Liz Foraker Klein
@lizklein.bsky.social
Smorgasbord of topics. Believe in making Jax a better place. Strong opinions loosely held. Sometimes I talk about work (Marketing. Healthcare. PE/VC.) 2x a year I post a lot about golf.
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The gov’t now says it’ll hire 100 people back at the National Weather Service—a good first step.
But don’t be fooled: the rest of NOAA is still in disarray. You can’t forecast storms accurately without satellites, radar, and the science teams behind them.
But don’t be fooled: the rest of NOAA is still in disarray. You can’t forecast storms accurately without satellites, radar, and the science teams behind them.
Where does your weather forecast come from?
Whether you get your forecast from an app on your phone, a website or a meteorologist on TV, most of the underlying information comes from the federal government.
www.npr.org
June 4, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The gov’t now says it’ll hire 100 people back at the National Weather Service—a good first step.
But don’t be fooled: the rest of NOAA is still in disarray. You can’t forecast storms accurately without satellites, radar, and the science teams behind them.
But don’t be fooled: the rest of NOAA is still in disarray. You can’t forecast storms accurately without satellites, radar, and the science teams behind them.
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One of the most fun parts of being a parent I didn’t expect is getting the opportunity to just learn random things. Tonight is a YT deep dive on reptiles which was not my choice. We ranked coolest snakes and 7 yo made persuasive argument on why turtles would be the best reptile to be.
May 16, 2025 at 12:03 AM
One of the most fun parts of being a parent I didn’t expect is getting the opportunity to just learn random things. Tonight is a YT deep dive on reptiles which was not my choice. We ranked coolest snakes and 7 yo made persuasive argument on why turtles would be the best reptile to be.
If finance and marketing aren’t aligned, I don’t see how the company can be successful long term. AOV, CAC, LTV - marketing owns the metrics that drives both profitability and how valuable is a business. Marketing metrics can also be a bellwether for market changes not yet hitting the balance sheet.
VOICE | "Both the CMO and CFO must consciously adopt a holistic view, recognizing that their individual successes are intrinsically linked to the overall growth and profitability of the organization," writes Maggie Merklin. adweek.it/43hU786
Bridging the Data Divide: 4 Levels of a CMO–CFO Partnership
Think of this as a roadmap, allowing you to strategically chart a course toward a more impactful alliance.
adweek.it
May 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM
If finance and marketing aren’t aligned, I don’t see how the company can be successful long term. AOV, CAC, LTV - marketing owns the metrics that drives both profitability and how valuable is a business. Marketing metrics can also be a bellwether for market changes not yet hitting the balance sheet.
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Vaccines do not contain any fetal tissue or cells, nor do they contain any cells derived from fetal materials.
RFK Jr on measles: "The MMR vaccine contains a lot of aborted fetus debris."
May 1, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Vaccines do not contain any fetal tissue or cells, nor do they contain any cells derived from fetal materials.
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This is a widely inaccurate & dangerous mischaracterization. The vaccine was developed in fetal cells obtained from two elective abortions in the early 1960s. There is not abortion debris floating around in the vaccine. And the Vatican has okayed its use. RFK Jr. is again spreading disinformation.
RFK Jr on measles: "The MMR vaccine contains a lot of aborted fetus debris."
May 1, 2025 at 2:14 AM
This is a widely inaccurate & dangerous mischaracterization. The vaccine was developed in fetal cells obtained from two elective abortions in the early 1960s. There is not abortion debris floating around in the vaccine. And the Vatican has okayed its use. RFK Jr. is again spreading disinformation.
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More evidence that RFK Jr. and Makary are not going to permit the FDA to approve new COVID19 vaccines for the US this fall. This is unconscionable. People will die because of this. www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-cov...
FDA chief says they're looking at whether to approve COVID shots for next winter
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary said there is a "void of data" on the COVID booster shots.
www.cbsnews.com
April 30, 2025 at 4:52 AM
More evidence that RFK Jr. and Makary are not going to permit the FDA to approve new COVID19 vaccines for the US this fall. This is unconscionable. People will die because of this. www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-cov...
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listen I know this is like. nowhere near the top of the priority list in terms of what’s wrong with this statement. but assuming the average child owns 30 dolls is one of the most Lucille Bluth things he’s said in a long time
listen I know this is like. nowhere near the top of the priority list in terms of what’s wrong with this statement. but assuming the average child owns 30 dolls is one of the most Lucille Bluth things he’s said in a long time
May 1, 2025 at 4:19 AM
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listen I know this is like. nowhere near the top of the priority list in terms of what’s wrong with this statement. but assuming the average child owns 30 dolls is one of the most Lucille Bluth things he’s said in a long time
listen I know this is like. nowhere near the top of the priority list in terms of what’s wrong with this statement. but assuming the average child owns 30 dolls is one of the most Lucille Bluth things he’s said in a long time
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“And I’m like, what do you mean, you ‘do your own research’? You running a double-blind study in your living room, dawg?”
