Your Obedient Serpent
@athelind.bsky.social
Athelind Llewellyn Long, Dragon At Large, Hoard Potato.
Born on the Cusp of the Boom and Gen X, I am nevertheless The World's Oldest Millennial.
Pronouns He/Him or They/Them; I am large, I contain multitudes.
Queer, Here, Get Used To It
Born on the Cusp of the Boom and Gen X, I am nevertheless The World's Oldest Millennial.
Pronouns He/Him or They/Them; I am large, I contain multitudes.
Queer, Here, Get Used To It
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Universal Basic Income is not a "solution" to the "problem" of automation.
It is the FULFILLMENT of the PROMISE of automation.
It is the FULFILLMENT of the PROMISE of automation.
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Lol yeah man all that panic over "a Big Mac will cost $15!" if we raise the minimum wage. Well we didn't raise the minimum wage but a Big Mac is $15 now.
November 16, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Lol yeah man all that panic over "a Big Mac will cost $15!" if we raise the minimum wage. Well we didn't raise the minimum wage but a Big Mac is $15 now.
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KARL: The president claims that Thanksgiving costs are down 25%. Does he know that's not true?
HASSETT: Well if you look at Walmart--
KARL: Wait a minute. I've gotta stop you. The Walmart package this year contains much less than the one last year. That's why the price is less.
HASSETT: Well if you look at Walmart--
KARL: Wait a minute. I've gotta stop you. The Walmart package this year contains much less than the one last year. That's why the price is less.
November 16, 2025 at 4:56 PM
KARL: The president claims that Thanksgiving costs are down 25%. Does he know that's not true?
HASSETT: Well if you look at Walmart--
KARL: Wait a minute. I've gotta stop you. The Walmart package this year contains much less than the one last year. That's why the price is less.
HASSETT: Well if you look at Walmart--
KARL: Wait a minute. I've gotta stop you. The Walmart package this year contains much less than the one last year. That's why the price is less.
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"It's not my goddamn planet! Understand, monkey-boy?"
November 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
"It's not my goddamn planet! Understand, monkey-boy?"
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haven't seen a single congressional Democrat comment on the Trump administration's unprecedented designation of Antifa as foreign terror orgs
November 14, 2025 at 4:44 PM
haven't seen a single congressional Democrat comment on the Trump administration's unprecedented designation of Antifa as foreign terror orgs
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State Department spokesman says the foreign terror designation of Antifa groups in Germany, Italy and Greece "is just the beginning"
November 16, 2025 at 7:50 PM
State Department spokesman says the foreign terror designation of Antifa groups in Germany, Italy and Greece "is just the beginning"
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"We've been clear from the State Department that we have seen these groups wage a terror campaign against the United States and Western civilization."
State Department spokesman says the foreign terror designation of Antifa groups in Germany, Italy and Greece "is just the beginning"
November 16, 2025 at 7:54 PM
"We've been clear from the State Department that we have seen these groups wage a terror campaign against the United States and Western civilization."
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So the federal government is fighting a global war on Antifa in defense of western civilization (their words). Seems like something the major media might want to look into or mention at all
November 16, 2025 at 7:59 PM
So the federal government is fighting a global war on Antifa in defense of western civilization (their words). Seems like something the major media might want to look into or mention at all
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For months, President Donald Trump begged America to forget about Jeffrey Epstein.
Now, he’s suddenly once again very interested in figuring out who enabled or even partook in Epstein’s prolific sexual abuse of underage women—as long as the only people being investigated for crimes are Democrats.
Now, he’s suddenly once again very interested in figuring out who enabled or even partook in Epstein’s prolific sexual abuse of underage women—as long as the only people being investigated for crimes are Democrats.
Trump calls for an Epstein investigation into everyone but him
The Department of Justice has launched a probe targeting prominent Democrats.
www.motherjones.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
For months, President Donald Trump begged America to forget about Jeffrey Epstein.
Now, he’s suddenly once again very interested in figuring out who enabled or even partook in Epstein’s prolific sexual abuse of underage women—as long as the only people being investigated for crimes are Democrats.
Now, he’s suddenly once again very interested in figuring out who enabled or even partook in Epstein’s prolific sexual abuse of underage women—as long as the only people being investigated for crimes are Democrats.
