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Ecologist researching bees and overall wierd bug fact guy

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‘Northern Exposure’ actor gave ICE agents in Redmond her tribal ID. They called it ‘fake,’ she says Indigenous actor Elaine Miles of "Northern Exposure" was detained by ICE at a Redmond bus stop. When she showed them her Tribal ID, they told her it was fake.

ICE DETAINED MARILYN. Fuck these people. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

27.11.2025 16:35 — 👍 6793    🔁 3185    💬 231    📌 467
This order launches the “Genesis Mission” as a dedicated, coordinated national effort to unleash a new age of AI‑accelerated innovation and discovery that can solve the most challenging problems of this century.  The Genesis Mission will build an integrated AI platform to harness Federal scientific datasets — the world’s largest collection of such datasets, developed over decades of Federal investments — to train scientific foundation models and create AI agents to test new hypotheses, automate research workflows, and accelerate scientific breakthroughs.

This order launches the “Genesis Mission” as a dedicated, coordinated national effort to unleash a new age of AI‑accelerated innovation and discovery that can solve the most challenging problems of this century. The Genesis Mission will build an integrated AI platform to harness Federal scientific datasets — the world’s largest collection of such datasets, developed over decades of Federal investments — to train scientific foundation models and create AI agents to test new hypotheses, automate research workflows, and accelerate scientific breakthroughs.

AI will be trained on federal datasets that are the accumulation of decades of world-class research. The admin has also decimated that research infrastructure.

25.11.2025 02:28 — 👍 32    🔁 8    💬 1    📌 2
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You can walk away. Before the shame follows you home. #StopICE

25.11.2025 21:36 — 👍 805    🔁 384    💬 31    📌 45
A drawing of TeleKitnetic's fursona making the shinji chair meme post. The top text reads "I got laid off from my day job", the bottom text simply reads "Bottom text".

A drawing of TeleKitnetic's fursona making the shinji chair meme post. The top text reads "I got laid off from my day job", the bottom text simply reads "Bottom text".

"After my final shift for the week last Thursday, my boss pulled me aside and told me I'd been let go (termination without cause) with severance in lieu of a two week notice. That day job paid for all of my rent, plus most of my expenses. The severance I got will cover most of my rent + expenses for one month, but that's it. And it's a very difficult time to be looking for a job right now (my last big job hunt took almost three months for a minimum wage position). My family has offered to lend me a hand for expenses if I need it, and I'm going to be looking into options like EI and art grants to keep me afloat, but other then that, my monthly income is now almost entirely dependent on my artwork. And it's obviously a very difficult time to be trying to make a living as an independent artist right now."

"After my final shift for the week last Thursday, my boss pulled me aside and told me I'd been let go (termination without cause) with severance in lieu of a two week notice. That day job paid for all of my rent, plus most of my expenses. The severance I got will cover most of my rent + expenses for one month, but that's it. And it's a very difficult time to be looking for a job right now (my last big job hunt took almost three months for a minimum wage position). My family has offered to lend me a hand for expenses if I need it, and I'm going to be looking into options like EI and art grants to keep me afloat, but other then that, my monthly income is now almost entirely dependent on my artwork. And it's obviously a very difficult time to be trying to make a living as an independent artist right now."

I know it's a pretty rough time (understatement) for a lot of folks right now, but if you're able to give some money to help me out while I'm trying to get through this rut, it'd be greatly appreciated.

1. I have a monthly ko-fi membership (Tip Jar) where you can get occasional private WIP updates for as low as 4$ CAD (about 3$ USD) per month! This is great if you don't have the change for a commission or shop items/shipping but want to pitch in a little bit to me!
2. I have an online shop on the same ko-fi! It has stickers, prints, pins, and keychains of my formline art. US shipping is available and prepaid duties (tariffs, derogatory) are factored into the applicable product shipping cost. Great if you're looking for stocking stuffers this holiday season!
3. I take custom commissions for formline art from time to time! The reason I list this last is because comms take the most physical and mental strain of all these options, and the last thing I want to do is burn myself out when I'm already struggling. If you can't support me financially, that is fine! Reblogging/sharing my posts, shop listings, and art helps more then you think!

