Queen Althea: Pie Aficionado
@msqueen03.bsky.social
I love pie. NASA Certified DART Planetary Defender. also: Kansas City enthusiast, SysAdmin, Advocate for #WomenInSTEM, Gamer, Razer fangrl She/Her/Queen Cis Woman
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I talk a lot on KC sports, mostly KC Current.
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I talk a lot on KC sports, mostly KC Current.
Other likes:
Cats and other fluffies
Cooking and recipes
Eclectic music taste
Dad jokes and puns
Social democracy
Fantasy books
Retro gaming
Board games
Crafty things
Kansas City
3D printing
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Pies
So I looked into this a bit more and I’m 99.9% sure this is what caused my beef and dairy allergies in 1998. Earliest reported cases were 2002. Symptoms matches exactly (delayed reactions, hives, gastrointestinal issues, etc).
As the article notes, the ticks that cause alpha-gal are spreading to new areas thanks to climate change
A 47-year-old airline pilot from New Jersey is the first person known to have died from alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy caused by a tick bite.
November 14, 2025 at 2:07 AM
So I looked into this a bit more and I’m 99.9% sure this is what caused my beef and dairy allergies in 1998. Earliest reported cases were 2002. Symptoms matches exactly (delayed reactions, hives, gastrointestinal issues, etc).
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If the rest don’t oust Schumer immediately, then the entire U.S. Senate sold us out. They think we’re stupid. It’s insulting.
These 8 Senators sold us out to Trump:
Hassan
King
Cortez-Masto
Shaheen
Kaine
Fetterman
Durbin
Rosen
Understand This Fact: Chuck Schumer is behind this. None of these 8 are up for reelection in 2026. Schumer asked them vote yes—they agreed. He's such a coward that he folded and won't even own it.
Hassan
King
Cortez-Masto
Shaheen
Kaine
Fetterman
Durbin
Rosen
Understand This Fact: Chuck Schumer is behind this. None of these 8 are up for reelection in 2026. Schumer asked them vote yes—they agreed. He's such a coward that he folded and won't even own it.
November 10, 2025 at 3:43 AM
If the rest don’t oust Schumer immediately, then the entire U.S. Senate sold us out. They think we’re stupid. It’s insulting.
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Huh well it turns out I heard from a few federal workers about this and well
"We civil servants organized to help our colleagues face the hardship of the shutdown, we put up with the pain and our only request was to not be betrayed like this. Trade our pain, make it count."
"We civil servants organized to help our colleagues face the hardship of the shutdown, we put up with the pain and our only request was to not be betrayed like this. Trade our pain, make it count."
November 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Huh well it turns out I heard from a few federal workers about this and well
"We civil servants organized to help our colleagues face the hardship of the shutdown, we put up with the pain and our only request was to not be betrayed like this. Trade our pain, make it count."
"We civil servants organized to help our colleagues face the hardship of the shutdown, we put up with the pain and our only request was to not be betrayed like this. Trade our pain, make it count."
November 9, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Greetings and salutations from a FROSTY CPKC Stadium! I am your @sheabutterfc.com correspondent for today’s NWSL quarterfinal playoff match between Gotham and Shield winners KC Current. This is the match day thread. Let’s get into it!!!
November 9, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Greetings and salutations from a FROSTY CPKC Stadium! I am your @sheabutterfc.com correspondent for today’s NWSL quarterfinal playoff match between Gotham and Shield winners KC Current. This is the match day thread. Let’s get into it!!!
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"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 1:33 AM
"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
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As if the SCOTUS decision wasn't bad enough, the 6th circuit said "hold my beer" and explicitly created a constitutional right to bully trans kids who are already at tremendous risk of self harm and suicide.
These judges want dead trans kids.
These judges want dead trans kids.
BREAKING: The Sixth Circuit, in a 10-7 en banc decision, holds that an Ohio school district's anti-bullying policy that requires students to use children's preferred pronouns is likely unconstitutional on these facts.
Judge Murphy, a Trump appointee, writes the court's decision.
Judge Murphy, a Trump appointee, writes the court's decision.
November 7, 2025 at 3:46 AM
As if the SCOTUS decision wasn't bad enough, the 6th circuit said "hold my beer" and explicitly created a constitutional right to bully trans kids who are already at tremendous risk of self harm and suicide.
These judges want dead trans kids.
These judges want dead trans kids.
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www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/u...
Let it sink in that Republicans are cutting off SNAP and air travel during the holidays, all to avoid a vote on the Epstein files and to force drastic cuts to millions of Americans’ healthcare.
