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waterfordwhispers.bsky.social
Irish Fan Mocking Ronaldo Immortalised in New Statue Replacing the Spire
https://waterfordwhispersnews.com/2025/11/14/irish-fan-mocking-ronaldo-immortalised-in-new-statue-replacing-the-spire/
Irish Fan Mocking Ronaldo Immortalised in New Statue Replacing the Spire
DUBLIN city awoke today to a welcome new O’Connell Street memorial depicting an unknown Irish football fan mocking Portuguese striker Ranaldo, which will now replace the Spire. The 50-foot monument was commissioned late last night shortly …
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November 14, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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lingthusiasm.bsky.social
This is a thoroughly delightful video from some linguists in Finland marrying Finnish etymology with Finnish folk dancing and even if you know nothing about any of these things their enthusiasm is contagious

(and it has English subtitles)
youtu.be/0FoOuV76vKA?...
Jankata
YouTube video by Kärhämä
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November 13, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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owlsintowels.org
24th of Owltober!

Ozark Bird Conservancy is banding and monitoring Saw-Whet Owls so they can study the migrations and "habits of these cryptic and poorly understood birds" Want to donate? ozarkbirdconservancy.org/donate/ Source: instagram.com/p/DDGwoq2O8ti/ #owlsintowels #owltober #owloween 💛🦉
A Saw-whet Owl is contained in a lavender pillowcase or pouch during a banding operation to help efforts monitoring the migration of the species. The owl faces the camera with a pair of curious yellow eyes. A thumb is wrapped over top of the fabric. A paper document with red backing sits on a desk behind.
October 24, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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theonion.com
Man Dies After Secret 4-Year Battle With Gorilla https://theonion.com/man-dies-after-secret-4-year-battle-with-gorilla-1819571099/
Man Dies After Secret 4-Year Battle With Gorilla
October 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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multi-ling-mat.bsky.social
Check out our latest Open Access titles!

Download your copy now on our website: buff.ly/UCOKeOi

#OAweek
October 22, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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handle.invalid
Moin, Millerntor 👋

#fcsp #fcsptsg
Das leere Millerntor-Stadion mit Blick auf die Haupttribüne. Auf dem Rasen läuft eine Sprinkler-Anlage.
October 19, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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rbb24.de
Einfach gemeinsam Zeit verbringen, neue Leute kennenlernen: Es kann so einfach sein. Im James-Simon-Park in Berlin-Mitte hat sich am Sonntag die Gen Z getroffen, um zusammen Pudding mit der Gabel zu essen. Der Trend startete im August 2025 in Karlsruhe.
October 6, 2025 at 7:11 AM
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ndr.de
Klimakiller Rind: Methangas hat größten Anteil an Emissionen
Klimakiller Rind: Methangas hat größten Anteil an Emissionen
Rinder und Schafe stoßen bei der Verdauung Methangas aus. Das hat den größten Anteil an Niedersachsens Agraremissionen.[mehr]
www.ndr.de
October 18, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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aclu.org
If you're taking to the streets to protest today, know your rights.
"KNOW YOUR PROTEST RIGHTS You don’t need a permit to protest in response to breaking news and you don’t need a permit to march in the streets or along sidewalks, as long as you’re not obstructing traffic or access to buildings. When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police. If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries. If you get stopped by the police, ask if you’re free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away. If you get arrested, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don’t sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present. If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement office at a protest, you have the right to remain silent or to tell them that you’ll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney — no matter your citizenship or immigration status."
October 18, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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austinstpauli.bsky.social
10.30am Sunday @ Burnet Go To!
October 16, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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billie.bookstoreromanceday.org
Today is Bookshop Day in the UK, which is a perfect excuse (if one were needed) to visit your favorite indie bookshop either in person or online. Not in the UK? You can still visit your local indie bookshop. They'd love to see you.
foxlanebooks.bsky.social Fox Lane Books 🦊 @foxlanebooks.bsky.social · Oct 11
🧵 1) It's Bookshop Day 2025!

And that means it's DOUBLE REWARD POINTS all day

Supporting a family-owned, #IndieBookshop means valuing more than just the transaction, you are…
October 11, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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whalepetunias.bsky.social
"You just come along with me and have a good time. The Galaxy's a fun place. You'll need to have this fish in your ear." "I beg your pardon?" asked Arthur, rather politely he thought.
October 11, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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gregjenner.bsky.social
It’s Bookshop Day! Go and support your local bookshop and help them resist the dominance of Amazon

And if you want personally signed and dedicated copies of any of my books, buy from the lovely Kirstie at @foxlanebooks.bsky.social
Fox Lane Books 🦊 (@foxlanebooks.bsky.social)
🦊Indie bookseller with an online shop📚Lots of signed books & special editions 🦊 Sale sections all year round with book bargains📚Gift packages, book subscriptions & E-gift cards available🦊Bookish gifts...
foxlanebooks.bsky.social
October 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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whalepetunias.bsky.social
Many men of course became extremely rich, but this was perfectly natural and nothing to be ashamed of because no one was really poor — at least no one worth speaking of.
October 11, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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mattarnold.org
RUNNING THE BUS EVERY 30 MINUTES ISN’T GOING TO CUT IT IF YOU WANT TO GROW RIDERSHIP
byerussell.com Edward Russell @byerussell.com · Oct 9
The head of Vancouver’s transit agency can sum its ridership recovery in one word: Frequency.

