Emma Lewis
@petchary.bsky.social
I write. I read. Environmental defender. Bird fanatic. Born in London. Oxford alumna. Live in Kingston. petchary.wordpress.com. Also a member of the Global Voices community and on Substack. #StopDeepSeaMining #Arsenal
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Jimmy Cliff - Many Rivers To Cross
YouTube video by worldsgreatestmusic
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Too sad to post today because this man has left us.
#ManyRiversToCross
#JimmyCliff
Too sad to post today because this man has left us.
#ManyRiversToCross
#JimmyCliff
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“People learning how to access information despite restrictions,developing new ways of protecting themselves and networks.Digital surveillance is widespread, social media activity can lead to real-world consequences, knowing whom to trust…has become a necessary skill.”
“People learning how to access information despite restrictions,developing new ways of protecting themselves and networks.Digital surveillance is widespread, social media activity can lead to real-world consequences, knowing whom to trust…has become a necessary skill.”
genderit.org
November 25, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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“People learning how to access information despite restrictions,developing new ways of protecting themselves and networks.Digital surveillance is widespread, social media activity can lead to real-world consequences, knowing whom to trust…has become a necessary skill.”
“People learning how to access information despite restrictions,developing new ways of protecting themselves and networks.Digital surveillance is widespread, social media activity can lead to real-world consequences, knowing whom to trust…has become a necessary skill.”
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Common Seal. This is one of three seal pups that have been successfully released after rescue and recovery at the South Essex Wildlife Centre in the UK. Now able to hunt and eat perfectly and weighing over 30kg 🦭 Well done to all the staff involved and Thank you..
#seal #pup #wildlife #nature #seals
#seal #pup #wildlife #nature #seals
November 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Painted Dog (Aka African wild dog). Thank you Narendra Athnikar for sharing this super photo taken in South Luangwa NP in Zambia. #WildDog #AfricanWildDog #PaintedDog #dog #dogs #Zambia #wildlife #nature
November 24, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Painted Dog (Aka African wild dog). Thank you Narendra Athnikar for sharing this super photo taken in South Luangwa NP in Zambia. #WildDog #AfricanWildDog #PaintedDog #dog #dogs #Zambia #wildlife #nature
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The rhizome (root, essentially) of epiphytic polypody fern on old hazel in the woods.
This is rainforest.
This is rainforest.
November 25, 2025 at 5:42 AM
The rhizome (root, essentially) of epiphytic polypody fern on old hazel in the woods.
This is rainforest.
This is rainforest.
I definitely had a sense of this in #SriLanka
The dangerous rise of Buddhist extremism: ‘Attaining nirvana can wait’
The dangerous rise of Buddhist extremism: ‘Attaining nirvana can wait’
The long read: Still largely viewed as a peaceful philosophy, across much of south-east Asia, the religion has been weaponised to serve nationalist goals
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:45 AM
I definitely had a sense of this in #SriLanka
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
#SriLanka Buddhism is a cornerstone of national identity for the over 70%Sinhalese majority.The constitution grants Buddhism “the foremost place” often making the country’s religious minorities (Tamil Hindus, Muslims, Christians) feel like second-class citizens.
#SriLanka Buddhism is a cornerstone of national identity for the over 70%Sinhalese majority.The constitution grants Buddhism “the foremost place” often making the country’s religious minorities (Tamil Hindus, Muslims, Christians) feel like second-class citizens.
The dangerous rise of Buddhist extremism: ‘Attaining nirvana can wait’
The long read: Still largely viewed as a peaceful philosophy, across much of south-east Asia, the religion has been weaponised to serve nationalist goals
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:44 AM
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
#SriLanka Buddhism is a cornerstone of national identity for the over 70%Sinhalese majority.The constitution grants Buddhism “the foremost place” often making the country’s religious minorities (Tamil Hindus, Muslims, Christians) feel like second-class citizens.
#SriLanka Buddhism is a cornerstone of national identity for the over 70%Sinhalese majority.The constitution grants Buddhism “the foremost place” often making the country’s religious minorities (Tamil Hindus, Muslims, Christians) feel like second-class citizens.
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"A group of 17 South Africans allegedly duped into joining the notorious Russian mercenary group Wagner by Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla are not the first to be abandoned by the Zuma family wannabe-junta."
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
What a tangled web we weave..
What a tangled web we weave..
Jacob Zuma’s failed mercenary ambitions — from China to Russia, the road is littered with abandoned recruits | Daily Maverick
<p>A group of 17 South Africans allegedly duped into joining the notorious Russian mercenary group Wagner by Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla are not the first to be abandoned by the Zuma family wannabe-junta.<...
www.dailymaverick.co.za
November 25, 2025 at 5:00 AM
"A group of 17 South Africans allegedly duped into joining the notorious Russian mercenary group Wagner by Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla are not the first to be abandoned by the Zuma family wannabe-junta."
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"Cliff had no previous acting experience and his catalog, to that point, consisted mostly of upbeat songs and protest music. But he figured he could step into the role because he had known enough people like Martin."
With One Movie and Soundtrack, Jimmy Cliff Changed Reggae Forever (gift link):
With One Movie and Soundtrack, Jimmy Cliff Changed Reggae Forever (gift link):
With One Movie and Soundtrack, Jimmy Cliff Changed Reggae Forever
The 1972 film “The Harder They Come” and its accompanying soundtrack brought the genre out of Jamaica and helped pave the way for future stars.
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:00 AM
"Cliff had no previous acting experience and his catalog, to that point, consisted mostly of upbeat songs and protest music. But he figured he could step into the role because he had known enough people like Martin."
