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TIL about a memorial ceremony in Iceland in 2019 to mark the end of a glacier, changing the place name from Okjökull to Ok (jökull = glacier). Uncompromising wording on the bronze plaque:
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
December 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM
TIL about a memorial ceremony in Iceland in 2019 to mark the end of a glacier, changing the place name from Okjökull to Ok (jökull = glacier). Uncompromising wording on the bronze plaque:
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
A story of community action. A book recommendation. Don’t hesitate and don’t overthink. 🎥 @libbysterling
October 27, 2025 at 2:16 AM
A story of community action. A book recommendation. Don’t hesitate and don’t overthink. 🎥 @libbysterling
October 16, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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RFK Jr: It's gonna be the biggest infusion of federal dollar into rural healthcare in American history
BERNIE SANDERS: Yeah. You know why? Because you're cutting $150b for rural hospitals, you're putting $50b back. That's not an infusion. That's a loss of $100b.
BERNIE SANDERS: Yeah. You know why? Because you're cutting $150b for rural hospitals, you're putting $50b back. That's not an infusion. That's a loss of $100b.
September 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
RFK Jr: It's gonna be the biggest infusion of federal dollar into rural healthcare in American history
BERNIE SANDERS: Yeah. You know why? Because you're cutting $150b for rural hospitals, you're putting $50b back. That's not an infusion. That's a loss of $100b.
BERNIE SANDERS: Yeah. You know why? Because you're cutting $150b for rural hospitals, you're putting $50b back. That's not an infusion. That's a loss of $100b.
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“I feel like I’m dying”
“I feel like I’ve been lied to”
The words of an anti-vax chiropractor who become seriously ill with measles and spread it to his kids, who then also became seriously ill. All four kids were hospitalized.
You *were* lied to. And you wanted to believe that lie.
“I feel like I’ve been lied to”
The words of an anti-vax chiropractor who become seriously ill with measles and spread it to his kids, who then also became seriously ill. All four kids were hospitalized.
You *were* lied to. And you wanted to believe that lie.
‘I Feel Like I’ve Been Lied To’: When a Measles Outbreak Hits Home
www.nytimes.com
June 23, 2025 at 1:37 AM
“I feel like I’m dying”
“I feel like I’ve been lied to”
The words of an anti-vax chiropractor who become seriously ill with measles and spread it to his kids, who then also became seriously ill. All four kids were hospitalized.
You *were* lied to. And you wanted to believe that lie.
“I feel like I’ve been lied to”
The words of an anti-vax chiropractor who become seriously ill with measles and spread it to his kids, who then also became seriously ill. All four kids were hospitalized.
You *were* lied to. And you wanted to believe that lie.
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CARTOON OF THE DAY… 🇺🇸
June 23, 2025 at 12:06 AM
CARTOON OF THE DAY… 🇺🇸
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TikTok removed this video after 150k+ views, thousands of likes, and hundreds of shares. Before removing it, they limited shares, added a content warning, and gave people strikes for downloading and reposting.
My followers over there have asked me to share it here so they can still access it.
My followers over there have asked me to share it here so they can still access it.
June 11, 2025 at 11:21 PM
TikTok removed this video after 150k+ views, thousands of likes, and hundreds of shares. Before removing it, they limited shares, added a content warning, and gave people strikes for downloading and reposting.
My followers over there have asked me to share it here so they can still access it.
My followers over there have asked me to share it here so they can still access it.
Please get your nominees in, Oregon and SW Washington.
www.onpointprize.com
Educator of the Year: Four educators will each have their mortgage or rent paid for one year and receive a $2,500 donation to their school.
🍎 On Point Credit Union is founded by teachers, more at the link. ✏️
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Educator of the Year: Four educators will each have their mortgage or rent paid for one year and receive a $2,500 donation to their school.
🍎 On Point Credit Union is founded by teachers, more at the link. ✏️
OnPoint Prize
We're proud to honor our roots and the teachers who continue to support students through the OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education.
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February 19, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Please get your nominees in, Oregon and SW Washington.
www.onpointprize.com
Educator of the Year: Four educators will each have their mortgage or rent paid for one year and receive a $2,500 donation to their school.
🍎 On Point Credit Union is founded by teachers, more at the link. ✏️
www.onpointprize.com
Educator of the Year: Four educators will each have their mortgage or rent paid for one year and receive a $2,500 donation to their school.
🍎 On Point Credit Union is founded by teachers, more at the link. ✏️
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Have you had unexplained tachycardia, crushing fatigue, sweating, digestive issues, sleep disturbances, dizziness or fainting since your Covid infection?
