Thomas Sorlie
@thomassorlie.bsky.social
Consulting • Lectures • Analysis
Dept. of Defense, al-Hurra TV, VOA
Former Student of Imam at Darrus Salam, ATL
MA in Islamic Studies
Africa * Middle East * Türkiye * Islam
Beşiktaş supporter. Kara Kartal! 🦅
Part-time film snob. 🎥🎬
Dept. of Defense, al-Hurra TV, VOA
Former Student of Imam at Darrus Salam, ATL
MA in Islamic Studies
Africa * Middle East * Türkiye * Islam
Beşiktaş supporter. Kara Kartal! 🦅
Part-time film snob. 🎥🎬
"Ellison often speaks to connections at the White House but, in at least one of the calls, engaged in a dialogue about possibly axing some of the CNN hosts whom Donald Trump is said to loathe, including Erin Burnett and Brianna Keilar, the people said."
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Larry Ellison discussed axing CNN hosts with White House in takeover bid talks
Senior officials indicated favorability toward Paramount Skydance to acquire Warner Bros Discovery
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November 20, 2025 at 12:57 PM
"Ellison often speaks to connections at the White House but, in at least one of the calls, engaged in a dialogue about possibly axing some of the CNN hosts whom Donald Trump is said to loathe, including Erin Burnett and Brianna Keilar, the people said."
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The inverse square law of education: The later it is in the semester, the more stupid students become.
November 20, 2025 at 4:55 AM
The inverse square law of education: The later it is in the semester, the more stupid students become.
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Five corporations control 90% of the US media market.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
November 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Five corporations control 90% of the US media market.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
“You do not have the authority to unilaterally declare any Americans or American institutions terrorist groups,” wrote Robert S. McCaw, the council’s director of government affairs. “Nor is there any basis to level this smear against our organization.”
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Texas Governor Declares Muslim Civil Rights Group a ‘Terrorist Organization’
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November 19, 2025 at 5:26 AM
“You do not have the authority to unilaterally declare any Americans or American institutions terrorist groups,” wrote Robert S. McCaw, the council’s director of government affairs. “Nor is there any basis to level this smear against our organization.”
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Imagine being such a cretin. Smearing a man who was brutally murdered and dismembered. Another brazen example of the soullessness of Donald Trump.
Trump has done and said many outrageous things. This is on top of that list.
"Things happen." Exactly what Jesus would have said.
Trump has done and said many outrageous things. This is on top of that list.
"Things happen." Exactly what Jesus would have said.
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 18, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Imagine being such a cretin. Smearing a man who was brutally murdered and dismembered. Another brazen example of the soullessness of Donald Trump.
Trump has done and said many outrageous things. This is on top of that list.
"Things happen." Exactly what Jesus would have said.
Trump has done and said many outrageous things. This is on top of that list.
"Things happen." Exactly what Jesus would have said.
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Thank, m8. I was in it for the glamour and groupies. 😉😀🎥🎬
Awesome work 👌🎥🎬
November 17, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Thank, m8. I was in it for the glamour and groupies. 😉😀🎥🎬
If the Ken Burns Revolution series interests you, try Robert Middlekauf’s The Glorious Cause on the war itself and Alan Taylor’s American Colonies on the wider colonial era. Taylor also appears in the documentary.
November 17, 2025 at 11:19 PM
If the Ken Burns Revolution series interests you, try Robert Middlekauf’s The Glorious Cause on the war itself and Alan Taylor’s American Colonies on the wider colonial era. Taylor also appears in the documentary.
The look on my students’ faces when they learn I hold more than a dozen AI certifications - and then realize I can tell which model they probably used to write their paper - is priceless. 😉😀
November 16, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The look on my students’ faces when they learn I hold more than a dozen AI certifications - and then realize I can tell which model they probably used to write their paper - is priceless. 😉😀
In my experience, the rise of AI has revealed a counterintuitive trend: students with average academic ability are often the ones who put in consistent work to develop their writing, while their higher-ability peers are more inclined to rely on AI as a shortcut.
