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Retired Minnesota guy wishing for climate stability for kids and grandkids. Interested in #science, especially #astronomy, #gardening , #scifi and rv traveling. Join with me at https://citizensclimatelobby.org or other climate orgs.

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TheConversationUS, to random
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Sleeping with your dog in the same room could be hurting your sleep quality, according to new research.

Good news for cat people: The research team found no evidence for a negative effect on sleep when co-sleeping with cats.
https://theconversation.com/could-sharing-a-bedroom-with-your-pets-be-keeping-you-from-getting-a-good-nights-sleep-226216

Runyan50,
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@TheConversationUS That is such terrible bullshit! You sleep with your cat when he/she says it is OK.

ashleygjovik, to random
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The United States has invaded the United States in order to bring freedom and democracy to the United States.

Runyan50,
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@ashleygjovik @KimPerales I think prople are gaining understanding of why some people did not treat our military members with respect during the Vietnam War. It had more to do with this than a personal attack on soldiers, many of whom were drafted.

TheConversationUS, to random
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In Philadelphia – the poorest major city in the U.S. – the minimum wage has been stuck at $7.25 per hour for the past 15 years.

It’s not that Philadelphians haven’t tried to change things – but they consistently face pushback from the state legislature.
https://theconversation.com/philadelphias-minimum-wage-has-been-stuck-at-7-25-an-hour-since-2009-heres-why-efforts-to-raise-it-have-failed-223609

Runyan50,
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@TheConversationUS Sounds like PA legislators should be paid that amount.

w7voa, to random
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“President Donald J. Trump hereby gives notice that he filed the unredacted version of his Motion to Dismiss based on Selective and Vindictive Prosecution under seal with the Court on May 2, 2023, in compliance with Paperless Order at ECF No. 503.” https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.flsd.648653/gov.uscourts.flsd.648653.518.0.pdf

Runyan50,
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@w7voa Oh 🙄 that sounds so damning to the Court. Everyone beware! If you commit serial felonies they will come after you!

emarktaylor, to MLB
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⚾ @baseball @baseball

Via Baseball’s Greatest Moments @BBGreatMoments
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Runyan50,
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@emarktaylor @baseball @baseball You hit me, I hitta you.

w7voa, to random
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“South Dakota law states that dogs who attack and kill livestock can be put down,” says Gov. Noem amid the criticism over her shooting to death a family puppy.
https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2024/04/28/gov-noem-expands-reactions-anecdote-about-shooting-dog/

Runyan50,
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@w7voa Maybe we should listen to the Native American tribes who have forbidden Noem from entering their territory.

javi, to random

Look, USians, I don't want to step into your internal politics, but you see, 45 years ago, we spaniards had the occurrence to write in our constitution that the head of state (the king) has immunity from prosecution for anything they do while they are in the job, and now we have an ex-king with a Wikipedia page that includes a "alleged corruption" section 55 paragraphs long.

And it's only "alleged" because he can't be taken to court even with the piles of evidence that exist.

Just saying.

Runyan50,
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@javi @DebR What the heck is a USian?

Runyan50,
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@javi That would be a Native American.

TheConversationUS, to college
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In the late ‘60s, to right-wing activists, communists were over-running campuses and administrators needed to be subpoenaed and law enforcement sent in to forcibly end protests.

In 2024, to right-wing activists, antisemites are over-running college campuses and university administrators need to be subpoenaed and law enforcement sent in to forcibly end protests.

A historian of the reaction to campus protests lays out the parallels:
https://theconversation.com/college-administrators-are-falling-into-a-tried-and-true-trap-laid-by-the-right-228732 @academicchatter

Runyan50,
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@TheConversationUS @academicchatter Ever hear For What It’s Worth by Buffalo Springfield? Just as applicable today as it was 58 years ago.

FantasticalEconomics, to random
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Important question: when have large-scale student movements been on the wrong side of history?

I may be biased by my progressive leanings (no, scratch that, I'm definitely heavily biased by them) but it seems like we can reliably look to the young to see the direction we should be moving.

I don't care where you stand politically or your views on the fucked up situation in Gaza, everyone should be standing up to loudly support the rights of students across the globe to protest.

Full stop.

Runyan50,
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@durrandon @lednaBM @FantasticalEconomics Being manipulated is easier if you are an old white person who remembers how it was when white people decided and owned everything.

w7voa, to random
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The South Dakota governor, who is a Trump VP aspirant, admits in her forthcoming book to shooting her puppy and goats. https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/apr/26/trump-kristi-noem-shot-dog-and-goat-book

Runyan50,
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@w7voa Wait a minute. Animal cruelty is not legal on farms. Shooting a dog because you fail to train and socialize it is cruelty.

robotwig, to scifi
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One year ago today I posted this miniature Predator photo I created. All shot practically using figures and miniature sets.
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Runyan50,
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@robotwig Fantastic work. The lighting is incredible.

emmreef, to MLB
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Hot take 🔥: Every should be free to stream and/or broadcast on Independence Day in the US. No broadcast blackouts, no restrictions.

@baseball

Runyan50,
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@emmreef @baseball Blackouts should go the way of non-compete clauses in employment contracts. Why should I be forced to use a certain MLB content vendor if I live in a strangely defined geographic area? I live 120 miles from Target Field, but I am forced to buy BOTH MLB TV ($140 to get other teams’ broadcasts) and get an expensive cable/Bally Sports North bundle ($100/month) to watch the Twins?

