Vinod S
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Vinod S
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· Dec 1
Might as well post here and see what happens #bestalbumsof2024 #musicreviews #bestmusic here’s #31-50 of my favorite albums of 2024 list
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how did i go so long not knowing we were literally teaching people to read wrong. i knew something wasn't right but jesus christ www.apmreports.org/episode/2019...
How a flawed idea is teaching millions of kids to be poor readers
For decades, schools have taught children the strategies of struggling readers, using a theory about reading that cognitive scientists have repeatedly debunked. And many teachers and parents don't kno...
www.apmreports.org
November 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
how did i go so long not knowing we were literally teaching people to read wrong. i knew something wasn't right but jesus christ www.apmreports.org/episode/2019...
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This is the genius of the Portland protests - they make the claims of lawlessness look not just wrong, but comical
The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
October 9, 2025 at 10:54 PM
This is the genius of the Portland protests - they make the claims of lawlessness look not just wrong, but comical
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If they're going to try and retcon Charlie Kirk, then we should try to retcon him too.
September 21, 2025 at 5:21 PM
If they're going to try and retcon Charlie Kirk, then we should try to retcon him too.
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✨ Big changes for "Nancy"! ✨
After a groundbreaking run, Olivia Jaimes has stepped away from the strip. But don’t worry—award-winning cartoonist Caroline Cash will take the reins on Jan. 1, 2026.
Until then, enjoy classic “Nancy” reruns on GoComics!
After a groundbreaking run, Olivia Jaimes has stepped away from the strip. But don’t worry—award-winning cartoonist Caroline Cash will take the reins on Jan. 1, 2026.
Until then, enjoy classic “Nancy” reruns on GoComics!
"Nancy" Says Goodbye to Olivia Jaimes, Hello to a Brand-New Creator
After seven years, Olivia Jaimes bids farewell to "Nancy." The comic will return in 2026 with award-winning cartoonist Caroline Cash as its new creator.
www.gocomics.com
September 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM
✨ Big changes for "Nancy"! ✨
After a groundbreaking run, Olivia Jaimes has stepped away from the strip. But don’t worry—award-winning cartoonist Caroline Cash will take the reins on Jan. 1, 2026.
Until then, enjoy classic “Nancy” reruns on GoComics!
After a groundbreaking run, Olivia Jaimes has stepped away from the strip. But don’t worry—award-winning cartoonist Caroline Cash will take the reins on Jan. 1, 2026.
Until then, enjoy classic “Nancy” reruns on GoComics!
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I'll straight up shop at a convention center and convene at a shopping center. I really don't give a shit anymore.
August 31, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I'll straight up shop at a convention center and convene at a shopping center. I really don't give a shit anymore.
Never give up on your stupid dreams
Radiohead Is Back on the Hot 100 With This 28-Year-Old Song
Radiohead Is Back on the Hot 100 With This 28-Year-Old Song
Radiohead's "Let Down," from 'OK Computer,' becomes the band's fourth chart entry, and first since 2008.
bit.ly
August 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Never give up on your stupid dreams
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JUST IN: Judge Charles Breyer finds that President Trump exceeded the scope of his authority and violated the 10th Amendment by federalizing the California National Guard and orders him to return control to Governor Newsom. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
June 13, 2025 at 1:02 AM
JUST IN: Judge Charles Breyer finds that President Trump exceeded the scope of his authority and violated the 10th Amendment by federalizing the California National Guard and orders him to return control to Governor Newsom. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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HAPPENING NOW: Judge Charles Breyer (brother of retired SCOTUS justice Stephen) hears arguments on whether to grant California's emergency motion to limit Trump's deployment of the National Guard in LA. 🧵
June 12, 2025 at 8:28 PM
HAPPENING NOW: Judge Charles Breyer (brother of retired SCOTUS justice Stephen) hears arguments on whether to grant California's emergency motion to limit Trump's deployment of the National Guard in LA. 🧵
Dang! One of my most memorable Coachella gigs was seeing Stone -- he actually didn't really play anything and just told rambling stories and showed up like 6 hours late. Still enjoyed having been there. The new ?uestlove documentary about Stone is worth a watch
Legendary singer, songwriter, and musician Sly Stone has died
Sly Stone, Legendary Funk Musician, Dies at 82
The artist made his mark on the American music landscape with his band Sly and the Family Stone
pitchfork.com
June 9, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Dang! One of my most memorable Coachella gigs was seeing Stone -- he actually didn't really play anything and just told rambling stories and showed up like 6 hours late. Still enjoyed having been there. The new ?uestlove documentary about Stone is worth a watch
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the basic rule for analysis of Trump is that your clever IR explanation is wrong and the stupidest, most petty explanation of his behavior is right
Trump: "To be honest with you, Canada only works as a state. We don't need anything they have. As a state it would be one of the great states. This would be the most incredible country visually. If you look at a map, they drew an artificial line right through it."
March 13, 2025 at 6:08 PM
the basic rule for analysis of Trump is that your clever IR explanation is wrong and the stupidest, most petty explanation of his behavior is right
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The debut collaborative album from Mark Pritchard & Thom Yorke: Tall Tales, 9th May 2025 waste.lnk.to/tall.talesBS
New song This Conversation is Missing Your Voice out now with video by Jonathan Zawada waste.lnk.to/thisconversa...
New song This Conversation is Missing Your Voice out now with video by Jonathan Zawada waste.lnk.to/thisconversa...
March 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The debut collaborative album from Mark Pritchard & Thom Yorke: Tall Tales, 9th May 2025 waste.lnk.to/tall.talesBS
New song This Conversation is Missing Your Voice out now with video by Jonathan Zawada waste.lnk.to/thisconversa...
New song This Conversation is Missing Your Voice out now with video by Jonathan Zawada waste.lnk.to/thisconversa...
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happy birthday gromit 🐾
February 12, 2025 at 7:49 AM
happy birthday gromit 🐾
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Nikes first Superbowl commercial in 27 years. What a way to pop back out 🔥
February 10, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Nikes first Superbowl commercial in 27 years. What a way to pop back out 🔥
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Gardening at night
February 1, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Gardening at night
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BREAKING: David Lynch has died at the age of 78 → cons.lv/EEQOj5
January 16, 2025 at 6:23 PM
BREAKING: David Lynch has died at the age of 78 → cons.lv/EEQOj5
this album is eerie and seductive, twisting folk music into drone. it's rad
The languid, hypnotic new album from UK folk band Bridget Hayden & The Apparitions pairs perfectly with the darkness of winter. It's our Album of the Day. daily.bandcamp.com/album-of-the...
Bridget Hayden and The Apparitions, “Cold Blows the Rain”
Songs of love, summer, and sunshine—taken at a haunting pace.
daily.bandcamp.com
January 14, 2025 at 3:13 AM
this album is eerie and seductive, twisting folk music into drone. it's rad
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it is unclean to gaze upon a muppet's legs
October 24, 2023 at 2:54 PM
it is unclean to gaze upon a muppet's legs
Never too early to teach kids that aluminum tastes like fear
Akashic Books is offering a 30% holiday discount on this children’s book. Visit akashicbooks.com and enter “Holiday 30” for their special deal.
December 8, 2024 at 8:37 AM
Never too early to teach kids that aluminum tastes like fear
Might as well post here and see what happens #bestalbumsof2024 #musicreviews #bestmusic here’s #31-50 of my favorite albums of 2024 list
December 1, 2024 at 6:42 PM
Might as well post here and see what happens #bestalbumsof2024 #musicreviews #bestmusic here’s #31-50 of my favorite albums of 2024 list