Gary Evans
@bluecloudacademy.bsky.social
I'm an immigrant from Britain who has become a German citizen. Based in Aachen/Aken/Aix la Chapelle
E-learning & teaching via https://bluecloud.academy/
E-learning & teaching via https://bluecloud.academy/
A coin with a story.
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Liberty Head
A twenty dollar coin. Minted 1907 with Californian gold. Lady Liberty I believe. One of 1,451,786 coins minted that year. Plenty of scratches so not a real collector's item, but it's an ounce of gold.
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February 19, 2026 at 10:34 PM
A coin with a story.
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The Skeleton Panda Sea Squirt (Clavelina Ossipandae) is a translucent reef-dwelling creature whose rib-like structures and panda-like markings give it a spooky, animated look. Found in Southeast Asia, it harmlessly filters seawater and helps keep coral ecosystems healthy.
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February 19, 2026 at 5:16 PM
The Skeleton Panda Sea Squirt (Clavelina Ossipandae) is a translucent reef-dwelling creature whose rib-like structures and panda-like markings give it a spooky, animated look. Found in Southeast Asia, it harmlessly filters seawater and helps keep coral ecosystems healthy.
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The first all-female team to share a Nobel Prize in science: biochemists Jennifer Doudna & Emmanuelle Charpentier.
They won the 2020 #Nobel Prize in #Chemistry "for the development of a method for genome editing (CRISPR-Cas9)." Jennifer Doudna was born #OTD in 1964.
#WomenInSTEM
They won the 2020 #Nobel Prize in #Chemistry "for the development of a method for genome editing (CRISPR-Cas9)." Jennifer Doudna was born #OTD in 1964.
#WomenInSTEM
February 19, 2026 at 4:12 PM
The first all-female team to share a Nobel Prize in science: biochemists Jennifer Doudna & Emmanuelle Charpentier.
They won the 2020 #Nobel Prize in #Chemistry "for the development of a method for genome editing (CRISPR-Cas9)." Jennifer Doudna was born #OTD in 1964.
#WomenInSTEM
They won the 2020 #Nobel Prize in #Chemistry "for the development of a method for genome editing (CRISPR-Cas9)." Jennifer Doudna was born #OTD in 1964.
#WomenInSTEM
He's such a cute dog.
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Duck Love
Trubble has a new friend.
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February 19, 2026 at 8:19 AM
He's such a cute dog.
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This local Wolfdog joined an Olympic ski event and triggered the finish-line camera. This is Nazgul. He snuck into a cross-country skiing sprint this morning and raced the homestretch with some competitors before being escorted home. 14/10 someone get him a medal
February 18, 2026 at 5:48 PM
This local Wolfdog joined an Olympic ski event and triggered the finish-line camera. This is Nazgul. He snuck into a cross-country skiing sprint this morning and raced the homestretch with some competitors before being escorted home. 14/10 someone get him a medal
I have four new #cannabis cultivars ready for 2026: Aix Dream Tangerine (Tangerine Sorbet), Aix Dream Dos-si-Dos (Dos-si-Dos 33), Space Glue (Gorilla Glue/Chocoalte Diesel X Aix) & Aix Dream Blue (Blueberry x Gelato 33 x Aix Dream).
All are regular seeds.
All are regular seeds.
February 18, 2026 at 1:40 PM
I have four new #cannabis cultivars ready for 2026: Aix Dream Tangerine (Tangerine Sorbet), Aix Dream Dos-si-Dos (Dos-si-Dos 33), Space Glue (Gorilla Glue/Chocoalte Diesel X Aix) & Aix Dream Blue (Blueberry x Gelato 33 x Aix Dream).
All are regular seeds.
All are regular seeds.
As with many right-wing administrations worldwide, #cannabis is illegal in #Hungary, but #alcohol is promoted.
This makes no sense, which is what we've come to expect from Viktor Orban and co.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabi...
This makes no sense, which is what we've come to expect from Viktor Orban and co.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabi...
February 18, 2026 at 10:59 AM
As with many right-wing administrations worldwide, #cannabis is illegal in #Hungary, but #alcohol is promoted.
This makes no sense, which is what we've come to expect from Viktor Orban and co.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabi...
This makes no sense, which is what we've come to expect from Viktor Orban and co.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabi...
Cannabis is good for you, especially when it comes to tackling alcohol addiction. Never mix cannabis with alcohol as this can lead to vomiting, especially when you consume cannabis after having drunk too much alcohol.
I stopped drinking completely after 40 years with the help of cannabis.
I stopped drinking completely after 40 years with the help of cannabis.
People who switched to cannabis drinks cut their alcohol use nearly in half
Cannabis infused drinks could offer a new way for some people to cut back on alcohol, according to a small study led by public health researchers at the University at Buffalo. Alcohol use carries serious health and social…
Cannabis infused drinks could offer a new way for some people to cut back on alcohol, according to a small study led by public health researchers at the University at Buffalo. Alcohol use carries serious health and social…
People who switched to cannabis drinks cut their alcohol use nearly in half
Cannabis infused drinks could offer a new way for some people to cut back on alcohol, according to a small study led by public health researchers at the University at Buffalo. Alcohol use carries serious health and social consequences. Drinking has been linked to at least seven types of cancer and nearly 200 diseases and medical conditions. Cannabis generally presents fewer risks, particularly when compared with heavy alcohol consumption.
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February 18, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Cannabis is good for you, especially when it comes to tackling alcohol addiction. Never mix cannabis with alcohol as this can lead to vomiting, especially when you consume cannabis after having drunk too much alcohol.
I stopped drinking completely after 40 years with the help of cannabis.