- A guy walking ahead of me with his friends on a NYC sidewalk in 2021, also my favorite overheard dialogue of the entire pandemic
- A guy walking ahead of me with his friends on a NYC sidewalk in 2021, also my favorite overheard dialogue of the entire pandemic
April 30, 2025 at 11:36 AM
“And I’m like, what do you mean, you ‘do your own research’? You running a double-blind study in your living room, dawg?”
- A guy walking ahead of me with his friends on a NYC sidewalk in 2021, also my favorite overheard dialogue of the entire pandemic
- A guy walking ahead of me with his friends on a NYC sidewalk in 2021, also my favorite overheard dialogue of the entire pandemic
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THE TWO WAY MAN IS OFF THE BOARD
April 25, 2025 at 12:25 AM
THE TWO WAY MAN IS OFF THE BOARD
Parenting tip: Buy seasonal window clings and use them as an excuse to have your kid clean your windows.
Pro-tip: If you haven’t already, invest in rags or cleaning towels because otherwise you will waste so many paper towels. She’s welcome to use as many as she wants whenever.
Pro-tip: If you haven’t already, invest in rags or cleaning towels because otherwise you will waste so many paper towels. She’s welcome to use as many as she wants whenever.
March 29, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Parenting tip: Buy seasonal window clings and use them as an excuse to have your kid clean your windows.
Pro-tip: If you haven’t already, invest in rags or cleaning towels because otherwise you will waste so many paper towels. She’s welcome to use as many as she wants whenever.
Pro-tip: If you haven’t already, invest in rags or cleaning towels because otherwise you will waste so many paper towels. She’s welcome to use as many as she wants whenever.
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Re:
“Trump’s order specifically names the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the Women’s History Museum, which is in development.”
“Trump’s order specifically names the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the Women’s History Museum, which is in development.”
Trump executive order on Smithsonian targets funding to programs with 'improper ideology'
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on the Smithsonian Institution that targets funding to programs that contain what he calls “divisive narratives” and “improper ideology.”
apnews.com
March 28, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Re:
“Trump’s order specifically names the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the Women’s History Museum, which is in development.”
“Trump’s order specifically names the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the Women’s History Museum, which is in development.”
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Congrats to the White House correspondents who failed to stand in solidarity with the AP and now get to stand by their new peer, a dipshit podcaster and Putin stooge.
Dont complain, you earned this.
Dont complain, you earned this.
Right-wing YouTuber Tim Pool has made it to the White House pool — someone from his “Timcast” channel will be part of today’s pool duty covering the president.
Last year, DOJ revealed Pool was receiving millions of dollars from the Russian gov. Pool says he didn’t know where it was coming from.
Last year, DOJ revealed Pool was receiving millions of dollars from the Russian gov. Pool says he didn’t know where it was coming from.
March 28, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Congrats to the White House correspondents who failed to stand in solidarity with the AP and now get to stand by their new peer, a dipshit podcaster and Putin stooge.
Dont complain, you earned this.
Dont complain, you earned this.
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hmmm but what newer platform that doesn't have an algorithm and has been doing pretty well lately might have inspired this "innovation" hmmm it's a mystery 🤔
March 28, 2025 at 12:18 PM
hmmm but what newer platform that doesn't have an algorithm and has been doing pretty well lately might have inspired this "innovation" hmmm it's a mystery 🤔
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This is the most insane and biased headline I've ever seen
The Trump administration's Signal group chat leak may be the world's most relatable fail. Who hasn't added a stranger to a text thread or group chat?
'We've all done this': Trump admin group chat scandal is its most relatable fail
The Trump administration's Signal group chat leak may be the world's most relatable fail. Who hasn't added a stranger to a text thread or group chat?
bit.ly
March 26, 2025 at 4:47 AM
This is the most insane and biased headline I've ever seen
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The founder of Pirate’s Booty Snacks lost his chaotic bid for mayor of a tiny New York community after claiming that he was the village leader and had the authority to replace the entire local government, officials say.
Pirate's Booty founder stages Long Island mutiny, declares he's mayor and tries to fire village staff
Robert Ehrlich was “falsely asserting his authority as mayor, demanding access to office space, and declaring that the entire Village staff was fired," said officials in Sea Cliff, New York.
nbcnews.to
March 23, 2025 at 4:30 AM
The founder of Pirate’s Booty Snacks lost his chaotic bid for mayor of a tiny New York community after claiming that he was the village leader and had the authority to replace the entire local government, officials say.
Need help from librarians/teachers/parents: My 7 yo is obsessed with history. She loves learning about famous people, events (girl has strong opinions about Titanic), and what life was like in history. She’s advanced reader so less worried about ability but age appropriateness. Recommendations?
