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February 9, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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I have 3 blissfully happy kitties rolling around in catnip right now. One's on my footstool and the other two are on the carpet, each with her own little sprinkling of catnip.
February 8, 2026 at 3:30 AM
I have 3 blissfully happy kitties rolling around in catnip right now. One's on my footstool and the other two are on the carpet, each with her own little sprinkling of catnip.
I've only just today learned Texans had a unique slang term for Union soldiers in the Civil War: Abs, short for abolitionists. "The Abs had got within 300 yards of us" is in a jounal I'm reading and it really threw me for a second.
February 8, 2026 at 2:02 AM
I've only just today learned Texans had a unique slang term for Union soldiers in the Civil War: Abs, short for abolitionists. "The Abs had got within 300 yards of us" is in a jounal I'm reading and it really threw me for a second.
Seconded. His novels are excellent without the background reading, but it adds another dimension when you look into his references.
Tonight’s post shift reading provided by the ever enlightening* @nmamatas.bsky.social and his most recent work ‘Kalivas! Or, Another Tempest’.
*Enlightening in that every damned piece of his work sends me down a rabbit hole of reading up on weird heresies, forgotten philosophies, or Greek history.
*Enlightening in that every damned piece of his work sends me down a rabbit hole of reading up on weird heresies, forgotten philosophies, or Greek history.
February 8, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Seconded. His novels are excellent without the background reading, but it adds another dimension when you look into his references.
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This is extremely offensive and inappropriate. I don’t care how popular it is in bars, dwarf-tossing is degrading and NOT OKAY.
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Border Patrol boss Gregory Bovino tossed from Las Vegas bar
Former U.S. Border Patrol Commander-at-Large Gregory Bovino was reportedly asked to leave a Las Vegas bar out of safety concerns for the venue’s customers.
lasvegassun.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:46 PM
This is extremely offensive and inappropriate. I don’t care how popular it is in bars, dwarf-tossing is degrading and NOT OKAY.
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I didn't know that In Living Color is the reason the Super Bowl halftime is such a huge spectacle. In 1992 they aired a special show specifically meant to grab viewers during the Super Bowl's halftime, and they did. The NFL decided no one was going to do that again.
‘We stole the Super Bowl audience’: how In Living Color pulled off the greatest heist in US TV history
Turning Point USA is plotting its own half-time broadcast in defiance of Bad Bunny – but one of TV’s Blackest shows already perfected the alt-cast in 1992
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:28 PM
I didn't know that In Living Color is the reason the Super Bowl halftime is such a huge spectacle. In 1992 they aired a special show specifically meant to grab viewers during the Super Bowl's halftime, and they did. The NFL decided no one was going to do that again.
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When you're so coked up and stupid you put the scope on backwards:
February 5, 2026 at 6:32 PM
When you're so coked up and stupid you put the scope on backwards:
This must have been a spectacular crash. Houston has no hills - we're flat as a pancake, and somehow this stolen truck slammed into the 2nd story of a building.
Stolen car driver causes fiery rollover crash involving an HPD detective in Midtown, HPD says
SkyEye was over the aftermath of a fiery rollover crash in Midtown on Travis Street. HPD said a detective was involved but is expected to be okay.
abc13.com
February 5, 2026 at 11:32 PM
This must have been a spectacular crash. Houston has no hills - we're flat as a pancake, and somehow this stolen truck slammed into the 2nd story of a building.
@fortgeek.bsky.social
I thought you'd enjoy this story about a guy who came up with a 3D printed idea that's really taking off.
I thought you'd enjoy this story about a guy who came up with a 3D printed idea that's really taking off.
'A silly idea': How a Bay Area man's hack is saving Costco customers
He already has more than 600 preorders.
www.sfgate.com
February 5, 2026 at 11:14 PM
@fortgeek.bsky.social
I thought you'd enjoy this story about a guy who came up with a 3D printed idea that's really taking off.
I thought you'd enjoy this story about a guy who came up with a 3D printed idea that's really taking off.
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WARREN: Last week, Trump said 'we have the groceries going down.' Did grocery prices drop in 2025?
