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Velvet-purple Coronet, sticking its tongue out at me. At @montezumalodge.bsky.social #Colombia
#birds #hummingbirds
#birds #hummingbirds
July 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Velvet-purple Coronet, sticking its tongue out at me. At @montezumalodge.bsky.social #Colombia
#birds #hummingbirds
#birds #hummingbirds
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For years, disabled passengers have complained about Amtrak and its poor service — that it's too hard for them to ride the train. A new federal report looks at its efforts to get better.
Disabled passengers say they love riding trains. Will Amtrak love them back?
For years, disabled passengers have complained about Amtrak and its poor service — that it's too hard for them to ride the train. A new federal report looks at its efforts to get better.
n.pr
July 18, 2025 at 9:29 PM
For years, disabled passengers have complained about Amtrak and its poor service — that it's too hard for them to ride the train. A new federal report looks at its efforts to get better.
This depresses me. #NPR
The 51-48 vote today on President Trump's rescissions package would eliminate $1.1 billion that was allocated to public broadcasting for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
Senate votes to kill entire public broadcasting budget in blow to NPR and PBS
Senate votes to rescind $1.1 billion from Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
arstechnica.com
July 18, 2025 at 9:52 AM
This depresses me. #NPR
#Music brings me places youtu.be/vZg-1MAqQGA?...
Emilie Nicolas - Pstereo (Official Video)
YouTube video by Emilie Nicolas
youtu.be
July 12, 2025 at 3:55 AM
#Music brings me places youtu.be/vZg-1MAqQGA?...
The discovery represents one of the last undocumented Easter eggs from the pre-Steve Jobs return era at Apple.
After 27 years, engineer discovers how to display secret photo in Power Mac ROM
Developer solves mystery of hidden JPEG from the beige G3 era.
arstechnica.com
July 6, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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🎆 Nature’s light show doesn’t need fireworks.
While we’re watching light shows in the sky this 4th of July, tiny organisms in the ocean are lighting up the water below.
🤔Have you ever seen bioluminescence? Let us know in the comments! ⤵️
#4thofjuly #bioluminescence #wondersoftheworld
While we’re watching light shows in the sky this 4th of July, tiny organisms in the ocean are lighting up the water below.
🤔Have you ever seen bioluminescence? Let us know in the comments! ⤵️
#4thofjuly #bioluminescence #wondersoftheworld
July 4, 2025 at 9:01 PM
🎆 Nature’s light show doesn’t need fireworks.
While we’re watching light shows in the sky this 4th of July, tiny organisms in the ocean are lighting up the water below.
🤔Have you ever seen bioluminescence? Let us know in the comments! ⤵️
#4thofjuly #bioluminescence #wondersoftheworld
While we’re watching light shows in the sky this 4th of July, tiny organisms in the ocean are lighting up the water below.
🤔Have you ever seen bioluminescence? Let us know in the comments! ⤵️
#4thofjuly #bioluminescence #wondersoftheworld
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Who knew salt water and batteries would work well together? www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/z...
Scientists make revolutionary breakthrough that could transform energy storage: 'Truly a game-changer'
Researchers used AI to figure out why zinc-ion batteries run better when filled with a super-salty solution.
www.thecooldown.com
June 26, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Who knew salt water and batteries would work well together? www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/z...
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A new app details where your food comes from — and just how fragile the global food system really is #Climate
A new app details where your food comes from — and just how fragile the global food system really is
A “first of its kind" tool could help untangle the complex global web of food supply chains and make it more resilient to climate shocks.
grist.org
June 19, 2025 at 9:08 AM
A new app details where your food comes from — and just how fragile the global food system really is #Climate
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Massive telescope will map the Universe and provide an evolving record of the Solar System and distant stars.
https://go.nature.com/3HvKM4r
https://go.nature.com/3HvKM4r
Major telescope hosts world's largest digital camera: how it will transform astronomy
Massive telescope will map the Universe and provide an evolving record of the Solar System and distant stars.
go.nature.com
June 11, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Massive telescope will map the Universe and provide an evolving record of the Solar System and distant stars.
https://go.nature.com/3HvKM4r
https://go.nature.com/3HvKM4r
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If you're a Marine or other service member being mobilized to Los Angeles and you'd like to apply for conscientious objector status, call the GI Rights Hotline to get some guidance on your options:
1-877-447-4487
1-877-447-4487
June 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM
If you're a Marine or other service member being mobilized to Los Angeles and you'd like to apply for conscientious objector status, call the GI Rights Hotline to get some guidance on your options:
1-877-447-4487
1-877-447-4487
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NEW: Hegseth is deploying Marines against U.S. citizens. Mayor Bass says to know your rights :
June 9, 2025 at 8:28 PM
NEW: Hegseth is deploying Marines against U.S. citizens. Mayor Bass says to know your rights :
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A small nation leads the way. 👏
The Government of Seychelles has announced the completion of a comprehensive marine spatial plan, now signed into law.
This historic plan is designed to expand marine protections, address climate change adaptation and advance the nation’s blue economy.
The Government of Seychelles has announced the completion of a comprehensive marine spatial plan, now signed into law.
This historic plan is designed to expand marine protections, address climate change adaptation and advance the nation’s blue economy.
June 11, 2025 at 1:54 PM
A small nation leads the way. 👏
The Government of Seychelles has announced the completion of a comprehensive marine spatial plan, now signed into law.
