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Infectious disease epidemiologist, mathematical modeling ... and Lucy's person. Director, Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics (@ciddpsu.bsky.social) at Penn State theferrarilab.net

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The Ferrari Lab @theferrarilab.bsky.social · Nov 18

If you're working on home lesson plans for your kids -- or just need a distraction from doomscrolling -- here are links to all the content from our #MOOC on epidemics:
On Coursera: coursera.org/learn/epidem...
On Youtube: www.youtube.com/@centerforin...

Epidemics - the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases

Offered by The Pennsylvania State University. Not so long ago, it was almost guaranteed that you would die of an infectious disease. In ... Enroll for free.

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The Ferrari Lab @theferrarilab.bsky.social · 2h

I feel like I am living the Penn State-UCLA game. I mean, our side was overrated, to be sure. But really? We're losing to these guys?

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3h

Trump: "We took the freedom of speech away because that's been through the courts and the courts said you have freedom of speech, but what has happened is when they burn a flag it agitates and irritates crowds."

The Ferrari Lab @theferrarilab.bsky.social · 11h

Troop deployment in Portland could still end up in history books as among the most tragic events in modern American political history, or a bright, colorful, musical turning point in America's march towards authoritarianism.

Keep it weird PDX. For all of us, just keep it very, very weird.

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 11h

#WarRavagedPortland

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The Ferrari Lab @theferrarilab.bsky.social · 1d

When I got divorced, I ended up with set of plates that I didn't really care about, but are now my daily go-to.

Anyway, I don't really care about football or the halftime show, but since we've got them now, I guess I'll get used to it.

The Ferrari Lab @theferrarilab.bsky.social · 2d

And is the anarchy in the room with us now?

The Ferrari Lab @theferrarilab.bsky.social · 2d

Running in with a funding proposal ...

The Ferrari Lab @theferrarilab.bsky.social · 3d

that sailor over his left shoulder is doing everything he can to keep it together

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The Ferrari Lab @theferrarilab.bsky.social · 4d

if Franklin goes for 2 after a field goal, he can take this to overtime.

The Ferrari Lab @theferrarilab.bsky.social · 5d

Also, he almost certainly enjoys it

The Ferrari Lab @theferrarilab.bsky.social · 6d

Such a refreshing story in light of recent responses by high ranking officials to satire.

Faine Greenwood @faineg.bsky.social · 6d

My very favorite Jane Goodall story is about how she befriended Gary Larson after he made a mildly offensive comic about her:

The Far Side's Most Controversial Comic Has a Heartwarming Backstory

Talk about pivoting

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The Ferrari Lab @theferrarilab.bsky.social · 6d

LOL! Blast from the past!

The Ferrari Lab @theferrarilab.bsky.social · 6d

did we go see her together? I remember her visit and yours ... their coincidence is foggy.

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The Ferrari Lab @theferrarilab.bsky.social · 6d

If we don’t hear wall to wall coverage of this through the shutdown we don’t deserve nice things

The Ferrari Lab @theferrarilab.bsky.social · 7d

Months ago, I thoughtfully scheduled a colonoscopy, and blocked an entire day on my schedule, for the day after I have to chair a student's dissertation defense ... today I reviewed the procedure for the day before with the nurse anesthetist and ...

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The Ferrari Lab @theferrarilab.bsky.social · 7d

never let the truth get in the way of a good sales pitch

The Ferrari Lab @theferrarilab.bsky.social · 7d

Rest in peace Dr. Goodall.

One gorilla grooming another with the caption:

"Well, well - another blonde hair ... Conducting a little more "research" with that Jane Goodall tramp?"

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The Ferrari Lab @theferrarilab.bsky.social · 7d

That's barely replacement over 100 miles.

The Ferrari Lab @theferrarilab.bsky.social · 7d

reviewer 2 asked for this, didn't they?

The Ferrari Lab @theferrarilab.bsky.social · 7d

@fetterman.senate.gov Your support for the CR is an embarrassment to our commonwealth. Our emblem is the keystone, which alone is weak, but together leads us all aloft. It is not too late for you to join back with the party that elected you to support Pennsylvanians over billionaires and autocrats.

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The Ferrari Lab @theferrarilab.bsky.social · 7d

Breaking: I have chosen not to date Beyonce

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 7d

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats vote down GOP bill to keep the government open, putting it on track for shutdown after midnight.

The Ferrari Lab @theferrarilab.bsky.social · 7d

I went for a mountain bike ride with my dog and for an hour the world was absolutely wonderful.

The Ferrari Lab @theferrarilab.bsky.social · 7d

A shutdown is needed to stop the funding* for the militarization of American neighborhoods at the expense of health of Americans.

*Yeah, I know, funding for ICE & the actual military are not really affected in a shutdown. But the other side has never let the truth get in the way of a sales pitch.

The Ferrari Lab @theferrarilab.bsky.social · 7d

At the risk of tangentially agreeing with Newt Gingrich, I think that it is easier to motivate the need for a shutdown in terms of stopping something from happening (or revoking funding for something) than as a negotiation to get something. Thankfully, that is exactly the situation we are in.

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The Ferrari Lab @theferrarilab.bsky.social · 8d

He has also threatened to fire these people if the government stays open. So ...

The Ferrari Lab @theferrarilab.bsky.social · 8d

If you drive a rusty, mid 80's S10 and you're in a game of chicken with a luxury sports car ... who do you think is going to swerve first?

The Ferrari Lab @theferrarilab.bsky.social · 8d

To all US politicians wringing their hands about whether acting/speaking now implies their complicity before. Remember this ...

The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is today.