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Jon Roket @jonroket.bsky.social · 2d

Waylon knew what's up.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 5d

In @nytopinion.nytimes.com

“The male tendency to view debates as adversarial contests that must be won at all costs is what may help to create a more alarming antiscience dynamic in the manosphere,” writes Adam Frank, a professor of astrophysics.

Opinion | How the Manosphere Hijacks Young Men’s Interest in Science

If these podcasts really wanted to nurture enthusiasm for science, they should celebrate the hard work that goes into finding the right answer.

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Jon Roket @jonroket.bsky.social · 6d

Right on. Mavis. #Respect

Jon Roket @jonroket.bsky.social · 13d

Don't let 'em.

youtu.be/58SJBhyGTHY?...

Margo Price – Don’t Let The Bastards Get You Down

YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live

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Jon Roket @jonroket.bsky.social · 20d

I mean, this observation is obvious, right?

Jon Roket @jonroket.bsky.social · 21d

I'm not sure a bubble is a "disappointing technology that is overhyped and not useful," but, rather, an asset that is overvalued by a large group relative to the ability for companies to extract profit/productivity commensurate with the valuation/expense. Offered respectfully; could be wrong.

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Jon Roket @jonroket.bsky.social · 22d

Latvia. #Respect

24Hours Ukraine @24hoursukraine.bsky.social · 22d

🇺🇦🇱🇻Latvia has delivered another batch of Patria 6x6 armored personnel carriers to Ukraine.

❤️THANK YOU LATVIA

Jon Roket @jonroket.bsky.social · 22d

Almost dropped by the label.

Chris Fetters @bekindhere.bsky.social · 22d

#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge

1973 unranked

Rosalita
Bruce Springsteen

From The Wild, the Innocent & The E Street Shuffle. Brilliant album sold poorly and almost got him dropped by the label.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlsB...

Rosalita (Come Out Tonight) (Phoenix, 78) (from Thrill Hill Vault 1976-1978)

YouTube video by BruceSpringsteenVEVO

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Jon Roket @jonroket.bsky.social · 22d

Does the court know the difference, though?

Lawrence Hurley @lawrencehurley.bsky.social · 22d

NEW: Bemoaning the lack of civics education, Justice Sonia Sotomayor wonders if Americans know the difference between a president and a king:
www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...

Justice Sotomayor questions if Americans know the difference between presidents and kings

The liberal justice was speaking about the importance of civics education at a conference in New York.

www.nbcnews.com

Jon Roket @jonroket.bsky.social · 23d

"'Opti' from the eye and 'Grab' from where you grab it."

CNN @cnn.com · 23d

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has told analysts that people without smart glasses may one day be at a "significant cognitive disadvantage" compared to those who do use the tech: https://cnn.it/47L2Y5a

Jon Roket @jonroket.bsky.social · 24d

Three famous alumni of Logan Square's St. John Berchmans School: Richard Nickel, Marilu Henner, Patty Blagojevich.

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Jon Roket @jonroket.bsky.social · 25d

Panels falling off Cybertrucks, though?

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 25d

Elon Musk has disrupted one industry after another, from space rockets and electric vehicles to humanoid robots.

His latest target: the stodgy club of mobile networks.

Elon Musk eyes next target after cars, rockets and robots

The tech entrepreneur has upended one business after another. Now he may be going after our phone networks.

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Jon Roket @jonroket.bsky.social · 25d

Please clap.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 26d

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said former Trump adviser Elon Musk was “backward” in his efforts to cut government waste through the firings led by the U.S. DOGE Service.

Lutnick says Musk was ‘backward’ in cutting government

The commerce secretary said the billionaire’s efforts focused too much on reducing the workforce rather than targeting waste.

www.washingtonpost.com

Jon Roket @jonroket.bsky.social · 26d

"On the bass, Derek Smalls. He wrote this!"

Jake Cole @jakecole.bsky.social · 26d

Underrated bit in This Is Spinal Tap is one of the few bits you can’t quote which is at the end when, Nigel-less, they briefly pivot into jazz fusion to the loud disapproval of their 100 remaining American fans

Jon Roket @jonroket.bsky.social · Sep 8

Two computers set to play endless chess matches against each other.

Jon Roket @jonroket.bsky.social · Sep 8

RV. Burning boats. Free airfare. Book deals. Broadway cameo. Upsidedown flag. Clown show.

Evan Bernick, a finite mode with a smol hooman and a lorg floof @evanbernick.bsky.social · Sep 7

This is from Justice Barrett’s new book. I’ll just observe that it‘s a very strange metaphor to use to describe the decision to move to Washington D.C. to become a Supreme Court Justice. www.cbsnews.com/news/book-ex...

Jesse and I had a very brief time to make one of the biggest decisions in our marriage. His position was full support
on one condition: if we did it, we had to "burn the boats." The phrase comes from a military strategy used by Alexander the Great, who, after landing on the shores of enemy territory, ordered his men to burn the ships they had come in. With the option of exit gone, there was no choice but to forge ahead, no matter the
challenge. Likewise for us.

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Jack El-Hai @jackelhai.bsky.social · Sep 4

#Writing: "Do not expect applause. Be prepared for silence. That is how real work happens." – Toni Morrison

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Jon Roket @jonroket.bsky.social · Sep 4

I'll never get over Steve Martin reading John Candy's extended, cut lines from "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" in his 2024 autobiographical documentary. #friendship #respect

Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · Sep 4

Beyond excited for this.

John Candy: I Like Me - Official Trailer | Prime Video

YouTube video by Prime Video

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Jon Roket @jonroket.bsky.social · Sep 3

Maybe something in two weeks, though?

The Guardian @theguardian.com · Sep 3

Ukraine war briefing: No action from Trump as another Putin deadline passes

US president just ‘very disappointed’ in Russian ruler; Trump had promised to get Putin to negotiating table with Volodymr Zelenskyy. What we know on day 1,288

www.theguardian.com

Jon Roket @jonroket.bsky.social · Sep 3

Champagne. RV. Upsidedown flag. Broadway cameo. Clown show.

CNN @cnn.com · Sep 2

CNN obtained access to Barrett's memoir, in which the justice also takes on religious bias and details her decision-making process, revealing that her chambers once celebrated with champagne when other justices joined a "particularly tricky" opinion of hers. https://cnn.it/45YXtwV

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UNITED24 @u24.gov.ua · Aug 29

This was an extremely hard week. Thank you for standing with us all the way. We truly need this right now.

Believe in Ukraine.
#StandWithUkraine

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Jon Roket @jonroket.bsky.social · Aug 21

Vaclav Havel. #Respect

Jon Roket @jonroket.bsky.social · Aug 17

In two weeks, though?

CNN @cnn.com · Aug 17

US President Donald Trump said that Chinese President Xi Jinping told him China would not invade Taiwan while Trump is in office.

Trump says Xi told him China will not invade Taiwan while he is US president | CNN

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Chinese President Xi Jinping told him China would not invade Taiwan while Trump is in office.

www.cnn.com

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Jon Roket @jonroket.bsky.social · Aug 16

Wondering how/where to see "My Undesirable Friends: Part I - Last Air in Moscow" here in Chicago. Wondering if @robertloerzel.bsky.social might have any idea.

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Great art on Bluesky @art.feediverse.org · Aug 15

To Have the Apprentice in the Sun, 1914 #marcelduchamp #duchamp

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