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Patrick Johnson

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Freelance community college CS-CIS instructor. Enjoying life in the Virginia NRV.

Why is chronological order no longer the default for my feed? I cannot figure out the random nature in which items appear in my feed. Items from a few minutes ago, followed by an item from two days ago with an item from an hour or two following up.


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Some Virginia colleges and universities celebrating enrollment growth cardinalnews.org/2025/10/29/som…

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In the coming days, millions of Americans will be notified that their health insurance will cost thousands of dollars more next year. Meanwhile, President Trump is busy tearing down the East Wing of the White House to build a gilded ballroom for exclusive dinner parties. It…


Absolutely perfect weather. I would not complain if we could keep this going through mid October.

Back to calm, cool, mostly clear, and dry weather this week in SW/S'side Va. 40s-50ish lows and mostly 70s highs each day this week.



Definitely the most humid summer in 40+ years that I can recall.

The air was like dog breath last month. The data don't lie! Using reliable data (back to 1981), it was the most humid July on record in DC, Maryland, Virginia and 16 other eastern and central states. Graphic/analysis by @BenNollWeather

capitalweather's tweet image. The air was like dog breath last month. The data don't lie!

Using reliable data (back to 1981), it was the most humid July on record in DC, Maryland, Virginia and 16 other eastern and central states. 

Graphic/analysis by @BenNollWeather


A great listen.

Blue moon ice cream — this quintessentially Midwestern, bright blue dessert — is a mystery. No one can agree on what it tastes like, and no one with the info will say. The latest episode of "Points North" by @IPRNewsRadio tries to find out. 🍦 greatlakesnow.org/2025/07/points…



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Fans of not having heat waves in Virginia should be pleased with these modeling trends toward mid July. Not written in stone, of course, but encouraging if you don’t want 100-degree temps.

Top ensembling clusters offer mainly two options: (1) Northwest heat ridging with Midwest cool troughing or (2) stretched heat ridging along northern tier.

commoditywx's tweet image. Top ensembling clusters offer mainly two options: (1) Northwest heat ridging with Midwest cool troughing or (2) stretched heat ridging along northern tier.


Worth the repost.

Check out these 9 tips to help you stay productive and maximize your time while still enjoying the height of summer! Read More: bit.ly/4jYSjWR #UAGC #SummerSchool #SummerVacation

UAZGlobalCampus's tweet image. Check out these 9 tips to help you stay productive and maximize your time while still enjoying the height of summer! 

Read More: bit.ly/4jYSjWR

#UAGC #SummerSchool #SummerVacation


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Highland High School graduates 15 students highland.k12.va.us/o/hcps/article…

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Dubbed "The Incredibly Stupid One" by his captors, 20-year-old sailor Douglas Hegdahl was quietly building intelligence. militarytimes.com/veterans/milit…


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In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, a 14-foot troll named Benny the Beard Fisher waits by the river—a whimsical sculpture that nearly didn’t happen. Here's his story. link.mynorth.com/BennyTheTroll

mynorth.com

Meet the Giant Troll Living in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Benny the Beard Fisher, a 14-foot wooden troll, has become a local landmark.


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Working from home? Remember, it's important to step away from the screen and take short breaks. A 15-minute walk can do wonders, helping you relax and breathe some fresh air. #StressAwarenessMonth #UMGC


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At DSS, we put America First by protecting our people and national security. We stop crime before it crosses U.S. borders. #AmericaFirst #DSS


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In case you missed it, check out Donna Posont's feature on NBC Nightly News: buff.ly/9APSLbS Donna is the founder Birding by Ear and Beyond, a program at the University of Michigan-Dearborn that helps blind people of all ages learn about birding and explore nature.


Going to be an amazing show!

🎶 Pure Prairie League live at NRCC! 🎶 📅 April 25 | 7:30 PM 📍 NRCC, Dublin 🎟 Tickets on sale now: nr.edu/concerts Don’t miss this country rock legend! 🤠🎸 More info: nr.edu/news/more.php?… #PurePrairieLeague #NRCCConcertSeries #WhereYouBelong

NRCCedu's tweet image. 🎶 Pure Prairie League live at NRCC! 🎶
📅 April 25 | 7:30 PM
📍 NRCC, Dublin
🎟 Tickets on sale now: nr.edu/concerts
Don’t miss this country rock legend! 🤠🎸 
More info: nr.edu/news/more.php?…
#PurePrairieLeague #NRCCConcertSeries #WhereYouBelong


I’m freaking real.

The Moore family, after which the post had been renamed in 2023, reacted to the news with anger and dismay. militarytimes.com/news/your-mili…



Spent many enjoyable, summer evenings here.

Mindi Jarman was born and raised in Lansing, but she's always felt a strong pull to the North. When the iconic Cherry Bowl Drive-In went up for sale, Mindi and her husband, John, decided to make their Up North dreams a reality. 🍒🎥 ✨ link.mynorth.com/CherryBowl

mynorth's tweet image. Mindi Jarman was born and raised in Lansing, but she's always felt a strong pull to the North. When the iconic Cherry Bowl Drive-In went up for sale, Mindi and her husband, John, decided to make their Up North dreams a reality. 🍒🎥 ✨ link.mynorth.com/CherryBowl


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