@lacastellana.bsky.social
Spanish instructor, reader, mountain biker, hiker, and fan of the great outdoors, including our National Parks in the US. No DM's or crypto or porn crap, please.
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My State in Colorado does alot of great things for Wildlife.
December 19, 2025 at 12:15 AM
My State in Colorado does alot of great things for Wildlife.
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“This is a historic confirmation for Michigan since it is the first time in over 100 years that verified cougar reproduction has occurred east of the Mississippi River,” #906Life #MyMichigan www.uppermichiganssource.com/2025/12/18/n...
New photo of cougar cubs surfaces on Ontonagon trail camera
The cougars are the first confirmed in the Upper Peninsula in over a century
www.uppermichiganssource.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:53 AM
“This is a historic confirmation for Michigan since it is the first time in over 100 years that verified cougar reproduction has occurred east of the Mississippi River,” #906Life #MyMichigan www.uppermichiganssource.com/2025/12/18/n...
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Researchers say rising temperatures and lack of prey are pushing jaguars from northern Mexico into Arizona.
Trail cameras capture Cinco, the 5th jaguar to cross into Arizona
Researchers say rising temperatures and lack of prey are pushing jaguars from northern Mexico into Arizona.
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December 19, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Researchers say rising temperatures and lack of prey are pushing jaguars from northern Mexico into Arizona.
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Become ungovernable
December 17, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Become ungovernable
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Cat in her element
December 12, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Cat in her element
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Christmas in Vienna Austria 🇦🇹 is like stepping into a fairytale
#Christmas #holidayseason #thursdaymotivation 🎥takemyhearteverywhere I IG
#Christmas #holidayseason #thursdaymotivation 🎥takemyhearteverywhere I IG
December 11, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Christmas in Vienna Austria 🇦🇹 is like stepping into a fairytale
#Christmas #holidayseason #thursdaymotivation 🎥takemyhearteverywhere I IG
#Christmas #holidayseason #thursdaymotivation 🎥takemyhearteverywhere I IG
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A different view from Machu Picchu
December 11, 2025 at 9:37 AM
A different view from Machu Picchu
Lasagna in the new bakery dish tonight. Italian sausage, ricotta, spinach, mushrooms, bell pepper, and black olives.
December 12, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Lasagna in the new bakery dish tonight. Italian sausage, ricotta, spinach, mushrooms, bell pepper, and black olives.
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As I noted a few weeks ago, my colleagues and I identified the area of Arizona where the measles outbreak has exploded as a region of low vaccination coverage a decade ago.
There is no question that undervaccinated areas are dangerous, and we can predict where outbreaks will grow.
There is no question that undervaccinated areas are dangerous, and we can predict where outbreaks will grow.
US exceeds 1,900 measles cases as outbreaks expand
www.cidrap.umn.edu
December 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
As I noted a few weeks ago, my colleagues and I identified the area of Arizona where the measles outbreak has exploded as a region of low vaccination coverage a decade ago.
There is no question that undervaccinated areas are dangerous, and we can predict where outbreaks will grow.
There is no question that undervaccinated areas are dangerous, and we can predict where outbreaks will grow.
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Kiwi was one of 67 dogs we rescued from a South Korean dog meat farm. When Kiwi's adopter saw her photo in a local paper, he knew that he had to go and meet her. Now living her best life in Montreal, she loves squeaky toys, fetch and family time. 🐾
December 9, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Kiwi was one of 67 dogs we rescued from a South Korean dog meat farm. When Kiwi's adopter saw her photo in a local paper, he knew that he had to go and meet her. Now living her best life in Montreal, she loves squeaky toys, fetch and family time. 🐾
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For the ultimate in end-of-week Zen, here is a video of the firefly display tonight at the massive multi-acre Gardens Aglow holiday lights exhibit on Cape Cod. Tap and turn horizontal for full-size. I hope you have had a great day!
December 8, 2025 at 3:36 AM
For the ultimate in end-of-week Zen, here is a video of the firefly display tonight at the massive multi-acre Gardens Aglow holiday lights exhibit on Cape Cod. Tap and turn horizontal for full-size. I hope you have had a great day!
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A peace prize for insecure cats!
December 7, 2025 at 12:32 PM
A peace prize for insecure cats!
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New records show toxic 'forever chemicals' have recently tested above EPA limits in hundreds of cities and towns. Check your local water on our map.
Are there forever chemicals in your water? Here's the latest data.
New records show toxic 'forever chemicals' have recently tested above EPA limits in hundreds of cities and towns. Check your local water on our map.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:30 AM
New records show toxic 'forever chemicals' have recently tested above EPA limits in hundreds of cities and towns. Check your local water on our map.
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How does global warming cause colder winter storms? whowhatwhy.org/2019/11/23/t...