This historic plan is designed to expand marine protections, address climate change adaptation and advance the nation’s blue economy.
The Government of Seychelles has announced the completion of a comprehensive marine spatial plan, now signed into law.
This historic plan is designed to expand marine protections, address climate change adaptation and advance the nation’s blue economy.
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Democracy is strong and functioning in Minnesota.
June 11, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Democracy is strong and functioning in Minnesota.
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"Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves—all things are bound together—all things connect.”
~ Chief Seattle, Squamish-Duamish, 1782-1866,
~ Chief Seattle, Squamish-Duamish, 1782-1866,
June 10, 2025 at 3:21 AM
"Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves—all things are bound together—all things connect.”
~ Chief Seattle, Squamish-Duamish, 1782-1866,
~ Chief Seattle, Squamish-Duamish, 1782-1866,
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Mast and sails of the Star of India docked in San Diego.
#BlueSkyArtShow #SanDiego #LightandShadows #sailboat #maritime #museum #sundown #photography #EastCoastKin #lines #lookup #WeekUforUp #AlphabetChallenge
#BlueSkyArtShow #SanDiego #LightandShadows #sailboat #maritime #museum #sundown #photography #EastCoastKin #lines #lookup #WeekUforUp #AlphabetChallenge
May 25, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Mast and sails of the Star of India docked in San Diego.
#BlueSkyArtShow #SanDiego #LightandShadows #sailboat #maritime #museum #sundown #photography #EastCoastKin #lines #lookup #WeekUforUp #AlphabetChallenge
#BlueSkyArtShow #SanDiego #LightandShadows #sailboat #maritime #museum #sundown #photography #EastCoastKin #lines #lookup #WeekUforUp #AlphabetChallenge
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RFK Jr’s comments over the past week have me feeling a certain kind of way 🤬
Add RFK Jr’s appointment of David Geier, and you have a real life nightmare.
It’s so much worse than I think the majority of people can grasp.
The best video I’ve found that explains in detail by @perezbrenna.bsky.social
Add RFK Jr’s appointment of David Geier, and you have a real life nightmare.
It’s so much worse than I think the majority of people can grasp.
The best video I’ve found that explains in detail by @perezbrenna.bsky.social
April 27, 2025 at 12:40 AM
RFK Jr’s comments over the past week have me feeling a certain kind of way 🤬
Add RFK Jr’s appointment of David Geier, and you have a real life nightmare.
It’s so much worse than I think the majority of people can grasp.
The best video I’ve found that explains in detail by @perezbrenna.bsky.social
Add RFK Jr’s appointment of David Geier, and you have a real life nightmare.
It’s so much worse than I think the majority of people can grasp.
The best video I’ve found that explains in detail by @perezbrenna.bsky.social
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This may not be helpful for autistic & neurodivergent children. Should be less about how to act more neurotypically and more about what to expect in order to lessen anxiety about a new situation
neuroclastic.com/social-stori...
#autism #AutismAcceptance #OntEd
neuroclastic.com/social-stori...
#autism #AutismAcceptance #OntEd
Social Stories for Autism and the Harm They Can Cause
Social stories should be for the whole class, because that is what inclusion means. They should focus on the values that drive cooperation and embrace difference. Social stories should encourage in…
neuroclastic.com
April 27, 2025 at 3:55 AM
This may not be helpful for autistic & neurodivergent children. Should be less about how to act more neurotypically and more about what to expect in order to lessen anxiety about a new situation
neuroclastic.com/social-stori...
#autism #AutismAcceptance #OntEd
neuroclastic.com/social-stori...
#autism #AutismAcceptance #OntEd
My Indie Bookstore Day haul which I amassed throughout the day by biking to 4 different stores:
Book Tree, Kirkland
Brick and Mortar Books, Redmond
@ridgecrestbooks.bsky.social, Shoreline
Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park
#books #booksky #indiebookstoreday
Book Tree, Kirkland
Brick and Mortar Books, Redmond
@ridgecrestbooks.bsky.social, Shoreline
Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park
#books #booksky #indiebookstoreday
April 27, 2025 at 3:58 AM
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#USHB2621: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish deductions for cash tips, repeal the inclusion of social security benefits in gross income, and for other purposes.
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. 2025-04-03
Sponsors:
- Democrat: 2
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. 2025-04-03
Sponsors:
- Democrat: 2
More Info
HB2621: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish deductions for cash tips, repeal the inclusion of social security benefits in gross income, and for other purposes.
www.congress.gov
April 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
#USHB2621: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish deductions for cash tips, repeal the inclusion of social security benefits in gross income, and for other purposes.
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. 2025-04-03
Sponsors:
- Democrat: 2
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. 2025-04-03
Sponsors:
- Democrat: 2
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#USHB2195: Feed Hungry Veterans Act of 2025
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture. 2025-04-04
Sponsors:
- Democrat: 58
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture. 2025-04-04
Sponsors:
- Democrat: 58
More Info
HB2195: Feed Hungry Veterans Act of 2025
www.congress.gov
April 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
#USHB2195: Feed Hungry Veterans Act of 2025
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture. 2025-04-04
Sponsors:
- Democrat: 58
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture. 2025-04-04
Sponsors:
- Democrat: 58