Hollis B
@knitahollis.bsky.social
Managing Production Editor at AMS. Meteorologist. UMiami/RSMAS alum. Central MA. Happily married to @trifatlete. Mom/stepmom to amazing kids. Crochet. Knitting. Quilting. Opinions mine. She/her/hers.
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Hollis B
@knitahollis.bsky.social
· Jan 31
That continuous feeling that you had been expecting it to be bad but surprisingly it turned out worse.
This sums it up.
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when someone tells me not to use em dashes because AI uses em dashes
November 30, 2025 at 7:48 PM
when someone tells me not to use em dashes because AI uses em dashes
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This is a legitimate scientific revolution in meteorology.
Also, to be clear, these models are not the AI LLMs that most people are familiar with. They are machine learning algorithms trained on observations (actually reanalysis).
Also, to be clear, these models are not the AI LLMs that most people are familiar with. They are machine learning algorithms trained on observations (actually reanalysis).
Meteorologists are surprised that the weather model that did the best job forecasting hurricanes this year was a new one, introduced by Google. AI may be the beginning of a new era of forecasting. n.pr/49MFa1M
As the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season ends, the future of forecasting is AI
Meteorologists are surprised that the weather model that did the best job forecasting hurricanes this year was a new one, introduced by Google. AI may be the beginning of a new era of forecasting.
n.pr
November 30, 2025 at 5:55 AM
This is a legitimate scientific revolution in meteorology.
Also, to be clear, these models are not the AI LLMs that most people are familiar with. They are machine learning algorithms trained on observations (actually reanalysis).
Also, to be clear, these models are not the AI LLMs that most people are familiar with. They are machine learning algorithms trained on observations (actually reanalysis).
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I am so grateful to share a community with this incredibly fierce warrior woman. The MAGAts in our city will feel no shame, but I hope the fence sitters, and those, like the mayor, who decided doing the right thing was too costly, feel at least a shred of embarrassment at how empty of values you are
November 17, 2025 at 12:58 PM
I am so grateful to share a community with this incredibly fierce warrior woman. The MAGAts in our city will feel no shame, but I hope the fence sitters, and those, like the mayor, who decided doing the right thing was too costly, feel at least a shred of embarrassment at how empty of values you are
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In Worcester we have a brave woman who is doing precisely this. And those of us, mostly women by the way, will keep standing with her.
Women who put themselves through this, with visible trauma, don’t do this for themselves, they do it for all girls and women who may continue to be victims of a system that grants impunity to predators. Do not fail them, demand accountability, and don’t stop.
Thank you to each one of them.
Thank you to each one of them.
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 17, 2025 at 12:09 AM
In Worcester we have a brave woman who is doing precisely this. And those of us, mostly women by the way, will keep standing with her.
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Artist Gary Tyler turns 40 years of wrongful imprisonment into powerful textiles: laist.com/news/arts-an...
Artist Gary Tyler turns 40 years of wrongful imprisonment into powerful textiles
An exhibition of Tyler’s quilts captures scenes of humanity from within the notorious Louisiana State Penitentiary.
laist.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Artist Gary Tyler turns 40 years of wrongful imprisonment into powerful textiles: laist.com/news/arts-an...
And this is a great example of why I said “No” to allowing the use of an AI tool to listen and transcribe my last medical appointment. What a horrible mess.
a few months ago I said "having generative AI handle absolutely anything with regards to healthcare is a nightmare and should be banned" and a bunch of people made fun of me and called me stupid. anyways,
November 11, 2025 at 10:04 PM
And this is a great example of why I said “No” to allowing the use of an AI tool to listen and transcribe my last medical appointment. What a horrible mess.
A taste of winter in Worcester today. Snow flurries and a wind chill of 17°F.
November 11, 2025 at 4:13 PM
A taste of winter in Worcester today. Snow flurries and a wind chill of 17°F.
Still processing the Worcester election results from yesterday. Finding joy in @bilottafordistrict2.com winning in District 2. It’s much harder thinking about our city council losing @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social and her tireless advocacy and huge heart.
November 6, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Still processing the Worcester election results from yesterday. Finding joy in @bilottafordistrict2.com winning in District 2. It’s much harder thinking about our city council losing @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social and her tireless advocacy and huge heart.
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Demanding a cut of Worcester college and university endowments, at a time when colleges and universities are facing down demographic changes, federal funding cuts, a hostile administration who doesnt value education at all... 1/4
October 31, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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A decline in remote work flexibility over the last year is widening the gender pay gap and dragging down the labor force participation rate of college-educated mothers.
Employers who can offer at least hybrid work arrangements can attract some great talent.
Employers who can offer at least hybrid work arrangements can attract some great talent.
