A collection of my feeds from around the web and other random thoughts of mine.

Thursday, January 28, 2021

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RT @_jimmykelly: Thank you to whoever explained this - @reddit is incredible πŸ˜©πŸ€™πŸ» https://t.co/zKRlbP41gJ


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January 28, 2021 at 10:00AM
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RT @TexasFarmBureau: Eminent domain reform remains a top legislative priority for Texas Farm Bureau. Read up on two of the eminent domain bills filed so far in the #txlege. https://t.co/0M62oHizrB


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January 28, 2021 at 09:54AM
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RT @steveashleyplus: With #coronavirus making hay, drug-resistant bugs snuck in the back way... (NYT) https://t.co/VPvOBe3vaj


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January 28, 2021 at 09:52AM
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RT @_jimmykelly: Thank you to whoever explained this - @reddit is incredible πŸ˜©πŸ€™πŸ» https://t.co/zKRlbP41gJ


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January 28, 2021 at 10:00AM
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RT @TexasFarmBureau: Eminent domain reform remains a top legislative priority for Texas Farm Bureau. Read up on two of the eminent domain bills filed so far in the #txlege. https://t.co/0M62oHizrB


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January 28, 2021 at 09:54AM
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RT @steveashleyplus: With #coronavirus making hay, drug-resistant bugs snuck in the back way... (NYT) https://t.co/VPvOBe3vaj


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January 28, 2021 at 09:52AM
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Wednesday, January 27, 2021

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RT @sciam: Hospitals are working hard to expand their facilities and draw in extra staff. But they are also beginning to consider plans for other ways to cope, including some forms of rationing care, if the flood tide of COVID patients continues to rise. https://t.co/FEPpSycEIG


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January 27, 2021 at 02:30PM
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RT @GreatDismal: https://t.co/WsSwYwDNnr


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January 27, 2021 at 02:28PM
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RT @HeerJeet: 1. In retrospect the failed putsch of Jan. 6 was likely the last chance the GOP party elite had of severing ties with Trump. They could have coalesced around a quick removal (either through 25 Amendment or impeachment). Instead the party is becoming more Trumpified than ever.


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January 27, 2021 at 02:13PM
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RT @sciam: Hospitals are working hard to expand their facilities and draw in extra staff. But they are also beginning to consider plans for other ways to cope, including some forms of rationing care, if the flood tide of COVID patients continues to rise. https://t.co/FEPpSycEIG


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January 27, 2021 at 02:30PM
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RT @GreatDismal: https://t.co/WsSwYwDNnr


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January 27, 2021 at 02:28PM
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RT @HeerJeet: 1. In retrospect the failed putsch of Jan. 6 was likely the last chance the GOP party elite had of severing ties with Trump. They could have coalesced around a quick removal (either through 25 Amendment or impeachment). Instead the party is becoming more Trumpified than ever.


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January 27, 2021 at 02:13PM
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RT @MyFitnessPal: You might be surprised at how much things really weigh. #WeightLossWednesday https://t.co/9fSliGsu8l


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January 27, 2021 at 01:10PM
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RT @Raspberry_Pi: πŸ“’ LIVE NOW! We’re chatting to your kids about getting started with Raspberry Pi Pico and digital making, together with special guest @EbenUpton! #codingisfun #STEMed #physicalcomputing https://t.co/OM9yegDHGi


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January 27, 2021 at 01:10PM
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Interesting given how much clearer skies have been from reduced traffic. https://t.co/vnSqRRHZSM


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January 27, 2021 at 01:08PM
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RT @MyFitnessPal: You might be surprised at how much things really weigh. #WeightLossWednesday https://t.co/9fSliGsu8l


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January 27, 2021 at 01:10PM
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RT @Raspberry_Pi: πŸ“’ LIVE NOW! We’re chatting to your kids about getting started with Raspberry Pi Pico and digital making, together with special guest @EbenUpton! #codingisfun #STEMed #physicalcomputing https://t.co/OM9yegDHGi


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January 27, 2021 at 01:10PM
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Interesting given how much clearer skies have been from reduced traffic. https://t.co/vnSqRRHZSM


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January 27, 2021 at 01:08PM
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Monday, January 25, 2021

@berkfran @JuddLegum By their logic Biden can ignore in GOP wins in 2022, 2024... Maybe they ought to worry about that.


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January 25, 2021 at 10:21AM
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@berkfran @JuddLegum By their logic Biden can ignore in GOP wins in 2022, 2024... Maybe they ought to worry about that.


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January 25, 2021 at 10:21AM
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Thursday, January 21, 2021

@DemDawson2 @Mr_Chris_AC @GeorgeTakei True though I don't think nearly half of the registered voters got turned away at the polls. And not even close to all that could be registered were.


