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Sly Stone made beautiful music from the energies that were tearing—and would continue to tear—America apart, writes James Parker:
The Singer Who Saw America’s Best and Worst
Sly Stone fused joyful visions of the country with a deep understanding of its worst ills.
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June 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Sly Stone made beautiful music from the energies that were tearing—and would continue to tear—America apart, writes James Parker:
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A new study details the evolutionary change of Anna's Hummingbirds, finding their beaks have grown longer and more tapered to get the most from common feeders.
Backyard feeders changed the shape of hummingbird beaks, scientists say
A new study details the evolutionary change of Anna's Hummingbirds, finding their beaks have grown longer and more tapered to get the most from common feeders.
www.npr.org
May 23, 2025 at 11:50 PM
A new study details the evolutionary change of Anna's Hummingbirds, finding their beaks have grown longer and more tapered to get the most from common feeders.
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The otter keeper gave this baby otter a sock to keep warm, she later turned it into a onsie with holes for the hands, feet and tail!
May 23, 2025 at 8:27 AM
The otter keeper gave this baby otter a sock to keep warm, she later turned it into a onsie with holes for the hands, feet and tail!
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Never take seriously those who ridicule low income people for having a smartphone or laptop.
“If they’re so poor how did they buy an iPhone???”
Because they’re trying to escape poverty, not the 1700s, genius. If you think basic tech access is unnecessary or a luxury, survive a month without it.
“If they’re so poor how did they buy an iPhone???”
Because they’re trying to escape poverty, not the 1700s, genius. If you think basic tech access is unnecessary or a luxury, survive a month without it.
May 24, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Never take seriously those who ridicule low income people for having a smartphone or laptop.
“If they’re so poor how did they buy an iPhone???”
Because they’re trying to escape poverty, not the 1700s, genius. If you think basic tech access is unnecessary or a luxury, survive a month without it.
“If they’re so poor how did they buy an iPhone???”
Because they’re trying to escape poverty, not the 1700s, genius. If you think basic tech access is unnecessary or a luxury, survive a month without it.
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Ladybird endpapers
‘Hedgerow’ (1979)
Artist: John Leigh-Pemberton
‘Hedgerow’ (1979)
Artist: John Leigh-Pemberton
May 24, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Ladybird endpapers
‘Hedgerow’ (1979)
Artist: John Leigh-Pemberton
‘Hedgerow’ (1979)
Artist: John Leigh-Pemberton
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Wait for it! A nurse shark parts a school of shiny jack crevalles 🩺🦈🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟 #jackcrevalle #nurseshark #sharksofcoralcity #shark #jacks #shiny #staghorn #elkhorn #coral #coralhead #coralcitycamera #miami #portmiami #miamibeach #biscaynebay #coralcity #civicpridethroughbiodiversity
May 23, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Wait for it! A nurse shark parts a school of shiny jack crevalles 🩺🦈🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟 #jackcrevalle #nurseshark #sharksofcoralcity #shark #jacks #shiny #staghorn #elkhorn #coral #coralhead #coralcitycamera #miami #portmiami #miamibeach #biscaynebay #coralcity #civicpridethroughbiodiversity
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The DOJ reportedly plans to use the False Claims Act to target colleges. The Act “allows private citizens to file complaints on behalf of the govt” & “receive a portion of the recovery.”
These suits “‘sprout like mushrooms after a rainstorm, & they are financially ruinous to defend against.’” 1/
These suits “‘sprout like mushrooms after a rainstorm, & they are financially ruinous to defend against.’” 1/
Trump DOJ weaponizes False Claims Act lawsuits to target DEI in higher ed | The College Fix
‘Institutions that take federal money only to allow anti-Semitism and promote divisive DEI policies are putting their access to federal funds at risk.’…
www.thecollegefix.com
May 23, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The DOJ reportedly plans to use the False Claims Act to target colleges. The Act “allows private citizens to file complaints on behalf of the govt” & “receive a portion of the recovery.”
These suits “‘sprout like mushrooms after a rainstorm, & they are financially ruinous to defend against.’” 1/
These suits “‘sprout like mushrooms after a rainstorm, & they are financially ruinous to defend against.’” 1/
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This reminds me that Doctor Odyssey began its road to TV as a planned sequel to Dances With Wolves, in which a morally renewed Dunbar becomes a fun-loving steamboat captain whose traumatic near-amputation inspires him to serve as the boat’s chief medical officer as well.
May 24, 2025 at 9:06 AM
This reminds me that Doctor Odyssey began its road to TV as a planned sequel to Dances With Wolves, in which a morally renewed Dunbar becomes a fun-loving steamboat captain whose traumatic near-amputation inspires him to serve as the boat’s chief medical officer as well.
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Russian Telegram channels report an attack on Energiya plant in Lipetsk, Russia. It produces batteries for drones, aviation and fleet, among other things.
Local authorities admitted a fire at the plant and evacuation of its personnel.
