Andy Heppelle🇺🇸🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇺🇺🇳🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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Thanks @brucespringsteen.net for writing #StreetsofMinneapolis youtu.be/GDaPdpwA4Iw #WeThePeople stand with Minneapolis & Minnesota too. Preserve, protect & defend the U.S. Constitution🇺🇸 @smith.senate.gov @klobuchar.senate.gov @governorwalz.mn.gov @repilhan.bsky.social @kellymorrisonmn.bsky.social
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After Rep. Ro Khanna Rep. Thomas Massie demand to see unredacted Epstein files, DOJ announces they are making them available to members of Congress beginning on Monday.
February 6, 2026 at 11:09 PM
After Rep. Ro Khanna Rep. Thomas Massie demand to see unredacted Epstein files, DOJ announces they are making them available to members of Congress beginning on Monday.
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While the Grandes Maison of Champagne may rule the roost, grower producers are behind some of the most charming and expressive bottles in a vintage year.
Get to Know the Under-the-Radar World of Grower Champagne
While the Grandes Maison of Champagne may rule the roost, grower producers are behind some of the most charming and expressive bottles in a vintage year.
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January 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM
While the Grandes Maison of Champagne may rule the roost, grower producers are behind some of the most charming and expressive bottles in a vintage year.
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The story of the woman behind the champagne is told in Widow Clicquot www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/review/widow... #filmsky 🎬
July 18, 2024 at 5:31 PM
The story of the woman behind the champagne is told in Widow Clicquot www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/review/widow... #filmsky 🎬
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Specifically, he wanted to prevent re-fermentation, used today to make sparkling wines.
Cold temps made the yeast go dormant before fermentation completed, producing literal time-bombs of gas production in the Spring.
One bottle shattering produced shock waves & chain reactions in nearby bottles.
Cold temps made the yeast go dormant before fermentation completed, producing literal time-bombs of gas production in the Spring.
One bottle shattering produced shock waves & chain reactions in nearby bottles.
December 31, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Specifically, he wanted to prevent re-fermentation, used today to make sparkling wines.
Cold temps made the yeast go dormant before fermentation completed, producing literal time-bombs of gas production in the Spring.
One bottle shattering produced shock waves & chain reactions in nearby bottles.
Cold temps made the yeast go dormant before fermentation completed, producing literal time-bombs of gas production in the Spring.
One bottle shattering produced shock waves & chain reactions in nearby bottles.
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Let's talk about the history of champagne bottles, the myth of Dom Pérignon & how England invented modern champagne.
Dom Pierre Pérignon was a French Benedictine monk (1638-1715) who influenced French viticulture.
And, ironically for someone associated with it, he tried to PREVENT champagne.
Dom Pierre Pérignon was a French Benedictine monk (1638-1715) who influenced French viticulture.
And, ironically for someone associated with it, he tried to PREVENT champagne.
December 31, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Let's talk about the history of champagne bottles, the myth of Dom Pérignon & how England invented modern champagne.
Dom Pierre Pérignon was a French Benedictine monk (1638-1715) who influenced French viticulture.
And, ironically for someone associated with it, he tried to PREVENT champagne.
Dom Pierre Pérignon was a French Benedictine monk (1638-1715) who influenced French viticulture.
And, ironically for someone associated with it, he tried to PREVENT champagne.
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He forbade white grapes, late harvests... all to prevent carbonation ruining a whole vintage.
It was *England's wood shortage* that made champagne possible.
A 1615 proclamation by King James I forbade the use of wood-fires for glass manufacturing, to protect trees for naval use.
It was *England's wood shortage* that made champagne possible.
A 1615 proclamation by King James I forbade the use of wood-fires for glass manufacturing, to protect trees for naval use.
Did the English invent bubbly before Dom Perignon?
Were winemakers on this side of the Channel adding sparkle to their tipple long before the French?
www.bbc.com
December 31, 2025 at 2:52 PM
He forbade white grapes, late harvests... all to prevent carbonation ruining a whole vintage.
It was *England's wood shortage* that made champagne possible.
A 1615 proclamation by King James I forbade the use of wood-fires for glass manufacturing, to protect trees for naval use.
It was *England's wood shortage* that made champagne possible.