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January 21, 2021 at 05:30PM
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@DemDawson2 @Mr_Chris_AC @GeorgeTakei True though I don't think nearly half of the registered voters got turned away at the polls. And not even close to all that could be registered were.


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January 21, 2021 at 05:30PM
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@EveLueck @TheOldMan80 @GeorgeTakei He won with only 222K votes (of 15+mill registered) cause Dems did not show up to the polls in 2018. Only about half of registered voters did! They did a bit better in 2020 but turnout in Texas still embarrassing. Usually near at or at bottom of list.


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January 21, 2021 at 02:31PM
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@Mr_Chris_AC @GeorgeTakei So few seem to realize that only 14.9% of Texans voted for him. Almost half of registered Texas voters did not vote in 2018 and that is why he won. His people are few but they show up.


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January 21, 2021 at 02:25PM
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@EveLueck @TheOldMan80 @GeorgeTakei He won with only 222K votes (of 15+mill registered) cause Dems did not show up to the polls in 2018. Only about half of registered voters did! They did a bit better in 2020 but turnout in Texas still embarrassing. Usually near at or at bottom of list.


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January 21, 2021 at 02:31PM
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@Mr_Chris_AC @GeorgeTakei So few seem to realize that only 14.9% of Texans voted for him. Almost half of registered Texas voters did not vote in 2018 and that is why he won. His people are few but they show up.


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January 21, 2021 at 02:25PM
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@cbsaustin Making being homeless illegal is the best way to end homelessness. What "logic".


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January 21, 2021 at 11:34AM
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@cbsaustin Making being homeless illegal is the best way to end homelessness. What "logic".


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January 21, 2021 at 11:34AM
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RT @CenturyAgoToday: The premier is held for the film “The Kid,” directed by and starring Charlie Chaplin and featuring Jackie Coogan. The film is a commercial success and becomes the 2nd highest grossing film of the year: https://t.co/WBcVIOtYGz https://t.co/opynmx5wyT


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January 21, 2021 at 10:14AM
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RT @CenturyAgoToday: The premier is held for the film “The Kid,” directed by and starring Charlie Chaplin and featuring Jackie Coogan. The film is a commercial success and becomes the 2nd highest grossing film of the year: https://t.co/WBcVIOtYGz https://t.co/opynmx5wyT


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January 21, 2021 at 10:14AM
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RT @Leander_Police: The Leander Police Department is currently hiring both officer and lateral officer positions. The application deadline is February 26, 2021. See: https://t.co/bSdmpz4nWm https://t.co/4jPPOcsiOB


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January 21, 2021 at 10:11AM
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RT @Leander_Police: The Leander Police Department is currently hiring both officer and lateral officer positions. The application deadline is February 26, 2021. See: https://t.co/bSdmpz4nWm https://t.co/4jPPOcsiOB


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January 21, 2021 at 10:11AM
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@JewelStaite I think you mean: leaves and stems are not food.


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January 21, 2021 at 10:07AM
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@JewelStaite I think you mean: leaves and stems are not food.


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January 21, 2021 at 10:07AM
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Wednesday, January 20, 2021

@gigastacey BTW there was a Facebook scam ad going around for these for a few hundred.


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January 20, 2021 at 05:12PM
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@gigastacey Seriously what is the deal with leaving arms off? Job ONE of any domestic robot since the 1980s has been get drink from fridge. At min should be able to open a door. Roaming outdoor cam is not bad if closer to $1K.


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January 20, 2021 at 05:10PM
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@gigastacey BTW there was a Facebook scam ad going around for these for a few hundred.


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January 20, 2021 at 05:12PM
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@gigastacey Seriously what is the deal with leaving arms off? Job ONE of any domestic robot since the 1980s has been get drink from fridge. At min should be able to open a door. Roaming outdoor cam is not bad if closer to $1K.


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January 20, 2021 at 05:10PM
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@jilleduffy Thought it was cancelled. Has not been on https://t.co/rovEPM2o3y since mid Dec.


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January 20, 2021 at 05:03PM
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@jilleduffy Thought it was cancelled. Has not been on https://t.co/rovEPM2o3y since mid Dec.


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January 20, 2021 at 05:03PM
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Tuesday, January 19, 2021

RT @whedonesque: Wait. Buffy Summers is 40 today? https://t.co/qeUn5hxCB0


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January 19, 2021 at 11:42AM
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@JudyKayLindholm @GeorgeTakei or on the ballot.


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January 19, 2021 at 11:38AM
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@jilleduffy Seems to come down to how long the non replaceable battery lasts since those seem to go first in most cases. In my experience 2-3 years.


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January 19, 2021 at 11:24AM
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RT @whedonesque: Wait. Buffy Summers is 40 today? https://t.co/qeUn5hxCB0


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January 19, 2021 at 11:42AM
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@JudyKayLindholm @GeorgeTakei or on the ballot.


