I've been thinking about the Rangers' decision to display One Riot, One Ranger, and what it says about who this team is for. So I wrote about that. It's a big ol' bummer.
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18 years old! goofing off in the park in the snow! racist, violent losers cannot let go of their seething rage that young black men were having fun
Page 2 of letter by Daniel Swain. It begins: constructive suggestions regarding how the already remarkable institutional efficiency and societal impact of NCAR could be further enhanced through increased (not decreased) federal support in the years to come. Please note: To ensure the highest level of technical rigor, this response focuses exclusively on the core atmospheric and natural hazard science topics within the author’s primary domain of expertise; for this reason, I have omitted a response to Topic 4 (Space Weather)." NCAR weather modeling and atmospheric observing capabilities a) Management and operations of weather-related observational platforms, modeling and science as a stand-alone activity. The proposed management of weather-related research as a stand-alone activity is a scientifically regressive path that ignores the fundamental physical reality of the Earth system. Modern atmospheric science has demonstrated (largely, it is worth noting, due to groundbreaking researc
Page 3 of letter by Daniel Swain. It begins: b) Management and operations of weather-related observational platforms, modeling and science as combined with other NSF investments/facilities. The highly specialized nature of the NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center (NWSC) infrastructure represents an extraordinary value proposition that cannot be replicated by combining it with more generalized NSF programs. The NWSC is not a generic high-performance computing (HPC) facility; it is a laboratory uniquely optimized for atmospheric science workflows, with a hardware and storage architecture specifically designed to handle the massive, high-bandwidth data demands of Earth system modeling. Furthermore, its model of providing an excellent, free-at-point-of-use technical support team ensures that the focus remains on the science rather than the overhead of systems administration. This centralized expertise allows individual researchers, smaller labs, and even entire universities—who would otherwi
Page 4 of letter by Daniel Swain. It begins: NCAR Mesa Lab (located in Boulder, Colorado) a/b) Ownership of the NSF NCAR Mesa Lab building for public and private use. Far more than just an office building, NSF NCAR Mesa Lab is an iconic and purpose-built facility designed specifically for the study of atmospheric science. Its position at the physical interface of the Rocky Mountain foothills and the Great Plains is a deliberate reflection of its mission, serving as a visible symbol—in an iconically American setting—of the federal government's enduring commitment to science in service of society. For many in the field, including myself, the Mesa Lab holds singular importance as a focal gathering point for the global atmospheric science community. My own early career exposure to weather and Earth system modeling, in fact, occurred within these walls, and I have long felt that the facility’s architecture and location inspire a necessary sense of awe regarding the atmosphere’s complexity a
Page 1 of letter by Daniel Swain. It begins: Dear Acting Director Stone and the NSF NCAR restructuring team: I am writing to provide a formal response to the Request for Information (RFI) regarding the proposed restructuring of the NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and its critical weather science infrastructure contained within the January 23, 2026 Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) entitled “NSF Intent to Restructure Critical Weather Infrastructure.” I submit these comments in my professional capacity as an atmospheric research scientist within the University of California, where my research focuses on the physics and dynamics of atmospheric processes related to extreme weather events and their role in shifting natural hazard and disaster risk. My perspective is informed by a public-sector career dedicated to bridging the gap between fundamental atmospheric research and real-world application in an academic context, with a particular focus on understanding and mitigating
I just submitted my letter to NSF responding to its proposal to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). I argue that doing so would be an astonishing and avoidable misstep, and that federal support for the institution should in fact be *increased.* [1/4]
I think it's ... polynesian dance troupe
exonerative tense used to distance the arm breaker from the action
This is fucking AMAZING
i had no idea my girl was dragging a wagon
Fact Check: An immigrant doesn’t stand between you and a good job.
A billionaire does. Pass it the hell on.
If we think just a little ... we will realize who this is a win for.
I'd be more inclined to believe that Graham Platner is merely a dumbass if he was making different kinds of "mistakes" instead of one very specific type of "mistake" over and over
I was born in an Iranian prison. My parents were held in their jails. My uncles lie in their mass graves. Nothing you can tell me about the crimes of the Iranian regime that I haven't lived in blood and bone. That doesn't mean I want my people bombed, maimed, killed, their homes in ruins. If your vision of liberation comes only through the destruction of innocent lives, then it's not freedom you're after. Sahar Delijani, Iranian author
I am pro Iranian people. I stand with them against their own government’s repression AND against the imperial violence in the form of bombs dropped from the sky from Israel & the US who have already killed hundreds.
I support neither imperialism or dictatorship.
Sahar Delijani said it best:
An adult Canada goose and several goslings. The adult appears to be yelling at the goslings.
“… and I’ve told you a million times!”
And they are being called up right this minute, have been for a few weeks. This is going to hit so many families.
"Sure we ran on no more wars without attacks on us directly, but surely the people will support us if we just Leroy Jenkins it."
Take a moment to admire this close up of a nice furry noble beast that looks like an elongated red panda but in a lovely autumnal auburn. Little ears. Little snout. Isn't it cute. Isn't it very separate from all the things happening.
Linley hill
A walk among giants - the avenue of beech trees on Linley Hill, near Norbury. This sight is the legacy of local MP Robert More, who planted the trees around 1740. This is the route you take on Stage 2 of the #Shropshire Way, between Bridges and Bishop’s Castle. My dad provides a sense of scale!
People need to understand that one of the reasons they struck today, rather than next week, is bc the House is planning on a vote early next week.
Trump had to shift dynamics of that vote.
Drop Site News Drop Site @DropSiteNews X.com • Important: An Israeli defense official tells Reuters the operation had been "planned for months in coordination with Washington," and the "launch date was decided weeks ago." 1:29 AM • 2/28/26 • 16K Views
All those supposed negotiations?
It was ALL bullshit. All of it.
A half moon above skeletal tree branches
With her
This topic was a whole class in my undergrad German program - I believe it doesn't follow the rules because its a compound word with a lexical / meaning boundary between the P and H
trans women are my sisters, trans men my brothers. their struggle is my struggle. their freedom is my freedom.
Amen.
Miles Caton and Buddy Guy did a #TinyDesk and it drops tomorrow! www.instagram.com/p/DVPET7UiWA...
Jesus Christ.
Five little ducks went out to play, over the hills and far away, the falcon cannot hear the falconer, things fall apart, the center cannot hold
‘I’m a U.S. Citizen and I was arrested by ICE,’ A Statement from a Legal Observer in Minneapolis. Upwards of 206 U.S. citizens have been hauled off the streets into vehicles by masked federal agents. [Feb. 19, 2026] unicornriot.ninja/2026/im-a-u-...
New: ICE In Minnesota 2025-2026 - landing page with links to our coverage + 55 videos from the wave of government violence in and around the Twin Cities
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Big sky indeed
“Immigrants who are in the United States illegally are not eligible for SNAP.”
Here’s the actual waste and abuse: “The jet features showers, a kitchen, a bar and a bedroom with a queen bed, as well as four large flat-screen TVs.” people.com/dhs-is-buyin...
Dunkin Donuts: Sorry, we’re out of chocolate glazed.
Me: [about to lose it] No Mark, save this feeling. Use it for your art.