“Running the bus every 30 minutes isn’t going to cut it if you want to grow ridership.“

Many Vancouver 🚌 run every 5min or less, and the SkyTrain runs every 3-4min, via @davidzipper.bsky.social
The Secret to Vancouver’s Public Transit Ridership Recovery
The Canadian city’s transit agency, TransLink, bounced back from Covid even as other North American systems have struggled. Its leader explains why riders returned.
www.bloomberg.com
October 9, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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nonyite.bsky.social
Looking for a fun cool thing to do Monday? Come join @walkingshadowshakespeare.com for our Friends, Romans, Countrymen multilingual event!
October 10, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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billie.bookstoreromanceday.org
I guess it's Prime Day(s) again, so here are some options if you'd rather not help Jeff Bezos grow even richer. 🧵

First, a couple of Starter Packs of Indie Bookstores to support. (If you are or know of an indie bookstore w/ a Bluesky account that's not listed, let me know.)
go.bsky.app/DZdrHhm
October 7, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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rhi.bsky.social
Dad’s books are full of empathy, common sense, and a healthy suspicion of the powerful. But at its heart his work is also about how systems keep people poor while pretending it’s their own fault. So I hope Kemi’s taking notes as well as reading the jokes.
paulhaine.bsky.social Paul Haine @paulhaine.bsky.social · Oct 7
Kemi Badenoch claiming Terry Pratchett as her favourite author is wild
October 7, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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der-postillon.com
30 frische Alternativen, die man statt "Guten Morgen!" sagen kann www.der-postillon.com/2021/09/gute...
30 frische Alternativen, die man statt "Guten Morgen!" sagen kann
Der Morgen – viertliebste Tageszeit der Deutschen. Und trotzdem existiert nur eine sehr begrenzte Auswahl an Grüßen, die man morgens nutzen kann, wenn
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October 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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austinchronicle.bsky.social
Austin ISD announces school closure recommendations.
Austin ISD Announces School Closure Recommendations - The Austin Chronicle
On late Friday afternoon, Austin ISD administration announced their recommendation to close 13 schools across the district, to be merged with existing schools, starting next school year.
www.austinchronicle.com
October 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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lamurgadeaustin.bsky.social
¡SCARVES UP IF YOU WANT TO WIN THE CUP!

NORTH, SOUTH, EAST AND WEST SIDES UNITED FOR THE CUP!

Bring your Scarf to Q2 Stadium for the Final! Get up from your Seat! Get Loud from Minute 0!

ACTIVATE THE FORTRESS, IT’S TIME TO GET SOME SILVERWARE!
Poster for Austin FC Open Cup Final on October 1st at 7pm
September 30, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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millernton.de
Neu im Blog:
"(K)Ein gemeinsamer Nenner?"

Der FC St. Pauli und Jackson Irvine stehen vor einer Zerreißprobe, die ein fatales Signal senden könnte.
Ein Kommentar.
#FCSP
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(K)Ein gemeinsamer Nenner? - MillernTon
Der FC St. Pauli und Jackson Irvine stehen vor einer Zerreißprobe, die ein fatales Signal senden könnte. Ein Kommentar
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September 25, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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rki.de
Fakten statt Mythen!

Die Aufklärung von Falschinformationen und Impfmythen ist uns ein wichtiges Anliegen, daher klären wir euch regelmäßig darüber auf.

Fakt heute ist:
Impfungen sind besonders bei Säuglingen und Kleinkindern wichtig.

🔗 www.rki.de/impfmythen
Impfungen sind besonders bei Säuglingen und Kleinkindern wichtig. Für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder sind viele Impfungen im frühen Alter empfohlen; die ersten bereits einige Wochen nach der Geburt. Das ist sinnvoll, denn das empfohlene Impfalter orientiert sich an der Risikosituation des zu schützenden Kindes. Bestimmte Infektionen können bei Säuglingen und Kleinkindern zu einem deutlich schwereren Krankheitsverlauf führen als bei älteren Kindern, zum Beispiel weil die Atemwege bei Säuglingen noch sehr eng sind oder weil ihr sich noch entwickelndes Immunsystem bestimmte Infektionen nicht wirksam abwehren kann. Impfungen zum empfohlenen Impfzeitpunkt schützen Säuglinge und Kleinkinder vor Infektionen und möglichen schweren Folgen. Viele Eltern sind besonders vorsichtig, wenn es um Medikamente und Impfungen für ihre Kinder geht. Das ist verständlich. Der Körper von Kleinkindern und insbesondere von Säuglingen fängt gerade erst an sich zu entwickeln. Manche Eltern haben deshalb Bedenken, ihre Kinder schon frühzeitig impfen zu lassen. Doch gerade weil Kleinkinder und Säuglinge besonders Schutzbedürftig sind, sind die frühzeitigen Impfungen sehr wichtig. Beispielsweise schützt die Pneumokokken-Impfung, die ab einem Alter von 2 Monaten empfohlen wird, zuverlässig vor der invasiven Pneumokokken-Erkrankung. Das ist eine besonders schwerwiegende Folge der Infektion, die u.a. Hirnhautentzündungen verursachen kann. Insbesondere Kinder in den ersten 2 Lebensjahren haben ein erhöhtes Risiko für die invasive Pneumokokken-Erkrankung. Fakt ist: Impfungen für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder sind wichtig für ihre Gesundheit. Die Impfungen im Säuglings- und Kleinkindalter schützen die Kinder in einem Alter, in dem sie besonders gefährdet sind. Für diesen Schutz ist es notwendig, die empfohlenen Impfungen möglichst frühzeitig durchzuführen.
September 25, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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waterfordwhispers.bsky.social
Show Off Reading Book On Park Bench
https://waterfordwhispersnews.com/2019/09/16/show-off-reading-book-on-park-bench/
Show Off Reading Book On Park Bench
IN WHAT IS being described as a flagrant and brazen attempt to show off, one Dublin based man has been spotted in full view of the public looking all intellectual while reading a book on …
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September 25, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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austinstpauli.bsky.social
Worth getting up for!
September 14, 2025 at 4:12 PM