Sharpthings
@vpofsharpthings.bsky.social
Nonprofit geek, writer, mom, widow, with an addiction to baking and Bayern München. Read me here: https://hippocampusmagazine.com/2023/03/what-a-widow-needs-to-know/
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Bluesky is the new science Twitter, new study by @whysharksmatter.bsky.social and Julia Wester concludes!
"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."
"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."
Scientists no Longer Find Twitter Professionally Useful, and have Switched to Bluesky
Synopsis. Social media has become widely used by the scientific community for a variety of professional uses, including networking and public outreach. For
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February 13, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Bluesky is the new science Twitter, new study by @whysharksmatter.bsky.social and Julia Wester concludes!
"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."
"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."
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For Seattleites, I’ll be talking about and reading from SHE IS HERE at Third Place Books Ravenna, Tuesday 17th Feb, 7:00 pm. Want a poem? A rant? A taste of the new novella? Come on down! Also, there’s a pub downstairs, with Guinness…
www.thirdplacebooks.com/event/nicola...
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Nicola Griffith presents 'She is Here'
An unconventional and illuminating collection from the acclaimed author of Hild, Menewood, and Spear.
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February 13, 2026 at 11:44 PM
For Seattleites, I’ll be talking about and reading from SHE IS HERE at Third Place Books Ravenna, Tuesday 17th Feb, 7:00 pm. Want a poem? A rant? A taste of the new novella? Come on down! Also, there’s a pub downstairs, with Guinness…
www.thirdplacebooks.com/event/nicola...
www.thirdplacebooks.com/event/nicola...
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It's Judy Blume's birthday. She's 88 today.
Back in 2013, she said, "It’s not just the books under fire now that worry me. It is the books that will never be written. The books that will never be read. And all due to the fear of censorship. As always, young readers will be the real losers."
Back in 2013, she said, "It’s not just the books under fire now that worry me. It is the books that will never be written. The books that will never be read. And all due to the fear of censorship. As always, young readers will be the real losers."
February 12, 2026 at 3:03 PM
It's Judy Blume's birthday. She's 88 today.
Back in 2013, she said, "It’s not just the books under fire now that worry me. It is the books that will never be written. The books that will never be read. And all due to the fear of censorship. As always, young readers will be the real losers."
Back in 2013, she said, "It’s not just the books under fire now that worry me. It is the books that will never be written. The books that will never be read. And all due to the fear of censorship. As always, young readers will be the real losers."
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"You should take a moment to celebrate yourselves. You crushed it. You’ve helped us grow so much that the only possible way for you to continue to help us grow is by no longer working here, effective immediately."
Our Company Is Doing So Well That You’re All Fired
“Paramount Global lays off about 800 employees, a day after announcing record Super Bowl ratings.” — CNBC - - -Thank you for jumping on this last-m...
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February 13, 2026 at 2:00 AM
"You should take a moment to celebrate yourselves. You crushed it. You’ve helped us grow so much that the only possible way for you to continue to help us grow is by no longer working here, effective immediately."
It was pure joy. And some beers.
Seattle, that oh-so-dangerous place, had a Super Bowl celebration with close to one million lining downtown streets and the City Center yesterday. Authorities and local media reported NO major incidents or arrests at the event.
Fuck Donald Trump's narrative about dangerous, crime-ridden cities.
Fuck Donald Trump's narrative about dangerous, crime-ridden cities.
February 13, 2026 at 1:21 AM
It was pure joy. And some beers.
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Twin Cities bookstores are responding to heightened fear around ICE activity by transforming their shops into hubs for community support, political understanding and emotional refuge, as readers turn to books, children’s resources and author fundraisers to navigate.
Indie bookstores provide readers with information, relief amid ICE surge
Twin Cities bookstores are responding to heightened fear around ICE activity by transforming their shops into hubs for community support, political understanding and emotional refuge, as readers turn ...
