The official statement from Columbia is at president.columbia.edu/content…. The link to that was in an email so bland and uninformative that I ignored the links (one of which doesn't work anyway).
My undergrad degree is from Columbia, and I'm a faculty member for a few more months, though no longer teaching. I intend to continue wearing my mask, since I wear it for health reasons and not “for the purpose of concealing one’s identity in the commission of violations of University policies or state, municipal or federal laws.” After all, it's for health reasons, which is explicitly permitted by policy. My next step: an email to my chair and the dean. I have two thesis defenses coming up this semester; other than those, I don't need to be inside any campus buildings, and I'll run the defenses over Zoom if I have to.
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Columbia Makes Concessions to Trump Amid Bid to Reclaim Federal Funds
The administration has moved to cut $400 million in federal funding to the university without changes to its policies and rules.The New York Times - By Troy Closson
Only took me 40 years to see The Never Ending Story. Amazing animatronics, great child actors, and story is very meta, but maybe doesn’t stand up today.
Looks like one of the kids did a lot of his own stunts.
We are happy to announce that 56 teams and individuals will receive funding to support their work on improving the core technologies of the internet.
We'd like to congratulate them and thank them for making the internet better for us all.
Come and take a look at the projects to see the marvellous work being done to upgrade the open internet architecture.
nlnet.nl/news/2025/20250321-ca…
#FOSS #NGI0 #NGI
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What we know about the case of detained Georgetown professor Badar Khan Suri
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/21/nx-s1-5336173/immigration-georgetown-university-professor?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Does anyone have an IKEA SNURRAD?
ikea.com/ca/en/p/snurrad-stora…
I'm fascinated by the mechanism and I'm trying to grasp the geometry of what's actually going on. It's breaking my brain a bit.
It won't fit my fridge and I'd like to make something similar with #3dPrinting
SNURRAD storage turntable, transparent - IKEA CA
SNURRAD storage turntable, transparent Don’t forget all the yummies in the back of the fridge! This shelf pulls out and revolves, so you can see and reach the smallest jars hiding in the back. A clever addition to your fridge.IKEA
Whistleblower John Barnett's family files wrongful death suit against Boeing
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/21/g-s1-55175/whistleblower-john-barnett-lawsuit-boeing?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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New approach punishes AI companies that ignore "no crawl" directives.
arstechnica.com/ai/2025/03/clo…
Cloudflare turns AI against itself with endless maze of irrelevant facts
New approach punishes AI companies that ignore “no crawl” directives.Benj Edwards (Ars Technica)
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I found the OG article that started "spoon theory." I hadn't seen this in years. Am so jazzed.
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#spoonies #spoonTheory #spoonie #spoons #butYouDontLookSick
The Spoon Theory written by Christine Miserandino - But You Dont Look Sick? support for those with invisible illness or chronic illness
Please take the time to read Christine Miserandino’s personal story and analogy of what it is like to live with sickness or disability. Click HERE to download “The Spoon Theory” in PDF format. The Spoon Theory by Christine Miserandino www.But You Dont Look Sick? support for those with invisible illness or chronic illness
Weather service workers are being cut — and that could hit hard in Alaska
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/21/nx-s1-5331231/weather-service-workers-are-being-cut-and-that-could-hit-hard-in-alaska?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Really?
We're only at probably?
Wow, they're really looking for the scenic route down to the ninth circle of Hell.
And taking everyone and everything along for the ride.
Wikipedia volunteers aim to preserve the history of L.A. landmarks destroyed in fires
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/21/nx-s1-5325286/wikipedia-volunteers-aim-to-preserve-the-history-of-l-a-landmarks-destroyed-in-fires?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Fair enough, I was not trying to be little you or your knowledge. I was just trying to help. Excuse me please if I insulted you in some way as it was not my intention to do so.
Gold, statues and a Declaration of Independence copy: Trump's Oval Office redesign
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/21/nx-s1-5334676/gold-statues-and-a-declaration-of-independence-copy-trumps-oval-office-redesign?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Screens and sleep. Maybe not so bad?
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/21/g-s1-55153/screens-and-sleep-maybe-not-so-bad?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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hello, world!
The Rust Foundation is excited to join you on Mastodon. Going forward, we plan to exclusively share social media content here, on Bluesky, and on LinkedIn. 🦀
RustConf is also on Mastodon at @rustconf. Follow them if you're interested in the many updates about RustConf coming up!
What's next for Amtrak following CEO's sudden departure
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/21/nx-s1-5335563/whats-next-for-amtrak-following-ceos-sudden-departure?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Tune in to our stream for more!
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dead milkmen smoking banana peels
second one where dave does drag. i was very happy to see this one in higher quality its just so sillyYouTube
Goodnight, Firenze.
You're beautiful, just as my distant memories suggested.
#Photography #Photo #Firenze #Florence #Italia #Italy #NightPhotography
21 March 1925 | An Italian Jew, Sergio Mieli, was born in Rome.
He arrived at #Auschwitz on 23 October 1943 in a transport of 1,035 Jews deported from Rome. He did not survive.
