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Shelli Meyers @samiamco.bsky.social · 1h

If you are in New York City, California, New Jersey, or Virginia, it is IMPERATIVE that you vote today, if you haven't already. Please be a hero that helps save democracy and find a better future for all of us.

An "I VOTED" / American flag sticker on a cloth bifold wallet, with a key and an iPod case, on an engraved wood tabletop.

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Shelli Meyers @samiamco.bsky.social · 4d

Every year I try to make a Halloween playlist that isn't full of tired novelty songs. Please enjoy my Halloween 2025 edition!

music.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Halloween 2025

Listen to Halloween 2025 on YouTube Music - a dedicated music app with official songs, music videos, remixes, covers, and more.

music.youtube.com

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Shelli Meyers @samiamco.bsky.social · 13d

It's a complete crap shoot!

kyivindependent.com/why-every-ca...

Why every call with Putin changes Trump’s Ukraine policy

Former U.S. Ambassador Steven Pifer discusses recent U-turn in U.S. President Trump’s policy on Ukraine following a phone call with Putin. Pifer says that Trump can still end Russia’s war if he starts...

kyivindependent.com

Shelli Meyers @samiamco.bsky.social · 25d

Mmm. Bowl O' Cholesterol.

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Shelli Meyers @samiamco.bsky.social · 25d

Well done, MIT. The rest of the targeted universities: please do as well.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...

M.I.T. Rejects a White House Offer for Special Funding Treatment

www.nytimes.com

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Shelli Meyers @samiamco.bsky.social · Oct 2

Well, the ADL self-censoring because Elon Musk didn't like them calling out hate groups could not have come on a more appropriate day than Yom Kippur.

Anti-Defamation League takes down extremism research after Musk leads rightwing backlash

Prominent US Jewish advocacy and anti-hate organization removed over a thousand pages of research

www.theguardian.com

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Shelli Meyers @samiamco.bsky.social · Sep 24

I have whiplash. Happy whiplash, but still.

abcnews.go.com/Internationa...

Zelenskyy praises 'well-informed' Trump after president's Russia war pivot

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised his “productive meeting” with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

abcnews.go.com

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Shelli Meyers @samiamco.bsky.social · Sep 23

I have agreed with both Ted Cruz and Ben Shapiro inside of a single day, and I am now certain that hell has frozen over.

Shelli Meyers @samiamco.bsky.social · Sep 21

In what should come as a surprise to absolutely no one, it turns out that cephalopods have better reasoning and emotional control than toddlers… and probably most adults these days.

www.sciencealert.com/cephalopods-...

Cephalopods Passed a Cognitive Test Intended For Human Children

An eye-opening experiment on cephalopods reinforces why it is so important for us not to underestimate animal intelligence.

www.sciencealert.com

Shelli Meyers @samiamco.bsky.social · Sep 18

The hidden lede: According to the Trump administration, birth control is abortion.

We knew this was coming.

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/h...

$10 Million in Contraceptives Have Been Destroyed on Orders From Trump Officials

www.nytimes.com

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Shelli Meyers @samiamco.bsky.social · Aug 28

Oh good, deporting more firefighters.

Shelli Meyers @samiamco.bsky.social · Aug 28

We have literally just put sanctions on ourselves. 🤦🏻‍♀️

www.cnn.com/2025/08/27/e...

List of places suspending some US parcel shipments as tariff exemption ends | CNN Business

Japan, Australia and Taiwan have joined a growing list of places suspending some parcel shipments to the United States following the implementation of new rules under President Donald Trump’s administ...

www.cnn.com

Shelli Meyers @samiamco.bsky.social · Jul 25

This is my favorite part 🥰

Parker told the panel discussion they had received a note from the show's producers about the episode before broadcast.

"They said, 'OK, but we're gonna blur the penis,' and I said, 'No you're not gonna blur the penis,'' he explained.

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Shelli Meyers @samiamco.bsky.social · Jul 25

Welcome to the Internet, Democratic Party! We have an *embarrassment* of riches for candidates for the "liberal Joe Rogan". Rather than just throwing random money in the search for them, maybe just ask those of us who have been doing the Internet for 35 years?

Reposted by Shelli Meyers

Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · Jul 25

So kinda wild that Marvin Minsky was just…totally wrong in the most fundamental way possible and will end up like Lamarck.

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Shelli Meyers @samiamco.bsky.social · Jul 22

Um, seriously, @nytimes.com? I think we're all over the age of 8.

NYT Spelling Bee layout for 22 July 2026

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Shelli Meyers @samiamco.bsky.social · Jul 20

Stay safe! Slava Ukraini! 🌻🇺🇦

Shelli Meyers @samiamco.bsky.social · Jul 11

Bisexual erasure. They're working their way through the alphabet, until none of us exist anymore.

www.advocate.com/news/bisexua...

After trans people, Trump now erases bisexual people from Stonewall National Monument

The "History and Culture" page no longer includes bisexual rights.

www.advocate.com

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Shelli Meyers @samiamco.bsky.social · Jun 24

Can you give a cite here? Are you talking about WMATA? VRE? MARC? Amtrak?

Shelli Meyers @samiamco.bsky.social · Jun 19

@mentourpilot.bsky.social Petter, you did it!

amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/06/...

NTSB issues rare safety bulletin about potential issues with Boeing 737 Max engines | CNN Business

The National Transportation Safety Board is issuing a rare urgent safety bulletin warning of potential problems with the jet engines on Boeing 737 Max aircraft.

amp.cnn.com

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Shelli Meyers @samiamco.bsky.social · Jun 18

I kinda feel that if a lake cannot freeze at ambient temperatures at any time of year in your locale, you really shouldn't get to have an NHL team.

That being said, congratulations Florida Panthers, on your Stanley Cup win. Again! 😁

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Shelli Meyers @samiamco.bsky.social · Jun 15

I think the troops were very, very in on the joke.

Shelli Meyers @samiamco.bsky.social · Jun 15

From what I've read, it looks more like 20K!

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Shelli Meyers @samiamco.bsky.social · Jun 15

Some parades are awesome! Besides Mardi Gras, there's also Pride, Mummers (Philadelphia), Tournament of Roses (Pasadena), Songkran (Thailand), Dia de los Muertos, sports championships, Carnival (Basel).

Shelli Meyers @samiamco.bsky.social · Jun 15

They also played "Fortunate Son". I think you are headed towards the correct conclusion. 😉

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