Patrick Allington
@patrickallington.bsky.social
Reader. Lapsed this and that.
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3,900 Pages of Paul Klee’s Personal Notebooks Are Now Online, Highlighting His Bauhaus Teachings (1921–1931)
3,900 Pages of Paul Klee’s Personal Notebooks Are Now Online, Highlighting His Bauhaus Teachings (1921–1931)
Paul Klee led an artistic life that spanned the 19th and 20th centuries, but he kept his aesthetic sensibility tuned to the future.
www.openculture.com
February 19, 2026 at 9:16 PM
3,900 Pages of Paul Klee’s Personal Notebooks Are Now Online, Highlighting His Bauhaus Teachings (1921–1931)
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An antibiotic used by the Tasmanian salmon farming industry is detected in native species more than 10km away from the closest fish operation using it.
Salmon farm antibiotics found in native species
An antibiotic used by the Tasmanian salmon farming industry is detected in native species more than 10km away from the closest fish operation using it.
www.abc.net.au
February 19, 2026 at 6:38 AM
An antibiotic used by the Tasmanian salmon farming industry is detected in native species more than 10km away from the closest fish operation using it.
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I wish more people knew this
‘Major leak at Highland nuclear site triggers hunt for mystery bunkers’ reminds us that spikes in childhood leukaemia, breast cancer, thyroid cancer and all cancers around nuclear facilities have been confirmed by German and other independent researchers talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/02/15/m...
‘Major leak at Highland nuclear site triggers hunt for mystery bunkers’ reminds us that spikes in childhood leukaemia, breast cancer, thyroid cancer and all cancers around nuclear facilities have been...
Please Support Talking-up Scotland at: on the above. The National’s report today with the above headline, reminds me. Of what? Increased child leukaemia Increased breast cancer Increased thyr…
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
February 17, 2026 at 5:29 AM
I wish more people knew this
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In the middle of ar street
February 16, 2026 at 7:39 PM
In the middle of ar street
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A supermassive black hole of slop collapsing under its own slop gravity
February 16, 2026 at 8:01 AM
A supermassive black hole of slop collapsing under its own slop gravity
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Sweden curling set up a sting operation to catch Canada cheating i’m fucking losing it
February 16, 2026 at 1:52 AM
Sweden curling set up a sting operation to catch Canada cheating i’m fucking losing it
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I was so impressed with this story about measles in the Atlantic -- the depth of reporting it would take to weave in all these details so fluidly.
Turns out, it was a work of fiction. She researched the effects of measles, but lots of fiction writers do research. www.niemanlab.org/2026/02/the-...
Turns out, it was a work of fiction. She researched the effects of measles, but lots of fiction writers do research. www.niemanlab.org/2026/02/the-...
The Atlantic’s Elizabeth Bruenig on her “hypothetical,” heavily reported measles essay
"We were attracted to the idea of providing a play-by-play of the progression of measles in granular detail."
www.niemanlab.org
February 14, 2026 at 6:14 PM
I was so impressed with this story about measles in the Atlantic -- the depth of reporting it would take to weave in all these details so fluidly.
Turns out, it was a work of fiction. She researched the effects of measles, but lots of fiction writers do research. www.niemanlab.org/2026/02/the-...
Turns out, it was a work of fiction. She researched the effects of measles, but lots of fiction writers do research. www.niemanlab.org/2026/02/the-...
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February 15, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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I think LinkedIn might be the only place on the internet where the widespread and unstoppable spread of machine generated text has made zero noticeable difference to anything
February 15, 2026 at 9:13 PM
I think LinkedIn might be the only place on the internet where the widespread and unstoppable spread of machine generated text has made zero noticeable difference to anything
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49 years ago today
Fred Schneider, Cindy Wilson & Kate Pierson of The B-52′s making their worldwide debut at a Valentine’s Day house party in Athens, GA, February 14, 1977.
Photo by Kelly Bugden
#punk #punkrock #newwave #womenofpunk #theb52s #history #punkrockhistory
Fred Schneider, Cindy Wilson & Kate Pierson of The B-52′s making their worldwide debut at a Valentine’s Day house party in Athens, GA, February 14, 1977.
Photo by Kelly Bugden
#punk #punkrock #newwave #womenofpunk #theb52s #history #punkrockhistory
February 14, 2026 at 5:01 AM
49 years ago today
Fred Schneider, Cindy Wilson & Kate Pierson of The B-52′s making their worldwide debut at a Valentine’s Day house party in Athens, GA, February 14, 1977.
Photo by Kelly Bugden
#punk #punkrock #newwave #womenofpunk #theb52s #history #punkrockhistory
Fred Schneider, Cindy Wilson & Kate Pierson of The B-52′s making their worldwide debut at a Valentine’s Day house party in Athens, GA, February 14, 1977.
Photo by Kelly Bugden
#punk #punkrock #newwave #womenofpunk #theb52s #history #punkrockhistory
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Happy birthday, Chuck.
Proud to carry on your legacy of studying evolutionary biology while going through it
Proud to carry on your legacy of studying evolutionary biology while going through it
February 12, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Happy birthday, Chuck.
Proud to carry on your legacy of studying evolutionary biology while going through it
Proud to carry on your legacy of studying evolutionary biology while going through it
A few months later, 'Meanjin' rides again. www.artshub.com.au/news/article...
February 11, 2026 at 2:55 AM
A few months later, 'Meanjin' rides again. www.artshub.com.au/news/article...
