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Landshark - SNL
YouTube video by Saturday Night Live
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Gonna start a thread of the classic SNL sketches here and add to it as I see them
#1 Land Shark (Nov 8, 1975)
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#1 Land Shark (Nov 8, 1975)
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You probably heard the US admin is threatening to break up the National Center for Atmospheric Research: but did you know they already froze funding for the 9 regional Climate Science Adaptation Centers? From tracking invasives to helping tribes with drought, here's why the CASCs matter ⬇️
From invasive species tracking to water security – what’s lost with federal funding cuts at US Climate Adaptation Science Centers
The people who manage America’s aquifers, wetlands, shorelines and recreation areas rely on federal science as they face new and rising risks in a changing climate.
theconversation.com
December 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM
You probably heard the US admin is threatening to break up the National Center for Atmospheric Research: but did you know they already froze funding for the 9 regional Climate Science Adaptation Centers? From tracking invasives to helping tribes with drought, here's why the CASCs matter ⬇️
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Foreign ministers from Cambodia and Thailand convened with their Chinese counterpart as the Beijing government, building on its expanding presence in the world diplomatic arena, sought to play a stronger mediating role in the violent border dispute between the two Southeast Asian countries.
Top diplomats of China, Cambodia and Thailand meet as Beijing seeks to strengthen role in dispute
Foreign ministers from Cambodia and Thailand have convened with their Chinese counterpart to discuss the border dispute between the two Southeast Asian countries.
bit.ly
December 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Foreign ministers from Cambodia and Thailand convened with their Chinese counterpart as the Beijing government, building on its expanding presence in the world diplomatic arena, sought to play a stronger mediating role in the violent border dispute between the two Southeast Asian countries.
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The US economy is becoming more "k-shaped" as affluent consumers continue to spend and lower-income Americans cut back. Here's what to know (from November)
How the K-Shaped Economy Is Hurting Everyone But the Rich
Talk of the K-shaped economy is brewing once again. The moniker first gained traction in 2020 to describe the divergence between how rich and poor Americans were experiencing the pandemic recovery. Now, with consumption increasingly concentrated in the top echelons of wage earners, economists are concerned that the US economy finds itself in a top-heavy, unstable state.
bloom.bg
December 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The US economy is becoming more "k-shaped" as affluent consumers continue to spend and lower-income Americans cut back. Here's what to know (from November)
I’m gathering that the new wave of acclaimed rock bands/artists is as follows (mostly part of the same NYC scene):
MJ Lenderman, Wednesday, Cameron Winter, Geese, Water From Your Eyes
Who am I missing?
MJ Lenderman, Wednesday, Cameron Winter, Geese, Water From Your Eyes
Who am I missing?
December 29, 2025 at 10:35 AM
I’m gathering that the new wave of acclaimed rock bands/artists is as follows (mostly part of the same NYC scene):
MJ Lenderman, Wednesday, Cameron Winter, Geese, Water From Your Eyes
Who am I missing?
MJ Lenderman, Wednesday, Cameron Winter, Geese, Water From Your Eyes
Who am I missing?
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Excited to announce GOLLUM, an app that helps you focus on your most precious possession!
Sauron is appearing on the scene as concerns rise about crime among the most wealthy.
Sauron, the high-end home security startup for "super premium" customers, plucks a new CEO out of Sonos | TechCrunch
Sauron is appearing on the scene as concerns rise about crime among the most wealthy.
techcrunch.com
December 29, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Excited to announce GOLLUM, an app that helps you focus on your most precious possession!
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You’d have no idea reading the national media that there’s a massive network of right-wing colleges and universities, just like you’d have no idea that the vast majority of TV news is run by right wing corporations
December 28, 2025 at 4:59 PM
You’d have no idea reading the national media that there’s a massive network of right-wing colleges and universities, just like you’d have no idea that the vast majority of TV news is run by right wing corporations
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One of the telling sidebars of 2024 was Walz getting the VP nod and House Rs instantly launching investigations into his "ties to the CCP" and fraud in Minnesota.
They use the subpoena to win elections. How many Dems adopt that attitude? oversight.house.gov/release/come...
