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Karl Kingston
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Bookworm. Sci-fi film fan. Web link sharer. A little bit boring. 😅

‘Do today so that tomorrow you can do what you can’t do today.’ – Neal Lawson.
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robcrank68.bsky.social
Getting it in early as it's Superbowl Sunday, so the #DailyRobin time is now. These are from Clough Head on the 03/02/25.

#birds #wildlifephotography #nature #birdphotography @rspb.bsky.social #naturephotography #ukwildlife #photography #Robins
February 9, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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rbreich.bsky.social
Whole Foods, which is owned by notorious union-buster Amazon, is arguing that Trump's dismantling of the NLRB means the company doesn't have to recognize a newly unionized store in Philadelphia.

Looks like Jeff Bezos's investment in Trump is paying off.
February 8, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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February 8, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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astrojaz.bsky.social
these webb/hubble images are truly incredible. the fact that we can see the universe in different wavelengths of light and spot so many unseen details is mind-blowing 🌌
Two observations of a portion of the galaxy NGC 628 are split diagonally, with Webb’s observations at top left and Hubble’s at bottom right. The galaxy’s core is roughly centered and the galaxy’s arms appear to rotate counterclockwise. The spiraling filamentary structure looks somewhat like a cross section of a nautilus shell. In Webb’s image, the spiny spiral arms are composed of many filaments in shades of orange, with prominent dark gray or black “bubbles,” and there is a blue haze near the core. In Hubble’s image, the spiral arms are a mix of bright blue star clusters, pink star forming areas and dark brown dust lanes, and the core is a pale yellow. Two observations of the galaxy NGC 1300 are split diagonally, with Webb’s observations at top left and Hubble’s at bottom right. The galaxy’s core is centered, connected to a prominent diagonal bar structure. The galaxy’s two distinct spiral arms begin at the end of the bar and rotate counterclockwise. Together, the arm and bars form a backward S shape. In Webb’s image, the bar and spiral arms are composed of many filaments in shades of orange, and are anchored by its central region, which is circular and light yellow. In Hubble’s image, the spiral arms are a mix of bright blue star cluster and dark brown dust lanes, and the bar and core are a pale yellow. Two observations of the galaxy NGC 1512 are split diagonally, with Webb’s observations at top left and Hubble’s at bottom right. The galaxy’s core is centered and circular, with two prominent dust lanes crossing the large diagonal bar structure appearing toward the top left and bottom right. The central bar is blue at top, looking like a gap until a closer examination shows it feeds a larger, oval shape that looks braided with many spiral arms. In Webb’s image, the spiral arms are composed of many filaments in shades of orange. In Hubble’s image the bar is a light pinkish-brown and the spiral arms are a mix of bright blue star clusters and dark brown dust lanes. Two observations of the galaxy NGC 3351 are split diagonally, with Hubble’s observations at top left and Webb’s at bottom right. The galaxy’s core is centered and the galaxy’s arms rotate clockwise and form a distinct outer ring. In Hubble’s image, the galaxy’s roughly horizontal bar structure is a pale yellow and the spiral arms are a mix of bright blue star clusters and dark brown dust lanes that form half of the large circular ring. In Webb’s image, the spiral arms form the other half of the large ring, which is made of many filaments in shades of orange. They are anchored by its central region, a hazy blue bar, connected to the central core. The core has a small orange oval around a more circular light yellow oval, with a blue dot at its center.
February 9, 2025 at 3:23 AM
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jonathanslater.bsky.social
For your kids
February 8, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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rachelburch.bsky.social
River walkham at Ward bridge near Sampford Spiney this week #Dartmoor #Devon #landscape #nature #photography
February 8, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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beatgrrrl.bsky.social
Take a flight through millions of galaxies mapped using coordinate data from DESI.

