Tad Morgan
@tad.me
realtime software engineer, space buff, shutterbug, past JET ESL ALT near Hiroshima, thinks of Tucson as home. Ham callsign W7TAD.
Parker, CO USA
#ispace employee, opinions my own
Mastodon: tad.me/@tad
Twitter: twitter.com/tadm
Keybase: keybase.io/tadm
Parker, CO USA
#ispace employee, opinions my own
Mastodon: tad.me/@tad
Twitter: twitter.com/tadm
Keybase: keybase.io/tadm
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Tad Morgan
@tad.me
· Oct 18
No, the Elon of Mars hasn’t driven me off the Service-Formerly-Known-as-Twitter — I was there before him dammit! But I’m here too now. However I will generally prefer to do primary posts to my Mastodon since, well, it’s MINE.
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In 2025, 40% of American women aged 15 to 44 say they would move abroad permanently if they had the opportunity.
The current figure is four times higher than the 10% who shared this desire in 2014, when it was generally in line with other age and gender groups.
The current figure is four times higher than the 10% who shared this desire in 2014, when it was generally in line with other age and gender groups.
November 13, 2025 at 5:29 PM
In 2025, 40% of American women aged 15 to 44 say they would move abroad permanently if they had the opportunity.
The current figure is four times higher than the 10% who shared this desire in 2014, when it was generally in line with other age and gender groups.
The current figure is four times higher than the 10% who shared this desire in 2014, when it was generally in line with other age and gender groups.
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When an insurance company is deciding whether to pay for your medical treatment, it generates a file, which should contain all records associated with your case, including documents explaining why the claim was denied.
You have a right to see this file.
(Published May 2023)
You have a right to see this file.
(Published May 2023)
Health Insurance Claim Denied? See What Insurers Said Behind the Scenes
Learn how to request your health insurance claim file, which can include details about what your insurer is saying about you and your case.
www.propublica.org
November 15, 2025 at 2:35 AM
When an insurance company is deciding whether to pay for your medical treatment, it generates a file, which should contain all records associated with your case, including documents explaining why the claim was denied.
You have a right to see this file.
(Published May 2023)
You have a right to see this file.
(Published May 2023)
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UPDATE: Person infected with bird flu in Washington state has H5N5. It's the first time H5N5 has been found in a human
November 15, 2025 at 2:55 AM
UPDATE: Person infected with bird flu in Washington state has H5N5. It's the first time H5N5 has been found in a human
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#FinalFantasy IX was out 25 years ago (2000) in North America! This gem captured hearts with its wonderful world, charming cast, and moving story.💎 A journey that began "only because I wanted to go with you"~. (...And 'cuz Quina was hungry).
Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/final...
Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/final...
November 14, 2025 at 4:22 AM
#FinalFantasy IX was out 25 years ago (2000) in North America! This gem captured hearts with its wonderful world, charming cast, and moving story.💎 A journey that began "only because I wanted to go with you"~. (...And 'cuz Quina was hungry).
Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/final...
Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/final...
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Good roundup on fertility job market papers by @revoluzia.bsky.social
One bit: if real U.S. house prices stayed at 90's level, we would've returned to replacement fertility.
More in the post!
illuminatingfertility.substack.com/p/20252026-f...
One bit: if real U.S. house prices stayed at 90's level, we would've returned to replacement fertility.
More in the post!
illuminatingfertility.substack.com/p/20252026-f...
2025/2026 Fertility job market papers
A summary of new research papers
illuminatingfertility.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Good roundup on fertility job market papers by @revoluzia.bsky.social
One bit: if real U.S. house prices stayed at 90's level, we would've returned to replacement fertility.
More in the post!
illuminatingfertility.substack.com/p/20252026-f...
One bit: if real U.S. house prices stayed at 90's level, we would've returned to replacement fertility.
More in the post!
illuminatingfertility.substack.com/p/20252026-f...
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This is how UBI will eventually be implemented--a steady trickle of money from out-of-court settlements to class-action lawsuits for crimes committed by gigantic multinationals. Eventually YottaCorp International will find it cheaper to send everybody $1500 a month to keep us off of their backs.
November 13, 2025 at 4:01 AM
This is how UBI will eventually be implemented--a steady trickle of money from out-of-court settlements to class-action lawsuits for crimes committed by gigantic multinationals. Eventually YottaCorp International will find it cheaper to send everybody $1500 a month to keep us off of their backs.
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I am deliriously laughing at the image of Boebert facing dawning revelation that she's actually found the pedophile elite conspiracy ring and that she's standing right in the middle of it
November 12, 2025 at 11:43 PM
I am deliriously laughing at the image of Boebert facing dawning revelation that she's actually found the pedophile elite conspiracy ring and that she's standing right in the middle of it
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I think this helpfully confirms the notion that the end of the filibuster was a big motivator for the eight Dems.
