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For the first time of my life I received a strike from a social media company and this was here on Bluesky.

I gonna appeal to this unjust act, but I’m honest with you. If the strike is not retracted I might reconsider posting here. This would be unfortunate, but I’m not gonna waste my time.

A Russian Mi-8 AMTSh chopper has been shot down over the Rostov region in Russia last night. The cause was most likely friendly fire. Russian air defense mixed up the Russian chopper with Ukrainian UAVs which were swarming the area.

Crew and vehicle have been destroyed.

It is reported that an US Navy submarine sunk the Iranian frigate "IRIS Dena" off the coast of Sri Lanka. This has been confirmed by US officials. This ship had a displacement of 1,500 tonnes.

The Sri Lankan Navy has rescued so far 32 sailors, while over 100 are still missing.

Q: Given how critical the president has been of the chaotic evacuation from Afghanistan, why wasn't there more focus on evacuation plans from the Middle East?

LEAVITT: Again, I just laid out for you that there have been plans in place

An Iranian ballistic missile seen from an airplane window.

Pipe organ and stained glass window. Church of Saint Nicholas. Brussels, Belgium. Church founded in 1125.

Pipe organ.
Church of Saint Nicholas.
Brussels, Belgium.

#travel #photography
#WeekIforInteriors
#AlphabetChallenge
#WednesdayWindows
#WindowsonWednesday

💯 accurate

It’s looking increasingly likely that Kristi Noem and Lewandowski funneled almost 200 million in government money to a company that is run by her friend and that nobody can give an address for.

Oh, and it was 8 days old when it was awarded the contract.

Seeing a lot of nonsense about Talarico being the “moderate”candidate.

Does this sound “moderate” or does it sound leftist to you?

Just to be clear, I don't hate 'furries.' I just despise the 'political exploitation' and everything else that comes with it. Don't get me wrong—what did those 'fluffy' friends ever do wrong? 🐾🐺🦊

A girl walks down a narrow brick alleyway with shorter brown brick shops, and houses on either side. There are some plants in the alley, and the sun is reflecting off the building buildings in the back.

Good morning from Haarlem.

#GoodMorningFromHaarlem

Does anyone remember that during the Brexit campaign, one of Nigel Farage’s arguments for leaving the European Union was to allow the UK to adopt a fairer immigration system for Commonwealth citizens?

Now he’s saying they shouldn’t be allowed to vote proving yet again the sort of country he wants.

The Photographer Who Helped Launch Melania Trump’s Modeling Career Is a Recurring Character in the Epstein Files — Vanity Fair Melania Trump and Antoine Verglas were fixtures of the 1990s fashion circuit—a rarefied ecosystem that Jeffrey Epstein would continue to penetrate long after his conviction.

#EpsteinTrumpFiled #SubpoenaMelania
PS What happened to that press conference she was going to have about her #EinsteinVisa. Maybe it was really an EpsteinVisa? apple.news/A43ukqMYFS9G...

For no particular breaking topical reason, a recent (award-winning) cartoon.

Meet Leah, a super-volunteer for the Kat For Illinois campaign!

I have a lot of adoptive mothers. Having lost my own mother when I was 16, I seem to have been fortunate enough to collect other mothers who love on me and pour into me.

“In every CBA negotiation, the goal of the league and teams is to divide the players. These negotiations are no different. We remain united and focused on delivering a transformational CBA for all members of this Union, and are committed to negotiating for as long as it takes. Our Union’s nearly unanimous vote in December to authorize us to call a strike, if and when necessary, was not taken lightly. It was made with complete faith and trust in ourselves and our negotiating committee, led by Executive Director Terri Carmichael Jackson and President Nneka Ogwumike, to represent all players as we work to build a W that truly puts players first. Nothing has changed. That decision, and the results of our recent player survey, reaffirm that the current league proposal is not worth taking. Despite our differences and tough moments, we must make crystal clear that we are focused, we are resolute, and we are together. We want to play basketball in 2026. We want to be in front of our fans playing the game that we love. We will not stop fighting. There is no WNBA without the players.”

INBOX: The WNBPA put out a statement regarding the state of CBA negotiations.

On a grey February day, GWR IET 802101 passes the semaphore signals at Lostwithiel working 1A92 Penzance to London Paddington.

Passing Lostwithiel. 10 February 2024. #railway #photography

A watercolour painting of a fox

My job for next week is to edit out the background of this fox painting and get the print listed (the original sold a good while ago). I'll also be painting again next week and I can't wait!

#watercolours #fox 🪶

Luxembourg becomes second country worldwide to enshrine abortion rights in constitution Large majority in parliament backs amendment to Luxembourg’s highest law, with ‘freedom’ to have an abortion added to constitution

Luxembourg lawmakers have voted to enshrine the freedom to have an abortion in the country’s constitution. However, wording was changed from "right" to "freedom" making it much weaker, and the country has a 12-week abortion limit that won't change.

Current events are an ever present reminder of why renewables are so important. And why investment in chemistry to create products that serve the same purpose of oil derived petro chemicals also need so be invested in.

Macro photograph of a Lavender Scallop (Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi)

Our Lavender Scallop has started blooming!
#bloomscroll #flowers #photography #art #macro

Neighborhood Nights #oilpainting #art

Zara Larsson is the kindest individual l've ever met. She took photos, signed autographs & even did the #LushLife dance with the kids. The kids got the full #ZaraLarsson #BikeBus experience!! Thanks you to you and your team for riding with us. #Boots

Women's History Month

Elizabeth Van Lew (Oct 12, 1818 – Sept 25, 1900) was an American abolitionist, Southern Unionist & philanthropist who recruited & acted as the primary handler of an extensive spy ring for the Union Army in the Confederate capital of Richmond during the American Civil War.

The Absolute Dumbest Man In Politics Thinks You're Stupid Well, Tuberville did get one thing right.

Ooof!

Where are the Epstein Files arrests?
Where are the Epstein Files trials?

Got a new shirt that's partially see through so it looks like my goblin tattoo is spying on everyone

Since the Dow is under 50,000, can we talk about the Epstein files again?