CONTINUING COVERAGE - Lansing Police Chief Rob Backus held a press conference Thursday as the department released body camera and dash cam footage of the deadly Sept. 23 officer-involved shooting.
https://www.wilx.com/2026/10/01/lansing-police-provide-update-deadly-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.wilx.com/2026/10/01/lansing-police-provide-update-deadly-officer-involved-shooting/
October 1, 2026 at 3:26 PM
CONTINUING COVERAGE - Lansing Police Chief Rob Backus held a press conference Thursday as the department released body camera and dash cam footage of the deadly Sept. 23 officer-involved shooting.
https://www.wilx.com/2026/10/01/lansing-police-provide-update-deadly-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.wilx.com/2026/10/01/lansing-police-provide-update-deadly-officer-involved-shooting/
We already have an amazing program of confirmed speakers:
Keri Backus (@keribackus.bsky.social)
Matt Bogyo (@mbogyo.bsky.social)
Sara Buhrlage
Kate Carroll (@carrollchembiol.bsky.social)
Ben Cravatt
Laura Edgington-Mitchell (@lauraem-lab.bsky.social)
...
(3/8)
Keri Backus (@keribackus.bsky.social)
Matt Bogyo (@mbogyo.bsky.social)
Sara Buhrlage
Kate Carroll (@carrollchembiol.bsky.social)
Ben Cravatt
Laura Edgington-Mitchell (@lauraem-lab.bsky.social)
...
(3/8)
October 1, 2026 at 8:47 AM
We already have an amazing program of confirmed speakers:
Keri Backus (@keribackus.bsky.social)
Matt Bogyo (@mbogyo.bsky.social)
Sara Buhrlage
Kate Carroll (@carrollchembiol.bsky.social)
Ben Cravatt
Laura Edgington-Mitchell (@lauraem-lab.bsky.social)
...
(3/8)
Keri Backus (@keribackus.bsky.social)
Matt Bogyo (@mbogyo.bsky.social)
Sara Buhrlage
Kate Carroll (@carrollchembiol.bsky.social)
Ben Cravatt
Laura Edgington-Mitchell (@lauraem-lab.bsky.social)
...
(3/8)
We already have an amazing program of confirmed speakers:
Keri Backus (@keribackus.bsky.social)
Matt Bogyo (@mbogyo.bsky.social)
Sara Buhrlage
Kate Carroll (@carrollchembiol.bsky.social)
Ben Cravatt
Laura Edgington-Mitchell (@lauraem-lab.bsky.social)
...
(3/8)
Keri Backus (@keribackus.bsky.social)
Matt Bogyo (@mbogyo.bsky.social)
Sara Buhrlage
Kate Carroll (@carrollchembiol.bsky.social)
Ben Cravatt
Laura Edgington-Mitchell (@lauraem-lab.bsky.social)
...
(3/8)
October 1, 2026 at 8:44 AM
We already have an amazing program of confirmed speakers:
Keri Backus (@keribackus.bsky.social)
Matt Bogyo (@mbogyo.bsky.social)
Sara Buhrlage
Kate Carroll (@carrollchembiol.bsky.social)
Ben Cravatt
Laura Edgington-Mitchell (@lauraem-lab.bsky.social)
...
(3/8)
Keri Backus (@keribackus.bsky.social)
Matt Bogyo (@mbogyo.bsky.social)
Sara Buhrlage
Kate Carroll (@carrollchembiol.bsky.social)
Ben Cravatt
Laura Edgington-Mitchell (@lauraem-lab.bsky.social)
...
(3/8)
At least Myra had a Jim Backus cameo.
September 30, 2026 at 3:34 AM
At least Myra had a Jim Backus cameo.
💡Optica is pleased to announce the results of the 2027 Optica Elections: https://bit.ly/4xMXSOZ
Peter Delfyett (@ucf.bsky.social) will serve as 2027 Optica VP.
Sterling Backus (@thorlabs.bsky.social) & Frédérique Vanholsbeeck (@aucklanduni.bsky.social) will serve as 2027-2029 Directors at Large.
Peter Delfyett (@ucf.bsky.social) will serve as 2027 Optica VP.
Sterling Backus (@thorlabs.bsky.social) & Frédérique Vanholsbeeck (@aucklanduni.bsky.social) will serve as 2027-2029 Directors at Large.
