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Wild Bill, or Doctor J, either way. @bjinpsandwr.bsky.social · 28d

My technique for finding lost objects is much simpler: lose something else. preferably of lesser value but usually not.

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Wild Bill, or Doctor J, either way. @bjinpsandwr.bsky.social · Aug 14

Comments?

www.koat.com/article/new-...

Emergency declared in Española area due to crime

The declaration was made by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in Rio Arriba County and surrounding pueblo areas.

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Wild Bill, or Doctor J, either way. @bjinpsandwr.bsky.social · Jul 19

Being descended partially from Irish immigrants fleeing the Great Potato Famine (maybe earlier, but that's most likely), I wish I could see this; thanks, Kate G, for posting.

Jeannine Taylor @wiredwoman.bsky.social · Jul 19

"What struck me was just how hard it was. They were refugees. They were desperate. They had no rights. They couldn't own land. They couldn't vote. ... Fifty thousand applied for 2,000 spots. That shocked me." - Megan Murphy, Playwright/Actor - kawarthanow.com/2025/07/16/4...

4th Line Theatre in Millbrook stages the world premiere of Peter Robinson emigration play ‘Wild Irish Geese’ | kawarthaNOW

By Paul Rellinger. Megan Murphy's debut full-length play about the 1825 emigration of Irish settlers to the Peterborough area runs from July 29 to August 30 at the Winslow Farm.

kawarthanow.com

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Wild Bill, or Doctor J, either way. @bjinpsandwr.bsky.social · Jul 6

And what kind of blithering idiot thinks THIS is a good idea?

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National Science Foundation Staff Booted From Headquarters - Eos

Staff at the National Science Foundation (NSF) were notified on 25 June that the agency’s office space, located in Alexandria, Va., will be taken over by Department of Housing and Urban Development (H...

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Wild Bill, or Doctor J, either way. @bjinpsandwr.bsky.social · Jun 18

The reply, and don't click on the link if you have a weak stomach.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcuZ...

Kermit Washington vs Rudy Tomjanovich

YouTube video by Isatai JOLAMAN

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Wild Bill, or Doctor J, either way. @bjinpsandwr.bsky.social · Jun 18

I interrupt the political noise for a quick sports question. How many of my friends here remember Rudy Tomjanovich?

If you find the name familiar but can't remember why, see my reply. Either way, take a guess where I'm going with this.

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Wild Bill, or Doctor J, either way. @bjinpsandwr.bsky.social · May 18

I myself have turned lead into gold, starting with a light isotope of mercury and the Michigan State University cyclotron. It isn't that hard to do. It's just hard to make a more than a few atoms of it at a time that way!

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Wild Bill, or Doctor J, either way. @bjinpsandwr.bsky.social · May 13

I don't usually post obits for people I don't know personally, but as a (relatively) strong chessplayer who had a high regard for both Hort's play and his human qualities, I'm making an exception here. RIP, Vlastimil Hort.
en.chessbase.com/post/vlastim...

Vlastimil Hort has passed away

2025 is a year of farewells. After Robert Huebner, another great player and outstanding personality in the world of chess has passed away: Vlastimil Hort. Vlastimil Hort was one of the best players in...

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Wild Bill, or Doctor J, either way. @bjinpsandwr.bsky.social · May 4

Do the ludicrous Star Wars "holiday" if you must, but remember Kent State.

Wild Bill, or Doctor J, either way. @bjinpsandwr.bsky.social · Apr 8

Micah? Or, if you prefer, @geologicadventures.bsky.social ?

Wild Bill, or Doctor J, either way. @bjinpsandwr.bsky.social · Apr 8

I just noticed in the middle of a typical websurf. Do any of my gazer friends have any more info? I remember the July event well, no need to rehash that.
www.kpax.com/news/montana...

Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park to remain closed

A powerful steam explosion rocked Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park last July. While no one was hurt, it was a close call for some visitors and heavily damaged the nearby boardwalk.

www.kpax.com

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Wild Bill, or Doctor J, either way. @bjinpsandwr.bsky.social · Mar 28

Words fail me.

www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

CDC is pulling back $11B in Covid funding sent to health departments across the U.S.

“Now that the pandemic is over, the grants and cooperative agreements are no longer necessary," federal health authorities wrote to funding recipients this week.

www.nbcnews.com

Wild Bill, or Doctor J, either way. @bjinpsandwr.bsky.social · Mar 24

Posted without comment:

www.innovationnewsnetwork.com/why-world-tu....

Why the world is turning to Greenland’s rare earth metals

Discover how Greenland's mining locations have significant potential to contribute to a global rare earth metal supply chain.

www.innovationnewsnetwork.com

Wild Bill, or Doctor J, either way. @bjinpsandwr.bsky.social · Mar 16

In a word, bullsh*t.

Wild Bill, or Doctor J, either way. @bjinpsandwr.bsky.social · Mar 8

Thanks. I'll see if I can track down the Silver response. Anybody else got anything on this?

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Wild Bill, or Doctor J, either way. @bjinpsandwr.bsky.social · Mar 8

I'm curious what people think of this article, which appeared in the local e-paper. Working on finding one with the same content but in a more compatible format.

ladailypost.com/new-research...

LANL: Research Unravels Mysteries Of Lightning’s Origins

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Wild Bill, or Doctor J, either way. @bjinpsandwr.bsky.social · Mar 7

@grumpifrog.bsky.social You're usually on top of things like this, so: any idea whether the shutdown of fivethirtyeight is attracting journalistic attention? I'm seeing very little of it.

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Wild Bill, or Doctor J, either way. @bjinpsandwr.bsky.social · Mar 7

And this differs from delusional how?

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Wild Bill, or Doctor J, either way. @bjinpsandwr.bsky.social · Mar 6

There's room for both positions. Some of his behavior is clearly delusional (the transgender mice declaration, etc.) But I have maintained for years -- like, maybe thirty years -- that he is an evildoer. And as for his minions ... I simply don't know.

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Wild Bill, or Doctor J, either way. @bjinpsandwr.bsky.social · Mar 3

I am unfamiliar with the speaker or organization here, but I will agree from personal experience that something is broken in New Mexico medical care that is causing physicians to leave the state. Any more informed opinions on what he's talking about than mine?

ladailypost.com/op-ed-reform...

Op-Ed: Reform The Medical Malpractice System To Address The Doctor Shortage

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Wild Bill, or Doctor J, either way. @bjinpsandwr.bsky.social · Feb 22

"Synesthesia" may be another one that's evocative in unintended ways. It isn't a disease; it's just, well, strange and wondrous. (Says a guy who's somewhat synesthetic as regards pain => color.)

Wild Bill, or Doctor J, either way. @bjinpsandwr.bsky.social · Feb 19

I responded to this on FB, but to get the ball rolling here, "peristalsis" sounds ominous and disease-like until you find out that it's an entirely normal activity of the GI system, and that we'd be worse off without it.

_Reverse_ peristalsis, on the other hand ...

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Wild Bill, or Doctor J, either way. @bjinpsandwr.bsky.social · Feb 10

First ever post here, and if you know why I call this tree "Rhoda", please get in touch; I'd love to hear from you here.

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