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NEW: USAID source says staff are scrambling to save archived copies of US regulations before they're gone & are being actively locked out of systems, including a publicly available database of USAID documents.
WIRED has built software to systematically check the status of 1,374 government domains.
WIRED has built software to systematically check the status of 1,374 government domains.
US Government Websites Are Disappearing in Real Time
A growing number of US government websites have gone offline as of Saturday, including several related to USAID and others focused on youth programs, Africa, and more.
www.wired.com
February 1, 2025 at 10:32 PM
NEW: USAID source says staff are scrambling to save archived copies of US regulations before they're gone & are being actively locked out of systems, including a publicly available database of USAID documents.
WIRED has built software to systematically check the status of 1,374 government domains.
WIRED has built software to systematically check the status of 1,374 government domains.
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Know your immigration rights. You have guaranteed rights under the U.S. Constitution, regardless of your immigration status.
Visit ACLU for more info: www.aclu.org/know-your-ri...
#immigration #knowyourrights #constitution
Visit ACLU for more info: www.aclu.org/know-your-ri...
#immigration #knowyourrights #constitution
February 1, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Know your immigration rights. You have guaranteed rights under the U.S. Constitution, regardless of your immigration status.
Visit ACLU for more info: www.aclu.org/know-your-ri...
#immigration #knowyourrights #constitution
Visit ACLU for more info: www.aclu.org/know-your-ri...
#immigration #knowyourrights #constitution
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And now to start a needlepoint project for a friend.
January 31, 2025 at 6:26 PM
And now to start a needlepoint project for a friend.
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Seems like a good time to point out that you can download from the library of congress, and it would be worthwhile to download probably as much as you can while you can
January 31, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Seems like a good time to point out that you can download from the library of congress, and it would be worthwhile to download probably as much as you can while you can
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If, for various reasons, you find yourself with a tighter budget in the coming months/years (or just want to save/invest as much as possible), remember to take full advantage of your local library — and not just for books.
February 1, 2025 at 6:13 PM
If, for various reasons, you find yourself with a tighter budget in the coming months/years (or just want to save/invest as much as possible), remember to take full advantage of your local library — and not just for books.
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I just wanted to note for the record that we have a decorated Iraq war veteran who flew combat missions in a Blackhawk as sitting member of Congress! Who also happens to be a woman! And if you don’t know who Tammy Duckworth is, you’re in for a treat (complimentary).
February 1, 2025 at 2:01 AM
I just wanted to note for the record that we have a decorated Iraq war veteran who flew combat missions in a Blackhawk as sitting member of Congress! Who also happens to be a woman! And if you don’t know who Tammy Duckworth is, you’re in for a treat (complimentary).
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Happy Black History Month! Here is my favorite story about a Black American you may not know about: Robert Smalls. He commandeered a confederate ship and sailed himself, his family, and the other enslaved crew and their families to freedom. THROUGH waters controlled by the Confederacy.
February 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Happy Black History Month! Here is my favorite story about a Black American you may not know about: Robert Smalls. He commandeered a confederate ship and sailed himself, his family, and the other enslaved crew and their families to freedom. THROUGH waters controlled by the Confederacy.
This is why she is my main saint as a Celtic Pagan
Today is the feast of St Brigid. According to legend, Brigid met a nun in 7th century Ireland who had broken her vow of chastity and become pregnant. St Brigid performed a miracle when she laid hands on the woman, prayed, and induced an abortion.
February 1, 2025 at 7:22 PM
This is why she is my main saint as a Celtic Pagan
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Nobody is paying attention to things like this because the CDC no longer communicates. The current occupant of the White House broke government. He broke the ability to keep America safe. This is spreading, and this administration plans to pretend it doesn't exist.
828newsnow.com/news/228822-...
828newsnow.com/news/228822-...
Dead bird at Lake Julian Park tests positive for avian flu - Asheville's 828 News NOW
Preliminary tests show a bird at Lake Julian Park had avian influenza H5N1
828newsnow.com
February 1, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Nobody is paying attention to things like this because the CDC no longer communicates. The current occupant of the White House broke government. He broke the ability to keep America safe. This is spreading, and this administration plans to pretend it doesn't exist.
828newsnow.com/news/228822-...
828newsnow.com/news/228822-...
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Happy National Embroidery Month my friends!
February 1, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Happy National Embroidery Month my friends!
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Fun facts for some items. (2/3)
January 30, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Fun facts for some items. (2/3)
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January 30, 2025 at 8:42 PM