September 29, 2026 at 10:15 PM
💡Optica is pleased to announce the results of the 2027 Optica Elections: https://bit.ly/4xMXSOZ
Peter Delfyett (@ucf.bsky.social) will serve as 2027 Optica VP.
Sterling Backus (@thorlabs.bsky.social) & Frédérique Vanholsbeeck (@aucklanduni.bsky.social) will serve as 2027-2029 Directors at Large.
Peter Delfyett (@ucf.bsky.social) will serve as 2027 Optica VP.
Sterling Backus (@thorlabs.bsky.social) & Frédérique Vanholsbeeck (@aucklanduni.bsky.social) will serve as 2027-2029 Directors at Large.
Catching up on #GilligansIsland 📺 www.imdb.com/title/tt0832...
September 29, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Catching up on #GilligansIsland 📺 www.imdb.com/title/tt0832...
The Pima County Sheriff's Department wrote on X Monday that the PCSD/FBI #Guthrie Task Force had recently been made aware of the potential note, nearly 8 months after Guthrie's disappearance.
Guthrie—the 84-year-old mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie...
By Alex Backus and Jordan King
Guthrie—the 84-year-old mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie...
By Alex Backus and Jordan King
Nancy Guthrie update: law enforcement flags potential new ransom note
Law enforcement is investigating a possible new ransom note and social media comments about the information.
www.newsweek.com
September 29, 2026 at 4:54 PM
The Pima County Sheriff's Department wrote on X Monday that the PCSD/FBI #Guthrie Task Force had recently been made aware of the potential note, nearly 8 months after Guthrie's disappearance.
Guthrie—the 84-year-old mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie...
By Alex Backus and Jordan King
Guthrie—the 84-year-old mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie...
By Alex Backus and Jordan King
State legislature profile: Shea Backus is an American politician and attorney who is currently serving as a member of the Nevada Assembly from the 37th district. Born in 1975 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Shea is a third-generation Nevadan. Shea's paternal… https://sengov.com/states/nevada/shea-backus/
September 28, 2026 at 9:25 PM
State legislature profile: Shea Backus is an American politician and attorney who is currently serving as a member of the Nevada Assembly from the 37th district. Born in 1975 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Shea is a third-generation Nevadan. Shea's paternal… https://sengov.com/states/nevada/shea-backus/
On MeTV Toons right now, circa 1974 from Filmation. Featuring the voices of Bob Denver, Alan Hale, Jr., Jim Backus, Natalie Schaefer & Russell Johnson.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_New...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_New...
The New Adventures of Gilligan - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
September 28, 2026 at 3:39 AM
On MeTV Toons right now, circa 1974 from Filmation. Featuring the voices of Bob Denver, Alan Hale, Jr., Jim Backus, Natalie Schaefer & Russell Johnson.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_New...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_New...
I've been ignoring this movie for 50 years, but I'm finally ready to give it a chance because of the cast.
Chloris Leachman
Ann Southern
Jim Backus
Linda Purl
Dann Most
Chloris Leachman
Ann Southern
Jim Backus
Linda Purl
Dann Most
September 27, 2026 at 4:24 AM
I've been ignoring this movie for 50 years, but I'm finally ready to give it a chance because of the cast.
Chloris Leachman
Ann Southern
Jim Backus
Linda Purl
Dann Most
Chloris Leachman
Ann Southern
Jim Backus
Linda Purl
Dann Most
Happy 62nd Anniversary, Gilligan’s Island!
September 26, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Happy 62nd Anniversary, Gilligan’s Island!
Gilligan’s Island” premiered 62 years ago today, Sept 26, 1964!
Staring Bob Denver, Alan Hale Jr., Jim Backus, Natalie Schafer, Tina Louise, Russell Johnson and Dawn Wells — quite a crew! :)
#otd
Staring Bob Denver, Alan Hale Jr., Jim Backus, Natalie Schafer, Tina Louise, Russell Johnson and Dawn Wells — quite a crew! :)
#otd
September 26, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Gilligan’s Island” premiered 62 years ago today, Sept 26, 1964!
