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Cheryl Arbonies
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volts.wtf
Today on Volts: I've had more requests to cover this than almost any other topic in the pod's history, so now, at long last, balcony solar! We dig into how "plug-in solar" took off in Europe & how it's making its way to the US, starting in Utah. Backyard DIY types rejoice!
What's the deal with balcony solar?
Cora Stryker joins me to explain how "plug-in" solar took Europe by storm and is finally, via Utah (?), making its way to America.
www.volts.wtf
November 26, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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sabs.bsky.social
this might be the saddest story I've ever written, about a seal that I will be thinking about for a long, long time.
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Why Won’t Nora The Leopard Seal Abandon Her Dead Pups? | Defector
In the fall of 2021, Renato Borras-Chavez, a marine mammal ecologist at the University of Rhode Island, spotted a leopard seal on an ice floe. Borras-Chavez was on a research expedition to a glacial f...
defector.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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phillipspobrien.bsky.social
Hi All, Just sent out this free piece. The controversial Bloomberg piece is the perfect example of why we must stop making excuses for Trump. Trump has reconfirmed that Witkoff was doing what he wanted and that Witkoff is soon off to Moscow to represent the USA. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
The Bloomberg Story Demonstrated Just How Much Some People Will Make Excuses For Trump
Hi All,
open.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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adoptabledogs.bsky.social
Rocky 🐕
Adult male Rough Collie mix
Adoptable from Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter of McLeod County (Hutchinson, MN)

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/rocky-79684128/mn/hutchinson/heart-of-minnesota-animal-shelter-of-mcleod-county-mn79/
Rocky is a Adult Rough Collie mix described as: Affectionate, Athletic, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Playful, Loyal and Smart Rocky is a Adult Rough Collie mix described as: Affectionate, Athletic, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Playful, Loyal and Smart Rocky is a Adult Rough Collie mix described as: Affectionate, Athletic, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Playful, Loyal and Smart Rocky is a Adult Rough Collie mix described as: Affectionate, Athletic, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Playful, Loyal and Smart
November 26, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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pauljwillson.bsky.social
Drama over Llangorse
November 26, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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adoptabledogs.bsky.social
Buddy 🐶
Young male German Shepherd Dog
Adoptable from Boost4paws (tannersville, PA)

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/buddy-79683839/pa/tannersville/boost4paws-pa1321/
Buddy is a Young German Shepherd Dog described as: Affectionate, Friendly, Smart, Athletic and Sweet
November 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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adoptabledogs.bsky.social
Africa 🐕
Adult female Dachshund mix
Adoptable from Friends of Humane Services in Tijuana (San Ysidro, CA)

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/africa-79684038/ca/san-ysidro/friends-of-humane-services-in-tijuana-ca1636/
Africa is a Adult Dachshund mix described as: Affectionate, Social and Loves Africa is a Adult Dachshund mix described as: Affectionate, Social and Loves Africa is a Adult Dachshund mix described as: Affectionate, Social and Loves Africa is a Adult Dachshund mix described as: Affectionate, Social and Loves
November 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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adoptabledogs.bsky.social
5 🐶
Baby female Shepherd mix
Adoptable from El Paso Animal Services (El Paso, TX)

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/5-79682808/tx/el-paso/el-paso-animal-services-tx2471/
5 is a Baby Shepherd mix
November 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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lesleylovesnature.bsky.social
Jelly Ear fungi growing on Elder
#WildWebsWednesday
Brown Jelly Ear Fungi growing up an Elderly branch
November 26, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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adoptabledogs.bsky.social
Mushroom 🦮
Young female Yorkshire Terrier mix
Adoptable from Gabby's Animal Rescue Inc (Visalia, CA)

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/mushroom-79682919/ca/visalia/gabbys-animal-rescue-inc-ca2845/
Mushroom is a Young Yorkshire Terrier mix
November 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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kevinmkruse.bsky.social
Are you still massively against me breaking into your home and stealing all your stuff so I can sell it or have you moved more towards acceptance?
mitsuhiko.at Armin Ronacher @mitsuhiko.at · 2d
Is this platform still massively against AI or has it moved more towards acceptance?
November 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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robin-hood.bsky.social
Shhhh. Zzzzzzzz
Little black and white dog sleeping on pillows.
November 26, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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toddwoody.bsky.social
New: As the Trump administration eliminates incentives for energy-efficient appliances, California is joining New York and Boston to spur a market for affordable electric window heat pumps and battery-equipped induction stoves to decarbonize housing. Free link.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
As Federal Support Withers, California Invests in Cheap Heat Pumps
The state is allocating more than $100 million to create demand for energy-efficient technologies that renters and low-income residents can afford.
www.bloomberg.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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adoptabledogs.bsky.social
Gato 🐶
Young male Pointer
Adoptable from Santa Barbara County Animal Services--Santa Barbara Shelter (Santa Barbara, CA)

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/gato-79671111/ca/santa-barbara/santa-barbara-county-animal-services-santa-barbara-shelter-ca63/
Gato is a Young Pointer
November 26, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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jbpritzker.bsky.social
What time do you get in?
thorbenson.bsky.social Thor Benson @thorbenson.bsky.social · 2d
Officially moving to Chicago tomorrow. I assume JB Pritzker will be waiting for me at the airport
November 25, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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jentaub.bsky.social
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November 26, 2025 at 2:38 AM
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cwebbonline.com
When they can’t bury the truth at the Capitol, they try to drown it in the river.

RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES
November 25, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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namelessactivist.bsky.social
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Deadly bird flu strain on Australian island
Scientists confirm a deadly strain of avian influenza has been detected in southern elephant seals on a remote Australian island.
au.news.yahoo.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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adoptabledogs.bsky.social
Annie 🐕
Adult female Whippet
Adoptable from L.A. County Animal Care Control: Agoura (Agoura, CA)

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/annie-79671271/ca/agoura/l-dot-a-county-animal-care-control-agoura-ca670/
Annie is a Adult Whippet
November 26, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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Laila 🐕
Adult female German Shepherd Dog mix
Adoptable from Marion County Animal Services (Ocala, FL)

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/laila-79671600/fl/ocala/marion-county-animal-services-fl581/
Laila is a Adult German Shepherd Dog mix
November 26, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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Misty 🐕
Young female Pit Bull Terrier mix
Adoptable from Fresno Humane Animal Services (Fresno, CA)

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/misty-79670040/ca/fresno/fresno-humane-animal-services-ca2390/
Misty is a Young Pit Bull Terrier mix
November 26, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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stevenbeschloss.bsky.social
No matter how long I live after we get through this dark chapter, I will never get over the immorality, the amorality, the corruption, the criminality and the cruelty in service to one of the worst humans to ever walk the earth.
November 26, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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Lola 🐶
Senior female Plott Hound mix
Adoptable from Doggie Harmony (Decatur, GA)

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/lola-79670498/ga/decatur/doggie-harmony-ga627/
Lola is a Senior Plott Hound mix
November 26, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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robedwards1.bsky.social
Fears for elephant seals as bird flu kills half of population in South Atlantic

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Fears for elephant seals as bird flu kills half of population in South Atlantic | Focusing on Wildlife
Bird flu has wiped out half of South Georgia’s breeding elephant seals, according to a study that warns of “serious implications” for the future of the species.
focusingonwildlife.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:05 AM