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Don

@wormeguy.bsky.social

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Studying parasites and frozen frogs in the Arctic. "and his behavior toward authority is highly unusual and most inappropriate." Interests: Parasites, Pedagogy, Politics, and Packers. The postings are my own & do not represent the University of Alaska.

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Don @wormeguy.bsky.social · Aug 15

BTW, I am always Team Humanity, Fuck Yea!

To crib Office Space:
Why should I change? They are the one who sucks.

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Don @wormeguy.bsky.social · 29m

Gubernatorial candidate and former Alaska state medical board member Matt Heilala will be in Goldstream Friday at 5:30 for a meet & greet.

Reposted by Don

KTOO Public Media @ktoopublicmedia.bsky.social · 1h

The campus is getting rid of out-of-state tuition for all undergraduate students as part of the Alaska Unlocked program. Out-of-state students made up 12% of the entire student population last fall.

University of Alaska Southeast offers in-state tuition for all undergraduate students next fall

The move is part of efforts to improve student enrollment at the university system’s smallest campus.

www.ktoo.org

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Don @wormeguy.bsky.social · 1h

It's an ocean of replies not understanding Alaskan or Fairbanksan politics.

I'm so glad I never sound like this about distant places I've never visited.

onion person @junlper.beer · 2h

how did this happen

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Don @wormeguy.bsky.social · 2h

This really needed to be Madysyn.

Don @wormeguy.bsky.social · 5h

I was thinking of all my English prof colleagues when I saw this.

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Don @wormeguy.bsky.social · 5h

This guy's mad about the election results because he really wanted to push a dumbass lottery onto the city to solve any revenue shortfalls.

He's also big into crypto. No surprise.

www.newsminer.com/news/local_n...

Don @wormeguy.bsky.social · 6h

Bad News/Good News

Students are using AI on assignments and quizzes;

Students are using AI to correct their grammar and spelling.

Reposted by Don

Löki Gale Tobin @lgtobin.bsky.social · 6h

Why did DEED change its tune??

Because 👏of 👏you👏

Your 600 comments. Your relentless push for transparency, fact-based findings, and accountability.

Alaska's kids were at risk of losing lunch programs, after school activities, family supports, and you stood up.

I couldn't be more thankful.

Anchorage Daily News @adn.com · 22h

Alaska's education department is asking the state school board not to pass a controversial regulation change that could limit school funding from local governments, instead asking for it to be sent back to the department for further refinement.

Alaska education officials ask for another delay on proposed change to funding regulations

Local officials warn that services and funds provided to school districts by boroughs and municipal governments could be cut if the state’s proposed regulation passes.

www.adn.com

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Don @wormeguy.bsky.social · 7h

He should just join an airsoft or paintball league at this point.

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Don @wormeguy.bsky.social · 7h

What part of town are you living at?

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Don @wormeguy.bsky.social · 8h

www.adn.com/alaska-news/...

An Anchorage trash company took an iconic neon palm tree. Now the feds want it back.

Bernadette Wilson and the U.S. Attorney for Alaska are feuding in court about the fate of the iconic palm tree sign that once advertised the now-shuttered Paradise Inn in Spenard.

www.adn.com

Don @wormeguy.bsky.social · 8h

Gubernatorial candidates that were involved in this farce:

Treg Taylor former AG
Nancy Dahlstrom former head of Dept of Corrections

Alaska Beacon @alaskabeacon.com · 8h

Federal judge says Alaska’s treatment of transgender inmate violates U.S. Constitution, reports James Brooks for the @alaskabeacon.com

Federal judge says Alaska’s treatment of transgender inmate violates U.S. Constitution | Alaska Beacon

The ruling follows a precedent that gender-affirming surgery can be medically necessary for transgender people in Alaska prisons.

alaskabeacon.com

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Don @wormeguy.bsky.social · 8h

More shots means less kids are likely to get it.

Don @wormeguy.bsky.social · 8h

More like Argentinian

Don @wormeguy.bsky.social · 8h

www.fnsb.gov/Archive.aspx...

Archive Center • Municipal Election Results (Official)

www.fnsb.gov

Don @wormeguy.bsky.social · 8h

Last years results gave us:
Liberal borough mayor
Liberals winning 2 out of 3 borough seats
Liberals winning 1 out of 2 school board seats

2023 gave us:
Liberals winning 3 out of 3 borough seats
Liberals winning 3 out of 3 school board seats

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Don @wormeguy.bsky.social · 8h

Its been pretty purple as of late. Far right candidates do well in legislature elections in North Pole & Salcha as well as gerrymandered senate districts. Local elections have seen moderates and liberals win along with right of center candidates.

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Don @wormeguy.bsky.social · 8h

I don't think he's using that quote right.

Will Stapp incorrectly quoting Ahab from Moby Dick "From Hell's heart I stab at thee."

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Don @wormeguy.bsky.social · 8h

This blurb says a lot about JT's campaign vs yours. You guys put in the work. JT did not.

'J.T. McComas-Roe didn’t wait up for final votes to be tallied.

“I’m going to bed at 9 p.m.,” he said. “I’ll be reading the results in the morning paper.”'

www.newsminer.com/news/local_n...

Election Day results show Armstrong and Roach joining the assembly

Unofficial election night results for Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly are showing Garrett Armstrong leading in Seat C and Patrick Roach in Seat I.

www.newsminer.com

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Don @wormeguy.bsky.social · 8h

Alaska Watchman is having a normal day after their candidates lost nearly every race.

Joel Davidson crying hard about Fairbanks elections.

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Don @wormeguy.bsky.social · 9h

It was the race I was most worried about. I thought Olson was going to kneecap Garrett.

His win is great for the borough; even more, it's excellent for our schools.

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Don @wormeguy.bsky.social · 9h

Searching "Mike Shower F22 Dozer Opsec" always brings up interesting results.

Don @wormeguy.bsky.social · 9h

Turnout is down from last year but still in the same ballpark as past years.

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Don @wormeguy.bsky.social · 9h

Here's the most recent election results from 11:20 PM last night.

Hewitt and Burnett are close. We exchanged Brandy Harty and Melissa Burnett for Naomi Hewitt and Audra Hall on the school board.

Patrick Roach and Garret Armstrong replace Mindy O'Neil and Barbara Haney.

Both bodies moved left.

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Don @wormeguy.bsky.social · 10h

Congrats!

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