RichThompsonAK
@richthompsonak.bsky.social
Boot person. Retired LEO. No whinging. Usual caveats apply. Alaska
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High temperatures (ºF) in and around Alaska on Sunday. Very mild and rainy in Southeast. Not as cool as recent days in Southwest Alaska and still mild on the North Slope. A bit cooler in the Interior and Southcentral. #akwx #weather @climatologist49.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM
High temperatures (ºF) in and around Alaska on Sunday. Very mild and rainy in Southeast. Not as cool as recent days in Southwest Alaska and still mild on the North Slope. A bit cooler in the Interior and Southcentral. #akwx #weather @climatologist49.bsky.social
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The arch-conservative and militant church leader from Murmansk stands at the front of a new partnership between the Orthodox Church and the Russian government on the incorporation of spirituality and 'traditional values' in Russian sports
Mitrofan says sport and faith will make Russia great
The church leader from Murmansk stands at the front of a new partnership between the Orthodox Church and the Russian government on the incorporation of spirituality and 'traditional values' in Russian...
www.thebarentsobserver.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The arch-conservative and militant church leader from Murmansk stands at the front of a new partnership between the Orthodox Church and the Russian government on the incorporation of spirituality and 'traditional values' in Russian sports
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Sitka airport August through October average temperature of 55.5F (13.1C) was 3.2F above the 1991-2020 baseline and highest early autumn average temperature on record, just above 2013. Climate observations since 1948. #akwx #Climate @adriftalchemist.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Sitka airport August through October average temperature of 55.5F (13.1C) was 3.2F above the 1991-2020 baseline and highest early autumn average temperature on record, just above 2013. Climate observations since 1948. #akwx #Climate @adriftalchemist.bsky.social
The evolution of the shadow fleet (podcast)
"As the sanction campaigns from the UK, US and EU intensify, the behaviour and identifying characteristics of these vessels has changed — telltale giveaways in 2023 are not the same in 2025 at all."
www.lloydslist.com/LL1155445/Th...
"As the sanction campaigns from the UK, US and EU intensify, the behaviour and identifying characteristics of these vessels has changed — telltale giveaways in 2023 are not the same in 2025 at all."
www.lloydslist.com/LL1155445/Th...
The evolution of the shadow fleet
Lloyd’s List maritime risk analysts explain how the shadow fleet has changed and what you should be looking out for the minimise your exposure to risk
www.lloydslist.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:54 AM
The evolution of the shadow fleet (podcast)
"As the sanction campaigns from the UK, US and EU intensify, the behaviour and identifying characteristics of these vessels has changed — telltale giveaways in 2023 are not the same in 2025 at all."
www.lloydslist.com/LL1155445/Th...
"As the sanction campaigns from the UK, US and EU intensify, the behaviour and identifying characteristics of these vessels has changed — telltale giveaways in 2023 are not the same in 2025 at all."
www.lloydslist.com/LL1155445/Th...
Report: Sanctions Force Lukoil Into Force Majeure at Giant Iraqi Oilfield
"Iraq has cut off cash payments and in-kind oil allocations to Lukoil, and has reportedly canceled three of the firm's export loadings for the month of November."
maritime-executive.com/article/repo...
"Iraq has cut off cash payments and in-kind oil allocations to Lukoil, and has reportedly canceled three of the firm's export loadings for the month of November."
maritime-executive.com/article/repo...
Report: Sanctions Force Lukoil Into Force Majeure at Giant Iraqi Oilfield
American sanctions on Russian oil giant Lukoil have forced the company to declare force majeure for its Iraqi operations, taking nearly 10 percent of...
maritime-executive.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Report: Sanctions Force Lukoil Into Force Majeure at Giant Iraqi Oilfield
"Iraq has cut off cash payments and in-kind oil allocations to Lukoil, and has reportedly canceled three of the firm's export loadings for the month of November."
maritime-executive.com/article/repo...
"Iraq has cut off cash payments and in-kind oil allocations to Lukoil, and has reportedly canceled three of the firm's export loadings for the month of November."
maritime-executive.com/article/repo...
Researchers from around the world gather in Nuuk
"A key focus of the conference will therefore be how international interest can be turned into research with and for Greenland – not just about Greenland."
arctichub.gl/researchers-...
"A key focus of the conference will therefore be how international interest can be turned into research with and for Greenland – not just about Greenland."
arctichub.gl/researchers-...
Researchers from around the world gather in Nuuk
This week, researchers from across the globe are gathering for the Greenland Science Conference. The goal is to strengthen collaboration on research in Greenland.
arctichub.gl
November 11, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Researchers from around the world gather in Nuuk
"A key focus of the conference will therefore be how international interest can be turned into research with and for Greenland – not just about Greenland."
arctichub.gl/researchers-...
