Kity Katz
@kitykatz.bsky.social
My mother used to say, "a cat can look at a king", which my father said meant, "hold your head high, and never bow down to anybody." Words to live by. :)
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Name - Bernice Brooks
Location - Port Stephens, Australia
Transparency zone:
Name - Bernice Brooks
Location - Port Stephens, Australia
#NovemberAlchemy 🎶 #MusicChallenge
13th - Burial Light
🎶 You're the first to fight, you're way too loud
You're the flash of light on a burial shroud 🎶
Third Eye Blind - Jumper
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRYZ...
13th - Burial Light
🎶 You're the first to fight, you're way too loud
You're the flash of light on a burial shroud 🎶
Third Eye Blind - Jumper
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRYZ...
November 13, 2025 at 3:17 AM
#NovemberAlchemy 🎶 #MusicChallenge
13th - Burial Light
🎶 You're the first to fight, you're way too loud
You're the flash of light on a burial shroud 🎶
Third Eye Blind - Jumper
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRYZ...
13th - Burial Light
🎶 You're the first to fight, you're way too loud
You're the flash of light on a burial shroud 🎶
Third Eye Blind - Jumper
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRYZ...
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Again, the thing that truly drove them insane with rage was the sight of Harvey Weinstein being dragged to prison in disgrace, unprotected by his wealth. A lot of rich, powerful guys clearly understood it as an act of extreme aggression and a direct threat.
November 13, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Again, the thing that truly drove them insane with rage was the sight of Harvey Weinstein being dragged to prison in disgrace, unprotected by his wealth. A lot of rich, powerful guys clearly understood it as an act of extreme aggression and a direct threat.
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Your reminder #cop30 that #Australia has increased gas production by 360% since 2000. Stats c/o @iea.org:
November 13, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Your reminder #cop30 that #Australia has increased gas production by 360% since 2000. Stats c/o @iea.org:
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🇨🇦 Neil Young is turning 80 — and these Canadian musicians are throwing him a party at Massey Hall in Toronto.
#NeilYoung🇨🇦
#CanadaSky🍁
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
#NeilYoung🇨🇦
#CanadaSky🍁
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
Neil Young is about to turn 80 — and these Canadian musicians are throwing him a party at Massey Hall
"NY80: A Celebration of Neil Young and His Music,” hosted by CBC’s Tom Power, will take place Nov. 12.
www.thestar.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:53 AM
🇨🇦 Neil Young is turning 80 — and these Canadian musicians are throwing him a party at Massey Hall in Toronto.
#NeilYoung🇨🇦
#CanadaSky🍁
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
#NeilYoung🇨🇦
#CanadaSky🍁
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
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Australia's first treaty with Aboriginal people set to be signed in Victoria
About time! It only took 237 years. #auspol Why not federal treaty? Why only at state level?
About time! It only took 237 years. #auspol Why not federal treaty? Why only at state level?
Australia's first treaty with Aboriginal people set to become law in Victoria
Victoria's first treaty with Aboriginal people will today be signed by members of the Aboriginal community, the premier and state governor.
www.abc.net.au
November 12, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Australia's first treaty with Aboriginal people set to be signed in Victoria
About time! It only took 237 years. #auspol Why not federal treaty? Why only at state level?
About time! It only took 237 years. #auspol Why not federal treaty? Why only at state level?
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I’m loving this for her.
November 12, 2025 at 10:30 PM
I’m loving this for her.
It's regularly reported that more than half the kids in youth detention in Australia have child protection histories, which is systemic failure on an industrial scale.
Imprisoning traumatised kids is policy failure dressed up as morality, and should be treated as such.
#SpringSt
Imprisoning traumatised kids is policy failure dressed up as morality, and should be treated as such.
#SpringSt
Victoria, be careful following David Crisafulli & Queensland down the singular, slogan based punitive approach to youth justice. Consult widely, look at all solutions. Don't let other crimes such as DV & sexual assault be pushed aside in the election frenzy. #springst
November 12, 2025 at 2:12 AM
It's regularly reported that more than half the kids in youth detention in Australia have child protection histories, which is systemic failure on an industrial scale.
Imprisoning traumatised kids is policy failure dressed up as morality, and should be treated as such.
