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All 27 scientists at this CDC lab were told their duties were "unnecessary," and now viral outbreak investigations have been halted.
In the middle of a hepatitis outbreak, U.S. shutters the one CDC lab that could help
All 27 scientists at this CDC lab were told their duties were "unnecessary," and now viral outbreak investigations have been halted
www.npr.org
April 16, 2025 at 6:43 PM
All 27 scientists at this CDC lab were told their duties were "unnecessary," and now viral outbreak investigations have been halted.
Well I moved about 1/3 of my 401k to bonds so the mix is now about 55% bonds. I’m 1/2-retired, and while I hated to sink in the losses of the last 3 days, with talk of doubling down on the tariffs I felt the need to make the move and better assure the core savings. Should’ve done it Jan 1
April 7, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Well I moved about 1/3 of my 401k to bonds so the mix is now about 55% bonds. I’m 1/2-retired, and while I hated to sink in the losses of the last 3 days, with talk of doubling down on the tariffs I felt the need to make the move and better assure the core savings. Should’ve done it Jan 1
Home alone on a Friday night I’ve decided it’s going to be the new Nosferatu when it gets dark. I saw the original in college.
I have to save all the horror and gore for when my wife isn’t here lol.
I have to save all the horror and gore for when my wife isn’t here lol.
March 28, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Home alone on a Friday night I’ve decided it’s going to be the new Nosferatu when it gets dark. I saw the original in college.
I have to save all the horror and gore for when my wife isn’t here lol.
I have to save all the horror and gore for when my wife isn’t here lol.
Opening Day conundrums, to wear a Pirates hat to our traditional Yankees opening day game?
If Bucs only signed a bat or two to support Skenes, sigh. Going to be another 90+ loss season.
Yankee injuries w/ Boston improved giving the season opener negative vibes for me.
#Pirates #Yankees
If Bucs only signed a bat or two to support Skenes, sigh. Going to be another 90+ loss season.
Yankee injuries w/ Boston improved giving the season opener negative vibes for me.
#Pirates #Yankees
March 27, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I tend to work in bursts. I find this different wfh vs in office. In office between bursts I would socialize, check in on team get a feel for how things are going. My production tended to be later in the day after most left. WFH my bursts are spread out and I tend to do research or wander more.
March 17, 2025 at 8:38 PM
I tend to work in bursts. I find this different wfh vs in office. In office between bursts I would socialize, check in on team get a feel for how things are going. My production tended to be later in the day after most left. WFH my bursts are spread out and I tend to do research or wander more.
With the DoEd cuts states with bad education rankings are happy because the data to comparison rank won’t be collected and reported any more.
Yes the Department can be more efficient; that doesn’t mean all of its functions aren’t valuable and not all can be handled by the states.
Yes the Department can be more efficient; that doesn’t mean all of its functions aren’t valuable and not all can be handled by the states.
March 13, 2025 at 3:53 PM
With the DoEd cuts states with bad education rankings are happy because the data to comparison rank won’t be collected and reported any more.
Yes the Department can be more efficient; that doesn’t mean all of its functions aren’t valuable and not all can be handled by the states.
Yes the Department can be more efficient; that doesn’t mean all of its functions aren’t valuable and not all can be handled by the states.
Just watched a car drive out of NJ DMV inspection passed with a brake light out. So safe.
February 25, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Just watched a car drive out of NJ DMV inspection passed with a brake light out. So safe.
Hot take: Jesus didn’t say a single word we read in the Bible.
Pieces mostly written in Greek rewritten by scribes and councils, while he spoke Aramaic. English didn’t start until hundreds of years later. What we read is hundreds of years and multiple edits and translations from any words spoken.
Pieces mostly written in Greek rewritten by scribes and councils, while he spoke Aramaic. English didn’t start until hundreds of years later. What we read is hundreds of years and multiple edits and translations from any words spoken.
February 23, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Hot take: Jesus didn’t say a single word we read in the Bible.
Pieces mostly written in Greek rewritten by scribes and councils, while he spoke Aramaic. English didn’t start until hundreds of years later. What we read is hundreds of years and multiple edits and translations from any words spoken.
Pieces mostly written in Greek rewritten by scribes and councils, while he spoke Aramaic. English didn’t start until hundreds of years later. What we read is hundreds of years and multiple edits and translations from any words spoken.
The US Government national standards strategy and critical and emerging technologies roadmap have both been taken down online. FYI.
#standards #cet #technology
#standards #cet #technology
February 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The US Government national standards strategy and critical and emerging technologies roadmap have both been taken down online. FYI.
#standards #cet #technology
#standards #cet #technology
Today’s reminder: it’s a violation of the Impoundment Control Act and the Constitutional separation of powers (Trump et al (but conveniently not Musk) vowed to uphold just 14 days ago) for the Executive branch to defund or shut down Congressionally approved and funded program or agency.
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February 3, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Today’s reminder: it’s a violation of the Impoundment Control Act and the Constitutional separation of powers (Trump et al (but conveniently not Musk) vowed to uphold just 14 days ago) for the Executive branch to defund or shut down Congressionally approved and funded program or agency.
