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@madradstarchild.bsky.social
· Apr 13
Mask up in public spaces, and unless you’re allergic to the ingredients, vaccinate. Diseases will continue to evolve, and global warming will worsen the impact due to increased transmission rates and decreased air quality. Herd immunity only works if we acknowledge that we’re all in this together!
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If new proposals detailed in an FDA memo are put into place, experts told me it would mean the end of annual flu shots. And end of most vaccines for pregnant people. And maybe the end of updates to pneumonia vaccines. And more.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-va...
www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-va...
FDA official proposes ‘impossible’ standards for vaccine testing that could curtail access to immunizations
www.cidrap.umn.edu
December 3, 2025 at 1:43 PM
If new proposals detailed in an FDA memo are put into place, experts told me it would mean the end of annual flu shots. And end of most vaccines for pregnant people. And maybe the end of updates to pneumonia vaccines. And more.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-va...
www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-va...
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Hi this is horrific
If new proposals detailed in an FDA memo are put into place, experts told me it would mean the end of annual flu shots. And end of most vaccines for pregnant people. And maybe the end of updates to pneumonia vaccines. And more.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-va...
www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-va...
FDA official proposes ‘impossible’ standards for vaccine testing that could curtail access to immunizations
www.cidrap.umn.edu
December 4, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Hi this is horrific
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Hadivist [HAD-ih-vist]
(excl.)
- An expression of regret for making a mistake, a pang of remorse for having done something in ignorance.
(excl.)
- An expression of regret for making a mistake, a pang of remorse for having done something in ignorance.
December 4, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Hadivist [HAD-ih-vist]
(excl.)
- An expression of regret for making a mistake, a pang of remorse for having done something in ignorance.
(excl.)
- An expression of regret for making a mistake, a pang of remorse for having done something in ignorance.
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While Spotify is in the national conversation this week, we’re hoping you will continue to boycott the platform and urge others to do the same until Spotify stops running recruitment ads for ICE: indivisible.org/cancel-spoti...
December 3, 2025 at 5:38 PM
While Spotify is in the national conversation this week, we’re hoping you will continue to boycott the platform and urge others to do the same until Spotify stops running recruitment ads for ICE: indivisible.org/cancel-spoti...
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Social media is full of people sharing their Spotify Wrapped results — while Spotify is full of ICE recruitment ads.
As long as Spotify is willing to take money from ICE, they don’t need (and don’t deserve) free advertising on our social feeds.
As long as Spotify is willing to take money from ICE, they don’t need (and don’t deserve) free advertising on our social feeds.
December 3, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Social media is full of people sharing their Spotify Wrapped results — while Spotify is full of ICE recruitment ads.
As long as Spotify is willing to take money from ICE, they don’t need (and don’t deserve) free advertising on our social feeds.
As long as Spotify is willing to take money from ICE, they don’t need (and don’t deserve) free advertising on our social feeds.
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🚨🚨🚨
URGENT HELP NEEDED!
Their ceiling is CAVING IN with water flooding!
I had an upstairs neighbor’s apartment get a burst pipe once and collapse our ceiling, and it left us living in a hotel for 4 months.
I do NOT want anyone else to suffer this, please send any support at all you can!
URGENT HELP NEEDED!
Their ceiling is CAVING IN with water flooding!
I had an upstairs neighbor’s apartment get a burst pipe once and collapse our ceiling, and it left us living in a hotel for 4 months.
I do NOT want anyone else to suffer this, please send any support at all you can!
December 3, 2025 at 1:53 PM
🚨🚨🚨
URGENT HELP NEEDED!
Their ceiling is CAVING IN with water flooding!
I had an upstairs neighbor’s apartment get a burst pipe once and collapse our ceiling, and it left us living in a hotel for 4 months.
I do NOT want anyone else to suffer this, please send any support at all you can!
URGENT HELP NEEDED!
Their ceiling is CAVING IN with water flooding!
I had an upstairs neighbor’s apartment get a burst pipe once and collapse our ceiling, and it left us living in a hotel for 4 months.
I do NOT want anyone else to suffer this, please send any support at all you can!
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A friend with a new baby asked guests to mask in order to hold her baby. A relative refused to mask & broke down in tears about her "restrictions"
As a reminder, babies <6 months have the 2nd highest hospitalization rate from Covid after adults 75+ & are too young to be vaxxed
As a reminder, babies <6 months have the 2nd highest hospitalization rate from Covid after adults 75+ & are too young to be vaxxed
December 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
A friend with a new baby asked guests to mask in order to hold her baby. A relative refused to mask & broke down in tears about her "restrictions"
As a reminder, babies <6 months have the 2nd highest hospitalization rate from Covid after adults 75+ & are too young to be vaxxed
As a reminder, babies <6 months have the 2nd highest hospitalization rate from Covid after adults 75+ & are too young to be vaxxed
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BREAKING: All House Democrats have signed our discharge petition to extend the ACA tax credits.