#SpringSt
Imprisoning traumatised kids is policy failure dressed up as morality, and should be treated as such.
#SpringSt
The mea culpa resignations - in response to U.S. fury about the Trump speech edits - distract from a real problem at the BBC - pro-Israel bias.
"The BBC used words like “murder” 220 times for Israelis, but just once for Palestinians"
#SanctionIsrael #AusPol
www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/bbc-...
"The BBC used words like “murder” 220 times for Israelis, but just once for Palestinians"
#SanctionIsrael #AusPol
www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/bbc-...
BBC Trump row: Pro-Israel bias over Gaza is the real scandal
The corporation stands at a crossroads. Down one path lies self-censorship and hollow apologies; down the other lies the public it was built to serve
www.middleeasteye.net
November 12, 2025 at 12:01 AM
The mea culpa resignations - in response to U.S. fury about the Trump speech edits - distract from a real problem at the BBC - pro-Israel bias.
"The BBC used words like “murder” 220 times for Israelis, but just once for Palestinians"
#SanctionIsrael #AusPol
www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/bbc-...
"The BBC used words like “murder” 220 times for Israelis, but just once for Palestinians"
#SanctionIsrael #AusPol
www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/bbc-...
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Last week, Medicaid admin Dr. Oz posted on X, claiming that CMS audits found $1 billion of taxpayer money went to Medicaid for “illegal
immigrants.”
But, according to experts, the audits he was referring to were routine and unrelated to immigration.
My latest.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
immigrants.”
But, according to experts, the audits he was referring to were routine and unrelated to immigration.
My latest.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Medicaid chief’s claim $1bn is spent on healthcare for ‘illegal immigrants’ is false, say experts
Mehmet Oz made claim about audits, but experts say he misidentified routine administrative errors
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Last week, Medicaid admin Dr. Oz posted on X, claiming that CMS audits found $1 billion of taxpayer money went to Medicaid for “illegal
immigrants.”
But, according to experts, the audits he was referring to were routine and unrelated to immigration.
My latest.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
immigrants.”
But, according to experts, the audits he was referring to were routine and unrelated to immigration.
My latest.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
#NovemberAlchemy 🎶 #MusicChallenge
12th - The Weight of Wilt
🎶 The flowers on your stockings
Wilting away in the midnight 🎶
Donovan - Young Girl Blues
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eTn...
12th - The Weight of Wilt
🎶 The flowers on your stockings
Wilting away in the midnight 🎶
Donovan - Young Girl Blues
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eTn...
November 11, 2025 at 10:51 PM
#NovemberAlchemy 🎶 #MusicChallenge
12th - The Weight of Wilt
🎶 The flowers on your stockings
Wilting away in the midnight 🎶
Donovan - Young Girl Blues
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eTn...
12th - The Weight of Wilt
🎶 The flowers on your stockings
Wilting away in the midnight 🎶
Donovan - Young Girl Blues
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eTn...
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Today the Supreme Court heard a very, very technical case about whether a government contractors (in this case, private prison company GEO Group) should get essentially qualified immunity for contractors (I'm oversimplifying). The answer, it seems, will be no.
news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-...
news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-...
Justices Doubt Timing of Immunity Appeal in GEO Wage Case (1)
Several US Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical of GEO Group Inc.’s argument that it can immediately appeal a lower court’s rejection of its immunity defense to escape forced labor claims from im...
news.bloomberglaw.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Today the Supreme Court heard a very, very technical case about whether a government contractors (in this case, private prison company GEO Group) should get essentially qualified immunity for contractors (I'm oversimplifying). The answer, it seems, will be no.
news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-...
news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-...
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This is the image. This is the Trump legacy.
Lickspittles try to revive the dying oligarchy convulsing on the floor, Bobby Brainworm flees the scene as Trump listens to his own, personal Space Opera playing in the caverns of his mind.
Release the Epstein files, Trump won't even know!
Lickspittles try to revive the dying oligarchy convulsing on the floor, Bobby Brainworm flees the scene as Trump listens to his own, personal Space Opera playing in the caverns of his mind.
Release the Epstein files, Trump won't even know!
