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iamanathemadevice.bsky.social
Anathema Device (Brisbane)
@iamanathemadevice.bsky.social
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Married cat lady, extremely boring retired web developer, pro-choice ATHEIST and feminist. #Australian on unceded First Nations territory (Brisbane / Meanjin)

#ActuallyAutistic. She/her. My cats are Shula (black) and Jana (tortie)
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Anathema Device (Brisbane) @iamanathemadevice.bsky.social · Aug 4
All these are accounts I follow for wonderful photography and art of nature ❤️ 1/5‪
@jonathanfoodie.bsky.social
@jocelynanderson.bsky.social
@wa-orchids.bsky.social
@norwichbirder.bsky.social
@gnomieshobbycorner.bsky.social
@sussextangerine.bsky.social
@streetbiologist.bsky.social
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quietriotpod.bsky.social
If you give the other side everything they want, apparently they stop trying to take it by force. Huh.

cc. @snellarthur.bsky.social
sturdyalex.bsky.social Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 14h
Press: "What kind of concessions are the Russians going to have to make?"

Trump "Their big concession is they stop fighting and they don't take any more land."

Yeah. That's basically how surrendering works.
November 26, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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robwords.bsky.social
English has Germanic DNA, but with most of its words having been pilfered from French and Latin, is it still technically a Germanic language?

@jesszafarris.bsky.social and I put that question to bed in the latest episode of Words Unravelled.

youtu.be/DSD_kMu1INk?...
Is English really a Germanic language?
YouTube video by Words Unravelled
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November 26, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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lucyparkerpaul.bsky.social
A male Powerful Owl at dusk in a suburban park, Brisbane. #birds #wildoz #brisbane
November 26, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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bbcstever.bsky.social
Today one Russian newspaper writes: “With its strikes on Russia, Kyiv is demonstrating it doesn’t want peace.” But what about Russia’s continued attacks on Ukraine? Here’s a look at how one headline can say so much about Moscow’s approach. #ReadingRussia
One headline in a Russian paper can say so much
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
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November 26, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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itsflanoy.bsky.social
McQ: puttink in that pawe werk ebbry dey #cats #catsofbluesky
a floofy XXXL gray brown tabby kitten with white face and chest, green eyes and a pink nose bordered in black lies on a bentwood chair under a kitchen table. From his lurking spot, he regards the camera with his white paws crossed.
November 26, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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monkemma.bsky.social
Indeed!

Thanks @marvth3martian.bsky.social for the suggestion

This is definitely an interesting one that I think is causing some Right wing heads to explode!🤯

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November 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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askamanager.org
the chili cook-off chaos, the cheesecake theft, and other stories of holidays at work
It’s more holiday stories! Tradition dictates that as we head into the holiday season, we must revisit holiday stories previously shared by readers. Here are some favorites. 1. The rare books department I’ve changed up a couple of details from this being super recognizable, but I used to work in a rare books department in […] The post the chili cook-off chaos, the cheesecake theft, and other stories of holidays at work appeared first on Ask a Manager.
www.askamanager.org
November 26, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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coralcitycamera.bsky.social
Say hello to our little friend!! Hello friend!! #grayangelfish #angelfish #sayhellotomylittlefriend #closeup #coral #coralhead #coralcitycamera #miami #portmiami #biscaynebay #coralcity
November 26, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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davidcsimon.bsky.social
A Speckled Orbweaver!
This gorgeous little garden friend is only about 1cm across.
#spiders #invertebrates
Photograph of a small green orbweaver spider in the centre of its web against a black background. The Spider has a bright green abdomen with a slighlty darker green cephalothorax and legs. Its abdomen is speckled with cream and brown dots, and the tips of its legs grade to red.
November 26, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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jesszafarris.bsky.social
An ICE agent came to my book signing.

I was at the B&N in Memphis. I’m at the table surrounded by my parents’ friends, all gender and racially diverse educators, artists, left-wing activists, etc.

This guy in a hoodie walks up to the table, says he watches me on YouTube, gets his book signed.
November 26, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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davidcsimon.bsky.social
I accidentally took a selfie last night.
Photograph of an Australian Brushtailed Possum on a wooden railing. The photograph was taken at night focused on the possum's face. Crop of the previous photo showing the possum's big brown right eye in detail. The photographer's reflection is clearly visible in the possum's pupil, including a bright light for the flash diffuser (low power and diffused to avoid distressing nocturnal animals), black circle of the camera lens, plus the photographer's arms and body.
November 26, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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hcrichardson.bsky.social
November 25, 2025
November 25, 2025
Last week, a poll conducted for Global EV Alliance, made up of electric vehicle driver associations around the world, found that 52% of Americans would avoid buying a Tesla for political reasons.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:59 AM
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silverdory.bsky.social
Nice variations in the some of the later sun orchids with spots west of Mallacoota, VIC. I've decided to go with sun orchids with spots rather than spotted sun orchid (Thelymitra ixioides) as there are maybe just as many plants at this location that could also be T. juncifolia - or hybrids #orchids
Some nice variations in the some of the later sun orchids with spots west of Mallacoota, East Gippsland, VIC.
November 26, 2025 at 6:12 AM
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neilcam57.bsky.social
The #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #OnTheEdge so here's a White-faced Heron (Egretta novaehollandiae) showing how it's done at Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens
#Brisbane #Australia #birds #wildoz #nature #wildlife #birdpic #NaturePhotography #WildlifePhotography #BirdPhotography #Photography
A medium sized grey heron with a long grey to black beak, a white face, and long sexy yellow legs stands on rocks at the edge of a pond.
November 26, 2025 at 6:58 AM
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iwriteok.bsky.social
If I was this woman's lawyer i would advise her not to stop suing until she owned Glenn Beck's house

