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@jmccombs-jr.bsky.social

Bike rider, camper, metal detecting, good coffee drinking, geospatial mapping, beer drinking, animal loving, nerd.

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It's time to remove Robert F. Kennedy Jr from government before he kills us all

27.08.2025 22:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17281    ๐Ÿ” 3792    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 723    ๐Ÿ“Œ 169

Our President keeps insisting prices are going to drop by 1400%, 1000%, or some other number thatโ€™s mathematically impossible. That he canโ€™t do simple math isnโ€™t the problem, itโ€™s that heโ€™s lying to America while things are getting more expensive because of his bad choices.

28.08.2025 02:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9117    ๐Ÿ” 2295    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 526    ๐Ÿ“Œ 112
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Take the win!

02.05.2025 16:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The way gold prices keep rising, I might just have to take more time to hit the beach metal detecting for lost tourist jewelry!

22.04.2025 10:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

True poetry in motion. In the world of black and white clumsiness, they have a ways to go to match the mighty panda!

22.04.2025 10:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Just like, "if we stop testing right now, we'd have very few cases", or, "The best way to reduce drug spending is to use less drugs 'cause you don't need them".

Only the best and brightest minds in this administration.

22.04.2025 10:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Good morning to everyone who agrees that we need to tax the church!

21.04.2025 14:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16054    ๐Ÿ” 2640    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 614    ๐Ÿ“Œ 121

i've taken shits for longer than Katy Perry was "in space"

16.04.2025 03:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 692    ๐Ÿ” 104    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 22    ๐Ÿ“Œ 11
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This whole billionaire-slash-model space tourist thing isnโ€™t a victory for women at all. It's misogynistic and insulting. While NASA (kneeling to this administration) is erasing the real contributions, the true heroism, the incredible impact women have truly had on the Space Program and science.

16.04.2025 07:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 446    ๐Ÿ” 128    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 25    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

Will just calling it "the Gulf" get you in trouble?

12.03.2025 09:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"Wow. A Vice-President who is as dumb as he is aggressive."

@nickferrarilbc.bsky.social reacts to JD Vance describing Britain as 'some random country that hasn't fought a war in 30 or 40 years.'

04.03.2025 10:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 709    ๐Ÿ” 238    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 105    ๐Ÿ“Œ 53

Remember kids, when the economy tanks and Mr. Cheetohead blames Biden, it was he who imposed the tariffs and removed the guardrails.

04.03.2025 10:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 294    ๐Ÿ” 28    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

ย If they felt like something needed to be said, do it away from the public eye.ย ย Act like adults, learn from the Greatest Generation, of just shut up.

02.03.2025 12:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

They did not chastise European leaders, pushing for a "thank you".

What Trump and Vance did was despicable and embarrassing. It was the complete opposite of the Greatest Generation. Yet, tons of MAGA folks and Republican leaders are celebrating it.

02.03.2025 12:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

America's "Greatest Generation" (as tagged by many) fought WW2.ย ย America stood with our allies in Europe against tyrannical enemies, spent trillions (in today's dollars), sent soldiers to fight and die in support of freedom. It was done because it was the right thing to do.

02.03.2025 12:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I missed this part

01.03.2025 03:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5204    ๐Ÿ” 1694    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 382    ๐Ÿ“Œ 642
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There has been a lot of chatter today about Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump, some regarding this moment when White House correspondent Brian Glenn asked if the Ukrainian president plans to wear a suit. I want to address idea in this thread. ๐Ÿงต

01.03.2025 01:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13617    ๐Ÿ” 3608    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 473    ๐Ÿ“Œ 808

Trump jumped Zelensky. Heโ€™s a 78 year old Ditch pig punk

01.03.2025 01:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1925    ๐Ÿ” 127    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 87    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6

All probationary federal employees at NOAAโ€™s EMC thatโ€™s responsible for keeping all US weather model systems running have been fired with 1 hours notice. And that includes me and colleagues. We will not go quietly because we care about the NOAA mission to protect the public.

27.02.2025 21:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22242    ๐Ÿ” 7350    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 901    ๐Ÿ“Œ 519

As a taxpayer, I do not expect to be "reimbursed" when our country helps another defend itself from foreign invasion where their liberties, freedoms and lives will be taken from them.

When exporting freedom there's no bigger ROI than to hear freedom ring!

Fuck Trump.
Fuck Elon.
And Fuck Putin!

