Tad Morgan
@tad.me
realtime software engineer, space buff, shutterbug, past JET ESL ALT near Hiroshima, thinks of Tucson as home. Ham callsign W7TAD.
Parker, CO USA
#ispace employee, opinions my own
Mastodon: tad.me/@tad
Twitter: twitter.com/tadm
Keybase: keybase.io/tadm
Parker, CO USA
#ispace employee, opinions my own
Mastodon: tad.me/@tad
Twitter: twitter.com/tadm
Keybase: keybase.io/tadm
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Tad Morgan
@tad.me
· Oct 18
No, the Elon of Mars hasn’t driven me off the Service-Formerly-Known-as-Twitter — I was there before him dammit! But I’m here too now. However I will generally prefer to do primary posts to my Mastodon since, well, it’s MINE.
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I believe I found the appropriate place to hold the trial of the mission commander and Secretary Hogsbreath. I don't know if there was a direct enough connection to put der TrumpenFührer on trial as well.
November 29, 2025 at 2:49 AM
I believe I found the appropriate place to hold the trial of the mission commander and Secretary Hogsbreath. I don't know if there was a direct enough connection to put der TrumpenFührer on trial as well.
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This isn't good for the continued operation of the ISS. Remember, not only are we talking crew exchanges, but we're also talking about Progress logistics launches. Russia is in charge of the ISS's propulsion, which requires fuel deliveries. Fingers crossed, the other launch pads can be activated.
Russia's only pad for crew launches suffers major damage:
russianspaceweb.com/baikonur_r7_...
russianspaceweb.com/baikonur_r7_...
November 27, 2025 at 11:34 PM
This isn't good for the continued operation of the ISS. Remember, not only are we talking crew exchanges, but we're also talking about Progress logistics launches. Russia is in charge of the ISS's propulsion, which requires fuel deliveries. Fingers crossed, the other launch pads can be activated.
Seize the means of AI production!
"Leftists stop fighting tech and start fighting IP on tech so billionaires and large corps can no longer succeed with monopolizing tech in their hands."-challenge (you would think this challenge to be easy considering fighting IP to seize tech from billionaires once was considered leftist but nope…)
November 28, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Seize the means of AI production!
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Australia recorded ZERO cases of cervical cancer in women under 25 for the first time since they started tracking the cancer in the 80s.
This is the power of vaccines.
The HPV vaccine is extremely effective at preventing cancer.
Viruses can be oncogenic. Get your vaccines and protect yourself!
This is the power of vaccines.
The HPV vaccine is extremely effective at preventing cancer.
Viruses can be oncogenic. Get your vaccines and protect yourself!
newsGP - Australia set for world-first cervical cancer elimination
Vaccination programs have played a key role, and GPs remain ‘instrumental’ in boosting screening rates to reach the 2035 target.
www1.racgp.org.au
November 27, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Australia recorded ZERO cases of cervical cancer in women under 25 for the first time since they started tracking the cancer in the 80s.
This is the power of vaccines.
The HPV vaccine is extremely effective at preventing cancer.
Viruses can be oncogenic. Get your vaccines and protect yourself!
This is the power of vaccines.
The HPV vaccine is extremely effective at preventing cancer.
Viruses can be oncogenic. Get your vaccines and protect yourself!
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Aaaaaand that's enough aviation internet for the day.
November 27, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Aaaaaand that's enough aviation internet for the day.
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European nations agree 30% boost in three-year space budget reut.rs/48hs2z5
European nations agree 30% boost in three-year space budget
European nations agreed on Thursday to increase spending on space over the next three years by about 30% to 22.1 billion euros, part of an effort to try to catch up to the U.S., China and private firms zooming ahead in the space race.
reut.rs
November 27, 2025 at 9:01 PM
European nations agree 30% boost in three-year space budget reut.rs/48hs2z5
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Russia may have just lost its only active launch pad for manned space missions. After today’s launch of Soyuz MS-28 from Baikonur, which sent three crew members to the ISS, the service platform at Launch Pad 31 appears to have been severely damaged by rocket exhaust.
November 27, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Russia may have just lost its only active launch pad for manned space missions. After today’s launch of Soyuz MS-28 from Baikonur, which sent three crew members to the ISS, the service platform at Launch Pad 31 appears to have been severely damaged by rocket exhaust.