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February 12, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Twin Cities bookstores are responding to heightened fear around ICE activity by transforming their shops into hubs for community support, political understanding and emotional refuge, as readers turn to books, children’s resources and author fundraisers to navigate.
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Today, the Trump administration repealed the endangerment finding: the ruling that served as the basis for limits on tailpipe emissions and power plant rules. Without it, we’ll be less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate change—all so the fossil fuel industry can make even more money.
WATCH: Trump, EPA's Zeldin announce end of scientific basis for U.S. action on climate change
The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, the most aggressiv...
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February 12, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Today, the Trump administration repealed the endangerment finding: the ruling that served as the basis for limits on tailpipe emissions and power plant rules. Without it, we’ll be less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate change—all so the fossil fuel industry can make even more money.
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NEW: Upticks in immigration enforcement are associated with increased minimum wage violations and more dangerous workplaces for ALL workers.
Being pro-worker means being anti-ICE. @sarahlazare.bsky.social in @commondreams.org:
Being pro-worker means being anti-ICE. @sarahlazare.bsky.social in @commondreams.org:
An Injury to Immigrant Workers Is an Injury to All Workers | Common Dreams
The Trump administration claims that its assault on immigrants will protect American workers. But its masked, armed federal agents are creating hostile environments for all workers, not just…
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February 11, 2026 at 1:02 PM
NEW: Upticks in immigration enforcement are associated with increased minimum wage violations and more dangerous workplaces for ALL workers.
Being pro-worker means being anti-ICE. @sarahlazare.bsky.social in @commondreams.org:
Being pro-worker means being anti-ICE. @sarahlazare.bsky.social in @commondreams.org:
Remember that dorky Madison Cawthorne guy who was all upset about the coke orgies? I'm beginning to think he had to be pushed out of politics because he was telling the truth.
February 12, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Remember that dorky Madison Cawthorne guy who was all upset about the coke orgies? I'm beginning to think he had to be pushed out of politics because he was telling the truth.
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Please help. Karla Baltazar and her dad, Arnoldo Tiul Caul were abducted by ICE on Jan 9th near Logan Elementary in Spokane. They have legal status but were immediately shipped to a TX detention center. They are as important every other detained family. www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...
February 5, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Please help. Karla Baltazar and her dad, Arnoldo Tiul Caul were abducted by ICE on Jan 9th near Logan Elementary in Spokane. They have legal status but were immediately shipped to a TX detention center. They are as important every other detained family. www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...
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Team USA athlete Rich Ruohonen criticizes ICE; praises anti-ICE protesters.
“What’s happening in Minnesota is wrong. There’s no shades of grey…We are playing for the people of Minnesota and the people around the country who share those same values.”
“What’s happening in Minnesota is wrong. There’s no shades of grey…We are playing for the people of Minnesota and the people around the country who share those same values.”
February 11, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Team USA athlete Rich Ruohonen criticizes ICE; praises anti-ICE protesters.
“What’s happening in Minnesota is wrong. There’s no shades of grey…We are playing for the people of Minnesota and the people around the country who share those same values.”
“What’s happening in Minnesota is wrong. There’s no shades of grey…We are playing for the people of Minnesota and the people around the country who share those same values.”
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A systematic review of all research on transgender military members was just published this week. Of course, the conclusion was that trans service members don't undermine readiness. They contribute effectively - stigma and discrimination are the problem. mendingmedics.com/my-research/
My Research
ResearchGate profile Google Scholar profile Transgender service in the U.S. military_ A scoping review_Final Accepted ManuscriptDownload
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February 11, 2026 at 7:39 PM
A systematic review of all research on transgender military members was just published this week. Of course, the conclusion was that trans service members don't undermine readiness. They contribute effectively - stigma and discrimination are the problem. mendingmedics.com/my-research/
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"To attempt to find useful information and instead take part in the solidification of the internet as an ad-delivery business, where you’re given no option but to be the product."
Revised Definitions of the Verb “To Google”
1. To look something up quickly and then spend twenty minutes fact-checking the AI summary, only to find out that it was absolutely wrong. 2. To se...