They use the subpoena to win elections. How many Dems adopt that attitude? oversight.house.gov/release/come...
Comer Launches Probe into Governor Walz’s Extensive Engagement with China and CCP Entities - United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
oversight.house.gov
December 28, 2025 at 4:21 PM
One of the telling sidebars of 2024 was Walz getting the VP nod and House Rs instantly launching investigations into his "ties to the CCP" and fraud in Minnesota.
They use the subpoena to win elections. How many Dems adopt that attitude? oversight.house.gov/release/come...
They use the subpoena to win elections. How many Dems adopt that attitude? oversight.house.gov/release/come...
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Also, in 2027, a Dem Congress's electoral priority will be making the 2028 GOP ticket unelectable. The models: Rs pounding Clinton in 2013-2015 and finding her server, Rs probing Biden's family in 2019-2020, which clearly aged and weakened him.
They'll want to drive down Vance's numbers, not Trump.
They'll want to drive down Vance's numbers, not Trump.
I'm on sabbatical til mid-February, so not talking to Dems as much. But my recent sense is that they are punch-drunk from the first-term and Biden-era probes of Trump either being ineffective or backfiring. "Impeachment" isn't even a threat anymore.
Probes of Hegseth et al? Sure, but Trump is safe
Probes of Hegseth et al? Sure, but Trump is safe
December 28, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Also, in 2027, a Dem Congress's electoral priority will be making the 2028 GOP ticket unelectable. The models: Rs pounding Clinton in 2013-2015 and finding her server, Rs probing Biden's family in 2019-2020, which clearly aged and weakened him.
They'll want to drive down Vance's numbers, not Trump.
They'll want to drive down Vance's numbers, not Trump.
Also not the point of the article but - why on earth is “nearly all of the romaine consumed in the U.S. from Oct-March” grown in the Arizona desert??? Seems pretty stupid
“To understand just how dependent American agriculture is on immigrant labor, one need only trace the anatomy of a cheeseburger: onions from Idaho, lettuce from Arizona, beef from Kansas feedlots, cheese from Wisconsin dairies.”
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
This Burger Is Brought to You by Immigrants
Mass deportations from the Trump administration are set to decimate the food system, which is powered each step of the way by migrants
www.rollingstone.com
December 28, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Also not the point of the article but - why on earth is “nearly all of the romaine consumed in the U.S. from Oct-March” grown in the Arizona desert??? Seems pretty stupid
“To understand just how dependent American agriculture is on immigrant labor, one need only trace the anatomy of a cheeseburger: onions from Idaho, lettuce from Arizona, beef from Kansas feedlots, cheese from Wisconsin dairies.”
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
This Burger Is Brought to You by Immigrants
Mass deportations from the Trump administration are set to decimate the food system, which is powered each step of the way by migrants
www.rollingstone.com
December 28, 2025 at 3:15 PM
“To understand just how dependent American agriculture is on immigrant labor, one need only trace the anatomy of a cheeseburger: onions from Idaho, lettuce from Arizona, beef from Kansas feedlots, cheese from Wisconsin dairies.”
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
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When Patrick Pouyanné decided to spend billions on a giant natural gas field in a faraway warzone, he made the call alone, over a single dinner.
Six years later, that decision would lead the TotalEnergies CEO to be named in a war crimes complaint.
🔗 politi.co/49sOEix
Six years later, that decision would lead the TotalEnergies CEO to be named in a war crimes complaint.
🔗 politi.co/49sOEix
December 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
When Patrick Pouyanné decided to spend billions on a giant natural gas field in a faraway warzone, he made the call alone, over a single dinner.
Six years later, that decision would lead the TotalEnergies CEO to be named in a war crimes complaint.
🔗 politi.co/49sOEix
Six years later, that decision would lead the TotalEnergies CEO to be named in a war crimes complaint.
