Mark Histed

markhisted.org

01 August 2026 00:20

Yes. I have not worked in industrial research, only at universities and govt agencies. But I have good friends in biotech, pharma, and Silicon Valley, and the stories I hear from them have done as much as the theory of public goods to convince me of the vital importance of NIH and NSF.

Jim Swanson

jimswanson.bsky.social

01 August 2026 00:20

Elaine Chau Accidentally Blows Up McConnell’s Photo Timeline Elaine Chao’s outfit in Mitch McConnell’s latest “proof-of-life” photo has raised fresh questions over the timeline offered by the senator’s office. The Kentucky senator’s office has released two photos of him. tinyurl.com/fUvRm2

Jim Swanson

jimswanson.bsky.social

01 August 2026 00:20

One of music’s greatest singer/songwriters, Jim Croce was taken from us way too early. Such poetry in the lyrics! “Operator” - Jim Croce tinyurl.com/rEkSh2

Harry Litman

harrylitman.bsky.social

01 August 2026 00:19

Short answer is yes-the whole thing was a fraud for one. But it could be precarious depending on the court