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Jim Blount
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Jim Blount @jrblount.bsky.social · Mar 3
#sketch
Hello. I am going to do something new. You see, I always wanted to draw but I always ALWAYS told myself I was wasting my time, and I would never be good as the people I admired. So over years, I would start and stop, and it just never seemed to come together, but I always wanted to draw.
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sciam.bsky.social
The EPA has scrapped a rule stating that climate change harms human health. Here’s what that could mean
What repealing the ‘endangerment finding’ means for public health
The EPA has scrapped a rule stating that climate change harms human health. Here’s what that could mean
www.scientificamerican.com
February 15, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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admirablewomen.bsky.social
Dr. Angella Ferguson was born #OTD in 1925.

Pediatrician who developed one of the first reliable blood tests to detect sickle cell disease in newborns (1950s). By 2010, her blood test and diagnostic protocols were the standard of care in 40 US states & remain the standard today. #WomenInSTEM #BHM
A formal color portrait photograph of Dr. Angella Ferguson, the pioneering Black pediatrician and medical researcher, seated at a wooden desk in a professional setting. She is an elegant woman with short neatly styled dark hair pulled back, and a calm, confident expression with a gentle smile. Dr. Ferguson wears a dark blazer or suit jacket with a white collared blouse accented by a large black bow tie at the neck, small pearl earrings, a bracelet on one wrist, and a ring on her left hand. Her arms rest crossed on the desk, hands gently clasped, conveying poise and authority. On the desk in front of her sits an open hardcover book, a pair of eyeglasses, and a few other items, with a rich wooden panel background suggesting an office or academic environment. The image captures her as a trailblazing figure who developed one of the first reliable newborn screening tests for sickle cell disease in the 1950s–1960s, revolutionizing early diagnosis and treatment for this genetic condition and improving outcomes for countless children. The portrait radiates dignity, intelligence, and quiet strength.
February 15, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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February 15, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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bimboozled.bsky.social
Silly self-portrait 🌼 👟 (personal, 2026)
February 15, 2026 at 1:42 AM
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admirablewomen.bsky.social
Aviator Kathrine Stinson was born #OTD in 1891.

✈️ 1st pilot to perform night skywriting, 1915
✈️ 1st American woman to "loop-the-loop"
✈️ Set non-stop distance record (606 mi, 1917), outperforming all previous US pilots
✈️ 1st woman appointed a US Air Mail pilot on a regular route

#AviationHistory
A historic black-and-white photograph of pioneering American aviator Katherine Stinson (the "Flying Schoolgirl"), captured in the 1910s during the early days of aviation. She stands in front of the propeller of her open-cockpit biplane, one hand gripping the edge of the large wooden propeller, beaming with a wide, joyful smile. Stinson, a young woman in her 20s with long braided hair, wears a long woolen coat, gloves, and a distinctive checkered newsboy-style cap tilted at a jaunty angle. An inset close-up portrait in the lower left shows her in a smaller framed photo, smiling warmly in similar attire with a flying helmet or cap, highlighting her youthful determination and charisma. The image captures the daring spirit of one of the earliest female pilots in the U.S., who earned her license in 1912, became the first woman to fly mail, perform a loop-the-loop in America, and tour internationally in Asia—breaking barriers in a male-dominated field just a decade after the Wright brothers' first flight.
February 14, 2026 at 11:09 PM
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laufman.bsky.social
I like drawing trees.
February 13, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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admirablewomen.bsky.social
Anna Howard Shaw was born #OTD in 1847.

Pioneering American suffragist, physician, ordained minister & one of the most influential leaders in the #womenssuffrage movement.