Staring Bob Denver, Alan Hale Jr., Jim Backus, Natalie Schafer, Tina Louise, Russell Johnson and Dawn Wells — quite a crew! :)
#otd
Staring Bob Denver, Alan Hale Jr., Jim Backus, Natalie Schafer, Tina Louise, Russell Johnson and Dawn Wells — quite a crew! :)
#otd
'Gilligan's Island' premiered on this day 62 years ago on CBS! (September 26, 1964)
Created by Sherwood Schwartz.
Starring Bob Denver, Alan Hale Jr., Jim Backus, Natalie Schafer, Tina Louise, Russell Johnson, Dawn Wells, and more.
#OTD #OnThisDay #TVHistory
Created by Sherwood Schwartz.
Starring Bob Denver, Alan Hale Jr., Jim Backus, Natalie Schafer, Tina Louise, Russell Johnson, Dawn Wells, and more.
#OTD #OnThisDay #TVHistory
September 26, 2026 at 8:18 PM
'Gilligan's Island' premiered on this day 62 years ago on CBS! (September 26, 1964)
Created by Sherwood Schwartz.
Starring Bob Denver, Alan Hale Jr., Jim Backus, Natalie Schafer, Tina Louise, Russell Johnson, Dawn Wells, and more.
#OTD #OnThisDay #TVHistory
Created by Sherwood Schwartz.
Starring Bob Denver, Alan Hale Jr., Jim Backus, Natalie Schafer, Tina Louise, Russell Johnson, Dawn Wells, and more.
#OTD #OnThisDay #TVHistory
🗳️ JOLPOL endorses these pro- #Justice, #Opportunity, & #Liberty candidates for 11/3 General #Election2026 #Midterms2026 #Elections2026:
🗳️ #Nevada: State #Assembly: #AD37: AW Shea Backus | #AD41: @vinnyspot.bsky.social Spotleson | #AD42: AW Tracy Brown-May! #GOTV #VOTE #NVpol #NVlegis ⚖️
🗳️ #Nevada: State #Assembly: #AD37: AW Shea Backus | #AD41: @vinnyspot.bsky.social Spotleson | #AD42: AW Tracy Brown-May! #GOTV #VOTE #NVpol #NVlegis ⚖️
September 26, 2026 at 4:50 PM
🗳️ JOLPOL endorses these pro- #Justice, #Opportunity, & #Liberty candidates for 11/3 General #Election2026 #Midterms2026 #Elections2026:
🗳️ #Nevada: State #Assembly: #AD37: AW Shea Backus | #AD41: @vinnyspot.bsky.social Spotleson | #AD42: AW Tracy Brown-May! #GOTV #VOTE #NVpol #NVlegis ⚖️
🗳️ #Nevada: State #Assembly: #AD37: AW Shea Backus | #AD41: @vinnyspot.bsky.social Spotleson | #AD42: AW Tracy Brown-May! #GOTV #VOTE #NVpol #NVlegis ⚖️
Happy anniversary to GILLIGAN'S ISLAND, premiering on CBS OTD in 1964 and, while managing just three seasons, is a TV institution. Jim Backus (whose star status inflated the budget) signed on without seeing a script, but Skipper proved impossible to cast until a chance encounter with Alan Hale Jr.
September 26, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Happy anniversary to GILLIGAN'S ISLAND, premiering on CBS OTD in 1964 and, while managing just three seasons, is a TV institution. Jim Backus (whose star status inflated the budget) signed on without seeing a script, but Skipper proved impossible to cast until a chance encounter with Alan Hale Jr.
Jeffrey V. Backus
Half-ladder partial waves for all $n,d$ with applications to string theory
https://arxiv.org/abs/2609.28617
Half-ladder partial waves for all $n,d$ with applications to string theory
https://arxiv.org/abs/2609.28617
September 26, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Jeffrey V. Backus
Half-ladder partial waves for all $n,d$ with applications to string theory
https://arxiv.org/abs/2609.28617
Half-ladder partial waves for all $n,d$ with applications to string theory
https://arxiv.org/abs/2609.28617
September 25, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Jeffrey V. Backus: Half-ladder partial waves for all $n,d$ with applications to string theory https://arxiv.org/abs/2609.28617 https://arxiv.org/pdf/2609.28617 https://arxiv.org/html/2609.28617
September 25, 2026 at 6:54 AM
Jeffrey V. Backus: Half-ladder partial waves for all $n,d$ with applications to string theory https://arxiv.org/abs/2609.28617 https://arxiv.org/pdf/2609.28617 https://arxiv.org/html/2609.28617
Hague’s Hotel Uncas had its own family-built rowboats and launches. Be the first to read Lake George Mirror stories. Please support local journalism and subscribe to the Lake George Mirror. bit.ly/SubscribeToLGM #LakeGeorge #LocalJournalism zurl.co/NC5LN
The Sextons of Hague: Boat Builders, Hoteliers, Photographers - Lake George Mirror
Born in 1839 on Friends Point in Hague, Wildman Hall Sexton was one of the finest boat builders on Lake George. According to Dorothy Backus Offensend, his great-grand daughter, Sexton’s row boats were...
