Gene Milone
@starrybright.bsky.social
astronomer; author; retired university professor; Bronx Science, Columbia, & Yale grad.
From Denys Lau's APHA newsletter:
"This week, the world lost the Queen of Country, Dolly Parton. Her message of inclusion, acceptance, and belonging resonated with so many. A lifelong philanthropist, she donated millions of dollars to public medical research, and community health efforts."
"This week, the world lost the Queen of Country, Dolly Parton. Her message of inclusion, acceptance, and belonging resonated with so many. A lifelong philanthropist, she donated millions of dollars to public medical research, and community health efforts."
August 28, 2026 at 11:01 PM
From Denys Lau's APHA newsletter:
"This week, the world lost the Queen of Country, Dolly Parton. Her message of inclusion, acceptance, and belonging resonated with so many. A lifelong philanthropist, she donated millions of dollars to public medical research, and community health efforts."
"This week, the world lost the Queen of Country, Dolly Parton. Her message of inclusion, acceptance, and belonging resonated with so many. A lifelong philanthropist, she donated millions of dollars to public medical research, and community health efforts."
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"A Prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people."
—The Declaration of Independence
—The Declaration of Independence
January 18, 2026 at 9:01 PM
"A Prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people."
—The Declaration of Independence
—The Declaration of Independence
Infections are surging again in Alberta. In the week ending Nov. 29, there were 707 flu, 250 Covid, and 84 RSV cases with increasing numbers in hospital and in the ICU, and they are killing people. New strains are here. Get vaccinated if you can and need to.
December 6, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Infections are surging again in Alberta. In the week ending Nov. 29, there were 707 flu, 250 Covid, and 84 RSV cases with increasing numbers in hospital and in the ICU, and they are killing people. New strains are here. Get vaccinated if you can and need to.
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This is how it’s done, U.S. negotiators. Learn from other strong leaders how to deal with criminal aggressors.
November 25, 2025 at 11:30 PM
This is how it’s done, U.S. negotiators. Learn from other strong leaders how to deal with criminal aggressors.
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We need to stop Premier Smith’s plan for Two-Tier Healthcare. There is a better option. A Canadian option that works. Let's defend and promote Universal Public Healthcare. notwotier.ca
URGENT – Stop Premier Danielle Smith’s Plan to End Universal Healthcare
Alberta Premier Smith has used the Notwithstanding Clause to pass laws that erase rights and silence the courts.
notwotier.ca
November 25, 2025 at 8:47 PM
We need to stop Premier Smith’s plan for Two-Tier Healthcare. There is a better option. A Canadian option that works. Let's defend and promote Universal Public Healthcare. notwotier.ca
The latest flu, Covid-19, and RSV infection news in Alberta: the flu is up to ~400, Covid-19, ~200 and RSV, ~50 cases in the week ending Nov. 15. If you have not yet done so, get your shots/boosters when you can.
November 26, 2025 at 8:07 AM
The latest flu, Covid-19, and RSV infection news in Alberta: the flu is up to ~400, Covid-19, ~200 and RSV, ~50 cases in the week ending Nov. 15. If you have not yet done so, get your shots/boosters when you can.
For those interested in public health matters: In Alberta the flu continues to diminish, and RSV has virtually disappeared; BUT Covid is surging again & there are >1000 measles cases. If possible (Alberta Health does not make it easy), try to keep up with the latest vaccine booster shots.
June 22, 2025 at 5:51 AM
For those interested in public health matters: In Alberta the flu continues to diminish, and RSV has virtually disappeared; BUT Covid is surging again & there are >1000 measles cases. If possible (Alberta Health does not make it easy), try to keep up with the latest vaccine booster shots.
Regarding monstrous statements and actions taken recently: Ignorance compounded by stupidity and/or madness leads to calamity. The world is fraught with dangers. No world leader should be allowed to continue in office who is grossly unaware of and does not have the capacity to understand reality.
June 19, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Regarding monstrous statements and actions taken recently: Ignorance compounded by stupidity and/or madness leads to calamity. The world is fraught with dangers. No world leader should be allowed to continue in office who is grossly unaware of and does not have the capacity to understand reality.
Helicopters flying overhead enroute to the G7 meeting in Kananaskis for the past couple of days. Well, I say "G7" but one delegation was clearly a stand-in for the former eighth delegation that was booted out for the illegal occupation and annexation of part of it's neighbor back in 2014.
June 17, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Helicopters flying overhead enroute to the G7 meeting in Kananaskis for the past couple of days. Well, I say "G7" but one delegation was clearly a stand-in for the former eighth delegation that was booted out for the illegal occupation and annexation of part of it's neighbor back in 2014.
We just had Covid-19 booster shots today (our 10th Covid-19 vaccinations in total). Despite our advanced years (mid-80s), thanks to the vaccinations, along with masks and isolation for the five years, we have managed to avoid contracting this dread disease. Tragically many others have not.
May 14, 2025 at 6:38 AM
We just had Covid-19 booster shots today (our 10th Covid-19 vaccinations in total). Despite our advanced years (mid-80s), thanks to the vaccinations, along with masks and isolation for the five years, we have managed to avoid contracting this dread disease. Tragically many others have not.