November 7, 2025 at 2:56 AM
This is the image. This is the Trump legacy.
Lickspittles try to revive the dying oligarchy convulsing on the floor, Bobby Brainworm flees the scene as Trump listens to his own, personal Space Opera playing in the caverns of his mind.
Release the Epstein files, Trump won't even know!
Lickspittles try to revive the dying oligarchy convulsing on the floor, Bobby Brainworm flees the scene as Trump listens to his own, personal Space Opera playing in the caverns of his mind.
Release the Epstein files, Trump won't even know!
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Oh, I love this. A new species of sea anemone was discovered recently that parks itself on top of a hermit crab shell like a hat. It seems to feed partly off the crab's faeces, but it also excretes a hard shell that extends the crab's home. In return, it's carried around the seafloor like a king.
November 10, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Oh, I love this. A new species of sea anemone was discovered recently that parks itself on top of a hermit crab shell like a hat. It seems to feed partly off the crab's faeces, but it also excretes a hard shell that extends the crab's home. In return, it's carried around the seafloor like a king.
#NovemberAlchemy 🎶 #MusicChallenge
11th - Decay as Threshold
🎶 I was born too late into a world that doesn't care 🎶
Sandi Thom - I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLyw...
11th - Decay as Threshold
🎶 I was born too late into a world that doesn't care 🎶
Sandi Thom - I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLyw...
November 10, 2025 at 10:14 PM
#NovemberAlchemy 🎶 #MusicChallenge
11th - Decay as Threshold
🎶 I was born too late into a world that doesn't care 🎶
Sandi Thom - I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLyw...
11th - Decay as Threshold
🎶 I was born too late into a world that doesn't care 🎶
Sandi Thom - I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLyw...
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The West will pause at 11am today for a minute's silence.
Red poppies and "lest we forget" for people who died in long ago wars.
Meanwhile, Western-backed Israel continues to bomb the people of Gaza.
#RemembranceDay #November11 #SanctionIsrael #AusPol
www.middleeasteye.net/news/genocid...
Red poppies and "lest we forget" for people who died in long ago wars.
Meanwhile, Western-backed Israel continues to bomb the people of Gaza.
#RemembranceDay #November11 #SanctionIsrael #AusPol
www.middleeasteye.net/news/genocid...
'Genocide stopped only in media': Gaza endures daily bombings a month into truce
Palestinians say that Israel's war continues amid daily killings, home demolitions, threatening drone broadcasts, and a ban on essential supplies
www.middleeasteye.net
November 10, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The West will pause at 11am today for a minute's silence.
Red poppies and "lest we forget" for people who died in long ago wars.
Meanwhile, Western-backed Israel continues to bomb the people of Gaza.
#RemembranceDay #November11 #SanctionIsrael #AusPol
www.middleeasteye.net/news/genocid...
Red poppies and "lest we forget" for people who died in long ago wars.
Meanwhile, Western-backed Israel continues to bomb the people of Gaza.
#RemembranceDay #November11 #SanctionIsrael #AusPol
www.middleeasteye.net/news/genocid...
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Sussan Ley’ss frontbench.
November 10, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Sussan Ley’ss frontbench.
#NovemberAlchemy 🎶 #MusicChallenge
10th - Cracked Husk Offering
🎶 There is a crack, a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in 🎶
Leonard Cohen - Anthem
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8-B...
10th - Cracked Husk Offering
🎶 There is a crack, a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in 🎶
Leonard Cohen - Anthem
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8-B...
November 9, 2025 at 11:31 PM
#NovemberAlchemy 🎶 #MusicChallenge
10th - Cracked Husk Offering
🎶 There is a crack, a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in 🎶
Leonard Cohen - Anthem
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8-B...
10th - Cracked Husk Offering
🎶 There is a crack, a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in 🎶
Leonard Cohen - Anthem
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8-B...
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Good morning and happy Sunday 🐴 🥰
November 9, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Good morning and happy Sunday 🐴 🥰
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Kudos to the @seattletimes.com for spelling with diacritical marks used in the Hawaiian language, the ʻokina and the kahakō.
A few years ago, when I asked the NY Times to spell my affiliation as University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, they refused because it went against their style guide.
