Kate
@k8c.bsky.social
MSP/ABQ Librarian, Greyhound Person, #uglydogs, #skyhounds. Information literacy for all!
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Run out of herbs for your holiday stuffing recipe? Problematic sage gap.
Angry person yelling at chill person who is responding by being calm, which makes the angry person even more mad? Problematic rage gap.
Prisoners keep escaping because you put the bars too far apart? Problematic cage gap.
November 19, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Run out of herbs for your holiday stuffing recipe? Problematic sage gap.
OK Carmen.
(Video description: a little black greyhound lies on a comfy people bed. She rolls onto her back and then back to her side. The person behind the camera repeatedly asks if she wants to go outside or for a walk. Aside from a disinterested glance, the dog does not respond to the offer.)
(Video description: a little black greyhound lies on a comfy people bed. She rolls onto her back and then back to her side. The person behind the camera repeatedly asks if she wants to go outside or for a walk. Aside from a disinterested glance, the dog does not respond to the offer.)
November 19, 2025 at 10:53 PM
OK Carmen.
(Video description: a little black greyhound lies on a comfy people bed. She rolls onto her back and then back to her side. The person behind the camera repeatedly asks if she wants to go outside or for a walk. Aside from a disinterested glance, the dog does not respond to the offer.)
(Video description: a little black greyhound lies on a comfy people bed. She rolls onto her back and then back to her side. The person behind the camera repeatedly asks if she wants to go outside or for a walk. Aside from a disinterested glance, the dog does not respond to the offer.)
The best thing about academic librarianship is when people show up for a consultation and tell you all about what they're working on and what they need to work more. It's a mini-joy in a day to hear experts expert and novices emerge into more skill.
(Visit your librarian for research suppory!)
(Visit your librarian for research suppory!)
Boy, academics love talking about their work. I just had a call where I was basically asked what I'm currently working on and thinking about and now I feel super jazzed to get back to coding.
November 19, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The best thing about academic librarianship is when people show up for a consultation and tell you all about what they're working on and what they need to work more. It's a mini-joy in a day to hear experts expert and novices emerge into more skill.
(Visit your librarian for research suppory!)
(Visit your librarian for research suppory!)
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November 19, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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The problem with this guy as a Walz alternative is that he lives in Lake Elmo and worked in private equity
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
Third-party governor candidate Newcome enters Minnesota race with big personal money infusion
A third-party candidate for Minnesota governor says he believes voters are itching for a big change in 2026.
www.mprnews.org
November 19, 2025 at 4:37 AM
The problem with this guy as a Walz alternative is that he lives in Lake Elmo and worked in private equity
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
Same.
i think we should know more about meat and bread than wars and kings personally
November 19, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Same.
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Remember: they used thousands of academic books too! If you’re a scholar, check for your books too. This isn’t just novelists and pop writers, it’s academic books too!
AI advocates have warned that if every author in the class action filed a claim, it would "financially ruin" the entire industry.
Authors celebrate “historic” settlement coming soon in Anthropic class action
Advocates fear such settlements will “financially ruin” the AI industry.
arstechnica.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Remember: they used thousands of academic books too! If you’re a scholar, check for your books too. This isn’t just novelists and pop writers, it’s academic books too!
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I really appreciated this moment—people successfully convincing neighbors not to participate in a fascist project.
A large group of protesters went over to have a friendly chat with the tow truck drivers, who opted to leave without towing any cars.
November 18, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I really appreciated this moment—people successfully convincing neighbors not to participate in a fascist project.
Oh dear.
ICE employee among 16 men arrested in Bloomington sex trafficking sting, police say.
"When he was arrested, he said, 'I'm ICE, boys,'" Hodges said during a press conference Tuesday. "Well, unfortunately for him, we locked him up."
"When he was arrested, he said, 'I'm ICE, boys,'" Hodges said during a press conference Tuesday. "Well, unfortunately for him, we locked him up."
ICE employee among 16 men arrested in Bloomington sex trafficking sting, police say
According to Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges, officers started the three-day sting on Nov. 5. They used several methods to find people who were attempting to solicit a 17-year-old girl for sex.
www.cbsnews.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Oh dear.
The most messed up word problem in the math book.
So if Olivia is 32 now, broke up with Lizza last year, was together with him for a decade, and then was living with you for 4+ years before that, how old was she when you moved her out of her (presumably parents’) house in the suburbs to live with you?
Btw about this from Lizza's reply: Olivia and I lived together for 4+ years (4 b'days, 4 Xmases, 4 anniversaries). That's like $1250 of jewelry per celebration. And her apartment was a writing studio. And I made an f-ton then. What was I supposed to do? Get her a lot of Gift Certificates from Kmart?
November 18, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The most messed up word problem in the math book.
I've seen Ken Burns' new American Revolution documentary be ribbed here. But I'm loving it.
And, wow what a voice cast! Perfect for playing "name that well respected actor."
m.imdb.com/title/tt3532...
And, wow what a voice cast! Perfect for playing "name that well respected actor."
m.imdb.com/title/tt3532...
The American Revolution (TV Mini Series 2025) - Full cast & crew - IMDb
The American Revolution (TV Mini Series 2025) - Cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
m.imdb.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:07 AM
I've seen Ken Burns' new American Revolution documentary be ribbed here. But I'm loving it.
And, wow what a voice cast! Perfect for playing "name that well respected actor."
m.imdb.com/title/tt3532...
And, wow what a voice cast! Perfect for playing "name that well respected actor."
m.imdb.com/title/tt3532...
