Pilgrim Danger
@silver10smith.bsky.social
Nature, Women's Sports, Equal Rights...just trying to enjoy the world and make it enjoyable. Dftba.
Millennial joys of the holidays: everyone your parents' generation asking if you're still renting that place, then talking about how they just bought a second (or third) property and are renting it on airBnB.
December 1, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Millennial joys of the holidays: everyone your parents' generation asking if you're still renting that place, then talking about how they just bought a second (or third) property and are renting it on airBnB.
In technical/academic writing, you should always explain abbreviations, e.g. i.e. (i.e. id est), etc.
June 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM
In technical/academic writing, you should always explain abbreviations, e.g. i.e. (i.e. id est), etc.
Summer weekends: when you have to choose between a concert (the Durufle Requiem!), watching your top two wnba teams face each other, or playing soccer with friends... tough choices but I think I can handle this life.
May 31, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Summer weekends: when you have to choose between a concert (the Durufle Requiem!), watching your top two wnba teams face each other, or playing soccer with friends... tough choices but I think I can handle this life.
I have a growing section of books on my shelf that are written by personal friends and I find that pretty amazing and incredibly lucky. 🩶
May 25, 2025 at 1:27 AM
I have a growing section of books on my shelf that are written by personal friends and I find that pretty amazing and incredibly lucky. 🩶
remember back when we didn't even have to know that countries have credit ratings?
Breaking: America lost its last triple-A credit rating after Moody’s downgraded the U.S. government buff.ly/wyIJOyI
U.S. Loses Last Triple-A Credit Rating
Moody’s Ratings downgraded the U.S. government on Friday, citing large fiscal deficits and rising interest costs.
www.wsj.com
May 16, 2025 at 9:59 PM
remember back when we didn't even have to know that countries have credit ratings?
Just one book finished in April but dang was it a good one.
Anyone else on Storygraph? What are y'all reading lately?
Anyone else on Storygraph? What are y'all reading lately?
May 7, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Just one book finished in April but dang was it a good one.
Anyone else on Storygraph? What are y'all reading lately?
Anyone else on Storygraph? What are y'all reading lately?
Heckling the refs: you ref soccer like a boy (derogatory)
May 4, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Heckling the refs: you ref soccer like a boy (derogatory)
It's hard to keep being a fan when all your team does is score own goals. USA front office needs to make some serious changes as soon as the trade window opens up. We have plenty of home grown talent... can we get a potus team that understands "ball in net" isn't good if it's your *own* net?
May 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
It's hard to keep being a fan when all your team does is score own goals. USA front office needs to make some serious changes as soon as the trade window opens up. We have plenty of home grown talent... can we get a potus team that understands "ball in net" isn't good if it's your *own* net?
Descanse en Paz, Pope Francis. You consistently gave me holy envy that the Catholic Church had such a compassionate leader who consistently spoke out to defend the poor, the immigrant, and what Jesus might recognize as 'the least of these'. Your leadership brought many to live in a more godly way.
April 21, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Descanse en Paz, Pope Francis. You consistently gave me holy envy that the Catholic Church had such a compassionate leader who consistently spoke out to defend the poor, the immigrant, and what Jesus might recognize as 'the least of these'. Your leadership brought many to live in a more godly way.
So many of my family and friends have received care and benefitted from research and treatment at the U's Huntsman Cancer Institute. It is one of the things I most dearly want government funding to direct my tax dollars to. Removing that funding for no reason is inhumane, and also unconstitutional.
The University of Utah could lose $43.5 million this year in federal funding for medical research expenses — which support projects like the development of new cancer-fighting drugs — if a new cut from the Trump administration moves forward.
‘Imminent threat’: University of Utah could lose $43.5M for research expenses under Trump admin cut
The University of Utah could lose $43.5 million this year in federal funding for medical research expenses — which support projects like the development of new cancer-fighting drugs — if a new cut from the Trump administration moves forward.
www.sltrib.com
February 13, 2025 at 5:35 PM
So many of my family and friends have received care and benefitted from research and treatment at the U's Huntsman Cancer Institute. It is one of the things I most dearly want government funding to direct my tax dollars to. Removing that funding for no reason is inhumane, and also unconstitutional.
We're literally swimming in evidence that Elon and Trump are dishonest but people are still blindly trusting them for some reason.
Just got a tip from a guy at the FAA. You'll never believe who is still getting new government contracts while all the contracts at the Department of Education and USAID and other agencies are being nuked from orbit.