I know it's a pretty rough time (understatement) for a lot of folks right now, but if you're able to give some money to help me out while I'm trying to get through this rut, it'd be greatly appreciated. 1. I have a monthly ko-fi membership (Tip Jar) where you can get occasional private WIP updates for as low as 4$ CAD (about 3$ USD) per month! This is great if you don't have the change for a commission or shop items/shipping but want to pitch in a little bit to me! 2. I have an online shop on the same ko-fi! It has stickers, prints, pins, and keychains of my formline art. US shipping is available and prepaid duties (tariffs, derogatory) are factored into the applicable product shipping cost. Great if you're looking for stocking stuffers this holiday season! 3. I take custom commissions for formline art from time to time! The reason I list this last is because comms take the most physical and mental strain of all these options, and the last thing I want to do is burn myself out when I'm already struggling. If you can't support me financially, that is fine! Reblogging/sharing my posts, shop listings, and art helps more then you think!

A screenshot of TeleKitnetic's ko-fi shop.

A screenshot of TeleKitnetic's ko-fi shop.

#telekitneticart #indigenousart If you weren't aware already, this is the unfortunate hand I've been dealt this holiday season: having to job hunt in the winter while a potential recession is on the horizon.

ko-fi.com/telekitnetic...

RBs on this post are really appreciated <3

24.11.2025 17:31 — 👍 457    🔁 496    💬 7    📌 10
Ceramic bird shaped wall hanging of a cream coloured bird in a T-shaped pose. The wings are painted to mimic the Palestine flag. There are sgraffito floral details, and a set of handmade red tassels with handmade watermelon charms hanging from it's tail. This version has a red cheek.

Ceramic bird shaped wall hanging of a cream coloured bird in a T-shaped pose. The wings are painted to mimic the Palestine flag. There are sgraffito floral details, and a set of handmade red tassels with handmade watermelon charms hanging from it's tail. This version has a red cheek.

Donation receipt to The Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF) which shows a total of $225 for their Gaza Urgent Relief and Recovery fund.

Donation receipt to The Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF) which shows a total of $225 for their Gaza Urgent Relief and Recovery fund.

First donation has been sent! ✨✨
I have 3 of these Peace for Palestine birds left!
100% of proceeds from these pieces will be donated to PCRF (Palestine Children's Relief Fund). 🪶✨

shop.lioninthetrees.com/collections/...

#art #pottery

21.11.2025 01:03 — 👍 75    🔁 35    💬 1    📌 0
A photograph of a red bulbous animal on the muddy ground. Most prominently, an yellow eye-like protrusion grows on its back. On the other side of its body, it has a small frog-like face. Several large pores open in its body, releasing a black fog that dissipates into the surrounding air.

A photograph of a red bulbous animal on the muddy ground. Most prominently, an yellow eye-like protrusion grows on its back. On the other side of its body, it has a small frog-like face. Several large pores open in its body, releasing a black fog that dissipates into the surrounding air.

Hyakki Yagyo Emaki, author unkown, ca. 15th Century. A scroll depicting a series of yōkai. Among them, a red bulbous creature stands out. It has a single eye and two legs. Another yōkai is hitting it with a hammer.

Hyakki Yagyo Emaki, author unkown, ca. 15th Century. A scroll depicting a series of yōkai. Among them, a red bulbous creature stands out. It has a single eye and two legs. Another yōkai is hitting it with a hammer.

This may be the first photograph of the mysterious Okka. In Japan it is known as a yōkai, with only a few old scrolls alluding to it.
The reason for its elusiveness is the deadly poison it sprays around it. Those who have been close enough to see it, such as this photographer, have quickly perished.

13.11.2025 22:30 — 👍 720    🔁 168    💬 12    📌 4
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Safeguarding long-term research in ecology and evolution - Nature Ecology & Evolution Long-term research projects are essential for predicting the ecological and evolutionary responses of species to global change, yet their continuity is often threatened by uncertainties over funding. ...

Safeguarding long-term research in ecology and evolution www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Q&A with Stéphane Blanc, research director at CNRS, about the Long-term Studies in Ecology and Evolution programme and its priorities for supporting long-term monitoring and research

Free to read: rdcu.be/eQltU

17.11.2025 16:08 — 👍 25    🔁 17    💬 0    📌 0
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Camorre.