I stopped drinking completely after 40 years with the help of cannabis.
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This us a brilliant bit of activism
People have actually been throwing dildos at ICE in Minnesota
The Great Dildo Rebellion is here.
The Great Dildo Rebellion is here.
February 17, 2026 at 9:51 PM
This us a brilliant bit of activism
Excruciating tropical disease can now be transmitted in most of Europe, study finds
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February 18, 2026 at 7:07 AM
Excruciating tropical disease can now be transmitted in most of Europe, study finds
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I've been saying this for years:
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Europeans are dangerously reliant on US tech. Now is a good time to build our own | Johnny Ryan
By trusting the US, we handed Trump a kill switch. Yet Europe’s digital sovereignty is an achievable goal, says civil liberties campaigner, Johnny Ryan
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February 17, 2026 at 4:21 PM
I've been saying this for years:
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The decision to proscribe Palestinian Action by Keir Starmer shows he is unfit to be Prime Minister of Britain.
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The Guardian view on Palestine Action: banning the group was a step too far | Editorial
Editorial: The high court was right to rule that ministers stretched terror laws in proscribing direct action. Protest should be policed by criminal law
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February 17, 2026 at 12:03 PM
The decision to proscribe Palestinian Action by Keir Starmer shows he is unfit to be Prime Minister of Britain.
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February 16, 2026 at 9:59 PM
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Hi George,
I would say his books on linguistics and language are excellent (laced with humour).
His books on writing style (not prescriptivist) and critical thinking are concise and readable.
Better Angels of our Nature is a good book on long-term trends, but spoiled by some of the C20 chapters…
I would say his books on linguistics and language are excellent (laced with humour).
His books on writing style (not prescriptivist) and critical thinking are concise and readable.
Better Angels of our Nature is a good book on long-term trends, but spoiled by some of the C20 chapters…
February 16, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Hi George,
I would say his books on linguistics and language are excellent (laced with humour).
His books on writing style (not prescriptivist) and critical thinking are concise and readable.
Better Angels of our Nature is a good book on long-term trends, but spoiled by some of the C20 chapters…
I would say his books on linguistics and language are excellent (laced with humour).
His books on writing style (not prescriptivist) and critical thinking are concise and readable.
Better Angels of our Nature is a good book on long-term trends, but spoiled by some of the C20 chapters…
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I've often wondered how Steven Pinker's amazingly sloppy research and baseless claims* have for so long received a free pass. I wonder whether it could have something to do with a. his connections with the rich and powerful; b. his claims often aligning with what they want to hear.
*See next post.
*See next post.
This isn't something distant or far away. Super-agent & close Epstein ally, John Brockman had huge influence. His 'rockstar' writers, scientists and academics dominated our book pages & broadsheets.
We need nothing less than a total revisionist history of the last 20 years.
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We need nothing less than a total revisionist history of the last 20 years.
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February 16, 2026 at 8:53 AM
I've often wondered how Steven Pinker's amazingly sloppy research and baseless claims* have for so long received a free pass. I wonder whether it could have something to do with a. his connections with the rich and powerful; b. his claims often aligning with what they want to hear.
*See next post.
*See next post.
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Ephemeral Stream
The groundwater level here is high so this stream is in full flow. It feeds the Johannesbach, which flows into and through Aachen.
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February 16, 2026 at 9:07 AM
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Today
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February 15, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Cologne is the centre of the universe when it comes to carnival in Germany. It's freezing today though so it makes sense to dress up as a bear, or a banana, or whatever.
It's carnival weekend in #Germany and Cologne is one of the hubs ... 🥳
February 15, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Cologne is the centre of the universe when it comes to carnival in Germany. It's freezing today though so it makes sense to dress up as a bear, or a banana, or whatever.
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High Quality Strains for Hobbyist Growers
In an excerpt from Ed Rosenthal’s book, the infamous cultivator seeks advice from noted cannabis breeders on growing the highest quality #strains.
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#Growmies #Cannabis #Weed #MMJ #Gardening
In an excerpt from Ed Rosenthal’s book, the infamous cultivator seeks advice from noted cannabis breeders on growing the highest quality #strains.
cannabisnow.com/high-quality...
#Growmies #Cannabis #Weed #MMJ #Gardening
High Quality Strains for Hobbyist Growers
In an excerpt from Ed Rosenthal's book, the infamous cultivator seeks advice from noted cannabis breeders on growing the highest quality strains.
cannabisnow.com
February 14, 2026 at 10:58 PM
High Quality Strains for Hobbyist Growers
In an excerpt from Ed Rosenthal’s book, the infamous cultivator seeks advice from noted cannabis breeders on growing the highest quality #strains.
cannabisnow.com/high-quality...
#Growmies #Cannabis #Weed #MMJ #Gardening
In an excerpt from Ed Rosenthal’s book, the infamous cultivator seeks advice from noted cannabis breeders on growing the highest quality #strains.
cannabisnow.com/high-quality...
#Growmies #Cannabis #Weed #MMJ #Gardening
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There are only 130 siheks left in the world. Three of them share a bachelor pad at the Oregon Zoo.
February 13, 2026 at 9:01 PM
There are only 130 siheks left in the world. Three of them share a bachelor pad at the Oregon Zoo.
What could this be?
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Skull of a Cat?
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February 14, 2026 at 9:57 PM
What could this be?
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Drop the charges.
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Zack Polanski, "2,600 have been arrested for standing with Palestine Action"
"Today the court found the proscription unlawful, it's time to release them"
"Today the court found the proscription unlawful, it's time to release them"
February 14, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Drop the charges.
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