zurl.co
September 24, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Hague’s Hotel Uncas had its own family-built rowboats and launches. Be the first to read Lake George Mirror stories. Please support local journalism and subscribe to the Lake George Mirror. bit.ly/SubscribeToLGM #LakeGeorge #LocalJournalism zurl.co/NC5LN
In Bradley County
• Thursday 6-8pm, Phillippi Baptist Church
In Oak Ridge:
•Thursday 10:30 am: First Presbyterian Church with Anne Backus
•Saturday 11am-2pm: Woodland Elementary School
•Sunday 6-8pm: Elza Gate Park
•Tuesday 6-8pm: Elza Gate Park
• Thursday 6-8pm, Phillippi Baptist Church
In Oak Ridge:
•Thursday 10:30 am: First Presbyterian Church with Anne Backus
•Saturday 11am-2pm: Woodland Elementary School
•Sunday 6-8pm: Elza Gate Park
•Tuesday 6-8pm: Elza Gate Park
September 24, 2026 at 8:13 AM
In Bradley County
• Thursday 6-8pm, Phillippi Baptist Church
In Oak Ridge:
•Thursday 10:30 am: First Presbyterian Church with Anne Backus
•Saturday 11am-2pm: Woodland Elementary School
•Sunday 6-8pm: Elza Gate Park
•Tuesday 6-8pm: Elza Gate Park
• Thursday 6-8pm, Phillippi Baptist Church
In Oak Ridge:
•Thursday 10:30 am: First Presbyterian Church with Anne Backus
•Saturday 11am-2pm: Woodland Elementary School
•Sunday 6-8pm: Elza Gate Park
•Tuesday 6-8pm: Elza Gate Park
Mayor Backus,
I live on Lea Hill. I noticed the Flock cameras installed here. How is the city fixing Flock’s data security deficiencies?
Each camera on our streets is running an unpatched version of Linux from 2018. They leak their passwords. Unauthorized access is common. (1/3)
I live on Lea Hill. I noticed the Flock cameras installed here. How is the city fixing Flock’s data security deficiencies?
Each camera on our streets is running an unpatched version of Linux from 2018. They leak their passwords. Unauthorized access is common. (1/3)
September 24, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Mayor Backus,
I live on Lea Hill. I noticed the Flock cameras installed here. How is the city fixing Flock’s data security deficiencies?
Each camera on our streets is running an unpatched version of Linux from 2018. They leak their passwords. Unauthorized access is common. (1/3)
I live on Lea Hill. I noticed the Flock cameras installed here. How is the city fixing Flock’s data security deficiencies?
Each camera on our streets is running an unpatched version of Linux from 2018. They leak their passwords. Unauthorized access is common. (1/3)
📢Event update from the Rochester NY No Kings Coalition!
🎉10 am gather
🚶♀️11-3 choose a 2-hour canvassing shift
😍Edgerton Stardust Ballroom, 41 Backus St., 14608
🎉10 am gather
🚶♀️11-3 choose a 2-hour canvassing shift
😍Edgerton Stardust Ballroom, 41 Backus St., 14608
September 24, 2026 at 2:07 AM
📢Event update from the Rochester NY No Kings Coalition!
🎉10 am gather
🚶♀️11-3 choose a 2-hour canvassing shift
😍Edgerton Stardust Ballroom, 41 Backus St., 14608
🎉10 am gather
🚶♀️11-3 choose a 2-hour canvassing shift
😍Edgerton Stardust Ballroom, 41 Backus St., 14608