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That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence. 証拠なしに主張できることは、証拠なしに退けることができる。
Incredible claims require incredible evidence. 信じがたい主張には、信じがたい証拠が必要である。
Now “enjoying” a 36 hour fast.
This morning I did a 32m cardio on the cross-trainer and followed with 10,000 steps to burn through the remaining carb stores.
21 and a half hours to go. Tonight’s sleep may be rough.
#fasting #health #exercise
Quarterly reporting? Semiannual reporting? Which is best? For whom? The question needs more data.
Sounds like the Anti-dog-eat-dog Rule of Atlas Shrugged, with the usual BS about customer service and efficiency.
Union Pacific to Buy Norfolk Southern in $85 Billion Railroad Deal 
Union Pacific to Buy Norfolk Southern in $85 Billion Railroad Deal
The merger would create the United States’ first coast-to-coast rail network, spanning 50,000 miles and 43 states.
With Calls for Retribution Over Kirk, Some See Rise of a ‘Woke Right’
Conservatives have pressed for consequences for those who make negative comments about Charlie Kirk. But a few on the right say they worry about li...
Cancelling my subscription to Disney+ is one decision that I will never regret.
#disney #authoritarianism
It’s been a while since I tried Jonathan’s breakfast. I found the 目玉焼きモーニング set bland and the coffee flavorless. At least I had an hour of quiet to finish A Farewell to Arms.
The Threads app goes to a lot of work to hide the “Following” feed and put you back into the default “For You” feed.
It’s a good reminder to use alternatives like Mastodon, Nostr or Bsky that drive person to person engagement.
Can’t get enough? 
I fear the US has only weeks or months left before RatF*cK Jr. starts banning vaccines altogether. #vaccines #science #skepticism
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-rfk-jr-cdc-vaccine-politics-0d388544?st=TYJjMZ
A little bit of #skepticism goes a long way in life.
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IFLScience (@iflscience.com)
A Woman Injected Crushed Black Widow To Get High, And It Was A Very Bad Trip
https://www.iflscience.com/a-woman-injected-crushed-black-widow-to-g...
When you execute the playbook of third-world dictators, expect third-world outcomes. #trumped #decline
https://www.wsj.com/economy/central-banking/get-ready-for-the-end-of-fed-independence-5a52a824?st=Ab2JVP
No deal after the #putin #trump summit in Alaska. I’m shocked, I tell you, shocked!
Another successful delaying action for Putin to continue pursuing his maximalist objectives to restore its pre-WWI borders. #russia #ukraine
Avoid raw milk seems an easy solution here. Drinking raw milk offers no health benefits over pasteurized or sterilized milk.
AP News
Raw milk sickens 21 people in Florida including 6 children
Public health officials in Florida are reporting 21 cases of campylobacter and E. coli infections linked to drinking raw milk, all from the same farm.
Seems like getting fired by Trump for "rigging the numbers for political purposes" is becoming a badge of honor among people with integrity.
How many department heads will Trump have to fire until he gets people who publish numbers that make him look good?
Interesting article on rooftop and vertical gardens in Japan. But my perception is these are showcase projects and not necessarily a grassroots movement yet.
Japan's elevated gardens reach new heights 
Nikkei Asia
Japan's elevated gardens reach new heights
On walls and rooftops, vertical green spaces blend artistry with sustainability
"Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent."
Yup, Asimov certainly got that one right.
The bad thing about climate change is denialism is irrelevant. People can see for themselves that their local climates are changing. The Earth will continue to heat up however you happen to feel about it. Only deliberate actions matter now. #climatechange #climate