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Reposted by Kate
Our next bath of 3D printed whistles are in process, and we have requests to supply multiple large trainings over the next 2 weeks.
We’ll also hand out hundreds of whistles (for free!) in heavily immigrant communities this week.
We’ll also hand out hundreds of whistles (for free!) in heavily immigrant communities this week.
November 18, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Our next bath of 3D printed whistles are in process, and we have requests to supply multiple large trainings over the next 2 weeks.
We’ll also hand out hundreds of whistles (for free!) in heavily immigrant communities this week.
We’ll also hand out hundreds of whistles (for free!) in heavily immigrant communities this week.
Reposted by Kate
New Mexico's free universal child care program is a model for the nation.
www.krqe.com/news/new-mex...
www.krqe.com/news/new-mex...
November 17, 2025 at 6:59 PM
New Mexico's free universal child care program is a model for the nation.
www.krqe.com/news/new-mex...
www.krqe.com/news/new-mex...
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Does anyone care to share favorite things to do in Vienna? Or tasty favorite places to eat? It's been a minute since I've been and will be there next month.
November 17, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Does anyone care to share favorite things to do in Vienna? Or tasty favorite places to eat? It's been a minute since I've been and will be there next month.
I'm a minute out from being an asylum & refuge in GB studier so... I'm using that as my reason for being made speechless.
The Sun has been told Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will on Monday propose confiscating jewellery, watches, necklaces from asylum seekers to meet asylum costs
This reflects the most controversial aspect of the Danish scheme - the Jewellery Law. The toughest Labour MPs thought this was OTT
This reflects the most controversial aspect of the Danish scheme - the Jewellery Law. The toughest Labour MPs thought this was OTT
November 17, 2025 at 7:17 PM
I'm a minute out from being an asylum & refuge in GB studier so... I'm using that as my reason for being made speechless.
❤️ malorts up Charlotte
Today was Day Two of Customs and Border Patrol’s Charlotte Operation. Members of our Safe to Work community patrols hit the streets early this morning and observed federal agents preparing to spend their day questioning grocery shoppers.
November 17, 2025 at 4:33 AM
❤️ malorts up Charlotte
If you're not familiar with the origin term of Summers' nickname for his colleague. Here's an open access article that explains it and puts it in context.
(Larry Summers should be ashamed but probably isn't.)
blogs.ubc.ca/history456/f...
(Larry Summers should be ashamed but probably isn't.)
blogs.ubc.ca/history456/f...
November 17, 2025 at 3:15 AM
If you're not familiar with the origin term of Summers' nickname for his colleague. Here's an open access article that explains it and puts it in context.
(Larry Summers should be ashamed but probably isn't.)
blogs.ubc.ca/history456/f...
(Larry Summers should be ashamed but probably isn't.)
blogs.ubc.ca/history456/f...
Does anyone care to share favorite things to do in Vienna? Or tasty favorite places to eat? It's been a minute since I've been and will be there next month.
November 17, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Does anyone care to share favorite things to do in Vienna? Or tasty favorite places to eat? It's been a minute since I've been and will be there next month.
My top five film genres.
Jane Austen and her children
John LeCarre and his children
Amelie... on repeat
Nazis, I Hate Those Guys
Good Ethnographic Films
John LeCarre and his children
Amelie... on repeat
Nazis, I Hate Those Guys
Good Ethnographic Films
November 16, 2025 at 10:57 PM
My top five film genres.
This evening in ADHD brain has maybe brained too much:
Should I get a northern lights tattoo? How would that even look?
Will Swatch ever reissue the Egypt watches as 80s throwbacks?
Where is my alma mater fan hockey jersey and can I wear it to work at a different university?
I am so tired.
Should I get a northern lights tattoo? How would that even look?
Will Swatch ever reissue the Egypt watches as 80s throwbacks?
Where is my alma mater fan hockey jersey and can I wear it to work at a different university?
I am so tired.
November 16, 2025 at 4:43 AM
This evening in ADHD brain has maybe brained too much:
Should I get a northern lights tattoo? How would that even look?
Will Swatch ever reissue the Egypt watches as 80s throwbacks?
Where is my alma mater fan hockey jersey and can I wear it to work at a different university?
I am so tired.
Should I get a northern lights tattoo? How would that even look?
Will Swatch ever reissue the Egypt watches as 80s throwbacks?
Where is my alma mater fan hockey jersey and can I wear it to work at a different university?
I am so tired.
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SUPPORT YOUR LIBRARY
November 15, 2025 at 8:23 PM
SUPPORT YOUR LIBRARY
Past Glenn Youngkin could have done something to ensure that anyone at all on Spanberger's team cares about Present Glenn Youngkin's feelings on protocol and incumbancy.
Ach well. Maybe next time.
Ach well. Maybe next time.
"Youngkin asserted Thursday night that Spanberger’s letter to the leaders of UVa’s board was an ill-informed 'breach of protocol' and he underscored that Virginia has one governor at a time."
Youngkin rebukes Spanberger for urging UVa's board to pause selection of president
On Friday UVa's former president, Jim Ryan, asserted that "a tiny subset" of the UVa board worked with the Youngkin administration and the Department of Justice to force his departure.
richmond.com
November 15, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Past Glenn Youngkin could have done something to ensure that anyone at all on Spanberger's team cares about Present Glenn Youngkin's feelings on protocol and incumbancy.
Ach well. Maybe next time.
Ach well. Maybe next time.