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‘Bluey’ has won Best Kids Animation at the 2025 International Emmy Awards.
November 26, 2025 at 4:08 AM
‘Bluey’ has won Best Kids Animation at the 2025 International Emmy Awards.
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Trump’s tariffs create chaos and higher costs for Americans — then Trump celebrates himself for ‘fixing’ the fallout. The math isn’t mathing. America needs leadership that doesn’t cause the problem in the first place.
November 23, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Trump’s tariffs create chaos and higher costs for Americans — then Trump celebrates himself for ‘fixing’ the fallout. The math isn’t mathing. America needs leadership that doesn’t cause the problem in the first place.
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Today's furcast comes from 5-year-old Jo!
Jo is a special girl - a Manx - meaning a kitty without a tail. She has a gentle disposition, thriving in a calm environment and bonding well with adults and older children!
Jo's Humane Colorado adoption info below!
#COwx
Jo is a special girl - a Manx - meaning a kitty without a tail. She has a gentle disposition, thriving in a calm environment and bonding well with adults and older children!
Jo's Humane Colorado adoption info below!
#COwx
November 21, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Today's furcast comes from 5-year-old Jo!
Jo is a special girl - a Manx - meaning a kitty without a tail. She has a gentle disposition, thriving in a calm environment and bonding well with adults and older children!
Jo's Humane Colorado adoption info below!
#COwx
Jo is a special girl - a Manx - meaning a kitty without a tail. She has a gentle disposition, thriving in a calm environment and bonding well with adults and older children!
Jo's Humane Colorado adoption info below!
#COwx
…and even Hawaii has snow before Denver this “winter”.
From the Mauna Kea webcam. Yes, it does snow in Hawaii.
November 19, 2025 at 2:27 AM
…and even Hawaii has snow before Denver this “winter”.
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In 2025, 40% of American women aged 15 to 44 say they would move abroad permanently if they had the opportunity.
The current figure is four times higher than the 10% who shared this desire in 2014, when it was generally in line with other age and gender groups.
The current figure is four times higher than the 10% who shared this desire in 2014, when it was generally in line with other age and gender groups.
November 13, 2025 at 5:29 PM
In 2025, 40% of American women aged 15 to 44 say they would move abroad permanently if they had the opportunity.
The current figure is four times higher than the 10% who shared this desire in 2014, when it was generally in line with other age and gender groups.
The current figure is four times higher than the 10% who shared this desire in 2014, when it was generally in line with other age and gender groups.
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When an insurance company is deciding whether to pay for your medical treatment, it generates a file, which should contain all records associated with your case, including documents explaining why the claim was denied.
You have a right to see this file.
(Published May 2023)
You have a right to see this file.
(Published May 2023)
Health Insurance Claim Denied? See What Insurers Said Behind the Scenes
Learn how to request your health insurance claim file, which can include details about what your insurer is saying about you and your case.
www.propublica.org
November 15, 2025 at 2:35 AM
When an insurance company is deciding whether to pay for your medical treatment, it generates a file, which should contain all records associated with your case, including documents explaining why the claim was denied.
You have a right to see this file.
(Published May 2023)
You have a right to see this file.
(Published May 2023)
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UPDATE: Person infected with bird flu in Washington state has H5N5. It's the first time H5N5 has been found in a human
November 15, 2025 at 2:55 AM
UPDATE: Person infected with bird flu in Washington state has H5N5. It's the first time H5N5 has been found in a human
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#FinalFantasy IX was out 25 years ago (2000) in North America! This gem captured hearts with its wonderful world, charming cast, and moving story.💎 A journey that began "only because I wanted to go with you"~. (...And 'cuz Quina was hungry).
Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/final...
Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/final...
November 14, 2025 at 4:22 AM
#FinalFantasy IX was out 25 years ago (2000) in North America! This gem captured hearts with its wonderful world, charming cast, and moving story.💎 A journey that began "only because I wanted to go with you"~. (...And 'cuz Quina was hungry).
Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/final...
Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/final...
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Good roundup on fertility job market papers by @revoluzia.bsky.social
One bit: if real U.S. house prices stayed at 90's level, we would've returned to replacement fertility.
