Matt
@mvanec.bsky.social
I play with mandolins, cameras, and languages. I work with computers. Find me on Substack at:
https://mvanec.substack.com
https://mvanec.substack.com
Many thanks to the scientists and clinicians who put their livelihoods on the line to keep the ACIP as focused on evidence as it could be, considering the anti-science ijits in control. A 🧵 about the decision from a reliable scientist.
#Healthcare #Vaccination
#Healthcare #Vaccination
1/ ACIP’s meeting last week was disgraceful, unprepared, & chaotic. They voted to roll back the universal #HepB birth dose despite no evidence of harm, and pushed an antibody test that doesn’t reliably guide decisions. This shift will have real consequences—with babies and families paying the price.
December 8, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Many thanks to the scientists and clinicians who put their livelihoods on the line to keep the ACIP as focused on evidence as it could be, considering the anti-science ijits in control. A 🧵 about the decision from a reliable scientist.
#Healthcare #Vaccination
#Healthcare #Vaccination
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December 8, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Given that the Russians quite literally drafted our capitulation plan for Ukraine one has to wonder about whether there wasn’t at least a bit of cutting and pasting here.
"The Kremlin on Sunday welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's new national security strategy and said it largely accorded with Russia's own perceptions, the first time that Moscow has so fulsomely praised such a document from its former Cold War foe."
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Kremlin says new US security strategy accords largely with Russia's view
It was the first time that Moscow has so fulsomely praised such a document from its former Cold War foe.
www.reuters.com
December 7, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Given that the Russians quite literally drafted our capitulation plan for Ukraine one has to wonder about whether there wasn’t at least a bit of cutting and pasting here.
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Fighting Restarts Between Thailand and Cambodia After Trump-led Peace Accord Crumbles
The Royal Thai Armed Forces confirmed that F-16s conducted airstrikes in the disputed border region with Cambodia after Thai soldiers were killed and wounded.
The Royal Thai Armed Forces confirmed that F-16s conducted airstrikes in the disputed border region with Cambodia after Thai soldiers were killed and wounded.
Fighting Restarts Between Thailand and Cambodia After Trump-led Peace Accord Crumbles
The Royal Thai Armed Forces confirmed that F-16s conducted airstrikes in the disputed border region with Cambodia after Thai soldiers were killed and wounded.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Fighting Restarts Between Thailand and Cambodia After Trump-led Peace Accord Crumbles
The Royal Thai Armed Forces confirmed that F-16s conducted airstrikes in the disputed border region with Cambodia after Thai soldiers were killed and wounded.
The Royal Thai Armed Forces confirmed that F-16s conducted airstrikes in the disputed border region with Cambodia after Thai soldiers were killed and wounded.
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Being extremely careful about image/video attribution isn’t JUST important for giving credit to artists and creators. It’s also a way to slightly decrease your chances of spreading deceptive AI slop!
The thing that made me most suspicious was the lack of attribution of any kind. A conveniently perfect light-up sign at the beginning that states the premise of the video but doesn’t mention the facility, for instance. (This is part of why it’s bad to share stuff if you don’t know its provenance!)
December 7, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Being extremely careful about image/video attribution isn’t JUST important for giving credit to artists and creators. It’s also a way to slightly decrease your chances of spreading deceptive AI slop!
Muscovites don't limit atrocities to just #Ukraine. They also export their terror to African countries, like #Mali, or #Sudan with the RSF.
😳 Russian Defense Ministry "Africa Corps" soldiers are accused of killing civilians in Mali, - AP
Amid ongoing fighting in the country, local residents are reporting new serious violations, which they blame on mercenaries from the "Africa Corps"—the organization that replaced the Wagner PMC.
Amid ongoing fighting in the country, local residents are reporting new serious violations, which they blame on mercenaries from the "Africa Corps"—the organization that replaced the Wagner PMC.
December 7, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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☠️ The Economist: Russia lost 1% of its pre-war male population in Ukraine.
In total, Russian losses in dead and wounded amounted to between 1 million and 1.35 million soldiers.