It could be POTS/Dysautonomia, a disorder of the autonomic nervous system that is frequently seen in Long Covid patients:
It could be POTS/Dysautonomia, a disorder of the autonomic nervous system that is frequently seen in Long Covid patients:
Living Life Upside Down - An Intro to POTS/Dysautonomia
I live my life horizontally thanks to a condition called POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome). It's poorly understood, often misdiagnosed and can be devastating to quality of life.
www.disabledginger.com
February 17, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Have you had unexplained tachycardia, crushing fatigue, sweating, digestive issues, sleep disturbances, dizziness or fainting since your Covid infection?
It could be POTS/Dysautonomia, a disorder of the autonomic nervous system that is frequently seen in Long Covid patients:
It could be POTS/Dysautonomia, a disorder of the autonomic nervous system that is frequently seen in Long Covid patients:
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Hey, regarding Amazon disabling USB downloads:
It can be totally bypassed with a download of free software, and one can strip out the DRM, by following the instructions at the link. Then the files are yours to do with as you will, as they should be.
It can be totally bypassed with a download of free software, and one can strip out the DRM, by following the instructions at the link. Then the files are yours to do with as you will, as they should be.
3 Tried-and-True Ways to Remove DRM from Kindle Books
Here are 3 ways to remove drm from kindle books, a full tutorial about removing Kindle DRM with Shareware, Calibre plugin, and Python scripts.
epubor.com
February 16, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Hey, regarding Amazon disabling USB downloads:
It can be totally bypassed with a download of free software, and one can strip out the DRM, by following the instructions at the link. Then the files are yours to do with as you will, as they should be.
It can be totally bypassed with a download of free software, and one can strip out the DRM, by following the instructions at the link. Then the files are yours to do with as you will, as they should be.
In the US I’m concerned we may see a return to foisting all disability and mental health concerns onto mental institutions and prisons. Disappearing inconvenient populations and subjugation of vulnerable people is a running theme here. Eugenics is of course the cornerstone.
It’s troubling to see multiple countries pushing the idea that everyone can “overcome” their disabilities & get back to work
The UK says “if you don’t want to be written off we’ll assist you with back to work plan”
Canada keeps expanding MAiD & refers to disabled people as “economically inactive”
The UK says “if you don’t want to be written off we’ll assist you with back to work plan”
Canada keeps expanding MAiD & refers to disabled people as “economically inactive”
Senator John Kennedy wants people on Medicaid to "get off your ass" and get jobs.
February 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
In the US I’m concerned we may see a return to foisting all disability and mental health concerns onto mental institutions and prisons. Disappearing inconvenient populations and subjugation of vulnerable people is a running theme here. Eugenics is of course the cornerstone.
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Your local library is a treasure, probably a bigger treasure than you think.
You don't need audible, they have audiobooks! You don't need online subscriptions - they have them for you!
Mine has free tickets to museums & the zoo, social events, sewing machines, DJ equipment, a 3D printer, & MORE.
You don't need audible, they have audiobooks! You don't need online subscriptions - they have them for you!
Mine has free tickets to museums & the zoo, social events, sewing machines, DJ equipment, a 3D printer, & MORE.
Support local libraries. We’re witnessing censorship on a massive scale. Digital scrubbing is modern day equivalent of book burning
Our ability to get accurate info about public health, science, history, LGBTQ & marginalized groups is under threat
Libraries will be critical part of the resistance
Our ability to get accurate info about public health, science, history, LGBTQ & marginalized groups is under threat
Libraries will be critical part of the resistance
February 8, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Your local library is a treasure, probably a bigger treasure than you think.
You don't need audible, they have audiobooks! You don't need online subscriptions - they have them for you!
Mine has free tickets to museums & the zoo, social events, sewing machines, DJ equipment, a 3D printer, & MORE.
You don't need audible, they have audiobooks! You don't need online subscriptions - they have them for you!
Mine has free tickets to museums & the zoo, social events, sewing machines, DJ equipment, a 3D printer, & MORE.
February 8, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Re-upping this. We need experts in media literacy & stewards of the freedom to read now more than ever.
February 7, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Re-upping this. We need experts in media literacy & stewards of the freedom to read now more than ever.
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NYC Department of Health ordering subtyping of flu patients to rule out H5N1/bird flu
Once again, a well fitted respirator provides excellent protection against all types of flu and COVID.
Mask up to protect your health & the health of your community.
www.nyc.gov/assets/doh/d...
