Cindy Aitch
@cindyb5.bsky.social
Reader, TV watcher (Our Flag Means Death, OFMD, Only Murders in the Building, OMITB, Reservation Dogs), kids grown and flown.
"One day. Or day one. You decide."
—Paulo Coelho
"One day. Or day one. You decide."
—Paulo Coelho
Adrian Shanker ... praised her public health work on COVID-19, syphilis, HIV/AIDS and opioids, and said rather than act vindictively towards her, current leaders at HHS should focus on the many public health challenges facing the American people.
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
HHS changed the name of transgender health leader on her official portrait
Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered.
www.npr.org
December 7, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Adrian Shanker ... praised her public health work on COVID-19, syphilis, HIV/AIDS and opioids, and said rather than act vindictively towards her, current leaders at HHS should focus on the many public health challenges facing the American people.
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
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It's the #XPNCountdown of the 885 Greatest Cover Songs. Here's what you need to know, the playlist reveal, stats and more. Thanks for listening. xpn.org/885-countdown/
December 4, 2025 at 8:39 PM
It's the #XPNCountdown of the 885 Greatest Cover Songs. Here's what you need to know, the playlist reveal, stats and more. Thanks for listening. xpn.org/885-countdown/
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A big #XPNCountdown thank you shout out to some XPN @wxpnfm.bsky.social behind the scenes staff today and during this entire countdown thang - helping out from our digital and marketing teams - Alex, Brian, Emily & Kim. Let's hear it for 'em!
December 6, 2025 at 5:38 PM
A big #XPNCountdown thank you shout out to some XPN @wxpnfm.bsky.social behind the scenes staff today and during this entire countdown thang - helping out from our digital and marketing teams - Alex, Brian, Emily & Kim. Let's hear it for 'em!
For #OFMD crafting fans…
I was looking up something else, but came across a 4 1/2 minute video:
Building a full function miniature Sailing ship using wood, strings…
pin.it/2WlWBaw2D
I was looking up something else, but came across a 4 1/2 minute video:
Building a full function miniature Sailing ship using wood, strings…
pin.it/2WlWBaw2D
Stunning, building a ship using only wood strings di 2025 | Kapal bajak laut, Kapal layar, Perahu layar
24 Jul 2025 - Full function miniature Sailinng using wood string
pin.it
December 7, 2025 at 5:35 AM
For #OFMD crafting fans…
I was looking up something else, but came across a 4 1/2 minute video:
Building a full function miniature Sailing ship using wood, strings…
pin.it/2WlWBaw2D
I was looking up something else, but came across a 4 1/2 minute video:
Building a full function miniature Sailing ship using wood, strings…
pin.it/2WlWBaw2D
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Episode 6: HDP. Gosh what fun it was! Directed by the brilliant Gandja Monteiro, written by the lovely Vera Blasi. There’s nothing like being a scene partner to the majestic Rhea👑 ❤️ Thanks to our incredible crew, cast and the iconic WestGate in Vegas!🕺🏽🍸✨🥛
#Pluribus
#Pluribus
December 6, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Episode 6: HDP. Gosh what fun it was! Directed by the brilliant Gandja Monteiro, written by the lovely Vera Blasi. There’s nothing like being a scene partner to the majestic Rhea👑 ❤️ Thanks to our incredible crew, cast and the iconic WestGate in Vegas!🕺🏽🍸✨🥛
#Pluribus
#Pluribus
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Trump has quietly gutted the endangered species act. He does not care about any animals that will now die off and become extinct.
Trump Administration Finalizes New Rule That Weakens the Endangered Species Act
New rule paves way for extractive industries to destroy habitat of imperiled species
www.npca.org
December 6, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Trump has quietly gutted the endangered species act. He does not care about any animals that will now die off and become extinct.