www.cbsnews.com/news/jan-6-p...
How an innocent woman's name was tied to the Jan. 6 pipe bombs
The FBI has ruled the woman out as a suspect in the 2021 plot, sources said, but only after her name circulated on social platforms and a conservative news site.
www.cbsnews.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:59 AM
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bodegacats.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 4:20 AM
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itsflanoy.bsky.social
To reelocayte yuor babey mammonth, simbly grasp idt firmbly by de handel an moove idt wherever neededt or fairest. Babey mammonths arr highly portable an luk well in an variety of settings and eras.
an XXXL grey brown tabby kitten with a white face and chest and white socks lies on an oak plank floor. His plouffy tail extends above him and turns at a right angle.
November 26, 2025 at 4:35 AM
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iwriteok.bsky.social
OpenAI says they aren't liable for the suicide of a user their chat bot urged to kill himself because suicide is a violation of the TOS
gerritd.bsky.social Gerrit De Vynck @gerritd.bsky.social · 1d
Additionally, OpenAI argues its not liable because Raine, by using ChatGPT for self-harm, broke its terms of service
November 26, 2025 at 4:43 AM
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coxyjindas.bsky.social
Suddenly the $12.5 million secured by @markbaileymp.bsky.social for the Moggill Road cycleway has been reduced to $2.35 million for detailed design TMR won't make public. More cuts to active transport under this State Government.
www.tmr.qld.gov.au/projects/mog...
Moggill Sub - Arterial Road, Centenary Motorway to Rafting Ground Reserve, active transport planning (Department of Transport and Main Roads)
The department is undertaking active transport planning for the Moggill Sub-Arterial Road, Rafting Ground Reserve to Centenary Highway
www.tmr.qld.gov.au
November 26, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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catsofyore.bsky.social
I love it when little garbage cats develop the luxury of food snobbery. Yes he was tiny wet ball of fleas found in a ditch but now he's a velvet prince who wants the premium, organic, grain-free chicken in gravy, NOT the premium, organic, grain-free chicken au jus how dare you offer that garbage.
Photo of an adorable black and white medium haired kitten looking at the camera with one golden eye while pinning down a feathery green toy.
November 25, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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justinwolfers.bsky.social
The subtext in JD Vance asking for "patience" on the economy: When leaders stop talking about current conditions and jump straight to rosy forecasts, they’re signaling the present isn’t defensible. That’s your cue to scrutinize the numbers, not just the narrative.
November 25, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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gonzo.bsky.social
'Yu willbe visited by 3 spirits"
Tha 3 spirots:
3 cats, plus an extra tail
November 25, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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neilcam57.bsky.social
The Superb Fairywrens (Malurus cyaneus) were both active and numerous at Jerrombomberra Wetlands when I was there on 23 November
#Canberra #ACT #Australia #birds #ausbirds #AustralianBirds #wildoz #nature #wildlife #birdpic #NaturePhotography #WildlifePhotography #BirdPhotography #Photography
A small male bird with a long tail, white underparts, black chin and ears and beak, and a vibrant blue head and cheeks sits on a strand of barbwire against a grass background A small male bird with a long tail, white underparts, black chin and ears and beak, and a vibrant blue head and cheeks sits on a branch amid leaves A small male bird with a long tail, white underparts, black chin and ears and beak, and a vibrant blue head and cheeks sits singing on a branch. A small somewhat drab female bird with a lwhite underparts, brown head and an orangeish ring around eye sits on a branch amid leaves
November 25, 2025 at 11:44 PM
iamanathemadevice.bsky.social
Don’t believe Nigel Farage’s denials. He targeted me for being Jewish – and it hurt | Peter Ettedgui | The Guardian www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Don’t believe Nigel Farage’s denials. He targeted me for being Jewish – and it hurt | Peter Ettedgui
Now that my former classmate has finally spoken about the allegations of his behaviour at school, I feel compelled to address his points directly, says Peter Ettedgui, a film director and producer
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:18 AM
iamanathemadevice.bsky.social
tis the season, after all
November 25, 2025 at 8:20 PM