A 1615 proclamation by King James I forbade the use of wood-fires for glass manufacturing, to protect trees for naval use.
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Morally bankrupt POTUS & Administration!
The framers of our U.S. Constitution must be rolling in their graves to see the destruction of the Republic by DJT, his dishonorable, cruel criminal Cabinet, his pardoned January 6, 2021 minions. We must vote this November to restore Justice & Honor in USA🇺🇸
The framers of our U.S. Constitution must be rolling in their graves to see the destruction of the Republic by DJT, his dishonorable, cruel criminal Cabinet, his pardoned January 6, 2021 minions. We must vote this November to restore Justice & Honor in USA🇺🇸
February 5, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Morally bankrupt POTUS & Administration!
The framers of our U.S. Constitution must be rolling in their graves to see the destruction of the Republic by DJT, his dishonorable, cruel criminal Cabinet, his pardoned January 6, 2021 minions. We must vote this November to restore Justice & Honor in USA🇺🇸
The framers of our U.S. Constitution must be rolling in their graves to see the destruction of the Republic by DJT, his dishonorable, cruel criminal Cabinet, his pardoned January 6, 2021 minions. We must vote this November to restore Justice & Honor in USA🇺🇸
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Morally bankrupt POTUS & Administration!
The framers of our U.S. Constitution must be rolling in their graves to see the destruction of the Republic by DJT, his dishonorable, cruel criminal Cabinet, his pardoned January 6, 2021 minions. We must vote this November to restore Justice & Honor in USA🇺🇸
The framers of our U.S. Constitution must be rolling in their graves to see the destruction of the Republic by DJT, his dishonorable, cruel criminal Cabinet, his pardoned January 6, 2021 minions. We must vote this November to restore Justice & Honor in USA🇺🇸
February 6, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Morally bankrupt POTUS & Administration!
The framers of our U.S. Constitution must be rolling in their graves to see the destruction of the Republic by DJT, his dishonorable, cruel criminal Cabinet, his pardoned January 6, 2021 minions. We must vote this November to restore Justice & Honor in USA🇺🇸
The framers of our U.S. Constitution must be rolling in their graves to see the destruction of the Republic by DJT, his dishonorable, cruel criminal Cabinet, his pardoned January 6, 2021 minions. We must vote this November to restore Justice & Honor in USA🇺🇸
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Yes the obsession continues. I’ve lost count of the #Reheats and probably know the script by heart.
And I took a break from the world in chaos and my current book to read #HeatedRivalry and it was gorgeous. Man I love #IlyaAndShane, so much!
#Hollanov #DownTheRabbitHole
And I took a break from the world in chaos and my current book to read #HeatedRivalry and it was gorgeous. Man I love #IlyaAndShane, so much!
#Hollanov #DownTheRabbitHole
January 26, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Yes the obsession continues. I’ve lost count of the #Reheats and probably know the script by heart.
And I took a break from the world in chaos and my current book to read #HeatedRivalry and it was gorgeous. Man I love #IlyaAndShane, so much!
#Hollanov #DownTheRabbitHole
And I took a break from the world in chaos and my current book to read #HeatedRivalry and it was gorgeous. Man I love #IlyaAndShane, so much!
#Hollanov #DownTheRabbitHole
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I'm excited to be boarding the Golden Eagle Danube Express this May, a luxury train that traces the old Orient Express route from Paris to Istanbul. I'll be giving a talk about Agatha Christie during the eight day journey. And, unlike a certain other train, it has ensuite bathrooms 😂 #AgathaChristie
February 6, 2026 at 6:10 PM
I'm excited to be boarding the Golden Eagle Danube Express this May, a luxury train that traces the old Orient Express route from Paris to Istanbul. I'll be giving a talk about Agatha Christie during the eight day journey. And, unlike a certain other train, it has ensuite bathrooms 😂 #AgathaChristie
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Defending the indefensible 🤬
Karoline Leavitt Offers Bonkers Defense Of Trump After He Shares Racist AI Video Depicting The Obamas As Apes
www.comicsands.com
February 7, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Defending the indefensible 🤬
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Good morning! A dark and brooding sunrise today, but still beautiful.
Here are your 2 minutes of peace and calm.