February 12, 2025 at 2:36 AM
We're literally swimming in evidence that Elon and Trump are dishonest but people are still blindly trusting them for some reason.
Are Utah legislators unhappy with a vote by mail system that continues to re-elect them? The fact they want these changes shows they are listening more to the national GOP drivel than their own constituents. And it makes me wonder about their critical thinking skills.
Most of Utah’s ballot drop boxes are not accessible to people with disabilities. GOP lawmakers are pushing ahead with a bill that would force most Utahns to leave their ballots in a box.
Utah looks to ditch vote-by-mail for drop boxes. 58% of boxes are not accessible to people with disabilities.
Most of Utah’s ballot drop boxes are not accessible to people with disabilities. GOP lawmakers are pushing ahead with a bill that would force most Utahns to leave their ballots in a box.
www.sltrib.com
February 11, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Are Utah legislators unhappy with a vote by mail system that continues to re-elect them? The fact they want these changes shows they are listening more to the national GOP drivel than their own constituents. And it makes me wonder about their critical thinking skills.
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The CFPB shutdown is a flashing warning that no one in the Trump administration is interested in better or more efficient consumer financial regulation.
Trump is aiming to slam a wrecking ball into a critical oversight agency that safeguards consumers from unfair and predatory business…
Trump is aiming to slam a wrecking ball into a critical oversight agency that safeguards consumers from unfair and predatory business…
February 11, 2025 at 9:33 AM
The CFPB shutdown is a flashing warning that no one in the Trump administration is interested in better or more efficient consumer financial regulation.
Trump is aiming to slam a wrecking ball into a critical oversight agency that safeguards consumers from unfair and predatory business…
Trump is aiming to slam a wrecking ball into a critical oversight agency that safeguards consumers from unfair and predatory business…
"According to a survey carried out by the National Council of Agricultural Employers in 2020, just 337 US-born workers applied for the 97,691 season agricultural jobs advertised between March and May that year."
Hiring 'americans' is not a viable plan.
Hiring 'americans' is not a viable plan.
February 11, 2025 at 12:20 PM
"According to a survey carried out by the National Council of Agricultural Employers in 2020, just 337 US-born workers applied for the 97,691 season agricultural jobs advertised between March and May that year."
Hiring 'americans' is not a viable plan.
Hiring 'americans' is not a viable plan.
Favorite NWSL team: Utah Royals
WNBA: Las Vegas Aces
Unrivaled: Lunar Owls, Rose
PWHL: ? Need to watch more and make a pick but I love what they're doing.
Who you got for your favorite women's sports teams?
WNBA: Las Vegas Aces
Unrivaled: Lunar Owls, Rose
PWHL: ? Need to watch more and make a pick but I love what they're doing.
Who you got for your favorite women's sports teams?
February 11, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Favorite NWSL team: Utah Royals
WNBA: Las Vegas Aces
Unrivaled: Lunar Owls, Rose
PWHL: ? Need to watch more and make a pick but I love what they're doing.
Who you got for your favorite women's sports teams?
WNBA: Las Vegas Aces
Unrivaled: Lunar Owls, Rose
PWHL: ? Need to watch more and make a pick but I love what they're doing.
Who you got for your favorite women's sports teams?
Obviously.
I'm still mostly for old school books and library browsing is a great way to find your next pick.
I also love getting past pay walls thanks to the library system.
I'm still mostly for old school books and library browsing is a great way to find your next pick.
I also love getting past pay walls thanks to the library system.
February 11, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Obviously.
I'm still mostly for old school books and library browsing is a great way to find your next pick.
I also love getting past pay walls thanks to the library system.
I'm still mostly for old school books and library browsing is a great way to find your next pick.
I also love getting past pay walls thanks to the library system.
I used to love google products, but there's something about abandoning your "don't be evil" motto that just signals... you're planning to be evil.
Next big project is to get off gmail. I'm done having them read all my emails.
Next big project is to get off gmail. I'm done having them read all my emails.
We think they should be powerful enough to afford principles. They think they have a lot to lose (and they lost their "don't be evil" motto a long time ago). Google, you coward, you quisling.
February 11, 2025 at 11:41 AM
I used to love google products, but there's something about abandoning your "don't be evil" motto that just signals... you're planning to be evil.
Next big project is to get off gmail. I'm done having them read all my emails.
Next big project is to get off gmail. I'm done having them read all my emails.
