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Brian D. "Heel Turn" Clarke

@bdclarke.bsky.social

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The Mad Canadian. Generalist. Ronin Librarian. Research Magpie. Unexpected Textbook Co-Author. Host, Forthcoming Podcast Project Also; not a Russian bot, and BLM. Needs to be said.

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Brian D. "Heel Turn" Clarke @bdclarke.bsky.social · 1h

See, Cheryl gets it.

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Ada Palmer @adapalmer.bsky.social · 2d

Alzheimer’s reversed in mice as scientists restore the brain’s ‘gatekeeper.’ Spanish and Chinese researchers have reversed Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice using nanoparticles that repair the brain’s protective barrier. buff.ly/Dk1sdjd
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Alzheimer’s reversed in mice under breakthrough treatment

Injection of nanoparticles “reminds” blood-brain barrier to work properly, allowing brain cells to communicate again

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jordan @jordantyranny.bsky.social · 1d

nailed it!!! absolutely iconic work by @pizzacakecomic.bsky.social

its a pizzacakecomic illustrating the difference between how young republicans portray themselves privately versus publicly using examples of texts from a leaked chat from yesterdays politico report

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Brian D. "Heel Turn" Clarke @bdclarke.bsky.social · 1d

So, which of your books would you recommend I start with, as a guy who enjoys Napoleonic wargaming and your game room posts?

Also enjoy this complimentary rabbit soother.

A very very sleepy and relaxed grey rabbit, lying down like a bread loaf.

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JA Westenberg @joanwestenberg.com · 1d

Things that are fake:

- Alpha males (debunked by the original researcher)
- MSG causing headaches (never replicated)
- Learning styles (no evidence)

Things that are real:

- People will believe anything if it confirms their priors

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Brian D. "Heel Turn" Clarke @bdclarke.bsky.social · 1d

All you need to do is pitch 4 perfect games in a row, its right there!

Brian D. "Heel Turn" Clarke @bdclarke.bsky.social · 1d

Yes. Exactly! I dont think I phrased ot clearly enough.

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Brian D. "Heel Turn" Clarke @bdclarke.bsky.social · 1d

"...and I like that"

Brian D. "Heel Turn" Clarke @bdclarke.bsky.social · 2d

I mean, but it would need to thread the needle just so. Get it not quite right and you get assassin-educated Pteppic, who is...fine, but not A-tier material.

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Brian D. "Heel Turn" Clarke @bdclarke.bsky.social · 2d

@skeskali.ca hey, is potato salad with pieces of fried chicken in it an actual southern thing, or just another fusion "innovation"?

Brian D. "Heel Turn" Clarke @bdclarke.bsky.social · 2d

An excellent choice, though I think autocorrect got in there.

Brian D. "Heel Turn" Clarke @bdclarke.bsky.social · 2d

Here emergency rabbit

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Brian D. "Heel Turn" Clarke @bdclarke.bsky.social · 2d

He's not the first charismatic Prime Minister in his family to date a music star.

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Brian D. "Heel Turn" Clarke @bdclarke.bsky.social · 2d

As an ex janitor, better there than elsewhere. Buckets can be emptied into toilets

Brian D. "Heel Turn" Clarke @bdclarke.bsky.social · 2d

As an ex librarian, that series looks interesting.

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Andrew Otis Wendigo @thatweissguy.bsky.social · 3d

If you're looking for a decent "classic alternative" radio station, this is my go-to and what has gotten me through so many tedious work days.

ALT-80

The Best 80s New Wave

alt80radio.blogspot.com

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Seth Cotlar @sethcotlar.bsky.social · 3d

Great thread on the distinctive political culture of Portland, by a US historian who is very much from Portland.

C. E. Aubin @ceaubin.bsky.social · 3d

What The Hell Is Going On, a thread:

I’ve seen some thinkpieces and posts about Portland protests that fail to understand the long-term hyperspecificity of Portland culture/humor, and frame it as a sort of shitposting meme-pilled ironic thing. Which is wrong.

So I’m gonna give you my breakdown.

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Brian D. "Heel Turn" Clarke @bdclarke.bsky.social · 3d

He really did learn everything from his dad.

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nic.tattoos @nicterhorst.com · 3d

I'd somehow missed this petition!! Maybe you did too

Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦 @diannalgunn.bsky.social · 3d

CANADIANS!! The official petition started by a member of Parliament to fight back against payment processors' censorship of legal content is only open for a few more days. Make sure you've signed it: www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...

Petition e-6695 - Petitions

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Adventures in Indie Gaming @aiig.bsky.social · 3d

Perfect Tides: Station to Station by @meredithgran.com is one of 10 games in part 1 of AIIG's #steamnextfest Roundup.

Head over to indiegames.substack.com to read the latest post, and subscribe to the free newsletter for future updates as well as a bonus email-only list of Next Fest games.