That makes 214.
We can protect health care and lower costs — if only 4 Republicans will join us.
That makes 214.
We can protect health care and lower costs — if only 4 Republicans will join us.
December 3, 2025 at 3:55 PM
BREAKING: All House Democrats have signed our discharge petition to extend the ACA tax credits.
That makes 214.
We can protect health care and lower costs — if only 4 Republicans will join us.
That makes 214.
We can protect health care and lower costs — if only 4 Republicans will join us.
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It’s been six years since the first reported case of SARSCov2.
It’s never too late to wear a mask.
It’s never too late to clean the air.
Every infection avoided or delayed is a win for long term health.
We can drastically reduce transmission if everyone does their part.
It’s never too late to wear a mask.
It’s never too late to clean the air.
Every infection avoided or delayed is a win for long term health.
We can drastically reduce transmission if everyone does their part.
December 1, 2025 at 3:33 AM
It’s been six years since the first reported case of SARSCov2.
It’s never too late to wear a mask.
It’s never too late to clean the air.
Every infection avoided or delayed is a win for long term health.
We can drastically reduce transmission if everyone does their part.
It’s never too late to wear a mask.
It’s never too late to clean the air.
Every infection avoided or delayed is a win for long term health.
We can drastically reduce transmission if everyone does their part.
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At a minimum, please wear a well-fitting mask in airports and on planes, and in healthcare settings. If people did this, COVID transmission would fall demonstrably. It’s not that hard, and it’s not all or nothing. It’s also not just a cold—it’s an organ-damaging virus.
It’s been six years since the first reported case of SARSCov2.
It’s never too late to wear a mask.
It’s never too late to clean the air.
Every infection avoided or delayed is a win for long term health.
We can drastically reduce transmission if everyone does their part.
It’s never too late to wear a mask.
It’s never too late to clean the air.
Every infection avoided or delayed is a win for long term health.
We can drastically reduce transmission if everyone does their part.
December 1, 2025 at 6:25 PM
At a minimum, please wear a well-fitting mask in airports and on planes, and in healthcare settings. If people did this, COVID transmission would fall demonstrably. It’s not that hard, and it’s not all or nothing. It’s also not just a cold—it’s an organ-damaging virus.
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At 404 Media, we also talk to experts and those impacted by policies like book bans while the US government continues to push through safeguards on AI with tech giants.
Here, author @maggietokudahall.bsky.social and president of @authorsabb.bsky.social gives us perspective.
Here, author @maggietokudahall.bsky.social and president of @authorsabb.bsky.social gives us perspective.
December 2, 2025 at 12:59 AM
At 404 Media, we also talk to experts and those impacted by policies like book bans while the US government continues to push through safeguards on AI with tech giants.
Here, author @maggietokudahall.bsky.social and president of @authorsabb.bsky.social gives us perspective.
Here, author @maggietokudahall.bsky.social and president of @authorsabb.bsky.social gives us perspective.
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Psst! Registration ends in a few days!
I'll be doing an online workshop on character creation and development for Blue Stoop on December 7th! Interested? Register and pay here: www.bluestoop.org/classes/p/nk...
Finding the Heart of Your Story, a masterclass with N.K. Jemisin — Blue Stoop
Building a character is building a world of one; defining them, shaping them, and changing them is what a story is for. In this craft-first virtual masterclass, award winning author N. K. Jemisin will...
www.bluestoop.org
December 2, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Psst! Registration ends in a few days!
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After a pause, we are once again accepting pitches for games.
If you've designed a TTRPG (especially one built on PbtA, Forged in the Dark, or Fate) that's near-complete, you can find details about how to pitch us (and the services we provide) here:
evilhat.com/game-submiss...
If you've designed a TTRPG (especially one built on PbtA, Forged in the Dark, or Fate) that's near-complete, you can find details about how to pitch us (and the services we provide) here:
evilhat.com/game-submiss...
December 1, 2025 at 7:08 PM
After a pause, we are once again accepting pitches for games.
If you've designed a TTRPG (especially one built on PbtA, Forged in the Dark, or Fate) that's near-complete, you can find details about how to pitch us (and the services we provide) here:
evilhat.com/game-submiss...
If you've designed a TTRPG (especially one built on PbtA, Forged in the Dark, or Fate) that's near-complete, you can find details about how to pitch us (and the services we provide) here:
evilhat.com/game-submiss...
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Read the full article: whn.global/covid-is-dif...