A few years ago, when I asked the NY Times to spell my affiliation as University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, they refused because it went against their style guide.
Why we're using this spelling of Hawaiʻi
You may notice a change in how we spell Hawaiʻi and other Native Hawaiian words at The Seattle Times. Here's why.
www.seattletimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Kudos to the @seattletimes.com for spelling with diacritical marks used in the Hawaiian language, the ʻokina and the kahakō.
A few years ago, when I asked the NY Times to spell my affiliation as University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, they refused because it went against their style guide.
A few years ago, when I asked the NY Times to spell my affiliation as University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, they refused because it went against their style guide.
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🧪 Can we move beyond our reliance on plastics?
I explore this question in my Ask a Scientist video series. Give it a look if you're curious!
(I know we've all got busy lives, so this series is designed for each video to be 5 minutes or less.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pflF...
I explore this question in my Ask a Scientist video series. Give it a look if you're curious!
(I know we've all got busy lives, so this series is designed for each video to be 5 minutes or less.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pflF...
Can we stop relying on plastic? | Ask A Scientist
YouTube video by Sam the Scientist
www.youtube.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:40 AM
🧪 Can we move beyond our reliance on plastics?
I explore this question in my Ask a Scientist video series. Give it a look if you're curious!
(I know we've all got busy lives, so this series is designed for each video to be 5 minutes or less.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pflF...
I explore this question in my Ask a Scientist video series. Give it a look if you're curious!
(I know we've all got busy lives, so this series is designed for each video to be 5 minutes or less.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pflF...
The Murdoch flagship today features Johannes Leak exploiting a sexist meme - and a misogynistic political insult - to comment on conservative voter dynamics.
An intended critique of political drift, undermined by portraying female politicians as emotional, petty, or objects of desire.
#AusPol
An intended critique of political drift, undermined by portraying female politicians as emotional, petty, or objects of desire.
#AusPol
November 8, 2025 at 10:32 PM
The Murdoch flagship today features Johannes Leak exploiting a sexist meme - and a misogynistic political insult - to comment on conservative voter dynamics.
An intended critique of political drift, undermined by portraying female politicians as emotional, petty, or objects of desire.
#AusPol
An intended critique of political drift, undermined by portraying female politicians as emotional, petty, or objects of desire.
#AusPol
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this is the famous unmasked human being who advocates for raping Palestinians. a tour of Israeli television stations ensued and we all have become worse off for it. yet, here he is again showing us and the rest of the world the extent of his utter contempt for the Palestinians starved by Israel.
Israeli soldier Meir Ben Shitrit, previously implicated in the Sde Teiman case involving the sexual abuse of Palestinian hostages, shared a video boasting about looting humanitarian aid before entering Gaza.
November 8, 2025 at 9:40 AM
this is the famous unmasked human being who advocates for raping Palestinians. a tour of Israeli television stations ensued and we all have become worse off for it. yet, here he is again showing us and the rest of the world the extent of his utter contempt for the Palestinians starved by Israel.
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#ResistanceEarth
Will nature help us solve our plastic problem? Scientists have discovered microbes in the ocean that have evolved enzymes capable of digesting PET plastic. Bacteria with PETase variants were found in almost 80% of the 400 ocean samples tested.
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
Will nature help us solve our plastic problem? Scientists have discovered microbes in the ocean that have evolved enzymes capable of digesting PET plastic. Bacteria with PETase variants were found in almost 80% of the 400 ocean samples tested.
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
Plastic-eating bacteria discovered in the ocean
Beneath the ocean’s surface, bacteria have evolved specialized enzymes that can digest PET plastic, the material used in bottles and clothes. Researchers at KAUST discovered that a unique molecular si...
www.sciencedaily.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:51 AM
#ResistanceEarth
Will nature help us solve our plastic problem? Scientists have discovered microbes in the ocean that have evolved enzymes capable of digesting PET plastic. Bacteria with PETase variants were found in almost 80% of the 400 ocean samples tested.
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
Will nature help us solve our plastic problem? Scientists have discovered microbes in the ocean that have evolved enzymes capable of digesting PET plastic. Bacteria with PETase variants were found in almost 80% of the 400 ocean samples tested.
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...