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Academic Publishing, parkrun and Sci-Fi / fantasy with a spinkling of symphonic epic powermetal

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Thijs @thijsvv.bsky.social · Jun 20

Great to see STARDIT in action

Thijs @thijsvv.bsky.social · Jun 3

Is deaths per 100.000 people a fair way to look at this? Low density areas will always look safer, but they might not be…

Thijs @thijsvv.bsky.social · Jun 3

My most recent triathlon turned itself into a run-bike-run… how often does that actually happen? It is the second time in happened to me in a year. Next triathlon… this Sunday 👍🏻

Thijs @thijsvv.bsky.social · Jun 1

Followed it up with ‘the forever war’ by Joe Haldeman. Another fantastic book that combines the time dilation effects of near light speed travel with everyday human life

Thijs @thijsvv.bsky.social · Jun 1

Finished it, an excellent read! Gives off a very futuristic vibe without being outside of the realm of what I would consider possible

Thijs @thijsvv.bsky.social · Jan 2

Just ordered ‘Old Man’s War’ by @scalzi.com - published 20 years ago this year, looking forward to it a lot

Thijs @thijsvv.bsky.social · Jun 1

My parkrun branded and highly colorful Brooks Ghost shoes are about to be retired… they were great!!!

Thijs @thijsvv.bsky.social · Jan 14

Weird or not… when I go to a restaurant multiple times, I tend to order the same thing - if it was good then, it will be good again. I might be missing out, but I like the predictability

Thijs @thijsvv.bsky.social · Jan 5

I’ve put it on my reading list (I started reading all recommendations that I get a few years back with surprising and very mixed results)

Thijs @thijsvv.bsky.social · Jan 5

I’d go for either ‘Childhood’s End’ or ‘Rendezvous with Rama’ (from what I’ve read so far), he was very prolific so there is a lot to choose from

Thijs @thijsvv.bsky.social · Jan 5

I’m reading ‘the Hammer of God’ by Arthur C. Clarke - have been going through his list ever since reading ‘Rendezvous with Rama’

Thijs @thijsvv.bsky.social · Jan 5

Highly recommend the Dark Tower from Stephen King, it is a great series, or anything from Robin Hobb

Thijs @thijsvv.bsky.social · Jan 5

Some more artwork for sale… this one is called ‘Flower blooming after Volcano eruption’ - will accept any reasonable offers

Thijs @thijsvv.bsky.social · Jan 5

I’m recovering from an Achilles injury and have two 1/4 triathlons lined up… hoping I can get to training so I make it to the finish line

Thijs @thijsvv.bsky.social · Jan 4

All credit to @pauls-h.bsky.social and parkrun for making a ‘run around a park’ into a global, free, accessible and totally enjoyable community with over 2300 events every Saturday morning. I’m getting close to 250 parkruns, I’m hooked

Thijs @thijsvv.bsky.social · Jan 3

Me too… ‘Miffy’s Birthday’ and ‘Miffy goes to the Zoo’, tomorrow… ‘Miffy tries weed’ (PS: I’m Dutch)

Thijs @thijsvv.bsky.social · Jan 3

Why are you trying to piss off off our future overlords? I love AI accounts, they are the best!

Thijs @thijsvv.bsky.social · Jan 2

Just ordered ‘Old Man’s War’ by @scalzi.com - published 20 years ago this year, looking forward to it a lot

Thijs @thijsvv.bsky.social · Jan 2

Powerful message from the ABCT (Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies) on their role in the dissemination of papers on ‘conversion therapy’ - www.abct.org/abct-board-s...

ABCT Apology for Behavior Therapy’s Contribution to the Development and Practice of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression Change Efforts - Board Statement - ABCT - Association for Beha...

The ABCT Board of Directors and past leadership have released an apology for behavior therapy’s contributions to the development and practice of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression c...

Thijs @thijsvv.bsky.social · Dec 10

A lot of work to do on this, but the first steps have been made
www.theguardian.com/science/2024...

Publisher reviews national IQ research by British ‘race scientist’ Richard Lynn

Elsevier investigates journals by scientist who created discredited rankings of countries’ intelligence

www.theguardian.com

Thijs @thijsvv.bsky.social · Dec 2

I’m liking what I am hearing

Thijs @thijsvv.bsky.social · Mar 1

Modern day classic: ‘Flowers and a curious giraffe’

Thijs @thijsvv.bsky.social · Feb 26

Thijs @thijsvv.bsky.social · Feb 22

Reading ‘The Andromeda Evolution’. I’m not sure about this one, but will reserve judgement until I reach the end, it is any easy read though

Thijs @thijsvv.bsky.social · Feb 21

What’s up?

Thijs @thijsvv.bsky.social · Feb 21

Very proud: ‘Festivale Carnavale’