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#USA #quake M4.8 | 3 km ESE of Berkeley, California | 1m ago | Sep 22, 2025 01:56 am (Pacific Standard Time)
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#moderate #M2+ #M3+ #M4+ #United_States #California
Moderate magnitude 4.8 earthquake at 9 km depth
See detailed quake info, read user reports, submit your own if you felt it!
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September 22, 2025 at 9:57 AM
bjwill.bsky.social
Hashtag earthquake
September 22, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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sutrotower.bsky.social
Still standing
March 18, 2025 at 2:47 AM
bjwill.bsky.social
Definitely felt that one. Around 4.0, a few miles away
March 18, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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ruralindexing.bsky.social
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Three Oaks, MI
January 26, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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pesticideaction.bsky.social
In Ghana, agroforestry is offering a glimmer of hope: by integrating trees, crops and livestock on their fields, farmers are finding ways to restore their land and secure livelihoods.

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Agroecology offers blueprint for resilient farming in northern Ghana
Farmers in Ghana’s Upper East region traditionally decided when to plant and harvest their crops in rhythm with regular rainfall cycles. But the rains now come at increasingly odd times, farmland is turning into desert, and farmers have been forced t
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January 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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raeshandalias.bsky.social
Just in case you were wondering!
Lock in!
January 21, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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starwarsunofficial.bsky.social
The official account might not be able to say it but I can.
Trans rights are human rights.
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January 20, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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workingfamilies.org
"I come to say to you this afternoon, however difficult the moment, however frustrating the hour, it will not be long...The arc of the moral universe is long but it bends towards justice."
January 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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diveintodiscovery.bsky.social
On January 5, 1933, construction began on Golden Gate Bridge, a Depression-era project providing thousands of jobs. Completed in 1937, it became an engineering marvel, connecting San Francisco to Marin County, symbolizing human resilience and innovation.

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Golden Gate Bridge Construction Workers This striking photograph captures two construction workers atop the massive cables of the Golden Gate Bridge during its construction in the mid-1930s. These daring laborers worked without the extensive safety measures we see today, showcasing incredible bravery and skill as they navigated the high winds and perilous heights of the bridge’s suspension system. The construction of the Golden Gate Bridge began on January 5, 1933, during the Great Depression, a time when job scarcity plagued the nation. This ambitious public works project provided thousands of jobs, offering relief to families struggling through economic hardship. Designed by Joseph Strauss, the bridge required innovative engineering to span the 1.7-mile-wide Golden Gate Strait, a challenging endeavor due to the region’s strong currents, dense fog, and deep waters. The workers were responsible for assembling steel towers, spinning cables, and pouring concrete with precision, ensuring the structural integrity of what would become one of the greatest engineering marvels of its time. This image encapsulates the human spirit of resilience and determination, reflecting how infrastructure projects can serve as a source of economic recovery and national pride. The bridge, completed in 1937, became a global symbol of innovation and remains an enduring testament to the workers who built it. Opening Day Crowds on the Golden Gate Bridge This historic image captures the excitement and pride of opening day on May 27, 1937, when thousands of pedestrians swarmed the Golden Gate Bridge to walk across it for the first time. The iconic Art Deco towers stand tall against a foggy San Francisco Bay, a nod to the unique weather challenges that engineers overcame during the bridge’s construction. The opening was celebrated as “Pedestrian Day,” allowing residents to marvel at the marvel they had watched rise during the Great Depression. The bridge not only connected San Francisco to Marin County but also symbolized unity, resilience, and the boundless possibilities of human achievement. This monumental day followed years of hard work, financial obstacles, and skepticism from critics who once deemed the bridge “impossible” due to the strait’s strong currents and deep waters. The Golden Gate Bridge became a beacon of hope during a time of economic despair, reflecting the success of large-scale public works in uplifting communities. Today, the memory of opening day continues to inspire, as the bridge remains a testament to the vision, perseverance, and labor of those who turned a bold idea into reality. Golden Gate Bridge Vehicle Traffic This image captures the bustling vehicular traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge shortly after its official opening to cars in May 1937. The bridge quickly became an essential transportation link, revolutionizing travel in the San Francisco Bay Area by providing a direct connection between San Francisco and Marin County. Before the bridge’s construction, ferry services were the only means of crossing the Golden Gate Strait, a time-consuming and weather-dependent mode of transportation. Designed by Chief Engineer Joseph Strauss and colleagues Irving Morrow and Charles Ellis, the bridge’s innovative suspension design allowed it to span 4,200 feet between its towers, making it the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time of its completion. The bridge’s Art Deco design and International Orange color added aesthetic appeal, making it not just a feat of engineering but also a cultural icon. This image highlights the bridge’s immediate impact on improving commerce, tourism, and the quality of life for Bay Area residents. The Golden Gate Bridge remains a critical transportation artery, a global symbol of progress, and an enduring landmark of 20th-century innovation. Golden Gate Bridge in Modern Times This vibrant modern image of the Golden Gate Bridge highlights its timeless beauty and continued significance as one of the world’s most iconic landmarks. Stretching across the Golden Gate Strait, the bridge’s 746-foot-tall towers and 4,200-foot main span make it a masterpiece of civil engineering and design. Completed in 1937, the bridge stands as a testament to human ingenuity, showcasing innovations in suspension technology and seismic retrofitting that have ensured its resilience through decades of use. Beyond its practical function as a critical transportation link between San Francisco and Marin County, the bridge has become a symbol of American determination and optimism. During the Great Depression, its construction provided thousands of jobs, demonstrating how infrastructure projects can uplift communities in times of hardship. Today, the Golden Gate Bridge is not only a practical lifeline for commuters but also a magnet for millions of tourists who visit annually to admire its grandeur and breathtaking views. Its International Orange color, chosen for visibility in fog, further distinguishes it as a unique architectural icon. This image serves as a reminder of the bridge’s historical and cultural significance, embodying the enduring legacy of innovation and resilience in the face of adversity.
January 5, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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toddradom.bsky.social
30 years ago today, baseball fans awoke to the news that the Seattle Mariners had just launched their own website, one of only 10,000 worldwide. This came at a time when there were only 20 million Internet users around the globe.
30 years ago today, baseball fans awoke to the news that the Seattle Mariners had just launched their own website, one of only 10,000 worldwide. This came at a time when there were only 20 million Internet users around the globe.
December 1, 2024 at 7:32 PM
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tallgirl6234.bsky.social
“Man created God because he was mad that women created life.” Heard this today, and honestly, I don’t know if anything else has ever made as much sense.
November 27, 2024 at 3:24 AM
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adamkinzinger.substack.com
Let me say something that is controversial because our brains are broken:

