Mnemosyne
@mnemosy.bsky.social
Anomaly. Elder. Northern Cape province, South Africa. Small village on Vaal River. The Arid West.
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Mnemosyne
@mnemosy.bsky.social
· Dec 24
America - you need this.
"Mampara (plural Mamparas) (South Africa, slang) A fool; a buffoon. Every week a certain Newspaper named and shamed a Mampara—generally a public figure who has said or done something so idiotic that it boggles the mind."
#mampara #fool #vocabulary #slang
"Mampara (plural Mamparas) (South Africa, slang) A fool; a buffoon. Every week a certain Newspaper named and shamed a Mampara—generally a public figure who has said or done something so idiotic that it boggles the mind."
#mampara #fool #vocabulary #slang
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“I am feeling much better now. Toad,” said Frog. “I do not think I need a story anymore.”
“Then you get out of bed and let me get into it,” said Toad, “because now I feel terrible.”
“Then you get out of bed and let me get into it,” said Toad, “because now I feel terrible.”
November 12, 2025 at 5:37 PM
“I am feeling much better now. Toad,” said Frog. “I do not think I need a story anymore.”
“Then you get out of bed and let me get into it,” said Toad, “because now I feel terrible.”
“Then you get out of bed and let me get into it,” said Toad, “because now I feel terrible.”
I write cursive so nobody can read it.
I have a doctorate so even if I do use cursive you can't read it
How mamy oomfs can still read and write in cursive? Is this truly a dying skill? I'm appalled
November 13, 2025 at 4:13 AM
I write cursive so nobody can read it.
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Vandalized US military billboards in Louisville, Kentucky
November 13, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Vandalized US military billboards in Louisville, Kentucky
New #Fish
Team discovers a new poisonous fish with spines and bright orange coloring #EarthDotCom #EarthSnap #Earth
Team discovers a new poisonous fish with spines and bright orange coloring
A small venomous scorpionfish new to science, Phenacoscorpius trispinis, was recently discovered in Sagami Bay, Japan. It was hauled from about 525 feet during a routine line catch near Hayama. The species carries stiff fin spines and a compact body built for ambush. Its head armor and cheek spines mark it as different from known
www.earth.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:01 AM
New #Fish
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Does the sea
Remember the walker upon it?
Remember the walker upon it?
November 12, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Does the sea
Remember the walker upon it?
Remember the walker upon it?
Ditto.
Files? Just filing my nails here, me.
November 13, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Ditto.
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Two brave activists from People Against Genocide were arrested for shutting down Keysight Technologies, a key supplier of electronics for Israeli military drones. #FreePalestine
November 12, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Two brave activists from People Against Genocide were arrested for shutting down Keysight Technologies, a key supplier of electronics for Israeli military drones. #FreePalestine
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“Life-giver,” he said and leaned forward, kissing her breast and mouth.
November 13, 2025 at 2:18 AM
“Life-giver,” he said and leaned forward, kissing her breast and mouth.
Hating people.
If you hate people, what exactly was your motivation in pursuing a career in Service?
November 13, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Hating people.
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Ian Dury, London, 1977
November 12, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Ian Dury, London, 1977
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In 2006 a high school English teacher asked students to write to a famous author & ask for advice.
KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond.
His reply was a doozy.
KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond.
His reply was a doozy.
November 11, 2025 at 10:39 AM
In 2006 a high school English teacher asked students to write to a famous author & ask for advice.
KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond.
His reply was a doozy.
KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond.
His reply was a doozy.
#Renewables good.
Renewables outpace fossil fuels despite US policy shift: IEA
f24.my/BYUA
f24.my/BYUA
Renewables outpace fossil fuels despite US policy shift: IEA
Renewable energy is still expanding faster than fossil fuels around the world despite policy changes in the United States, with oil demand possibly peaking "around 2030", the International Energy Agen...
f24.my
November 13, 2025 at 1:47 AM
#Renewables good.
#SouthAfrica #OpenData good.
PARI's Local Government Programme Lead Jugal Mahabir has been collaborating with @okfn.bsky.social on Open Data
blog.okfn.org/2025/11/10/o...
blog.okfn.org/2025/11/10/o...
