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#FBR. πŸŒŠπŸ—½πŸ’™πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ #FBPE #EFTA4UK. πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΊπŸ”ΆRule of Law. βš–οΈ πŸ•·οΈ #ERA Tech/Public Health/Financial Services. Marketer. #NationalSecurity #Trekkie. Blocked by L Mensch on XπŸ––πŸ»

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Olivia Dean wins the #BRITs award for Artist of the Year.

28.02.2026 22:14 β€” πŸ‘ 331    πŸ” 43    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 7
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Opinion | What Exactly Is a β€˜Concentration Camp’?

"Always, always, always concentration camps are an end run around the existing legal system. These people that are getting rounded up because whoever’s in power wants to do something that they can’t do using the letter of the law..."

www.nytimes.com/2026/02/21/o...

22.02.2026 15:52 β€” πŸ‘ 12602    πŸ” 5268    πŸ’¬ 391    πŸ“Œ 225
Dawn light of a shallow sea. The sun is on the horizon and clouds form a V shape as their form is reflected in the calm sea

Dawn light of a shallow sea. The sun is on the horizon and clouds form a V shape as their form is reflected in the calm sea

Good Day to all. Here is a contribution to the #EastCoastKin theme of #BlueSkyMonday… This dawn scene on the Danish coast I captured one May morning. #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography #outdoorphotography #seacscape #landscapephotography #landscape_lover #Denmark

23.02.2026 08:50 β€” πŸ‘ 798    πŸ” 70    πŸ’¬ 14    πŸ“Œ 3
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The first landscape painting I completed.

Cheers and thanks for all the love and support!

22.02.2026 13:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1138    πŸ” 50    πŸ’¬ 32    πŸ“Œ 4
Hypnotic photo of a curtain aurora that truly looks like a flying dragon.The image is extraordinary: an enormous serpentine green shape twisting through the night sky above a snow-covered landscape, with tiny human silhouettes that emphasize the epic scale. It looks like something straight out of a fantasy story, yet it is completely real.

Hypnotic photo of a curtain aurora that truly looks like a flying dragon.The image is extraordinary: an enormous serpentine green shape twisting through the night sky above a snow-covered landscape, with tiny human silhouettes that emphasize the epic scale. It looks like something straight out of a fantasy story, yet it is completely real.

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'Dragon Aurora over Norway' is an enchanting pic showing an impressive auroral curtain, captured by Marco Bastoni above TromsΓΈ in Northern Norway.

The aurora's glittering green glow somehow reminds of a large dragon. πŸ”­

➑️ apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap18041...

πŸ§ͺ βš›οΈ #sciart #astrophotography #science

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22.02.2026 16:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1150    πŸ” 204    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 10
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Loss of Infectivity of Influenza Virus and SARS-CoV-2 during Aerosol Sampling Our understanding of transmission of influenza virus and other respiratory viruses is limited by the difficulty of detecting infectious viruses in aerosol particles. Most aerosol sampling methods are believed to contribute to virus inactivation, but the magnitude of this sampling artifact is unknown. To investigate this question, we aerosolized influenza A virus (IAV) and SARS-CoV-2 suspended in human saliva into a small chamber (3.7 L). Aerosols settled for 10 min onto either cells or a thin layer of liquid medium that was immediately transferred to cells for plaque assay. Aerosols that deposited directly onto cells led to the formation of 100Γ— more plaque forming units (PFU) compared to aerosols that deposited first into liquid medium. Further experiments ruled out uneven aerosol distribution in the chamber or inefficient virus recovery as causes of this discrepancy. These findings indicate that aerosolized IAV and SARS-CoV-2 lost infectivity by approximately 2 log10 PFU within ∼10 min unless they attached to cells quickly. As natural infection via inhalation occurs by direct deposition of the virus onto cells, we hypothesize that sampling directly onto cells more accurately reflects the potential for exposure to lead to infection.

Our latest paper shows that most aerosol sampling methods may underestimate infectious virus in air. We observed 100x more infectious flu virus and SARS-CoV-2 if it deposited directly on cells (more realistic) rather than in liquid first and then transferred to cells. pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10....

23.02.2026 14:47 β€” πŸ‘ 177    πŸ” 76    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 12
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Daily painting of #sunflowers in #support of #Ukraine
#StopRussianWarcrimesNow

Milton Avery - Sunflowers

23.02.2026 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 120    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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#UK: We've sent a letter to Yvette Cooper expressing deep concern that funding for the BBC World Service is due to run out at the end of March.

We urge the government to confirm a long-term funding arrangement to ensure their vital work continues ⬇️
www.indexoncensorship.org/2026/02/the-...

