Kevin Kretsch
@drkevguitar.bsky.social
Professional Guitar Nerd, ex-Physicist, Long-Covid Disabled. Ireland/US/France, He/Him. GO BILLS!
“In a racist society it is not enough to be non-racist, we must be anti-racist.” – Angela Davis
“In a racist society it is not enough to be non-racist, we must be anti-racist.” – Angela Davis
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Kevin Kretsch
@drkevguitar.bsky.social
· Jul 19
Pep talk! The Guitar Secret I learned from Bowling.
YouTube video by DrKevGuitar
youtu.be
Hey #guitar sky, I frequently get asked by students for a pep talk style video, so I did one! Enjoy!
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They never mention that key figures driving these bans are all connected to a global far right and reactionary movement to roll back gender rights. SEGM is the respectable face of this movement they use to undermine access to care. SEGM members have driven the bans on GAC in Europe and the US.
December 19, 2025 at 6:06 PM
They never mention that key figures driving these bans are all connected to a global far right and reactionary movement to roll back gender rights. SEGM is the respectable face of this movement they use to undermine access to care. SEGM members have driven the bans on GAC in Europe and the US.
I think “sausage”, “steak“, and “burger”, are shapes. The ingredients are irrelevant.
Thick as mince and thick as thieves. A column about the absolute idiots European legislators have made of themselves over the naming of food, at the behest of meat lobbyists.
You laugh and then you weep.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
You laugh and then you weep.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
When is a sausage not really a sausage? Ask the meat lobby | George Monbiot
European legislators may ban plant-based products from using the name to prevent ‘confusion’. Just don’t mention beef tomatoes or buffalo wings, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
December 20, 2025 at 11:38 AM
I think “sausage”, “steak“, and “burger”, are shapes. The ingredients are irrelevant.
Yes, that was arguably the marketing stroke that sealed its initial popularity.
December 20, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Yes, that was arguably the marketing stroke that sealed its initial popularity.
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How the nyt used the Cass report to restart its anti-trans propaganda campaign in the US:
Coverage of the report was initially assigned to a nyt UK correspondent, usual practice for a UK report. The story being prepared cited critics who called Cass a shoddy, political document that defied science
Coverage of the report was initially assigned to a nyt UK correspondent, usual practice for a UK report. The story being prepared cited critics who called Cass a shoddy, political document that defied science
One reason the NYT has burned its credibility with trans people is that they still cite the discredited Cass report in reporting on trans healthcare. Never the German, Utah, or other systematic reviews supporting care. They also never provide the political context behind restrictions in care.
December 20, 2025 at 10:23 AM
How the nyt used the Cass report to restart its anti-trans propaganda campaign in the US:
Coverage of the report was initially assigned to a nyt UK correspondent, usual practice for a UK report. The story being prepared cited critics who called Cass a shoddy, political document that defied science
Coverage of the report was initially assigned to a nyt UK correspondent, usual practice for a UK report. The story being prepared cited critics who called Cass a shoddy, political document that defied science
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I love alt text. Not only does it make images accessible, I be having fun with the descriptions. Extra space for my lil jokes
December 20, 2025 at 5:51 AM
I love alt text. Not only does it make images accessible, I be having fun with the descriptions. Extra space for my lil jokes
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It is utterly catastrophic that RFK Jr. plans to end CDC recommendations for most childhood vaccines.
It’s a betrayal of science, ethics, compassion, and the people of the United States.
And it was also a specific goal of Project 2025 (page 254).
It’s a betrayal of science, ethics, compassion, and the people of the United States.
And it was also a specific goal of Project 2025 (page 254).
December 20, 2025 at 12:50 AM
It is utterly catastrophic that RFK Jr. plans to end CDC recommendations for most childhood vaccines.
It’s a betrayal of science, ethics, compassion, and the people of the United States.
And it was also a specific goal of Project 2025 (page 254).
It’s a betrayal of science, ethics, compassion, and the people of the United States.
And it was also a specific goal of Project 2025 (page 254).
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The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition
Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.
www.popsci.com
December 20, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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A THIRD AG James “no true bill” by DOJ, with failed attempt to keep secret, is full gangster gong show.
