GenXCatLady
@genxcatlady.bsky.social
Twitter refugee from NC. Love my family (including the cats), nature, and good conversation. I've been a cat lady since long before it was a political group, so please don't assume anything.
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GenXCatLady
@genxcatlady.bsky.social
· Nov 11
Let me be clear. If you are not old enough to have seen any of the original Star Wars movies in a theater, then you are a kid. I don't care if you're middle aged with children, responsibilities, or even power. You will always be a kid to me.
Older GenX (and young boomers) understand.
Older GenX (and young boomers) understand.
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The US tariff level is now the highest since the 1930s and about six times what it was when Trump took office.
Trump Tariffs Are Already Stunting World Growth
I’m Malcolm Scott, international economics editor in Sydney. Today, we look at Shawn Donnan’s reporting on the economic drag from Trump’s tariff campaign. Send us feedback and tips to [email protected]. And if you aren’t yet signed up to receive this newsletter, you can do so here.
bloom.bg
July 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The US tariff level is now the highest since the 1930s and about six times what it was when Trump took office.
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This might be my favourite cat meme of 2025 so far
July 8, 2025 at 9:51 PM
This might be my favourite cat meme of 2025 so far
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If you're laughing about 20 kids missing in a flood, I'm not really convinced about the moral superiority you claim over MAGA.
July 4, 2025 at 11:48 PM
If you're laughing about 20 kids missing in a flood, I'm not really convinced about the moral superiority you claim over MAGA.
Oh, this is a good one
Why has nobody used the phrase "Quid Pro Cuomo" here
I do not regret to inform you that we're gonna win
June 26, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Oh, this is a good one
Oof.
You gotta use that middle initial, boys. Trust me.
“Kon is the oldest of five boys, which includes his brothers Kager, Kinston, Kash and Kid.”
June 26, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Oof.
This post tells you EVERYTHING you need to know aboutSouthern families.
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Back home in Kentucky and the first thing I get asked after stumbling upstairs this morning for coffee by my proper Southern Woman mom:
“Now are you coming to church or are you going to meet us at the Shoney’s after for breakfast?”
“Now are you coming to church or are you going to meet us at the Shoney’s after for breakfast?”
June 15, 2025 at 12:18 PM
This post tells you EVERYTHING you need to know aboutSouthern families.
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Hi everyone
I was denied entry, detained, and deported from the USA over the last 48 hours because of my reporting on the Columbia student protests
I arrived back in Melbourne hours ago and had my phone handed back to me upon landing
I was denied entry, detained, and deported from the USA over the last 48 hours because of my reporting on the Columbia student protests
I arrived back in Melbourne hours ago and had my phone handed back to me upon landing
June 14, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Hi everyone
I was denied entry, detained, and deported from the USA over the last 48 hours because of my reporting on the Columbia student protests
I arrived back in Melbourne hours ago and had my phone handed back to me upon landing
I was denied entry, detained, and deported from the USA over the last 48 hours because of my reporting on the Columbia student protests
I arrived back in Melbourne hours ago and had my phone handed back to me upon landing
People died and are suffering. He really doesn’t care.
Trump denies aid for Arkansas after storms that killed more than 40 people
Trump denies aid for Arkansas after storms that killed more than 40 people
Latest denial of disaster funding comes as Trump has repeatedly stated he wants to eliminate Fema
www.theguardian.com
April 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
People died and are suffering. He really doesn’t care.
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HATZIUS: “.. recent dollar depreciation of 5 per cent on a broad trade-weighted basis has considerably further to go.”
@financialtimes.com $DXY
www.ft.com/content/976e...
@financialtimes.com $DXY
www.ft.com/content/976e...
April 24, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Hopeful news. Now we just need to get it through the approval process.
GOOD NEWS! Researchers at the University of Buffalo have developed a nanoparticle-based vaccine candidate for H5N1 avian influenza (clade 2.3.4.4b) that achieved 100% PROTECTION in preclinical trials. The vaccine is under development for potential use in BOTH veterinary AND human medicine. 🧪🧵⬇️
April 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Hopeful news. Now we just need to get it through the approval process.
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Excited to share our new paper in Vaccine! We surveyed US adults on #mpox Clade Ib awareness, attitudes, and #vaccine intent.
Findings: 58% would vaccinate if recommended—up from 2022—but gaps in knowledge and trust remain.
📄 doi.org/10.1016/j.va...
#mpox #Vaccines #InfectiousDiseases
Findings: 58% would vaccinate if recommended—up from 2022—but gaps in knowledge and trust remain.
📄 doi.org/10.1016/j.va...
#mpox #Vaccines #InfectiousDiseases
April 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Excited to share our new paper in Vaccine! We surveyed US adults on #mpox Clade Ib awareness, attitudes, and #vaccine intent.
Findings: 58% would vaccinate if recommended—up from 2022—but gaps in knowledge and trust remain.
📄 doi.org/10.1016/j.va...
#mpox #Vaccines #InfectiousDiseases
Findings: 58% would vaccinate if recommended—up from 2022—but gaps in knowledge and trust remain.
📄 doi.org/10.1016/j.va...
#mpox #Vaccines #InfectiousDiseases
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This is what happens when liars are in charge.
April 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
This is what happens when liars are in charge.
I truly don’t care if this is real or not. The concept is just worth believing it.
Well, that'd traumatize me forever.
To prevent deer from being hit by cars Finland has tried using reflective paint. (https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/avoid-deer-strikes-finland-painting-deer-antlers-reflective-paint-180949792/)
File this under "solutions to modern problems that summon the old gods."