Over the past three years, Russia has been able to occupy an additional 1.45% of Ukrainian territory.
In total, Russian losses in dead and wounded amounted to between 1 million and 1.35 million soldiers.
Over the past three years, Russia has been able to occupy an additional 1.45% of Ukrainian territory.
December 6, 2025 at 1:31 PM
☠️ The Economist: Russia lost 1% of its pre-war male population in Ukraine.
In total, Russian losses in dead and wounded amounted to between 1 million and 1.35 million soldiers.
Over the past three years, Russia has been able to occupy an additional 1.45% of Ukrainian territory.
In total, Russian losses in dead and wounded amounted to between 1 million and 1.35 million soldiers.
Over the past three years, Russia has been able to occupy an additional 1.45% of Ukrainian territory.
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It still matters if things are real
In the comments, people note that it’s AI and the poster responds that he just doesn’t care.
That’s an easy block.
That’s an easy block.
this is AI, as should be obvious by the PICE vest, please stop sharing it.
December 6, 2025 at 6:51 PM
It still matters if things are real
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It’s time for another round of #GoodClimateNews!
December 6, 2025 at 2:48 PM
It’s time for another round of #GoodClimateNews!
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🪖 Russia is preparing for nationwide mobilization.
Sanctions, Ukraine’s strikes on the oil sector, and massive spending on contract soldiers have drained the Kremlin’s finances. Continuing the war against Ukraine will soon be possible only through large-scale mobilization.
Sanctions, Ukraine’s strikes on the oil sector, and massive spending on contract soldiers have drained the Kremlin’s finances. Continuing the war against Ukraine will soon be possible only through large-scale mobilization.
December 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
🪖 Russia is preparing for nationwide mobilization.
Sanctions, Ukraine’s strikes on the oil sector, and massive spending on contract soldiers have drained the Kremlin’s finances. Continuing the war against Ukraine will soon be possible only through large-scale mobilization.
Sanctions, Ukraine’s strikes on the oil sector, and massive spending on contract soldiers have drained the Kremlin’s finances. Continuing the war against Ukraine will soon be possible only through large-scale mobilization.
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Kharkiv hospitals operate in basements now. Surgeries run on generator power. Oxygen gets delivered during air raids.
Three years of bombardment taught them what NATO hasn't learned: resilience is infrastructure, not courage. euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/06/i...
Three years of bombardment taught them what NATO hasn't learned: resilience is infrastructure, not courage. euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/06/i...
I saw how Kharkiv’s hospitals survived bombardment. NATO needs to learn before 2026.
Healthcare resilience is NATO's missing eighth pillar
euromaidanpress.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Kharkiv hospitals operate in basements now. Surgeries run on generator power. Oxygen gets delivered during air raids.
Three years of bombardment taught them what NATO hasn't learned: resilience is infrastructure, not courage. euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/06/i...
Three years of bombardment taught them what NATO hasn't learned: resilience is infrastructure, not courage. euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/06/i...
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IAEA confirmed that the new sarcophagus at Chornobyl lost key safety functions after a drone strike earlier this year,specifically its ability to contain radioactive material.
While no irreversible damage to structural or monitoring systems was found, the agency stresses urgent repairs are needed.
While no irreversible damage to structural or monitoring systems was found, the agency stresses urgent repairs are needed.
December 6, 2025 at 11:51 AM
IAEA confirmed that the new sarcophagus at Chornobyl lost key safety functions after a drone strike earlier this year,specifically its ability to contain radioactive material.
While no irreversible damage to structural or monitoring systems was found, the agency stresses urgent repairs are needed.
While no irreversible damage to structural or monitoring systems was found, the agency stresses urgent repairs are needed.
