Sparty Steve
@sustainable4mykids.bsky.social
SGI/ESG conscious. Smart tech/homes. EV promoter (not Tesla). MSU/Detroit/MN Loons sports fan. Casual gamer.
Not a fan of our current administration.
Like to read about and try emerging tech that makes life and work easier. Infosec, M365, Mac, AI, Cloud.
Not a fan of our current administration.
Like to read about and try emerging tech that makes life and work easier. Infosec, M365, Mac, AI, Cloud.
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🚨 Science + politics = propaganda
The administration is holding publication of scientific papers. Example: a paper on research integrity.
📌 Research should be evaluated on evidence. When outside forces intervene, trust in system can suffer.
✅ Scientific transparency is important for public health.
The administration is holding publication of scientific papers. Example: a paper on research integrity.
📌 Research should be evaluated on evidence. When outside forces intervene, trust in system can suffer.
✅ Scientific transparency is important for public health.
November 7, 2025 at 2:40 PM
🚨 Science + politics = propaganda
The administration is holding publication of scientific papers. Example: a paper on research integrity.
📌 Research should be evaluated on evidence. When outside forces intervene, trust in system can suffer.
✅ Scientific transparency is important for public health.
The administration is holding publication of scientific papers. Example: a paper on research integrity.
📌 Research should be evaluated on evidence. When outside forces intervene, trust in system can suffer.
✅ Scientific transparency is important for public health.
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October 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Looks like domestic terrorism to me.
October 6, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Looks like domestic terrorism to me.
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When you need an "elite strike force" to deal with a guy in a chicken suit holding a sign...
a man in a blue shirt and tie is sitting in a chair in an office .
ALT: a man in a blue shirt and tie is sitting in a chair in an office .
media.tenor.com
October 4, 2025 at 2:27 AM
When you need an "elite strike force" to deal with a guy in a chicken suit holding a sign...
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4 Subarus coming to a 4 way stop at the same time is hardly a reason to send in the military-eventually one of them will stop waving and go.
a man in a suit and tie is talking to a woman in a room .
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is talking to a woman in a room .
media.tenor.com
October 4, 2025 at 2:24 AM
4 Subarus coming to a 4 way stop at the same time is hardly a reason to send in the military-eventually one of them will stop waving and go.
#promptsthatmakeyougohmmm
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‘Number of transgendered k-12 athletes in the United States versus the number of people under 18 hurt or killed by gun violence in the past 10 years.’
ChatGPT 5
1/4
‘Number of transgendered k-12 athletes in the United States versus the number of people under 18 hurt or killed by gun violence in the past 10 years.’
ChatGPT 5
October 2, 2025 at 4:30 AM
#promptsthatmakeyougohmmm
1/4
‘Number of transgendered k-12 athletes in the United States versus the number of people under 18 hurt or killed by gun violence in the past 10 years.’
ChatGPT 5
1/4
‘Number of transgendered k-12 athletes in the United States versus the number of people under 18 hurt or killed by gun violence in the past 10 years.’
ChatGPT 5
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As much as I hate govt shutdowns, this is not being discussed enough.
‘In Minnesota, the federal government is projecting the average insurance premium will increase nearly 18% next year in the plans, which are privatized alternatives to the original Medicare program….’
As much as I hate govt shutdowns, this is not being discussed enough.
‘In Minnesota, the federal government is projecting the average insurance premium will increase nearly 18% next year in the plans, which are privatized alternatives to the original Medicare program….’
Higher premiums, less choice ahead for Medicare Advantage shoppers in Minnesota
Double-digit rate increases and insurance company exits promise disruption for seniors in the coming months.
www.startribune.com
October 1, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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As much as I hate govt shutdowns, this is not being discussed enough.
‘In Minnesota, the federal government is projecting the average insurance premium will increase nearly 18% next year in the plans, which are privatized alternatives to the original Medicare program….’
As much as I hate govt shutdowns, this is not being discussed enough.
‘In Minnesota, the federal government is projecting the average insurance premium will increase nearly 18% next year in the plans, which are privatized alternatives to the original Medicare program….’
1/ #promptsthatmakeyougohmmm
Prompt: 'Review George Washington's 'Farewell Address' on topics related to political parties, and summarize comments on parties and their how it is related to todays political environment.
