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omarlittle1.bsky.social
Social Media Ecosystem
@omarlittle1.bsky.social
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A curatorial journalist who pontificates on Culture, Entertainment, Education, Books, Politics, Health, Sports, Media, & Food. A cool nerd.
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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · Nov 13
Omar's Posting Schedule: 8-10 Posts Daily, 6am-6pm EST, avg 1/hr

Sunday: Food
Monday: Education/Literature
Tuesday: Politics
Wednesday: Health/Fitness/Sports
Thursday: Media/Technology
Friday: Music/Culture
Saturday: Arts/Entertainment

The goal is to make this pod appointment drop ins
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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 45m
Keeping it Real: This has been going on across the country. Folks are turning out to vote in enormous numbers. To be fair, this is California, but it's also a data point. Add it to the others.

#sme #politics #elections #California #latimes
Voter turnout exceeds expectations in California's Prop. 50 special election
Over 3 million mail ballots have been returned in the special election about redrawing congressional districts. Political observers were surprised.
www.latimes.com
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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 6h
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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 22h
My Take: I'm sure if you asked The Shit Show to spell IVF you'd stump him. Lordy Mercy.

#sme #NationalPolitics #health #TheShitShow #IVF #NBCNews
Trump announces plan to lower the cost of a common IVF drug
Trump campaigned on expanding IVF access, referring to himself as the “father of IVF.” On Thursday, he announced a deal that will enable patients to buy a key IVF drug at a discount.
www.nbcnews.com
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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 23h
My Take: I don't like everything about Newsom, but you can't deny that he's doing some creative things.

#sme #health #California #insulin #NBCNews
California to begin selling affordable, state-branded insulin beginning next year
Insulin pens will be available at a recommended price of $11 per pen, or a maximum of $55 for a five-pack.
www.nbcnews.com
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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 23h
My Take: The more you know.

#sme #health #fit #diet #sugarydrinks #CNN
Diet and sugary drinks raise risk of common liver disease by up to 60%, study finds | CNN
Drinking diet and sugary beverages may raise the risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease by up to 60%, according to new research.
www.cnn.com
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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 23h
My Take: Eat more Kiwi to become regular. They're good but expensive.

#sme #health #fitness #diet #kiwi #CNN
Kiwis may be key to alleviating chronic constipation | CNN
New dietary guidelines find that consuming foods such as kiwifruit, rye bread, prunes and high-mineral content water can reduce symptoms of chronic constipation.
www.cnn.com
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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 1d
My Take: This is an interesting read. A lot of good information in here.

#sme #health #fitness #diet #CNN
Why American values are changing when it comes to our health | CNN
A growing number of Americans seem to be interested in extreme “natural” trends, but the push for more “clean” food may be spilling over into some people’s reluctance over vaccines.
www.cnn.com
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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 1d
SME 2025 Playlist SOTD - "Just Be Good To Me" by the S.O.S. Band: 10.22.25

Just Be Good to Me
The S.O.S. Band
Producer
Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis

#sme2025playlist #SOSBand #JustBeGoodToMe

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The S O S Band ‎ Just Be Good To Me 1983 ((Stereo))
YouTube video by RETROVISOR
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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 1d
Black History Quote for Today - "Complaints": 10.22.25

#BlackHistoryQuote
#BlackGirlMagic
#RitaDove
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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 1d
Dear Lord-

Today, spend some time checking in on you. You give so much to others. Make sure your cup has something left for you. These words I humbly submit to you. Amen.

Hello family. Let's make it a great day. Go find some good trouble, some necessary trouble!

#inspirationalvitamin
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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 1d
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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 1d
Quick Reax: Lordy Mercy! (Article Gifted)

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/u...
Trump Said to Demand Justice Dept. Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases
www.nytimes.com
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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 1d
My Take: This has been a fascinating thing to watch. Whether you like her or not, it's sort of refreshing to see a reminder of politics used to be.

#sme #NationalPolitics #Georgia #Congress #MarjorieTaylorGreene #semafor
Marjorie Taylor Greene delivers her harshest warning yet
The Georgia Republican predicts Republicans will lose the House if they can’t ‘get back to America First.’
www.semafor.com
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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 1d
My Take: Will probably go down as the most inept Speaker ever. And that's saying a lot.

#sme #NationalPolitics #Congress #MikeJohnson #ABCNews
Speaker Johnson continues to resist swearing in Democratic Rep.-elect Grijalva
Johnson has maintained that he is "following the Pelosi precedent."
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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 1d
My Take: Meanwhile, Congress is still not doing the only job they have. I suspect that there will be some serious damage done to one of these parties.

#sme #NationalPolitics #TheShitShow #governmentshutdown #nytimes
Shutdown With No Clear End Poses New Economic Threat
www.nytimes.com
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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 2d
My Take: This needs to be a metaphor for The Shit Show. He literally destroys everything he touches. Dems would be wise to think about using this.

#sme #NationalPolitics #TheShitShow #nytimes
Part of White House Is Reduced to Rubble. Trump’s Ballroom Will Rise in Its Place.
www.nytimes.com
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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 2d
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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 3d
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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 5d
Keeping it Real: A very good read. You forget that these folks are human.

#sme #theculture #music #DAngelo #TheNewYorker

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D’Angelo’s Genius Was Pure, and Rare
The musician, who died this week, made work so sensual it prompted women at his concerts to howl for him to disrobe. But his artistry was always deeper than that.
www.newyorker.com
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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 5d
Keeping It Real: Some dude out there is itching to shoot his shot.

#sme #theculture #entertainmentnews #NiaLong #ImeUdoka #complexmagazine
Nia Long Says She and Ime Udoka Are 'Good' and Focused on...
Nia Long has revealed she and ex Ime Udoka have found pea...
www.complex.com
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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 5d
Keeping it Real: That's a red flag statement if ever there was one.

#sme #theculture #music #JenniferLopez #vibemagazine
Jennifer Lopez Doesn’t Believe Any Of Her Exes “Truly Loved” Her
Jennifer Lopez reveals whether or not she's experienced true love during recent interview.
www.vibe.com
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omarlittle1.bsky.social
Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 5d
Keeping it Real: That's a red flag statement if ever there was one.

#sme #theculture #music #JenniferLopez #vibemagazine
Jennifer Lopez Doesn’t Believe Any Of Her Exes “Truly Loved” Her
Jennifer Lopez reveals whether or not she's experienced true love during recent interview.
www.vibe.com
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omarlittle1.bsky.social
Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 6d
Keeping it Real: If you're fighting with EVERYONE, then maybe you're the problem.

#sme #theculture #music #NickiMinaj #JayZ #TheGrio
'Hope you're happy now': Nicki Minaj hints at no new album with cryptic message toward Jay-Z
Amid her crusade against Jay-Z and Roc Nation for a number of reasons, Nicki Minaj is apparently putting her new album on hold.
thegrio.com
omarlittle1.bsky.social
Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 6d
Keeping it Real: Dude has always been an ass. He's simply become very unlikeable over the last few years.

#sme #theculture #media #StephenASmith #JasmineCrockett #TheGrio
Stephen A. Smith is called out for remarks about Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett
The sports anchor ridiculed the Texas representative for not working with President Donald Trump to deliver for her constituents.
thegrio.com
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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 6d
SME 2025 Playlist SOTD - "Send It On" by D'Angelo: 10.17.25

Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Dennis Thomas / Angela Stone / Michael D'angelo Archer / Luther Archer / Woodrow Sparrow / George Melvin Brown / Ronald N. Bell

#sme2025playlist #DAngelo #senditon

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D'Angelo - Send It On
YouTube video by DAngeloVEVO
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