We have to be asking ourselves how to hold someone accountable who appears to not believe in accountability. We have a republic...if we can keep it.
They are going to ignore court orders.
If they ignore court orders, the social contract is dead and buried, the constitution is no longer in effect.
It's a rubicon that cannot be uncrossed.
If they ignore court orders, the social contract is dead and buried, the constitution is no longer in effect.
It's a rubicon that cannot be uncrossed.
February 10, 2025 at 6:20 AM
We have to be asking ourselves how to hold someone accountable who appears to not believe in accountability. We have a republic...if we can keep it.
This is an estimate of how Utah would be affected by the proposed NIH indirect cuts, based on published F&A rates and funding. Original thread goes through for all the states.
Utah: In 2024, 3 schools received a total of $290 million in NIH grant funds. Of that, $188 million went directly to research and $102 million went to facilities and administration. The new rate would bring that to $29 million, a loss of $73 million.
February 8, 2025 at 6:23 PM
This is an estimate of how Utah would be affected by the proposed NIH indirect cuts, based on published F&A rates and funding. Original thread goes through for all the states.
"Women and minorities" is immediately the majority of people. Let's act like the powerful majority we are.
February 8, 2025 at 6:10 PM
"Women and minorities" is immediately the majority of people. Let's act like the powerful majority we are.
Discourse with fellow Americans, especially online, is growing more and more impossible. What do you do to find/create productive conversation with people who don't already agree with you?
February 6, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Discourse with fellow Americans, especially online, is growing more and more impossible. What do you do to find/create productive conversation with people who don't already agree with you?
We can't let the senate confirm this guy. Call your senators.
February 5, 2025 at 8:03 AM
We can't let the senate confirm this guy. Call your senators.
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OSHA on chopping block.
CFPB seems gone.
Non-profit funding chopped.
NIIH medical research ended.
CDC barely existent for new pandemic.
Medicare iffy.
Medicaid + Medi-Cal
gone at any. moment.
Heal the sick: Gone.
Feed the hungry—we have so much extra food: Gone.
Christians:
What would Jesus do?
CFPB seems gone.
Non-profit funding chopped.
NIIH medical research ended.
CDC barely existent for new pandemic.
Medicare iffy.
Medicaid + Medi-Cal
gone at any. moment.
Heal the sick: Gone.
Feed the hungry—we have so much extra food: Gone.
Christians:
What would Jesus do?
February 5, 2025 at 6:48 AM
OSHA on chopping block.
CFPB seems gone.
Non-profit funding chopped.
NIIH medical research ended.
CDC barely existent for new pandemic.
Medicare iffy.
Medicaid + Medi-Cal
gone at any. moment.
Heal the sick: Gone.
Feed the hungry—we have so much extra food: Gone.
Christians:
What would Jesus do?
CFPB seems gone.
Non-profit funding chopped.
NIIH medical research ended.
CDC barely existent for new pandemic.
Medicare iffy.
Medicaid + Medi-Cal
gone at any. moment.
Heal the sick: Gone.
Feed the hungry—we have so much extra food: Gone.
Christians:
What would Jesus do?
Project 2025 attacking institutions like NOAA, USAID, PBS, and everything else they'll put on the chopping block is theft, rooted in oligarchy and white supremacy.
Not just mariners, but farmers, aviators, cities, emergency services, anyone needing good weather information.
We PAID FOR those satellites, weather stations, and the generations of research that created this system. To turn it over to a private enterprise would be theft from the American people.
We PAID FOR those satellites, weather stations, and the generations of research that created this system. To turn it over to a private enterprise would be theft from the American people.
February 5, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Project 2025 attacking institutions like NOAA, USAID, PBS, and everything else they'll put on the chopping block is theft, rooted in oligarchy and white supremacy.
Reposted by Pilgrim Danger
Losing NOAA would be devastating. Project 2025 authors want to get rid of it because it monitors climate change, and privatize the information it currently provides for free, so you'll have to buy information about the weather and the winds (imperative for mariners).
I have covered NOAA and it’s work for like 15 years and this is brutal. If you’re there and want to chat or share anything, signal is davelevitan.26
Doge staffers enter Noaa headquarters and incite reports of cuts and threats
Members reportedly sought access to IT systems at agency that Project 2025 has called ‘harmful to US prosperity’
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Losing NOAA would be devastating. Project 2025 authors want to get rid of it because it monitors climate change, and privatize the information it currently provides for free, so you'll have to buy information about the weather and the winds (imperative for mariners).