File this under "solutions to modern problems that summon the old gods."
April 20, 2025 at 11:57 PM
I truly don’t care if this is real or not. The concept is just worth believing it.
I can already hear @michellekinney.com laughing gleefully.
Powerful House leadership chair, Stefanik poised to take on Hochul for NY Governor
Powerful House leadership chair, Stefanik poised to take on Hochul for NY Governor
April 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
I can already hear @michellekinney.com laughing gleefully.
Powerful House leadership chair, Stefanik poised to take on Hochul for NY Governor
Powerful House leadership chair, Stefanik poised to take on Hochul for NY Governor
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It works. The government here largely works. Because we are so spoiled by how well it works, we are letting a fool convince us it is broken.
In 90 years of social security, we have never had a check bounce or be late, but they want you to believe the system is broken.
April 16, 2025 at 1:48 PM
It works. The government here largely works. Because we are so spoiled by how well it works, we are letting a fool convince us it is broken.
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Pro-natalists: you need to have at least 10 kids
Normal people: why, are you expecting half of them to die before puberty due to lack of modern health and sanitation?
Pro-natalists: you're never gonna believe what we also advocate
Normal people: why, are you expecting half of them to die before puberty due to lack of modern health and sanitation?
Pro-natalists: you're never gonna believe what we also advocate
April 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Pro-natalists: you need to have at least 10 kids
Normal people: why, are you expecting half of them to die before puberty due to lack of modern health and sanitation?
Pro-natalists: you're never gonna believe what we also advocate
Normal people: why, are you expecting half of them to die before puberty due to lack of modern health and sanitation?
Pro-natalists: you're never gonna believe what we also advocate
"Strong lesbian-with-a-clipboard vibes" is truly one of the highest compliments that can be paid to anyone.
Janet is as steady as a three-wheeler with handbrakes. I chose her because she has strong lesbian-with-a-clipboard vibes. But not even Janet can put spin on this market.
I actually want to tell everyone, “I’m fine because I’m country. I’ve got a mattress and I’m not afraid to use it.”
I actually want to tell everyone, “I’m fine because I’m country. I’ve got a mattress and I’m not afraid to use it.”
April 7, 2025 at 7:53 PM
"Strong lesbian-with-a-clipboard vibes" is truly one of the highest compliments that can be paid to anyone.
Woah...
Saxophone legend Branford Marsalis, who lived in Durham from 2002 to 2024, is an artist-in-residence at NCCU. “Belonging” is his 32nd release.
On "Belonging," Former Durhamite Branford Marsalis Reimagines the Keith Jarrett Classic
Saxophone legend Marsalis, who lived in Durham from 2022 to 2024, still teaches at NCCU. "Belonging" is his 32nd release.
indyweek.com
April 7, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Woah...
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I remember when I bought Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia I couldn't find it in the horror section and the girl working at the bookstore said it was in the historical fiction section.
I said, "But it's set in 1993."
She said, "Yeah, that's historical."
I said, "But it's set in 1993."
She said, "Yeah, that's historical."
April 7, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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DOGE spending money to move 70-year old magnetic tape to modern digital storage is one of the most foolish things the Muskrats have done.
It's on 70-year old tape B/C WE CAN STILL READ 70yo tape!
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Now try reading something from a 30yo hard drive.
www.tomshardware.com/pc-component...
It's on 70-year old tape B/C WE CAN STILL READ 70yo tape!
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Now try reading something from a 30yo hard drive.
www.tomshardware.com/pc-component...
U.S. Gov't eliminates tape data storage at the GSA to save $1M per year, but tape isn't dead yet
But the triumphant social media post gets a Community Note.
www.tomshardware.com
April 7, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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One man just wiped out $10 trillion in wealth, is destroying centuries-old legal protections, and seems determined to unravel humanity’s greatest public health achievement. In 3 months.
I don’t know how we get out of this. But if we do, one person can never have that kind of power again.
I don’t know how we get out of this. But if we do, one person can never have that kind of power again.
April 7, 2025 at 3:31 AM
One man just wiped out $10 trillion in wealth, is destroying centuries-old legal protections, and seems determined to unravel humanity’s greatest public health achievement. In 3 months.
I don’t know how we get out of this. But if we do, one person can never have that kind of power again.
I don’t know how we get out of this. But if we do, one person can never have that kind of power again.
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Boycotting the grocery store until they start buying an equivalent volume of groceries from me
April 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Boycotting the grocery store until they start buying an equivalent volume of groceries from me
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Reminder that Congress could, at any time, pass legislation canceling these tariffs and then vote to override a veto.
As prices rise and your 401(k) falls, don't let lawmakers get away with acting like powerless observers of the onslaught. Together they can kill it if they want.
As prices rise and your 401(k) falls, don't let lawmakers get away with acting like powerless observers of the onslaught. Together they can kill it if they want.
April 4, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Reminder that Congress could, at any time, pass legislation canceling these tariffs and then vote to override a veto.
As prices rise and your 401(k) falls, don't let lawmakers get away with acting like powerless observers of the onslaught. Together they can kill it if they want.
As prices rise and your 401(k) falls, don't let lawmakers get away with acting like powerless observers of the onslaught. Together they can kill it if they want.
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they really need to invent a second type of money these guys can play around with separate from the money I need to buy food. Business Money. Money 2
April 2, 2025 at 8:33 PM
they really need to invent a second type of money these guys can play around with separate from the money I need to buy food. Business Money. Money 2