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What will the children think if Bugs Bunny no longer strictly conforms to heterosexual masculinity
December 6, 2025 at 12:43 PM
What will the children think if Bugs Bunny no longer strictly conforms to heterosexual masculinity
Quote with your model of masculinity
[Idris Elba - Photo by Maarten de BoerContour by Getty Images]
[Idris Elba - Photo by Maarten de BoerContour by Getty Images]
December 6, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Quote with your model of masculinity
[Idris Elba - Photo by Maarten de BoerContour by Getty Images]
[Idris Elba - Photo by Maarten de BoerContour by Getty Images]
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I’m not a Supreme Court Justice- I’m Tinseltoes ! I’ve been here 4oy 4 days and now they want to euthanize me bc I’m scared! NY NJ NH NE DE DC MD ME PA VA RI CT VT/ I can be transported with food/vet care provided! Just pls repost me! Save me! They will kill me! #dogsofbluesky
December 6, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I’m not a Supreme Court Justice- I’m Tinseltoes ! I’ve been here 4oy 4 days and now they want to euthanize me bc I’m scared! NY NJ NH NE DE DC MD ME PA VA RI CT VT/ I can be transported with food/vet care provided! Just pls repost me! Save me! They will kill me! #dogsofbluesky
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I’m Bigs- a big scared baby ! My Supreme Court is #nycacc and they say I should be killed bc I’m scared! NY NH NJ NE DE FC MD ME RI VT VA PA I CAN BE TRANSPORTED/vet/food/training provided! Just save me! Pls repost me and my notes below! #dogsofbluesky
December 6, 2025 at 7:07 PM
I’m Bigs- a big scared baby ! My Supreme Court is #nycacc and they say I should be killed bc I’m scared! NY NH NJ NE DE FC MD ME RI VT VA PA I CAN BE TRANSPORTED/vet/food/training provided! Just save me! Pls repost me and my notes below! #dogsofbluesky
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Our Pluribus watch takes a big sip of episode six, HDP. @ivanhernandez.bsky.social and @redscott.com talk Bond re-enactments, anthropophagic thoughts, Joette inclusion, breakfast sandwich novelty, tree shaking, and explanatory Cenas. #pluribus boarsgoreandswords.com/2025/12/05/p...
December 6, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Our Pluribus watch takes a big sip of episode six, HDP. @ivanhernandez.bsky.social and @redscott.com talk Bond re-enactments, anthropophagic thoughts, Joette inclusion, breakfast sandwich novelty, tree shaking, and explanatory Cenas. #pluribus boarsgoreandswords.com/2025/12/05/p...
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we were watching the Muppet Christmas Carol last night and my youngest goes "oh so we just have to do this to all the billionaires. just traumatize them until they're better people."
December 6, 2025 at 1:17 PM
we were watching the Muppet Christmas Carol last night and my youngest goes "oh so we just have to do this to all the billionaires. just traumatize them until they're better people."
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I don't think Netflix should get to eat anything else until it finishes all the prematurely cancelled shows on its plate
December 6, 2025 at 1:31 AM
I don't think Netflix should get to eat anything else until it finishes all the prematurely cancelled shows on its plate
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Reader Tom B. is matching up to $15K in gifts for ProPublica via GoFundMe.
He says: “I want to see ProPublica even stronger, and I’m backing that up with my own money. In the face of chaos, let’s stand with the facts.”
➡️ Help him support us and double your impact: www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-ra...
He says: “I want to see ProPublica even stronger, and I’m backing that up with my own money. In the face of chaos, let’s stand with the facts.”
➡️ Help him support us and double your impact: www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-ra...
December 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Reader Tom B. is matching up to $15K in gifts for ProPublica via GoFundMe.
He says: “I want to see ProPublica even stronger, and I’m backing that up with my own money. In the face of chaos, let’s stand with the facts.”
➡️ Help him support us and double your impact: www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-ra...
He says: “I want to see ProPublica even stronger, and I’m backing that up with my own money. In the face of chaos, let’s stand with the facts.”
➡️ Help him support us and double your impact: www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-ra...
December 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
December 6, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Driving into Philly yesterday was made much more memorable by tuning into XPN for the Top 885 covers. SO GOOD. We listened to the app the entire drive back home to Hudson, New York. Listening now that we're home too! Good job, guys!!!
December 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Driving into Philly yesterday was made much more memorable by tuning into XPN for the Top 885 covers. SO GOOD. We listened to the app the entire drive back home to Hudson, New York. Listening now that we're home too! Good job, guys!!!
