Mike Spaeder, MD

Yes - class of ‘90

Everyday at track practice in the late 80's in yes, NoVa, we ran the "Kennedy loop" by his boyhood home as a warm-up. We didn't get a DD until 1991 when RFK jr. would have been 37.

New Order: “Ceremony” Read Mark Richardson’s review of the track.

Since the world is crumbling down around us, we might well as take the time to appreciate one of the most amaze-balls tracks ever put to vinyl pitchfork.com/reviews/trac...

One million American dollars per day

Thursday night (2/12) - was in town to visit my mom. The first field trip I took in Kindergarten in ‘77 or ‘78 was a ride on the newly opened Metro. Rode it daily for years to work and school. This was a first (even after 9/11).

I feel seen

On the contrary, there has never been a better time to DOUBLE your caffeine intake.

Fascism isn't gonna fight itself fam, we need FUEL!!!

this is who runs this account (with his cousin 😉)

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Combining my interests in medicine and math, this is a bonkers tale about predatory journals. @pccmdoc.bsky.social - I totally thought of your warnings on the subject as I read it.
@retractionwatch.com

Both Amy Millan and Emily Haines sing on the record. And Amy eventually became a member.

The thing about Catherine O’Hara is she is so hilarious and talented that I forgot she was mortal

Rainer Maria (Caithlin De Marrais)- A Better Version Of Me
Stars (Amy Millan) - Night songs
Bjork - Vespertine
Neko Case - Canadian Amp
Kelly Hogan - Because It Feels Good

Bonus:
Milemarker (Roby Newton) - Anaestetic
Unwound (Sara Lund) - Leaves Turn Inside You

today the fascists killed a nurse who did good work for the people in his care

Alex Pretti was a colleague at the VA. We hired him to recruit for our trial. He became an ICU nurse- I lover working with him. He was a good kind person who lived to help and these fuckers executed him.

White. Hot. Rage.

Tylenol during pregnancy is safe without increased risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability of offspring
A new review of the evidence just out
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

JUST IN: A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore $12 million in grants to the American Academy of Pediatrics, saying the terminations appear to be retaliation for the group's view points re: vaccine safety/efficacy. ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show...

Catholic Vice President Vance takes to social media to justify killing of Renee Good After the tragic shooting of Renee Good at the hands of ICE, the Catholic vice president of the United States took to social media to justify the killing.

The vice president’s comments justifying the death of Renee Good are a moral stain on the collective witness of our Catholic faith, writes digital editor John Grosso.

Cartoon by @badiucao.bsky.social.

This one deserves its own repost….

Great and sobering article about what lies ahead…

Guest column | What viruses an infectious-disease doctor is watching for in 2026 I research virus outbreaks around the world. Here’s what I’ll be keeping an eye on in 2026 that could cause infections in unexpected places or cases.

Nice column in today's @washingtonpost.com by friend and colleague @pehjackson.bsky.social

www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...

Virginia Democrat Tom Perriello to run for his old seat in Congress Former congressman Tom Perriello (D) said Tuesday he will challenge incumbent Rep. John McGuire (R) in Virginia’s 5th District, which he held for one term until 2011.

www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

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From later in the review "To be sure, vast swaths of it are impressively and aggressively awful." #brutal

The 25 greatest albums of 1995 Paste Magazine is your source for the best music, movies, TV, comedy, videogames, books, comics, craft beer, politics and more. Discover your favorite albums and films.

Solid list and no arguments about Bjork's Post being #1. Definitely missing Fugazi's Red Medicine, Superchunk's Here Where The Strings Come In, and Unwound's The Future of What
@pastemagazine.bsky.social

Scotland’s World Cup qualifying win reactions equivalent to small earthquake Celebrations to McLean’s jaw-dropping goal picked up by seismic activity monitors at Glasgow Geothermal Observatory

www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Congratulations Dr. Turner. Also, WTAF is wrong with people.

Former U.Va. President Details Justice Department Pressure That Led to Ouster

Former U.Va. President Details Justice Department Pressure That Led to Ouster www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...

Ryan and Sheridan provide full accounts of Ryan’s resignation. They differ significantly “I concur fully with President Ryan’s recollection of events,” former Board Rector Robert Hardie said.

"The Cavalier Daily corresponded with former Rector Robert Hardie, whose term ended June 30, regarding the two accounts. He confirmed that he agreed with Ryan’s account.

'I concur fully with President Ryan’s recollection of events,' Hardie said."

Welp

www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2025...