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‼️ Chornobyl protective shield can no longer perform key safety function after drone strike, UN says
Chornobyl protective shield can no longer perform key safety function after drone strike, UN says
The New Safe Confinement (NSC) structure at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), built to contain radioactive material from the 1986 disaster, has been unable to perform its main safety function a...
www.pravda.com.ua
December 6, 2025 at 12:21 PM
‼️ Chornobyl protective shield can no longer perform key safety function after drone strike, UN says
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After reading the 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy, seeing Scott Bessent say that the US remains an ally of China, and reading Musk call for dismantling the EU, I just want to scream into the void, because it feels like we are sliding back into late 19th century imperialism led by a kakistocrats
December 6, 2025 at 1:01 PM
After reading the 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy, seeing Scott Bessent say that the US remains an ally of China, and reading Musk call for dismantling the EU, I just want to scream into the void, because it feels like we are sliding back into late 19th century imperialism led by a kakistocrats
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Ukrainians had to spend last night in the subway again. This time, on Saint Nicholas Eve.
There’s something incomprehensibly evil about wanting to murder people. It’s symbolically sadistic to do it on holidays.
Protect people from russia:
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
There’s something incomprehensibly evil about wanting to murder people. It’s symbolically sadistic to do it on holidays.
Protect people from russia:
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
December 6, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Ukrainians had to spend last night in the subway again. This time, on Saint Nicholas Eve.
There’s something incomprehensibly evil about wanting to murder people. It’s symbolically sadistic to do it on holidays.
Protect people from russia:
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
There’s something incomprehensibly evil about wanting to murder people. It’s symbolically sadistic to do it on holidays.
Protect people from russia:
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
Spent more money, got fewer products for that more-money. Thanks, Donold.
Rising costs, driven by rising inflation and Trump’s disastrous tariffs, kept discounts flat compared to 2024, Reuters reported.
So while consumers may have spent more money on Black Friday than in previous years, shoppers checked out with far fewer items, according to Salesforce. trib.al/pfY39ve
So while consumers may have spent more money on Black Friday than in previous years, shoppers checked out with far fewer items, according to Salesforce. trib.al/pfY39ve
December 6, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Spent more money, got fewer products for that more-money. Thanks, Donold.
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As long as Spotify is willing to take money from ICE, they don’t need (or deserve) free advertising for Spotify Wrapped: indivisible.org/cancel-spotify?source=bluesky
December 6, 2025 at 1:06 AM
As long as Spotify is willing to take money from ICE, they don’t need (or deserve) free advertising for Spotify Wrapped: indivisible.org/cancel-spotify?source=bluesky
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I received a "Critical Account Security Alert" from "Apple."
It purports that someone tried to charge $143.95 to my account and wants me to log-in with my password.
A quick Google search revealed that "$143.95" has been charged to THOUSANDS of Apple accounts.
I hate being scammed by the lazy.
It purports that someone tried to charge $143.95 to my account and wants me to log-in with my password.
A quick Google search revealed that "$143.95" has been charged to THOUSANDS of Apple accounts.
I hate being scammed by the lazy.
December 6, 2025 at 1:43 AM
I received a "Critical Account Security Alert" from "Apple."
It purports that someone tried to charge $143.95 to my account and wants me to log-in with my password.
A quick Google search revealed that "$143.95" has been charged to THOUSANDS of Apple accounts.
I hate being scammed by the lazy.
It purports that someone tried to charge $143.95 to my account and wants me to log-in with my password.
A quick Google search revealed that "$143.95" has been charged to THOUSANDS of Apple accounts.
I hate being scammed by the lazy.
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We’re knocking every door in Andersonville this Saturday and Sunday, talking with every neighbor we can.
Join me and @demiforillinois.bsky.social for hot chocolate, crafting, and great conversation:
Join me and @demiforillinois.bsky.social for hot chocolate, crafting, and great conversation:
December 6, 2025 at 1:49 AM
We’re knocking every door in Andersonville this Saturday and Sunday, talking with every neighbor we can.
Join me and @demiforillinois.bsky.social for hot chocolate, crafting, and great conversation:
Join me and @demiforillinois.bsky.social for hot chocolate, crafting, and great conversation:
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6 December 1869 | A Lithuanian Jew, Isak Leimann, was born in Vilnius. He emigrated to Norway.
