Dr. Flowers @AlliFlowers@talkedabout.social

Here's a new rule: If someone sues to contest an election, and it's ruled to be frivolous, with no basis in fact, that candidate gets disqualified from running for office again, ever.

And the lawyers should be automatically fined and referred for disciplinary proceedings.

It’s hard to believe that we used to just answer the phone without having any idea who was on the other end. And we had to answer because we didn’t even have answering machines so we’d never know who it was or if it was important unless that person called back.

Then we’d get annoyed if a person didn’t have voicemail. After that, we’d get annoyed if they actually picked up and we couldn’t just leave a message.

Now calling without texting first to see if someone is free seems kind of rude.

iPadOS 16.2 brings these improvements for Stage Manager, plus AirTag tracking alerts https://9to5mac.com/2022/12/13/ipados-16-2-improvements-stage-manager/

It would appear the Biden Administration is about to send Patriot Missile systems to Ukraine.

This is excellent news for the Ukrainian people and a huge blow to Putin. It’s time to level up the battle space. Plans could be finalized as early as this week.

Are #trekkies aware of the #logs being posted to Instagram by the #StarTrekProdigy writers? Recorded by #mulgrew herself, these #Janeway monologues provide context and insight to the show (including some answers to questions like "how did the kazon travel all over the Quadrant and galaxy to get #theUnwanted?

Here's last weeks:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cl1D3K0BrNR/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

@GoodAaron posted this week's log today! It's different than the others...

His days as a graffiti artist were coming to an end.

He could see the writing on the wall.

3rd handout: Some evidence-based strategies for improving #StudentSuccess & #Equity in your courses
https://bit.ly/studentsuccess22
including some Canvas activities you can import into your course, such as transparent assignments, values affirmation, social belonging, stress reappraisal, mindfulness, midterm student feedback, etc.
https://canvas.instructure.com/courses/3168265 #CollegeSuccess #Teaching #EvidenceBasedTeaching

⚡️ The Royal Marines have taken part in covert operations in Ukraine, a senior general Robert Magowan has admitted for the first time. #RussiaUkraineWar

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/royal-marines-deployed-on-high-risk-covert-operations-in-ukraine-r7b50gv3p

[candy store]
ME: I'd like to return this Tic Tac.
CLERK: It looks partially eaten.
ME: It's still in...
CLERK: Don't
ME: ...mint condition.

The U.S. Department of Justice subpoenas election officials in three more states — Georgia, Nevada and New Mexico — in the investigation into former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/doj-subpoenas-election-officials-in-three-more-states/

Handout: Open Educational Resources & Open Pedagogy https://bit.ly/oer2023
Links to resources on the basics of finding, using, and authoring #OER resources, textbooks, etc., including info on student-generated resources (#OpenPedagogy).
I'll add a 2nd page to the handout in the coming weeks w/resources on #H5P & #Pressbooks in preparation for a workshop.

Handout: Spot checking a course for quality https://bit.ly/spotcheckcourse
Online courses often have to meet quality standards such as #QualityMatters. It's a very time intensive process. The checklist above is a guide for quickly pre-reviewing a #CanvasLMS course for any big or easily fixable issues before it is submitted for peer review - things like accessibility, course navigation & organization, learning objectives, etc. #OnlineTeaching #InstructionalDesign

This is massive step in the quest to unleash an infinite source of clean energy that could help end global dependence on fossil fuels #cnn

https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/nuclear-fusion-reaction-us-announcement-12-13-22/index.html

John’s first floor renovation is going great.

The second floor is another story.

Welcome to your 40s, the kids finally let you sleep in but your bladder won't allow it.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Starts Early Review of Claims for Veterans With Terminal Illnesses Under the PACT Act

The VA announced that it would move up processing for dying veterans immediately.

In addition to terminally ill veterans, anyone with cancer; experiencing homelessness; older than 85; experiencing financial hardship; or a Medal of Honor or Purple Heart recipient will have processing priority.

#PACTAct #Veterans #VeteranBenefits

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2022/12/12/va-starts-early-review-of-claims-veterans-terminal-illnesses-under-pact-act.html