#COVID #LongCOVID #PublicHealth #InfectionPrevention #SARSCOV2
#COVID #LongCOVID #PublicHealth #InfectionPrevention #SARSCOV2
COVID Is Different - WHN
This is the eighth of a series of posts on Long COVID by David Brasure. See parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. I get it. You think COVID isn’t that dangerous anymore. You think it’s just like all the othe...
whn.global
December 1, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Read the full article: whn.global/covid-is-dif...
#COVID #LongCOVID #PublicHealth #InfectionPrevention #SARSCOV2
#COVID #LongCOVID #PublicHealth #InfectionPrevention #SARSCOV2
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COVID isn’t acting like the viruses most of us grew up with, and treating it like “just a cold” is putting people at real risk. David Brasure breaks down why SARS-CoV-2 is fundamentally different, how it causes long-term damage, and what we can do to protect ourselves.
December 1, 2025 at 6:40 PM
COVID isn’t acting like the viruses most of us grew up with, and treating it like “just a cold” is putting people at real risk. David Brasure breaks down why SARS-CoV-2 is fundamentally different, how it causes long-term damage, and what we can do to protect ourselves.
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If you don’t know, now you know. Mask now or suffer serious health consequences later. 😷
COVID isn’t acting like the viruses most of us grew up with, and treating it like “just a cold” is putting people at real risk. David Brasure breaks down why SARS-CoV-2 is fundamentally different, how it causes long-term damage, and what we can do to protect ourselves.
December 1, 2025 at 7:16 PM
If you don’t know, now you know. Mask now or suffer serious health consequences later. 😷
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Absquatulate [ab-SKWAH-chyuh-leyt]
(v.)
- To leave abruptly; abscond or run off.
- To get out of Dodge; to Bug out; G.T.F.O.
Used in a sentence:
“The rapidly approaching sirens of the local constabulary were all the motivation Mortimer required to absquatulate post haste.”
(v.)
- To leave abruptly; abscond or run off.
- To get out of Dodge; to Bug out; G.T.F.O.
Used in a sentence:
“The rapidly approaching sirens of the local constabulary were all the motivation Mortimer required to absquatulate post haste.”
December 2, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Absquatulate [ab-SKWAH-chyuh-leyt]
(v.)
- To leave abruptly; abscond or run off.
- To get out of Dodge; to Bug out; G.T.F.O.
Used in a sentence:
“The rapidly approaching sirens of the local constabulary were all the motivation Mortimer required to absquatulate post haste.”
(v.)
- To leave abruptly; abscond or run off.
- To get out of Dodge; to Bug out; G.T.F.O.
Used in a sentence:
“The rapidly approaching sirens of the local constabulary were all the motivation Mortimer required to absquatulate post haste.”
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Bibliognost [BIB-lee-uh-nahst]
(n.)
- A well-read person with wide knowledge of books.
Use:
“Gerald soon discovered that his years as a quiet bibliognost had been unwitting training for his new post as head librarian, where every patron appeared to require the services of a human card catalog.”
(n.)
- A well-read person with wide knowledge of books.
Use:
“Gerald soon discovered that his years as a quiet bibliognost had been unwitting training for his new post as head librarian, where every patron appeared to require the services of a human card catalog.”
November 25, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Bibliognost [BIB-lee-uh-nahst]
(n.)
- A well-read person with wide knowledge of books.
Use:
“Gerald soon discovered that his years as a quiet bibliognost had been unwitting training for his new post as head librarian, where every patron appeared to require the services of a human card catalog.”
(n.)
- A well-read person with wide knowledge of books.
Use:
“Gerald soon discovered that his years as a quiet bibliognost had been unwitting training for his new post as head librarian, where every patron appeared to require the services of a human card catalog.”
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Hiraeth (HEE-reyeth)
(n.)
- An intense longing for a home you can’t return to, or that never was.
Used in a sentence:
“And evermore, deep in his small and ancient brest, there stirred a sorrow sharp as winter wind—a hiraeth for the numinous lands of Faerie that slipt into legend many ages agone.”
(n.)
- An intense longing for a home you can’t return to, or that never was.
Used in a sentence:
“And evermore, deep in his small and ancient brest, there stirred a sorrow sharp as winter wind—a hiraeth for the numinous lands of Faerie that slipt into legend many ages agone.”
November 26, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Hiraeth (HEE-reyeth)
(n.)
- An intense longing for a home you can’t return to, or that never was.
Used in a sentence:
“And evermore, deep in his small and ancient brest, there stirred a sorrow sharp as winter wind—a hiraeth for the numinous lands of Faerie that slipt into legend many ages agone.”
(n.)
- An intense longing for a home you can’t return to, or that never was.
Used in a sentence:
“And evermore, deep in his small and ancient brest, there stirred a sorrow sharp as winter wind—a hiraeth for the numinous lands of Faerie that slipt into legend many ages agone.”
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Quanked [kwangkt]
(adj.)
- Overpowered by fatigue.
