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Connor Esterwood PhD @connoresterwood.bsky.social · 4h

"...Because your manuscript was not given a high priority rating during the initial screening process, unfortunately we have decided not to proceed to in-depth review. We are therefore notifying you so that you can seek publication elsewhere."

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Veena Dubal @veenadubal.bsky.social · 12h

“A rival..petition began circulating.., calling on the Rutgers chapter of Turning Point USA to be disbanded, accusing it of inciting violence & promoting hate speech…that petition had..several hundred more than the original petition calling for Dr. Bray’s firing.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/n...

Rutgers Expert on Antifa Tries to Flee to Spain After Death Threats

www.nytimes.com

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Xin Ye @xinye-eva.bsky.social · Aug 31

My first in-person RO-MAN!

#ieeeroman #hri

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Annette Masterson @ammasters.bsky.social · Aug 27

It's been a great time #ieeeroman2025!

Lionel P. Robert Jr. @lionelprobertjr.bsky.social · Aug 26

@ieeeras.bsky.social #ieeeroman2025
#roman2025

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boo-randon is spooky now @dimcheff.wtf · 2d

mhmmmmmm "real human person"

i told an xfinity customer service agent that i live in ann arbor and it (pretty sure a human is not involved!) replied:

Oh great! Ann Arbor is a popular university town, culinary hotspot, and tech hub with a walkable, accessible downtown. Experience the University of Michigan, globally inspired dining, unique retail, and world-class arts and culture.

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Jared Holt @jaredlholt.bsky.social · 2d

This really makes it sound like a Border Patrol agent tried to kill an anti-ICE activist in Chicago and DHS lied to cover for him

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 2d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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Jason Morgan @jasonmorganmi.bsky.social · 5d

🚨HUGE WIN for Michigan transit! 🚍

We just secured a record $160 MILLION increase — the largest in state history 🙌

Thanks to relentless transit advocates, pro-transit legislators, and @gretchenwhitmer.bsky.social!

More buses 🚌 Future trains 🚆 More service ✅ More communities connected!

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Adam Goodman @akgood.bsky.social · 5d

Serious (and at least in my circles, quite unexpected!) win here. Kudos to Jason and many others for getting this done! 🎉🙌

Jason Morgan @jasonmorganmi.bsky.social · 5d

🚨HUGE WIN for Michigan transit! 🚍

We just secured a record $160 MILLION increase — the largest in state history 🙌

Thanks to relentless transit advocates, pro-transit legislators, and @gretchenwhitmer.bsky.social!

More buses 🚌 Future trains 🚆 More service ✅ More communities connected!

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 5d

Switzerland is “rich in something vanishingly rare in the rest of the world: common sense. This is most apparent in the way the Swiss get around…a model of sensible, sustainable — and yes, even enjoyable — transit. It’s simply the best transportation system in the world.” Via @taras-grescoe.com

Anatomy of the Swiss Revolution

How Switzerland Engineered Itself into Becoming the World's Greatest Transit Nation

www.highspeed.blog

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Connor Esterwood PhD @connoresterwood.bsky.social · 6d

Oh good they fixed it 😵‍💫

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Connor Esterwood PhD @connoresterwood.bsky.social · 7d

Looks permanent.... @qlinedetroit ?

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Consumer Reports @consumerreports.org · 9d

“The dramatic difference in price increases from company to company underscores the need for drivers to compare rates to avoid overpaying,” says CR's Martin Lachter. (via @cnbc.com)

These car insurance companies are the least likely to raise rates

According to Consumer Reports, 60% of drivers say their car insurance premiums increased last year.

www.cnbc.com

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Connor Esterwood PhD @connoresterwood.bsky.social · 9d

What's the story on that. Historic train or just a CSX purchased piece?

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 9d

Electricity now costs up to 267% more than it did five years ago in areas near data centers.

www.bloomberg.com/graphics/202...

AI Data Centers Are Sending Power Bills Soaring

Wholesale electricity costs as much as 267% more than it did five years ago in areas near data centers. That’s being passed on to customers.

www.bloomberg.com

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Alex is not spooky at all. @lengau.net · 9d

Today's adventure driving to downtown #AnnArbor: the only reason I didn't park *directly* outside my destination was because I wanted to charge my car. I do not understand these people who keep telling #a2council that there's not enough parking downtown.

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Laura Kate Dale - LauraKBuzz @laurakbuzz.bsky.social · 10d

Welp, EA is now owned by a group including the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund and Trump's son in law Jared Kushner (CEO of Affinity Partners).

Good luck Bioware - I wish your brand of queer centric RPGs good luck...

www.eurogamer.net/ea-privately...

EA privately acquired in $55bn deal by group of investors, including Saudi Arabia's investment fund and Donald Trump's son-in-law

EA has officially been acquired by a group of investors including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund in a private tr…

www.eurogamer.net

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Ian McQue @ianmcque.bsky.social · 11d

Familiar face here?

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New York Transit Museum @nytransitmuseum.bsky.social · 11d

#TransitTrivia: Much of the 1995 film “Die Hard with a Vengeance" was filmed in #NYC, although this scene was not. However, the subway cars shown are real #NYCsubway cars purchased from the New York City Transit Authority. Do you know their model? How accurate do you think the set is?

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Climate and Transit @climateandtransit.bsky.social · 11d

Was dodging sniper fire from specialized commando antifa squads to get this photo of the crime train today

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The A.V. Club @avclub.com · 12d

Okatsuka posted the censorship rules for the controversial comedy festival, noting how many "You can’t say anything anymore!" comedians have signed on.
www.avclub.com/riyadh-comed...

Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka posts contract after turning down Riyadh Comedy Festival

www.avclub.com

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Wizard Thief Fighter @wizardthieffighter.bsky.social · 12d

Broken Head Mountain

(from the vault, 2018)

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Daniel @streicher.io · 14d

Cool new way for cars to kill people

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Ray Delahanty | CityNerd @nerd4cities.bsky.social · 12d

For awhile now I’ve been resigned to never having a video reach the million-view mark. I was honestly OK with it! I just figured the stuff I do is way too niche. Oh well

Thumbnail for August 2025 Vegas Loop video, now with a million views

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Connor Esterwood PhD @connoresterwood.bsky.social · 13d

Well that's a downgrade from real-time tracking...

#detroit #qline #transit

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damnarbor.bsky.social @damnarbor.bsky.social · 13d

I regret to inform you that the usual suspects are gearing up to opposed this fall's WISD Millage. #a2Council campaignfinance.us/washtenaw.mi...

CampaignFinance.us - Washtenaw County, Michigan

campaignfinance.us

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