JC

JC

@middlejac.bsky.social

Occasionally, I say or write something clever enough to earn a living. Otter enthusiast, gravitationally challenged, born w/o a paddle. The older I get, the less I know. I share science and trustworthy information. | Pacific NW | No DMs unless invited.

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Ruri
@elizabeth-h63.bsky.social

Hello, Bsky🌈 Here are some colors to brighten your day.🌸🌿✨ Have a lovely evening or morning, wherever you are! 😊🫶 #flowers #colors

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VT365
@abzzzz.bsky.social

Close-up view of a Montauk or Japanese daisy - one of the latest blooming perennial flowers in my Vermont garden. #MacroMonday #VT365 #Garden #NaturePhotography

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By Cory Doctorow (GPG 0xBF3D9110957E5F4C)
@doctorow.pluralistic.net

This analyst's report from Apollo about AI uses the term "S&P 493" to refer to the "S&P 500 minus the Mag 7" - because if you take out the AI companies, the S&P 500 is tanking. www.apollo.com/wealth/insig...

apollo.comNo Signs of AI Payoff Outside the Tech Sector | The Daily SparkDespite massive investments and widespread hype around artificial intelligence, the technology has delivered zero financial payoff to corporate America outside of tech. Subscribe for daily updates.

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ProPublica
@propublica.org

Political appointees at the Department of Homeland Security wanted CISA, an agency that protects election systems, to acquire and hack a voting machine, which shocked staffers. “This goes against everything CISA represents,” a former official said.

propublica.orgTrump Appointees Asked a Federal Cybersecurity Agency to Secretly Acquire a Voting Machine — and Hack ItThough not acted on, the request shows how the Trump administration has tried to use the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency for its own ends while draining it of resources to help its mi...

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George The Station Cat
@george-station-cat.bsky.social

Good morning & welcome to Roast Dinner Day Stop worrying about what could be and take a moment to appreciate what is. Not every question needs an answer, nor every moment a plan. Sometimes, happiness is simply enjoying today instead of worrying about tomorrow

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The Cottage Garden
@simonecannon.bsky.social

The Anemone-type dahlia, 'Polka', with a fluffy golden central disc and outer florets in pink and white provides a bright burst of sunshine and happiness as well as having a botanical superpower: harvesting the #flowers actually causes the plant to double its output #Autumn #Garden #BloomScrolling

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Gabby
@gabbydp.bsky.social

Luckily the garden fairies around here appreciate an untidy garden. This hydrangea and mullein have been inseparable all season. Their Autumn arrangement is beautiful ✨🧚🏻🧚‍♂️💜🌼✨🌱💛 I hope you all have the day you wish for 🩵✌️

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Rick M
@rickmartin.bsky.social

It's miserable out, cold wet and increasingly windy, typically autumnal in fact so here's something with radiant heat from just last weekend 🌱 #Bloomscrolling

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Colette Delawalla, PhD
@cdelawalla.bsky.social

The 5-year cancer survival rate is up to 70% SIDS deaths have decreased by over 50% 89% decline in tornado deaths All thanks to federal investment in science and OUR tax dollars at work!

Michael Druker 🇨🇦@mdruker.app

Social media loves talking about how everything is getting worse. But what’s something that you’ve seen get _better_ in your lifetime?

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Keri
@keriqbaum.bsky.social

Dear BlueSky, The world feels heavy lately, so please don't forget how much your kindness actually matters. Your smile, your words, your small good actions... they hit way deeper than you think. xo, Henry 🩵🐾🐾 #DogsofBlueSky #Dogs #Yorkie