23.02.2026 14:18 β€” πŸ‘ 862    πŸ” 331    πŸ’¬ 44    πŸ“Œ 18

Tomorrow everyone will be asking: when will the Russo-Ukrainian war end? The right question is: what can we do to make the Russian invasion fail?

23.02.2026 13:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2731    πŸ” 795    πŸ’¬ 51    πŸ“Œ 12
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Who’s who in Reform UK’s top team Senior jobs for Jenrick, Braverman, Yusuf and Tice as Farage hopes to convince voters that his party is ready for power

Who’s who in Reform UK’s top team ft.trib.al/BXmSdqV

17.02.2026 11:48 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 1
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Homeland Security Wants Social Media Sites to Expose Anti-ICE Accounts

Homeland Security wants Social Media sites to expose Anti-ICE Accounts!!!!

The Government is trampling on our CIVIL LIBERTIES!!!!!

#ICE

#Epstein

#EpsteinFiles

www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...

16.02.2026 17:24 β€” πŸ‘ 3178    πŸ” 1542    πŸ’¬ 398    πŸ“Œ 115
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15 years ago today I arrived on Downing Street in a cage.
I've seen off Cameron, May, Johnson, Truss and Sunak and I'm still going strong.
Only two Prime Ministers have ever done longer stints here: William Pitt the Younger and Sir Robert Walpole.
Bill and Bob - I'm coming for you...
(Photos AP)

15.02.2026 11:07 β€” πŸ‘ 8357    πŸ” 1304    πŸ’¬ 192    πŸ“Œ 100
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FBI won’t share Alex Pretti shooting evidence, Minnesota authorities say State’s governor had demanded impartial inquiry into the shooting of the VA nurse by federal immigration agents

The reason the FBI won't share evidence in the Alex Pretti shooting case is obvious:

The FBI is NOT investigating the shooting; they are covering it up.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

16.02.2026 22:38 β€” πŸ‘ 4084    πŸ” 1477    πŸ’¬ 138    πŸ“Œ 72
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Read and share all over..he nails it

16.02.2026 15:58 β€” πŸ‘ 20140    πŸ” 8469    πŸ’¬ 429    πŸ“Œ 407
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EU to investigate Shein over sale of childlike sex dolls and weapons Bloc also examines β€˜addictive design’ of shopping site, including rewards, and its recommender systems

Shein to be formally investigated by EU over sales systems including gamification, recommender methods etc and availability of illegal products such as child like sex dolls and weapons Probe separate to those run by consumer protection authorities.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...

17.02.2026 11:36 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
πŸ“·Engin Akyurt on pexels.com
A peace symbol creatively composed of dried yellow flowers on a solid blue background, symbolizing harmony and nature.

πŸ“·Engin Akyurt on pexels.com A peace symbol creatively composed of dried yellow flowers on a solid blue background, symbolizing harmony and nature.

A big thank you to all the Bluesky Heroes πŸ¦‹ for your incredible boost next week! A wave of peace! 😊

16.02.2026 13:41 β€” πŸ‘ 87    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 21    πŸ“Œ 0
Jon Stewart DESTROYS Palantir As TERRIFYING Leak Goes Public
YouTube video by The Damage Report Jon Stewart DESTROYS Palantir As TERRIFYING Leak Goes Public

www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_yr...
Canada has contracts with Palantir. Tell your representative how you feel!

14.02.2026 06:10 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3

I'll never forget Surya Bonaly's name.

10.02.2026 23:36 β€” πŸ‘ 519    πŸ” 36    πŸ’¬ 28    πŸ“Œ 2
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As EPA Weakens Air Pollution Regulations, Black Women Stand to Face the Greatest Health Risks They already face the highest rates of asthma-related mortality in the nation. Dirtier air will make that worse.

Black women currently face the highest rates of asthma-related mortality in the nation. The EPA overturning clean air regulations will only make this public health crisis worse. This story was originally reported by @19thnews.org, and republished through RNGβ€˜s partnership with The 19th News Network.

10.02.2026 21:50 β€” πŸ‘ 93    πŸ” 68    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Gabbard Whistleblower Complaint Based on Intercepted Conversation About Jared Kushner The substance of the conversation, which covered in part issues related to Iran, isn’t known.

Breaking WSJ:

The highly classified whistleblower complaint against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is related to a conversation intercepted last spring in which two foreign nationals discussed Jared Kushner, according to U.S. officials familiar with the matter.

12.02.2026 21:05 β€” πŸ‘ 10306    πŸ” 4198    πŸ’¬ 470    πŸ“Œ 322
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WATCH: Trump, EPA's Zeldin announce end of scientific basis for U.S. action on climate change The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, the most aggressiv...