I can’t recall a single time as U.S. Attorney when I got a “no true bill” from a grand jury. Nearly unheard of. They got two, back-to-back in the same case. Whiff of “vindictiveness,” maybe?
Administration fails again to indict N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James
A grand jury has refused to indict New York attorney general Letitia James, the second panel to refuse to do so, dealing a major setback to President Trump.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 18, 2025 at 8:57 PM
A THIRD AG James “no true bill” by DOJ, with failed attempt to keep secret, is full gangster gong show.
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On the same day he stripped AAP of millions in grant funding in retaliation, RFK Jr awarded $1.6M to Tracy Høeg's Danish friends for a grossly unethical study that will expose African babies to hep B for no reason than it's politically expedient.
Steal from American taxpayers, give to MAHA cronies.
Steal from American taxpayers, give to MAHA cronies.
CDC awards $1.6 million for new hepatitis B vaccine study in Guinea-Bissau. Although the award recipients aren't named, the grant seems tailored to Danish researchers whose work is championed by anti-vaxxers but challenged by mainstream scientists.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-va...
www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-va...
December 18, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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December 18, 2025 at 7:21 PM
New pedal day! I sold my El Capistan for the EC-1. It sounds wonderful, does what I want, possibly better than the El Capistan without the extra stuff the El Cap does that I never use. Happy boy!
December 18, 2025 at 5:29 PM
New pedal day! I sold my El Capistan for the EC-1. It sounds wonderful, does what I want, possibly better than the El Capistan without the extra stuff the El Cap does that I never use. Happy boy!
I bought a refurbished MacBook and ordered the QWERTY US keyboard. What I got was QWERTZ German keyboard but rather than go through the whole return nonsense I decided I'd keep it and change the keycaps. But the key layout is slightly different, there is one extra key. In case you were wondering! 😂
December 18, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I bought a refurbished MacBook and ordered the QWERTY US keyboard. What I got was QWERTZ German keyboard but rather than go through the whole return nonsense I decided I'd keep it and change the keycaps. But the key layout is slightly different, there is one extra key. In case you were wondering! 😂
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If an LGBT+ big gay slant on the story of Christ offends you, have a think how you feel about Jesus, Mary and Joseph all being portrayed as white people.
December 18, 2025 at 9:42 AM
If an LGBT+ big gay slant on the story of Christ offends you, have a think how you feel about Jesus, Mary and Joseph all being portrayed as white people.
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We’re at the point now where people are calling being anti-LLMs as “outrage” as a convenient way to characterise it as unreasonable, and it’s annoying. I’m not outraged, I’m repulsed. I don’t want your stolen shit. It’s gross. You are a fucking loser to me
December 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM
We’re at the point now where people are calling being anti-LLMs as “outrage” as a convenient way to characterise it as unreasonable, and it’s annoying. I’m not outraged, I’m repulsed. I don’t want your stolen shit. It’s gross. You are a fucking loser to me
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"Using LLMs as stand-ins for human subjects amounts to fabricating data" - @emilymbender.bsky.social , @carlbergstrom.com, & @jevinwest.bsky.social
Did you know that from tomorrow, Qualtrics is offering synthetic panels (AI-generated participants)?
Follow me down a rabbit hole I'm calling "doing science is tough and I'm so busy, can't we just make up participants?"
Follow me down a rabbit hole I'm calling "doing science is tough and I'm so busy, can't we just make up participants?"
December 16, 2025 at 8:20 PM
"Using LLMs as stand-ins for human subjects amounts to fabricating data" - @emilymbender.bsky.social , @carlbergstrom.com, & @jevinwest.bsky.social
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FREUDENFREUDE - pleasure derived from observing someone’s good fortune.
December 18, 2025 at 9:24 AM
FREUDENFREUDE - pleasure derived from observing someone’s good fortune.
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According to a new report by a group of anti-poverty researchers, the cost of completely ending extreme poverty would be $318 billion per year. Using targeted direct cash transfers, it would cost around 0.3% of global GDP to ensure that virtually everyone has enough to pay for the absolute basics.