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January 19, 2021 at 11:38AM
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@jilleduffy Seems to come down to how long the non replaceable battery lasts since those seem to go first in most cases. In my experience 2-3 years.


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January 19, 2021 at 11:24AM
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Sunday, January 17, 2021

WS4 Low Temp Alert:

Temp 33.6°F Dewpoint:28.4°F Windchill:33.8°F Wind:0.0 mph Rain Rate:0.0in/h Rain For Day:0.0in Sun:0 W/m^2

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Temp 33.6°F Dewpoint:28.8°F Windchill:33.8°F Wind:2.0 mph Rain Rate:0.0in/h Rain For Day:0.0in Sun:0 W/m^2

Saturday, January 16, 2021

WS4 Low Temp Alert:

Temp 33.6°F Dewpoint:24.3°F Windchill:33.8°F Wind:0.0 mph Rain Rate:0.0in/h Rain For Day:0.0in Sun:0 W/m^2

Friday, January 15, 2021

WS4 Low Temp Alert:

Temp 33.6°F Dewpoint:21.9°F Windchill:33.8°F Wind:0.9 mph Rain Rate:0.0in/h Rain For Day:0.0in Sun:0 W/m^2

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Temp 33.6°F Dewpoint:23.2°F Windchill:33.8°F Wind:2.0 mph Rain Rate:0.0in/h Rain For Day:0.0in Sun:0 W/m^2

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

@GeorgeTakei I remember when Beck was a comedian like Colbert before his breakdown and subsequent believing he was the absurd character he played. Loved his show back then.


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January 13, 2021 at 11:03AM
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@GeorgeTakei I remember when Beck was a comedian like Colbert before his breakdown and subsequent believing he was the absurd character he played. Loved his show back then.


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January 13, 2021 at 11:03AM
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@AmazonHelp Similar to the way I have to dig through my orders list to see undelivered and or recently delivered ones instead of just having filter options.


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January 13, 2021 at 08:57AM
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@AmazonHelp You are missing the point. While it is annoying (and somewhat negates to point of a voice assistant) to have to repeat any command, it is ridiculous to have to do this when a notification is waiting. Much less having more trouble with "read notification" than most phrases.


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January 13, 2021 at 08:54AM
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Just wondering why when I have a notification waiting and @alexa99 can not sort I'm asking it to read it that is does not default to reading it. Light comes on and I say "Alexa ..." odds are REAL high I'm asking to read it.


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January 13, 2021 at 08:25AM
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@AmazonHelp Similar to the way I have to dig through my orders list to see undelivered and or recently delivered ones instead of just having filter options.


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January 13, 2021 at 08:57AM
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@AmazonHelp You are missing the point. While it is annoying (and somewhat negates to point of a voice assistant) to have to repeat any command, it is ridiculous to have to do this when a notification is waiting. Much less having more trouble with "read notification" than most phrases.


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January 13, 2021 at 08:54AM
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Just wondering why when I have a notification waiting and @alexa99 can not sort I'm asking it to read it that is does not default to reading it. Light comes on and I say "Alexa ..." odds are REAL high I'm asking to read it.


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January 13, 2021 at 08:25AM
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Tuesday, January 12, 2021

WS4 Low Temp Alert:

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Monday, January 11, 2021

WS4 Low Temp Alert:

Temp 33.6°F Dewpoint:29.8°F Windchill:33.8°F Wind:0.0 mph Rain Rate:0.0in/h Rain For Day:0.3in Sun:0 W/m^2

RT @steveashleyplus: An AI 'neural avatar' built off a single image by Samsung tech, as seen today at virtual CES. (IE) https://t.co/SJpiFGACXX https://t.co/3z5Hwkz8OU


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January 11, 2021 at 02:29PM
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RT @toocool2betrue: What's next!? 😱πŸ”₯🀯 #TheSimpsons


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January 11, 2021 at 02:27PM
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RT @steveashleyplus: An AI 'neural avatar' built off a single image by Samsung tech, as seen today at virtual CES. (IE) https://t.co/SJpiFGACXX https://t.co/3z5Hwkz8OU


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January 11, 2021 at 02:29PM
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RT @toocool2betrue: What's next!? 😱πŸ”₯🀯 #TheSimpsons


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January 11, 2021 at 02:27PM
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@jilleduffy Given the tusks on those "guinea pigs" I'd say they need to back up a level and retrain.


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January 11, 2021 at 09:55AM
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@jilleduffy Given the tusks on those "guinea pigs" I'd say they need to back up a level and retrain.


