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Joined August 2016
Staying to follow people who maintain a presence here, but otherwise winding down on the Site Formerly Known As Bird App. Elsewhere at: >bsky.app/profile/diplotomodo… >diplotomodon.wordpress.com/ >diplotomodon.tumblr.com/ >sauropods.win/@diplotomodon Diplotomodon on IG/Discord (mutuals only)
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we are officially reaching a point with philly sports where lebron is simply not worth the curse we’re experiencing
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Since this post: -Flyers had the worst start in franchise history with 9 straight losses -Ariel Hukporti tore his Achilles, out for the season -Jalen Hurts is full of blood clots and the team nearly killed him by flying him overseas -Eagles still haven't won a game since
The Philadelphia Eagles have not won a game since Drexel University closed the Academy of Natural Sciences. Do with this information what you will
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They're even showing the building on the damn broadcasts !!!
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The ghost of Haddy has once again been disturbed from its slumber
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I’m just gonna say - back when the Academy of Natural Sciences museum was open and cheering for the Eagles, we were winning games - even the Super Bowl. How many games have the Eagles won since Drexel shut down the Academy on September 27th? #drexelcurse #savethemuseum
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Can't tell if this counts under the ANSP curse or if this is more of a Phillies type situation
Just in: Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons is believed to have sustained a torn Achilles tendon at practice Sunday, sources tell ESPN. A suspected season-ending injury for Simmons after rejuvenated and impressive training camp and preseason performances.
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In Philadelphia we just dig them out of the ooze and make them our sports mascots
Chicago is great but its problems are obvious: it was built over soggy marshland and, to this day, ancient amphibians, pale salamanders the size of train cars and toads the size of houses, slumber in the soft mud beneath the water table. One day, those monsters will wake up.
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I warned you !!!!!
Breaking: #Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is out for Sunday due to a superficial blood clot. Full statement from the #Eagles on QB Jalen Hurts:   “On Thursday, October 8th, Jalen visited the training room after practice requesting treatment for his calf. He informed the medical staff he had been cleated during the Rams game on October 4th. This was his first treatment session for the calf injury following the game, after having practiced in full both Wednesday and Thursday. On Friday, Jalen received treatment, practiced in full, and was added to the practice report.   “Out of an abundance of caution, an ultrasound was performed on Saturday following the team’s flight to London and walkthrough. The ultrasound revealed a superficial blood clot. Our medical staff and doctors in London reviewed the results and concluded that activity and mobility were important and that Jalen could safely play. Doctors recommended a follow-up ultrasound within 72 hours of the game and the return flight to Philadelphia.    “Jalen played without limitation in the game Sunday, received treatment on Monday and Tuesday, and practiced in full on Wednesday, as reflected in the practice report. Throughout our time in London and this week, we have remained in communication with the league office regarding the matter.     "On Wednesday night, a follow-up ultrasound revealed movement in the small blood clot. Jalen will be out for Sunday’s game vs. the Panthers as we determine the appropriate course of treatment. His health and safety are our highest priority.”
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I warned you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xitter.cf/RapSheet/status/211154…
Breaking: After consultations with numerous doctors and experts that went into Saturday, the #Eagles are placing quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve, sources tell @AdamSchefter and me. Hurts is now out for the foreseeable future. More information coming…
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Do you love fossils? Would you like to show your support for Academy of Natural Sciences staff? @ValleyForgeNHP will be holding a #FossilDay event THIS Saturday, October 17 from 12-4pm. ANSP staff will be on hand to show off some awesome fossils… 1/2
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okay I didn't click through far enough I thought we were just sharing field codes
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The Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia was essential for my development as a scientist and we cannot let it go away. Let’s pressure Drexel University to keep it open @acadnatsci @savetheacademy @drexeluniv #SaveTheAcademy
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people born in 1990-2006, how’s life?
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They're calling it the Paul & Peters playbook
THINGS TO SAY TO A TAXONOMIST: - "immediately make it a new family" - "name it elegans" - "sell me this holotype" - "i brought my own maximum likelihood tree" - "what are your intentions with my phylogenies?"
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people born in 1990-2006, how’s life?
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one of my good friends has a large billionaire patron who sponsors his content & is largely hands off. this means he doesn’t have to run specific sponsors or ads on his platform that feel unnatural & disruptive. from a strict creator monetization + livability perspective this seems like the cleanest model for content creation. i.e. creator can focus entirely on producing interesting work & the audience gets an undisturbed experience. the patron gets cultural influence, intellectual stimulation, or simply the satisfaction. more wealthy ppl should do this.
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