🔗 politi.co/49sOEix
“In 2024, during the Joe Biden administration, more than 300,000 north-bound migrants traversed the Darién Gap. After Donald Trump effectively dismantled the asylum-seeking process during his first administration, hundreds and thousands of migrants…”
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
The Great Reverse Migration
As more migrants self-deport and turn around before they get to the border, their new future comes into focus
www.rollingstone.com
December 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
“In 2024, during the Joe Biden administration, more than 300,000 north-bound migrants traversed the Darién Gap. After Donald Trump effectively dismantled the asylum-seeking process during his first administration, hundreds and thousands of migrants…”
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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"In accordance with our informal tradition of updating documents every thirty years, whether they need it or not, our university is pleased to present this updated org chart that most accurately captures our system of governance." #McSweeneysTop25of2025
An Accurate Organizational Chart of Your University
Our 20th most-read article of 2025. - - -In accordance with our informal tradition of updating documents every thirty years, whether they need it ...
buff.ly
December 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
"In accordance with our informal tradition of updating documents every thirty years, whether they need it or not, our university is pleased to present this updated org chart that most accurately captures our system of governance." #McSweeneysTop25of2025
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Of all the examples of people dying because somebody inexperienced was in charge, the biggest, most horrifying was Elon Musk and DOGE. No idea what AID did, didn’t care, blew it up and at least 600,000 people died unnecessarily as a consequence. Mass murder out of ignorance and bias. Thanks, Elon.
the very last person who should be prattling on about the dangers of inexperience is the grifting troglodyte who killed millions when he was put in charge of “efficiency”
Best Twitter riposte of the day
December 28, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Of all the examples of people dying because somebody inexperienced was in charge, the biggest, most horrifying was Elon Musk and DOGE. No idea what AID did, didn’t care, blew it up and at least 600,000 people died unnecessarily as a consequence. Mass murder out of ignorance and bias. Thanks, Elon.
“Even with decades of data, we still don’t know exactly how or why tornadoes form. That’s why they remain difficult to predict and prepare for, resulting annually in the United States in dozens of deaths and…”
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
On the Road With NOAA as They Face Uncertainty in Their Agency and the Weather
We still don't know why tornados happen, but we're getting closer to finding answers — just as the Trump administration threatens to cut $1 billion
www.rollingstone.com
December 28, 2025 at 12:47 PM
“Even with decades of data, we still don’t know exactly how or why tornadoes form. That’s why they remain difficult to predict and prepare for, resulting annually in the United States in dozens of deaths and…”
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
“Under the leadership of Charlie Jacobs ’94, the Boston Bruins have won their first championship since the seventies, rebuilt the team’s relationship with its obsessive fans, and celebrated one hundred years in the NHL.”
www.bc.edu/content/bc-w...
www.bc.edu/content/bc-w...
Goal Driven
Under the leadership of Charlie Jacobs ’94, the Boston Bruins have won their first championship since the seventies, rebuilt the team’s relationship with its obsessive fans, and celebrated one hundred...
www.bc.edu
December 28, 2025 at 12:14 PM
“Under the leadership of Charlie Jacobs ’94, the Boston Bruins have won their first championship since the seventies, rebuilt the team’s relationship with its obsessive fans, and celebrated one hundred years in the NHL.”
www.bc.edu/content/bc-w...
www.bc.edu/content/bc-w...
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America has 925 billionaires as of this year. Collectively they have a record $6.9 trillion in wealth.
The bottom 50% of Americans control $4.2 trillion in wealth.
When 925 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
The bottom 50% of Americans control $4.2 trillion in wealth.
When 925 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
December 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
America has 925 billionaires as of this year. Collectively they have a record $6.9 trillion in wealth.
The bottom 50% of Americans control $4.2 trillion in wealth.
When 925 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
The bottom 50% of Americans control $4.2 trillion in wealth.
When 925 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
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has anyone else noticed that food tasted better in the past? it was mushy and easy to eat. and the spoon would come at you like an airplane
December 5, 2025 at 9:38 PM
has anyone else noticed that food tasted better in the past? it was mushy and easy to eat. and the spoon would come at you like an airplane
“In three rounds of funding to date, Soaring Startup Circle has raised and invested in excess of $5M into more than sixty-eight companies founded by BC alumni. And SSC’s 150 BC alumni mentors provide free advice to the founders in the network.”
www.bc.edu/content/bc-w...
www.bc.edu/content/bc-w...
