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@starr88.bsky.social

Emerging infectious diseases, health, health equity, education, service, baseball, music and arts.

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Good analysis there.
Going to game Sunday! Excited to cheer them on in person.

04.12.2025 23:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

100%agree! Unlikely they’ll maintain undefeated status but it’s a very good start to the new season.

04.12.2025 23:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Boston Fleet are undefeated thus far this season.

04.12.2025 23:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

The sunset was pretty this evening in New England.

04.12.2025 23:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Understand. Trust Dad’s complications are manageable. #respectcaregivers.

03.12.2025 01:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Bread machine update?

03.12.2025 01:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

FYI:

01.12.2025 23:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Today December 1st is #WorldAIDSDay.
I remember the millions who have died.
I celebrate the transformative progress that has been made.
I resolve as an HIV researcher and advocate to keep up the fight to end the HIV epidemic.
Do you know you status?
Get tested. Get treated. Get on PrEP.

01.12.2025 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 166    πŸ” 56    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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Bread Machine Recipes, Troubleshooting and Tips Looking for bread machine recipes? We've got bread recipes as well as recipes the dough and quick bread settings. Check out our bread machine tips too.

Love mine. Enjoy! Reliable recipes here: www.breadmachinediva.com

23.11.2025 02:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Where are all the girls dads regarding Epstein trafficking machine? OK with their girls being approached at 13, 14, 15, 16? Prefer to think not. But maybe they are? #Epstein #sextrafficking #girldads

18.11.2025 17:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This lab is key for tracking deadly waves. Its sensors are about to go offline. After NOAA cut funding to the lab that’s been monitoring seismic activity for more than 25 years, nine stations tracking tsunami-causing earthquakes for the agency will go offline by the end of the mo...

NOAA cut funding to the Alaska Earthquake Center, directed by my friend Mike West. As a result, seismic monitoring by nine stations in Alaska tracking tsunami-causing earthquakes will go offline by the end of the month. This endangers people in Alaska, HawaiΚ»i, and other parts of the Pacific.

11.11.2025 19:24 β€” πŸ‘ 455    πŸ” 291    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 13
Image that says HIP is available on Nov. 1. Learn more about HIP at Mass.gov/HIP.

Image that says HIP is available on Nov. 1. Learn more about HIP at Mass.gov/HIP.

Contrary to what you might have heard, HIP is available on November 1 AND you only need a penny/non-negative balance to access it

Find a participating farm here: dtafinder.com

#Masschusetts @universalhub.com @cambridgeday.com @theharvardcrimson.bsky.social

31.10.2025 18:11 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

HIP benefits still available if you have 1 cent left on SNAP card. BPS students still get free meals.
#boston

31.10.2025 15:52 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

@universalhub.com MA webpage with resources for SNAP recipients or those who desire to assist November 1 and beyond. www.mass.gov/president-tr...

31.10.2025 00:46 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
This flyer announces a free farmers market at Loring Greenough House in Jamaica Plain (12 South Street) for people who lost SNAP benefits due to a government shutdown. The market offers:

Free fresh produce and bread (grown by Allandale Farm, bread from Iggy's)
Thursdays, 11AM - 1PM
Dates: November 6, 13, 20

This is a mutual aid initiative providing food support during a period when SNAP benefits have been disrupted. Jamaica Plain has a strong history of community organizing and mutual aid networks.

This flyer announces a free farmers market at Loring Greenough House in Jamaica Plain (12 South Street) for people who lost SNAP benefits due to a government shutdown. The market offers: Free fresh produce and bread (grown by Allandale Farm, bread from Iggy's) Thursdays, 11AM - 1PM Dates: November 6, 13, 20 This is a mutual aid initiative providing food support during a period when SNAP benefits have been disrupted. Jamaica Plain has a strong history of community organizing and mutual aid networks.

(Boston) Free farmers market in JP including bread and produce, Thursdays 11-1, 12 South Street

#SNAP

29.10.2025 21:29 β€” πŸ‘ 81    πŸ” 60    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 5

For Mass folks-pass this along. Keep a $1 on SNAP card to access HIP benefits. Share widely.

30.10.2025 19:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@universalhub.com Fireworks again this evening?

29.10.2025 00:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Adding lack of SNAP funding reverberates into multiple supply chains. It is a world of hurt for many more than the recipients of these benefits.

28.10.2025 23:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Women’s Pro Baseball League launching in 2026 with Boston team - The Boston Globe Founder Justine Siegal has spent 15 years building up a nonprofit to support girls playing baseball. Now, they'll finally get the chance to take the next step in their athletic careers.

The Women’s Pro Baseball League is set to begin play in 2026. Boston is one of four cities to be awarded an inaugural franchise.

21.10.2025 15:21 β€” πŸ‘ 64    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1

NEW YORK AND BOSTON we are so up WE ARE SO UP

21.10.2025 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 71    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 0

Opportunity for Coffee Connection comeback (George Howell Coffee). One
can hope.

27.09.2025 22:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Home - Vot-ER Vot-ER is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working to integrate civic engagement into healthcare. We partner with over 700 institutions to bring nonpartisan civic engagement tools and programs to ev...

In addition, in some ERs you can get registered to vote. vot-er.org

12.09.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

GOOD NEWS: Despite RFK Jr saying he would cancel $500 million in mRNA research, the House Committee on Appropriations has passed a spending package, that includes $1.1 billion for β€œadvanced research and development” at BARDA, which includes research on mRNA vaccines.

10.09.2025 21:15 β€” πŸ‘ 6748    πŸ” 1624    πŸ’¬ 79    πŸ“Œ 59

Lots of people asking why isn't my state issuing COVID vaccine executive orders?

In most states you can already get vaccines without prescriptions, including: AL, AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NE, ND, NH, NJ, OH, OK, OR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, WA, WI, WY

05.09.2025 18:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1403    πŸ” 514    πŸ’¬ 99    πŸ“Œ 54
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Florida to end vaccine mandates for children as state’s surgeon general likens them to β€˜slavery’ Joseph Ladapo, a long-time vaccine skeptic, says that every state vaccine requirement would be repealed

We are Through the Looking Glass now. Ladapo is barking mad, and I mean actually deranged. And please stop calling him a skeptic. He’s a full out anti-vaxxer and denialist. This only ends badly not just for Florida, but for the entire country. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

03.09.2025 21:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1097    πŸ” 363    πŸ’¬ 100    πŸ“Œ 27

I have been saying for months that it is critical to monitor your state’s vaccine requirements for school entry. They are the only things standing between us and massive infectious disease outbreaks.

With Florida ending these requirements, other states are sure to follow.

03.09.2025 17:33 β€” πŸ‘ 427    πŸ” 130    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 5
California, Oregon, and Washington to launch new West Coast Health Alliance to uphold scientific integrity in public health as Trump destroys CDC’s credibility

California, Oregon, and Washington to launch new West Coast Health Alliance to uphold scientific integrity in public health as Trump destroys CDC’s credibility

In response to the dismantling of the CDC, California, Oregon, and Washington have launched the West Coast Health Alliance, which will make their own science-based vaccine guidelines, and make sure vaccines are accessible to everyone.

03.09.2025 18:18 β€” πŸ‘ 4318    πŸ” 1202    πŸ’¬ 125    πŸ“Œ 226

Same. Deeply vexed over public health erosion and turn away from science.

28.08.2025 23:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The crickets are sounding beautiful this evening. #summertime #lifepleasure #naturejoy

05.08.2025 00:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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