Eli Fastow, PhD
@ejfastow.bsky.social
Polymer physics and materials characterization knower | silly walk enjoyer | Philly appreciator | terrible piano player | he/him/his
Opinions my own, but I still think they're nice
Opinions my own, but I still think they're nice
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Eli Fastow, PhD
@ejfastow.bsky.social
· Mar 13
While I originally planned this to be a sci-focused acct, I haven't engaged in the science community as much as I had hoped. With my dissertation deposited, I now feel comfortable going by Dr. Fastow, so this is as good a time as any to fix that - so now for a thread summarizing my dissertation!
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They let you get 6 points at once. Who knew.
November 11, 2025 at 3:37 AM
They let you get 6 points at once. Who knew.
Is there literally anything this weak dope is willing to fight for, or will he fold like a card table every time Republicans threaten his constituents?
Shut our government down and America loses.
2 MILLION Pennsylvanians depend on SNAP to feed their families.
For me, it’s hungry Americans over party.
Paying our military over party.
Paying Capitol Police and federal workers over party.
I choose country over party.
2 MILLION Pennsylvanians depend on SNAP to feed their families.
For me, it’s hungry Americans over party.
Paying our military over party.
Paying Capitol Police and federal workers over party.
I choose country over party.
November 10, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Is there literally anything this weak dope is willing to fight for, or will he fold like a card table every time Republicans threaten his constituents?
This is torah
Who is wise? One who learns from all people.
Who is a fool? One who is content with their own limited understanding of the world.
(Pirkei Avot, Ethics of our Fathers)
Who is a fool? One who is content with their own limited understanding of the world.
(Pirkei Avot, Ethics of our Fathers)
November 5, 2025 at 1:59 AM
This is torah
I watched that game huddled over someone's phone at a party with like a dozen other people, and regardless of the result that was some fun as hell ball. 100 days until pitchers and catchers
November 2, 2025 at 5:06 AM
I watched that game huddled over someone's phone at a party with like a dozen other people, and regardless of the result that was some fun as hell ball. 100 days until pitchers and catchers
This is the world FOPS wants to see
Absolutely deadly behavior causing another crash on Spruce Street at 5th st early this morning. This is on the busiest bike lane in Philly with over 1,500 riders who use it daily.
We deserve so much better than paint and flexposts, we deserve real protection.
We deserve so much better than paint and flexposts, we deserve real protection.
October 27, 2025 at 12:48 AM
This is the world FOPS wants to see
Throw ball to big strong man score points not hard
October 19, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Throw ball to big strong man score points not hard
I've always been a fan of speedy backers, so I've been particularly enjoying watching Dean fly into the backfield today
October 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I've always been a fan of speedy backers, so I've been particularly enjoying watching Dean fly into the backfield today
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or, in the words of the Nac Mac Feegle:
“Free Men! Nae king! Nae quin! Nae laird! Nae master! We willna' be fooled again!”
“Free Men! Nae king! Nae quin! Nae laird! Nae master! We willna' be fooled again!”
October 18, 2025 at 5:39 PM
or, in the words of the Nac Mac Feegle:
“Free Men! Nae king! Nae quin! Nae laird! Nae master! We willna' be fooled again!”
“Free Men! Nae king! Nae quin! Nae laird! Nae master! We willna' be fooled again!”
We should be better as a city than destroying beloved art because of the hecklers' veto
I don’t know what the answer is, but I don’t think it includes needlessly removing free art, and in this case an iconic work of Philly public art, to cater to a few NIMBYs.
October 18, 2025 at 12:47 PM
We should be better as a city than destroying beloved art because of the hecklers' veto
@governor.pa.gov where's that long term funding you promised big guy
October 16, 2025 at 9:33 PM
@governor.pa.gov where's that long term funding you promised big guy
Gelled in the columns
In honor of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.
“full cooling was applied”
“full cooling was applied”
In honour of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.
“a supply chain attack”
“a supply chain attack”
October 13, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Gelled in the columns
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In this house, we believe in the original Parker campaign pledge to literally build 30,000 new units of housing open.substack.com/pub/buildphi...
The H.O.M.E. Bond Should Fund a New Revolving Construction Loan Fund
Don't just spend the money; recycle it
open.substack.com
October 10, 2025 at 12:33 PM
In this house, we believe in the original Parker campaign pledge to literally build 30,000 new units of housing open.substack.com/pub/buildphi...