Earned her MD (1886, only woman in her class) & one of the first women ordained as a Methodist minister in the US (1880).
A historic black-and-white photograph of suffragist and physician Anna Howard Shaw in her later years, taken during a celebratory moment outside. She is wearing full academic regalia, including a dark doctoral gown with velvet panels and three velvet bars on the sleeves, and a mortarboard cap with tassel. Shaw, an older woman with short white hair and a warm, triumphant smile, is raising her right arm high in a joyful wave or victory gesture. The background shows a crowd of people and a large brick building, capturing her as a celebrated figure who overcame immense barriers to become one of the first ordained female Methodist ministers in the U.S., a medical doctor, and a leading voice in the fight for women's suffrage. The image radiates pride, resilience, and the spirit of achievement.
February 14, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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admirablewomen.bsky.social
Inventor Margaret Knight was born #OTD in 1838.

She invented a machine that automatically cut, folded & glued flat-bottomed paper bags which enabled the mass production of paper bags (previously done by hand). #WomenInSTEM

One of her machinists filed for a patent first. What did Knight do? (1/2)
A historic black-and-white photograph showing inventor Margaret E. Knight in her experimental workshop. The elderly woman, wearing a dark dress and distinctive tall hat, stands beside a large, complex industrial machine—likely a full-scale version or testing rig of her paper bag invention—with visible pistons, gears, cylinders, and mechanical arms mounted on a sturdy wooden frame. She poses confidently next to the apparatus, one hand resting on it, conveying pride and expertise in her cluttered workshop filled with tools and machinery. The image captures her as a self-taught mechanical genius who overcame sexism to patent revolutionary devices, including the machine that automated flat-bottom paper bag production.
February 14, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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Updated art I did of my banner art for here and VGEN of cherry blossom tree on a clif with a waterfall background
If you like my art works and would like to commission me for background art here is my link vgen.co/JNWhiteStudi...
#art #cherryblossom #landscape
February 14, 2026 at 12:13 PM
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itsliamate.bsky.social
My Valentine's Day contribution haha

#doodle
February 14, 2026 at 12:56 PM
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chiitan.love
Milk on the rocks… with milk.
いらっしゃいませっ☆ミルクのミルクわりですっ☆
February 14, 2026 at 10:46 AM
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wfmhfx.bsky.social
Todays weather for the Halifax area

Mostly sunny today with a high of 2c after a chilly start to the day (-13c windchill)

Cloudy tonight with flurries ending late tonight then a chance of flurries and low of -4c (-8c windchill)
February 14, 2026 at 10:45 AM
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danroot.work
And here we are, here's all eight of the Mega Man 7 robot masters re-animated!
February 13, 2026 at 11:40 PM
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KOG IS GREENLIT!
Since this was shown in the trailer/ad for the artbook it felt safe to share. This was drawn in '24, early dev, the first time it really felt me, Zach, and JBO understood Frankie, Andi, and the show's tone. I still look at this drawing and think, oh yeah. That's #knightsofguinevere.
An early development digital drawing in color depicting Frankie and Andi, covered in android blood, in front of an early concept for the Repair Halo which had lots more details. An android (that was not necessarily Gwen at the time) lays between them, mid operation.
February 14, 2026 at 1:34 AM
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commandersterling.bsky.social
Not looking too shabby today.
Stephanie Sterling selfie, with red lipstick, black eyeshadow, black moto jacket.
February 13, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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kiwisburnttoast.bsky.social
Added music I think fit perfectly
February 13, 2026 at 9:16 PM
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lartist.bsky.social
Cartoon: If anyone in Chicago knows this school or an anti ICE organization affiliated with them I would be happy to donate this art. I only wish I could have fully Sal Buscema-ed that punch :)
cartoon of the brown hoodie kid from Chicago who confronted Danny Spud in his high school Caption: You're gonna get in trouble! Brown: Ok. FUCK ICE
February 14, 2026 at 12:23 AM
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minibubbly.bsky.social
She won a landmark discrimination case in Canada. An exhibit and play honour her legacy

Civil rights pioneer Gloria Baylis won case against #Montreal hotel giant in the 60s

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
She won a landmark discrimination case in Canada. An exhibit and play honour her legacy | CBC News
Gloria Baylis, a Black nurse from Barbados, took a Montreal hotel giant to court in the 60s and won. It was the first Canadian case where an institution was found guilty of job discrimination based on...
www.cbc.ca
February 13, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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chiitan.love
Happy Valentine's Day 💝chocolate Chiitan🍫

チョコちぃたん☆ですっ☆
エクレアみたいなもんですっ☆
February 14, 2026 at 3:06 AM
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February 14, 2026 at 1:45 AM
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razzball.bsky.social
get the kid in the brown hoodie a scholarship
February 13, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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admirablewomen.bsky.social
Patty Berg was born #OTD in 1918.