BESSENT: Numerous prices have
WARREN: Did grocery prices drop in 2025?
BESSENT: Numerous grocery prices have gone down
WARREN: I'm sorry. I don't know if you can't hear me?
BESSENT: Numerous prices have
WARREN: Did grocery prices drop in 2025?
BESSENT: Numerous grocery prices have gone down
WARREN: I'm sorry. I don't know if you can't hear me?
February 5, 2026 at 3:31 PM
WARREN: Last week, Trump said 'we have the groceries going down.' Did grocery prices drop in 2025?
BESSENT: Numerous prices have
WARREN: Did grocery prices drop in 2025?
BESSENT: Numerous grocery prices have gone down
WARREN: I'm sorry. I don't know if you can't hear me?
BESSENT: Numerous prices have
WARREN: Did grocery prices drop in 2025?
BESSENT: Numerous grocery prices have gone down
WARREN: I'm sorry. I don't know if you can't hear me?
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Dan Kaszeta FRHistS
My own experience, which is not inconsiderable, allows me to put out Captain Dan's Tear Gas Laundry guidelines.
Specifically, this is for your street clothing that has been exposed to tear gas in smoke/aerosol/dust/particulate form.
A small thread 🧵
My own experience, which is not inconsiderable, allows me to put out Captain Dan's Tear Gas Laundry guidelines.
Specifically, this is for your street clothing that has been exposed to tear gas in smoke/aerosol/dust/particulate form.
A small thread 🧵
February 4, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Dan Kaszeta FRHistS
My own experience, which is not inconsiderable, allows me to put out Captain Dan's Tear Gas Laundry guidelines.
Specifically, this is for your street clothing that has been exposed to tear gas in smoke/aerosol/dust/particulate form.
A small thread 🧵
My own experience, which is not inconsiderable, allows me to put out Captain Dan's Tear Gas Laundry guidelines.
Specifically, this is for your street clothing that has been exposed to tear gas in smoke/aerosol/dust/particulate form.
A small thread 🧵
This is such an incredible story:
"Once he had swum the 4km (2.49 miles) to shore in fading light, the teenager ran 2km (1.24 miles) to his family’s accommodation, using his mother’s phone to call emergency services at around 6pm."
"Once he had swum the 4km (2.49 miles) to shore in fading light, the teenager ran 2km (1.24 miles) to his family’s accommodation, using his mother’s phone to call emergency services at around 6pm."
An ‘amazing feat’: how was 13-year-old Austin Appelbee able to swim for four hours to save his family?
Saltwater, survival backstroke and sheer mind over matter may have helped the teenager save his family, experts say
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:06 PM
This is such an incredible story:
"Once he had swum the 4km (2.49 miles) to shore in fading light, the teenager ran 2km (1.24 miles) to his family’s accommodation, using his mother’s phone to call emergency services at around 6pm."
"Once he had swum the 4km (2.49 miles) to shore in fading light, the teenager ran 2km (1.24 miles) to his family’s accommodation, using his mother’s phone to call emergency services at around 6pm."
@fortgeek.bsky.social OK, car question time. Yesterday 2 idiots were driving around downtown in sporty looking little cars. They both gave off v. loud backfires, obviously on purpose, but one had a pre-backfire effect with 3 sounds. These aren't the real notes, but it was like A-C-GGGGGG . 1/2
February 4, 2026 at 4:59 AM
@fortgeek.bsky.social OK, car question time. Yesterday 2 idiots were driving around downtown in sporty looking little cars. They both gave off v. loud backfires, obviously on purpose, but one had a pre-backfire effect with 3 sounds. These aren't the real notes, but it was like A-C-GGGGGG . 1/2
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The Utah Historical Society just produced a new, excellent map of "The Peoples of North America in 1776." Great resource for anyone teaching, writing, presenting about Native peoples as part of their 250th work. america250.utah.gov/power-of-pla...
February 3, 2026 at 1:49 PM
The Utah Historical Society just produced a new, excellent map of "The Peoples of North America in 1776." Great resource for anyone teaching, writing, presenting about Native peoples as part of their 250th work. america250.utah.gov/power-of-pla...
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Folks:
This is important.