Source: ChatGPT 5
Prompt: 'Review George Washington's 'Farewell Address' on topics related to political parties, and summarize comments on parties and their how it is related to todays political environment.
Source: ChatGPT 5
September 14, 2025 at 2:42 PM
1/ #promptsthatmakeyougohmmm
Prompt: 'Review George Washington's 'Farewell Address' on topics related to political parties, and summarize comments on parties and their how it is related to todays political environment.
Source: ChatGPT 5
Prompt: 'Review George Washington's 'Farewell Address' on topics related to political parties, and summarize comments on parties and their how it is related to todays political environment.
Source: ChatGPT 5
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This is wild, the Reuters reporting implies all the claims are completely fabricated.
“.. The document appears to counter other documentation that Cook’s critics have cited in support of their claims that she committed mortgage fraud ..”
@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/world/us/fed...
@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/world/us/fed...
September 12, 2025 at 10:28 PM
This is wild, the Reuters reporting implies all the claims are completely fabricated.
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The Trump administration has already added nearly $40 billion in new federal subsidies for oil, gas, and coal in 2025, a report released Tuesday finds, sending an additional $4 billion out the door each year for fossil fuels over the next decade.
And guess what, taxpayers are going to pay for it.
And guess what, taxpayers are going to pay for it.
US Taxpayers Will Pay Billions in New Fossil Fuel Subsidies Thanks to the Big Beautiful Bill
A report finds that President Trump’s flagship legislation will grant $40 billion in new subsidies to the oil and gas industry over the next decade.
www.wired.com
September 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The Trump administration has already added nearly $40 billion in new federal subsidies for oil, gas, and coal in 2025, a report released Tuesday finds, sending an additional $4 billion out the door each year for fossil fuels over the next decade.
And guess what, taxpayers are going to pay for it.
And guess what, taxpayers are going to pay for it.
Vaccine options for 2025 and when to get them. A good overview.
A guide to fall 2025 vaccines
This fall, we have vaccines for three fall respiratory viruses: flu, RSV, and Covid-19.
open.substack.com
September 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Vaccine options for 2025 and when to get them. A good overview.
Of the top 20 research institutions in the world, 3 are from the US, 13 are from China.
2025 Research Leaders: Leading institutions | Nature Index
The Nature Index tracks the affiliations of high-quality scientific articles. Updated monthly, the Nature Index presents research outputs by institution and country. Use the Nature Index to interrogat...
www.nature.com
September 9, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Of the top 20 research institutions in the world, 3 are from the US, 13 are from China.
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Trump’s personal wealth has grown by over $3 BILLION since entering public office—even as he’s cut health care and food assistance for millions of families.
While rural hospitals close and kids go hungry, Trump is using the Presidency to enrich himself.
While rural hospitals close and kids go hungry, Trump is using the Presidency to enrich himself.
September 8, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Trump’s personal wealth has grown by over $3 BILLION since entering public office—even as he’s cut health care and food assistance for millions of families.
While rural hospitals close and kids go hungry, Trump is using the Presidency to enrich himself.
While rural hospitals close and kids go hungry, Trump is using the Presidency to enrich himself.
You know those training emails at work to spot phishing? Only Helps 1.7%.
Improvement of only 1.7 percent: phishing training almost always ineffective
Improvement of only 1.7 percent: phishing training almost always ineffective
A large study in a US healthcare company shows that common phishing training courses hardly reduce the risk – no matter how intensive or interactive they are.
buff.ly
September 7, 2025 at 3:45 PM
You know those training emails at work to spot phishing? Only Helps 1.7%.
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#promptsthatmakeyougohmmm
Prompt: Compare Gun deaths in states with strict and lax gun laws. Format as a list with the highest gun deaths at the top, and identifying their gun laws as strict, moderate, or lax. Provide authenticated support for the analysis.
#promptsthatmakeyougohmmm
Prompt: Compare Gun deaths in states with strict and lax gun laws. Format as a list with the highest gun deaths at the top, and identifying their gun laws as strict, moderate, or lax. Provide authenticated support for the analysis.
September 5, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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#promptsthatmakeyougohmmm
Prompt: Compare Gun deaths in states with strict and lax gun laws. Format as a list with the highest gun deaths at the top, and identifying their gun laws as strict, moderate, or lax. Provide authenticated support for the analysis.