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This week, Adelita Grijalva was finally sworn in, setting up a vote on the Epstein files, Democrats continued to turn out victories across the country, and Trump’s approval dropped to new lows. Not too shabby! Check out the week’s top wins. thinkbigpicture.substack.com/p/week-progr...
Our Wins Of The Week
On Wednesday, after a 50-day delay, Adelita Grijalva was finally sworn into office to cheers from her fellow House Democrats.
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
This week, Adelita Grijalva was finally sworn in, setting up a vote on the Epstein files, Democrats continued to turn out victories across the country, and Trump’s approval dropped to new lows. Not too shabby! Check out the week’s top wins. thinkbigpicture.substack.com/p/week-progr...
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I stand with unionized Starbucks workers, who are on strike across the country right now for better wages and working conditions.
Until Starbucks strikes a fair bargain with its workers and ceases its union-busting behavior, I'll continue to boycott the company.
Until Starbucks strikes a fair bargain with its workers and ceases its union-busting behavior, I'll continue to boycott the company.
It’s Time to Roast Starbucks | Robert Reich
Robert Reich
youtu.be
November 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
I stand with unionized Starbucks workers, who are on strike across the country right now for better wages and working conditions.
Until Starbucks strikes a fair bargain with its workers and ceases its union-busting behavior, I'll continue to boycott the company.
Until Starbucks strikes a fair bargain with its workers and ceases its union-busting behavior, I'll continue to boycott the company.
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The Christian right for decades has fear-mongered that federal agents (under Dem presidents) would "criminalize" Christianity and literally prevent them from worshipping.
Now that Trump's stormtroopers are doing it ... crickets
Now that Trump's stormtroopers are doing it ... crickets
Here’s a story for every national news outlet:
In N.C., churchgoers are literally running into the woods as federal agents descend on the property.
“Inside the church, women and children sobbed as they wondered whether their loved ones had been taken.”
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
In N.C., churchgoers are literally running into the woods as federal agents descend on the property.
“Inside the church, women and children sobbed as they wondered whether their loved ones had been taken.”
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
November 16, 2025 at 12:16 PM
The Christian right for decades has fear-mongered that federal agents (under Dem presidents) would "criminalize" Christianity and literally prevent them from worshipping.
Now that Trump's stormtroopers are doing it ... crickets
Now that Trump's stormtroopers are doing it ... crickets
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The current rules written for the BNA means too many servicemembers have to choose btwn keeping a roof over their head and putting food on the table. I led a bipartisan letter to ensure servicemembers no longer have to make that impossible choice. It’s our responsibility to serve those who serve us.
November 16, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The current rules written for the BNA means too many servicemembers have to choose btwn keeping a roof over their head and putting food on the table. I led a bipartisan letter to ensure servicemembers no longer have to make that impossible choice. It’s our responsibility to serve those who serve us.
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The next step in the development of pre-methylenomycin C lactone will be pre-clinical testing and lab-testing to fully understand its potential as an antibiotic- both in the mechanisms through which it works and the pathogen targets that it hits.
November 16, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The next step in the development of pre-methylenomycin C lactone will be pre-clinical testing and lab-testing to fully understand its potential as an antibiotic- both in the mechanisms through which it works and the pathogen targets that it hits.
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With experts increasingly worried about antibiotic resistance -already responsible for millions of deaths each year- the need for new and resilient drugs to tackle infections is urgent, as bacteria continue to evolve.
![Figure 6. Extracted ion chromatograms (EICs) at m/z = 183.065 ± 0.005 corresponding to [M + H]+ for 1 from UHPLC-ESI-Q-ToF-MS analyses of methanol extracts from S. coelicolor W302 (bottom panel) and W301 (middle panel) fed with 2. The top panel shows the EIC at m/z = 183.065 ± 0.005 for an authentic standard of 1.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:llgfbjvsqkaicezsf7mzjxr3/bafkreibw2zepdei54ondl3jtng274x67vr2auct6oitl35acf5hy7enp74@jpeg)
November 16, 2025 at 7:42 PM
With experts increasingly worried about antibiotic resistance -already responsible for millions of deaths each year- the need for new and resilient drugs to tackle infections is urgent, as bacteria continue to evolve.
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What's particularly promising is that Enterococcus bacteria exposed to pre-methylenomycin C lactone for 28 days straight DID NOT become resistant to it, suggesting the compound could remain effective over the long term.