March 22, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Need help from librarians/teachers/parents: My 7 yo is obsessed with history. She loves learning about famous people, events (girl has strong opinions about Titanic), and what life was like in history. She’s advanced reader so less worried about ability but age appropriateness. Recommendations?
I was very confused why someone thought there were only 6 sports bras in the US but apparently it’s just bad artwork. Would we use a jock strap to represent men’s sports?
Before 2025, there were only six women's sports bars across the U.S. By the end of this year, the number is expected to be about two dozen, according to an NBC News analysis.
Women's sports bars expected to quadruple across the U.S. in 2025
The boom coincides with the soaring viewership and popularity of professional and college women’s sports.
nbcnews.to
March 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I was very confused why someone thought there were only 6 sports bras in the US but apparently it’s just bad artwork. Would we use a jock strap to represent men’s sports?
There is nothing that has made me feel as old as having yet another passport as an adult expire. Another ten years in the blink of an eye. Just thankful that I have the opportunity to still afford and be in need of a passport.
March 21, 2025 at 2:54 PM
There is nothing that has made me feel as old as having yet another passport as an adult expire. Another ten years in the blink of an eye. Just thankful that I have the opportunity to still afford and be in need of a passport.
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Charles Dickens was born this day in 1812...
Happy Birthday — he never looked better!
Happy Birthday — he never looked better!
February 7, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Charles Dickens was born this day in 1812...
Happy Birthday — he never looked better!
Happy Birthday — he never looked better!
Had Parent Teacher conferences today. Teacher shared two stories that confirmed my first grader is my mini me: 1. During morning Celebration her sharing moment was “I’m extremely pleased with the progress I am making on my Gruffalo shirt.” 2. After kids make a plan, she assigns roles to each kid.
February 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Had Parent Teacher conferences today. Teacher shared two stories that confirmed my first grader is my mini me: 1. During morning Celebration her sharing moment was “I’m extremely pleased with the progress I am making on my Gruffalo shirt.” 2. After kids make a plan, she assigns roles to each kid.
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They’re stopping WIC payments.
WIC provides nutrition (& healthcare) to pregnant women & children under 5.
Despite being massively underutilized, >50% of all US babies rely on WIC.
Every $1 spent on prenatal WIC benefits saves >$3 in healthcare expenses (mostly to taxpayers) in the 1st yr of life
WIC provides nutrition (& healthcare) to pregnant women & children under 5.
Despite being massively underutilized, >50% of all US babies rely on WIC.
Every $1 spent on prenatal WIC benefits saves >$3 in healthcare expenses (mostly to taxpayers) in the 1st yr of life
Broader agreement that it to applies to discretionary spending payments (Head Start, WIC, etc).
January 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
They’re stopping WIC payments.
WIC provides nutrition (& healthcare) to pregnant women & children under 5.
Despite being massively underutilized, >50% of all US babies rely on WIC.
Every $1 spent on prenatal WIC benefits saves >$3 in healthcare expenses (mostly to taxpayers) in the 1st yr of life
WIC provides nutrition (& healthcare) to pregnant women & children under 5.
Despite being massively underutilized, >50% of all US babies rely on WIC.
Every $1 spent on prenatal WIC benefits saves >$3 in healthcare expenses (mostly to taxpayers) in the 1st yr of life
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I had brain surgery two years ago to remove a plum-sized tumor called a meningioma. In addition to the tumor itself, my neurosurgeon removed an extended circle of dura around it, because recent NIH-funded research showed that tumor cells infiltrate the dura and become a source of tumor re-growth.
What can you do? Talk loudly about what government actually does for you. Call your reps and tell them to protect federal research and to make government work for all Americans. Write op-eds. Talk about the medical research that saved your life. Share your stories. Help people make the connections.
January 23, 2025 at 12:41 AM
I had brain surgery two years ago to remove a plum-sized tumor called a meningioma. In addition to the tumor itself, my neurosurgeon removed an extended circle of dura around it, because recent NIH-funded research showed that tumor cells infiltrate the dura and become a source of tumor re-growth.
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Meatpacking giants Perdue and JBS will pay a combined $8M penalty for employing migrant children as young as 13 to work in their slaughterhouses.
These cases are part of a dangerous resurgence of child labor in America, fueled by corporate greed.
These cases are part of a dangerous resurgence of child labor in America, fueled by corporate greed.
Why Child Labor in America is Skyrocketing | Robert Reich
Corporations are now using the “labor shortage” as an excuse to bring back child labor. It’s part of a horrifying trend: Since 2015, child labor violations h...
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January 17, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Meatpacking giants Perdue and JBS will pay a combined $8M penalty for employing migrant children as young as 13 to work in their slaughterhouses.
These cases are part of a dangerous resurgence of child labor in America, fueled by corporate greed.
These cases are part of a dangerous resurgence of child labor in America, fueled by corporate greed.
