 at 1:16 AM
I support this. We need to back progressive candidates in the Democratic Party that will stand up and fight for everyday Americans. We need national universal healthcare, a livable wage, and have the rich pay their fair share.
indivisible.org/statements/i...
indivisible.org/statements/i...
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The key to understanding a lot of US politics is that the unspoken premise on which it all rests is that personhood begins at a certain tax bracket.
Lots going on but from outside it seems that at least part of the calculus was that flight disruption for middle class and up travelers matters more than life disruption for untold numbers who’ll be deprived of health care.
November 10, 2025 at 12:54 PM
The key to understanding a lot of US politics is that the unspoken premise on which it all rests is that personhood begins at a certain tax bracket.
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This is what premiums spike to for a man with cancer who is a taxi driver in AZ (met his son). This is Ambetter, operated by private health insurer Centene. It's why we need to extend the ACA credits & fight for Medicare for All.
November 9, 2025 at 11:22 PM
This is what premiums spike to for a man with cancer who is a taxi driver in AZ (met his son). This is Ambetter, operated by private health insurer Centene. It's why we need to extend the ACA credits & fight for Medicare for All.
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A leader would not have lost eight colleagues tonight. This happened because you let it happen or because you’ve totally lost control of the caucus in one of the most important moments since you’ve been Democratic leader. Either way, it’s on you. You need to step down. We need someone who can lead.
Democrats have been fighting for months to address America's healthcare crisis
For the millions who will lose coverage
For people with cancer who won't get the care they need
For working families who can't afford to pay $25K more a year for healthcare
We will keep fighting
For the millions who will lose coverage
For people with cancer who won't get the care they need
For working families who can't afford to pay $25K more a year for healthcare
We will keep fighting
November 10, 2025 at 4:23 AM
A leader would not have lost eight colleagues tonight. This happened because you let it happen or because you’ve totally lost control of the caucus in one of the most important moments since you’ve been Democratic leader. Either way, it’s on you. You need to step down. We need someone who can lead.
Looks like we need a democratic socialist to run against Angus King in 2030. Not too damn pleased with him caving to the republicans.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Looks like we need a democratic socialist to run against Angus King in 2030. Not too damn pleased with him caving to the republicans.
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Whitecap Mtn, Maine
November 9, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Whitecap Mtn, Maine
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Yes, Mr. President: You’re right. We do have “the worst health care” of any major country.
Despite spending twice as much per capita, we are the only major country not to guarantee health care to all as a human right.
The solution: Medicare for All.
Despite spending twice as much per capita, we are the only major country not to guarantee health care to all as a human right.
The solution: Medicare for All.
November 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Yes, Mr. President: You’re right. We do have “the worst health care” of any major country.
Despite spending twice as much per capita, we are the only major country not to guarantee health care to all as a human right.
The solution: Medicare for All.
Despite spending twice as much per capita, we are the only major country not to guarantee health care to all as a human right.
The solution: Medicare for All.
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Senate update: Republicans are now trying to sneak a backdoor national abortion ban into their government funding bill. Republicans will stop at nothing to control women's health care decisions.
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Senate update: Republicans are now trying to sneak a backdoor national abortion ban into their government funding bill. Republicans will stop at nothing to control women's health care decisions.
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REMINDER: A socialist act by a New Yorker was a major reason why polio was eliminated in the US.
November 4, 2025 at 10:41 PM
REMINDER: A socialist act by a New Yorker was a major reason why polio was eliminated in the US.
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We are pleased to announce our discovery of #GW241011 and #GW241110
Both come from binary black holes where one black hole is much larger than the other. The larger black holes have large spin. Could these black holes have formed in a previous merger?
ligo.org/science-summ...
#O4IsHere 🔭🧪⚛️☄️
Both come from binary black holes where one black hole is much larger than the other. The larger black holes have large spin. Could these black holes have formed in a previous merger?
ligo.org/science-summ...
#O4IsHere 🔭🧪⚛️☄️
October 29, 2025 at 1:58 PM
We are pleased to announce our discovery of #GW241011 and #GW241110
Both come from binary black holes where one black hole is much larger than the other. The larger black holes have large spin. Could these black holes have formed in a previous merger?
ligo.org/science-summ...
#O4IsHere 🔭🧪⚛️☄️
Both come from binary black holes where one black hole is much larger than the other. The larger black holes have large spin. Could these black holes have formed in a previous merger?
ligo.org/science-summ...
#O4IsHere 🔭🧪⚛️☄️
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"But" --> and
"a party" --> the Republican party
"rebuilding" -->building
"brand" --> fascist brand
There. Fixed it for you @nytimes.com
WTAF??
"a party" --> the Republican party
"rebuilding" -->building
"brand" --> fascist brand
There. Fixed it for you @nytimes.com
WTAF??
November 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
"But" --> and
"a party" --> the Republican party
"rebuilding" -->building
"brand" --> fascist brand
There. Fixed it for you @nytimes.com
WTAF??
"a party" --> the Republican party
"rebuilding" -->building
"brand" --> fascist brand
There. Fixed it for you @nytimes.com
WTAF??
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A more convenient form of Terry Wallace's statement.
