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Douglas E. Welch @douglaswelch.bsky.social · 16h

New Design: Icicles and Snow, Ohio, 2004 Prints and Products

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Douglas E. Welch @douglaswelch.bsky.social · 16h

Historical Seed Catalogs: Garden novelties, 1937 / Bristol Nurseries, Inc. – 64 in a series – A Gardener's Notebook

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This is a scan of a vintage advertisement, likely for a nursery, dating back to 1937. The advertisement features a black and white photograph of a sprawling garden filled with rows of flowering plants, possibly chrysanthemums. A winding pathway cuts through the garden, leading toward a building partially visible in the distance. Above the image, in a decorative script font, is the text “1937 Garden Novelties”. Below that, in a larger, bolder font, is the text "BRISTOL NURSERIES, INC. BRISTOL, CONN. ORIGINATORS OF HYBRID KOREAN CHRYSANTHEMUMS". A small library stamp with the date "FEB 27 1937" appears in the upper right corner.

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Douglas E. Welch @douglaswelch.bsky.social · 17h

Street Art, Adelaide, Australia

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A photograph depicts an urban underpass with a complex mural painted on the ceiling. The mural consists of interwoven green and blue shapes, resembling stylized leaves or plant forms. Below the mural, a street sign reads "MORPHETT ST" is affixed to a cylindrical concrete support beam. To the left, a motorcycle is parked next to several cardboard pieces covered in spray paint. The underpass extends into the distance, revealing a street scene with traffic signals and buildings, indicating an active city environment.

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GingerSpice💙 @thedesertginger.bsky.social · 1d

During a shutdown, Congress needs to be treated like a sequestered jury

No one goes home until it gets resolved

Basic hotel

Basic meals

$50 per day payment

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 1d

California leads the way!

A tweet from FactPost reads: “Gov. Newsom has announced California will be the first state to sell insulin through a state-backed program. It will cost just $11.” Below the text are two images side by side: on the left, California Governor Gavin Newsom standing in front of an American flag; on the right, a close-up of a gloved hand holding a vial labeled “INSULIN (rDNA origin)” with dosage and storage instructions.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 18h

Organizers in more than 2,600 cities and towns across the U.S. were gearing up Saturday morning for mass demonstrations against the Trump administration that were expected to draw millions of protesters.

Demonstrators Across the Country Set to Rally Against Trump

Protesters are expected to gather in more than 2,600 cities and towns to oppose presidential actions they see as authoritarian.

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Colin Boyle @colinbphoto.bsky.social · 1d

After 8 a.m., Illinois State and Broadview Police let protesters into Beach Street according to witnesses. Then a slew of baton-wielding ISP officers entered the street, forced protesters off the street & arrested multiple people. Now folks r on sidewalks

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Douglas E. Welch @douglaswelch.bsky.social · 17h

Geez, if you ever wanted to
Destroy two branches of government, an neverending shutdown would be just the way to do it.

Jane Norman @janenorman.bsky.social · 1d

FEDERAL COURTS NEXT IN LINE IN SHUTDOWN: They will shift to "limited operations" on Monday, reports @jennifershutt.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/fede...

Federal court system to shift to limited operations during government shutdown

WASHINGTON — The federal courts will run out of funding “to sustain full, paid operations” Monday due to the ongoing government shutdown, though they “will maintain limited operations necessary to per...

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

SWANSON: If you look at data, the US is losing manufacturing jobs, spending on factory construction is down big, manufacturing is still shrinking as share of the economy. S&P Global estimates that tariffs will cost businesses upwards of $1.2t in 2025 ...

PETER NAVARRO: The economics are wrong

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ACLU @aclu.org · 18h

We refuse to accept President Trump's rampant abuses of power and disregard for our Constitution.

Today, we're showing up for our country en masse. Follow along.

Live Coverage: No Kings National Day of Action

Follow for live coverage of the nationwide peaceful protests to condemn President Trump's escalating abuses of power.

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Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 1d

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 1d

This is a profoundly absurd show of force that could put Californians directly in harm's way.

Flying live rounds over a busy highway without coordination between state, federal, and local partners isn't just wrong — it's dangerous.

New York Times: "Military Plans to Fire Artillery Over California Freeway on Saturday"

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Douglas E. Welch @douglaswelch.bsky.social · 1d

At this point Trump may be right. It seems he has capture the Supreme Court and dismissed Congress never to convene again. Sounds like a King to me. If only we’d done something to prevent it.

