Diane Duane
@diane.dianeduane.com
40+ yrs in print, 50+ novels, asst'd TV/film, NYT B'seller List every now & then, blah blah blah. Ireland-resident. Ebook store: https://ebooks.direct. Now with added Ko-Fi! (https://ko-fi.com/dianeduane) I miss @peter.petermorwood.com.
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💬 1 🔁 36 ❤️ 33 · Cyber Monday didn't go as planned, so we're going to keep having it at Ebooks Direct until it goes right · This ebook bundle (not available in the UK: details below) contains our…
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...At #Ebooks Direct, we're keeping our biggest-ticket item at its #BlackFriday / #CyberMonday price for a while: 36 SF and fantasy works for $34.99. More info here—! www.tumblr.com/dduane/80202... ...Please pass it on! 😀
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On Aug 24, 1869, Ohio Rep. John Bingham, principal framer of the 14th amendment, gave a remarkable speech on “Equal Rights-Impartial Suffrage,” in which he said of those who sought to reject the principal of birthright citizenship, “no greater political atrocity than this can possibly be committed.”
December 7, 2025 at 1:52 PM
On Aug 24, 1869, Ohio Rep. John Bingham, principal framer of the 14th amendment, gave a remarkable speech on “Equal Rights-Impartial Suffrage,” in which he said of those who sought to reject the principal of birthright citizenship, “no greater political atrocity than this can possibly be committed.”
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Remember folks: if you have any small amount of artistic talent, any sex appeal, or can make your friends laugh, the richest man on earth is crying screaming throwing up because he can’t be you.
December 6, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Remember folks: if you have any small amount of artistic talent, any sex appeal, or can make your friends laugh, the richest man on earth is crying screaming throwing up because he can’t be you.
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An unrecorded Wing Commander II Genesis screenshot thanks to the @gamehistoryorg.bsky.social digital library!
December 7, 2025 at 9:19 PM
An unrecorded Wing Commander II Genesis screenshot thanks to the @gamehistoryorg.bsky.social digital library!
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There's an episode in Blackadder 3 where Edmond uses made-up words to convince Samual Johnson that he's missed stuff from his dictionary. I have been using these same words in work meetings and reports for decades without ever being challenged on their authenticity.
December 7, 2025 at 9:20 PM
There's an episode in Blackadder 3 where Edmond uses made-up words to convince Samual Johnson that he's missed stuff from his dictionary. I have been using these same words in work meetings and reports for decades without ever being challenged on their authenticity.
The Moon and Jupiter are fabulous tonight. (That's β Geminorum / Pollux up at the top...) (Check Sky & Telescope for more info: skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-ne...)
December 7, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The Moon and Jupiter are fabulous tonight. (That's β Geminorum / Pollux up at the top...) (Check Sky & Telescope for more info: skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-ne...)
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Europe as Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn (DB) have confirmed joint plans for a direct high-speed rail connection between Germany and London by early 2030s.
Plans for direct UK–Germany rail link one step closer
Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn plan direct London–Germany high-speed rail by early 2030s, making travel greener and easier.
www.gov.uk
December 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Europe as Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn (DB) have confirmed joint plans for a direct high-speed rail connection between Germany and London by early 2030s.
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Happy 76th Birthday, Tom Waits!
December 7, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Happy 76th Birthday, Tom Waits!
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Crepuscule in Opal Trouville https://www.wikiart.org/en/james-mcneill-whistler/crepuscule-in-opal-trouville
December 7, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Crepuscule in Opal Trouville https://www.wikiart.org/en/james-mcneill-whistler/crepuscule-in-opal-trouville
Thread.
This review of the current state of knowledge about the origins or intermediate hosts of pathogens that have historically affected humans is valuable. A couple of comments below. www.nature.com/articles/s41... #histmed #aDNA
Ancient DNA insights into diverse pathogens and their hosts - Nature Reviews Genetics
Ancient DNA techniques are being applied to study increasingly diverse pathogens of the past. The authors review the latest insights into pathogen–host coevolution, zoonotic events and the spread of p...
www.nature.com
December 7, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Thread.
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The AMOC (ocean current) that, among other things, keeps Europe warmer than Canada is definitely weakening, & it could well tip entirely in the next few decades. At this point we can only *reduce* the chances.
Really good, detailed overview, espec for the N hemisphere:
Really good, detailed overview, espec for the N hemisphere:
The latest research confirms AMOC weakening together with a tipping point that is getting closer and closer. Governments are starting to notice with Iceland the first to declare it a national security threat.
drtomharris.substack.com/p/amoc-weake...
#climatechange #amoc #adaptation #tippingpoint
drtomharris.substack.com/p/amoc-weake...
#climatechange #amoc #adaptation #tippingpoint
AMOC weakening declared a national security threat
Iceland has declared the AMOC a national security threat and an existential risk in the coming decades, enabling its Government to prepare for worst-case scenarios. Should we be worried?
drtomharris.substack.com
December 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The AMOC (ocean current) that, among other things, keeps Europe warmer than Canada is definitely weakening, & it could well tip entirely in the next few decades. At this point we can only *reduce* the chances.
Really good, detailed overview, espec for the N hemisphere:
Really good, detailed overview, espec for the N hemisphere:
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Marvel could afford to just randomly send out a million dollar check to any one of the creators of multi-billion dollar franchises. And these artists deserve so much more than that.
Miles Morales co-creator Sara Pichelli says she does not get any royalties from the ‘Spider-Verse’ films, Insomniac games, or merch
"I don’t get anything … that's the saddest part of my life"
(via SiteJamesons | TW)
"I don’t get anything … that's the saddest part of my life"
(via SiteJamesons | TW)
December 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Marvel could afford to just randomly send out a million dollar check to any one of the creators of multi-billion dollar franchises. And these artists deserve so much more than that.
