Chris Vitek

First day of the meeting, and I am already tired? Chalking that up to travel and jet lag. Interesting restaurant I may have to try. #EntSoc25

Has some strong Dr. Who vibes.

Just started watching today! First two episodes were gripping!

The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.

One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc

Package? What package, I am not expecting anything. What could……oooooooh……..very excited.

Recognizing dengue symptoms early can save lives.
Watch out for:

🤕 Severe headache
👀 Pain behind the eyes
🦵🏽Severe muscle & joint pain
🤢Nausea
🤮Vomiting
☹️Skin rashes
🤒Feve

Car rental agencies should charge you a reduced rate for gas if you prepay. My guess is that many people don’t bring them back completely empty, so they would still make money. Plus they can market it as “pay less than you would at the pump” and more people might get it.

Congratulations to recipients of ESA's 2025 professional and student awards, recognizing scientists, educators, and students who have distinguished themselves through contributions to entomology. Honorees will be showcased during #EntSoc25, Nov. 9-12 in Portland, Oregon. entsoc.org/news/press-r...

I used to run with a pretty tough gang when I was younger.

The gang:

The US Government and Human Experimentation This is my Proteus project - the topic is experiments that the US government has done that have impacted both American citizens and citizens of foreign countries. Answer the questions honestly; all lo...

If anyone is able and interested, below is a link to a study that the child of a friend of mine is doing for school. If you have the time and interest, please go ahead and complete it.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Yellow fever situation in Colombia In the last week, yellow fever indicators have recorded an increase in cases, setting off alarm bells for health authorities.

🦟" #YellowFever situation in #Colombia 🇨🇴" 🌎 via @outbreaknewstoday.substack.com.web.brid.gy
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Wish I could watch it, but it is blacked out on the app despite the fact no local channel has it.

The baseball blackout rules are archaic. I can’t watch the game on the app, but there is no local channel covering the game. What is a fan to do? @mlb.com

Agree here! The Dems need some new blood and fresh ideas.

Guys an eleven year old dog I know—a queen, an icon really—is leading an Iditarod team 1000 miles across Alaska right now.

Again: she’s eleven! An elder! Look at this bad bitch go!

when the crowd cheers for the Nazi salute, what you have is a crowd full of Nazis

We had some real fun sealed pools for our quick jump into Aetherdrift. Important keynotes: Sharkman is real good and also he's hot. Would 😌💙❤️

For all our American neighbours who may be struggling to find accurate health information - thr Public Health Agency of Canada has a website you are more than welcome to use:
www.canada.ca/en/public-he...

Cruel.

Opinion | Donald Trump stripped my son of his rights and dignity. America shrugged. | Opinion — The Columbus Dispatch Last week, I watched hate become law with the stroke of Donald Trump's pen.

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Friends please share. Lives are at stake.

A student from my class last semester got me a specialized mug.

Time to work on a birthday present.

Oropouche virus found in urine, semen and blood persistently after infection, as published in journals #lancet and emerging infectious diseases #idsky

Similar to Zika virus

Likely risk for transfusion and transplant transmission

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Nice paper on the role of carnivorous plants in mosquito pest control. Aquatic plants of the genus Utricularia are equipped with suction traps (bladders, utricles) that are effective in trapping the early larval instars of mosquitoes. Paper: academic.oup.com/jme/article/...

Morning void dire done. Continues in 1/2 hour. My juror number is 8, which suggests I may on!

Returning for 2nd round of jury duty today. 25% chance of being picked for the jury (~54 potential jurors, and they need 14).

I think our college has a Festivus pole set up. I am ready for the airing of grievances.

Name not called for 2nd list of jurors.

Not on the first list of names for a district court.