November 16, 2025 at 7:25 PM
In my experience, the rise of AI has revealed a counterintuitive trend: students with average academic ability are often the ones who put in consistent work to develop their writing, while their higher-ability peers are more inclined to rely on AI as a shortcut.
Having worked in education for over a decade, the impact of positive feedback for a student who is struggling but also working hard cannot be overestimated.
November 16, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Having worked in education for over a decade, the impact of positive feedback for a student who is struggling but also working hard cannot be overestimated.
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I’m quietly comforted by the fact that only 3 people will read my PhD thesis.
November 16, 2025 at 3:50 AM
I’m quietly comforted by the fact that only 3 people will read my PhD thesis.
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CNN: Trump in Epstein files
NBC: Trump in Epstein files
ABC: Trump in Epstein files
FOX:
NBC: Trump in Epstein files
ABC: Trump in Epstein files
FOX:
November 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
CNN: Trump in Epstein files
NBC: Trump in Epstein files
ABC: Trump in Epstein files
FOX:
NBC: Trump in Epstein files
ABC: Trump in Epstein files
FOX:
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Recommended read: @tbij.bsky.social told the story of Kim Rebholz – an environmentalist who was threatened for his work curbing illegal logging in Democratic Republic of Congo’s mangrove parks.
DRC's mangroves park damaged by logging, smuggling and violence
Kim Rebholz tried to end illegal logging, smuggling and pollution in DRC's mangroves park, one of the world's most important forests
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November 15, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Recommended read: @tbij.bsky.social told the story of Kim Rebholz – an environmentalist who was threatened for his work curbing illegal logging in Democratic Republic of Congo’s mangrove parks.
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Congo, M23 sign framework agreement for peace deal in Qatar reut.rs/4hZfAbI
Congo, M23 sign framework agreement for peace deal in Qatar
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group signed on Saturday in Qatar a framework agreement for a peace deal aimed at ending fighting in eastern Congo.
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November 15, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Congo, M23 sign framework agreement for peace deal in Qatar reut.rs/4hZfAbI
“These are people from Gaza who somehow mysteriously were put on a plane that passed by Nairobi and came here,” South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, told reporters on Friday. He said the group had been admitted to the country “out of compassion”
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South Africa to investigate ‘mysterious’ arrival of 153 Palestinians on plane
Passengers held on runway for 12 hours after landing in Johannesburg without travel documents
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:37 AM
“These are people from Gaza who somehow mysteriously were put on a plane that passed by Nairobi and came here,” South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, told reporters on Friday. He said the group had been admitted to the country “out of compassion”
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I am shocked! SHOCKED, I tell you!
President Trump said he no longer supports Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who is pushing for the release of the Epstein files.
Trump Says He No Longer Supports Marjorie Taylor Greene
The president accused the Georgia congresswoman of turning on him and being disloyal.
nyti.ms
November 15, 2025 at 4:22 AM
I am shocked! SHOCKED, I tell you!
@moremovies.co.uk And this too (a playlist of stuff I worked on as a focus puller back in the day. A-Town Down! (Note: NSFW)
Stuff I've worked on. :) Note: NSFW - YouTube
A collection of a few of the projects I worked on while freelancing as a focus puller in film production from 1990-2008.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:05 PM
@moremovies.co.uk And this too (a playlist of stuff I worked on as a focus puller back in the day. A-Town Down! (Note: NSFW)
@moremovies.co.uk Here's a bit of who I am (retired IATSE 600). On to new adventures in my life these days. ;)
Thomas Sorlie | Camera and Electrical Department, Cinematographer
Known for: Sweet Home Alabama, Freejack, The Reconstruction of William Zero
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November 14, 2025 at 11:04 PM
@moremovies.co.uk Here's a bit of who I am (retired IATSE 600). On to new adventures in my life these days. ;)
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🤣😆🎬 that pretty much sums it up, Tom!
November 14, 2025 at 7:43 PM
🤣😆🎬 that pretty much sums it up, Tom!