Women’s Pay Is Falling Behind. Is the Return to the Office to Blame?
Women have made big workforce gains, but their pay growth isn’t keeping pace with men’s.
www.wsj.com
October 25, 2025 at 10:22 AM
A decline in remote work flexibility over the last year is widening the gender pay gap and dragging down the labor force participation rate of college-educated mothers.
Employers who can offer at least hybrid work arrangements can attract some great talent.
Employers who can offer at least hybrid work arrangements can attract some great talent.
The Dolphins have become so good at finding ways to lose.
October 12, 2025 at 8:03 PM
The Dolphins have become so good at finding ways to lose.
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The "U.S. Climate Collection" is now open for proposals! A joint initiative of AMS and @agu.org, the Collection will help sustain the momentum of U.S. climate assessment research.
Learn more and submit your proposal: bit.ly/46JuY71
Learn more and submit your proposal: bit.ly/46JuY71
September 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The "U.S. Climate Collection" is now open for proposals! A joint initiative of AMS and @agu.org, the Collection will help sustain the momentum of U.S. climate assessment research.
Learn more and submit your proposal: bit.ly/46JuY71
Learn more and submit your proposal: bit.ly/46JuY71
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Trump again just implied that the MMR vaccine causes autism.
Many studies have shown that there is no relationship between MMR vaccine and the development of autism.
This one followed every single child born in Denmark from 1991 through 1998 (n=537,303). There was no association.
Many studies have shown that there is no relationship between MMR vaccine and the development of autism.
This one followed every single child born in Denmark from 1991 through 1998 (n=537,303). There was no association.
A Population-Based Study of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccination and Autism | NEJM
It has been suggested that vaccination against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) is
a cause of autism. We conducted a retrospective cohort study of all children born
in Denmark from January 1991 th...
www.nejm.org
September 22, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Trump again just implied that the MMR vaccine causes autism.
Many studies have shown that there is no relationship between MMR vaccine and the development of autism.
This one followed every single child born in Denmark from 1991 through 1998 (n=537,303). There was no association.
Many studies have shown that there is no relationship between MMR vaccine and the development of autism.
This one followed every single child born in Denmark from 1991 through 1998 (n=537,303). There was no association.
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Reminder: While autism diagnoses have indeed exploded over the years as we’ve dramatically expanded the parameters for diagnosis and educated professionals on what to look for, rates of Tylenol consumption during pregnancy hasn’t changed. Science doesn’t lie; people do.
September 22, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Reminder: While autism diagnoses have indeed exploded over the years as we’ve dramatically expanded the parameters for diagnosis and educated professionals on what to look for, rates of Tylenol consumption during pregnancy hasn’t changed. Science doesn’t lie; people do.
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🎉 Congratulations to AMS Editor's Award recipient Andrew Molthan for thorough, excellent, constructive reviews!
Learn more: bit.ly/48gR7vJ
#BulletinAMS #PeerReviewWeek
Learn more: bit.ly/48gR7vJ
#BulletinAMS #PeerReviewWeek
September 15, 2025 at 7:11 PM
🎉 Congratulations to AMS Editor's Award recipient Andrew Molthan for thorough, excellent, constructive reviews!
Learn more: bit.ly/48gR7vJ
#BulletinAMS #PeerReviewWeek
Learn more: bit.ly/48gR7vJ
#BulletinAMS #PeerReviewWeek
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Kudos to AMS Editor's Award recipient Sharanya Majumdar for thoughtful, critical, constructive reviews 🙌
Learn more: bit.ly/48gR7vJ
#BulletinAMS #PeerReviewWeek
Learn more: bit.ly/48gR7vJ
#BulletinAMS #PeerReviewWeek
September 15, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Kudos to AMS Editor's Award recipient Sharanya Majumdar for thoughtful, critical, constructive reviews 🙌
Learn more: bit.ly/48gR7vJ
#BulletinAMS #PeerReviewWeek
Learn more: bit.ly/48gR7vJ
#BulletinAMS #PeerReviewWeek
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"Groundbreaking research … challenges established patterns and introduces novel insights. And that kind of thinking still needs a human mind to recognize it."
As we celebrate #PeerReviewWeek, AMS Editor's Award recipients weigh in on AI in peer review: https://bit.ly/48gR7vJ
As we celebrate #PeerReviewWeek, AMS Editor's Award recipients weigh in on AI in peer review: https://bit.ly/48gR7vJ
September 15, 2025 at 4:58 PM
"Groundbreaking research … challenges established patterns and introduces novel insights. And that kind of thinking still needs a human mind to recognize it."