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The fines were due to the platform's misleading use of blue check marks to identify verified users and a lack of transparency over ads and data access for researchers. n.pr/3KutCpG
EU hits Elon Musk's X with $140 million fine over business practices
The fines were due to the platform's misleading use of blue check marks to identify verified users and a lack of transparency over ads and data access for researchers.
n.pr
December 6, 2025 at 4:56 AM
The fines were due to the platform's misleading use of blue check marks to identify verified users and a lack of transparency over ads and data access for researchers. n.pr/3KutCpG
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Badger loved to gaze into a moonlit night,
Seeing what he could see in low dancing light.
One glance wasn’t enough to take it all in,
And to truly see what was hidden within.
With patience, he studied each shadow, each hue,
And saw more with his heart than his eyes ever knew.
#ColdMoon #FullMoon
Seeing what he could see in low dancing light.
One glance wasn’t enough to take it all in,
And to truly see what was hidden within.
With patience, he studied each shadow, each hue,
And saw more with his heart than his eyes ever knew.
#ColdMoon #FullMoon
December 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Speak calmly, clearly and loudly,
"Call 9-1-1. My name is ___. These people say they are law enforcement but they wear no uniform and are taking me toward an unmarked car. I am not resisting but I don't know what they are going to do to me. Please call 9-1-1."
"Call 9-1-1. My name is ___. These people say they are law enforcement but they wear no uniform and are taking me toward an unmarked car. I am not resisting but I don't know what they are going to do to me. Please call 9-1-1."
March 29, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Speak calmly, clearly and loudly,
"Call 9-1-1. My name is ___. These people say they are law enforcement but they wear no uniform and are taking me toward an unmarked car. I am not resisting but I don't know what they are going to do to me. Please call 9-1-1."
"Call 9-1-1. My name is ___. These people say they are law enforcement but they wear no uniform and are taking me toward an unmarked car. I am not resisting but I don't know what they are going to do to me. Please call 9-1-1."
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There are doorbell cameras everywhere these days. That may be the only accessible record of what happened. If accosted by plain clothes people in an unmarked vehicle, use those cameras to make a record your family and lawyers can use as a starting point. Try to keep your hands visible.
March 29, 2025 at 3:25 AM
There are doorbell cameras everywhere these days. That may be the only accessible record of what happened. If accosted by plain clothes people in an unmarked vehicle, use those cameras to make a record your family and lawyers can use as a starting point. Try to keep your hands visible.
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Part 1 of my incredibly joyous interview with @sambaschutte.bsky.social about the new PLURIBUS episode, playing faux James Bond, and what consent means to Mr. Diabaté, who's having a lot of sex with the hivemind.
"How was your first martini?"
"Oh my gosh, it was horrible. I did not like it at all."
"How was your first martini?"
"Oh my gosh, it was horrible. I did not like it at all."
Pluribus' most intriguing character unpacks his best scene yet
"I had to have my first martini ever, just to know what they're like. Oh my gosh, it was horrible."
www.polygon.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Part 1 of my incredibly joyous interview with @sambaschutte.bsky.social about the new PLURIBUS episode, playing faux James Bond, and what consent means to Mr. Diabaté, who's having a lot of sex with the hivemind.
"How was your first martini?"
"Oh my gosh, it was horrible. I did not like it at all."
"How was your first martini?"
"Oh my gosh, it was horrible. I did not like it at all."
#NotYourFavourite #NotYourFavorite #MusicChallenge
Never Tear Us Apart by INXS (1987)
youtu.be/AIBv2GEnXlc
Never Tear Us Apart by INXS (1987)
youtu.be/AIBv2GEnXlc
December 5, 2025 at 9:39 PM
#NotYourFavourite #NotYourFavorite #MusicChallenge
Never Tear Us Apart by INXS (1987)
youtu.be/AIBv2GEnXlc
Never Tear Us Apart by INXS (1987)
youtu.be/AIBv2GEnXlc
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#XPNcountdown as an IT person, watching the song list update in sync with the beginning of the song is very satisfying
December 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
#XPNcountdown as an IT person, watching the song list update in sync with the beginning of the song is very satisfying