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Joyce Mihara Boss
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Sacred landscapes and soundscapes / myth and tale / roots go deep / kyūdō / Godzilla
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Congress just loudly rebuked Trump on his rancid Epstein cover up.

Now it must rebuke him for attempting to surrender Ukraine to Putin. Let’s work together to deliver a very loud vote of “no confidence” in the days ahead.

My latest 👇
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Congress Rebuked Trump On His Epstein Cover Up. Now It Must Rebuke Him On His Surrendering Of Ukraine To Putin
“The President’s appeasement plan to Russia is forcing our hand" - Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.)
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November 22, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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The first copy of my new book arrived from the publisher yesterday. Even 20 books in, that's a special moment
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Shameless Self-Promotion
You might want to skip this one
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July 19, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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carlosfnorena.bsky.social
The narrowing of what we imagine as "the liberal arts" to a subset of humanities subjects (literature, philosophy, art, etc.) should be rejected.

The liberal arts in fact embrace *the whole range* of non-pre-professional subjects, including the natural sciences.

That's the vision we should defend.
July 18, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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self.agency
in case you're wondering, "what's the harm in claiming an extinct species has been brought back from the dead" when it most certainly has not, our interior secretary is already using it to justify taking animals off the endangered species list
The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is to work with others to “conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.” The Department of the Interior is excited about the potential of “de-extinction” technology and how it may serve broader purposes beyond the recovery of lost species, including strengthening biodiversity protection efforts and helping endangered or at-risk species. The Endangered Species List has become like the Hotel California: once a species enters, they never leave. In fact, 97 percent of species that are added to the endangered list remain there. This is because the status quo is focused on regulation more than innovation. It’s time to fundamentally change how we think about species conservation. Going forward, we must celebrate removals from the endangered list - not additions. The only thing we’d like to see go extinct is the need for an endangered species list to exist. We need to continue improving recovery efforts to make that a reality, and the marvel of “de-extinction” technology can help forge a future where populations are never at risk. Since the dawn of our nation, it has been innovation – not regulation – that has spawned American greatness. The revival of the Dire Wolf heralds the advent of a thrilling new era of scientific wonder, showcasing how the concept of “de-extinction” can serve as a bedrock for modern species conservation. The Dire Wolf revival carries profound cultural significance as it embodies strength and courage that is deeply encoded within the DNA of American identity and tribal heritage. Breakthroughs of this nature will inspire leading minds and future generations of innovators to chase the impossible, capture it, and unleash its potential! The Department of the Interior looks forward to a vibrant future full of innovation that advances core missions such as wildlife conservation.
April 8, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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hirokoyoda.bsky.social
Today is the anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake. Let me tell you a story about a Shinto priest who returned to the evacuation zone to tend to shrines cut off from human contact by fallout. Through his struggle you can sense how much we lost on 3/11. blog.hirokoyoda.com/p/the-priest...
The Priest of Japan's Forbidden Zone
Remembering the March 11, 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake
blog.hirokoyoda.com
March 11, 2025 at 3:38 AM
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Here I react to the shameful encounter between American leaders and media and the Ukrainian president. No doubt there were more, but I saw five failures on our side: of hospitality, decency, democracy, strategy, and independence. Please watch and share.
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Five Failures in the Oval Office (video)
America hurt itself badly today.
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February 28, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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The Okhostk culture thrived in northern Hokkaido from the fifth to ninth centuries and may have provided the Ainu with some of their best-known rituals.
Bear skulls and pit dwellings: Hokkaido aims to sell ancient history
“Most Japanese people don’t know this history” — Hokkaido wants ruins and museums of the forgotten Okhostk culture to draw travelers to its least-touristed towns.
www.japantimes.co.jp
February 23, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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norsemythology.bsky.social
The Mighty Thor and the Failure of Masculinity

My new @thewildhunt.bsky.social column is on folks who identify as straight white men, obsess over masculinity, enjoy AI images of sweaty Vikings, and are always angry

