Michael Laczynski

The image is a piece of fan art titled "Klimt Eastwood," created by Carl Tétreault in 2016. It depicts actor and director Clint Eastwood in a style inspired by the Austrian Symbolist painter Gustav Klimt, specifically referencing Klimt's "The Kiss".

Please enjoy this Klimt Eastwood

Hungary breaks EU unity on Trump tariff retaliation - InsightHungary Szijjarto said that "strategic calm is the most important thing" in this situation.

Adding to that, Hungary was opposing EU tariff retaliation back in April. If you tie your own hands before a fight, you shouldn't be surprised that you're getting trounced.

insighthungary.444.hu/2025/04/11/h...

To add, Guerot’s self-radicalization was likely intensified after she was exposed as a plagiarist and lost her university job

I imagined the Chatsubo in 1984. 41 years later I opened its door. Neuromancer is in production.

The whole China?

a cartoon of a woman sitting on a bed with the words we gotta party like it 's 1982 at the bottom Alt: a cartoon of a woman sitting on a bed with the words we gotta party like it 's 1982 at the bottom

[Thread] Welcome to 1982!

To celebrate the two years of this account on Bsky, let's take a look at the sci-fi cultural events of 1982, with other well-known works as background. 🤗

From movies to TV shows to video games to anime to novels, it was a very good year. Timeline:

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Lift with your legs

We Won‘t Rock You

= Nation & World - The Seattle Times My Account ™ The T. Rex may have been a lot smarter than you thought Jan. 9, 2023 at 7:36 am | Updated Jan. 9, 2023 at 7:36 am By DINO GRANDONI The Washington Post

typical corrupt science

Steve Miller Band releases “Jet Airliner” today in 1977.

“At that time,” Miller said, “I was really on a streak of radio hits. We had six top singles one right after another, which is the way you should do it if you're going to do it.” 🎸

Five panel comics from Gunshow Comic. Panel 1: A scientist saying "I've made a robot that screams!" to his companion. Panel 2: the pair regard a screaming robot, which appears deranged. Panel 3: the companion asks: "Why?" Panel 4/5: The scientist thinks about why. He does not know why.

Feeling this old classic today. gunshowcomic.com/513

I have tariffed
the penguins
that are on
Heard Island

and which
you were probably
assuming
did not export goods

forgive me
they were taking advantage of us
so cunning
and so cold

deals are being made every day

The Canada Fentanyl Czar starts another busy day at the office.

You have to hand it to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, he knows exactly how to handle Trump.

The US President responds to shiny objects, and to things that move. Watch Trump transform here, from apathetic boredom, to awe; and how he warms to the idea of keeping the shiny, moving thing.

Gary Numan was born on 9th March 1958

Gary Oldman was born on 21st March 1958

Therefore, Gary Newman is older than Gary Oldman

The Future of the Zeitenwende: Scenario 5—Poland Becomes a Nuclear Power For Poland to seriously consider becoming a nuclear power, its security environment would have to change dramatically. But it’s worth contemplating what the impact of such a scenario would be for Euro...

This “What if…?” article by @frhoffmann.bsky.social from about a year ago is currently once more a popular read on @ipq.bsky.social I wonder why …
ip-quarterly.com/en/future-ze...

By Morten Morland

🚨 KITE Insta-Analysis: Trump has announced his intention to put 25% tariffs on all EU goods. The impact would be significant for the EU, but the US would also face major costs—especially if the EU retaliates. 1/5 @kiel.institute

Amazing. Devils Bridge near Aberystwyth, Wales. The original medieval bridge at the bottom, the 18th-c turnpike road bridge in the middle and the modern 20th-c bridge above.

The countries that use a VAT are shown in pink on this map

A WH fact sheet on the tariffs is now up too.

Happy #Lawyercat Anniversary for all who celebrate! It's been four years since the kitten appeared in my Zoom courtroom, and I released the 48 second video that made the whole world laugh. Here is the full video showing the big reveal at the end (in two parts because Blue sky). Enjoy!

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*deep breath*

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Opinion | Don’t Believe Him (Gift Article) Look closely at the first two weeks of Donald Trump’s second term and you’ll see something very different than what he wants you to see.

This is very good. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/o...

Hi David. There's a guy in Vienna who makes very similar jackets (only without the elasticated cuffs). Own one myself and am quite happy with the quality.

www.whitefeathermfg.com/produkt/a1-j...

EU aims high ahead of mission to India in late February Commission’s visit to India set to take place end of February, Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič tells POLITICO.

Ursula von der Leyen will lead her entire European Commission team on a visit to India in late February, on a mission to forge a new strategic partnership and advance talks on a free-trade deal, her trade chief Maroš Šefčovic told POLITICO.

From Mastodon.

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