Once again, a well fitted respirator provides excellent protection against all types of flu and COVID.
Mask up to protect your health & the health of your community.
www.nyc.gov/assets/doh/d...
www.nyc.gov
February 4, 2025 at 11:20 PM
NYC Department of Health ordering subtyping of flu patients to rule out H5N1/bird flu
Once again, a well fitted respirator provides excellent protection against all types of flu and COVID.
Mask up to protect your health & the health of your community.
www.nyc.gov/assets/doh/d...
Once again, a well fitted respirator provides excellent protection against all types of flu and COVID.
Mask up to protect your health & the health of your community.
www.nyc.gov/assets/doh/d...
I’m working on my public speaking on this little app, and so far it’s going just ok.
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January 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I’m working on my public speaking on this little app, and so far it’s going just ok.
Latest Long Covid gift that keeps on giving: I have shingles. On my head. 😫
I was hoping to make it to 50 and get the vaccine, thus avoiding it altogether but my now immune-compromised, stressed-out 44 year old body was like “would you like some fresh Hell?”
I was hoping to make it to 50 and get the vaccine, thus avoiding it altogether but my now immune-compromised, stressed-out 44 year old body was like “would you like some fresh Hell?”
a woman with a blue watch on her wrist holds her head
ALT: a woman with a blue watch on her wrist holds her head
media.tenor.com
December 22, 2024 at 5:25 AM
Latest Long Covid gift that keeps on giving: I have shingles. On my head. 😫
I was hoping to make it to 50 and get the vaccine, thus avoiding it altogether but my now immune-compromised, stressed-out 44 year old body was like “would you like some fresh Hell?”
I was hoping to make it to 50 and get the vaccine, thus avoiding it altogether but my now immune-compromised, stressed-out 44 year old body was like “would you like some fresh Hell?”
Happy Solstice!
A huge barred owl flew down a Virginia family’s chimney, knocked over the star on top of their Christmas tree, and perched himself on top www.wusa9.com/article/life...
December 22, 2024 at 5:08 AM
Happy Solstice!
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A friend just shared this, from 2022. It's important, b/c people often don't make the connection b/t pandemic preparedness & universal health care. But UHC *is* PP.
🚩In the US, UHC would've saved $105.6B & 211,897 lives lost to covid in 2020; by 2022, it would've
1/7
www.pnas.org/doi/full/10....
🚩In the US, UHC would've saved $105.6B & 211,897 lives lost to covid in 2020; by 2022, it would've
1/7
www.pnas.org/doi/full/10....
Universal healthcare as pandemic preparedness: The lives and costs that could have been saved during the COVID-19 pandemic | PNAS
The fragmented and inefficient healthcare system in the United States leads to many
preventable deaths and unnecessary costs every year. During a p...
www.pnas.org
December 7, 2024 at 8:07 PM
A friend just shared this, from 2022. It's important, b/c people often don't make the connection b/t pandemic preparedness & universal health care. But UHC *is* PP.
🚩In the US, UHC would've saved $105.6B & 211,897 lives lost to covid in 2020; by 2022, it would've
1/7
www.pnas.org/doi/full/10....
🚩In the US, UHC would've saved $105.6B & 211,897 lives lost to covid in 2020; by 2022, it would've
1/7
www.pnas.org/doi/full/10....
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I started a masked ballet class being the only participant and tonight on the 3rd class we were 15 ✨
There’s demand for accessible activities 😷
There’s demand for accessible activities 😷
December 4, 2024 at 2:53 AM
I started a masked ballet class being the only participant and tonight on the 3rd class we were 15 ✨
There’s demand for accessible activities 😷
There’s demand for accessible activities 😷
Portland Oregon:
If your family has been negatively impacted by tensions from the recent election and you’re in need of help with mediation, parenting support/skill building, or you are looking to exit an unsafe situation, Family Skill Builders may be helpful to you.
If your family has been negatively impacted by tensions from the recent election and you’re in need of help with mediation, parenting support/skill building, or you are looking to exit an unsafe situation, Family Skill Builders may be helpful to you.
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December 3, 2024 at 11:31 PM
Portland Oregon:
If your family has been negatively impacted by tensions from the recent election and you’re in need of help with mediation, parenting support/skill building, or you are looking to exit an unsafe situation, Family Skill Builders may be helpful to you.
If your family has been negatively impacted by tensions from the recent election and you’re in need of help with mediation, parenting support/skill building, or you are looking to exit an unsafe situation, Family Skill Builders may be helpful to you.