Helping Boston College Entrepreneurs Soar
How SSC Venture Partners—a venture capital fund run by Boston College graduates—is enabling BC students and alumni to get successful startups off the ground.
www.bc.edu
December 28, 2025 at 11:46 AM
“In three rounds of funding to date, Soaring Startup Circle has raised and invested in excess of $5M into more than sixty-eight companies founded by BC alumni. And SSC’s 150 BC alumni mentors provide free advice to the founders in the network.”
www.bc.edu/content/bc-w...
www.bc.edu/content/bc-w...
“At a time when the Church is suffering from declining attendance, it must do more to engage, embrace, and value the thirty-two million Latinos who now account for nearly half of American Catholics, but who have sometimes felt unwelcome in their own parishes.”
www.bc.edu/content/bc-w...
www.bc.edu/content/bc-w...
The Church and Latinos
The influential BC theologian Hosffman Ospino on how Latinos, who now account for nearly half of US Catholics, are transforming the Church.
www.bc.edu
December 28, 2025 at 10:59 AM
“At a time when the Church is suffering from declining attendance, it must do more to engage, embrace, and value the thirty-two million Latinos who now account for nearly half of American Catholics, but who have sometimes felt unwelcome in their own parishes.”
www.bc.edu/content/bc-w...
www.bc.edu/content/bc-w...
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Zuckerberg settles $8 billion lawsuit over Cambridge Analytica scandal, avoids testifying www.france24.com/en/americas/... @carolecadwalla.bsky.social
Zuckerberg settles $8 billion lawsuit over Cambridge Analytica scandal, avoids testifying
Mark Zuckerberg and current and former Meta executives agreed on Thursday to settle a $8 billion shareholder lawsuit alleging the company’s directors failed to prevent billions of dollars in fines and...
www.france24.com
December 27, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Zuckerberg settles $8 billion lawsuit over Cambridge Analytica scandal, avoids testifying www.france24.com/en/americas/... @carolecadwalla.bsky.social
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I was on the BBC World Service News Hour today (aired on a lot of @npr.org stations in the US) to talk about this sighting of an Amur tigress with ***five cubs*** in northeast China. Link to interview here, my bit starts ~30:52: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...
www.chinadailyasia.com/hk/article/6... 🌍
www.chinadailyasia.com/hk/article/6... 🌍
First-ever footage of wild Amur tigress taking care of five cubs caught on camera
A camera trap in the Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park has recorded the country's first-ever footage of a wild Amur tigress nurturing five cubs, providing powerful evidence of progress i...
www.chinadailyasia.com
December 28, 2025 at 12:19 AM
I was on the BBC World Service News Hour today (aired on a lot of @npr.org stations in the US) to talk about this sighting of an Amur tigress with ***five cubs*** in northeast China. Link to interview here, my bit starts ~30:52: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...
www.chinadailyasia.com/hk/article/6... 🌍
www.chinadailyasia.com/hk/article/6... 🌍
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We are getting to the point where white collar criminals are thinking, "why take the plea deal my high-priced lawyer negotiated when I can just bribe the President and skip jail altogether?"
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/pardon-the...
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/pardon-the...
December 27, 2025 at 6:27 PM
We are getting to the point where white collar criminals are thinking, "why take the plea deal my high-priced lawyer negotiated when I can just bribe the President and skip jail altogether?"
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/pardon-the...
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/pardon-the...
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The fact that Elon Musk is pontificating about the important of experience in public services after gutting the federal government
December 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The fact that Elon Musk is pontificating about the important of experience in public services after gutting the federal government
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The U.S. government just banned five people from entering the country because it doesn’t like their speech. This ban, according to the State Department, is necessary to protect free speech.
If that sounds insane to you, congratulations on your reading comprehension.
If that sounds insane to you, congratulations on your reading comprehension.
Opinion | Marco Rubio is using real censorship to fight fake censorship
Mike Masnick: In the name of protecting free speech, the U.S. government just banned five Europeans from entering the country because it doesn’t like their speech.
www.ms.now
December 27, 2025 at 1:53 PM
The U.S. government just banned five people from entering the country because it doesn’t like their speech. This ban, according to the State Department, is necessary to protect free speech.
If that sounds insane to you, congratulations on your reading comprehension.
If that sounds insane to you, congratulations on your reading comprehension.