Vaccines are a miracle and amazing
November 15, 2024 at 2:12 AM
bjwill.bsky.social
Let the record show that today, 11/15/24, I turned on the heating for the first time this fall as the high of the day (59°) was not very high and the temperature in my office/bedroom was 66°
November 16, 2024 at 5:29 AM
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Well Bluesky might not be using your content to train generative AI, but I'm damn well going to use it to train my army of squirrels. Not quite sure what I'm going to train them to do, but I'll figure that out just as soon as I've bought a net to catch them with
November 15, 2024 at 8:23 PM
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jlgittinger.bsky.social
omg I love it
Pictures of various hand gestures of Gen A, Z, and Millenial versions of a "heart" gesture, with Gen X heart being the middle finger gesture :)
October 17, 2024 at 12:54 PM
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kevinhearne.bsky.social
There. We decorated for Halloween. Nailed it
Ferns! But now with eyes.
October 16, 2024 at 11:57 AM
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emaruu.bsky.social
On 10/14 we sat on the beach of Lake Michigan and watched for the Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS. Despite the rain and cold, we were not disappointed.
October 16, 2024 at 3:06 PM
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lindaholmes.bsky.social
One more amazing thing for a Saturday morning starting a week of vacation: Did you know that if you have MLB.tv, you can just sit and eat breakfast while watching recent condensed games where the Yankees lose?
July 6, 2024 at 1:53 PM
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..and now it’s time for Sunday Science..
July 7, 2024 at 3:22 PM
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Happy Opening Day to all who celebrate! ⚾️
March 28, 2024 at 7:12 PM
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ruralindexing.bsky.social
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Toivola, MI
March 16, 2024 at 4:10 PM
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pesticideaction.bsky.social
Tell Iowa’s legislature not to give big pesticide companies lawsuit immunity. There are similar bills showing up in Idaho, Missouri, and Florida, too. It's important we act NOW to raise the alarm.
www.panna.org/action/tell-...
Tell Iowa’s legislature not to give big pesticide companies lawsuit immunity | Pesticide Action Network (PAN)
There is a bill currently active in both Iowa's House (HSB 646) and Senate (SSB 3163) that would grant giant pesticide companies, such as Bayer and ChemChina, virtual immunity from lawsuits that would...
www.panna.org
February 15, 2024 at 3:23 PM
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uncleduke1969.bsky.social
David Attenborough [whispering]:

“As the predators close in on their helpless prey, we can only watch in silent horror, for it is not man’s role to interfere in the hierarchy of nature.”
a pack of kittens closes in a a large dog standing on a chair
February 13, 2024 at 5:37 PM