Evil.
Gift Article:
Let it sink in that Republicans are cutting off SNAP and air travel during the holidays, all to avoid a vote on the Epstein files and to force drastic cuts to millions of Americans’ healthcare.
Evil.
Gift Article:
Trump Officials to Cut Air Traffic at 40 Major Airports if Shutdown Continues
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:20 PM
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/u...
Let it sink in that Republicans are cutting off SNAP and air travel during the holidays, all to avoid a vote on the Epstein files and to force drastic cuts to millions of Americans’ healthcare.
Evil.
Gift Article:
Let it sink in that Republicans are cutting off SNAP and air travel during the holidays, all to avoid a vote on the Epstein files and to force drastic cuts to millions of Americans’ healthcare.
Evil.
Gift Article:
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They might want to check their inboxes. Our members have some opinions
In keeping with this theme, I reached out to KC Current to see if they would be commenting on the issues below. They will not be issuing a separate statement outside of the one already issued by the league earlier today.
I have reached out to the Washington Spirit comms for comment on the recent comments from Elizabeth Eddy and Jennifer Sey.
Don’t know that i will hear back today but will keep you all posted if and when i do get a comment from them.
Don’t know that i will hear back today but will keep you all posted if and when i do get a comment from them.
November 4, 2025 at 11:49 PM
They might want to check their inboxes. Our members have some opinions
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I have so much respect for the @nwslplayers.bsky.social but to me this misses the point. The issue isn't that the attacks on specific NWSL players are factually incorrect (they are); it's that the hysteria and bigotry around trans, intersex, and gender nonconforming athletes hurts all women
Inbox: NWSLPA Releases statement condemning attacks on players
"We stand firmly with all our members - including, and especially, the African women who have been targeted by divisive and demeaning rhetoric”
"We stand firmly with all our members - including, and especially, the African women who have been targeted by divisive and demeaning rhetoric”
November 5, 2025 at 12:56 AM
I have so much respect for the @nwslplayers.bsky.social but to me this misses the point. The issue isn't that the attacks on specific NWSL players are factually incorrect (they are); it's that the hysteria and bigotry around trans, intersex, and gender nonconforming athletes hurts all women
This man deserves recognition for his iconic and career setting role of Father Frank Ignatius on Evil!
She's a god tier troll
November 3, 2025 at 2:20 AM
This man deserves recognition for his iconic and career setting role of Father Frank Ignatius on Evil!
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I also need to mention that I watched the KC Current game in a tank top today even tho it was only 57 because that Missouri sun is brutal. (Our seats are on the sun side) Now imagine what it was like during the notorious wet bulb game.
November 3, 2025 at 1:52 AM
I also need to mention that I watched the KC Current game in a tank top today even tho it was only 57 because that Missouri sun is brutal. (Our seats are on the sun side) Now imagine what it was like during the notorious wet bulb game.
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Is this ref looking as bad on the Home Screen and replays as she is here on the field? Not calling fouls or cards out when Current players are hit, getting in the way of the ball, etc.
#KCBaby
#KCBaby
November 2, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Is this ref looking as bad on the Home Screen and replays as she is here on the field? Not calling fouls or cards out when Current players are hit, getting in the way of the ball, etc.
#KCBaby
#KCBaby
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As Ring announces increased partnership with Flock and law enforcement, do not be fooled by reassurances that you can 'opt out.' Here's evidence that ICE tapped flock from local agencies sometimes without consent: www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
Border Patrol, ICE tapped into Washington police surveillance systems for potential immigration enforcement
Federal law enforcement agencies accessed data collected by some local police and sheriff’s offices automated license plate cameras around Washington, a University of Washington Center for Human Right...
www.spokesman.com
November 2, 2025 at 11:46 AM
As Ring announces increased partnership with Flock and law enforcement, do not be fooled by reassurances that you can 'opt out.' Here's evidence that ICE tapped flock from local agencies sometimes without consent: www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
I did the same. Just asked my dr to add it to my routine bloodwork. Still vaccinated and lots more peace of mind.
I had test done at my doctor's recently and found I was still protected; I was planning on getting the vaccine if not. Here's more info on how you can check your own immunity status:
www.cdc.gov/measles/abou...
www.cdc.gov/measles/abou...
Questions About Measles
Get answers to questions about protecting against measles, measles vaccine and how measles spreads.
www.cdc.gov
October 26, 2025 at 9:48 PM
I did the same. Just asked my dr to add it to my routine bloodwork. Still vaccinated and lots more peace of mind.