Democrats who live abroad who can prove their U. S. citizenship, including those who live in Canada, cannot now donate to Democratic causes via Act Blue unless they physically donate within the U.S. Does anyone have the slightest idea why this is the case? To me, it make no dollars and no sense.
May 2, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Democrats who live abroad who can prove their U. S. citizenship, including those who live in Canada, cannot now donate to Democratic causes via Act Blue unless they physically donate within the U.S. Does anyone have the slightest idea why this is the case? To me, it make no dollars and no sense.
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See the problem here?
April 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM
See the problem here?
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“History repeats itself, first as a tragedy, second as a farce.”
— Karl Marx
— Karl Marx
April 8, 2025 at 7:14 PM
“History repeats itself, first as a tragedy, second as a farce.”
— Karl Marx
— Karl Marx
Trump has decided not to allow Medicare & Medicaid coverage for popular obesity drugs, blocking a Biden initiative to help millions access them and their many benefits such as heart attack, stroke and even dementia prevention. Another demonstration of how NOT to improve efficiency or MAGA!
April 8, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Trump has decided not to allow Medicare & Medicaid coverage for popular obesity drugs, blocking a Biden initiative to help millions access them and their many benefits such as heart attack, stroke and even dementia prevention. Another demonstration of how NOT to improve efficiency or MAGA!
I don't think I remember hearing anything about prices going up and stock markets tanking and allies being alienated in the first hundred days, but maybe I wasn't paying enough attention to the father of all lies. But I do remember the ranting about eating dogs and cats and the price of eggs.
April 8, 2025 at 5:59 AM
I don't think I remember hearing anything about prices going up and stock markets tanking and allies being alienated in the first hundred days, but maybe I wasn't paying enough attention to the father of all lies. But I do remember the ranting about eating dogs and cats and the price of eggs.
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@maddow.msnbc.com #HandsOff Hood River, Oregon
April 6, 2025 at 12:28 AM
@maddow.msnbc.com #HandsOff Hood River, Oregon
An interesting sign ...
Best sign at the hands off rally in Jackson, Mississippi. (Yes, Mississippi!) @meidastouch.com
April 6, 2025 at 6:35 AM
An interesting sign ...
Millions of people around the world show up to protest actions by Trump & Co. yet the NYT right now had only one short article on it and no array of photographs to demonstrate the scale or impact. Does this indicate some sort of avoidance of the wrath of a would-be autocrat, or what, exactly?
April 6, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Millions of people around the world show up to protest actions by Trump & Co. yet the NYT right now had only one short article on it and no array of photographs to demonstrate the scale or impact. Does this indicate some sort of avoidance of the wrath of a would-be autocrat, or what, exactly?
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Sweeping job cuts and reorganizations taking place at the US Department of Health and Human Services under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. leave the United States “weaker as a nation,” Dr. Peter Marks told CNN.
Dramatic HHS cuts leave US ‘weaker as a nation,’ says top FDA vaccine official forced out under Kennedy | CNN
Sweeping job cuts and reorganizations taking place at the US Department of Health and Human Services under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. leave the United States “weaker as a nation,” Dr. Peter Marks...
www.cnn.com
April 5, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Sweeping job cuts and reorganizations taking place at the US Department of Health and Human Services under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. leave the United States “weaker as a nation,” Dr. Peter Marks told CNN.
Not only is the great corrupter risking the free world's economic destruction with his misuse of tariffs; muskovites decimated the NIH & CDC, firing essential people, some of whom likely saved millions of lives, including his when he contracted covid. Is all this from ignorance? Stupidity? Insanity?
April 3, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Not only is the great corrupter risking the free world's economic destruction with his misuse of tariffs; muskovites decimated the NIH & CDC, firing essential people, some of whom likely saved millions of lives, including his when he contracted covid. Is all this from ignorance? Stupidity? Insanity?
Alberta Health Services reports that flu is the most prevalent infection now but Covid-19 and RSV are still producing hospitalizations, ICU cases, and deaths.
March 29, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Alberta Health Services reports that flu is the most prevalent infection now but Covid-19 and RSV are still producing hospitalizations, ICU cases, and deaths.
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COVID is real and still killing people. Wear a mask in public and get vaccinated.
March 29, 2025 at 9:16 PM
COVID is real and still killing people. Wear a mask in public and get vaccinated.
Have you noticed that MAGA repugnicons have their own version of DEI: discrimination, exclusion, inequality? Now I could get behind banning that version.
March 25, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Have you noticed that MAGA repugnicons have their own version of DEI: discrimination, exclusion, inequality? Now I could get behind banning that version.
Canada has been a good friend to the U.S., and it continues to respect the country despite the pronouncements of its titular head, but something needs to be said. These apt comments in a conservative Canadian newspaper were just called to my attention.
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
Vinay Menon: I’m dumping you, America. Thanks to Trump’s tariffs I’m ready to date other countries
Holy John A. Macdonald, now we know what it means to have a neighbour from hell.
www.thestar.com
February 6, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Canada has been a good friend to the U.S., and it continues to respect the country despite the pronouncements of its titular head, but something needs to be said. These apt comments in a conservative Canadian newspaper were just called to my attention.
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...