Professor Twain
@professortwain.bsky.social
College professor who loves family, Rays baseball, Cuban cigars, and liberty and justice for all
Enjoy this beating carol, it will brighten your day
01.12.25
Yo-Yo Ma and Alison Kraus perform The Wexford Carol. This is a gorgeous version with a perfect pairing of cello and voice.
I've shared it many times in the past and people always comment on how lovely it is. A gentle way to ease us into December.
youtu.be/yxDZjg_Igoc?...
Yo-Yo Ma and Alison Kraus perform The Wexford Carol. This is a gorgeous version with a perfect pairing of cello and voice.
I've shared it many times in the past and people always comment on how lovely it is. A gentle way to ease us into December.
youtu.be/yxDZjg_Igoc?...
Yo-Yo Ma, Alison Krauss - The Wexford Carol (Video)
YouTube video by YoYoMaVEVO
youtu.be
December 6, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Enjoy this beating carol, it will brighten your day
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JOURNALIST REQUEST: I'm writing a story about how organizing/joining resistance movements can build community and fight loneliness, particularly in the US.
If you or someone you know has had this experience, I'd love to hear from you! whitney dot bauck @ gmail.
Signal boosts appreciated!
If you or someone you know has had this experience, I'd love to hear from you! whitney dot bauck @ gmail.
Signal boosts appreciated!
December 3, 2025 at 6:50 PM
JOURNALIST REQUEST: I'm writing a story about how organizing/joining resistance movements can build community and fight loneliness, particularly in the US.
If you or someone you know has had this experience, I'd love to hear from you! whitney dot bauck @ gmail.
Signal boosts appreciated!
If you or someone you know has had this experience, I'd love to hear from you! whitney dot bauck @ gmail.
Signal boosts appreciated!
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My Dad took a course in what I called "cane fu" where he learned to beat the shit out of people with his cane. Used it once! He was already a big dude, but age catches us all.
December 1, 2025 at 10:11 PM
My Dad took a course in what I called "cane fu" where he learned to beat the shit out of people with his cane. Used it once! He was already a big dude, but age catches us all.
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Kelly: He runs around on stage talking about lethality and the warrior ethos.. That’s not the message that should be coming from the Secretary of Defense… He runs around on a stage like he’s a 12 year old playing army. It’s embarrassing.
December 1, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Kelly: He runs around on stage talking about lethality and the warrior ethos.. That’s not the message that should be coming from the Secretary of Defense… He runs around on a stage like he’s a 12 year old playing army. It’s embarrassing.
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"… in the present instance, it was perfectly clear to the accused that killing defenceless people in the life-boats could be nothing else but a breach of the law. As naval officers by profession they were well aware …."
December 1, 2025 at 12:38 AM
"… in the present instance, it was perfectly clear to the accused that killing defenceless people in the life-boats could be nothing else but a breach of the law. As naval officers by profession they were well aware …."
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ZZ Top
Yo Yo Ma
George Thorougood and the Destroyers
Andres Segovia
Willie Nelson
Yo Yo Ma
George Thorougood and the Destroyers
Andres Segovia
Willie Nelson
Muddy Waters
J.J.Cale
Kansas
David Bowie
Audioslave
J.J.Cale
Kansas
David Bowie
Audioslave
November 29, 2025 at 1:06 AM
ZZ Top
Yo Yo Ma
George Thorougood and the Destroyers
Andres Segovia
Willie Nelson
Yo Yo Ma
George Thorougood and the Destroyers
Andres Segovia
Willie Nelson
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Here’s how to opt out.
“Google seems to be opting you in to these features without your permission. Second, the company doesn't seem to have notified its users about this. As a Gmail user, I don't recall seeing any notifications about this change.”
“Google seems to be opting you in to these features without your permission. Second, the company doesn't seem to have notified its users about this. As a Gmail user, I don't recall seeing any notifications about this change.”
Google's AI is now snooping on your emails - here's how to opt out
A new change quietly rolling out allows Google to access your private messages and attachments to train its AI models - likely without your knowledge. Opting out takes just moments.
www.zdnet.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Here’s how to opt out.
“Google seems to be opting you in to these features without your permission. Second, the company doesn't seem to have notified its users about this. As a Gmail user, I don't recall seeing any notifications about this change.”
“Google seems to be opting you in to these features without your permission. Second, the company doesn't seem to have notified its users about this. As a Gmail user, I don't recall seeing any notifications about this change.”
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I wish we lived in a land where if journalists heard the president call one of their colleges "piggy" or suggest another of their colleagues, who was butchered for what he wrote, in some way had it coming, they would close their laptops, leave as soon as possible, and ask to be reassigned.
November 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I wish we lived in a land where if journalists heard the president call one of their colleges "piggy" or suggest another of their colleagues, who was butchered for what he wrote, in some way had it coming, they would close their laptops, leave as soon as possible, and ask to be reassigned.
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We’ve served our country in uniform. Now we are stepping up to serve again.
We are The Hell Cats — four female veterans that are going to flip the House in 2026.
Join the mission → www.hellcats.us/
We are The Hell Cats — four female veterans that are going to flip the House in 2026.
Join the mission → www.hellcats.us/
November 12, 2025 at 7:12 PM
We’ve served our country in uniform. Now we are stepping up to serve again.
We are The Hell Cats — four female veterans that are going to flip the House in 2026.
Join the mission → www.hellcats.us/
We are The Hell Cats — four female veterans that are going to flip the House in 2026.