Open Data Editor in Action: Enhancing Fiscal Governance and Transparency in South African Municipalities - Open Knowledge Blog
ODE helped PARI restructure messy public financial datasets into a clean, consistent format, making them more presentable and ready for reliable analysis
blog.okfn.org
November 12, 2025 at 12:24 PM
#SouthAfrica #OpenData good.
OK then.
Spoonfeed is the longest word in the English language with all of its letters in reverse alphabetical order.
November 12, 2025 at 12:17 PM
OK then.
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Yes, I know, o.
But that's not the joke here.
But that's not the joke here.
November 12, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Yes, I know, o.
But that's not the joke here.
But that's not the joke here.
#Birds beep beep boop
Some birds can imitate robot sounds, like R2-D2, as well as human voices #EarthDotCom #EarthSnap #Earth
Some birds can imitate robot sounds, like R2-D2, as well as human voices
Starlings outperformed parrots at mimicking R2-D2’s beeps, revealing how anatomy, not intelligence, shapes birds’ ability to copy sounds.
www.earth.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:54 AM
#Birds beep beep boop
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JUST IN: 🇬🇧🇺🇸 United Kingdom halts intelligence sharing with the US following President Trump's strikes on drug boats.
November 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
JUST IN: 🇬🇧🇺🇸 United Kingdom halts intelligence sharing with the US following President Trump's strikes on drug boats.
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JUST IN: 🇷🇺🇺🇦 Russia says it is ready to resume peace talks with Ukraine.
November 12, 2025 at 9:38 AM
JUST IN: 🇷🇺🇺🇦 Russia says it is ready to resume peace talks with Ukraine.
Helping.
Time Square feels the joy of giving to Santa Shoebox - MyPressportal - Free Press Releases Southern Africa
#mypressportal #pressrelease #AfricaNewsroom #bizcommunity #publicrelations #africa #southafrica
#mypressportal #pressrelease #AfricaNewsroom #bizcommunity #publicrelations #africa #southafrica
Time Square feels the joy of giving to Santa Shoebox - MyPressportal - Free Press Releases Southern Africa
Since 2006, the Santa Shoebox Project has grown from a simple gift-giving initiative to an organisation that creates lasting change in communities across South Africa. From the annual Santa Shoebox gift drive to the ongoing development of early childhood development facilities (ECDs), upskilling of...
pressportal.co.za
November 12, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Helping.
HAARRROOOoooWWooo
Timber wolf: OWOOOOOooooooo…
Timbre wolf: ok that’s a bit reedy, maybe a bit more from the diaphragm yeah?
Timbre wolf: ok that’s a bit reedy, maybe a bit more from the diaphragm yeah?
November 12, 2025 at 9:26 AM
HAARRROOOoooWWooo
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Frog worked hard. He raked the leaves into a pile. Soon Toad’s lawn was clean. Frog picked up his rake and started home.
Toad pushed and pulled on the rake. He raked the leaves into a pile. Soon there was not a single leaf in Frog’s front yard. Toad took his rake and started home.
Toad pushed and pulled on the rake. He raked the leaves into a pile. Soon there was not a single leaf in Frog’s front yard. Toad took his rake and started home.
November 12, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Frog worked hard. He raked the leaves into a pile. Soon Toad’s lawn was clean. Frog picked up his rake and started home.
Toad pushed and pulled on the rake. He raked the leaves into a pile. Soon there was not a single leaf in Frog’s front yard. Toad took his rake and started home.
Toad pushed and pulled on the rake. He raked the leaves into a pile. Soon there was not a single leaf in Frog’s front yard. Toad took his rake and started home.
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Solar Chromosphere and Prominences - From Ryan Kinnett (rkinnett.bsky.social) - https://flic.kr/p/2mBTMru
November 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Solar Chromosphere and Prominences - From Ryan Kinnett (rkinnett.bsky.social) - https://flic.kr/p/2mBTMru
Here are some ideas on agricultural issues to address during G20 engagements.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1-S...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1-S...
Ep 18 - The G20 & B20 - Global best practices driving growth
YouTube video by agriview wandile
www.youtube.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:24 AM