"A key focus of the conference will therefore be how international interest can be turned into research with and for Greenland – not just about Greenland."
arctichub.gl/researchers-...
Polar climate change could amplify global health risks, study warns
“Our review of the research shows that melting ice sheets, rising sea levels and shifting weather patterns have complex consequences that extend far beyond the Arctic and Antarctic ..."
news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-e...
“Our review of the research shows that melting ice sheets, rising sea levels and shifting weather patterns have complex consequences that extend far beyond the Arctic and Antarctic ..."
news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-e...
Polar climate change could amplify global health risks, study warns
Climate change in Earth’s polar regions is emerging as an under-recognised driver of global health risks, with consequences reaching far beyond the Arctic and Antarctic, researchers argue. A study by ...
news.exeter.ac.uk
November 11, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Polar climate change could amplify global health risks, study warns
“Our review of the research shows that melting ice sheets, rising sea levels and shifting weather patterns have complex consequences that extend far beyond the Arctic and Antarctic ..."
news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-e...
“Our review of the research shows that melting ice sheets, rising sea levels and shifting weather patterns have complex consequences that extend far beyond the Arctic and Antarctic ..."
news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-e...
Russia’s LNG ‘Dark Fleet’ Returns to Norwegian Waters As Winter Closes Northern Sea Route
"With the return of winter sea ice closing much of the Northern Sea Route, the first dark vessels are returning to the Norwegian and Barents Seas."
www.highnorthnews.com/en/russias-l...
"With the return of winter sea ice closing much of the Northern Sea Route, the first dark vessels are returning to the Norwegian and Barents Seas."
www.highnorthnews.com/en/russias-l...
Russia’s LNG ‘Dark Fleet’ Returns to Norwegian Waters As Winter Closes Northern Sea Route
With sea ice closing the Northern Sea Route often poorly insured shadow fleet vessels are again using the ice-free waters of the Barents Sea. A sanctioned LNG carrier traveled up and down Norway’s nor...
www.highnorthnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Russia’s LNG ‘Dark Fleet’ Returns to Norwegian Waters As Winter Closes Northern Sea Route
"With the return of winter sea ice closing much of the Northern Sea Route, the first dark vessels are returning to the Norwegian and Barents Seas."
www.highnorthnews.com/en/russias-l...
"With the return of winter sea ice closing much of the Northern Sea Route, the first dark vessels are returning to the Norwegian and Barents Seas."
www.highnorthnews.com/en/russias-l...
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BREAKING
The 1st Circuit REJECTS Trump DOJ's request to pause a judge's order to pay up Nov's SNAP funds to the states.
The SCOTUS stay will expire within 48 hours absent further action from the justices, per its terms.
Doc ecf.ca1.uscourts.gov/n/beam/servl...
The 1st Circuit REJECTS Trump DOJ's request to pause a judge's order to pay up Nov's SNAP funds to the states.
The SCOTUS stay will expire within 48 hours absent further action from the justices, per its terms.
Doc ecf.ca1.uscourts.gov/n/beam/servl...
November 10, 2025 at 5:11 AM
BREAKING
The 1st Circuit REJECTS Trump DOJ's request to pause a judge's order to pay up Nov's SNAP funds to the states.
The SCOTUS stay will expire within 48 hours absent further action from the justices, per its terms.
Doc ecf.ca1.uscourts.gov/n/beam/servl...
The 1st Circuit REJECTS Trump DOJ's request to pause a judge's order to pay up Nov's SNAP funds to the states.
The SCOTUS stay will expire within 48 hours absent further action from the justices, per its terms.
Doc ecf.ca1.uscourts.gov/n/beam/servl...
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A Machine Gun Instead of a Textbook: How Russia is Turning Ukrainian Children into Soldiers
"Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health's Humanities Research Lab have identified 210 such "retraining sites" for children from Ukraine."
www.bbc.com/russian/arti...
"Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health's Humanities Research Lab have identified 210 such "retraining sites" for children from Ukraine."
www.bbc.com/russian/arti...
Автомат вместо учебника. Как Россия делает солдат из украинских детей - BBC News Русская служба
На оккупированных Россией украинских территориях школьников учат обращаться с оружием и управлять беспилотниками, а еще рассказывают, что Украины как государства не существует. Самый яркий пример — эт...
www.bbc.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:00 AM
A Machine Gun Instead of a Textbook: How Russia is Turning Ukrainian Children into Soldiers
"Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health's Humanities Research Lab have identified 210 such "retraining sites" for children from Ukraine."
www.bbc.com/russian/arti...
"Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health's Humanities Research Lab have identified 210 such "retraining sites" for children from Ukraine."
www.bbc.com/russian/arti...