The Paradox of Global Warming and Colder Winters - WhoWhatWhy
If the cold weather makes it harder for you to argue with climate change deniers about the existence of global warming, this story is for you.
whowhatwhy.org
December 5, 2025 at 5:47 PM
How does global warming cause colder winter storms? whowhatwhy.org/2019/11/23/t...
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“What have I done!” 🤡
December 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM
“What have I done!” 🤡
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Más del 75% de los cultivos alimentarios dependen de insectos polinizadores...
December 2, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Más del 75% de los cultivos alimentarios dependen de insectos polinizadores...
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Since it started as a hashtag in 2012, GivingTuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, has become one of the biggest fundraising days of the year for nonprofits in the U.S.
What is GivingTuesday? How to donate on the annual day of charitable giving
Since it started as a hashtag in 2012, GivingTuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, has become one of the biggest fundraising days of the year for nonprofits in the U.S.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Since it started as a hashtag in 2012, GivingTuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, has become one of the biggest fundraising days of the year for nonprofits in the U.S.
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This has become my absolute favourite youtuber in the last few months. Italian cook, cooking the less known Italian dishes.
www.youtube.com/shorts/uuzul...
www.youtube.com/shorts/uuzul...
#56 of forgotten italian classics: nchiambara ciociara
YouTube video by Massi cooks italian
www.youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:17 PM
This has become my absolute favourite youtuber in the last few months. Italian cook, cooking the less known Italian dishes.
www.youtube.com/shorts/uuzul...
www.youtube.com/shorts/uuzul...
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Kitten perfection. The best and smooshiest girls.
I was getting ready to take them back to the studio, but they're too snuggled and happy in my bed.
I was getting ready to take them back to the studio, but they're too snuggled and happy in my bed.
December 2, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Kitten perfection. The best and smooshiest girls.
I was getting ready to take them back to the studio, but they're too snuggled and happy in my bed.
I was getting ready to take them back to the studio, but they're too snuggled and happy in my bed.
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When someone knows two or more languages, all those languages remain active in the brain. The brain must select the right language while keeping others from interfering. This constant mental exercise acts a bit like daily "brain training". #RSNA25
www.sciencealert.com/speaking-mul...
www.sciencealert.com/speaking-mul...
Speaking Multiple Languages May Slow Brain Aging, Study Suggests
People are living longer than ever around the world.
www.sciencealert.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:47 AM
When someone knows two or more languages, all those languages remain active in the brain. The brain must select the right language while keeping others from interfering. This constant mental exercise acts a bit like daily "brain training". #RSNA25
www.sciencealert.com/speaking-mul...
www.sciencealert.com/speaking-mul...
Interesting project
First wireless charging road in U. S. Unveiled in Detroit
www.fox2detroit.com/news/first-w...
Looks like it has been there in Detroit since 2023.
#energy
#electricvehicle
#battery
#batterylife
#environment
#Technology
#ActOnEnvironment
#EnergyIndependence
#GreenPlanet
#SaveEarth
#GasIndependence
www.fox2detroit.com/news/first-w...
Looks like it has been there in Detroit since 2023.
#energy
#electricvehicle
#battery
#batterylife
#environment
#Technology
#ActOnEnvironment
#EnergyIndependence
#GreenPlanet
#SaveEarth
#GasIndependence
First wireless charging road in U.S. unveiled in Detroit
The quarter-stretch of roadway will be open near Michigan Central Station, where Detroit's mobility district is gathering steam.
www.fox2detroit.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Interesting project
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96% of the highest-paid workers in the US have paid sick days.
Just 38% of the lowest-paid workers get them — including the thousands of retail workers working this holiday weekend.
Only in America do we call working people ‘essential’ but deny them paid sick leave.
Just 38% of the lowest-paid workers get them — including the thousands of retail workers working this holiday weekend.
Only in America do we call working people ‘essential’ but deny them paid sick leave.
The Hidden Costs of Denying Paid Sick Leave
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:00 AM
96% of the highest-paid workers in the US have paid sick days.
Just 38% of the lowest-paid workers get them — including the thousands of retail workers working this holiday weekend.
Only in America do we call working people ‘essential’ but deny them paid sick leave.
Just 38% of the lowest-paid workers get them — including the thousands of retail workers working this holiday weekend.
Only in America do we call working people ‘essential’ but deny them paid sick leave.
Busy week coming up, my cats waking me in the dark at 5 a.m. makes me feel like this.
November 30, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Busy week coming up, my cats waking me in the dark at 5 a.m. makes me feel like this.
A lovely picture to start the day. Autumn is my favorite season.
November 30, 2025 at 2:18 PM
A lovely picture to start the day. Autumn is my favorite season.
If my relatives up north had cats...
November 30, 2025 at 3:52 AM
If my relatives up north had cats...