(Pronounced ‘Ka -more-ray’, a familiar face the Magpie Nest crosses paths with, strangely more often now Cici in tow…) #magpiesketches #ocs #characterdesign #dnd

04.11.2025 19:24 — 👍 44    🔁 10    💬 0    📌 0
An illustrated poster with numbers and an identification key, highlighting the diversity of Hoverfly species found in North America. 18 flies are drawn on the poster. These flies are generally striped/have patterns that make them resemble bees. They are illustrated on a light earthy yellow-green background.

An illustrated poster with numbers and an identification key, highlighting the diversity of Hoverfly species found in North America. 18 flies are drawn on the poster. These flies are generally striped/have patterns that make them resemble bees. They are illustrated on a light earthy yellow-green background.

North American Hoverflies! 🪰

30.10.2025 18:23 — 👍 536    🔁 166    💬 15    📌 4

Designer: all right Mr. Del Toro here’s those Frankenstein’s monster designs, real sexy just like you asked for.
Del Toro: (nodding) this is exactly as sexy as I asked for.

26.10.2025 19:23 — 👍 8959    🔁 2087    💬 25    📌 54
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might be one of the funniest videos i’ve ever seen

26.10.2025 19:27 — 👍 25154    🔁 5609    💬 1215    📌 1150
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Sacred beetles. With sapphire and tourmalines #insect #ruthenium #copper #necklaces #electroformed #handmade #art #sciart #nature #taxidermy #bugsky

15.10.2025 16:32 — 👍 35    🔁 14    💬 1    📌 0
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CultS
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claire's
NOTICE OF STORE CLOSURE
To Our Valued Customers,
This Claire's location has been permanently closed. The decision reflects both external pressures & internal restructuring. In recent months, repeated attacks of ridicule by radical left agitators have gone beyond mere criticism, escalating into a deliberate effort to destabilize our company - conduct we recognize as Domestic Economic Terrorism.
At the same time, our transition under new private equity ownership required difficult financial choices. Protecting the stability of shareholders was prioritized, & this store - along with its local workforce - was deemed expendable in service of that obligation.
Despite these challenges, Claire's remains committed to our identity as a traditional American company rooted in values of family & community.
We will not be silenced by those who attempt to undermine that mission, & we continue to move forward with confidence in our future.
Here at Claire's, we look forward to working with the current administration to reinvigorate our brand presence across the United States, ensuring that we remain a part of American life for generations to come.
We invite you to continue supporting Claire's by shopping online at www.claires.com
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Claire's Stores, Inc.
2400 West Central Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 | Claire's Stores, Inc. | CBI Distributing Corp.

time CultS -d 8 claire's NOTICE OF STORE CLOSURE To Our Valued Customers, This Claire's location has been permanently closed. The decision reflects both external pressures & internal restructuring. In recent months, repeated attacks of ridicule by radical left agitators have gone beyond mere criticism, escalating into a deliberate effort to destabilize our company - conduct we recognize as Domestic Economic Terrorism. At the same time, our transition under new private equity ownership required difficult financial choices. Protecting the stability of shareholders was prioritized, & this store - along with its local workforce - was deemed expendable in service of that obligation. Despite these challenges, Claire's remains committed to our identity as a traditional American company rooted in values of family & community. We will not be silenced by those who attempt to undermine that mission, & we continue to move forward with confidence in our future. Here at Claire's, we look forward to working with the current administration to reinvigorate our brand presence across the United States, ensuring that we remain a part of American life for generations to come. We invite you to continue supporting Claire's by shopping online at www.claires.com Thank you for your attention to this matter. Claire's Stores, Inc. 2400 West Central Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 | Claire's Stores, Inc. | CBI Distributing Corp.

THE RADICAL LEFTISTS HAVE KILLED OUR BUSINESS
[also we got bought out by private equity who shuttered the store and fired everyone]
BUT IT WAS MOSTLY THE RADICAL LEFTISTS
also can we have a federal bailout 🥹

05.10.2025 16:50 — 👍 1528    🔁 364    💬 131    📌 130
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mencius moldbug is thinking of fleeing the country because he thinks the trump administration's chaotic half-assing of dismantling liberal democracy is going to bite them all in the ass

05.10.2025 17:13 — 👍 2963    🔁 403    💬 253    📌 224
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ICE Wants to Build Out a 24/7 Social Media Surveillance Team Documents show ICE plans to hire dozens of contractors to scan X, Facebook, TikTok, and other platforms to target people for deportation.

