Kathleen Knights
@italkitty.bsky.social
Italian resident, older not wiser, glad to have found Bluesky. Background in Education. Remainer.Atheist
On December 8th, it was my darling daughter's birthday. @crrispybacon.bsky.social. She was killed in a traffic accident on that day. I will not be returning here.
December 30, 2024 at 11:45 AM
On December 8th, it was my darling daughter's birthday. @crrispybacon.bsky.social. She was killed in a traffic accident on that day. I will not be returning here.
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November 23, 2024 at 3:35 PM
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The Crab Nebula - A six-light-year-wide expanding remnant of a star's supernova explosion | Hubble
November 23, 2024 at 12:41 PM
The Crab Nebula - A six-light-year-wide expanding remnant of a star's supernova explosion | Hubble
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Ukraine has been hit by a surge in Russian ballistic missile attacks, about a third of which used North Korean weapons that can only fly because they run on Western circuitry, obtained despite sanctions, according to Ukrainian military officials.
Ukraine is being hit with a surge of attacks using North Korean missiles. Western components help make it possible | CNN
Ukraine has been hit by a surge in Russian ballistic missile attacks, about a third of which used North Korean weapons that can only fly because they run on Western circuitry, obtained despite sanctio...
www.cnn.com
November 23, 2024 at 3:08 PM
Ukraine has been hit by a surge in Russian ballistic missile attacks, about a third of which used North Korean weapons that can only fly because they run on Western circuitry, obtained despite sanctions, according to Ukrainian military officials.
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Jupiter captured by the James Webb Space Telescope
November 24, 2024 at 2:17 AM
Jupiter captured by the James Webb Space Telescope
Tragic
December 9, 2024 at 8:53 AM
Tragic
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For anyone in the UK, If you text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 when you are in a dark place or suicidal, a trained crisis volunteer will text you back. This is great If you find talking on the phone challenging. It’s completely free 24/7. Please Repost, you never know who might need this support
November 29, 2024 at 7:27 AM
For anyone in the UK, If you text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 when you are in a dark place or suicidal, a trained crisis volunteer will text you back. This is great If you find talking on the phone challenging. It’s completely free 24/7. Please Repost, you never know who might need this support
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3 million dogs in Morocco are at risk of being killed ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The massacre has already started. Take action today to stop this mindless slaughter. Sign the petition now: iawpc.org #stopkillingdogsinmorocco #FIFAWorldCup #YallaVamos2030
IAWPC – International Animal Coalition
Join our campaign to protect Morocco's street dogs ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Learn how you can help stop the brutal killings and make a difference.
iawpc.org
November 28, 2024 at 10:15 AM
3 million dogs in Morocco are at risk of being killed ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The massacre has already started. Take action today to stop this mindless slaughter. Sign the petition now: iawpc.org #stopkillingdogsinmorocco #FIFAWorldCup #YallaVamos2030
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Word of the day is a favourite, from old Scots.
To ‘tartle’ is to hesitate while introducing someone because you have completely forgotten their name.
To ‘tartle’ is to hesitate while introducing someone because you have completely forgotten their name.
December 1, 2024 at 10:12 AM
Word of the day is a favourite, from old Scots.
To ‘tartle’ is to hesitate while introducing someone because you have completely forgotten their name.
To ‘tartle’ is to hesitate while introducing someone because you have completely forgotten their name.
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It’s so nice to hear that people are enjoying Unspeakable and laughing while they learn. Thank you.
For lovers of etymology blended and portmanteau words, this is a terrific show featuring the amazing @susiedent.com www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
BBC Sounds - Unspeakable - Available Episodes
Listen to the latest episodes of Unspeakable on BBC Sounds.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 1, 2024 at 12:04 PM
It’s so nice to hear that people are enjoying Unspeakable and laughing while they learn. Thank you.
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Perfect
December 3, 2024 at 12:36 PM
Perfect
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Ah. Seems to be a bit of a theme at the highest levels
of the new administration:
of the new administration:
NEW on RFK Jr: In audio we uncovered from his radio show he read and praised a description of Trump and his supporters as "belligerent idiots," "outright Nazis," and "cowards" and "bootlickers."
He also compared Trump to Adolf Hitler.
www.cnn.com/2024/11/21/p...
He also compared Trump to Adolf Hitler.
www.cnn.com/2024/11/21/p...
November 21, 2024 at 8:57 PM
Ah. Seems to be a bit of a theme at the highest levels
of the new administration:
of the new administration:
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“Because of the nature of the allegations, the attending nurse was required to report the visit to law enforcement authorities.
The police report described the alleged offense as ‘Rape: Victim unconscious of the nature of the act,’ and recommended [local D.A. review]”
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/u...
The police report described the alleged offense as ‘Rape: Victim unconscious of the nature of the act,’ and recommended [local D.A. review]”
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/u...