November 12, 2025 at 11:45 PM
I think this helpfully confirms the notion that the end of the filibuster was a big motivator for the eight Dems.
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The doctor shortage isn’t an accident. It was policy. canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/10/c... @codeblackamerica.bsky.social
Canada’s doctor shortage is no accident
It was policy.
canadahealthwatch.ca
November 10, 2025 at 6:54 PM
The doctor shortage isn’t an accident. It was policy. canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/10/c... @codeblackamerica.bsky.social
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If you have a very low-latitude aurora observation from tonight, please record your exact time and rough location and DO NOT DELETE your photo. These observations will be important for scientific research of this event.
Comment below if you have a low-latitude aurora sighting.
Comment below if you have a low-latitude aurora sighting.
November 12, 2025 at 2:04 AM
If you have a very low-latitude aurora observation from tonight, please record your exact time and rough location and DO NOT DELETE your photo. These observations will be important for scientific research of this event.
Comment below if you have a low-latitude aurora sighting.
Comment below if you have a low-latitude aurora sighting.
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My entire timeline rn.
November 12, 2025 at 1:41 AM
My entire timeline rn.
In case you were wondering what all those stars you saw while ogling the #aurora were:
🌗 Last Quarter Moon occurs on November 12th at 5:28 UT (now), marking the onset of dark moonless evening skies. This is a great time to enjoy stargazing for the next week or so. Go to skymaps.com/tesm/ to download The Evening Sky Map (PDF) and treat yourself to a night under the stars! 🔭
#stargazing
#stargazing
November 12, 2025 at 6:08 AM
In case you were wondering what all those stars you saw while ogling the #aurora were:
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NEW: DougCo's lame duck GOP school board just failed to pass a 10-year renewal for all charter schools after one member of the conservative majority voted no (Tim Moore). The measure to protect charters from scrutiny by the incoming Dem/moderate board fails, per @spencersoicher.bsky.social.
November 12, 2025 at 5:45 AM
NEW: DougCo's lame duck GOP school board just failed to pass a 10-year renewal for all charter schools after one member of the conservative majority voted no (Tim Moore). The measure to protect charters from scrutiny by the incoming Dem/moderate board fails, per @spencersoicher.bsky.social.
It’s absolutely crazy how many notifications I’m getting on Ring’s Neighborhood Alerts and Nextdoor (of all places) about #aurora sightings…
November 12, 2025 at 5:31 AM
It’s absolutely crazy how many notifications I’m getting on Ring’s Neighborhood Alerts and Nextdoor (of all places) about #aurora sightings…
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how did i go so long not knowing we were literally teaching people to read wrong. i knew something wasn't right but jesus christ www.apmreports.org/episode/2019...
How a flawed idea is teaching millions of kids to be poor readers
For decades, schools have taught children the strategies of struggling readers, using a theory about reading that cognitive scientists have repeatedly debunked. And many teachers and parents don't kno...
www.apmreports.org
November 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
how did i go so long not knowing we were literally teaching people to read wrong. i knew something wasn't right but jesus christ www.apmreports.org/episode/2019...
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Now is the time to fight, not surrender. 🗣️
Schumer must step down from his post as minority leader and allow for new leadership to emerge—someone who is willing to consistently fight for the American people.
Schumer must step down from his post as minority leader and allow for new leadership to emerge—someone who is willing to consistently fight for the American people.
Progressive group MoveOn calls on Schumer to step aside
"Inexplicably, some Senate Democrats, under Leader Schumer's watch, decided to surrender."
www.axios.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Now is the time to fight, not surrender. 🗣️
Schumer must step down from his post as minority leader and allow for new leadership to emerge—someone who is willing to consistently fight for the American people.
Schumer must step down from his post as minority leader and allow for new leadership to emerge—someone who is willing to consistently fight for the American people.
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Pixar designed Toy Story to be printed on physical film. The Disney renaissance movies were the same.
Today, it's hard to see them as they were meant to be seen. The versions on streaming and home media aren't quite the same films that ruled the '90s:
animationobsessive.substack.com/p/the-toy-st...
Today, it's hard to see them as they were meant to be seen. The versions on streaming and home media aren't quite the same films that ruled the '90s:
animationobsessive.substack.com/p/the-toy-st...
November 11, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Pixar designed Toy Story to be printed on physical film. The Disney renaissance movies were the same.
Today, it's hard to see them as they were meant to be seen. The versions on streaming and home media aren't quite the same films that ruled the '90s:
animationobsessive.substack.com/p/the-toy-st...
Today, it's hard to see them as they were meant to be seen. The versions on streaming and home media aren't quite the same films that ruled the '90s:
animationobsessive.substack.com/p/the-toy-st...