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United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 5d

The United Farm Workers is holding the country of Jamaica and all Jamaicans in our hearts as we witness the devastation being wrought on the island by Hurricane Melissa. We are praying for the safety and wellbeing of our members and their families. 1/

The ufw eagle in Jamaican colors with a heart in the middle saying the United Farm Workers holds Jamaica in our hearts. We pray for the safety of our members and their families

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Marianne Alleyne @cotesia.bsky.social · 5d

Support Jamaica. Donate at this .gov.jm website.

“In [Melissa’s] aftermath, recovery will take every helping hand. Together, let us stand ready to protect and help families recover, rebuild homes and restore livelihoods once the storm passes.”

supportjamaica.gov.jm

Support Jamaica

supportjamaica.gov.jm

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Marianne Alleyne @cotesia.bsky.social · 6d

Just putting this here since people have been asking about how they can help. I'll keep looking out for details. #Jamaica #Melissa
(Also, the Gleaner is the main newspaper on the island. I check it every few hours for updates on the storm.

Anderson outlines ways Jamaicans in the US can help in Melissa aftermath

Jamaica’s ambassador to the United States, Major General (Ret'd) Antony Anderson, has sought to rally the Jamaican Diaspora across the US to provide disaster assistance to Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, while outlining the avenues...

jamaica-gleaner.com

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Marianne Alleyne @cotesia.bsky.social · 6d

Touched that my Dutch🇳🇱&US🇺🇸family/friends/colleagues are already reaching out to me, or directly to my Jamaican family/friends, before the storm hits our beloved island. I hope all this goodwill towards its people will be of help to JA over the next few days/weeks/months.

Hold on tight yardies! 🇯🇲❤️🇯🇲

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Marianne Alleyne @cotesia.bsky.social · 14d

Who robbed the Louvre? Right answers only.

(I adore Omar Sy and the show Lupin.)

Picture of the actor Omar Sy walking away from the Louvre's pyramid at night. This image was used to promote the series Lupin. The picture was altered using drawing software by adding a chainsaw, high viz vest, and some of the jewels taken. One of the tiaras is on the ground.

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Marianne Alleyne @cotesia.bsky.social · 16d

So pretty and creepy.

The orange and blue colors make it a perfect candidate for the new UIUC mascot...since we do not have one currently.

So what if it doesn't actually occur in the Midwest? It would be a good reminder that we're a global university.

Starting my lobbying efforts momentarily.

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Spencer Williams @swilliams1918.bsky.social · 18d

I'm trying to put together a list of resources for students in my lab who are interested in leading projects, writing, papers, etc. Does anyone have any resources they like about coming up with research questions, conducting lit reviews, or writing academic papers that are accessible to undergrads?

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Ainsley S @americanbeetles.bsky.social · 23d

Uncanny how much this resembles a sloppy beetle dissection

skáld @danglinghemmie.bsky.social · 23d

it's dope as hell that the world builds 100 million cars per year and all that plastic, metal, glass and rubber eventually ends up like this

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Nash Turley @nashturley.bsky.social · 24d

Big fan of this weevil's color scheme, pointy snoot, and huge feet!

www.inaturalist.org/observations...

black and yellow weevil on a green leaf with long thin rostrum and very large foot pads

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Rebecca R Helm @rebeccarhelm.bsky.social · Sep 24

I get that the news cycle is packed right now, but I just heard from a colleague at the Smithsonian that this is fully a GIANT SQUID BEING EATEN BY A SPERM WHALE and it’s possibly the first ever confirmed video according to a friend at NOAA

10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)

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Jennifer Ouellette @jenlucpiquant.bsky.social · Sep 26

50+ scientific societies sign letter objecting to Aug 7 Trump executive order. Letter urges Congress to take action to safeguard integrity of independent peer-review system. arstechnica.com/science/2025...

50+ scientific societies sign letter objecting to Trump executive order

Letter urges Congress to take action to safeguard integrity of independent peer-review system.

arstechnica.com

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Marianne Alleyne @cotesia.bsky.social · Sep 24

Thanks for sharing! This is awesome.

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Marianne Alleyne @cotesia.bsky.social · Sep 24

Thank you, @joshjohnsoncomedy.bsky.social, for bringing the Flowers Tour to Urbana, IL. I laughed a lot, and just as importantly, I felt uplifted by the energy and enthusiasm of the people around me - we all needed each other after a tough week, when we kept wondering, "Is this really happening?"

