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NOAA Cuts Leave Wind Chimes As Sole Predictor Of Approaching Hurricanes

SILVER SPRING, MD—As mass firings of career experts and scientists continued to roil the federal government, officials confirmed Friday that cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration...

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February 28, 2025 at 8:01 PM

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Gabino Iglesias

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Sure hope so.
(art by Dave Tarnowski)

February 20, 2025 at 11:15 PM

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Super Bowl Confetti Made Entirely From Shredded Concussion Studies theonion.com/super-b...

February 10, 2025 at 3:24 AM

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FBI Uncovers Al-Qaeda Plot To Just Sit Back And Enjoy Collapse Of United States

WASHINGTON—Putting the nation on alert against what it has described as a “highly credible terrorist threat,” the FBI announced today that it has uncovered a plot by members of al-Qaeda to sit back an...

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February 5, 2025 at 6:31 PM

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KittyKatGirl😻🙏💞🐞

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January 31, 2025 at 3:49 PM

drewlz

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2025 sure is starting off a lot like 2020

January 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM

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Deb Finn

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Hi Bluesky, I am happy and optimistic to be here! Anyone know a freshwater fisheries biologist into teaching who might want to come join me in the beautiful Ozark streams of SW Missouri?
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Assistant Professor of Freshwater Fisheries Biology
The Biology Department at Missouri State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in freshwater fisheries biology. The successful candidate will help address the Department’s need to teach and mentor a growing population of students interested in applied fisheries conservation and management.
Minimum requirements include PhD in a related area, peer-reviewed publications in fisheries biology and/or fish ecology, excellent communication skills, and strong support of MSU’s commitment to building a diverse and culturally competent educational environment.
Duties include: a) research in freshwater fisheries; b) teaching courses in ichthyology, fisheries, and one or more of fish ecology, wildlife management, or other area of expertise to total 9 contact hours per semester; c) advising graduate (Masters) and undergraduate students; and d) pursuit of external funding in support of research.
A letter of application that includes a statement of commitment to fostering inclusive excellence (https://www.missouristate.edu/InclusiveEngagement/Vision.htm), CV, statements of teaching and research experience and interests, names and contact information for 3 references, and copies of all university transcripts should be submitted online at: http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21377.htm.
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense. Application review begins 6 January 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Start date is 11 August 2025. Direct queries to DFinn@MissouriState.edu.

December 7, 2024 at 12:21 AM

drewlz

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We’re about to get Umbridged with all these executive orders about to come out #inauguration #harrypotter

January 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM

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Deb Haaland, the country's first indigenous cabinet secretary, used her term at the Interior Department to make what activists say is irreversible impact in recognizing the painful history of the government's treatment Native Americans.