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This Christmas on #TPTV Channel Premiere! Classic Spy-Fiction Series begins Sunday 28th December at 4pm! THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. (1964) #TPTVsubtitles Stars #DavidMcCallum #RobertVaughn
The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Talking Pictures TV Sky 328 Freeview 82 Virgin 445 Freesat 306
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December 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
This Christmas on #TPTV Channel Premiere! Classic Spy-Fiction Series begins Sunday 28th December at 4pm! THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. (1964) #TPTVsubtitles Stars #DavidMcCallum #RobertVaughn
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Choo choo, motherfucker. 🤣
December 5, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Choo choo, motherfucker. 🤣
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The cultivation of wheat, barley and maize, which are easily stored and taxed, seems to have led to the emergence of large societies, rather than agriculture generally
Easily taxed grains were crucial to the birth of the first states
The cultivation of wheat, barley and maize, which are easily stored and taxed, seems to have led to the emergence of large societies, rather than agriculture generally
www.newscientist.com
December 7, 2025 at 9:56 AM
The cultivation of wheat, barley and maize, which are easily stored and taxed, seems to have led to the emergence of large societies, rather than agriculture generally
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December 7, 2025 at 7:47 AM
7th December 2025 07.45
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'Tulip Staircase'
An image made back in September, whilst shooting in London.
An image made back in September, whilst shooting in London.
December 6, 2025 at 4:31 PM
'Tulip Staircase'
An image made back in September, whilst shooting in London.
An image made back in September, whilst shooting in London.
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Man that is NOT gonna turn out for you the way you think
A Palantir billionaire just called for public hangings.
“It's time to bring back masculine leadership to protect our most vulnerable,” writes Joe Lonsdale.
This is where Silicon Valley authoritarianism is heading:
www.thenerdreich.com/joe-lonsdale...
“It's time to bring back masculine leadership to protect our most vulnerable,” writes Joe Lonsdale.
This is where Silicon Valley authoritarianism is heading:
www.thenerdreich.com/joe-lonsdale...
Joe Lonsdale Calls For Public Hangings
Silicon Valley radicalization escalates
www.thenerdreich.com
December 6, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Man that is NOT gonna turn out for you the way you think
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Wait, what? My son’s friend, traveling in China, is staying at a hotel chain called ‘James Joyce Coffetel’, and instead of a Gideon Bible, they leave a copy of Ulysses by the bedside.
December 6, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Wait, what? My son’s friend, traveling in China, is staying at a hotel chain called ‘James Joyce Coffetel’, and instead of a Gideon Bible, they leave a copy of Ulysses by the bedside.
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Apropos of absolutely nothing (I got a craving), these are my favourite biscuits.
They go with everything, but especially a hearty stew or soup.
... and maybe some jam at breakfast.
chefmichaelsmith.com/recipe/froze...
They go with everything, but especially a hearty stew or soup.
... and maybe some jam at breakfast.
chefmichaelsmith.com/recipe/froze...
Frozen Butter Biscuits - Chef Michael Smith
chefmichaelsmith.com
December 6, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Apropos of absolutely nothing (I got a craving), these are my favourite biscuits.
They go with everything, but especially a hearty stew or soup.
... and maybe some jam at breakfast.
chefmichaelsmith.com/recipe/froze...
They go with everything, but especially a hearty stew or soup.
... and maybe some jam at breakfast.
chefmichaelsmith.com/recipe/froze...
RECIPE PLEASE? 😀
The Boy is felling under the weather so making his favorite lemony turmeric soup with spinach, orzo, & feta, cumin, dill studded tiny turkey meatballs…
December 6, 2025 at 9:06 PM
RECIPE PLEASE? 😀
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Well now I need to read this.
December 6, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Well now I need to read this.
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I do love this movie too
a man with a beard is saying do n't hit me with the negative waves so early in the morning .
Alt: Donald Sutherland is saying "don't hit me with the negative waves so early in the morning."
media.tenor.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:02 PM
I do love this movie too
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After much research and development I have made an offline version of ChatGPT.
Now you can save water and electricity while navel-gazing, and carry one of the world's most powerfully annoying AI chatbots in your pocket.
Now you can save water and electricity while navel-gazing, and carry one of the world's most powerfully annoying AI chatbots in your pocket.
December 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
After much research and development I have made an offline version of ChatGPT.
Now you can save water and electricity while navel-gazing, and carry one of the world's most powerfully annoying AI chatbots in your pocket.
Now you can save water and electricity while navel-gazing, and carry one of the world's most powerfully annoying AI chatbots in your pocket.
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SILENT ART SHARE - Show ‘em if you got ‘em. #artshare
Post your creative work quietly without a word.
Share, tag, and support other artists!
Human-made only, no AI_NFT. Repost this post for visibility.
SFW encouraged. Label if NSFW. Alt-text also encouraged.
Thank you all for being amazing! Cheers!
Post your creative work quietly without a word.
Share, tag, and support other artists!
Human-made only, no AI_NFT. Repost this post for visibility.
SFW encouraged. Label if NSFW. Alt-text also encouraged.
Thank you all for being amazing! Cheers!
December 6, 2025 at 1:32 PM
SILENT ART SHARE - Show ‘em if you got ‘em. #artshare
Post your creative work quietly without a word.
Share, tag, and support other artists!
Human-made only, no AI_NFT. Repost this post for visibility.
SFW encouraged. Label if NSFW. Alt-text also encouraged.
Thank you all for being amazing! Cheers!
Post your creative work quietly without a word.
Share, tag, and support other artists!
Human-made only, no AI_NFT. Repost this post for visibility.
SFW encouraged. Label if NSFW. Alt-text also encouraged.
Thank you all for being amazing! Cheers!