As we celebrate #PeerReviewWeek, AMS Editor's Award recipients weigh in on AI in peer review: https://bit.ly/48gR7vJ
As we celebrate #PeerReviewWeek, AMS Editor's Award recipients weigh in on AI in peer review: https://bit.ly/48gR7vJ
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Many thanks to AMS Editor's Award recipient Daniel Rothenberg for insightful and timely reviews!
Learn more: bit.ly/48gR7vJ
#AIforEarthSystems #PeerReviewWeek
Learn more: bit.ly/48gR7vJ
#AIforEarthSystems #PeerReviewWeek
September 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Many thanks to AMS Editor's Award recipient Daniel Rothenberg for insightful and timely reviews!
Learn more: bit.ly/48gR7vJ
#AIforEarthSystems #PeerReviewWeek
Learn more: bit.ly/48gR7vJ
#AIforEarthSystems #PeerReviewWeek
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Join AMS during #PeerReviewWeek to thank AMS's Editor Award recipients and hear what they have to say about #PeerReview!
Learn more: https://bit.ly/48gR7vJ
Learn more: https://bit.ly/48gR7vJ
September 15, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Join AMS during #PeerReviewWeek to thank AMS's Editor Award recipients and hear what they have to say about #PeerReview!
Learn more: https://bit.ly/48gR7vJ
Learn more: https://bit.ly/48gR7vJ
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over time I believe this will end up being one of the most unpopular things the administration ever does
a death sentence for many hobbies and all the average consumer sees is that you’re taking away all their bargains
one of the few policies that has a direct negative effect on almost everyone
a death sentence for many hobbies and all the average consumer sees is that you’re taking away all their bargains
one of the few policies that has a direct negative effect on almost everyone
The de minimis rule that allowed small packages worth less than $800 to be exempt from tariffs ended on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025.
Postal traffic to US drops more than 80% after trade exemption rule ends, UN agency says
The de minimis rule that allowed small packages worth less than $800 to be exempt from tariffs ended on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025.
n.pr
September 7, 2025 at 11:12 PM
over time I believe this will end up being one of the most unpopular things the administration ever does
a death sentence for many hobbies and all the average consumer sees is that you’re taking away all their bargains
one of the few policies that has a direct negative effect on almost everyone
a death sentence for many hobbies and all the average consumer sees is that you’re taking away all their bargains
one of the few policies that has a direct negative effect on almost everyone
An inauspicious start to the season for the Fins (pending some miraculous comeback). Ah well, I shouldn’t be surprised.
September 7, 2025 at 7:13 PM
An inauspicious start to the season for the Fins (pending some miraculous comeback). Ah well, I shouldn’t be surprised.
a cartoon cat says " for shame " while walking
Alt: a cartoon cat says " for shame " while walking
media.tenor.com
September 7, 2025 at 5:41 PM
3:49 pm 9/6. It’s going to get windy in the Woo soon. Lightning too! Find some shelter if you are currently outdoors! #worcester
September 6, 2025 at 7:49 PM
3:49 pm 9/6. It’s going to get windy in the Woo soon. Lightning too! Find some shelter if you are currently outdoors! #worcester
I'll be heading to the polls after work with @trifatlete.bsky.social! Polls are open until 8 pm, so still plenty of time to vote in the preliminary election in Worcester.
🎉It’s preliminary day!!
🗳️What’s your plan to 🗳️?
🗳️Polls are open at 7 am- 8 pm!
🗳️ Find out your polling location: www1.worcesterma.gov/applications...
🗳️ Today you’re voting to advance at-large city council candidates to Nov. $ if you’re in school committee District E, school cmt District E.
🗳️What’s your plan to 🗳️?
🗳️Polls are open at 7 am- 8 pm!
🗳️ Find out your polling location: www1.worcesterma.gov/applications...
🗳️ Today you’re voting to advance at-large city council candidates to Nov. $ if you’re in school committee District E, school cmt District E.
Where Do I Vote?
www1.worcesterma.gov
September 2, 2025 at 8:45 PM
I'll be heading to the polls after work with @trifatlete.bsky.social! Polls are open until 8 pm, so still plenty of time to vote in the preliminary election in Worcester.
A tough but important read. We need to name where we are if we have any hope of getting out of it. It feels especially bleak today as it’s my firstborn’s 20th birthday. I hate that our democracy is fading as she moves into adulthood.
The precise moment when and where in recent weeks America crossed that invisible line from democracy into authoritarianism can and will be debated by future historians, but it’s clear that the line itself has been crossed. www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/america-ti...
America Tips Into Fascism
Today is different than before.
www.doomsdayscenario.co
August 25, 2025 at 10:55 PM
A tough but important read. We need to name where we are if we have any hope of getting out of it. It feels especially bleak today as it’s my firstborn’s 20th birthday. I hate that our democracy is fading as she moves into adulthood.