The low, low cost of ending extreme poverty
Less than Americans’ holiday shopping, actually.
voxdotcom.visitlink.me
December 17, 2025 at 2:56 PM
According to a new report by a group of anti-poverty researchers, the cost of completely ending extreme poverty would be $318 billion per year. Using targeted direct cash transfers, it would cost around 0.3% of global GDP to ensure that virtually everyone has enough to pay for the absolute basics.
I’m back in Paris from Dublin. I have two things to say…
1) the staff in Beaumont hospital looking after my Mom are BRILLIANT!
2) I love Aer Lingus. A decent cup of tea on an aircraft is already worth the ticket price but the cabin crew are always tops.
Go raibh míle maith agaibh go leir!
1) the staff in Beaumont hospital looking after my Mom are BRILLIANT!
2) I love Aer Lingus. A decent cup of tea on an aircraft is already worth the ticket price but the cabin crew are always tops.
Go raibh míle maith agaibh go leir!
December 17, 2025 at 8:36 PM
I’m back in Paris from Dublin. I have two things to say…
1) the staff in Beaumont hospital looking after my Mom are BRILLIANT!
2) I love Aer Lingus. A decent cup of tea on an aircraft is already worth the ticket price but the cabin crew are always tops.
Go raibh míle maith agaibh go leir!
1) the staff in Beaumont hospital looking after my Mom are BRILLIANT!
2) I love Aer Lingus. A decent cup of tea on an aircraft is already worth the ticket price but the cabin crew are always tops.
Go raibh míle maith agaibh go leir!
An excellent thread! Thank you, Dan.
Lengthy Thread (1/xxx) 🧵
It's time to retire "Weapons of Mass Destruction" as a phrase.
It's time to retire "Weapons of Mass Destruction" as a phrase.
December 17, 2025 at 12:08 PM
An excellent thread! Thank you, Dan.
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Anyone can become disabled.
Anyone can become chronically ill.
It’s not a choice. It’s not a moral failing. It’s not something you can “try harder” your way out of.
You can be the healthiest person in the world & completely disabled in an instant.
It’s a minority group you can join anytime.
Anyone can become chronically ill.
It’s not a choice. It’s not a moral failing. It’s not something you can “try harder” your way out of.
You can be the healthiest person in the world & completely disabled in an instant.
It’s a minority group you can join anytime.
December 16, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Anyone can become disabled.
Anyone can become chronically ill.
It’s not a choice. It’s not a moral failing. It’s not something you can “try harder” your way out of.
You can be the healthiest person in the world & completely disabled in an instant.
It’s a minority group you can join anytime.
Anyone can become chronically ill.
It’s not a choice. It’s not a moral failing. It’s not something you can “try harder” your way out of.
You can be the healthiest person in the world & completely disabled in an instant.
It’s a minority group you can join anytime.
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These people just wanted white supremacy without all that "personal economic impact" they're feeling. There are people who voted for this fascist scumbag THREE times -- as far as I'm concerned, they're terrible people and should spend the rest of their lives making up for the harm they've done.
A woman that i know who voted for Trump is now making panicked anti-Trump posts.
December 17, 2025 at 9:40 AM
These people just wanted white supremacy without all that "personal economic impact" they're feeling. There are people who voted for this fascist scumbag THREE times -- as far as I'm concerned, they're terrible people and should spend the rest of their lives making up for the harm they've done.
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Normalize hanukiah posting throughout Hanukkah as the lights get more abundant and the darkness gets pushed back.
December 17, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Normalize hanukiah posting throughout Hanukkah as the lights get more abundant and the darkness gets pushed back.
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Good. Robert E. Lee was a traitor who raised his sword against the government the U.S. Capitol represents.
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Statue of Black teen who fought segregation replaces Robert E. Lee at U.S. Capitol
Barbara Rose Johns was only 16 when she led a walkout in 1951 to protest horrendous conditions at her segregated high school for Black students in rural Farmville, Virginia.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 17, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Good. Robert E. Lee was a traitor who raised his sword against the government the U.S. Capitol represents.
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
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Black girls like me grew up constantly being compared to the “welfare queen” stereotype because of this man.
The presidency once served as a reminder of our common humanity. Ronald Reagan described its purpose as building "a nation composed of good and decent people."
December 17, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Black girls like me grew up constantly being compared to the “welfare queen” stereotype because of this man.