SHEAR—the Society for Historians of the Early American Republic (a GREAT organization)—is tracking examples of the regime erasing history.
More at the link below.
This is important.
SHEAR—the Society for Historians of the Early American Republic (a GREAT organization)—is tracking examples of the regime erasing history.
More at the link below.
Please circulate and share this important resource: thepanorama.shear.org/2025/04/09/t...
The Early Republic Tracker
The Early Republic Tracker documents instances where the federal government is removing facts and stories essential to the public’s understanding American history from public historical sites, muse…
thepanorama.shear.org
February 2, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Folks:
This is important.
SHEAR—the Society for Historians of the Early American Republic (a GREAT organization)—is tracking examples of the regime erasing history.
More at the link below.
This is important.
SHEAR—the Society for Historians of the Early American Republic (a GREAT organization)—is tracking examples of the regime erasing history.
More at the link below.
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MAGA Adult Male assaults Texas High School students protesting ICE
February 3, 2026 at 12:31 PM
MAGA Adult Male assaults Texas High School students protesting ICE
@katmandu.bsky.social OK, maybe a stupid question but I have a book from '67 about police-community relations & I'm wondering if that's still covered in police training. This book is by a cop & has a chapter on understanding civil disobedience so you can react intelligently, future of policing etc.
February 2, 2026 at 5:14 AM
@katmandu.bsky.social OK, maybe a stupid question but I have a book from '67 about police-community relations & I'm wondering if that's still covered in police training. This book is by a cop & has a chapter on understanding civil disobedience so you can react intelligently, future of policing etc.
Vaguely related to the Leary song is "There ain't but One Way". Yes, this is Hugh Laurie doing a country song and Stephen Fry being Stephen Fry.
A bit of Fry & Laurie - Kickin' Ass
YouTube video by Lex
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February 2, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Vaguely related to the Leary song is "There ain't but One Way". Yes, this is Hugh Laurie doing a country song and Stephen Fry being Stephen Fry.
This song has been coming to mind a lot recently.
Denis Leary - I'm an Asshole [Lyrics]
YouTube video by Konatasi
www.youtube.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:27 AM
This song has been coming to mind a lot recently.
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30th of January 1894, and the Adelaide-bound Loch Shiel attempted to take shelter in Milford Haven, jiggered it up, and sank with 7,000 bottles of whisky (according to the manifest) or absolutely no bottles at all, never seen 'em, if you looked official and asked the inevitably inebriated locals...
January 30, 2026 at 7:54 PM
30th of January 1894, and the Adelaide-bound Loch Shiel attempted to take shelter in Milford Haven, jiggered it up, and sank with 7,000 bottles of whisky (according to the manifest) or absolutely no bottles at all, never seen 'em, if you looked official and asked the inevitably inebriated locals...
@fortgeek.bsky.social I just thought about someone you might enjoy reading if you need something new during your next sesson, assuming you're not already familiar with him. Lincoln Michel has some wonderful free articles on his substack you might enjoy. And yes, he's on BSky.
Counter Craft | Lincoln Michel | Substack
fiction craft, publishing demystification, weird books, other things. Click to read Counter Craft, by Lincoln Michel, a Substack publication with tens of thousands of subscribers.
countercraft.substack.com
January 31, 2026 at 4:12 AM
@fortgeek.bsky.social I just thought about someone you might enjoy reading if you need something new during your next sesson, assuming you're not already familiar with him. Lincoln Michel has some wonderful free articles on his substack you might enjoy. And yes, he's on BSky.
They not only learned that rats like to drive, they learned new physical signs of happy anticipation.
I taught rats to drive a car, and it may help us lead happier lives
Teaching rats to drive a tiny car around a laboratory taught scientists a lot about the benefits of anticipating the joy brought by the things we love.
www.bbc.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:11 PM
They not only learned that rats like to drive, they learned new physical signs of happy anticipation.
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Downfall Bovino Edition. You're welcome.
January 27, 2026 at 5:36 AM
Downfall Bovino Edition. You're welcome.
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The rest of it is even funnier
January 26, 2026 at 6:38 PM
The rest of it is even funnier