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Jon Kudelka, much-loved Australian political cartoonist, dies aged 53
Jon Kudelka, much-loved Australian political cartoonist, dies aged 53
Award-winning Tasmanian artist’s work was published by The Australian, The Saturday Paper and The Hobart Mercury
Jon Kudelka, the Australian political cartoonist, has died at the age of 53.
His wife Margaret Kudelka announced the news in a statement on Tuesday: “We are sad to tell you that our beloved, brilliant Jon Kudelka died peacefully in South Hobart on Sunday afternoon, surrounded by his family and friends.” Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Jon Kudelka, much-loved Australian political cartoonist, dies aged 53
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As the mother of a daughter whose multiple disabilities led to her having to leave her physical high school at 15 to do distance education, I hate to think how isolated she would have been had she not had access to social media.
It probably contributed to her still being alive.
It probably contributed to her still being alive.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The impacts of locking under 16 yos from their social media networks are now beginning to bite for those young people who relied on them for social connection
The impacts of locking under 16 yos from their social media networks are now beginning to bite for those young people who relied on them for social connection
‘I’ve lost my friends’: advocacy groups warn Australia’s social media ban risks isolating kids with disabilities
Despite the ban’s aim to protect young people, experts are concerned that those in marginalised communities or living with disabilities could lose vital support networks
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 11:20 AM
As the mother of a daughter whose multiple disabilities led to her having to leave her physical high school at 15 to do distance education, I hate to think how isolated she would have been had she not had access to social media.
It probably contributed to her still being alive.
It probably contributed to her still being alive.
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Please sign my petition to start an Autumn Olympics where all events empty into a pile of delightful leaves and whatnot.
February 7, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Please sign my petition to start an Autumn Olympics where all events empty into a pile of delightful leaves and whatnot.
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The Wright Museums Instagram page is HILARIOUS. Think The Office but it's the staff at a Museum for Black History. Better believe this is on my list of places to visit.
Gentle Spades
"I'm a veteran"
Gentle Spades
"I'm a veteran"
February 6, 2026 at 8:23 AM
The Wright Museums Instagram page is HILARIOUS. Think The Office but it's the staff at a Museum for Black History. Better believe this is on my list of places to visit.
Gentle Spades
"I'm a veteran"
Gentle Spades
"I'm a veteran"
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‘Ignazio Silone, a writer about Italian fascism wrote a book called A School for Dictators, and his line is: “fascism is a counter-revolution to a revolution that never took place”.’ 🔥
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All about
Podcast Episode · Volts · 30/01/2026 · 1h 48m
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February 6, 2026 at 4:16 AM
‘Ignazio Silone, a writer about Italian fascism wrote a book called A School for Dictators, and his line is: “fascism is a counter-revolution to a revolution that never took place”.’ 🔥
podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/v...
podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/v...
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And it's only February...
February 6, 2026 at 3:35 AM
And it's only February...
"In 2026, Australian literary festivals are under threat from the culture wars, climate risks, new hate speech laws and ongoing funding scarcity." All true. And also - maybe - at risk from their proliferation.
#auslit
#auslit
Publishing expert @alicektg.bsky.social takes the pulse of Australia's literary festivals & their challenges – cancellations, culture wars, climate change and new hate speech laws – as Adelaide announces Constellations: Not Writers Week. @aunz.theconversation.com
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What is the future of Australia’s embattled writers festivals?
Australia’s literary festivals are under threat from culture wars, climate risks, new hate speech laws and ongoing funding scarcity.
theconversation.com
February 5, 2026 at 1:21 AM
"In 2026, Australian literary festivals are under threat from the culture wars, climate risks, new hate speech laws and ongoing funding scarcity." All true. And also - maybe - at risk from their proliferation.
#auslit
#auslit
It'll be fascinating to see how Australia's first Poet Laureate acts, speaks and writes in fractured times for human rights, free speech, principled dissent, the meaning of social cohesion, & the writing industry. Note the carefully crafted selection process. #auslit
creative.gov.au/investments-...
creative.gov.au/investments-...
National Poet Laureate: Stage 1 Guidelines
The National Poet Laureate is a three‑year appointment that recognises an outstanding Australian poet whose work and cultural contribution have shaped contemporary poetry and its readership.
creative.gov.au
February 4, 2026 at 10:12 PM
It'll be fascinating to see how Australia's first Poet Laureate acts, speaks and writes in fractured times for human rights, free speech, principled dissent, the meaning of social cohesion, & the writing industry. Note the carefully crafted selection process. #auslit
creative.gov.au/investments-...
creative.gov.au/investments-...
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What's the charge? Eating a meal? A succulent Japanese meal??
February 3, 2026 at 9:43 PM
What's the charge? Eating a meal? A succulent Japanese meal??
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Nonfiction publishers: why not try including the phrase "making of the modern world" in your subtitle?
January 29, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Nonfiction publishers: why not try including the phrase "making of the modern world" in your subtitle?
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I will simply never recover from reading this sentence:
"Since Georgia implemented work requirements in 2020, they have spent twice as much on Deloitte consultants and administrative costs as on healthcare for people."
"Since Georgia implemented work requirements in 2020, they have spent twice as much on Deloitte consultants and administrative costs as on healthcare for people."
Today, Luke Farrell (@lukef.bsky.social) explains how complex eligibility requirements have turned America’s safety net into a lucrative revenue stream for monopolistic private contractors.
January 29, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Laughs bitterly in Australian ...
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Journalists, please remember that repeating obviously false statements is not balance or fairness. It is actively participating in deception.
January 25, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Journalists, please remember that repeating obviously false statements is not balance or fairness. It is actively participating in deception.