#promptsthatmakeyougohmmm
Prompt: Compare Gun deaths in states with strict and lax gun laws. Format as a list with the highest gun deaths at the top, and identifying their gun laws as strict, moderate, or lax. Provide authenticated support for the analysis.
Back and forth on EVs, green energy, and now medicine.
Who again is now profiting off our our countries politicizing of innovation, science and technology?
Who again is now profiting off our our countries politicizing of innovation, science and technology?
www.postandcourier.com/health/mrna-...
As the US backs away from supporting these cancer trials China will be stepping in and advancing these technologies without us. RFK and trump are going to allow us to die when many could have been saved. 🫤
As the US backs away from supporting these cancer trials China will be stepping in and advancing these technologies without us. RFK and trump are going to allow us to die when many could have been saved. 🫤
Vaccine method vilified by health officials is in clinical trials all over SC, including shots for cancer
It was the breakthrough vaccine technology that allowed for the rapid release of COVID-19 vaccines. But as top health officials vilify mRNA use, SC testing goes on in cancer and viruses.
www.postandcourier.com
September 1, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Back and forth on EVs, green energy, and now medicine.
Who again is now profiting off our our countries politicizing of innovation, science and technology?
Who again is now profiting off our our countries politicizing of innovation, science and technology?
Starting up something new.
#promptsthatmakeyougohmmm
What is the average cost of the following items in the United States on 8/28/2025 versus 11/6/2024:
Coffee
Ground beef
A dozen Eggs
Blueberries
Oranges
Chicken breast
Gallon of gas
Gallon on 2% milk
Provide items in a table format comparison.
#promptsthatmakeyougohmmm
What is the average cost of the following items in the United States on 8/28/2025 versus 11/6/2024:
Coffee
Ground beef
A dozen Eggs
Blueberries
Oranges
Chicken breast
Gallon of gas
Gallon on 2% milk
Provide items in a table format comparison.
August 29, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Starting up something new.
#promptsthatmakeyougohmmm
What is the average cost of the following items in the United States on 8/28/2025 versus 11/6/2024:
Coffee
Ground beef
A dozen Eggs
Blueberries
Oranges
Chicken breast
Gallon of gas
Gallon on 2% milk
Provide items in a table format comparison.
#promptsthatmakeyougohmmm
What is the average cost of the following items in the United States on 8/28/2025 versus 11/6/2024:
Coffee
Ground beef
A dozen Eggs
Blueberries
Oranges
Chicken breast
Gallon of gas
Gallon on 2% milk
Provide items in a table format comparison.
Dr. Foege, 89, who helped eradicate smallpox in the 1970s, recently wrote that Mr. Kennedy’s “words can be as lethal as the smallpox virus.”
It's time to remove Robert F. Kennedy Jr from government before he kills us all
August 28, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Dr. Foege, 89, who helped eradicate smallpox in the 1970s, recently wrote that Mr. Kennedy’s “words can be as lethal as the smallpox virus.”
Still not over understanding why the push to stop investment and employment in our country.
If rules change every 4 years, good luck on any long term strategy planning and investment.
If rules change every 4 years, good luck on any long term strategy planning and investment.
Trump administration to unveil tougher solar and wind subsidy rules
The Trump administration is expected as soon as Monday to take another step toward curbing the growth of renewable energy in the United States by making it harder for companies to claim federal tax subsidies for wind and solar energy.
www.reuters.com
August 16, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Still not over understanding why the push to stop investment and employment in our country.
If rules change every 4 years, good luck on any long term strategy planning and investment.
If rules change every 4 years, good luck on any long term strategy planning and investment.
NCAA fines Michigan football, bans Sherrone Moore a third game for sign stealing scandal
www.freep.com/story/sports...
www.freep.com/story/sports...
NCAA fines Michigan football, bans Sherrone Moore a third game for sign stealing scandal
The NCAA sanctioned the Wolverines with a $20-million fine and an additional one-game suspension for Sherrone Moore for the sign stealing scandal.
www.freep.com
August 15, 2025 at 3:58 PM
NCAA fines Michigan football, bans Sherrone Moore a third game for sign stealing scandal
www.freep.com/story/sports...
www.freep.com/story/sports...
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Leningrad was renamed St. Petersburg in 1991
August 13, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Leningrad was renamed St. Petersburg in 1991