ProPublica, to random
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10 Times as Much of This Pesticide Could End Up on Your and Celery Under a New Proposal

Against the guidance of scientific advisory panels, the EPA is relying on industry-backed tests to relax regulations on acephate, which has been linked to neurodevelopmental disorders.

“It’s exactly what we recommended against,” one panelist said.

https://www.propublica.org/article/epa-acephate-pesticide-adhd-autism-regulations

Runyan50,
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@ProPublica @FantasticalEconomics Does Biden know what the f**k he is doing?

j, to MLB
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Full moon tonight. Maybe the will win?

@baseball

Runyan50,
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@zebibyte @j @baseball Timberwolves actually.

Free_Press, to news
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European nations with Patriots hesitate to give their missile systems to Ukraine

https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-eu-patriots-missiles-defense-6cfdc8b3a274c32b6ae507a1a8782848

Runyan50,
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@Free_Press They are convinced they will be Putin’s next target!

cwgrody, to WhiteSox
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Shucks. On the bright side, the can feel proud that they got a hit. Six-and-a-third no-hit innings for Spencer Turnbull. @baseball @baseball

Runyan50,
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@cwgrody @baseball @baseball Spencer Turnbull? The Tiger castoff?

jeff, to random
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    Runyan50,
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    @jeff I thought Don Snoreleone was good too.

    arstechnica, to random
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    So much for free speech on X; Musk confirms new users must soon pay to post

    The fee, likely $1, is aimed at stopping “relentless” bots, Musk said.

    https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/so-much-for-free-speech-on-x-musk-confirms-new-users-must-soon-pay-to-post/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

    Runyan50,
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    @arstechnica If it were to stop bots, it would require payment after a reasonable limit is reached.

    thejapantimes, to worldwithoutus
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    The U.S. Army has deployed its new Typhon midrange ground-based missile launcher to the Indo-Pacific region for the first time, for joint military exercises in the northern Philippines — a move likely to unnerve China. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/16/asia-pacific/politics/us-midrange-missiles-philippines-china/

    Runyan50,
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    @thejapantimes This is a big deal and an escalation in the South China Sea. This provides anti-ship and land attack cruise missiles out to 1,000 miles and supersonic anti-ship missiles out to the extent of the Philippines economic zone. China’s move.

    Runyan50,
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    @youronlyone @pilipinas @philippines @thejapantimes This only speculation, but it seems this placement in the Philippines keeps China on their back foot regarding the Spratleys. If they use real violence against a ship there, they will be attacked by both subsonic and supersonic missiles simultaneously. Those missiles could be fired by the Navy, but this ostentatious placement by the Army is a line in the sand so to speak. The Tomahawk’s ability to hit the Chinese mainland is a bonus.

    RealJournalism, to random
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    The walls are closing in. Now, short sellers are targeting shares of Truth Social. #Trump https://moguldom.com/456870/short-sellers-look-to-profit-from-collapse-of-trumps-truth-social-stock-5-things-to-know/

    Runyan50,
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    @tokensane @dashrb @philip_cardella @lin11c @RealJournalism He cannot sell shares for 6 months, which hopefully would be September or October. And by then it will be a tax write off, or SEC should have evidence of money laundering.

    w7voa, to random
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    TSA says it intercepted 1,500+ firearms at US airport checkpoints nationwide during the first quarter of this year.

    Runyan50,
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    @w7voa This is the source of America’s violence problem. Lethal weapons are treated like essential travel gear.

    stevesilberman, to random
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    Re: People posting fake eclipse photos to Facebook, I just posted this in a friend's thread: "The incredible thing about this thread is not only that the photo is an old Photoshop composite, but that so few people can bestir themselves to scroll up even one or two responses before posting either 'Beautiful!' or 'It's AI!' (It isn't.) If you think that's not why Trump is still in a position to be elected president, you underestimate the sheer power of laziness in great numbers."

    Runyan50,
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    @stevesilberman Some guy in Ontario, CA posted a photo of a 90% eclipse. Maybe people just want to see who notices? Kind of a sad existence blithely adding to internet disinformation.

    YusufToropov, to Oakland
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    @RuthODay @YakyuNightOwl @tabletopmania @ted_duffield @stlcolorbaseball @cwgrody @cbtryon @sendtherunners @aurelia @BigEarl @baseball @OhhJim @APBAreplay @AlexanderRaine7 @mattmaison @blackvoices @Beatlesandworms

    I post this in the aftermath of 's 4th of a possible 155 victories in 2024.

    Shea Langeliers drops not one, not two, but 3 HRs against Texas.

    objective judgment

    selfless action

    willing, engaged acceptance of all events

    https://youtu.be/5VuLMKZiTMY?si=KyvmvEwTf32g_rBX

    Runyan50,
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    @tabletopmania @YusufToropov @Beatlesandworms @ted_duffield @YakyuNightOwl @RuthODay @stlcolorbaseball @cwgrody @cbtryon @sendtherunners @aurelia @BigEarl @baseball @OhhJim @APBAreplay @AlexanderRaine7 @mattmaison @blackvoices Do you suppose the Wolves met before the game and told Conley and McDaniels to play the first half and CAT and Edwards would take over in the 2nd half?

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