He arrived in #Auschwitz with his two children, Bernhard & Dina, on 1 December 1942. Isak & Dina were murdered in a gas chamber. Bernhard perished in the camp in January 1943.
He arrived in #Auschwitz with his two children, Bernhard & Dina, on 1 December 1942. Isak & Dina were murdered in a gas chamber. Bernhard perished in the camp in January 1943.
December 6, 2025 at 3:00 AM
6 December 1869 | A Lithuanian Jew, Isak Leimann, was born in Vilnius. He emigrated to Norway.
He arrived in #Auschwitz with his two children, Bernhard & Dina, on 1 December 1942. Isak & Dina were murdered in a gas chamber. Bernhard perished in the camp in January 1943.
He arrived in #Auschwitz with his two children, Bernhard & Dina, on 1 December 1942. Isak & Dina were murdered in a gas chamber. Bernhard perished in the camp in January 1943.
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So many parts of war feel so surreal. all these explosions , building shaking, my city being attacked by actual missiles, - and yet, somehow, nobody is scared, or panicking, I packed my back pack with documents and valuables, my sister says goodnight to me as I prepare my bed in the hallway :
December 6, 2025 at 12:25 AM
So many parts of war feel so surreal. all these explosions , building shaking, my city being attacked by actual missiles, - and yet, somehow, nobody is scared, or panicking, I packed my back pack with documents and valuables, my sister says goodnight to me as I prepare my bed in the hallway :
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You probably have no idea what I’m painting here. It looks weird. But eventually, it will be an awesome representation of how we combine telescope data to better understand the universe!
Cat’s Paw Nebula 🐾
rectangles = infrared, JWST
black & white = visible light, Hubble (lower resolution)
Cat’s Paw Nebula 🐾
rectangles = infrared, JWST
black & white = visible light, Hubble (lower resolution)
December 5, 2025 at 5:27 AM
You probably have no idea what I’m painting here. It looks weird. But eventually, it will be an awesome representation of how we combine telescope data to better understand the universe!
Cat’s Paw Nebula 🐾
rectangles = infrared, JWST
black & white = visible light, Hubble (lower resolution)
Cat’s Paw Nebula 🐾
rectangles = infrared, JWST
black & white = visible light, Hubble (lower resolution)
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I’m still pissed that the COP30 agreement didn’t include text about phasing out fossil fuels, but I don’t want you to think that no progress happened in Belém.
That’s why I cover four of my favorite stories from COP30 in the latest edition of Good Climate News which now has over 24,000 subscribers!
That’s why I cover four of my favorite stories from COP30 in the latest edition of Good Climate News which now has over 24,000 subscribers!
Edition 31: December 5, 2025
From floods to fires to big polluters taking over negotiations, COP30 felt like a climate disaster fever dream, but that doesn't mean there wasn't any progress.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:05 PM
I’m still pissed that the COP30 agreement didn’t include text about phasing out fossil fuels, but I don’t want you to think that no progress happened in Belém.
That’s why I cover four of my favorite stories from COP30 in the latest edition of Good Climate News which now has over 24,000 subscribers!
That’s why I cover four of my favorite stories from COP30 in the latest edition of Good Climate News which now has over 24,000 subscribers!
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Trump increased U.S. military spending to record levels.
He bombed Iran without approval from Congress.
He's launched deadly air strikes on fishing boats in the Caribbean — while presenting no evidence to back up allegations of drug smuggling.
"The peace president."
He bombed Iran without approval from Congress.
He's launched deadly air strikes on fishing boats in the Caribbean — while presenting no evidence to back up allegations of drug smuggling.
"The peace president."
December 5, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Trump increased U.S. military spending to record levels.
He bombed Iran without approval from Congress.
He's launched deadly air strikes on fishing boats in the Caribbean — while presenting no evidence to back up allegations of drug smuggling.
"The peace president."
He bombed Iran without approval from Congress.
He's launched deadly air strikes on fishing boats in the Caribbean — while presenting no evidence to back up allegations of drug smuggling.
"The peace president."