#OceanDevotion
Here are your 2 minutes of peace and calm.
#OceanDevotion
February 6, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Good morning! A dark and brooding sunrise today, but still beautiful.
Here are your 2 minutes of peace and calm.
#OceanDevotion
Here are your 2 minutes of peace and calm.
#OceanDevotion
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Red Apples, 2023 by Anton Yatsyk (Ukrainian, b.1981).
Watercolor on paper | 38 × 26 cm.
Private Collection.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
Watercolor on paper | 38 × 26 cm.
Private Collection.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
February 7, 2026 at 3:22 AM
Red Apples, 2023 by Anton Yatsyk (Ukrainian, b.1981).
Watercolor on paper | 38 × 26 cm.
Private Collection.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
Watercolor on paper | 38 × 26 cm.
Private Collection.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
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Low tide looking like watercolors. Pacific Beach, San Diego, California
#SanDiego #sunset #PacificBeach
#SanDiego #sunset #PacificBeach
February 7, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Low tide looking like watercolors. Pacific Beach, San Diego, California
#SanDiego #sunset #PacificBeach
#SanDiego #sunset #PacificBeach
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Gov. Beshear: "They want to try to silence the voices of of our citizens. They want people that are valid voters to think that they shouldn't show up at the polls. But guess what…The American people are ready for change and they won't be bullied by this president."
February 6, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Gov. Beshear: "They want to try to silence the voices of of our citizens. They want people that are valid voters to think that they shouldn't show up at the polls. But guess what…The American people are ready for change and they won't be bullied by this president."
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My latest.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trum...
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trum...
Trump has never accepted election results and he is only getting worse
While Trump has been banging the rigged-election drum for years, it is getting worse.
www.democracydocket.com
February 7, 2026 at 2:47 AM
My latest.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trum...
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trum...
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Keanu Reeves is widely celebrated as one of Hollywood's kindest and most humble figures. His reputation is built on a lifetime of quiet generosity and genuine respect for everyone he meets, regardless of their status.
He is a naturalized Canadian citizen.
#Canada
He is a naturalized Canadian citizen.
#Canada
February 6, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Keanu Reeves is widely celebrated as one of Hollywood's kindest and most humble figures. His reputation is built on a lifetime of quiet generosity and genuine respect for everyone he meets, regardless of their status.
He is a naturalized Canadian citizen.
#Canada
He is a naturalized Canadian citizen.
#Canada
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Immigration agents across the United States have committed serious human rights violations with impunity. These include extrajudicial killings, mass detentions, and forced deportations.
Here’s what you can do to take action:
amnesty.ca/urgent-actio...
Here’s what you can do to take action:
amnesty.ca/urgent-actio...
February 7, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Immigration agents across the United States have committed serious human rights violations with impunity. These include extrajudicial killings, mass detentions, and forced deportations.
Here’s what you can do to take action:
amnesty.ca/urgent-actio...
Here’s what you can do to take action:
amnesty.ca/urgent-actio...
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This evening’s sunset is reminding me that the world is beautiful.
February 7, 2026 at 1:15 AM
This evening’s sunset is reminding me that the world is beautiful.
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September 20th 2024
Hollyhock
Hollyhock
February 7, 2026 at 12:48 AM
September 20th 2024
Hollyhock
Hollyhock
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Stephen Colbert gifted his wife Evie McGee Colbert with a $250k Tiffanys necklace on The Late Show Thursday night. Just one catch...
February 6, 2026 at 6:32 AM
Stephen Colbert gifted his wife Evie McGee Colbert with a $250k Tiffanys necklace on The Late Show Thursday night. Just one catch...
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Today, construction on the nation’s largest infrastructure project came to a halt - with hundreds laid off - because Donald Trump is out of control.
The good news: political pressure still works, and we can use our voices to make sure he doesn’t have the last word.
The good news: political pressure still works, and we can use our voices to make sure he doesn’t have the last word.
February 7, 2026 at 1:36 AM
Today, construction on the nation’s largest infrastructure project came to a halt - with hundreds laid off - because Donald Trump is out of control.
The good news: political pressure still works, and we can use our voices to make sure he doesn’t have the last word.
The good news: political pressure still works, and we can use our voices to make sure he doesn’t have the last word.