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If a movie evil billionaire wanted to bring down the government they’d buy a president, head a committee to make government more efficient and instead just offer a fake buyout and order no position of someone who resigns can be replaced. 1/2
January 31, 2025 at 3:53 AM
If a movie evil billionaire wanted to bring down the government they’d buy a president, head a committee to make government more efficient and instead just offer a fake buyout and order no position of someone who resigns can be replaced. 1/2
As someone working in the federal government
No we are not ok
And NOT just for us
But for the important programs serving the country, the constitution and the law that are threatened by rash cuts
I support the idea of DOGE but a sane thoughtful process that understands impacts and is lawful.
No we are not ok
And NOT just for us
But for the important programs serving the country, the constitution and the law that are threatened by rash cuts
I support the idea of DOGE but a sane thoughtful process that understands impacts and is lawful.
January 29, 2025 at 12:32 AM
As someone working in the federal government
No we are not ok
And NOT just for us
But for the important programs serving the country, the constitution and the law that are threatened by rash cuts
I support the idea of DOGE but a sane thoughtful process that understands impacts and is lawful.
No we are not ok
And NOT just for us
But for the important programs serving the country, the constitution and the law that are threatened by rash cuts
I support the idea of DOGE but a sane thoughtful process that understands impacts and is lawful.
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Data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture which showed that over 20 million egg-laying chickens in the U.S. were killed by H5N1 bird flu in the last quarter of 2024.
January 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture which showed that over 20 million egg-laying chickens in the U.S. were killed by H5N1 bird flu in the last quarter of 2024.
My doctors’ office has new policy requiring collection of credit card info including security code on paper. They said they shred after entry. I don’t like it, will make it harder to dispute improper billing, and security is very questionable.
November 26, 2024 at 2:50 PM
My doctors’ office has new policy requiring collection of credit card info including security code on paper. They said they shred after entry. I don’t like it, will make it harder to dispute improper billing, and security is very questionable.
For everyone arguing “mandate” or “landslide”:
Winner got 50% of the vote, the loser got 48%. A 2% victory is neither a national mandate nor a landslide; it’s a continued reflection of a split country and voters being convinced by messaging consumed, every bit of which is bought and paid for.
Winner got 50% of the vote, the loser got 48%. A 2% victory is neither a national mandate nor a landslide; it’s a continued reflection of a split country and voters being convinced by messaging consumed, every bit of which is bought and paid for.
November 24, 2024 at 7:29 PM
For everyone arguing “mandate” or “landslide”:
Winner got 50% of the vote, the loser got 48%. A 2% victory is neither a national mandate nor a landslide; it’s a continued reflection of a split country and voters being convinced by messaging consumed, every bit of which is bought and paid for.
Winner got 50% of the vote, the loser got 48%. A 2% victory is neither a national mandate nor a landslide; it’s a continued reflection of a split country and voters being convinced by messaging consumed, every bit of which is bought and paid for.
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This photo was actually the subject of an article from the JWST website about how images from the telescope get processed, hugely recommend reading it if anyone's interested in that kinda thing webbtelescope.org/contents/art...
How Are Webb’s Full-Color Images Made?
Learn how the James Webb Space Telescope’s full-color images are processed, and why it takes time to refine and release them.
webbtelescope.org
November 24, 2024 at 4:16 PM
This photo was actually the subject of an article from the JWST website about how images from the telescope get processed, hugely recommend reading it if anyone's interested in that kinda thing webbtelescope.org/contents/art...
Still angry and a little heartbroken.
Rutgers football added to that yesterday.
Today it will be something else.
Tomorrow tomorrow there’s always tomorrow…
Rutgers football added to that yesterday.
Today it will be something else.
Tomorrow tomorrow there’s always tomorrow…
November 24, 2024 at 7:10 PM
Still angry and a little heartbroken.
Rutgers football added to that yesterday.
Today it will be something else.
Tomorrow tomorrow there’s always tomorrow…
Rutgers football added to that yesterday.
Today it will be something else.
Tomorrow tomorrow there’s always tomorrow…
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I don't know who needs to hear this, but if all you accomplish this weekend is reading a riveting novel cover-to-cover whilst drinking multiple kettles of tea and consuming a scandalous amount of croissants, then you will have accomplished more than enough.
November 22, 2024 at 10:10 AM
I don't know who needs to hear this, but if all you accomplish this weekend is reading a riveting novel cover-to-cover whilst drinking multiple kettles of tea and consuming a scandalous amount of croissants, then you will have accomplished more than enough.
New beginnings are hard, and I’m tired. New challenges are exciting and I’ve got enough energy to rise.
November 23, 2024 at 12:30 AM
New beginnings are hard, and I’m tired. New challenges are exciting and I’ve got enough energy to rise.
17k plus steps in NYC today, my feet and back hurt lol.
November 19, 2024 at 2:04 AM
17k plus steps in NYC today, my feet and back hurt lol.
The video games I’ve been playing
Helldivers 2
Black Ops 6
Project Zomboid
Gears of War 5
Baldur’s Gate
Helldivers 2
Black Ops 6
Project Zomboid
Gears of War 5
Baldur’s Gate
November 15, 2024 at 10:20 PM
The video games I’ve been playing
Helldivers 2
Black Ops 6
Project Zomboid
Gears of War 5
Baldur’s Gate
Helldivers 2
Black Ops 6
Project Zomboid
Gears of War 5
Baldur’s Gate
I am her purr place.
November 15, 2024 at 10:14 PM
I am her purr place.