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J A Birdwarden @birdwarden.bsky.social · 2d

‘Women don’t like the vehicle.’

Carl T. Bergstrom @carlbergstrom.com · 2d

This single story is worth the cost of my year's subscription to
@wired.com

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J A Birdwarden @birdwarden.bsky.social · 3d

There kinda is one, it’s called The Zone and is a very weird and beautiful looking ttrpg that sadly for me doesn’t ship to Australia!

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Fahad Ali @fahad-s-ali.bsky.social · 5d

Israel has committed genocide. There is no more serious crime under international law. Culpability does not fade simply because there is now a ceasefire agreement, in the same way that a serial killer wouldn't be pardoned if they simply stop killing. There must be consequences.

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elia ayoub @ayoub.bsky.social · 6d

Absolutely horrible news - Saleh was killed today

www.middleeasteye.net/news/saleh-a...

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Moira Donegan @moiradonegan.bsky.social · 7d

Should have been Woody Allen.

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J A Birdwarden @birdwarden.bsky.social · 8d

Challengers.

Gumby Screens @gumbyscreens.bsky.social · 8d

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 10d

A very excited Jay just hopped into your scroll...got any acorns? 🍂

📷 John Lindsey

A Jay, with its warm buff body, black moustache mark, and bright blue wing patch, stands on a log with its beak open as if mid-call. Its upright posture and wide-eyed look give the impression of a bold little character announcing itself loudly in the autumn woodland.

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J A Birdwarden @birdwarden.bsky.social · 27d

For anyone in Naarm/Melbourne (or beyond) in the mood for a folk-horror-esque ramble through the bush, my PhD artwork, Solitary Soundwalks ‘Wilson Reserve’ is now available to buy through my website ( www.japinney.com ) or at Ladyhawke - the bookshop in Ivanhoe. Remember, you walk at your own risk.

The pocket book artwork ‘Solitary Soundwalks ‘Wilson Reserve’’ is held up against an area of Wilson Reserve in Ivanhoe, Victoria, Australia ob Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country. The front cover of the book is a simplified, colour blocked depiction of the same path and bridge through bush land that it is photographed in front of.

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J A Birdwarden @birdwarden.bsky.social · 15d

Papa has spoken

Cinephilia & Beyond @cinephiliabeyond.org · 15d

Werner Herzog has slammed the use of AI in new cinematic releases, saying that films that make use of the technology “look completely dead.”

“There are stories, but they have no soul. They are empty and soulless.”

Amen to that!

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J A Birdwarden @birdwarden.bsky.social · 21d

I am now starting my Larry sanders show box set. Hold on to yoir physical media folks. Everything else is a damn lie!

J A Birdwarden @birdwarden.bsky.social · 21d

So grateful to my past self for holding on to all my dvds because I’ve been in my new place for almost three months and I STILL DO NOT HAVE WI-FI! There’s a chance I may be closer due to the unhinged voicemail I left for the nbn guy’s but still. I had 16 box sets of simpsons and I finished them!!!!!

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الكسندرا ميراي @lexialex.bsky.social · 23d

Italy has moved me to tears for 3 days straight. Bravo ❤️

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J A Birdwarden @birdwarden.bsky.social · 26d

There’ve been many surprises while riding the waves of grief since Edie passed but vacuuming the living room rug just made me sob and laugh at what causes the waves to crash.

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J A Birdwarden @birdwarden.bsky.social · 27d

For anyone in Naarm/Melbourne (or beyond) in the mood for a folk-horror-esque ramble through the bush, my PhD artwork, Solitary Soundwalks ‘Wilson Reserve’ is now available to buy through my website ( www.japinney.com ) or at Ladyhawke - the bookshop in Ivanhoe. Remember, you walk at your own risk.

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J A Birdwarden @birdwarden.bsky.social · Sep 18

I can never spell it and autocorrect never helps but here I go, I also have a PhD and still can’t spell diarrhoea (wow only took three variations for autocorrect to actually come to the rescue that time lol)

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J A Birdwarden @birdwarden.bsky.social · Sep 17

Marinated and stretched rice paper that’s then dried again?

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Andy Khouri @andykhouri.bsky.social · Sep 17

Built in the 13th century. So that mosque stood for 800 years with every sort of person from every place and every religion in the world passing through Gaza century after century, only for it to be blown up by some shithead loser sitting behind a computer that we probably paid for.

🏳️‍⚧️ Josephine Riesman (Horrifying) @josie.zone · Sep 17

My rage knows no bounds

Gaza City mosque blown up by Israeli air attack

Israeli forces bombed and destroyed a 13th century mosque in the Tuffah neighbourhood of Gaza City on Tuesday.

www.aljazeera.com

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J A Birdwarden @birdwarden.bsky.social · Sep 15

If this is my legacy (getting pensioners free money) then I am happy as fuck!

Dr Ronni Googe, of the Mid Rim Network 🍉 @clembastow.bsky.social · Sep 14

I was bullied into filling out the Power Saving Bonus form by @birdwarden.bsky.social so now I am bullying any other concession-card-havers in Victoria who might have let it slide: get your free money!! powersavingbonus5.energy.vic.gov.au

Welcome - Victorian Energy Compare

powersavingbonus5.energy.vic.gov.au

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J A Birdwarden @birdwarden.bsky.social · Sep 14

I miss her so much. It’s astounding how effortlessly she filled my life and how so many moments throughout the day are left feeling empty now she’s gone. New little reminders crushing me throughout every day since.

The most beautiful greyhound in the world turning towards the camera operator with soft eyes and a doggy smile, ready to go on her last walk before leaving us forever.

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Dr Ronni Googe, of the Mid Rim Network 🍉 @clembastow.bsky.social · Sep 13

Anyone in the Darebin Parklands region got a spare few minutes and a pressure washer? Some area pests have graffitied The Nest with nazi shit (not sharing a photo), which someone else has valiantly tried to cover up. I'd say the position of Nest near the Healing Trail is intentional.

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J A Birdwarden @birdwarden.bsky.social · Sep 5

This is the most egregiously stupid hubris filled idea I’ve ever heard and I hope it never goes ahead!

Sarah Tuttle @niais.bsky.social · Sep 5

You might have heard of this company that wants to put giant reflectors in space to "light up" parts of the earth. It would be catastrophic not just for astronomers, but for...any people or creatures who thrive at night.
Have comments? The American Astronomical Society would love to hear from you.

Assessing Astronomical Impacts of Reflect Orbital’s Proposed Satellite System

This survey is being conducted by the American Astronomical Society (AAS) to gather input from astronomers, observatories, and night sky users worldwide regarding the potential impacts of Reflect Orbi...

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J A Birdwarden @birdwarden.bsky.social · Sep 5

You deserved every single soft punch and whack! Lovingly!

J A Birdwarden @birdwarden.bsky.social · Sep 3

I read them for the first time last year and Tombs of Atuan rocked my whole life. The tightest (in all senses of the word) writing with so many truly terrifying moments!

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CAMERON WILSON @cameronwilson.bsky.social · Sep 2

maybe we shouldn't run "neo-nazi does [anything]" as the top story on national news websites unless it's meaningfully newsworthy/impactful? these are people who want to exterminate australians + are actively trying to get attention. we can't treat them as normal political players

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