I suggest how myths of Thor might help us out

It's at wildhunt.org/2025/02/the-...
February 23, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Go Lutherans go
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Lutherans decry Reynolds’ ‘failure to defend’ Lutheran Services of Iowa
Lutheran leaders are asking Gov. Kim Reynolds to stand up for the church and against conspiracy theories. While praising billionaire Elon Musk and his
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February 7, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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thegardeningbrewer.bsky.social
Some morning thoughts for anyone who needs a little push to get going.
February 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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What’s his beef against USAID in particu….oh. Wow.
X post: Elon Musk @elonmusk We spent the weekend feeding USAID into the wood chipper. Could gone to some great parties. Did that instead. U.S. policy was to help bring an end to apartheid and establish a nonracial, democratic government. In response to this policy and the Act, USAID/South Africa was responsible for financing projects that apartheid victims viewed as critical in promoting social, political, and economic change through peaceful means. The mission enabled community consultation and ensured that the United States did not impose foreign-defined solutions to local problems. USAID created projects and activities to respond to the priorities of the black community and its leaders, maximized black participation and leadership, and ensured activities had a linkage to the general objectives of U.S. policy. First-year funding for the program was $25 million, which was raised to $50 million the second year. The main project areas were community outreach and leadership development to redress the repression of black-led institutions; educational support and training to address the educational crisis in South Africa; black private enterprise development to combat the inhibiting effects of apartheid–induced discrimination in private enterprise; university grants to help create a new generation of economic and political leaders; human rights; legal assistance; labor union training; and health and nutrition
February 3, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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drnwillburger.bsky.social
I just have to post this #iceage masterpiece from time to time: A tiny (3.7 cm) but amazing figurine of a woolly mammoth carved in mammoth ivory some 40,000 years ago.
Found in the Vogelherd cave on the Swabian Jura, south-west Germany.

📷 by me

#archaeology 🏺
A mammoth figurine carved from ivory, its surface weathered with age. The shape captures the essence of the animal, with a prominent trunk and sloping back. The figure is displayed on a metal stand against a dark background
February 1, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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Snowhenge 2024. Every year since 2013 (except twice when the temps didn't cooperate), Patrick @ptmalloy.bsky.social has constructed his Snowhenge on Solstice night (or as near as possible, weather permitting) on the frozen Cedar River near our house. He missed his calling as an environmental artist.
December 24, 2024 at 2:56 AM
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Solstice light on kitchen cupboard
December 21, 2024 at 2:20 PM
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Solstice dawn 12.21.2024
December 21, 2024 at 2:07 PM
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Best comment from the final reflections in my world lit class: "Bashō would have been a great YouTuber."
December 12, 2024 at 1:16 PM
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Sunset over the Cedar River this evening. On winter’s doorstep.
November 27, 2024 at 10:42 PM
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🎉 BENIGN LAND is coming to STEAM! 🎉

We're extremely proud to announce the release of our first game BENIGN LAND, in Q1 2025!

WISHLIST NOW 👉 store.steampowered.com/app/3345970/...
📽️TRAILER 👉 youtu.be/To4ovejTHDc

#BenignLand #IndieGame #WalkingSimulator #SteamRelease #IndieDev #GameDev #WishlistNow
Benign Land on Steam
Benign Land is a short, dreamlike experience where you embark on a metaphysical journey through Ireland’s subconscious past. Drift through and explore haunting scenes from pagan times to recent histor...
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November 26, 2024 at 5:57 PM
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hirokoyoda.bsky.social
When I wrote this piece in 2022, I deliberately chose to use Japanese words for shukyo (religion) and kami (divine beings). "Religion" has a lot of Western baggage, and when you use God or gods instead of kami, you are back on Western spiritual ground again. www.newyorker.com/culture/cult...
Shinzo Abe’s Assassin and Japan’s Complicated Spirituality
The country’s so-called new religions have caused a disproportionate amount of turmoil.
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November 17, 2024 at 12:46 PM
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November 16, 2024 at 6:44 PM