Berg was a founding member of the #LPGA and its first president. Her 15 major title wins remains the all-time record for most major wins by a female golfer. She is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame. #golf
A classic black-and-white portrait photograph of pioneering American golfer Patty Berg, taken in the 1940s or early 1950s. She is a young woman in her 20s or early 30s with short, curly hair and freckles across her face, smiling warmly and confidently directly at the camera. She wears a light-colored shirt and is posed outdoors in front of a brick building, with a set of vintage golf clubs, their clubheads prominently displayed around her face and upper body—several irons and woods visible, some with clearly labeled markings such as "Goose Neck" and other club names or brands. Her freckled cheeks and bright, engaging expression convey enthusiasm and determination, capturing Berg as one of the most influential figures in women's professional golf history.
February 13, 2026 at 8:36 PM
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admirablewomen.bsky.social
Remembering Mary Margaret McBride, “The First Lady of Radio,” on #WorldRadioDay.

An American #radio interview host & writer whose popular shows spanned >40 years. In the 1940s, she had 6-8 million daily listeners.

📷 Historic photo of McBride interviewing First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt.
A historic black-and-white photograph from the 1940s of a radio studio interview. On the left sits First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, an older woman wearing a dark coat and a wide-brimmed hat adorned with feathers or ruffles. Her expression attentive and engaged as she looks toward the host. On the right is Mary Margaret McBride, the pioneering broadcaster and interviewer, an older woman with short, neatly waved hair, dressed in a dark suit or coat over a light blouse. She sits attentively with her hands resting calmly on the table, facing Roosevelt with a focused, composed expression. A large vintage tabletop microphone with a mesh cover and visible wiring stands between them on the table, along with a few paper cups and small items. The background includes studio details such as a coat rack with hanging garments and other equipment, capturing the professional yet intimate atmosphere of one of McBride’s famous interview programs featuring the influential First Lady.
February 13, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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beetlemoses.bsky.social
Three panel comic. Panel 1: baby monkeys in overalls jumping on a bed, having fun. Panel 2: one of the monkeys falls over the edge of the bed, reaching out as he falls. Panel 3: one of the other monkeys, now looking super buff and badass, grabs him by the arm to save him heroically. “Monkey Stronger Together.”
February 13, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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admirablewomen.bsky.social
Nuclear physicist Fay Ajzenberg-Selove was born #OTD in 1926. She authored decades of authoritative compilations on light nuclei energy levels (researchers' "nuclear bible"). Recipient, National Medal of Science (US 2007) for advancing nuclear #physics. Advocate for #WomenInScience.

#WomenInSTEM
A black-and-white portrait photograph of pioneering nuclear physicist Fay Ajzenberg-Selove, taken in her later career years. She is seated in a cozy, book-lined study or office, surrounded by shelves of books and framed photos on the wall behind her. She has short, neatly styled graying hair and warm, intelligent eyes, wears large, round-framed glasses that accentuate her thoughtful gaze. She has a gentle, knowing smile and is dressed in a patterned blouse or dress with a polka-dot or textured dark fabric, a small brooch or pin on her collar, and a simple necklace. Her hands rest calmly in front of her as she sits slightly turned toward the camera, exuding quiet confidence, resilience, and intellectual depth. The setting highlights her lifelong dedication to science, from her groundbreaking work on light nuclei spectroscopy to her influential compilations of nuclear data, and her advocacy for women in physics despite facing significant gender barriers in academia. The image captures her as a trailblazing figure who received the National Medal of Science in 2007 and left an enduring legacy in #nuclearphysics.
February 13, 2026 at 5:03 PM