This Kind of Freedom Will Leave You Speechless

YouTube video by Josh Johnson

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Marianne Alleyne @cotesia.bsky.social · Sep 23

Battle doomscrolling by posting 5 small pleasures in life:

1. Cup of Blue Mountain coffee
2. My guy giving me a head massage
3. Beef patties on the beach
4. Zacappa rum (hold the ice)
5. Dutch vanille vla

Matt Shipman (he/him) @shiplives.bsky.social · Sep 23

Battle doomscrolling by posting 5 small pleasures in life:

1. The first cup of coffee.
2. A hot shower w/ good water pressure.
3. Kenny Burrell’s guitar tone.
4. Good fried chicken.
5. The transition the world makes during morning twilight (astro -> nautical -> civil).

Matt Zoller Seitz @mattzollerseitz.bsky.social · Sep 15

Battle doomscrolling by posting 5 small pleasures in life:

1. Cold side of a pillow
2. Autumn in New York City, sweater-weather temperature
3. Crocs (the shoe, not the reptile)
4. Finding stuff after thinking you lost it
5. Cats

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Marianne Alleyne @cotesia.bsky.social · Sep 19

Oh, I feel ya.

Dutch elections are coming up soon and I hope enough people in NL (and Dutch citizens living outside of NL) will see US as an “example”.

(Trying to keep posts vague…bc I’m scared)

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Marianne Alleyne @cotesia.bsky.social · Sep 19

Yes, this skid and show is pretty great. And I guess it’s a slightly better democracy. But current Dutch leadership also has, ahum, certain tendencies.

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Marianne Alleyne @cotesia.bsky.social · Sep 19

Soooo dope. They look like the most groovy sock puppets.

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Maria Popova @mariapopova.bsky.social · Sep 6

Adrienne Rich on why an education is something you claim, not something you get www.themarginalian.org/2014/05/21/c...

Adrienne Rich on Why an Education Is Something You Claim, Not Something You Get

“Responsibility to yourself means that you don’t fall for shallow and easy solutions.”

www.themarginalian.org

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David Malakoff @davidmalakoff.bsky.social · Aug 26

Pushed out by Trump, New Jersey ecologist launches bid for Congress | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...

Pushed out by Trump, New Jersey ecologist launches bid for Congress

Megan O’Rourke hopes to be a voice for science, also touts her blue-collar roots

www.science.org

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Scare-en James @kejames.bsky.social · Aug 17

She doesn’t need a hero, she is the hero we need. 🤩

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Marianne Alleyne @cotesia.bsky.social · Aug 15

What gif pops up when you type your name?

Some days I feel this tone of derision of my inner voice quite strongly.

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Marianne Alleyne @cotesia.bsky.social · Aug 15

I’m going to fill out “Achterhoeks” (or “Achterhooks” in the proper dialect) - it would make my grandfathers proud.

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · Aug 12

On Fri Aug 22nd, we're mothing for a *cause*.

Norris Square has a dedicated group of volunteers that has helped the park become what it is today. They're raising money for a bulletin board!

This moth night is a bulletin board benefit 😎

Come mothing AND support a Philly park!
lu.ma/aafm15it

A poster for moth night with. Moth and 3 wild ass beetles including a stag beetle, orange long necked beetle, and a green June beetle. It says it’s a benefit for Norris square park’s bulletin board, Friday Aug 22

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Gwen Pearson @bug-gwen.bsky.social · Aug 12

Contact your congress critters pls. This covers several areas of medical entomology, not just tick-borne diseases 🦟

Isabel @isabelott.bsky.social · Aug 11

The Regional Centers for Excellence in Vector-Borne Disease funded by the Kay Hagan Tick Act have been pivotal to supporting basic & applied research & training a new generation of talent in arbovirology & medical entomology. They support important, practical work to protect Americans’ health!

Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act

As members of the AMCA, we understand the critical importance of sustained federal support for combating vector-borne diseases. During this year’s AMCA Washington Conference, our advocacy efforts focu...

www.votervoice.net

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Isabel @isabelott.bsky.social · Aug 11

of interest for the 🦟 feed:
“Wednesday, August 20, is World Mosquito Day! We'll encourage Congress to support the reauthorization of the Kay Hagan Tick Act to address Vector-Borne Diseases carried by ticks and other blood-feeding vectors like mosquitos.”

Entomological Society of America @entsocamerica.bsky.social · Aug 11

Learn more about what you can do next week during Entomology Advocacy Week, Aug. 18-22: entsoc.org/advocacy-ini...

Entomology Advocacy Week

Entomology Advocacy Week 2025 is August 18-22! #EntVocate Many ESA members already engage in outreach activities throughout the year. Entomology Advocacy Week is a concentrated effort to target…

entsoc.org

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