Lin Bente

Also known as "using insider knowledge for war profiteering."

Lots of you have been asking what Chips is saying with his clacking, so this morning I asked him 😅😅

A classic black-and-white promotional glamour portrait photograph of LaVern Baker (1929–1997), the pioneering American R&B and early rock & roll singer, from the mid-to-late 1950s during her peak years with Atlantic Records. She stands in a confident, elegant three-quarter pose against a soft gradient backdrop, wearing a glamorous strapless evening gown featuring a fitted, sequined or beaded bodice with a sweetheart neckline and a long, flowing skirt in a bold leopard-print or animal-pattern design that flares dramatically at the bottom. A sheer, light organza or tulle overskirt adds volume and movement, cascading to the floor. She wears matching high-heeled pumps, her hair styled in a sleek, short updo with soft waves framing her face. Baker smiles warmly and directly at the camera with poise and charisma, one hand resting lightly on her hip, the other gracefully extended. A bold, flowing handwritten autograph in white ink reads "Sincerely LaVern Baker" across the lower left of the image. Printed credits at the bottom include "LA VERN BAKER" in large letters, "PER. MGT. AL GREEN" (her personal manager), and "GALE AGENCY INC. 48 WEST 48th ST. N.Y.C." Agency stamp in the lower right reads "Bryce on Hollywood Page." The overall style is high-glamour Hollywood publicity shot from the era, evoking the sophistication and star power of a trailblazing Black female artist who bridged R&B and rock & roll.

LaVern Baker, a powerhouse of 1950s R&B, was a crucial bridge to the birth of Rock & Roll. She was Atlantic Records' leading female star for much of the decade.

In 1991, she was the 2nd female solo artist inducted into the Rock & Roll HOF. She died #OTD in 1997.

#WomensHistoryMonth #WHM #music

A color outdoor portrait of American bacterial geneticist Evelyn Witkin in her later years, standing in a sun-dappled garden or courtyard setting with green foliage and a brick building in the soft-focus background. She is an elderly woman with fair skin, short wavy white hair, gentle smile lines, and warm, thoughtful eyes gazing directly at the camera with a kind, serene expression. She wears a white button-up blouse with subtle textured patterns, small earrings, and a distinctive beaded necklace featuring dark and light beads. A small silver dragonfly brooch is pinned to the left side of her blouse, symbolizing her pioneering work on DNA damage repair (often likened to cellular "rescue" mechanisms). The natural daylight softly illuminates her face, highlighting her dignified and approachable presence as a trailblazing scientist and a Lasker Award and National Medal of Science recipient. The overall mood is one of quiet wisdom, resilience, and quiet celebration of a long, impactful career in #WomenInScience. #WomensHistoryMonth

Geneticist Evelyn Witkin (b. #OTD 1921) pioneered work on DNA damage repair & mutagenesis.

Her discovery of the SOS response revealed how cells actively respond to genetic threats, laying foundations for insights into cancer, aging, radiation effects & chemotherapy resistance. #WomenInSTEM #WHM

Please end this "spring forward/fall back" bullshit I am DYING

Love it!!!

A black-and-white historical portrait photograph of Edmée Chandon, the pioneering French astronomer (1885–1944), shown as a young woman. She has short, curly dark hair styled in a bob with soft volume, adorned with a dark headband featuring two prominent vertical barrette-like pins or clips. Her expression is calm and direct, gazing straight at the camera with a subtle, composed demeanor. She wears a dark velvet or satin dress with a high neckline accented by a white lace ruffled collar or jabot, and a small decorative brooch or button at the center. The image has a classic early 20th-century studio style with soft lighting, a plain background, and slight vignetting, evoking elegance and determination.

Astronomer Edmée Chandon died #OTD in 1944.🔭

She was the first professional female astronomer in France, working at the Paris Observatory from 1908 until her retirement in 1941.

She is one of the 72 pioneering women whose names are to be engraved on the Eiffel Tower.

#WomenInSTEM #astronomy #WHM

Lola performs her civic duty. Instead of getting an "I Voted" sticker like the hoomans, she got a Pupperoni from Treat Lady (not pictured) on the way home. (And Treat Lady now lives with a beagle too!)

This is who our President is...

This is Albie. He was so touched by his family singing happy birthday in his native language that he didn't notice the cupcakes with his face on them. 13/10 hbd Albie #SeniorPupSaturday (TT: _sallyv)

In the last 14 months of Biden's term, 1,740,000 total jobs were created. In the first 14 months of Trump's current term, 150,000 jobs were created. That's a ratio of 11.6 to 1 ...

The idea that "Republicans do better on the economy" is and has always been BS.

Wait - so now Markwayne Mullin will be the BOSS of the very guys who he was hiding from on Jan 6?

That's just quality humor.

Mullin. You now have responsibilities in your new role.
Prioritise!

DHS nominee Markwayne Mullin is one of the most active stock-traders in the Senate — and violated the STOCK Act against insider trading as recently as last August.

He currently holds stock in L3Harris, which has millions in contracts with ICE and FEMA.

The grift continues.

Just heard that Ramsey County is refusing to offer Jake Lang any deal on his felony property destruction charges. 1-5 years.

Ha ha ha

‼️ Breaking News ‼️ 📰 🗞

😂😂😂

I'm Shawn Harris. I'm a Democrat. Husband. Father. Retired Brigadier General. Farmer And I'm running to represent Northwest Georgia with the seriousness, steadiness, and leadership it's been missing for years.

Only 4 days until the GA-14 special election to fill MTG’s seat! With 20 Republicans splitting the field, @shawnforgeorgia.bsky.social
is the lone Democrat ready to win and check Trump’s rampage against our democracy. Let’s get it done. 🗳️🍑

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He is survived by his parents and sister.🇺🇦🙏

Eternal memory to the Heroe off Ukraine 💔🇺🇦

♥️ Hope this brings ya JOY 🪄

TRUMP IS SCUM

☃️🪄 It's the jump for joy 🪄❄️

Here are the Top 5 Dogs of the week!

🫡🇺🇦The photo was taken while accompanying our Hero.

The city of Kamyanske.
A column with the Hero, who returned home ON A SHIELD, is moving past this young boy

He left his home with the Ukrainian flag, took off his hat, knelt down, bowed his head, and put his hand on his heart

Honor to Ukraine boy

A vintage black-and-white studio portrait of Lucy Hobbs Taylor, the first woman in the United States to earn a degree in dentistry (1866), taken in the late 19th century. She is a young woman in her 30s with a serious, composed expression, gazing directly at the camera. Her dark hair is parted in the center and pulled back into a neat bun. She wears a dark Victorian-style dress with a high collar, a light ruffled or lace collar insert, and a fitted bodice with subtle detailing. Her hands rest calmly in her lap, conveying quiet determination and professionalism. The plain backdrop and soft lighting emphasize her dignified presence as a trailblazing figure who overcame gender barriers to become a licensed dentist and advocate for women in medicine.

Happy #DentistsDay! 😬

Lucy Hobbs Taylor is the first American woman to graduate dental school (Ohio College of Dental Surgery, 1866).

By 1900, ~1,000 women had followed her into dentistry, an increase many attribute to her accomplishments.

#WomensHistoryMonth #WHM #WomenInSTEM

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