Looks like you can also opt out of the notifications for requests to share videos. however we (me included) are still supporting a platform willing to open this up to agencies that do illegal surveillance and kidnapping
Now agencies that use Flock can request that Ring doorbell users share footage to help with “evidence collection and investigative work.”
Reminder: You don't have to share anything with agencies without a warrant. Know your rights.
Reminder: You don't have to share anything with agencies without a warrant. Know your rights.
techcrunch.com/2025/10/16/a... yeeeeeah
October 20, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Looks like you can also opt out of the notifications for requests to share videos. however we (me included) are still supporting a platform willing to open this up to agencies that do illegal surveillance and kidnapping
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Now agencies that use Flock can request that Ring doorbell users share footage to help with “evidence collection and investigative work.”
Reminder: You don't have to share anything with agencies without a warrant. Know your rights.
Reminder: You don't have to share anything with agencies without a warrant. Know your rights.
October 20, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Now agencies that use Flock can request that Ring doorbell users share footage to help with “evidence collection and investigative work.”
Reminder: You don't have to share anything with agencies without a warrant. Know your rights.
Reminder: You don't have to share anything with agencies without a warrant. Know your rights.
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And I'm sick and tired of having to repeat
IF IT DOESN'T APPLY, SCROLL ON BY
Fragility and individualism of white supremacy on full display.
If you do this, you are definitely the problem.
IF IT DOESN'T APPLY, SCROLL ON BY
Fragility and individualism of white supremacy on full display.
If you do this, you are definitely the problem.
October 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
And I'm sick and tired of having to repeat
IF IT DOESN'T APPLY, SCROLL ON BY
Fragility and individualism of white supremacy on full display.
If you do this, you are definitely the problem.
IF IT DOESN'T APPLY, SCROLL ON BY
Fragility and individualism of white supremacy on full display.
If you do this, you are definitely the problem.
Goddamnit
October 20, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Goddamnit
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“Average musician makes $12 a month on Spotify. The fact that they are not even able to sell a record and it’s taken from them by rich motherfuckers on streaming platforms who get paid royally by record labels,Ticketmaster, merch companies. They’re all fucking getting paid, except for the musician.”
Garbage’s Shirley Manson Speaks Out Against Music Industry Economics: “This Is An Alarm Call”
Just before they kicked off their current run of dates, the ’90s alt-rock greats Garbage announced that it would be their final North American headline tour. When the band played at Denver’s Mission B...
www.stereogum.com
October 19, 2025 at 1:19 PM
“Average musician makes $12 a month on Spotify. The fact that they are not even able to sell a record and it’s taken from them by rich motherfuckers on streaming platforms who get paid royally by record labels,Ticketmaster, merch companies. They’re all fucking getting paid, except for the musician.”
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In social movement studies, we talk about how marches and protests expand the threshold of acceptable risk so that people take more and bigger social risks IN PUBLIC, EN MASSE. This is extremely important for the bourgeois white folks holding signs and building social rapport.
Not a shitpost: #NoKings is feel-good performative activism for comfortable mostly upper and upper middle class white folks and that’s good, actually. Millions of people in the streets protesting a fascist regime is good. It is good for the normie baseline to be massive displays of public dissent.
October 19, 2025 at 1:44 AM
In social movement studies, we talk about how marches and protests expand the threshold of acceptable risk so that people take more and bigger social risks IN PUBLIC, EN MASSE. This is extremely important for the bourgeois white folks holding signs and building social rapport.
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BREAKING: Judge Subramanian announces he will sentence Sean “Diddy” Combs to 50 months in federal prison (~4 years) for transporting women and male escorts across the U.S. to engage in morbidly relentless sexual performances marred by violence and drug use for more than a decade.
October 3, 2025 at 8:41 PM
BREAKING: Judge Subramanian announces he will sentence Sean “Diddy” Combs to 50 months in federal prison (~4 years) for transporting women and male escorts across the U.S. to engage in morbidly relentless sexual performances marred by violence and drug use for more than a decade.
I don’t know why anyone thought he might get a reasonable sentence. Even 11 years wasn’t enough. But 4??? Yeah fuck this “justice” system.
Judge: Here, the data shows a wide variety of sentences. Weighing all the relevant factors, the Court determines that the sentences is 50 months of incarceration
October 3, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I don’t know why anyone thought he might get a reasonable sentence. Even 11 years wasn’t enough. But 4??? Yeah fuck this “justice” system.