Gerard Harbison
@gerardharbison.bsky.social
Emeritus Professor of Chemistry. Irish and American; raised in Dublin, though born in England. Happily married (hope my wife feels the same!) Travels, watching birds. Grows plants. Snarks. Lives in Melbourne Beach, on the Atlantic Coast of the stupid state
Just saw a small flock of shearwaters fly by. Too far-off the coast to identify species, but probably Cory's
January 31, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Just saw a small flock of shearwaters fly by. Too far-off the coast to identify species, but probably Cory's
Since Melania showed up in the Epstein files, I wonder* does her movie cover her evidently close relationship with Ghislaine?
(*I don't really wonder that)
(*I don't really wonder that)
January 31, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Since Melania showed up in the Epstein files, I wonder* does her movie cover her evidently close relationship with Ghislaine?
(*I don't really wonder that)
(*I don't really wonder that)
Getting ready for the Big Central Florida Freeze. I'm doubtful it will get to 0 C down here at the beach, but I'm taking precautions anyway.
Can't bring the palm trees inside, though. Nor the hibiscus.
Can't bring the palm trees inside, though. Nor the hibiscus.
January 31, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Getting ready for the Big Central Florida Freeze. I'm doubtful it will get to 0 C down here at the beach, but I'm taking precautions anyway.
Can't bring the palm trees inside, though. Nor the hibiscus.
Can't bring the palm trees inside, though. Nor the hibiscus.
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January 31, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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I think it's rather sad that people are describing the ICE murders as "people are being killed by their own government", as though that were somehow unusual.
The majority of murders are committed by people known to the victims (relatives, neighbors, etc), but of the people killed by strangers...
The majority of murders are committed by people known to the victims (relatives, neighbors, etc), but of the people killed by strangers...
January 31, 2026 at 2:22 AM
I think it's rather sad that people are describing the ICE murders as "people are being killed by their own government", as though that were somehow unusual.
The majority of murders are committed by people known to the victims (relatives, neighbors, etc), but of the people killed by strangers...
The majority of murders are committed by people known to the victims (relatives, neighbors, etc), but of the people killed by strangers...
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This seems to be the issue,lack if guts. No idea why though.
January 31, 2026 at 6:53 AM
This seems to be the issue,lack if guts. No idea why though.
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January 30, 2026 at 8:44 PM
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Planned Trip to Epstein’s Island
Prominent people have been scrutinized for their visits to Jeffrey Epstein’s island in the Caribbean. Mr. Lutnick’s visit had not been previously disclosed.
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Prominent people have been scrutinized for their visits to Jeffrey Epstein’s island in the Caribbean. Mr. Lutnick’s visit had not been previously disclosed.
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Planned Trip to Epstein’s Island
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January 30, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Planned Trip to Epstein’s Island
Prominent people have been scrutinized for their visits to Jeffrey Epstein’s island in the Caribbean. Mr. Lutnick’s visit had not been previously disclosed.
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Prominent people have been scrutinized for their visits to Jeffrey Epstein’s island in the Caribbean. Mr. Lutnick’s visit had not been previously disclosed.
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Jeffrey Epstein sent thousands of pounds to Peter Mandelson’s husband, emails show
Jeffrey Epstein sent thousands of pounds to Peter Mandelson’s husband, emails show
Payments to Reinaldo Avila da Silva raise fresh questions about disgraced financier’s friendship with UK’s former Washington ambassador
www.irishtimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Jeffrey Epstein sent thousands of pounds to Peter Mandelson’s husband, emails show
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“Chad was a loving and caring son who was always there for me, for his wife and children, and for our whole family. I miss him terribly. We all do."
“Rishi used to call our family almost every day, and then one day he disappeared, and we never heard from him again."
www.aclu.org/press-releas...
“Rishi used to call our family almost every day, and then one day he disappeared, and we never heard from him again."
www.aclu.org/press-releas...
Families of Trinidadian Men Killed in Illegal Boat Strike Sue Trump Administration | American Civil Liberties Union
Oct. 14 strike that killed Chad Joseph and Rishi Samaroo is part of an unprecedented bombing campaign in the Caribbean
www.aclu.org
January 27, 2026 at 7:06 PM
“Chad was a loving and caring son who was always there for me, for his wife and children, and for our whole family. I miss him terribly. We all do."
“Rishi used to call our family almost every day, and then one day he disappeared, and we never heard from him again."
www.aclu.org/press-releas...
“Rishi used to call our family almost every day, and then one day he disappeared, and we never heard from him again."
www.aclu.org/press-releas...
Douthat is desperately trying to rescue Jay Bhattacharya's image. Jay, remember, estimated the COVID infection fatality rate to be 0.1% (probably an order of magnitude too low). Now he has the chutzpah to be claiming to rescue public confidence in science.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/o...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/o...
