LH Franz
lhfranz.bsky.social
LH Franz
@lhfranz.bsky.social
Avid reader, duplicate bridge player, traveler, Unitarian Universalist (UU).
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As the FDA is undergoing so many questionable changes, I thought it would be a good idea to see what they're doing across the pond

Meeting highlights from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) 8-11 December 2025 | European Medicines Agency (EMA) www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/meet...
Meeting highlights from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) 8-11 December 2025 | European Medicines Agency (EMA)
Seven new medicines recommended for approval; another 12 medicines recommended for extension of their therapeutic indications
www.ema.europa.eu
December 12, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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‘We had never read anything quite like it. It is, in many ways, a dark book but it is a joy to read’

We're delighted to announce Flesh by David Szalay as the winner of the #BookerPrize2025.
November 10, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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The House of Representatives should have 750 members and there should be at least 15 justices on the Supreme Court.
October 16, 2025 at 2:38 AM
“I’d Strike the Sun If It Insulted Me" | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/tyra...
“I’d Strike the Sun If It Insulted Me"
In his 1972 article, “Thoughts on Narcissism and Narcissistic Rage,” Heinz Kohut refers to a subject, who, like Ahab, experiences narcissistic rage.
www.psychologytoday.com
October 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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I love @tomgauld.bsky.social’s work
September 29, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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Earlier this week, we announced the Booker Prize 2025 shortlist during our wonderful event at the Southbank Centre.

Find out more about this year's shortlist ⤵️
thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-l...
The Booker Prize 2025 | The Booker Prizes
The shortlist for the Booker Prize 2025 has been announced, featuring a previous winner and three authors shortlisted for the first time
thebookerprizes.com
September 28, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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If the CDC is no longer the reliable source of health guidance it once was, where can Americans turn to for trustworthy information? Yasmin Tayag reports:
Where to Find Reliable Health Information Without the CDC
No American institution is equipped to replace the agency. But a few trusted resources can help.
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September 17, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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PUBLIC HEALTH UPDATE: Everyone six months and older can now get a COVID-19 vaccine in NJ thanks to the New Jersey Department of Health.

Learn more: www.nj.gov/governor/new...
www.nj.gov
September 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
When John Roberts looks in the mirror, do you suppose he sees the face of Roger Taney?
September 9, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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It's one of the most famous rock songs ever — Bohemian Rhapsody — and now, for the first time, it's been translated with Queen's blessing into Zulu.
Queen's Classic 'Bohemian Rhapsody' finds a new voice in Zulu
It's one of the most famous rock songs ever — Bohemian Rhapsody — and now, for the first time, it's been translated with Queen's blessing into Zulu.
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August 30, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Feeling the slide to fascism is oh so fast? Connect to local organizing now. Prioritize mutual aid and a deeper spiritual education. We can’t go this alone.
August 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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We are delighted to reveal the #BookerPrize2025 longlist – 13 books ‘all alive with great characters and narrative surprises’.

Huge congratulations to the authors who make up this year's Booker Dozen.

➡️ Discover the full list: thebookerprizes.com/bp2025
July 29, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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BRB making "deeper than doomsharing" my new personal tagline
on @slate.com "What Next," @maryharris.bsky.social talked with @jamellebouie.net about parallels between now and 1850. If you're here for something deeper than doomsharing, this is a great discussion.

slate.com/podcasts/wha...
Is Trump Running the Fugitive Slave Act Playbook?
How'd that work out the first time?
slate.com
July 8, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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🚨🚨The White House is pissed off about this ad so you know what to do, share it everywhere! ICE is disappearing people just because of the color of their skin! No Warrant! No Due Process! This is not who we are as Americans! #MAGAKidnappers want an all white America, fuck that‼️
June 18, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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The way they both looking.. 😅
April 28, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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From time loops to alternative histories, here are 13 of the best speculative fiction novels, nominated for the Booker Prizes ⤵️
https://thebookerprizes.pulse.ly/pzr9imnerv
13 of the best speculative fiction novels, nominated for the Booker Prizes | The Booker Prizes
From time loops to alternative histories, these books offer sharp glimpses into worlds both unsettling and known – while reflecting our own uncertain realities
thebookerprizes.pulse.ly
April 25, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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We're delighted to reveal the #InternationalBooker2025 shortlist – a feast of fiction from around the world that offers ‘a miraculous lens through which to view human experience’.

➡️ Discover the full list: thebookerprizes.com/ibp2025
April 8, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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If you’re unsure which book from the International Booker Prize 2025 longlist you should read first, we have just the quiz for you. 💁📚

Discover which of the 13 books suits your tastes perfectly⤵️
thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-l...
Quiz: Which book from the International Booker Prize 2025 longlist should you read first? | The Booker Prizes
We think there’s a book on the longlist to suit all tastes, but which one is perfect for you? Take our quiz to find out
thebookerprizes.com
March 4, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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Says it all.
February 28, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Follow us for the latest reports. Public health matters.

Please share this message widely. Stay informed, stay prepared. 2/
February 21, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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Before we dive head-first into International Booker Prize season, we'd like to share the Booker Prize 2025 dates for your diary – and a reminder of the International Booker dates too.
February 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM