MaryAustinBooks

MaryAustinBooks, 1 year ago to random

The banner image is panax quinquefolium, American ginseng. It's the source of a chemical I used to treat cultured human tumor cells in lab as a college student. My hypothesis about the drug turned out to be correct.

Because of the chemical's very low toxicity compared to many #cancer drugs, this discovery had real clinical potential. What if it could spare the use of more toxic agents?

A major drug company got involved and the knives came out. This is a true story.

https://www.amazon.com/Last-Rose-Summer-Mary-Austin-ebook/dp/B08G4J1WGJ

MaryAustinBooks, 10 months ago to random

We've been observing for 7-8 years now that Jesus is the "old and busted" and #Trump is the "new hotness" in white American Evangelical churches. But I guess now it's official.

https://www.rawstory.com/trump-evangelicals-2663078391/

MaryAustinBooks, 1 year ago to random

This is an extraordinary story.

An African American Air Force veteran bought a grand old house in rural Virginia just because he wanted a large house to hold his family reunions. The house was beautiful and clearly historical, so his family started investigating its past. Eventually two historical preservation experts joined in.

They turned up conclusive proof that he had unknowingly purchased the plantation on which his own ancestors were enslaved.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sharswood-air-force-veteran-plantation-ancestors-reclaiming-history-60-minutes-transcript-2023-05-28/

MaryAustinBooks, 9 months ago to twitter

Boy, we aren't missing anything good on #Twitter, are we?

https://plus.thebulwark.com/p/tucker-ben-shapiro-obama-crack-gay-claims

MaryAustinBooks, 9 months ago to conspiracy

This needs to happen.

#FlatEarth #conspiracy

MaryAustinBooks, 7 months ago to Russia

Aaaand there it is. The House Speaker is owned by Russia.

Granted, MyKevin was owned by those owned by Russia (Gaetz, Greene, Qbert).

#Speaker #Johnson #Russia

https://www.newsweek.com/house-speaker-mike-johnson-donations-russia-butina-1838501

MaryAustinBooks, 8 months ago to random

There once was a bigot from Queens
Whose empire wasn't worth beans
He tries to start riots
Then tries to deny it
But everyone knows what he means.

#Trump

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/sep/27/trump-new-york-real-estate-reaction-fraud

MaryAustinBooks, 8 months ago to random

HOLY SHIT THIS SETTLES IT. #Fetterman is an American hero.

“'If those jagoffs in the House stop trying to shut our government down, and fully support Ukraine, then I will save democracy by wearing a suit on the Senate floor next week,' said the first term Senator."

https://www.abc27.com/pennsylvania-politics/fetterman-pledges-to-wear-suit-if-government-avoids-shutdown/

MaryAustinBooks, 5 months ago to random

I am dismal at any kind of visual art, but the occasional graphic designer makes me feel good about myself.

MaryAustinBooks, 2 months ago to Ukraine

"After praying on it, I’ve decided to bring the #Ukraine aid package to the floor of the House as soon as we reconvene in a week. Moses stepped up to confront tyranny in his day, and I’m going to follow his example. We can’t sit on our hands and just offer thoughts and prayers as brave men and women fight for freedom.”

-MAGA Mike Johnson on stopping his obstruction to the will the American people, only for the purpose of saving his own ass 🤮

But I'll take it.

MaryAustinBooks, 4 months ago to random

Lol just got a private mention from an account with one follower, in reply to a cat picture, telling me "You look pretty gorgeous and adorable yourself" and some other stuff. Due to my agreement with my publisher, there are no pictures of me on this account. So in case you needed proof that trolls will even hit on a stylized double helix, there you are.

The account is @thomasrenfri @mstdn.social and it also joined just yesterday, which isn't suspicious at all. #Toodles

MaryAustinBooks, 11 months ago to random

The answers we really need. #Caturday

MaryAustinBooks, 10 months ago to animals

There's only one thing better than a shower after your morning hike, and that's being greeted on return by this little marmalade goofus who belongs to my neighbors.

I do really need a shower, but he didn't seem to mind.

#CatsOfMastodon #Cats

MaryAustinBooks, 9 months ago to random

Ok NOW we have the real mug shot.

#TrumpIndictment
(My deepest apologies to the beautiful Philippine frogmouth.)

MaryAustinBooks, 5 months ago to darkbrandon

Americans have been experiencing unusually frequent shortages of critical drugs, but #DarkBrandon is not having any pharma malarkey.

He's authorized Health and Human Services to to use the Defense Production Act to force adequate production of essential medications.

Meanwhile the [#GOP postures at the border, threatens government shutdowns, does nothing useful on drug prices, and can't pass critical aid to Ukraine.]

#Biden #Healthcare

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/12/27/memorandum-regarding-the-presidential-determination-and-waiver-pursuant-to-section-303-of-the-defense-production-act-of-1950-as-amended-on-essential-medicines-medical-countermeasures-and-critical/

MaryAustinBooks, 1 year ago to random

@alfredo_liberal
Good Lord, no need to apologize for quitting social media for mental health reasons. There is plenty of evidence that social media use is bad for mental health. Please by all means do what you have to do to keep your mind healthy, just like your body!

MaryAustinBooks, 6 months ago to random

The historical strictness of FDA safety standards can lead Americans into a false sense of safety that whatever drug they purchase at the pharmacy is uncontaminated and authentic. But this is not guaranteed with overseas manufacture of generics.

Dinesh Thakur is a hero for blowing the whistle on poor quality control at Ranbaxy, a major Indian generic producer where he had a lucrative post. He works tirelessly to expose threats in the world's drug supply.

https://dineshthakur.com/about-2/

MaryAustinBooks, 6 months ago to DaftPunk

"The two-step plan extends funding until January 19 for priorities including military construction, Veterans Affairs, transportation, housing and the Energy Department. The rest of the government — anything not covered by the first step — would be funded until February 2."

THEY UNIRONICALLY SET IT UP TO ALL HAPPEN AGAIN ON GROUNDHOG DAY. FML :angryplanet:

#House #Shutdown #GOP

https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/federal-government-shutdown-funding-11-14-23

MaryAustinBooks, 4 months ago to random

Life in America be like... 🌪️ 🔫 😬 🏃‍♀️

MaryAustinBooks, 7 months ago to random

Don't threaten us with a good time, George! 🤣

"Embattled Rep. George Santos, the New York Republican who is currently under indictment for alleged fraud, reportedly threatened Saturday to resign from his position if Republicans reach a deal with Democrats to elect a speaker of the House."

https://www.alternet.org/george-santos-threatens-to-quit/

MaryAustinBooks, 4 months ago to random

Pathologically glass half full take:

At least we're not paying his salary any more.

#GOP #crime

https://www.mediaite.com/news/cnn-catches-up-with-george-santos-who-proudly-claims-hes-a-hit-on-cameo-1200-videos-to-date/

MaryAustinBooks, 3 months ago to random

OMFG DONALD #TRUMP WANTS WITLESS STEALING-FROM-DOG-CHARITIES LADY TO RUN THE #RNC 💀

This is sweeter than an entire dozen chocolate donuts, with zero calories. Wow! Happy Tuesday! 🍩
#GOP

https://www.politicususa.com/2024/02/13/trump-rnc-takeover.html

MaryAustinBooks, 3 months ago to random

Oh FFS

Racists are angry at King Arthur Flour for having a competition/ mentorship program for #BIPOC bakers.

As a baker I can attest that King Arthur makes excellent flour, and now I'm especially appreciative of the company. Highly recommend this brand.

#DEI #Racism

https://www.dailydot.com/debug/king-arthur-baking-dei-competition/

MaryAustinBooks, 2 months ago to random

We all know Trump is supposed to hold the stock for 6 months, but when has he ever done the proper thing? This is a worthwhile analysis of Trump's options right now.

Also:

"The large mismatch between stock price and stock value will sorely tempt the cash-poor Trump to sell off a significant portion of his shares, in a potential maneuver that I believe I am the first to label 'Trump and dump.'"

I think that's strong enough to trend eventually.
#TrumpAndDump #Trump

https://newrepublic.com/article/180205/trump-dump-truth-social-stock-unbearable-temptation

MaryAustinBooks, 1 month ago to 420

Well, that's one way to celebrate 4/20!

"Woman tried to board flight at Memphis airport with 56 pounds of marijuana"
#420 #ComeFlyTheFriendlySkies

https://www.yahoo.com/news/woman-tried-board-flight-memphis-171147217.html