Kara LaSota
@breezyreader.bsky.social
She/her. Childless plant lady, bookwyrm, spouse, really bad at social media. NAFSAn, PDSO/RO, International education nerd. Getting foul mouthed with age.
Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦 obviously.
March 2, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦 obviously.
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Since the president has signed an EO making English the official language of the United States, here is the first non-English copy of the Declaration of Independence, printed in German just days after July 4, 1776. We have always been multilingual.
cdm16274.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/coll...
cdm16274.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/coll...
March 2, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Since the president has signed an EO making English the official language of the United States, here is the first non-English copy of the Declaration of Independence, printed in German just days after July 4, 1776. We have always been multilingual.
cdm16274.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/coll...
cdm16274.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/coll...
Why is not one talking about what slashing both government jobs and government funding (which supports yet more jobs) is going to do to the unemployment rate and thus the economy? Little secret - if you don't have income, you don't spend much.
February 8, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Why is not one talking about what slashing both government jobs and government funding (which supports yet more jobs) is going to do to the unemployment rate and thus the economy? Little secret - if you don't have income, you don't spend much.
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The DOGE kids showing up at Treasury:
February 4, 2025 at 12:42 AM
The DOGE kids showing up at Treasury:
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If you’re a government employee, thank you for your service & here’s a resource you may find helpful. Stay strong. www.civilservicestrong.org
Civil Service Strong: Resources for Civil Servants
Effective. Impartial. Resilient. The civil service comprises dedicated, nonpartisan federal employees who work tirelessly across the country and around the world to ensure the effective delivery of go...
www.civilservicestrong.org
February 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
If you’re a government employee, thank you for your service & here’s a resource you may find helpful. Stay strong. www.civilservicestrong.org
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Hey if anyone is considering backing up any datasets for some reason today, the Open Science Framework has free storage up to 5G/private repository, and up to 50G/public repository.
(The OSF is run by a 501c3 (Center for Open Science), so if you do this you might also consider making a donation.)
(The OSF is run by a 501c3 (Center for Open Science), so if you do this you might also consider making a donation.)
January 31, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Hey if anyone is considering backing up any datasets for some reason today, the Open Science Framework has free storage up to 5G/private repository, and up to 50G/public repository.
(The OSF is run by a 501c3 (Center for Open Science), so if you do this you might also consider making a donation.)
(The OSF is run by a 501c3 (Center for Open Science), so if you do this you might also consider making a donation.)
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OPSEC Note:
Per the unanimous 9th circuit ruling in US v. Jeremy Travis Payne, police can legally compel you to unlock your phone if your security is biometric (face, fingerprint etc); however, they need a warrant to compel you to enter a pin or other password.
Adjust your settings accordingly.
Per the unanimous 9th circuit ruling in US v. Jeremy Travis Payne, police can legally compel you to unlock your phone if your security is biometric (face, fingerprint etc); however, they need a warrant to compel you to enter a pin or other password.
Adjust your settings accordingly.
February 1, 2025 at 1:30 AM
OPSEC Note:
Per the unanimous 9th circuit ruling in US v. Jeremy Travis Payne, police can legally compel you to unlock your phone if your security is biometric (face, fingerprint etc); however, they need a warrant to compel you to enter a pin or other password.
Adjust your settings accordingly.
Per the unanimous 9th circuit ruling in US v. Jeremy Travis Payne, police can legally compel you to unlock your phone if your security is biometric (face, fingerprint etc); however, they need a warrant to compel you to enter a pin or other password.
Adjust your settings accordingly.
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Elon is mad about launch permits.
He demanded the FAA Director quit.
FAA Director stepped down on Jan 20.
Now the FAA is dealing with a major crisis without any leadership.
He demanded the FAA Director quit.
FAA Director stepped down on Jan 20.
Now the FAA is dealing with a major crisis without any leadership.
FAA Chief Quit on Jan. 20 After Elon Musk Told Him to Resign
Michael Whitaker had only been in the role for a year but the SpaceX chief accused him of “harassment.”
www.thedailybeast.com
January 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Elon is mad about launch permits.
He demanded the FAA Director quit.
FAA Director stepped down on Jan 20.
Now the FAA is dealing with a major crisis without any leadership.
He demanded the FAA Director quit.
FAA Director stepped down on Jan 20.
Now the FAA is dealing with a major crisis without any leadership.
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➡️ January 20: FAA director fired
➡️ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
➡️ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
➡️ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees
➡️ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years
Making America Great Again!
➡️ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
➡️ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
➡️ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees
➡️ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years
Making America Great Again!
January 30, 2025 at 3:37 PM
➡️ January 20: FAA director fired
➡️ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
➡️ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
➡️ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees
➡️ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years
Making America Great Again!
➡️ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
➡️ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
➡️ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees
➡️ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years
Making America Great Again!
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FFS. "Move fast and break things" is a terrible governance model. Just in case anyone was wondering. 🤦♀️
January 30, 2025 at 2:54 AM
FFS. "Move fast and break things" is a terrible governance model. Just in case anyone was wondering. 🤦♀️
The venn diagram of people who's online bio includes some version of "coach" and people who appear to be complete wankers is soooo close to a perfect circle.
Plenty of voice-, writing-, job-, etc coaches, who do good work. The unqualified troglidites spewing BS with their whole chest, though... ugh.
Plenty of voice-, writing-, job-, etc coaches, who do good work. The unqualified troglidites spewing BS with their whole chest, though... ugh.
January 28, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The venn diagram of people who's online bio includes some version of "coach" and people who appear to be complete wankers is soooo close to a perfect circle.
Plenty of voice-, writing-, job-, etc coaches, who do good work. The unqualified troglidites spewing BS with their whole chest, though... ugh.
Plenty of voice-, writing-, job-, etc coaches, who do good work. The unqualified troglidites spewing BS with their whole chest, though... ugh.
The key to convenient air travel is pockets up the wazoo. Phone in one, eReader in another, earplugs, lip balm, glasses case, handicaps, etc...
January 16, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The key to convenient air travel is pockets up the wazoo. Phone in one, eReader in another, earplugs, lip balm, glasses case, handicaps, etc...
About right for quite a few folks I know.
January 15, 2025 at 3:45 AM
About right for quite a few folks I know.
Why is there never a Vogon constructor fleet around when you need one?
January 14, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Why is there never a Vogon constructor fleet around when you need one?
Okay, so how does this thing work?
January 11, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Okay, so how does this thing work?