Randy Lofficier
@rloff.bsky.social
Writer, editor, translator, lover of dogs, inveterate reader. Fascinated by the mysteries of the universe.
January 14, 2025 at 12:09 PM
There’s an interesting podcast called The Telepathy Tapes (thetelepathytapes.com). I’m fascinated by the possibility that some kids may have non-verbal ways of communicating. My skeptical side says it needs to be looked at carefully to be sure there isn’t any manipulation going on though.
The Telepathy Tapes
thetelepathytapes.com
December 23, 2024 at 5:55 PM
There’s an interesting podcast called The Telepathy Tapes (thetelepathytapes.com). I’m fascinated by the possibility that some kids may have non-verbal ways of communicating. My skeptical side says it needs to be looked at carefully to be sure there isn’t any manipulation going on though.
Saw this on FB the other day and found it to be a very succinct way of looking at the antivax movement
December 23, 2024 at 5:46 PM
Saw this on FB the other day and found it to be a very succinct way of looking at the antivax movement
It doesn’t seem to have taken long for troll accounts to have shown up as « follows » here!
December 13, 2024 at 2:24 PM
It doesn’t seem to have taken long for troll accounts to have shown up as « follows » here!
While out walking on Saturday afternoon, we had a very brief rainbow appear!
December 9, 2024 at 6:58 PM
While out walking on Saturday afternoon, we had a very brief rainbow appear!
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Today's lesson discusses the American health care system for those in countries where their system provides care for free or reasonable fees. 👇
December 7, 2024 at 10:36 AM
Today's lesson discusses the American health care system for those in countries where their system provides care for free or reasonable fees. 👇
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La Rumorosa in Baja California was named the "World Capital of the UFO Phenomenon" in 2022, hosting a World UFO Fest and featuring streets named after ufologists, enticing tourists with alien sightings, unique landscapes, and a mix of nature, cave paintings, and UFO…#ufo#uap#aliens#ovni#ufosky
Journey to La Rumorosa, Mexico’s UFO town
In 2022, this small town in Baja California, was proclaimed the world capital of alien sightings and several streets and avenues were inaugurated with names of renowned ufologists. One thing’s for sure, at night here the sky is a glittering gallery of stars
english.elpais.com
December 8, 2024 at 1:06 AM
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Sickening hypocrisy.
December 8, 2024 at 10:02 AM
Sickening hypocrisy.
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This is VERY telling.
November 28, 2024 at 10:29 PM
This is VERY telling.
It’s raining today, so looking at this sunrise from yesterday has cheered me up!
December 6, 2024 at 8:12 AM
It’s raining today, so looking at this sunrise from yesterday has cheered me up!
I’m not sure if this article is available to read without a subscription, but if you can, it is brilliant and « must » reading! A chapter from American history I did not know and which we should remember! www.rawstory.com/raw-investig...
A dark mystery from America's past could save us from Trump's tyranny
It’s probably, politically and spiritually, the darkest Thanksgiving for our nation in my lifetime. So how about a quick story out of America’s earliest history that somewhat echoes this moment and ma...
www.rawstory.com
November 30, 2024 at 2:50 PM
I’m not sure if this article is available to read without a subscription, but if you can, it is brilliant and « must » reading! A chapter from American history I did not know and which we should remember! www.rawstory.com/raw-investig...
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When the mask mandate was lifted from Mass General Brigham in May '23, hospital transmission of resp virus went up. When the mandate was re-instituted in Jan '24, infection rates went down. www.news-medical.net/news/2024052...
Study confirms face masks' effectiveness in reducing disease transmission, calls for improved public understanding
Researchers reviewed the benefits, practicalities, and harms of masks and masking, finding that masks are effective in reducing respiratory disease transmission despite some adverse effects, and empha...
www.news-medical.net
November 28, 2024 at 7:39 PM
When the mask mandate was lifted from Mass General Brigham in May '23, hospital transmission of resp virus went up. When the mandate was re-instituted in Jan '24, infection rates went down. www.news-medical.net/news/2024052...
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The meme I didn't know I needed
November 29, 2024 at 1:06 AM
The meme I didn't know I needed
French publisher Delcourt is braver than ANY publisher in the US or UK!! www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
‘We live in a climate of fear’: graphic novelist’s Elon Musk book can’t find UK or US publisher
Darryl Cunningham blames fear of ‘legal consequences’ for reluctance to take on book, now only available in French
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2024 at 3:53 PM
French publisher Delcourt is braver than ANY publisher in the US or UK!! www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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It’s all in the telling.
November 23, 2024 at 10:09 PM
It’s all in the telling.
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30th April 1945 was a good day.
November 23, 2024 at 9:33 AM
30th April 1945 was a good day.
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Also: If you don't have money to buy my (or anyone's) books, and you live in the anglosphere, before you pirate them, try to get them from your local library instead. They have it or can get it, they pay for the books, and in many places writers get paid for their books being lent. Everyone wins!
November 23, 2024 at 1:01 AM
Also: If you don't have money to buy my (or anyone's) books, and you live in the anglosphere, before you pirate them, try to get them from your local library instead. They have it or can get it, they pay for the books, and in many places writers get paid for their books being lent. Everyone wins!
Thor:Dog of Thunder battling a “face hugger!”@dogs.bsky.social
November 22, 2024 at 10:44 PM
Thor:Dog of Thunder battling a “face hugger!”@dogs.bsky.social
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A mysterious orb-like object spotted over New York City's Hudson River triggers speculation and comparisons to the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird's velocity, amidst calls for government transparency on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena encounters.#ufo#uap#aliens#ovni#ufosky
Mysterious 'orb' spotted over NYC days after 'near-miss' with UFO
A mysterious 'orb' was spotted soaring over New York City's Hudson River. The footage was part of a morning news broadcast that was aired locally on Monday morning.
www.dailymail.co.uk
November 21, 2024 at 9:07 PM
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I know everyone is talking about Matt Gaetz but please don't miss this:
Georgia fired every single person on its maternal mortality review committee. Why? They didn't like that reporters found out that the state's ban killed two women www.propublica.org/article/geor...
Georgia fired every single person on its maternal mortality review committee. Why? They didn't like that reporters found out that the state's ban killed two women www.propublica.org/article/geor...
Georgia Dismissed All Members of Maternal Mortality Committee After ProPublica Obtained Internal Details of Two Deaths
In a letter, the state’s public health commissioner said the action was taken because “confidential information provided to the Maternal Mortality Review Committee was inappropriately shared with outs...
www.propublica.org
November 22, 2024 at 7:14 AM