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Matthew Beckman @daphsci.bsky.social · 2h

First Frost, Longfellow Park, Minneapolis.

Frost on the grass on the soccer field at Longfellow Park

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John Pfaff @johnpfaff.bsky.social · 13h

Um, ICE just coldly shot an unarmed PRIEST in the head w a pepper ball when he (and everyone around him) clearly posed no threat.

For the crime of … complaining about government policy.

Core 1A speech.

With cameras rolling, they’re sniping priests for sport.

Kurt @flglchicago.bsky.social · 14h

Here’s video of the incident

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Matthew Beckman @daphsci.bsky.social · 14h

Miser wat! Where is this? My spouse is route to NYC and would love this.

Matthew Beckman @daphsci.bsky.social · 14h

Mpls did it, got shut down by Supreme Court of Minnesota. So, the Legislature passed a new law and they went online this week, but only 5 so far and only warning and tiny fine for 2nd. Is a points system no-longer something that could be used in conjunction with cameras?

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Kendra "Gloom is My Beat" Pierre-Louis @kendrawrites.com · 15h

I know this is said a lot but if you hate immigration, you can only eat the foods of your people prior to 1492. So for people of European descent that means not just no indigenous foods (no potatoes, no tomatoes, no corn), no Mexican food and no soul food either - there's no slavery exception clause

Jake Grumbach @jakemgrumbach.bsky.social · 15h

Man…man.

www.texastribune.org/2025/10/07/t...

“Why Sergio?”: Deportation ends 36-year dream for celebrated Waco chef

Sergio Garcia built a wide following for his regional Mexican cuisine over the decades, becoming a favorite of the White House press corps visiting Waco during the Bush presidency. Then in March, ICE ...

www.texastribune.org

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Lord Businessman II @lordbusinessman.bsky.social · 18h

Every major city in Texas has a higher murder rate than Chicago

Schrödinger's Sneetch Belly @rtodkelly.bsky.social · 18h

Incredibly slimy and dishonest, but also... yes?

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Matthew Beckman @daphsci.bsky.social · 15h

I bet it has to do with aquifers.

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Matthew Beckman @daphsci.bsky.social · 16h

Makes me think of Soylent Green.

Matthew Beckman @daphsci.bsky.social · 16h

Cooked thick steel-cut oats or pearled barley.

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 21h

This is Adelita Grijalva.

She was elected to Congress two weeks ago, officially making her the final vote needed to force the release of the Epstein files.

She has still not been sworn in because Mike Johnson refuses to do so.

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Matthew Beckman @daphsci.bsky.social · 16h

I also lived in the south for 10 yrs. I think the “takeover” has been happening for decades which is why Nobles cty is 70-80% MAGA and why there will not likely be meaningful pushback outstate. My So Minn highschool mascot is a “rebel” and they won’t change it.

Matthew Beckman @daphsci.bsky.social · 16h

There’s a much racism here.

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Matthew Beckman @daphsci.bsky.social · 18h

I don't drink, but I thought the beer was apropos of the times. Sounds like they are just another major label now.

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Audra Wolfe @audrajwolfe.bsky.social · 18h

This is a direct transfer of wealth from consumers, who are paying ludicrous tariffs on necessary goods, to soybean farmers

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Matthew Beckman @daphsci.bsky.social · 18h

But, "they don't want it." But, "this is the only way to reset the market and break this cycle of China taking advantage of us." But, "it's gonna be tough for some." And, "We lost our farm, but we support T*#mp."

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James Briscoe @jamesbriscoe.bsky.social · 23h

Very sad news, John Gurdon has died.

A developmental biologist's developmental biologist, Nobel prize winner

His work is the foundation of much of today's dev & stem cell bio.

An inspiration to many, including me. Always asking questions & wanting the answers

www.magd.cam.ac.uk/news/profess...

Professor Sir John Gurdon FRS (1933-2025) | Magdalene College

Magdalene College is deeply saddened to announce the death of Professor Sir John Gurdon FRS, who served as Master of the College from 1995 to 2002.

www.magd.cam.ac.uk

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Matthew Beckman @daphsci.bsky.social · 18h

I was at an all-day symposium at the Univ Minn yesterday and one of the invited speakers from Seattle wore a buffalo plaid flannel shirt.

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Matthew Beckman @daphsci.bsky.social · 19h

What a bunch of assholes.

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Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · 20h

Hitchcock was a visionary...
nypost.com/2025/10/07/s...

Birds are behaving strangely — and it could have dire implications for humanity, scientist warns

Is it the sign of the a-flock-alypse?

nypost.com

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George Wallace @mrgeorgewallace.bsky.social · 20h

Shout out to the American Presidents who didn't... (checks notes)... hate Americans.

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Laura G Mitchell @lauragmitchell.com · 1d

I’m thoroughly annoyed that this auto shop is for some reason allowed to park cars on the sidewalk, but especially when they leave the engine running while the car blocks most of the sidewalk (as was the case here).

Mini cooper is parked on a sidewalk with the engine running

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Matthew Beckman @daphsci.bsky.social · 1d

The anti-wind folks around Albert Lea are applauding this while decrying the repeated pulling out of Mayo from their city and the escalating energy costs. They feed themselves with the left hand and punch themselves in the face with the right.

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Matthew Beckman @daphsci.bsky.social · 1d

You should really be more grateful for all of the opportunities that CBS has afforded you in this great nation. Thank you for your attention to this bootlicking.🤣

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Matthew Beckman @daphsci.bsky.social · 1d

no notes

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Matthew Beckman @daphsci.bsky.social · 1d

CBS with its failing 6% market share appoints a joke editor. Folks will have no option but to drink berry weiss to get relief.