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February 7, 2026 at 5:30 PM
"To attempt to find useful information and instead take part in the solidification of the internet as an ad-delivery business, where you’re given no option but to be the product."
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The Mads return to experiment #4 of the MST3K / @rifftrax.com mashup event! Welcome back @frankconniff.bsky.social and @tracebeaulieu.bsky.social!
two men in green suits are sitting at a table with a sign that says `` you 're out of touch and we hate you . ''
Alt: two men in green suits are sitting at a table with a sign that says `` you 're out of touch and we hate you . ''
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February 10, 2026 at 6:29 PM
The Mads return to experiment #4 of the MST3K / @rifftrax.com mashup event! Welcome back @frankconniff.bsky.social and @tracebeaulieu.bsky.social!
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NEW: ICE is leasing offices throughout the US as part of a secret, months-long expansion campaign. WIRED is publishing dozens of these locations.
ICE Is Expanding Across the US at Breakneck Speed. Here’s Where It’s Going Next
ICE plans to lease offices throughout the US as part of a secret, months-long expansion campaign. WIRED is publishing dozens of these locations.
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February 10, 2026 at 4:07 PM
NEW: ICE is leasing offices throughout the US as part of a secret, months-long expansion campaign. WIRED is publishing dozens of these locations.
I'm proud of the kids.
To all the people angry that teenagers are protesting ICE during school hours:
If they can practice active shooter drills and learn how to tourniquet their classmates, they’re entitled to an opinion on how they’re treated.
If they can practice active shooter drills and learn how to tourniquet their classmates, they’re entitled to an opinion on how they’re treated.
February 10, 2026 at 1:29 AM
I'm proud of the kids.
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GOOD NEWS! A UNIVERSAL sarbecovirus vaccine candidate has officially started clinical trials! GBP511 is the FIRST vaccine to reach human testing that is intended to protect against MULTIPLE strains of SARS-CoV-2 as well as other related coronaviruses with the potential to spark dangerous outbreaks.
February 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
GOOD NEWS! A UNIVERSAL sarbecovirus vaccine candidate has officially started clinical trials! GBP511 is the FIRST vaccine to reach human testing that is intended to protect against MULTIPLE strains of SARS-CoV-2 as well as other related coronaviruses with the potential to spark dangerous outbreaks.
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"you might stumble over a whole collective of people resisting in ways you didn't think of. There's a crew of carpenters just going around fixing kicked-in doors. There are tow truck drivers taking cars of detained people away for free...."
February 8, 2026 at 2:12 PM
"you might stumble over a whole collective of people resisting in ways you didn't think of. There's a crew of carpenters just going around fixing kicked-in doors. There are tow truck drivers taking cars of detained people away for free...."
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If you were a journalist or creative that was laid off by the Washington Post and you want to work for an independent, pro democracy news outlet, Democracy Docket is hiring. bit.ly/45Qaw4K
Talent Community – Future Opportunities at Democracy Docket | Work With Us
Join Our Talent Community Future Opportunities at Democracy Docket Democracy Docket is growing — and while we may not have the exact role f...
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February 5, 2026 at 6:03 PM
If you were a journalist or creative that was laid off by the Washington Post and you want to work for an independent, pro democracy news outlet, Democracy Docket is hiring. bit.ly/45Qaw4K
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I subscribe DOJ alerts and press releases. This morning I learned that they've arrested someone who "admits to being a member of Antifa" in Minneapolis. 🙄
February 5, 2026 at 6:35 PM
I subscribe DOJ alerts and press releases. This morning I learned that they've arrested someone who "admits to being a member of Antifa" in Minneapolis. 🙄
I'm not on Meta anymore, so y'all get my airport pics. It's a break from politics, anyway. Yes, it's a double. Airport rules.
February 5, 2026 at 6:32 PM
I'm not on Meta anymore, so y'all get my airport pics. It's a break from politics, anyway. Yes, it's a double. Airport rules.