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There’s this muppet on TikTok who transcribes and then scats incredibly difficult jazz solos so well and I could not possibly love a thing more
March 18, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Becky Burke of Book Island (a picture book publisher in the UK founded by my fellow Tokarczuk translator Greet Pauwelijn) was "detained" by ICE at the Canadian border on 2/28. Her father asked that her story be shared in case someone can help her. He writes:
March 9, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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This is happening, right now.
The great "arribada" (arrival) of mother Olive Ridley sea turtles on the Odisha coast, where they dig sand-nests & lay their eggs, driven by ancient instinct.
Heart-lifting, magnificent, moving: part of a geography of hope.
🎞️ by Bivash Pandav via my friend Yuvan Aves.
February 19, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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🧵Who is opposing the Trump administration?

I analysed 76 actions of the administration since inauguration and then searched for *meaningful* opposition to each.

I grouped the types of opposition and considered what we can learn from both them & actions where opposition has been lacking 1/24
February 17, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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Your nan when you call the meter reader her 'boyfriend'
February 16, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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The adorable newborn tapir calf is already mastering the art of wiggling its tiny trunk. 🥰

Baby tapirs use their tiny trunks for sniffing, exploring, and even grasping small objects. Their trunks are an extended upper lip and nose, which helps them sense their surroundings and forage as they grow.
February 9, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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This fucking guy
February 8, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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"What is it??"
February 7, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Twiggy up close and personal! For a moment, it’s as if she’s saying hello—then, just as quickly, her attention shifts back to the treetops. At nearly 12 feet tall, this young giraffe has a distinct advantage when it comes to browsing.

Support Twiggy’s journey: www.swt.bio/twiggy
February 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Cilla is so pleased that the torrential rain has stopped and we have a bit of sunshine

Amen 🙏

#arnbegfarmstayscotland #herdwicksheep #cilla
February 5, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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Myself and Hank get up for the sunrise every day and think about Alba and the dogs no longer with us.

Then it’s off to help the street dogs.

We can’t change all the bad news and gloom in the world but we can do a little bit in our small corner. 💜🙏
February 5, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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A few new makes listed on my website. These printed velvet zipper bags feature fern frond details from a recent visit to Inverewe garden.
February 4, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Kiombo and Maktao kick off the morning with their usual sparring session—an essential part of 'growing up elephant'. With the high ground on his side, Kiombo has the advantage, but Maktao is always up for the challenge!

Follow their journey: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/umani-springs-herd
February 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Not my area of expertise, but this sounds bad.
Thank goodness one of the most polluting nations on the planet hasn't just embraced climate change denialism as official policy I guess. Oh....
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Temperatures at north pole 20C above average and beyond ice melting point
Scientists say unusually mild temperatures linked to low-pressure system over Iceland directing strong flow of warm air towards north pole
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Went to hang out with my favourite displaced swans.
Mama and papa 🦢🦢.
❤️
February 4, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Apart from damaged and broken feathers papa 🦢 seems ok.
February 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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As I left the interlopers were ‘battleshipping’ down the river they have seemingly won and set off a pace to patrol the border. 😭
February 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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This shows you the amount of people in the world. These are my own heroes.

Featuring King Whacker, Mr Fox, Brad Pitt and others.

Promise you’ll have a big smile after this…

youtu.be/2fMDuC_fxXA?...
From The Streets to The Sheets
YouTube video by Happy Doggo
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February 4, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Swan news. On Saturday I could hear lots of flapping in the river & commotion from my next door neighbours. I ran out in my pyjamas. 🦢 territory battle. Interloper male nearly drowned and killed papa…
February 4, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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And that's the end of the hearing

Does he get support to address his homelessness? Who knows

This is the kind of case that goes through the courts regularly, daily even

You wonder what the point is, if everyone knows the courts won't do anything and he'll be out on the street again tonight
January 9, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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Archbishop of York twice reappointed priest in sexual abuse case, report says
Archbishop of York twice reappointed priest in sexual abuse case, report says
Stephen Cottrell admits situation ‘could have been handled differently’ as pressure mounts over David Tudor scandal The archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has come under increased pressure after reports that he twice reappointed a priest at the heart…
www.theguardian.com
December 22, 2024 at 6:53 PM
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I hate the vitriol towards immigrants in the HoC. Too few politicians are prepared to stand up for their amazing contributions to our society or to defend those fleeing asylum. It’s utterly depressing.
December 11, 2024 at 12:11 PM
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I retraced my steps and asked in Munchies cafe as that was the nearest spot to where I thought I had heard the clink and some kind soul handed it in and the staff had it for me. I’m in floods of tears, the chain seems gone but I have the locket. Thank you universe ❤️
November 26, 2024 at 9:59 AM
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London please help. I’m praying for a miracle, I’ve just got into the office and noticed my mums locket (in all these photos) that I wear every day has fallen off my neck on my walk in. My mum died when I was seven and her jewellery is most of what I have of her. I’m devastated
November 26, 2024 at 9:11 AM