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January 11, 2021 at 09:55AM
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Temp 33.6°F Dewpoint:31.5°F Windchill:33.8°F Wind:2.9 mph Rain Rate:0.0in/h Rain For Day:0.0in Sun:0 W/m^2

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Temp 33.6°F Dewpoint:31.5°F Windchill:33.8°F Wind:2.0 mph Rain Rate:0.0in/h Rain For Day:0.0in Sun:0 W/m^2

Sunday, January 10, 2021

WS4 Low Temp Alert:

Temp 33.6°F Dewpoint:31.3°F Windchill:33.8°F Wind:8.1 mph Rain Rate:0.0in/h Rain For Day:0.3in Sun:44 W/m^2

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Temp 33.6°F Dewpoint:31.3°F Windchill:33.8°F Wind:8.1 mph Rain Rate:0.0in/h Rain For Day:0.3in Sun:37 W/m^2

WS4 Rain Rate Alert:

Temp 36.7°F Dewpoint:33.4°F Windchill:36.1°F Wind:11.0 mph Rain Rate:0.6in/h Rain For Day:0.1in Sun:0 W/m^2

Friday, January 8, 2021

Thursday, January 7, 2021

WS4 Low Temp Alert:

Temp 33.6°F Dewpoint:29.3°F Windchill:33.8°F Wind:2.0 mph Rain Rate:0.0in/h Rain For Day:0.0in Sun:0 W/m^2

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Temp 33.6°F Dewpoint:28.9°F Windchill:33.8°F Wind:1.0 mph Rain Rate:0.0in/h Rain For Day:0.0in Sun:0 W/m^2

Wednesday, January 6, 2021

@VickyEmerson @dix_iechick Other than this years burb, Texas has been trending blue since 1992. 2018 Cruz won by only 1.39% of registered voters. Just 52% turned out so if just a few more of those registered Dems had voted, Cruz would be a footnote now.


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January 06, 2021 at 01:13PM
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@VickyEmerson @dix_iechick Other than this years burb, Texas has been trending blue since 1992. 2018 Cruz won by only 1.39% of registered voters. Just 52% turned out so if just a few more of those registered Dems had voted, Cruz would be a footnote now.


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January 06, 2021 at 01:13PM
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Tuesday, January 5, 2021

WS4 Low Temp Alert:

Temp 33.6°F Dewpoint:30.7°F Windchill:33.8°F Wind:2.0 mph Rain Rate:0.0in/h Rain For Day:0.0in Sun:0 W/m^2

Monday, January 4, 2021

@GeorgeTakei Bikini Atoll


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January 04, 2021 at 01:07PM
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RT @VickyEmerson: πŸ›‹Snuggle up from your favorite spot on the couch this Thursday at 7:30pm CST and swing by my Facebook Music Page! I’ll be singing some songs and probably telling the story about how our car was stolen yesterday while we were packing up to go sledding! πŸ₯΄ https://t.co/JlYwyQ0WxG


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January 04, 2021 at 01:03PM
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@GeorgeTakei Bikini Atoll


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January 04, 2021 at 01:07PM
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RT @VickyEmerson: πŸ›‹Snuggle up from your favorite spot on the couch this Thursday at 7:30pm CST and swing by my Facebook Music Page! I’ll be singing some songs and probably telling the story about how our car was stolen yesterday while we were packing up to go sledding! πŸ₯΄ https://t.co/JlYwyQ0WxG


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January 04, 2021 at 01:03PM
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RT @NASAMoon: We're getting ready to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the launch of #Apollo14 on January 31. For now, enjoy today's #MoonCrushMonday, featuring #Apollo14 astronaut Alan Shepard next to the Modular Equipment Transporter during a surface traverse. https://t.co/B7NIVnEImM


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January 04, 2021 at 10:53AM
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RT @NASAMoon: We're getting ready to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the launch of #Apollo14 on January 31. For now, enjoy today's #MoonCrushMonday, featuring #Apollo14 astronaut Alan Shepard next to the Modular Equipment Transporter during a surface traverse. https://t.co/B7NIVnEImM


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January 04, 2021 at 10:53AM
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WS4 Low Temp Alert:

Temp 33.6°F Dewpoint:30.2°F Windchill:33.8°F Wind:0.0 mph Rain Rate:0.0in/h Rain For Day:0.0in Sun:0 W/m^2

Saturday, January 2, 2021

WS4 Low Temp Alert:

Temp 33.6°F Dewpoint:29.7°F Windchill:33.8°F Wind:0.0 mph Rain Rate:0.0in/h Rain For Day:0.0in Sun:0 W/m^2

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Temp 33.6°F Dewpoint:31.3°F Windchill:33.8°F Wind:0.9 mph Rain Rate:0.0in/h Rain For Day:0.0in Sun:0 W/m^2

Friday, January 1, 2021

WS4 Low Temp Alert:

Temp 33.6°F Dewpoint:30.2°F Windchill:33.8°F Wind:0.9 mph Rain Rate:0.0in/h Rain For Day:0.0in Sun:0 W/m^2