"Just Consulting." Details of the New "Child Trafficking Case" in Moscow
"mong the defendants is Irina Rudnitskaya, founder of the Foundation for the Protection of Family Values, into whose custody two children from Ukraine were transferred in 2022."
www.bbc.com/russian/arti...
"mong the defendants is Irina Rudnitskaya, founder of the Foundation for the Protection of Family Values, into whose custody two children from Ukraine were transferred in 2022."
www.bbc.com/russian/arti...
Новое «дело о торговле детьми» в Москве: подробности - BBC News Русская служба
На прошлой неделе стало известно о новом «деле о торговле детьми» в Москве. В числе обвиняемых — основательница фонда по защите семейных ценностей Ирина Рудницкая, под чью опеку в 2022 году были перед...
www.bbc.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:53 AM
"Just Consulting." Details of the New "Child Trafficking Case" in Moscow
"mong the defendants is Irina Rudnitskaya, founder of the Foundation for the Protection of Family Values, into whose custody two children from Ukraine were transferred in 2022."
www.bbc.com/russian/arti...
"mong the defendants is Irina Rudnitskaya, founder of the Foundation for the Protection of Family Values, into whose custody two children from Ukraine were transferred in 2022."
www.bbc.com/russian/arti...
China Reveals Critical Specifications For World’s Largest Nuclear-Powered Cargo Ship
"The vessel, designed to carry 14,000 standard containers, will be powered by a thorium-based molten salt reactor (TMSR) producing 200 megawatts of thermal power..."
www.marineinsight.com/shipping-new...
"The vessel, designed to carry 14,000 standard containers, will be powered by a thorium-based molten salt reactor (TMSR) producing 200 megawatts of thermal power..."
www.marineinsight.com/shipping-new...
China Reveals Critical Specifications For World’s Largest Nuclear-Powered Cargo Ship
Marine Insight - The maritime industry guide.
www.marineinsight.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:31 AM
China Reveals Critical Specifications For World’s Largest Nuclear-Powered Cargo Ship
"The vessel, designed to carry 14,000 standard containers, will be powered by a thorium-based molten salt reactor (TMSR) producing 200 megawatts of thermal power..."
www.marineinsight.com/shipping-new...
"The vessel, designed to carry 14,000 standard containers, will be powered by a thorium-based molten salt reactor (TMSR) producing 200 megawatts of thermal power..."
www.marineinsight.com/shipping-new...
Nature’s artistry from above
"Today, the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite captured a crystal-clear image of the Erebus and Terror Gulf at the Antarctic Peninsula."
blog.geogarage.com/2025/11/natu...
"Today, the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite captured a crystal-clear image of the Erebus and Terror Gulf at the Antarctic Peninsula."
blog.geogarage.com/2025/11/natu...
Nature’s artistry from above
Today, the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite captured a crystal-clear image of the Erebus and Terror Gulf at the Antarctic Peninsula. A dynami...
blog.geogarage.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Nature’s artistry from above
"Today, the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite captured a crystal-clear image of the Erebus and Terror Gulf at the Antarctic Peninsula."
blog.geogarage.com/2025/11/natu...
"Today, the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite captured a crystal-clear image of the Erebus and Terror Gulf at the Antarctic Peninsula."
blog.geogarage.com/2025/11/natu...
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In an era where public trust in medical institutions, regulators, vaccines, pharmaceuticals, and public-health policy is under strain, this story provides a counter-narrative: one where evidence, medicine
November 9, 2025 at 1:28 AM
In an era where public trust in medical institutions, regulators, vaccines, pharmaceuticals, and public-health policy is under strain, this story provides a counter-narrative: one where evidence, medicine
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November snowfall trend past 50 years in and around Alaska. Big increases North Slope due to loss of sea ice/more open water in adjacent seas. Less snow on and near Bering Sea & Gulf of Alaska coasts reflect warming oceans. Data from ERA5 courtesy of @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social #akwx #Climate #Snow
November 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
November snowfall trend past 50 years in and around Alaska. Big increases North Slope due to loss of sea ice/more open water in adjacent seas. Less snow on and near Bering Sea & Gulf of Alaska coasts reflect warming oceans. Data from ERA5 courtesy of @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social #akwx #Climate #Snow
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i sang a new song on the radio but you can magically hear it after the fact!
Golga Oscar solo exhibit at Alaska State Museum, Marian Call and Emily Anderson in Concert (podcast)
ktoo.org/juneauaftern...
www.ktoo.org/2025/11/07/g...
ktoo.org/juneauaftern...
www.ktoo.org/2025/11/07/g...
Juneau Afternoon - KTOO
Juneau Afternoon Juneau Afternoon is locally produced and airs on KTOO 104.3 & KAUK 91.7 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Wednesday through Friday. It’s repeated at 7:00 p.m. on KTOO 104.3 & KAUK 91.7. Ho...
ktoo.org
November 8, 2025 at 9:37 AM
i sang a new song on the radio but you can magically hear it after the fact!