Credit: Fiske Planetarium, CU Boulder and DESI collaboration
February 8, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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peterstefanovic.bsky.social
German court orders X to hand over election data

A German court has handed Elon Musk’s X a legal defeat, ruling that the platform must immediately provide researchers with access to data on politically related content ahead of the country’s February 23 election

www.politico.eu/article/berl...
German court orders X to hand over election data in legal blow to Musk’s platform
Researchers win a legal battle against the platform formerly known as Twitter, securing crucial access to social media data to probe potential election interference.
www.politico.eu
February 8, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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politico.eu
COMMENTARY: Trump’s Gaza fantasy is a recipe for a forever war.
Trump’s Gaza fantasy is a recipe for a forever war
Trump is pressing countries to take in Palestinians by threatening to cut aid, but it’s too dangerous for Arab leaders to accept that blackmail.
www.politico.eu
February 5, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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houseofcommons.parliament.uk
🔴 Minister for Security, Dan Jarvis MP, is making a statement on: Southport Update.

Watch live ⬇️
parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
Green graphic with portcullis logo and green background. An image of the House of Commons Chamber is overlayed in a green and beige colourway
February 5, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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mehdirhasan.bsky.social
“Audacious”? Truly disgusting.
February 5, 2025 at 10:24 AM
karlkingston.bsky.social
I’m British. The Sykes–Picot Agreement (1916) caused immeasurable suffering. Donald J. Trump’s so-called redevelopment plan is imperialism dressed up for the 21st century. He’s conscienceless, and his ‘redevelopment plan’ is unacceptable.

www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/...
Trump says US will ‘take over’ and ‘own’ Gaza in redevelopment plan
US president claims development plan could turn enclave into ‘the Riviera of the Middle East’.
www.aljazeera.com
February 5, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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jrf-uk.bsky.social
High housing rents are pulling people into poverty 📢

Our UK Poverty report found that private renters have a much higher than average poverty rate.

The government can make a difference. Find out how in this video 1/2
February 5, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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February 3, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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joanierotten.bsky.social
I miss the mountains
February 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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mlcatluvr.bsky.social
I adore Ms Callie!
February 4, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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huffpost.co.uk
Did you know this?
I Just Learned What MAOAM Really Stands For, And I Had No Clue
Did you know this?
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
February 4, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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techcrunch.com
Opera launches a mindfulness-focused browser with break reminders and soundscapes
Opera launches a mindfulness-focused browser with break reminders and soundscapes
Norway-based browser maker Opera on Tuesday launched a new browser called “Opera Air,” which focuses on mental well-being and mindfulness with features like break reminders, breathing exercises, soundscapes, and binaural beats for better focus. The…
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February 4, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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adamjewell.bsky.social
Grand Teton National Park is more of a sunrise than a sunset spot. Once in a while the sunset skies light up at Schwabacher Landing and reflect in the Snake River.

#wyoming #wy #gtnp #mountains #art #photography #nature #landscape #prints #jackson #hole

Prints —> adamjewell.com/featured/gra...
A fiery orange sunset at Schwabacher Landing reflecting in the Snake River at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. Photo by Adam Jewell. Buy prints, puzzles and more at AdamJewell.com
February 3, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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naptimernv2.bsky.social
Trying this out: 1 minute loop of waterfalls with soothing piano music from Pokemon (shameless plug, performed by me 🤣) link to full song is here youtu.be/SywcdzSsfhg?...

📍 Spirit Falls, WA

#waterfall #photography #travel #calm #hiking #moss #tree #bluesky #piano #vgm #pokemon #pokemonmusic
February 3, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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techcrunch.com
Doug Ford, the premier of Ontario, one of Canada’s most populous provinces, announced on X that the province’s government would be “ripping up” its $100 million contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service.

Read more here: tcrn.ch/4hHDWW5
February 3, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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antongerashchenko.bsky.social
"It's a f*cking mass grave.They bury men here and then say they're f*cking missing.That's the kind of sh*t going on here."

The video reportedly shows one of the numerous mass graves on the territory of the so-called "LDPR"

The true face of Russian territorial gains& Putin's imperialistic ambitions
February 3, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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just-jack-1.bsky.social
For the visual learners...
February 3, 2025 at 12:25 AM
karlkingston.bsky.social
This should be a thrilling read. #booksky
February 3, 2025 at 5:08 PM