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International Day of Forests arrives amid concerns over Trump's sweeping logging agenda
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/21/g-s1-55185/international-day-of-forests-arrives-amid-concerns-over-trumps-sweeping-logging-agenda?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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ICE Prosecutor in Dallas Runs White Supremacist X Account
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ICE Prosecutor in Dallas Runs White Supremacist X Account
The Observer has identified the operator of “GlomarResponder,” an overtly racist social media account, as ICE Assistant Chief Counsel James Rodden, based on an overwhelming number of biographical details matched through publicly available documents, …Steven Monacelli (The Texas Observer)
Why would you pay $450 for 2TB of storage?
Maybe if you're like me and you pursue blissful silence, without sacrificing any speed... see my comparison of an $80 UGREEN Thunderbolt 4 enclosure vs a $300 ACASIS Thunderbolt 5 enclosure: youtube.com/watch?v=gaV-O6NPWr…
Who pays $450 for 2TB?
Can I solve my external storage problems by spending gobs of money?On today's episode, we'll find out!Mentioned in this video (As an Amazon Associate, I earn...YouTube
EXCUSE ME??
Via Social Security Works:
BREAKING: #Trump's billionaire Commerce Secretary says that seniors won't care if they don't get their #SocialSecurity checks — and that anyone who does complain is a fraudster.
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Yikes. Also, from this Rolling Stone Article today,
rollingstone.com/politics/poli…
If DOGE can't have access IN defiance of the Federal Judge Lipton Hollander's order.
"According to the Trump administration, Musk and DOGE must have access to everyone’s most personal data — or you, your parents, or your grandparents can’t have Social Security."
Trump Admin Threatens to Stop Social Security If DOGE Can’t Have Data
Lee Dudek, Trump’s interim Social Security chief, says he wants to turn off the program if Musk and DOGE can’t access Americans’ most sensitive data.Andrew Perez (Rolling Stone)
Well the crap's about to truly hit the fan, y'all! Check out my feed for gobs of protest notices and videos of people's resistance. The sooner we hit the streets the sooner Armageddon is over. Tesla Takedown has a lot of actions tomorrow!
Check out the BLOP (Big List of Protests) and these other source for nonviolent action in your state:
theblop.org/
fiftyfifty.one
reddit.com/r/50501
teslatakedown.com/
50501 — 50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement
Join the movement to uphold the Constitution and end executive overreach. 50 protests, 50 states, 1 day: #50501.50501 Movement
I'm not sure of a better example of the times we live in when books about science and medicine are 403 Forbidden.
#science #healthcare #research #NationalInstituteofHealth
These Republicans really don't care what you think. They are part of a cult dedicated to a guy with dementia who is a Russian puppet.
It's sad and we need to keep the pressure on. We also need to throw them out of office as soon as possible.
Like New York law, Calif. bill demands cheap plans for people with low incomes.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/20…
![[A person is holding up their smart phone while speaking to the Chief of police who is sitting at a desk in front of a ringing phone.]
Person: Okay Chief. You кеер them on the line and I'll trace the call on my smartphone.
Chief: Got it.
[The chief answers the phone.]
Chief: Hello? Yes, this is the Chief. What are your demands? What time would--
[The first person runs back into the room, holding a sheet of paper.]
Person: Done!
[A close-up of the paper shows a crude pencil tracing of that persons smart phone.]](https://friendica.rogueproject.org/photo/preview/640/312796 "[A person is holding up their smart phone while speaking to the Chief of police who is sitting at a desk in front of a ringing phone.]
Person: Okay Chief. You кеер them on the line and I'll trace the call on my smartphone.
Chief: Got it.
[The chief answers the phone.]
Chief: Hello? Yes, this is the Chief. What are your demands? What time would--
[The first person runs back into the room, holding a sheet of paper.]
Person: Done!
[A close-up of the paper shows a crude pencil tracing of that persons smart phone.]")
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Scientists have announced that a dim star in a constellation easily visible after dark from the Northern Hemisphere is finally on the verge of exploding. The binary star system, called T Corona Borealis (TCrB), dramatically brightens approximately every 80 years and was last observed doing so in 1946, making it a once-in-a-lifetime event. It could become visible to the naked eye next week.
A Star May Explode Next Week In Once-In-80-Years Event — What To Know
A star called T Corona Borealis may "go nova" next week, making the star briefly visible to the naked eye. It last happened in 1787, 1866 and 1946.Jamie Carter (Forbes)
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The parents of the unvaccinated 6-year-old girl in Texas who died of measles last month say they still do not encourage any parent to have children vaccinated. They maintain that getting measles builds the immune system and prevents cancer in future. They say that measles are not as bad as they're made out to be.
~ Terri Langford
#vaccination #vaccines #children #measles #Texas #RFKJr
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Texas measles victim’s parents stand by decision to not vaccinate
The measles vaccine has been proven to be safe and effective against the disease, which is highly contagious and can be life threatening.Terri Langford (The Texas Tribune)
And their daughter who died? Well, this was God's will. Her time in this world was over and she's now better off.
The interview in which they made these statements was given to an anti-vaxxer group associated with Director of the Department of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Sevens are odd
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I saw the film in the cinema back then 😔