A Former Director of the Los Alamos National Laboratory Speaks Out
A Former Director of the Los Alamos National Laboratory Speaks Out - Lawyers, Guns & Money
Terry Wallace, 11th director of the Los Alamos Laboratory, posted this on his facebook page: On December 18, 1970, a nuclear weapons test was conducted in an underground shaft at the Nevada Test Site. The test, code-named Baneberry, was detonated at a depth of about 900 feet. Baneberry was a relatively small weapons test and […]
www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:22 PM
A more convenient form of Terry Wallace's statement.
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Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, said on Tuesday it would vote against ratifying Tesla CEO Elon Musk's proposed compensation package, containing shares worth up to $1 trillion, at an annual general meeting this week.
Norway wealth fund to vote against Musk's $1 trillion Tesla pay package
Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, said on Tuesday it would vote against ratifying Tesla CEO Elon Musk's proposed compensation package, containing shares worth up to $1 trillion, at an annual general meeting this week.
reut.rs
November 4, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, said on Tuesday it would vote against ratifying Tesla CEO Elon Musk's proposed compensation package, containing shares worth up to $1 trillion, at an annual general meeting this week.
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"Today, the top 1% have more wealth than the bottom 95% of humanity combined. Graham understands this, and at a time when too many politicians take their cues from billionaires and corporate lobbyists, he has chosen to stand with the working class.” — @uaw.org President Shawn Fain
November 3, 2025 at 4:11 PM
"Today, the top 1% have more wealth than the bottom 95% of humanity combined. Graham understands this, and at a time when too many politicians take their cues from billionaires and corporate lobbyists, he has chosen to stand with the working class.” — @uaw.org President Shawn Fain
is anyone going to sue CBS over this? www.thedailybeast.com/cbs-cuts-don...
CBS Cuts Trump’s Corruption Tantrum From ‘60 Minutes’ Edit
The moment Trump got testy was missing from Sunday night’s interview.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 3, 2025 at 12:40 PM
is anyone going to sue CBS over this? www.thedailybeast.com/cbs-cuts-don...
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Vaccines are one of humanity’s greatest scientific achievements.
The fact that members of one political party in the US wants to destroy vaccines signals how unserious they are and how they should not be allowed to govern.
The fact that members of one political party in the US wants to destroy vaccines signals how unserious they are and how they should not be allowed to govern.
FL is moving forward w/ plan to end all childhood vaccine mandates. Starting with hepatitis B, chickenpox, and the bacteria causing meningitis and pneumonia. Then next year GOP FL legislature is expected to revisit 1977 law re: whooping cough, measles, polio, rubella, mumps, diphtheria, and tetanus.
October 31, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Vaccines are one of humanity’s greatest scientific achievements.
The fact that members of one political party in the US wants to destroy vaccines signals how unserious they are and how they should not be allowed to govern.
The fact that members of one political party in the US wants to destroy vaccines signals how unserious they are and how they should not be allowed to govern.
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Happy 43rd anniversary of Gary Larson’s Cow Tools Apology – or at least it’s 43 years since The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, printed this:
October 29, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Happy 43rd anniversary of Gary Larson’s Cow Tools Apology – or at least it’s 43 years since The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, printed this:
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so mike johhnson lied when he said earlier today that there was no legal way to access the contingency funds
> "a September contingency plan, since deleted from the USDA’s website...said Congress intended 'that SNAP’s operations should continue' and that contingency funds 'are also available to fund participant benefits in the event that a lapse occurs [mid-fiscal year]'"
www.huffpost.com/entry/govern...
www.huffpost.com/entry/govern...
Trump Administration Buries Legal Memo Suggesting It Could Pay November Food Benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, which administers the food program, says its hands are tied by the shutdown.
www.huffpost.com
October 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
so mike johhnson lied when he said earlier today that there was no legal way to access the contingency funds
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I am looking forward to America's Nuremberg trials when sanity and democracy are restored. There simply can't be amnesty for the shit that is happening now.
October 26, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I am looking forward to America's Nuremberg trials when sanity and democracy are restored. There simply can't be amnesty for the shit that is happening now.
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The mainstream media is not reporting on the obvious mental decline of trump—but here is an excellent interview about this very obvious issue: youtu.be/Mzz_xOjwsH8?...
#25thAmmendment #impeach #saveDemocracy
#25thAmmendment #impeach #saveDemocracy
Trump's Cognitive Collapse is Clear: Psychologist | The Daily Beast Podcast
YouTube video by The Daily Beast
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October 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The mainstream media is not reporting on the obvious mental decline of trump—but here is an excellent interview about this very obvious issue: youtu.be/Mzz_xOjwsH8?...
#25thAmmendment #impeach #saveDemocracy
#25thAmmendment #impeach #saveDemocracy
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Scientific Modeling Cheatsheet: SciML has published a quick reference cheatsheet translating hundreds of functions between Julia, Python and MATLAB. Click here for more. sciml.github.io/Scientific_M...
#JuliaLang #SciML #Python #MATLAB #ScientificComputing #DataScience #Cheatsheet #Engineering
#JuliaLang #SciML #Python #MATLAB #ScientificComputing #DataScience #Cheatsheet #Engineering
October 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Scientific Modeling Cheatsheet: SciML has published a quick reference cheatsheet translating hundreds of functions between Julia, Python and MATLAB. Click here for more. sciml.github.io/Scientific_M...
#JuliaLang #SciML #Python #MATLAB #ScientificComputing #DataScience #Cheatsheet #Engineering
#JuliaLang #SciML #Python #MATLAB #ScientificComputing #DataScience #Cheatsheet #Engineering