astronautasaurus rex
@astrorex.bsky.social
🫶✌️🦋🥝🪴 OG Kiwikazë
ਓ, ਨਾ ਕਰ ਮਾਣ ਰੁਪਈਏ ਵਾਲ਼ਾ
ਓ, ਨਾ ਕਰ ਮਾਣ ਰੁਪਈਏ ਵਾਲ਼ਾ ਬਣ-ਬਣ ਬਹਿੰਦਾ ਅੱਗੇ
World traveler; Former soldier; Zero-year First edition millennial. Science rules. Question. Everything. Game nights; Human rights; Filmmaking; Terpenes; RPGs; Quantum studies
ਓ, ਨਾ ਕਰ ਮਾਣ ਰੁਪਈਏ ਵਾਲ਼ਾ
ਓ, ਨਾ ਕਰ ਮਾਣ ਰੁਪਈਏ ਵਾਲ਼ਾ ਬਣ-ਬਣ ਬਹਿੰਦਾ ਅੱਗੇ
World traveler; Former soldier; Zero-year First edition millennial. Science rules. Question. Everything. Game nights; Human rights; Filmmaking; Terpenes; RPGs; Quantum studies
Funny you say this now… after caving in during the last furlough to put us in this position. And here we are.
To my congressional Republican colleagues: The first order of business when Congress returns in the new year must be lowering Americans’ health insurance premiums. Otherwise, millions will lose their insurance or see a doubling of their premiums.
December 24, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Funny you say this now… after caving in during the last furlough to put us in this position. And here we are.
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I want to take a moment of reflection. I don’t post a lot of threads anymore (bc really who wants to read them) but this seems like a good time to make a few points about wins & losses & surviving & fighting during the Trump administration’s siege on democracy. Especially as 2025 comes to a close.
U.S. Supreme Court sides against Trump, won't lift block on National Guard deployment in Illinois
DEVELOPING from @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/donald-trump...
DEVELOPING from @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/donald-trump...
U.S. Supreme Court sides against Trump, won't lift block on National Guard deployment in Illinois
The decision, appearing on the high court’s “emergency” or “shadow” docket, is the first from the justices addressing President Donald Trump’s efforts to deploy National Guard troops into American cit...
chicago.suntimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I want to take a moment of reflection. I don’t post a lot of threads anymore (bc really who wants to read them) but this seems like a good time to make a few points about wins & losses & surviving & fighting during the Trump administration’s siege on democracy. Especially as 2025 comes to a close.
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REMINDER: Nearly every single Republican voted to gut healthcare and rip away the Affordable Care Act tax credits for millions.
December 21, 2025 at 2:18 PM
REMINDER: Nearly every single Republican voted to gut healthcare and rip away the Affordable Care Act tax credits for millions.
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They used a "redacted" font?
Amazing. I used it as a satirical conceit a couple days ago.
(I don't have any idea if this is what they used, but have at it.)
Amazing. I used it as a satirical conceit a couple days ago.
(I don't have any idea if this is what they used, but have at it.)
December 23, 2025 at 2:00 AM
They used a "redacted" font?
Amazing. I used it as a satirical conceit a couple days ago.
(I don't have any idea if this is what they used, but have at it.)
Amazing. I used it as a satirical conceit a couple days ago.
(I don't have any idea if this is what they used, but have at it.)
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I am very honored to announce that
Hal Tasaki and I will be jointly awarded 2025 Nishina Memorial Prize, "the oldest and most prestigious physics award in Japan" (according to Wikipedia) for "Theoretical and mathematical studies of quantum spin systems”.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nishina...
Hal Tasaki and I will be jointly awarded 2025 Nishina Memorial Prize, "the oldest and most prestigious physics award in Japan" (according to Wikipedia) for "Theoretical and mathematical studies of quantum spin systems”.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nishina...
November 4, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I am very honored to announce that
Hal Tasaki and I will be jointly awarded 2025 Nishina Memorial Prize, "the oldest and most prestigious physics award in Japan" (according to Wikipedia) for "Theoretical and mathematical studies of quantum spin systems”.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nishina...
Hal Tasaki and I will be jointly awarded 2025 Nishina Memorial Prize, "the oldest and most prestigious physics award in Japan" (according to Wikipedia) for "Theoretical and mathematical studies of quantum spin systems”.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nishina...
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December 16, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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NATO, 'sup girl.
Shit getting REAL WEIRD with your rogue "ally."
Shit getting REAL WEIRD with your rogue "ally."
December 17, 2025 at 1:37 AM
NATO, 'sup girl.
Shit getting REAL WEIRD with your rogue "ally."
Shit getting REAL WEIRD with your rogue "ally."
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Pedro Pascal, an Emmy nominee for “The Last of Us,” wore an all-white ensemble by Celine. See more looks from Emmy's the red carpet here. nyti.ms/3VNek10
September 15, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Pedro Pascal, an Emmy nominee for “The Last of Us,” wore an all-white ensemble by Celine. See more looks from Emmy's the red carpet here. nyti.ms/3VNek10
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A new report warns that the number of US investors in powerful commercial spyware rose sharply in 2024 and names new countries linked to the dangerous technology.
US Investment in Spyware Is Skyrocketing
A new report warns that the number of US investors in powerful commercial spyware rose sharply in 2024 and names new countries linked to the dangerous technology.
wrd.cm
September 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
A new report warns that the number of US investors in powerful commercial spyware rose sharply in 2024 and names new countries linked to the dangerous technology.
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Seth Rogen won his first Emmy Award for best lead actor in a comedy series for “The Studio.”