Local authorities admitted a fire at the plant and evacuation of its personnel.
May 23, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Russian Telegram channels report an attack on Energiya plant in Lipetsk, Russia. It produces batteries for drones, aviation and fleet, among other things.
Local authorities admitted a fire at the plant and evacuation of its personnel.
Local authorities admitted a fire at the plant and evacuation of its personnel.
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another good one from the german guy who uploads 360 degree panoramas to wikipedia
May 23, 2025 at 11:42 AM
another good one from the german guy who uploads 360 degree panoramas to wikipedia
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Loving Day, the landmark case that overturned U.S. state laws against interracial marriage, is on June 12. NPR wants to hear from people who celebrate this day.
NPR wants to hear from interracial couples to commemorate Loving Day
Loving Day, the landmark case that overturned U.S. state laws against interracial marriage, is on June 12. NPR wants to hear from people who celebrate this day.
www.npr.org
May 23, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Loving Day, the landmark case that overturned U.S. state laws against interracial marriage, is on June 12. NPR wants to hear from people who celebrate this day.
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I need this monopoly version...
May 23, 2025 at 6:25 PM
I need this monopoly version...
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Wonder how many people Trump is negotiating foreign policy and tariffs with, that have children and other relatives going to Harvard and other Ivy League schools ?
May 24, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Wonder how many people Trump is negotiating foreign policy and tariffs with, that have children and other relatives going to Harvard and other Ivy League schools ?
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I believe in science
May 24, 2025 at 12:05 AM
I believe in science
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Little boys. 💕 Postcard from my collection, unsent, 1902.
May 23, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Little boys. 💕 Postcard from my collection, unsent, 1902.
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from today's post, about the fuckery that went down at the secret crypto greedfest dinner that was held last night at Donny Convict's Virginia golf motel
please read the whole thing, thanks!
link is here: bit.ly/3Zw1nel
(and as always, there's a longer excerpt in the alt text)
please read the whole thing, thanks!
link is here: bit.ly/3Zw1nel
(and as always, there's a longer excerpt in the alt text)
May 23, 2025 at 4:35 PM
from today's post, about the fuckery that went down at the secret crypto greedfest dinner that was held last night at Donny Convict's Virginia golf motel
please read the whole thing, thanks!
link is here: bit.ly/3Zw1nel
(and as always, there's a longer excerpt in the alt text)
please read the whole thing, thanks!
link is here: bit.ly/3Zw1nel
(and as always, there's a longer excerpt in the alt text)
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The U.S. has officially accepted a luxury jetliner from Qatar as a gift, and slated it to become a new Air Force One. Experts say that overhaul could take years and cost hundreds of millions.
Graphics: Here's what it will take to transform the Qatari jet into Air Force One
The U.S. has officially accepted a luxury jetliner from Qatar as a gift, and slated it to become a new Air Force One. Experts say that overhaul could take years and cost hundreds of millions.
www.npr.org
May 23, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The U.S. has officially accepted a luxury jetliner from Qatar as a gift, and slated it to become a new Air Force One. Experts say that overhaul could take years and cost hundreds of millions.
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My NEFARIOUS PLANS have finally been EXPOSED!!
![ORIGINAL POST: Thank you to @goodgoodgoodco for covering my campaign’s mutual aid efforts! Remember y’all: Politicians *can* spend their money this way. They just choose not to. [Gen-Z congressional candidate uses campaign funds to feed people in need: ‘So much money gets wasted in politics’]
QUOTE POST: This has now pissed me the hell off - you are not from here - who are you targeting????
MY REPLY: Hungry people](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ats4shmeia7i7ildqm3denmd/bafkreib6df5q4vae7uv426iqolmdpxfboupwcdkzr2y6abzkq2d7kdx56e@jpeg)
May 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
My NEFARIOUS PLANS have finally been EXPOSED!!
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A record number of Americans applied for British citizenship in the first three months of this year, and for the right to live and work in Britain indefinitely, according to official data.
Record Number of Americans Apply for British Citizenship
www.nytimes.com
May 24, 2025 at 3:00 AM
A record number of Americans applied for British citizenship in the first three months of this year, and for the right to live and work in Britain indefinitely, according to official data.
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"In an attempt to protect herself, Grass closed her eyes and fell to the ground, which led to the two males stomping on her head, causing her to become unconscious, she said."
Repeatedly stomping on someone's head should be attempted murder.
abcnews.go.com/US/woman-sev...
Repeatedly stomping on someone's head should be attempted murder.
abcnews.go.com/US/woman-sev...
May 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
"In an attempt to protect herself, Grass closed her eyes and fell to the ground, which led to the two males stomping on her head, causing her to become unconscious, she said."
Repeatedly stomping on someone's head should be attempted murder.
abcnews.go.com/US/woman-sev...
Repeatedly stomping on someone's head should be attempted murder.
abcnews.go.com/US/woman-sev...