Opinion | A Plan to Restore Trust in Science From a ‘Fringe Epidemiologist’
www.nytimes.com
January 29, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Douthat is desperately trying to rescue Jay Bhattacharya's image. Jay, remember, estimated the COVID infection fatality rate to be 0.1% (probably an order of magnitude too low). Now he has the chutzpah to be claiming to rescue public confidence in science.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/o...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/o...
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The IDF is suddenly accepting the Gaza Health Ministry’s numbers because they know as well as everyone else now that it’s a massive undercount.
I cannot tell you how much doubt was consistently directed at the Gaza Health Ministry’s casualty numbers and how much pressure was put on news organizations to couch those numbers as unreliable.
Biden himself said they were fabricated!
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
Biden himself said they were fabricated!
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
IDF accepts Gaza Health Ministry death toll of over 71,000 Palestinians killed in the war
Although Many International Experts Have Accepted the Health Ministry's Data as Reliable, and Even Conservative Relative to the True Death Toll, Israel Had Refused to Accept the Health Ministry's Coun...
www.haaretz.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:46 PM
The IDF is suddenly accepting the Gaza Health Ministry’s numbers because they know as well as everyone else now that it’s a massive undercount.
Lucrative idea: a porno movie titled 'Young Melania: a woman's journey from Ljubljana to Mar-a-Lago'
January 29, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Lucrative idea: a porno movie titled 'Young Melania: a woman's journey from Ljubljana to Mar-a-Lago'
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❝ Although many international experts have accepted the Health Ministry's data as reliable, and even conservative relative to the true death toll, Israel had refused to accept the Health Ministry's count until now ❞
Haaretz: archive.md/pepaU
Haaretz: archive.md/pepaU
January 29, 2026 at 12:10 PM
❝ Although many international experts have accepted the Health Ministry's data as reliable, and even conservative relative to the true death toll, Israel had refused to accept the Health Ministry's count until now ❞
Haaretz: archive.md/pepaU
Haaretz: archive.md/pepaU
Trump and Schumer Move Toward Possible Deal to Avert a Shutdown
www.nytimes.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Micheál wants his little Spring junket to Washington DC, and you're not going to tell him it's wrong.
BTW, Trump won less than 50% of the vote in his 'emphatic' election victory.
www.irishtimes.com/politics/oir...
BTW, Trump won less than 50% of the vote in his 'emphatic' election victory.
www.irishtimes.com/politics/oir...
Not ‘one iota’ of Coalition’s values compromised in dealings with White House, Dáil hears
‘An insult to celebrate’ Irish migration experience, says Solidarity TD Ruth Coppinger, ‘with somebody who’s terrorising migrants’
www.irishtimes.com
January 28, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Micheál wants his little Spring junket to Washington DC, and you're not going to tell him it's wrong.
BTW, Trump won less than 50% of the vote in his 'emphatic' election victory.
www.irishtimes.com/politics/oir...
BTW, Trump won less than 50% of the vote in his 'emphatic' election victory.
www.irishtimes.com/politics/oir...
Given the two shooters of Alex Pretti were CBP, I think we should be looking at funding for DHS as a whole, and not just funding for ICE.
January 28, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Given the two shooters of Alex Pretti were CBP, I think we should be looking at funding for DHS as a whole, and not just funding for ICE.
The Master of Distraction now needs a war to distract from his domestic depredations, which distract from the Epstein files.
How he creates a circus act
When he practices to distract!
How he creates a circus act
When he practices to distract!
January 28, 2026 at 4:33 PM
The Master of Distraction now needs a war to distract from his domestic depredations, which distract from the Epstein files.
How he creates a circus act
When he practices to distract!
How he creates a circus act
When he practices to distract!
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The US Dollar share of global reserve currency has fallen to its lowest level this century.
It’s hard to think Trump isn’t acting purely in the interests of Russia and China.
It’s hard to think Trump isn’t acting purely in the interests of Russia and China.
January 27, 2026 at 8:49 AM
The US Dollar share of global reserve currency has fallen to its lowest level this century.
It’s hard to think Trump isn’t acting purely in the interests of Russia and China.
It’s hard to think Trump isn’t acting purely in the interests of Russia and China.
Of course, the story will not mention the Alexander family's links to Israel.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Trial begins of wealthy Florida brothers accused of sexual abuse over decades
Prosecutors allege real-estate trio Tal, Alon and Oren Alexander raped, assaulted and trafficked dozens of women
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Of course, the story will not mention the Alexander family's links to Israel.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
The New York Times uses his middle name, which is usually not mentioned, for the same reason the rest of the right-wing press called the president 'Barack Hussein Obama': to make him appear foreign or alien.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/25/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/25/u...
Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost Is Assaulted at Sundance Film Festival
www.nytimes.com
January 25, 2026 at 2:38 PM
The New York Times uses his middle name, which is usually not mentioned, for the same reason the rest of the right-wing press called the president 'Barack Hussein Obama': to make him appear foreign or alien.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/25/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/25/u...