Join the mission → www.hellcats.us/
Dolphins living in the Indian River Lagoon in #Florida faced Alzheimer’s-like changes to their brains during harmful algal bloom season, according to a recently released 10-year study. www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/11/12/d... via @billkearney.bsky.social
Dolphins face Alzheimer’s-like brain changes during toxic algal blooms
When researchers sampled brain tissue of stranded dolphins, they found Alzheimer’s disease-like developments and drastically higher levels of neurotoxins at times when algae blooms occur.
www.sun-sentinel.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Attended an amazing @candlelightconcert.bsky.social quartet performance of Vivaldi Four Seasons at Clearwater Marine Aquarium with Mrs T. Amazing music and setting
November 9, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Attended an amazing @candlelightconcert.bsky.social quartet performance of Vivaldi Four Seasons at Clearwater Marine Aquarium with Mrs T. Amazing music and setting
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Good night, everyone.
Great work today. Sleep well, for tomorrow the 2026 election begins.
Every Democratic candidate tonight, and every one running in 2026 has a secret weapon on their side:
Great work today. Sleep well, for tomorrow the 2026 election begins.
Every Democratic candidate tonight, and every one running in 2026 has a secret weapon on their side:
November 5, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Good night, everyone.
Great work today. Sleep well, for tomorrow the 2026 election begins.
Every Democratic candidate tonight, and every one running in 2026 has a secret weapon on their side:
Great work today. Sleep well, for tomorrow the 2026 election begins.
Every Democratic candidate tonight, and every one running in 2026 has a secret weapon on their side:
Happy Halloween! Candy for the kids, cigars for the adults! 🎃🎃
October 31, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Happy Halloween! Candy for the kids, cigars for the adults! 🎃🎃
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WARNING: This horrific video by a war correspondent reporting from the front lines of war ravaged Portland is not for the squeamish. 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣👇
October 13, 2025 at 8:14 PM
WARNING: This horrific video by a war correspondent reporting from the front lines of war ravaged Portland is not for the squeamish. 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣👇
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Imagine a child-care arrangement that could save parents money, recognize the labor of elder caregivers, and strengthen family ties. Marina Lopes makes the case for paying grandparents:
The Case for Paying Grandparents
In other parts of the world, their caregiving for grandchildren is compensated—and the benefits ripple through society.
bit.ly
October 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Imagine a child-care arrangement that could save parents money, recognize the labor of elder caregivers, and strengthen family ties. Marina Lopes makes the case for paying grandparents:
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Conservation #Florida organization unveils plans for $2.5 million nature center at D Ranch Preserve in Volusia County. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/10/06/c... via @orlandosentinel.com
Conservation Florida unveils plans for $2.5 million nature center at D Ranch Preserve
The nonprofit will repurpose an empty barn already on the property to build out a new $2.5 million nature center with two floors and 8,000 square feet of space.
www.orlandosentinel.com
October 6, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Conservation #Florida organization unveils plans for $2.5 million nature center at D Ranch Preserve in Volusia County. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/10/06/c... via @orlandosentinel.com
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“When it gets down to having to use violence, then you are playing the system’s game. The establishment will irritate you... to make you fight. Because once they’ve got you violent, then they know how to handle you. The only thing they don’t know how to handle is non-violence and humor." - Lennon
October 6, 2025 at 10:57 AM
“When it gets down to having to use violence, then you are playing the system’s game. The establishment will irritate you... to make you fight. Because once they’ve got you violent, then they know how to handle you. The only thing they don’t know how to handle is non-violence and humor." - Lennon
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I know for a fact that Antifa is not an organization because I don't get emails from them asking for money.
September 29, 2025 at 12:03 AM
I know for a fact that Antifa is not an organization because I don't get emails from them asking for money.
I got my COVID and flu vaccinations today at @cvspharmacy . I'm over 65, called my primary care doc's office, they submitted the COVID vaccine prescription. I haven't had COVID yet, masking when traveling and in stores/offices. Be careful my friends.
September 26, 2025 at 11:34 PM
I got my COVID and flu vaccinations today at @cvspharmacy . I'm over 65, called my primary care doc's office, they submitted the COVID vaccine prescription. I haven't had COVID yet, masking when traveling and in stores/offices. Be careful my friends.
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"He noted that snippets of Prasad’s comments still appeared on anti-vaccine social media accounts, suggesting Prasad was directing his removal demand only at a critic and not anti-vaccine influencers. In the past, Prasad has complained about censorship by social media companies."
Top FDA official demands removal of YouTube videos of himself that criticized Covid vaccines
Doctor who created now-defunct channel says he wanted to ‘preserve’ what Trump health officials said during Covid
www.theguardian.com
August 31, 2025 at 2:12 PM
"He noted that snippets of Prasad’s comments still appeared on anti-vaccine social media accounts, suggesting Prasad was directing his removal demand only at a critic and not anti-vaccine influencers. In the past, Prasad has complained about censorship by social media companies."
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Teachers, unions, education leaders: AI does not clearly do what it's being marketed and hyped as doing in education. It won't save time, solve inequality, raise achievement, and it's not inevitable. But it will line their wallets. Still time to call a pause on it nepc.colorado.edu/publication/ai
Time for a Pause: Without Effective Public Oversight, AI in Schools Will Do More Harm Than Good.
Ignoring their own well-publicized calls to regulate AI development and to pause implementation of its applications, major technology companies such as Google, Microsoft, and Meta are racing to fend o...
nepc.colorado.edu
August 29, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Teachers, unions, education leaders: AI does not clearly do what it's being marketed and hyped as doing in education. It won't save time, solve inequality, raise achievement, and it's not inevitable. But it will line their wallets. Still time to call a pause on it nepc.colorado.edu/publication/ai
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He’s terrifying. Lol
July 27, 2025 at 7:44 PM
He’s terrifying. Lol
If you're in Chicago, please help
July 23, 2025 at 7:13 PM
If you're in Chicago, please help