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28.02.2025 09:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 827    ๐Ÿ” 117    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 23    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

I think the "ready" step was skipped too

27.02.2025 14:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
This image illustrates the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT), a biological control method used to manage invasive insect populations, particularly fruit flies. Hereโ€™s a breakdown of the visual elements:

Mass Rearing

The process begins with breeding large numbers of insects in a controlled facility. The insects are shown as a group of small larvae or pupae.
Sterilization

The insects undergo sterilization using ionizing radiation (symbolized by a yellow radiation sign with red waves). This process prevents them from reproducing.
Aerial Release

The sterilized male insects (depicted in red with a male symbol) are released into the environment from an airplane. This ensures wide distribution over an agricultural area.
Wild vs. Sterile Mating

In nature, the wild female insects (shown in blue) mate with the sterile males. Because the males are sterile, the mating does not produce offspring.
Population Control

The absence of viable offspring means the insect population gradually declines, helping to control or eradicate invasive species.
"No Offspring" โ€“ A Birth Control Method

The final part of the diagram highlights that this is a pest control strategy that does not rely on pesticides but instead on preventing reproduction naturally.
This technique is widely used in agricultural pest management to reduce damage caused by invasive flies, protecting crops without harming the environment.

This image illustrates the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT), a biological control method used to manage invasive insect populations, particularly fruit flies. Hereโ€™s a breakdown of the visual elements: Mass Rearing The process begins with breeding large numbers of insects in a controlled facility. The insects are shown as a group of small larvae or pupae. Sterilization The insects undergo sterilization using ionizing radiation (symbolized by a yellow radiation sign with red waves). This process prevents them from reproducing. Aerial Release The sterilized male insects (depicted in red with a male symbol) are released into the environment from an airplane. This ensures wide distribution over an agricultural area. Wild vs. Sterile Mating In nature, the wild female insects (shown in blue) mate with the sterile males. Because the males are sterile, the mating does not produce offspring. Population Control The absence of viable offspring means the insect population gradually declines, helping to control or eradicate invasive species. "No Offspring" โ€“ A Birth Control Method The final part of the diagram highlights that this is a pest control strategy that does not rely on pesticides but instead on preventing reproduction naturally. This technique is widely used in agricultural pest management to reduce damage caused by invasive flies, protecting crops without harming the environment.

Services federal workers provide that people donโ€™t know exist: In factories worldwide, they raise sterile male flies, releasing them from planes flown by federal pilots. These programs are vital for controlling invasive species: #entomology entomology.umd.edu/news/seminar... ๐Ÿงช

26.02.2025 11:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 46    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Deport people who work hard for a living, import international criminals

26.02.2025 05:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4233    ๐Ÿ” 1108    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 184    ๐Ÿ“Œ 47
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Bats prefer the new term.
ย #deportmuskย #Impeachtrumpย #diaperdonย #putinpuppetย #notmypresidentย #investigatemuskย #disinformationย #oligarchyย #resistย #elonstolenelectionย #fucktrumpย #slavaukrainiย #muskratย #felonย #dementiaย #dumptrump #perjury #democracy #Constitution #presidentmusk #voteblue #project2025

26.02.2025 10:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1213    ๐Ÿ” 147    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 11    ๐Ÿ“Œ 7
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Please share this fact sheet on Ukraine with anyone who needs it

understandingwar.org/backgrounder...

23.02.2025 07:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6692    ๐Ÿ” 3544    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 132    ๐Ÿ“Œ 129
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Texas Banned Abortion. Then Sepsis Rates Soared. ProPublicaโ€™s first-of-its-kind analysis is the most detailed look yet into a rise in life-threatening complications for women experiencing pregnancy loss under Texasโ€™ abortion ban.

NEW: Pregnancy became far more dangerous in Texas after the state banned abortion, according to ProPublicaโ€™s first-of-its-kind analysis, which found the sepsis rate for women hospitalized as they miscarried in the 2nd trimester shot up by more than 50%.

https://propub.li/43487Tj

20.02.2025 12:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13172    ๐Ÿ” 7035    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 530    ๐Ÿ“Œ 726
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Changing Labels in Esri Vector Basemaps Esri Vector Basemaps provide the flexibility to make custom changes to map labels on the map by quickly editing the JSON through our VTSE.

ESRI is updating their basemaps automatically to incorporate The Gulf of America starting tomorrow 2/20.
Unrelatedly, here's a workflow that you can use to manually edit your vector basemap labels: www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/...

19.02.2025 19:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 203    ๐Ÿ” 98    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 14

Shitler really is the biggest asshole to ever be president. He might even be the biggest asshole to ever asshole on any considerable scale.

19.02.2025 17:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1504    ๐Ÿ” 99    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 42    ๐Ÿ“Œ 7

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