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Haha, nice try! 😂
Keep your eyes peeled, folks. Always check the accounts handle!
Keep your eyes peeled, folks. Always check the accounts handle!
November 8, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Haha, nice try! 😂
Keep your eyes peeled, folks. Always check the accounts handle!
Keep your eyes peeled, folks. Always check the accounts handle!
Arctic sea ice (IMAGE) University of Washington
"Ice coverage in the Arctic sea is rapidly declining, which causes the remaining ice to melt faster and alters nutrient availability. In a University of Washington-led study, researchers show how particles ..."
www.eurekalert.org/multimedia/1...
"Ice coverage in the Arctic sea is rapidly declining, which causes the remaining ice to melt faster and alters nutrient availability. In a University of Washington-led study, researchers show how particles ..."
www.eurekalert.org/multimedia/1...
Arctic sea ice
Ice coverage in the Arctic sea is rapidly declining, which causes the remaining ice to melt faster and alters nutrient availability. In a University of Washington-led study, researchers show how parti...
www.eurekalert.org
November 8, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Arctic sea ice (IMAGE) University of Washington
"Ice coverage in the Arctic sea is rapidly declining, which causes the remaining ice to melt faster and alters nutrient availability. In a University of Washington-led study, researchers show how particles ..."
www.eurekalert.org/multimedia/1...
"Ice coverage in the Arctic sea is rapidly declining, which causes the remaining ice to melt faster and alters nutrient availability. In a University of Washington-led study, researchers show how particles ..."
www.eurekalert.org/multimedia/1...
Sullivan votes to block Senate measure intended to preempt American bombing of Venezuela
"... similar to a vote that took place last month, when the Senate declined to consider a resolution intended to curtail America’s killing of suspected drug dealers without trial."
www.ktoo.org/2025/11/07/s...
"... similar to a vote that took place last month, when the Senate declined to consider a resolution intended to curtail America’s killing of suspected drug dealers without trial."
www.ktoo.org/2025/11/07/s...
Sullivan votes to block Senate measure intended to preempt American bombing of Venezuela
Murkowski was one of two Republicans in favor of taking up the issue, saying she's not convinced by the Trump administration's justifications.
www.ktoo.org
November 8, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Sullivan votes to block Senate measure intended to preempt American bombing of Venezuela
"... similar to a vote that took place last month, when the Senate declined to consider a resolution intended to curtail America’s killing of suspected drug dealers without trial."
www.ktoo.org/2025/11/07/s...
"... similar to a vote that took place last month, when the Senate declined to consider a resolution intended to curtail America’s killing of suspected drug dealers without trial."
www.ktoo.org/2025/11/07/s...
Golga Oscar solo exhibit at Alaska State Museum, Marian Call and Emily Anderson in Concert (podcast)
ktoo.org/juneauaftern...
www.ktoo.org/2025/11/07/g...
ktoo.org/juneauaftern...
www.ktoo.org/2025/11/07/g...
Juneau Afternoon - KTOO
Juneau Afternoon Juneau Afternoon is locally produced and airs on KTOO 104.3 & KAUK 91.7 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Wednesday through Friday. It’s repeated at 7:00 p.m. on KTOO 104.3 & KAUK 91.7. Ho...
ktoo.org
November 8, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Golga Oscar solo exhibit at Alaska State Museum, Marian Call and Emily Anderson in Concert (podcast)
ktoo.org/juneauaftern...
www.ktoo.org/2025/11/07/g...
ktoo.org/juneauaftern...
www.ktoo.org/2025/11/07/g...
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November 8, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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No one's home at NOAA.
Maybe it’s just where I live, but our weather forecasts used be almost right on.
Now. Not so much
Now. Not so much
November 7, 2025 at 4:45 AM
No one's home at NOAA.
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So there’s a website called Deer Of St Nicholas which posts Christmas wish letters from Ukrainian children who had their childhood stolen by the war, anyone can pick a child and get them their present and it’s that time of the year again to achingly scroll it for hours again
November 7, 2025 at 8:21 AM
So there’s a website called Deer Of St Nicholas which posts Christmas wish letters from Ukrainian children who had their childhood stolen by the war, anyone can pick a child and get them their present and it’s that time of the year again to achingly scroll it for hours again
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A lovely movie about America and freedom. It came out during one of the most tense years of the Cold War (1984). Robin Williams, a natural mimic, mastered Russian dialogue phonetically.
November 7, 2025 at 3:56 PM
A lovely movie about America and freedom. It came out during one of the most tense years of the Cold War (1984). Robin Williams, a natural mimic, mastered Russian dialogue phonetically.