November 16, 2025 at 7:39 PM
What's particularly promising is that Enterococcus bacteria exposed to pre-methylenomycin C lactone for 28 days straight DID NOT become resistant to it, suggesting the compound could remain effective over the long term.
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Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus faecium, the bacterial species responsible for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE), two of the infections proving most troublesome for existing antibiotics.
November 16, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus faecium, the bacterial species responsible for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE), two of the infections proving most troublesome for existing antibiotics.
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When tested, one of these intermediates- pre-methylenomycin C lactone- proved to be OVER 100 times more active against a range of Gram-positive bacteria (the kind that are getting smarter at outwitting our current antibiotics) than methylenomycin A. It was particularly effective against
November 16, 2025 at 7:37 PM
When tested, one of these intermediates- pre-methylenomycin C lactone- proved to be OVER 100 times more active against a range of Gram-positive bacteria (the kind that are getting smarter at outwitting our current antibiotics) than methylenomycin A. It was particularly effective against
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been synthesized several times, no-one appears to have tested the synthetic intermediates for antimicrobial activity. By deleting biosynthetic genes, researchers discovered two previously unknown biosynthetic intermediates, both of which are much more potent antibiotics than methylenomycin A itself.
![Figure 3. Extracted ion chromatograms at m/z = 139.0700 ± 0.005 (corresponding to the [M-CO2+H]+ ion of 1) and m/z = 167.070 ± 0.005 (corresponding to the [M + H]+ ions of 2 and 5 and the [M-H2O+H]+ ion of 6) from positive ion mode LC-MS analyses of neutral extracts (pH 5.5) of S. coelicolor M145 (bottom), W95 (second from bottom), W86 (third from bottom), W89 (third from top), W100 (second from top), and W108 (top).](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:llgfbjvsqkaicezsf7mzjxr3/bafkreie77gi7gq3xauixhjfk24j6nse24wcr3pj7f5bkrlzqanv5js5clq@jpeg)
November 16, 2025 at 7:37 PM
been synthesized several times, no-one appears to have tested the synthetic intermediates for antimicrobial activity. By deleting biosynthetic genes, researchers discovered two previously unknown biosynthetic intermediates, both of which are much more potent antibiotics than methylenomycin A itself.
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is considered one of the most serious threats to global health. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently warned that there are "too few antibacterials in the pipeline" and that most easily discoverable antibiotics have already been found. Because developing new
November 16, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is considered one of the most serious threats to global health. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently warned that there are "too few antibacterials in the pipeline" and that most easily discoverable antibiotics have already been found. Because developing new
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Chemists discovered a powerful hidden antibiotic that’s 100 times stronger than existing ones and effective against deadly superbugs.
The study has been published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society. YES, it is PEER-REVIEWED.
• pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
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The study has been published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society. YES, it is PEER-REVIEWED.
• pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
🧪🧵⬇️
November 16, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Chemists discovered a powerful hidden antibiotic that’s 100 times stronger than existing ones and effective against deadly superbugs.
The study has been published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society. YES, it is PEER-REVIEWED.
• pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
🧪🧵⬇️
The study has been published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society. YES, it is PEER-REVIEWED.
• pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
🧪🧵⬇️
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THIS IS HUGE! Researchers have just identified a powerful new antibiotic that is 100x STRONGER than existing drugs against deadly superbugs like MRSA and VRE. Hiding in a well-known soil bacterium, pre-methylenomycin C lactone KILLS drug-resistant bacteria WITHOUT triggering resistance.
November 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
THIS IS HUGE! Researchers have just identified a powerful new antibiotic that is 100x STRONGER than existing drugs against deadly superbugs like MRSA and VRE. Hiding in a well-known soil bacterium, pre-methylenomycin C lactone KILLS drug-resistant bacteria WITHOUT triggering resistance.
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Unidentified group organized to come to beat up people and spray fire extinguishers straight on people, along with tear gas
We locked ourselves in the partt rooms and they were trying to break in, but police then came
We locked ourselves in the partt rooms and they were trying to break in, but police then came
November 16, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Unidentified group organized to come to beat up people and spray fire extinguishers straight on people, along with tear gas
We locked ourselves in the partt rooms and they were trying to break in, but police then came
We locked ourselves in the partt rooms and they were trying to break in, but police then came