Today, the Trump administration repealed the endangerment finding: the ruling that served as the basis for limits on tailpipe emissions and power plant rules. Without it, we’ll be less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate changeβ€”all so the fossil fuel industry can make even more money.

12.02.2026 19:46 β€” πŸ‘ 27551    πŸ” 11732    πŸ’¬ 2065    πŸ“Œ 1010
Pink flowers by Mahmud on pexels.com

Pink flowers by Mahmud on pexels.com

A big merci for sharing peaceful vibes... 🌸 @allexf931.bsky.social
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05.02.2026 05:54 β€” πŸ‘ 363    πŸ” 57    πŸ’¬ 20    πŸ“Œ 1
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How has the Electoral College survived, despite being perennially unpopular? Despite its substantial-sounding name, the Electoral College isn’t a permanent body: It’s more of a process. For decades, a majority of Americans have wanted it to be changed.

The electoral college is unnecessary for a democracy. In fact we're the only democracy that has one. No more insanity of gerrymandering.

One vote per person. That's all. πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

14.09.2025 03:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1298    πŸ” 435    πŸ’¬ 69    πŸ“Œ 29

Working on it...

08.02.2026 23:31 β€” πŸ‘ 145    πŸ” 77    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 3
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β€˜White Hot’ Abercrombie Doc Producer Options Book On Vegas Mogul Steve Wynn Christina Binkley’s β€˜Winner Takes All’ biography of the casino and hotel mogul was picked up by Scott Jay Kaplan and Emmet McDermott’s CoverStory banner.

Oh hi. Yep, thats me. t.co/AtJLn0728O?s...

10.11.2024 22:54 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

🚨I hate having to write this.

He was scheduled for surgery this morning, but our family vet found his red blood cell count had dropped. They told us if he bleeds during surgery there, he could die on the table because they don’t have blood products.

09.02.2026 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 191    πŸ” 67    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 7
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Far too many ICE agents are lawless, cruel and despicable bullies.

05.02.2026 17:10 β€” πŸ‘ 5210    πŸ” 2031    πŸ’¬ 293    πŸ“Œ 118
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Lower courts can't fix what's broken in Minnesota But a functioning Congress could.

"If ICE murdering people in the streets doesn’t warrant immediate relief, what does? The most facile β€” but nonetheless true β€” answer is that the Supreme Court can do whatever it wants, but other courts can’t."

05.02.2026 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1565    πŸ” 440    πŸ’¬ 39    πŸ“Œ 16
A vibrant, composite portrait of the brilliant Iranian mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani (1977–2017), the first woman and first Iranian to win the Fields Medal. She is shown in a close-up head-and-shoulders view, facing the camera with a gentle, thoughtful expressionβ€”short brown hair, bright blue eyes, and a calm smile. She wears a navy blue fleece over a teal/green collared shirt. Overlaid transparently behind and around her is a dense blackboard filled with intricate handwritten mathematical equations in white chalk, featuring complex expressions involving binomial coefficients (e.g., n! / (k!(n-k)!)), factorials, summations, powers, and terms suggestive of hypergeometric series or combinatorial identities. The equations partially surround and frame her face, symbolizing her deep immersion in advanced mathematics, particularly in hyperbolic geometry, TeichmΓΌller theory, and dynamical systems, while evoking the creative, exploratory nature of her work as a Stanford professor and groundbreaking researcher.

A vibrant, composite portrait of the brilliant Iranian mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani (1977–2017), the first woman and first Iranian to win the Fields Medal. She is shown in a close-up head-and-shoulders view, facing the camera with a gentle, thoughtful expressionβ€”short brown hair, bright blue eyes, and a calm smile. She wears a navy blue fleece over a teal/green collared shirt. Overlaid transparently behind and around her is a dense blackboard filled with intricate handwritten mathematical equations in white chalk, featuring complex expressions involving binomial coefficients (e.g., n! / (k!(n-k)!)), factorials, summations, powers, and terms suggestive of hypergeometric series or combinatorial identities. The equations partially surround and frame her face, symbolizing her deep immersion in advanced mathematics, particularly in hyperbolic geometry, TeichmΓΌller theory, and dynamical systems, while evoking the creative, exploratory nature of her work as a Stanford professor and groundbreaking researcher.

Remembering Dr. Maryam Mirzakhani on #WorldCancerDay.

Dr. Mirzakhani was first woman to win the Fields Medal, the most prestigious award in #mathematics. She died in 2017 from #breastcancer at the age of 40.

stanford.io/2C0io2A #WomenInSTEM

04.02.2026 23:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1338    πŸ” 323    πŸ’¬ 20    πŸ“Œ 6
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Excellent news.

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