“I’ve never won anything in my life,” he said.
Follow for more Emmys coverage here: https://wapo.st/48f8MDY
“I’ve never won anything in my life,” he said.
Follow for more Emmys coverage here: https://wapo.st/48f8MDY
September 15, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Seth Rogen won his first Emmy Award for best lead actor in a comedy series for “The Studio.”
“I’ve never won anything in my life,” he said.
Follow for more Emmys coverage here: https://wapo.st/48f8MDY
“I’ve never won anything in my life,” he said.
Follow for more Emmys coverage here: https://wapo.st/48f8MDY
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A few snaps from today’s hike around a local conservation area.
#fungi #butterfly #insects #illinois #nativeplants
#fungi #butterfly #insects #illinois #nativeplants
September 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
A few snaps from today’s hike around a local conservation area.
#fungi #butterfly #insects #illinois #nativeplants
#fungi #butterfly #insects #illinois #nativeplants
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maybe the worst call in baseball history
July 29, 2025 at 12:10 AM
maybe the worst call in baseball history
Then two near misses within weeks with commercial aircraft? WTF…
The Army unit involved in January’s deadly midair collision near Reagan National Airport received new navigation devices last month, as military officials take steps to improve pilots’ awareness of other aircraft around them.
After deadly D.C. plane crash, Army expands use of navigation devices
Officials say they are prioritizing the Black Hawk helicopter unit from Fort Belvoir involved in the midair collision with an American Airlines passenger jet.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 29, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Then two near misses within weeks with commercial aircraft? WTF…
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“Music can be a call to arms, but music itself changes nothing. It won’t go further unless you are determined to act upon it.” Bob Geldof, the rock star-turned-activist who helped organize Live Aid 40 years ago, reflected on the benefit concert’s impact and why it could not happen today.
Bob Geldof Reflects on Live Aid, 40 Years Later
The rock star-turned-activist reflects on the 1985 benefit concert and why it could not happen now.
nyti.ms
July 13, 2025 at 5:55 PM
“Music can be a call to arms, but music itself changes nothing. It won’t go further unless you are determined to act upon it.” Bob Geldof, the rock star-turned-activist who helped organize Live Aid 40 years ago, reflected on the benefit concert’s impact and why it could not happen today.
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Although it’s not new, folks on TikTok are rediscovering this technique, known as interval walking training (IWT) or “Japanese walking,” that can help you get fit.
Just 30 minutes a day of ‘Japanese walking’ may help you get in shape
People are rediscovering interval walking training (IWT), a technique that can help you get fit in 30 minutes a day.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 13, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Although it’s not new, folks on TikTok are rediscovering this technique, known as interval walking training (IWT) or “Japanese walking,” that can help you get fit.
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Illinois thinks big. Another reason to take a drive across our state and visit the offbeat monuments of the great cities and towns in the heart of America.
Go big and stay home! Why Illinois loves its roadside monsters.
Our state loves its towering Abe Lincolns and ketchup bottles. Looking for a road trip? There’s a Giants Museum in downstate Illinois along Route 66.
www.chicagotribune.com
July 6, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Illinois thinks big. Another reason to take a drive across our state and visit the offbeat monuments of the great cities and towns in the heart of America.
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We were very happy to give this scoop to @marisakabas.bsky.social's The Handbasket because it is important to support independent journalists who are doing the hard work at this time. Giving this story to Marisa also guarantees it will be in The Washington Post verbatim exactly 48 hours later.
EXCLUSIVE — The Onion has a full-page ad in today’s NYT featuring part of an editorial calling out congressional fecklessness towards Trump. They also sent a copy of their latest issue to every lawmaker.
My report, with an excerpt from the full editorial: www.thehandbasket.co/p/exclusive-...
My report, with an excerpt from the full editorial: www.thehandbasket.co/p/exclusive-...
June 22, 2025 at 3:12 PM
We were very happy to give this scoop to @marisakabas.bsky.social's The Handbasket because it is important to support independent journalists who are doing the hard work at this time. Giving this story to Marisa also guarantees it will be in The Washington Post verbatim exactly 48 hours later.
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Any Ronald Reagan fans in the house? The description here is just…. Chef’s kiss, on point 🤌😂 #nofascists
www.ebay.com/itm/31702175...
www.ebay.com/itm/31702175...
June 22, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Any Ronald Reagan fans in the house? The description here is just…. Chef’s kiss, on point 🤌😂 #nofascists
www.ebay.com/itm/31702175...
www.ebay.com/itm/31702175...
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Following the escalation in Iran, I’m keeping a close eye in consultation with federal authorities and @ilstatepolice.bsky.social.
There are no known threats to our state at this time.
I’ll continue to receive briefings as we remain vigilant to ensure the safety of Illinoisans.
There are no known threats to our state at this time.
I’ll continue to receive briefings as we remain vigilant to ensure the safety of Illinoisans.
June 22, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Following the escalation in Iran, I’m keeping a close eye in consultation with federal authorities and @ilstatepolice.bsky.social.
There are no known threats to our state at this time.
I’ll continue to receive briefings as we remain vigilant to ensure the safety of Illinoisans.
There are no known threats to our state at this time.
I’ll continue to receive briefings as we remain vigilant to ensure the safety of Illinoisans.
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Nazis love a military parade. Odd symptom of mental illness.
Is this where I contact you about my lost Amazon package?
Is this where I contact you about my lost Amazon package?
June 14, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Nazis love a military parade. Odd symptom of mental illness.
Is this where I contact you about my lost Amazon package?
Is this where I contact you about my lost Amazon package?
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June 14, 2025 at 12:09 PM