Dodgers fans (tired): driving home during a loss
Phils fans (wired): bonding with strangers on the BSL after a loss
Phils fans (wired): bonding with strangers on the BSL after a loss
October 9, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Dodgers fans (tired): driving home during a loss
Phils fans (wired): bonding with strangers on the BSL after a loss
Phils fans (wired): bonding with strangers on the BSL after a loss
I never doubted my strong son onion ring
October 9, 2025 at 3:45 AM
I never doubted my strong son onion ring
Save some offense for tomorrow boys (complementary)
October 9, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Save some offense for tomorrow boys (complementary)
21 outs to get it back
October 9, 2025 at 1:53 AM
21 outs to get it back
At least Nola has decent stuff so far
October 9, 2025 at 1:43 AM
At least Nola has decent stuff so far
Devastating loss, but Philly Elmo and the drum line marched past my place tonight. Just a little gift from Hashem when the needle is way over to distraught
October 7, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Devastating loss, but Philly Elmo and the drum line marched past my place tonight. Just a little gift from Hashem when the needle is way over to distraught
:(
October 7, 2025 at 12:43 AM
:(
I find this Georgia bark ad so viscerally uncomfortable that I'm actively considering switching away from progressive
October 5, 2025 at 5:40 PM
I find this Georgia bark ad so viscerally uncomfortable that I'm actively considering switching away from progressive
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Wow
ahem @governor.pa.gov
ahem @governor.pa.gov
Good news about Illinois public transportation, for a change! "Pritzker announces $50.6 billion multi-year infrastructure program" including lots of transit projects.
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capitolfax.com/2025/10/01/p...
@govpritzker.illinois.gov @chicagocta.bsky.social @ctaction.org @betterstreetschicago.org
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capitolfax.com/2025/10/01/p...
@govpritzker.illinois.gov @chicagocta.bsky.social @ctaction.org @betterstreetschicago.org
October 1, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Wow
ahem @governor.pa.gov
ahem @governor.pa.gov
Inky stay winning
OPINION: "Months of increasingly outrageous actions from Trump and his administration, including the absolute disregard of Congress’ power of the purse, have left Democratic leaders with little recourse but to make their stand." — The Inquirer Editorial Board
There are no winners in a government shutdown, but Democrats are right to fight | Editorial
Increasingly outrageous actions from Trump and his administration, including the absolute disregard of Congress’ power of the purse, have left Democratic leaders with little recourse.
www.inquirer.com
October 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Inky stay winning
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Enjoy your baseball team tomorrow. Even if they are terrible. Even if they make you mad and frustrated. The offseason is long and the world is full of horrors. Even very bad baseball is better than waiting for spring.
September 28, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Enjoy your baseball team tomorrow. Even if they are terrible. Even if they make you mad and frustrated. The offseason is long and the world is full of horrors. Even very bad baseball is better than waiting for spring.
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International friends: the cities they hate, put them on a list of best travel destinations, best representations of the greatness of this place. Chicago! New Orleans! L.A.! And of course Philly! Whew, absolutely the vibes.
September 28, 2025 at 2:50 AM
International friends: the cities they hate, put them on a list of best travel destinations, best representations of the greatness of this place. Chicago! New Orleans! L.A.! And of course Philly! Whew, absolutely the vibes.
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In my opinion, the 2nd most important election this November (after CA Redistricting) is the trio of Pennsylvania State Supreme Court retention elections.
Many in PA are unaware, and we need to fix that.
All 3 Justices MUST be retained.
GIFT ARTICLE to read/share.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/u...
Many in PA are unaware, and we need to fix that.
All 3 Justices MUST be retained.
GIFT ARTICLE to read/share.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/u...
Why a Pennsylvania Court Election This November Could Matter in 2028
www.nytimes.com
September 27, 2025 at 2:38 PM
In my opinion, the 2nd most important election this November (after CA Redistricting) is the trio of Pennsylvania State Supreme Court retention elections.
Many in PA are unaware, and we need to fix that.
All 3 Justices MUST be retained.
GIFT ARTICLE to read/share.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/u...
Many in PA are unaware, and we need to fix that.
All 3 Justices MUST be retained.
GIFT ARTICLE to read/share.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/u...