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White dude, married, GenX. Follows basic science, nature, politics, music, books, chess, soccer and running.
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The Oh Sees, with Mutilator Defeated At Last (2015). #MusicSky

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There are 2 previous historical cases of countries destroying their science and universities, crippling them for decades: Lysenkoism in the USSR and Nazi Germany. The Trump administration will be the 3rd. It's not just budgets but research, institutions, expertise, and training the next generation.

The Grateful Dead's 1974 album From The Mars Hotel. #MusicSky

Michelle Shocked, Arkansas Traveler (1992). #MusicSky

A glacier partially collapsed in Switzerland, burying the village of Blatten in a huge landslide of ice, rock, and mud after residents had been evacuated. Scientists called the collapse of the glacier “unprecedented” in the Swiss Alps.

The Black Keys, with Brothers (2010). #MusicSky

Cartoon by @mluckovich.bsky.social.

John Lennon, Imagine (1971). #MusicSky

Joni Mitchell, Ladies of the Canyon (1970). #MusicSky

On Memorial Day, we honor the brave service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of our nation. We owe these heroes and their loved ones everything, and we will always remember what they have done to protect our freedom.

Corruption has become the raison d'etre for this White House administration. It won't stop unless the Democrats take over the House again next year. @propublica.org: tinyurl.com/yfebpvcf

Gotan Project, Lunatico (2006). #MusicSky

The Cure, with Wish (1992). #MusicSky