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Lane Safford
@lanesafford.bsky.social
Computer engineer (retired). Likes technology, sci-fi, tabletop games and radio.
Researchers using the JWST have confirmed the first supersonic Runaway Supermassive Black Hole (~7.8 bly away) ejected by and racing away from its host galaxy at 3.43 million km/h, leaving behind a 200,000-light-year-long "contrail" of newborn stars.

More at fosstodon.org/@AkaSci/1157...
#Astronomy
AkaSci 🛰️ (@[email protected])
Attached: 1 image Researchers, using the JWST, have confirmed that a black hole, first detected in 2023 by the same team, is indeed a supersonic Runaway Supermassive Black Hole, ejected by and racing...
fosstodon.org
December 27, 2025 at 12:21 AM
"...ARRANGE FOR THE EXTERMINATION OF ALL HUMAN BEINGS."

"Doctor Who: The Dalek Invasion of Earth - Flashpoint" (1964). #DoctorWho
December 26, 2025 at 9:45 PM
lol
December 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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This is the first time Pantone has chosen a shade of white. The company says it's "a lofty white that serves as a symbol of calming influence in a society rediscovering the value of quiet reflection." n.pr/4rDF0jv
You read that white: Pantone's 2026 Color of the Year is 'Cloud Dancer'
This is the first time Pantone has chosen a shade of white. The company says it's "a lofty white that serves as a symbol of calming influence in a society rediscovering the value of quiet reflection."
n.pr
December 5, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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You scrolled too greedily and too deep.
November 10, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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ICE vehicles waste a whopping 80% of the energy in their fuel. Electric vehicles are propelled by entirely different mechanisms. Energy enters the vehicle as electricity, which directly powers the drivetrain: EVs need not convert one form of energy to another resulting in much higher efficiency.
November 9, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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Harry Truman: If it benefits all the people, they call it socialism.
November 7, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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Last year after the election, I reflected: "When we fight, we win—but sometimes the fight takes awhile."

Last night, we saw Democratic victories across our nation. I am so proud of these enthusiastic, principled, inspirational leaders who will continue to fight for our nation, ideals, and progress.
November 5, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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Tonight, California made it clear: we’re taking back our voice and democracy.

Here’s to proof that when we act together, we win.
November 5, 2025 at 5:54 AM
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😎😎😎😎 GOOD THINGS CAN STILL HAPPEN 😎😎😎😎
November 5, 2025 at 5:22 AM
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Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
November 5, 2025 at 2:47 AM
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Weird Al Yankovic, 1981 Donruss, in honor of his birthday today
October 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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We’ve received a lot of questions about Trump’s demolition of the White House East Wing.

Here’s how the process is supposed to work:
October 21, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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A picture is worth 1,000 words.
October 20, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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October 21, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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🚨Jim Carrey’s fresh out of fucks, and we are here for it!
October 16, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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#NoKings free art. I give anyone who likes it permission to use it.
October 14, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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Congratulations to new Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado for her courageous struggle to bring democracy to Venezuela.
Live Updates: María Corina Machado of Venezuela Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
www.nytimes.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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"This world that we've tumbled into is a world of fiction!"

"Doctor Who: The Mind Robber" episode 3 (1968). #DoctorWho
September 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Donald Trump is way less popular than he wants you to believe.

And you are significantly more powerful than he wants you to think.
September 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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ICE vehicles waste a whopping 80% of the energy in their fuel.

Electric vehicles are propelled by entirely different mechanisms. Energy enters the vehicle as electricity, which directly powers the drivetrain: EVs need not convert one form of energy to another resulting in much higher efficiency.
September 21, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Random Rock Song Of The Night

All The Young Dudes
by Mott the Hoople

“All The Young Dudes" was written and produced by David Bowie. Mott The Hoople had a cult following in the UK and Bowie was a big fan.🎶🎤🤘

#ClassicRock
#RockNRoll
#ClassicVinyl
#MusicSky

youtu.be/L774jUH1cq4?...
Mott The Hoople All The Young Dudes Live Video 1973 1
YouTube video by Dominic Croch
youtu.be
August 17, 2025 at 12:27 AM
The Rocky Horror Picture Show has officially joined the One Million Watched Club on Letterboxd 💋
August 1, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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An evening with a San Francisco resident Coyote 🧵 ⬇️
#mammals
July 25, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Thank you Marvel for inviting us legacy actors to the new FANTASTIC 4: FIRST STEPS blue carpet premiere. A thrilling homage to the 1960’s comic books!
Pictured are Silver Surfers old and new (terrific job, Julia Garner), original Reed Richards (Ioann Gruffudd with Bianca Gruffudd and Mrs. Laurie)
July 24, 2025 at 7:04 PM