NEW: ICE is planning to hire a team of nearly 30 people to surveil social media 24/7, build dossiers on people, and flag them for arrest and deportation. @dell.bsky.social has the scoop: www.wired.com/story/ice-so...

03.10.2025 13:22 — 👍 6501    🔁 4889    💬 792    📌 1007
Two drawings and two small photos of the cat, Pyaari. The drawing on the left is wearing a blue dupatta. The drawing on the right is in a gold sari with a dupatta on the head.

Two drawings and two small photos of the cat, Pyaari. The drawing on the left is wearing a blue dupatta. The drawing on the right is in a gold sari with a dupatta on the head.

Pyaari is so decent 🥺

03.10.2025 19:15 — 👍 14328    🔁 4929    💬 151    📌 34

Logan Square neighborhood, Chicago. Man wearing a balaclava in a white, unmarked vehicle, pulls the pin on a tear gas canister and tosses it in the road.

"Just trying to grab some lunch and these fucking losers showed up. FUCK ICE!"
source: www.reddit.com/r/LoganSquar...

03.10.2025 17:45 — 👍 2590    🔁 1248    💬 124    📌 337
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the tiny knight trilogy ⚔️

03.10.2025 17:53 — 👍 251    🔁 45    💬 3    📌 1
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State panel revokes Des Moines superintendent's license following Friday arrest A state educational licensing board has revoked the license of Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts following his arrest by federal immigration officers last week.

State panel revokes Des Moines superintendent’s license following his arrest by federal immigration officers

29.09.2025 18:04 — 👍 157    🔁 60    💬 49    📌 117
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Fruit bugs

29.09.2025 16:48 — 👍 778    🔁 268    💬 11    📌 3
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Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence NATIONAL SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM/NSPM-7 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE                THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

Trump just signed an illegal executive order designed to target his political opposition by designating them terrorists and using the DOJ, IRS, FBI, and the JTTF to investigate and charge liberal organizations, funders, members, and protesters.

www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...

25.09.2025 21:41 — 👍 2234    🔁 986    💬 122    📌 187
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1/ THREAD: 🇨🇴 Colombian Pres. Gustavo Petro’s final address to the UN General Assembly directly confronted Donald Trump, who he said was complicit in genocide in Palestine, and was now seeking to bring that genocidal violence to the Latin American sphere. The speech, which lasted nearly 45 mins...🧵

24.09.2025 02:30 — 👍 297    🔁 126    💬 3    📌 5
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I love my country’s wildlife 🇲🇽🌿✨

16.09.2025 15:24 — 👍 881    🔁 297    💬 14    📌 2
dark pelican tattoo

dark pelican tattoo

skullhead unicorn surreal tattoo

skullhead unicorn surreal tattoo

surreal cat skull wendigo tattoo

surreal cat skull wendigo tattoo

flower tattoo

flower tattoo

My next guestspot is Brno, CZ at Atelier Rybi Kino from October 13 to 18! Send your inquiries in email, let me carve some darksurrealism into your skin!:)
#tattoosky #czechtattoo #guesttattoo #tattoohungary #darksurrealism #surrealism

16.09.2025 20:24 — 👍 82    🔁 14    💬 4    📌 3
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this seal won an award! a seal of approval 🦭

12.09.2025 14:04 — 👍 196    🔁 36    💬 2    📌 1
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Michi Nieves

10.09.2025 16:51 — 👍 143    🔁 30    💬 0    📌 0

I want to be able to explain to the average person that the one thing they've directly experienced as getting screwed over by this administration? That thing is happening ***everywhere*** in a million different forms.

09.09.2025 14:46 — 👍 200    🔁 71    💬 4    📌 1
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08.09.2025 18:39 — 👍 1165    🔁 124    💬 13    📌 2

Are you a researcher/practitioner working on urban ecology and conservation? We still have space in the starter pack!
go.bsky.app/29rs45P
🌆🌇

01.01.2025 18:49 — 👍 42    🔁 14    💬 9    📌 1
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This bright orange shark has shocked and delighted scientists | CBC Radio Marine biologist Daniel Arauz Naranjo has spent a lot of time with a lot of sharks. But he’s never seen one the same colour as a creamsicle before.

Orange shark studied by marine biologist Naranjo #realitybreakdown www.cbc.ca/radio/asitha...

04.09.2025 16:39 — 👍 230    🔁 81    💬 11    📌 20

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