More in the post!
illuminatingfertility.substack.com/p/20252026-f...
One bit: if real U.S. house prices stayed at 90's level, we would've returned to replacement fertility.
More in the post!
illuminatingfertility.substack.com/p/20252026-f...
2025/2026 Fertility job market papers
A summary of new research papers
illuminatingfertility.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Good roundup on fertility job market papers by @revoluzia.bsky.social
One bit: if real U.S. house prices stayed at 90's level, we would've returned to replacement fertility.
More in the post!
illuminatingfertility.substack.com/p/20252026-f...
One bit: if real U.S. house prices stayed at 90's level, we would've returned to replacement fertility.
More in the post!
illuminatingfertility.substack.com/p/20252026-f...
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This is how UBI will eventually be implemented--a steady trickle of money from out-of-court settlements to class-action lawsuits for crimes committed by gigantic multinationals. Eventually YottaCorp International will find it cheaper to send everybody $1500 a month to keep us off of their backs.
November 13, 2025 at 4:01 AM
This is how UBI will eventually be implemented--a steady trickle of money from out-of-court settlements to class-action lawsuits for crimes committed by gigantic multinationals. Eventually YottaCorp International will find it cheaper to send everybody $1500 a month to keep us off of their backs.
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I am deliriously laughing at the image of Boebert facing dawning revelation that she's actually found the pedophile elite conspiracy ring and that she's standing right in the middle of it
November 12, 2025 at 11:43 PM
I am deliriously laughing at the image of Boebert facing dawning revelation that she's actually found the pedophile elite conspiracy ring and that she's standing right in the middle of it
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I think this helpfully confirms the notion that the end of the filibuster was a big motivator for the eight Dems.
November 12, 2025 at 11:45 PM
I think this helpfully confirms the notion that the end of the filibuster was a big motivator for the eight Dems.
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The doctor shortage isn’t an accident. It was policy. canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/10/c... @codeblackamerica.bsky.social
Canada’s doctor shortage is no accident
It was policy.
canadahealthwatch.ca
November 10, 2025 at 6:54 PM
The doctor shortage isn’t an accident. It was policy. canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/10/c... @codeblackamerica.bsky.social
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If you have a very low-latitude aurora observation from tonight, please record your exact time and rough location and DO NOT DELETE your photo. These observations will be important for scientific research of this event.
Comment below if you have a low-latitude aurora sighting.
Comment below if you have a low-latitude aurora sighting.
November 12, 2025 at 2:04 AM
If you have a very low-latitude aurora observation from tonight, please record your exact time and rough location and DO NOT DELETE your photo. These observations will be important for scientific research of this event.
Comment below if you have a low-latitude aurora sighting.
Comment below if you have a low-latitude aurora sighting.
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My entire timeline rn.
November 12, 2025 at 1:41 AM
My entire timeline rn.
In case you were wondering what all those stars you saw while ogling the #aurora were:
🌗 Last Quarter Moon occurs on November 12th at 5:28 UT (now), marking the onset of dark moonless evening skies. This is a great time to enjoy stargazing for the next week or so. Go to skymaps.com/tesm/ to download The Evening Sky Map (PDF) and treat yourself to a night under the stars! 🔭
#stargazing
#stargazing
November 12, 2025 at 6:08 AM
In case you were wondering what all those stars you saw while ogling the #aurora were:
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NEW: DougCo's lame duck GOP school board just failed to pass a 10-year renewal for all charter schools after one member of the conservative majority voted no (Tim Moore). The measure to protect charters from scrutiny by the incoming Dem/moderate board fails, per @spencersoicher.bsky.social.
November 12, 2025 at 5:45 AM
NEW: DougCo's lame duck GOP school board just failed to pass a 10-year renewal for all charter schools after one member of the conservative majority voted no (Tim Moore). The measure to protect charters from scrutiny by the incoming Dem/moderate board fails, per @spencersoicher.bsky.social.
It’s absolutely crazy how many notifications I’m getting on Ring’s Neighborhood Alerts and Nextdoor (of all places) about #aurora sightings…
November 12, 2025 at 5:31 AM
It’s absolutely crazy how many notifications I’m getting on Ring’s Neighborhood Alerts and Nextdoor (of all places) about #aurora sightings…