Timothy Erick, PhD
@drtimothyerick.bsky.social
Senior Science Writer, Breast Oncology Center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
@sheologian.bsky.social In your region of North Carolina, is it normal for a few motorists to lose control every time it rains? I lived in Conover for 2 years and commuted to Charlotte and back every weekday. During those big summer rains, I would always see 2-3 cars in a ditch alongside Highway 16.
December 5, 2025 at 6:05 PM
@sheologian.bsky.social In your region of North Carolina, is it normal for a few motorists to lose control every time it rains? I lived in Conover for 2 years and commuted to Charlotte and back every weekday. During those big summer rains, I would always see 2-3 cars in a ditch alongside Highway 16.
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Deep Space Nine Oh Two One Oh
🚨 BREAKING - New Star Trek: #StarfleetAcademy Poster!
The first season of the new #StarTrek live-action series premieres January 15th on Paramount+
🖖 Will YOU be watching?
The first season of the new #StarTrek live-action series premieres January 15th on Paramount+
🖖 Will YOU be watching?
December 4, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Deep Space Nine Oh Two One Oh
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I refuse to give that greedheaded libertarian space in my head as a hero. But the sonofabitch has been consistent on extrajudicial killings by presidents since al-Awlaki and if he keeps this up, I going to be really pissed off at whatever measure of grudging respect I'll have to supply.
Rand Paul tells me that he wants the full video of the Venezuelan boat strike released.
“And I think if the public sees images of people clinging to boat debris and being blown up, I think that there is a chance that finally, the public will get interested enough in this to stop this.”
“And I think if the public sees images of people clinging to boat debris and being blown up, I think that there is a chance that finally, the public will get interested enough in this to stop this.”
December 4, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I refuse to give that greedheaded libertarian space in my head as a hero. But the sonofabitch has been consistent on extrajudicial killings by presidents since al-Awlaki and if he keeps this up, I going to be really pissed off at whatever measure of grudging respect I'll have to supply.
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It's always the last patient of the day who has a Chinese menu in his hand, looking for a place called Lee Ho Fooks
December 4, 2025 at 1:04 AM
It's always the last patient of the day who has a Chinese menu in his hand, looking for a place called Lee Ho Fooks
Really growing uneasy seeing all the businesses with names like "Ken's Konstruction Kompany" or "Karen's Kustom Kreations."
November 19, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Really growing uneasy seeing all the businesses with names like "Ken's Konstruction Kompany" or "Karen's Kustom Kreations."
Look at Panda Express! I honestly had no idea it was ranked second.
Once the top U.S. fast-casual chain, Panera has dipped to number three, falling behind Chipotle and Panda Express.
Now, to try to win back consumers, the chain plans to reinvest in the business and undo many previously implemented cost-cutting measures, it said Tuesday.
Full story: cnb.cx/487BuFk
Now, to try to win back consumers, the chain plans to reinvest in the business and undo many previously implemented cost-cutting measures, it said Tuesday.
Full story: cnb.cx/487BuFk
November 19, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Look at Panda Express! I honestly had no idea it was ranked second.
I must not fear.
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
Nothing bad can happen.
It can only good happen.
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
Nothing bad can happen.
It can only good happen.
November 19, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I must not fear.
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
Nothing bad can happen.
It can only good happen.
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
Nothing bad can happen.
It can only good happen.
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mr president sir theres a story coming about how you intervened to help a sex criminal. no sir, not that sex criminal you helped….no not that one either…sir, please stop guessing sex criminals that you helped. ill give you a hint sir, hes a trafficker. no sir, not that trafficker a different one
NEW: When Andrew Tate landed in the US, Customs & Border Protection seized his electronic devices. But @propublica.org found that a White House official told DHS to return the devices, emphasizing that the request came from the White House.
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
Federal authorities were chided for seizing electronic devices from Tate and his brother, and told to return them, records and interviews show. Experts said the intervention was highly inappropriate.
www.propublica.org
November 18, 2025 at 1:10 PM
mr president sir theres a story coming about how you intervened to help a sex criminal. no sir, not that sex criminal you helped….no not that one either…sir, please stop guessing sex criminals that you helped. ill give you a hint sir, hes a trafficker. no sir, not that trafficker a different one
EVERYTHING is more expensive this year. "Here's how to navigate higher prices" = "If I want this thing, I guess I'll just have to pay more for it."
Wholesale prices for a turkey have jumped 40% from a year ago. n.pr/4phUXtP
Thanksgiving could be more expensive this year. Here's how to navigate higher prices
Wholesale prices for a turkey have jumped 40% from a year ago.
n.pr
November 17, 2025 at 5:57 PM
EVERYTHING is more expensive this year. "Here's how to navigate higher prices" = "If I want this thing, I guess I'll just have to pay more for it."
Why did every Microsoft product suddenly get worse about 6 months ago? Word defaults to saving every document to my last visited folder instead of each document's original folder, which it used to do. I basically have to beg Outlook to attach a file to an email.
November 17, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Why did every Microsoft product suddenly get worse about 6 months ago? Word defaults to saving every document to my last visited folder instead of each document's original folder, which it used to do. I basically have to beg Outlook to attach a file to an email.
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If you say things on TV like "Raping an 8yo is worse than raping a 15yo" you should be launched into a volcano
November 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
If you say things on TV like "Raping an 8yo is worse than raping a 15yo" you should be launched into a volcano
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During his campaign, Trump (& RFK) promised to rein in the use of dangerous pesticides, but the EPA has loosened oversight and is accelerating pesticide approvals.