- Exhausted or reduced in strength, as by labor or exertion; fatigued; sleepy.
Origin uncertain
Used in a sentence:
“After sprunting all weekend, then frooncing to get to work on time, I’m well quanked.”
(adj.)
- Overpowered by fatigue.
- Exhausted or reduced in strength, as by labor or exertion; fatigued; sleepy.
Origin uncertain
Used in a sentence:
“After sprunting all weekend, then frooncing to get to work on time, I’m well quanked.”
November 24, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Quanked [kwangkt]
(adj.)
- Overpowered by fatigue.
- Exhausted or reduced in strength, as by labor or exertion; fatigued; sleepy.
Origin uncertain
Used in a sentence:
“After sprunting all weekend, then frooncing to get to work on time, I’m well quanked.”
(adj.)
- Overpowered by fatigue.
- Exhausted or reduced in strength, as by labor or exertion; fatigued; sleepy.
Origin uncertain
Used in a sentence:
“After sprunting all weekend, then frooncing to get to work on time, I’m well quanked.”
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commission for Keyole of Mori LaMont the Necromancer
[commissions open ✨ patrons get early access and discounts]
#art #digitalart #commission #characterdesign #unicorn #fantasyart #artcommission #necromancer #dndart #dnd #painttoolsai #xppen #noaiart #blackartists
[commissions open ✨ patrons get early access and discounts]
#art #digitalart #commission #characterdesign #unicorn #fantasyart #artcommission #necromancer #dndart #dnd #painttoolsai #xppen #noaiart #blackartists
November 23, 2025 at 10:55 PM
commission for Keyole of Mori LaMont the Necromancer
[commissions open ✨ patrons get early access and discounts]
#art #digitalart #commission #characterdesign #unicorn #fantasyart #artcommission #necromancer #dndart #dnd #painttoolsai #xppen #noaiart #blackartists
[commissions open ✨ patrons get early access and discounts]
#art #digitalart #commission #characterdesign #unicorn #fantasyart #artcommission #necromancer #dndart #dnd #painttoolsai #xppen #noaiart #blackartists
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Frieren thinkin "whoa wait how do you even do that?"
#art #digitalart #frierenbeyondjourneysend #characterdesign #artchallenge #sousounofrieren #frierenart #Headcanon #blackanime #animeart #painttoolsai #xppen #noaiart
#art #digitalart #frierenbeyondjourneysend #characterdesign #artchallenge #sousounofrieren #frierenart #Headcanon #blackanime #animeart #painttoolsai #xppen #noaiart
November 22, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Frieren thinkin "whoa wait how do you even do that?"
#art #digitalart #frierenbeyondjourneysend #characterdesign #artchallenge #sousounofrieren #frierenart #Headcanon #blackanime #animeart #painttoolsai #xppen #noaiart
#art #digitalart #frierenbeyondjourneysend #characterdesign #artchallenge #sousounofrieren #frierenart #Headcanon #blackanime #animeart #painttoolsai #xppen #noaiart
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Scurryfunge [SKUR-ee-funj]
(v.)
- To rush around cleaning the house when company is on their way over.
(n.)
- The act of rushing to clean one’s home in preparation for impending company.
(v.)
- To rush around cleaning the house when company is on their way over.
(n.)
- The act of rushing to clean one’s home in preparation for impending company.
November 22, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Scurryfunge [SKUR-ee-funj]
(v.)
- To rush around cleaning the house when company is on their way over.
(n.)
- The act of rushing to clean one’s home in preparation for impending company.
(v.)
- To rush around cleaning the house when company is on their way over.
(n.)
- The act of rushing to clean one’s home in preparation for impending company.
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Public transit should be better everywhere!!! I want good public transit in my home state!!!
November 19, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Public transit should be better everywhere!!! I want good public transit in my home state!!!
PSA: Mask up in public, get vaccinated, & stay home when you feel sick.
A new strain of flu is already in North America, and COVID, RSV, pneumonia, & cold season is here too.
Prevent illness and protect yourself & others, public health is a team effort!
#MaskUp #VaccinesAreSafeAndEffective
A new strain of flu is already in North America, and COVID, RSV, pneumonia, & cold season is here too.
Prevent illness and protect yourself & others, public health is a team effort!
#MaskUp #VaccinesAreSafeAndEffective
November 19, 2025 at 5:21 AM
PSA: Mask up in public, get vaccinated, & stay home when you feel sick.
A new strain of flu is already in North America, and COVID, RSV, pneumonia, & cold season is here too.
Prevent illness and protect yourself & others, public health is a team effort!
#MaskUp #VaccinesAreSafeAndEffective
A new strain of flu is already in North America, and COVID, RSV, pneumonia, & cold season is here too.
Prevent illness and protect yourself & others, public health is a team effort!
#MaskUp #VaccinesAreSafeAndEffective