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Douglas E. Welch @douglaswelch.bsky.social · 1d

The only thing that makes sense these days is his senselessness. What is to be gained by this action?

Douglas E. Welch @douglaswelch.bsky.social · 1d

I am not sure Johnson ever intends to convene the House of every again. Supposedly there are remedies for this that I would love to see invoked.

Douglas E. Welch @douglaswelch.bsky.social · 1d

I spent 6 years building a ridiculous wooden pixel display via Ben Holmen [Shared]

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This image depicts a recording studio setup, likely for voice-over or audio production. The main focus is on a complex microphone array mounted on a wall, consisting of a grid of numerous small microphones attached to a wooden panel with dark gray framing. To the left of the microphone array is a large camera mounted on a tripod, with numerous cables running from it and around the studio.

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Douglas E. Welch @douglaswelch.bsky.social · 1d

Graffiti, Adelaide, Australia

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A long, angled wall covered in vibrant graffiti art is shown from a low perspective, extending upwards and to the right. The wall is a patchwork of colorful spray paint in various styles and patterns, creating a dense, chaotic visual texture. A metal railing with vertical bars runs along the top of the wall, following its incline. The foreground shows a dark asphalt road, contrasting with the bright colors of the graffiti. Parts of the wall are obscured by shadows, and the sky above is a clear blue with some scattered clouds. The word "PROS" is clearly visible in white and gray paint on the wall.

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Douglas E. Welch @douglaswelch.bsky.social · 2d

Historical Cooking Books: Simple Italian cookery (192) by Mabel Earl McGinnis – 24 in a series – My Word with Douglas E. Welch

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#cook #cooking #cookbook #history #food #recipes #food

This image is a scan of the title page of a book. The page is primarily white with black text arranged vertically. The title of the book, "SIMPLE ITALIAN COOKERY," is printed in large, bold, decorative font, with “ITALIAN” being slightly smaller in size. Below the title, in a smaller, simpler font, is the author's name, "ANTONIA ISOLA." A small, ornate design featuring Greek lettering and foliage is centered below the author's name. The bottom of the page contains the publishing information, reading "HARPER & BROTHERS NEW YORK AND LONDON" followed by "M-C-M-X-I."

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Douglas E. Welch @douglaswelch.bsky.social · 2d

Trinity Church, Adelaide, Australia

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A wide shot of a large, stone church building under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. The church has a classic, gothic architectural style with pointed arched windows and a tall, square bell tower on the right side. The building is constructed from light-colored stone blocks, and has a steeply pitched roof. A cross is visible on the front of the building, above the central doorway. A clock face is visible on the tower, showing the time.

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Douglas E. Welch @douglaswelch.bsky.social · 3d

City Scene, Adelaide, Australia

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Douglas E. Welch @douglaswelch.bsky.social · 3d

Right-wing extremist violence has been more frequent and more lethal than left-wing violence. The number of extremist groups is substantial and skewed toward the right, although a count of organizations does not necessarily reflect incidents of violence.

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Right-wing extremist violence is more frequent and more deadly than left-wing violence − what the data shows

Donald Trump and top administration officials confidently assert that left-wing political violence is a huge problem in the US. They’re wrong, say researchers who study extremism.

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Douglas E. Welch @douglaswelch.bsky.social · 4d

Reimagining Ergonomics With The Ergonomic Chair via Design Milk [Shared]

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Douglas E. Welch @douglaswelch.bsky.social · 4d

New Design: Winter Sunset, Ohio, 2004 2 Prints and Products – “A peaceful touch of nature for the holiday season.”

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Douglas E. Welch @douglaswelch.bsky.social · 4d

108 North Terrace, Adelaide, Australia

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The image is a close-up, monochromatic shot of a building's exterior featuring large, metallic numerals. The numbers "108" are prominently displayed, appearing raised and three-dimensional against a textured, dark gray background. The background consists of vertically aligned, rectangular metal panels secured with visible screws or bolts. To the right of the numbers, a partially visible doorway or entryway suggests depth and leads into a darker space with what looks like a metal grate. The overall composition is industrial and minimalist, with a focus on texture and form.

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Douglas E. Welch @douglaswelch.bsky.social · 5d

Recently Purchased: "Cheery Christmas Greeting" with Robins and Christmas Tree (1902) Greeting Cards and More

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