Notably, the top 4 positions in the new Trump EPA’s chemical safety office are held by former pesticide and chemical industry lobbyists
Notably, the top 4 positions in the new Trump EPA’s chemical safety office are held by former pesticide and chemical industry lobbyists
Trump officials set to approve ‘forever chemical’ as pesticide ingredient
Critics say that fifth Pfas Trump’s EPA has proposed for approval this year would put food and water supply at risk
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:42 PM
During his campaign, Trump (& RFK) promised to rein in the use of dangerous pesticides, but the EPA has loosened oversight and is accelerating pesticide approvals.
Notably, the top 4 positions in the new Trump EPA’s chemical safety office are held by former pesticide and chemical industry lobbyists
Notably, the top 4 positions in the new Trump EPA’s chemical safety office are held by former pesticide and chemical industry lobbyists
People who devote this much time and energy to doing stupid shit probably never face any real challenges in life. "I am going to make a conscious effort to not wash my hands after I pee!" Dude has way too much time on his hands, nothing productive to do.
November 10, 2025 at 8:11 PM
People who devote this much time and energy to doing stupid shit probably never face any real challenges in life. "I am going to make a conscious effort to not wash my hands after I pee!" Dude has way too much time on his hands, nothing productive to do.
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[update]
- you have received a $2,000 direct deposit in your Flexible Spending Account courtesy of President Trump
[update]
- you have received your Hospital - Invoice.pdf for $109,563.98
[update]
- Flexible Spending Account balance is now negative $107,563.98
- you have received a $2,000 direct deposit in your Flexible Spending Account courtesy of President Trump
[update]
- you have received your Hospital - Invoice.pdf for $109,563.98
[update]
- Flexible Spending Account balance is now negative $107,563.98
November 10, 2025 at 12:33 AM
[update]
- you have received a $2,000 direct deposit in your Flexible Spending Account courtesy of President Trump
[update]
- you have received your Hospital - Invoice.pdf for $109,563.98
[update]
- Flexible Spending Account balance is now negative $107,563.98
- you have received a $2,000 direct deposit in your Flexible Spending Account courtesy of President Trump
[update]
- you have received your Hospital - Invoice.pdf for $109,563.98
[update]
- Flexible Spending Account balance is now negative $107,563.98
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this looks like a trick daffy duck would put up to get bugs bunny into "the oval office"
November 5, 2025 at 11:04 PM
this looks like a trick daffy duck would put up to get bugs bunny into "the oval office"
I'm starting to have some hope that the parasocial fondness a lot of people have for Trump isn't enough to overcome the dismal reality of rising prices, stagnant wages, mass layoffs, and rampant government corruption.
November 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
I'm starting to have some hope that the parasocial fondness a lot of people have for Trump isn't enough to overcome the dismal reality of rising prices, stagnant wages, mass layoffs, and rampant government corruption.
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ozymandias, king of queens
November 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
ozymandias, king of queens
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Mike Johnson doesn't know sh*t
October 22, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Mike Johnson doesn't know sh*t
One of my favorite things about music is when two musicians/groups from wildly different genres tell the same story with their unique styles. Think "Give It Away" by George Strait and "Eucalyptus" by The National.
October 21, 2025 at 8:52 PM
One of my favorite things about music is when two musicians/groups from wildly different genres tell the same story with their unique styles. Think "Give It Away" by George Strait and "Eucalyptus" by The National.
Just completely bonkers. It also completely takes the wind out of his supporters' argument that "he doesn't even take a salary!"
Breaking News: President Trump wants $230 million from the Justice Department for investigating him, people familiar with the matter say. Any settlement might ultimately be approved by senior department officials who defended him or those in his orbit. nyti.ms/4hmIi5X
October 21, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Just completely bonkers. It also completely takes the wind out of his supporters' argument that "he doesn't even take a salary!"
I know several MAGA adherents in my age range (mid-30s) who are intelligent, educated professionals. They simply hold the view that people of certain sexual orientations and ethnic backgrounds are somehow lesser and thus undeserving of empathy.
I know a number of well-educated MAGAs. I too wish folks on the left would quit treating this as a lack of education.
What they lack isn't education, or even intelligence.
What they lack is empathy.
What they lack isn't education, or even intelligence.
What they lack is empathy.
October 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I know several MAGA adherents in my age range (mid-30s) who are intelligent, educated professionals. They simply hold the view that people of certain sexual orientations and ethnic backgrounds are somehow lesser and thus undeserving of empathy.
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I know a number of well-educated MAGAs. I too wish folks on the left would quit treating this as a lack of education.
What they lack isn't education, or even intelligence.
What they lack is empathy.
What they lack isn't education, or even intelligence.
What they lack is empathy.
October 21, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I know a number of well-educated MAGAs. I too wish folks on the left would quit treating this as a lack of education.
What they lack isn't education, or even intelligence.
What they lack is empathy.
What they lack isn't education, or even intelligence.
What they lack is empathy.
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Every time a Democrat gets caught on tape saying like “Some Trump voters are racist” we have a national scandal and JD Vance demands an entirely new kind of apology and meanwhile every Republican group chat is like “Good morning fellow SS members. Who’s ready to respect Hitler today?”
October 15, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Every time a Democrat gets caught on tape saying like “Some Trump voters are racist” we have a national scandal and JD Vance demands an entirely new kind of apology and meanwhile every Republican group chat is like “Good morning fellow SS members. Who’s ready to respect Hitler today?”
Meanwhile back on X, I'm seeing posts from tradwives I don't follow who regularly post pro-Hitler content.
October 6, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Meanwhile back on X, I'm seeing posts from tradwives I don't follow who regularly post pro-Hitler content.