Police Report Offers Graphic Details of Sexual Assault Claim Against Hegseth
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice for defense secretary was never charged with a crime and vehemently denied to the police that a sexual encounter was coerced.
www.nytimes.com
November 21, 2024 at 9:08 PM
“Because of the nature of the allegations, the attending nurse was required to report the visit to law enforcement authorities.
The police report described the alleged offense as ‘Rape: Victim unconscious of the nature of the act,’ and recommended [local D.A. review]”
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/u...
The police report described the alleged offense as ‘Rape: Victim unconscious of the nature of the act,’ and recommended [local D.A. review]”
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/u...
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“Consider Sherri Tenpenny, a doctor who has been declared by Mr. Kennedy as ‘one of the great leaders’ of the anti-vaccine movement. She has falsely claimed that a ‘metal’ attached to a protein in the Covid shots was making their recipients magnetic.”
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/25/o...
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/25/o...
Opinion | Kennedy’s Antivax Views and Friends Can Cause Real Damage
What he did during a measles epidemic in Samoa shouldn’t be forgotten.
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2024 at 5:04 PM
“Consider Sherri Tenpenny, a doctor who has been declared by Mr. Kennedy as ‘one of the great leaders’ of the anti-vaccine movement. She has falsely claimed that a ‘metal’ attached to a protein in the Covid shots was making their recipients magnetic.”
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/25/o...
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/25/o...
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The LOL Tulsi Gabbard fundraising and PAC scheme... brought to you by George Santos' genius financial team!
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Tulsi Gabbard keeps starting up PACs. Where is the money going?
When her appointment as director of national intelligence is vetted, the Senate should scrutinize her political operation.
www.motherjones.com
November 25, 2024 at 9:16 PM
The LOL Tulsi Gabbard fundraising and PAC scheme... brought to you by George Santos' genius financial team!
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Anyone, any entity, anywhere in the world can just pay him any amount (for anything he promises in return), and there's no disclosure of the payments, no oversight of any of it by anyone, and of course no potential bribery prosecution (of him) because... immune.
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/24/u...
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/24/u...
November 25, 2024 at 10:28 PM
Anyone, any entity, anywhere in the world can just pay him any amount (for anything he promises in return), and there's no disclosure of the payments, no oversight of any of it by anyone, and of course no potential bribery prosecution (of him) because... immune.
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/24/u...
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/24/u...
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Lutnick and AEye said the company would "reach $617 million in sales within five years."
"In the first nine months of this year, the company had about $156,000 in sales and warned investors it may not survive without new funding. Shares are down more than 99%..." www.wsj.com/finance/inve...
"In the first nine months of this year, the company had about $156,000 in sales and warned investors it may not survive without new funding. Shares are down more than 99%..." www.wsj.com/finance/inve...
Trump’s Commerce Pick Hawked Buzzy Investments That Went Bust
The head of Cantor Fitzgerald made a fortune running an empire with niches like SPACs.
www.wsj.com
December 2, 2024 at 8:42 PM
Lutnick and AEye said the company would "reach $617 million in sales within five years."
"In the first nine months of this year, the company had about $156,000 in sales and warned investors it may not survive without new funding. Shares are down more than 99%..." www.wsj.com/finance/inve...
"In the first nine months of this year, the company had about $156,000 in sales and warned investors it may not survive without new funding. Shares are down more than 99%..." www.wsj.com/finance/inve...
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“As a child I needed free school meals, as mayor, I provide them. And this policy works – here’s the proof”
Sadiq Khan👏
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Sadiq Khan👏
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
As a child I needed free school meals, as mayor, I provide them. And this policy works – here’s the proof | Sadiq Khan
Critics questioned my landmark policy but a new report backs it – and the big winners are children and their families, says the mayor of London Sadiq Khan
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2024 at 12:51 PM
“As a child I needed free school meals, as mayor, I provide them. And this policy works – here’s the proof”
Sadiq Khan👏
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Sadiq Khan👏
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Great Horned Owl #greathornedowl #birdsky #birds #birdphotography #naturalist #sonyphotography #birding #nature #ornithology #wildlifephotography #naturephotography
December 1, 2024 at 12:27 PM
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From the archives. A favorite American Red Squirrel shot, in the winter, from a couple of years ago. Manitoba, Canada.
#wildlifephotography #squirrels
#wildlifephotography #squirrels
December 2, 2024 at 1:53 AM
From the archives. A favorite American Red Squirrel shot, in the winter, from a couple of years ago. Manitoba, Canada.
#wildlifephotography #squirrels
#wildlifephotography #squirrels
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December 1, 2024 at 3:08 PM
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A beaut of a #FoxOfTheDay today , thank you @davidhateley !
December 2, 2024 at 9:13 AM
A beaut of a #FoxOfTheDay today , thank you @davidhateley !