With One Movie and Soundtrack, Jimmy Cliff Changed Reggae Forever (gift link):
With One Movie and Soundtrack, Jimmy Cliff Changed Reggae Forever (gift link):
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The Harder They Come
YouTube video by Jimmy Cliff - Topic
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November 25, 2025 at 4:26 AM
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RIP Jimmy Cliff.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OChr...
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Jimmy Cliff - Vietnam -
YouTube video by Vacacion08
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November 25, 2025 at 4:55 AM
RIP Jimmy Cliff.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OChr...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OChr...
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RIP Jimmy Cliff, l have loved your music for many years. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TegL...
Jimmy Cliff performing "Many Rivers To Cross" on KCRW
YouTube video by KCRW
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November 25, 2025 at 4:57 AM
RIP Jimmy Cliff, l have loved your music for many years. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TegL...
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Car cette chanson a bercé notre adolescence !! ♥️
Ciao l'artiste Jimmy Cliff ! 🖤🖤
🎧 Jimmy Cliff - I Can See Clear Now
youtu.be/MrHxhQPOO2c?...
Ciao l'artiste Jimmy Cliff ! 🖤🖤
🎧 Jimmy Cliff - I Can See Clear Now
youtu.be/MrHxhQPOO2c?...
Jimmy Cliff - I Can See Clearly Now
YouTube video by JimmyCliffVEVO
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Car cette chanson a bercé notre adolescence !! ♥️
Ciao l'artiste Jimmy Cliff ! 🖤🖤
🎧 Jimmy Cliff - I Can See Clear Now
youtu.be/MrHxhQPOO2c?...
Ciao l'artiste Jimmy Cliff ! 🖤🖤
🎧 Jimmy Cliff - I Can See Clear Now
youtu.be/MrHxhQPOO2c?...
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Damn. Jimmy Cliff. oh man.
November 24, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Damn. Jimmy Cliff. oh man.
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🕊️🕊️🕊️
Jimmy Cliff has crossed over at 81 🌹 The reggae prophet who gave us "Many Rivers to Cross" is gone, but his voice will never die. From Jamaica to the world, he carried struggle, hope, and resistance in song. Rest in power, legend. 🌍🎶 #JimmyCliff #Reggae #RIP #Jamaica
Jimmy Cliff has crossed over at 81 🌹 The reggae prophet who gave us "Many Rivers to Cross" is gone, but his voice will never die. From Jamaica to the world, he carried struggle, hope, and resistance in song. Rest in power, legend. 🌍🎶 #JimmyCliff #Reggae #RIP #Jamaica
November 24, 2025 at 3:25 PM
🕊️🕊️🕊️
Jimmy Cliff has crossed over at 81 🌹 The reggae prophet who gave us "Many Rivers to Cross" is gone, but his voice will never die. From Jamaica to the world, he carried struggle, hope, and resistance in song. Rest in power, legend. 🌍🎶 #JimmyCliff #Reggae #RIP #Jamaica
Jimmy Cliff has crossed over at 81 🌹 The reggae prophet who gave us "Many Rivers to Cross" is gone, but his voice will never die. From Jamaica to the world, he carried struggle, hope, and resistance in song. Rest in power, legend. 🌍🎶 #JimmyCliff #Reggae #RIP #Jamaica
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This December, the world meets in Nairobi for #UNEA7, where nations come together to advance sustainable solutions for a resilient planet.
📅 8–12 December 2025
Get all the event details here: www.unep.org/environmenta...
📅 8–12 December 2025
Get all the event details here: www.unep.org/environmenta...
November 25, 2025 at 4:42 AM
This December, the world meets in Nairobi for #UNEA7, where nations come together to advance sustainable solutions for a resilient planet.
📅 8–12 December 2025
Get all the event details here: www.unep.org/environmenta...
📅 8–12 December 2025
Get all the event details here: www.unep.org/environmenta...
VIDEO: 🇨🇳 Chinese humanoid robot sets world record with three-day walk
A Chinese robot has entered the Guinness World Records after completing a three-day, 100-kilometre trek, the longest reported distance ever walked by a humanoid machine
A Chinese robot has entered the Guinness World Records after completing a three-day, 100-kilometre trek, the longest reported distance ever walked by a humanoid machine
November 25, 2025 at 4:46 AM
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What's behind Nigeria's kidnapping crisis?
AFP looks at the evolution of mass kidnappings in Africa's most populous country
u.afp.com/ShpW
AFP looks at the evolution of mass kidnappings in Africa's most populous country
u.afp.com/ShpW
November 25, 2025 at 4:41 AM
What's behind Nigeria's kidnapping crisis?
AFP looks at the evolution of mass kidnappings in Africa's most populous country
u.afp.com/ShpW
AFP looks at the evolution of mass kidnappings in Africa's most populous country
u.afp.com/ShpW
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In loving memory of my calico cat, Polar
My calico cat Polar was a beautiful cat, a very vocal cat with a personality that took me months to decipher, understand and adapt to. She was obedient one day and a rampaging,...
My calico cat Polar was a beautiful cat, a very vocal cat with a personality that took me months to decipher, understand and adapt to. She was obedient one day and a rampaging,...
In loving memory of my calico cat, Polar
My calico cat Polar was a beautiful cat, a very vocal cat with a personality that took me months to decipher, understand and adapt to. She was obedient one day and a rampaging,...
jamaipanese.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:12 AM
In loving memory of my calico cat, Polar
My calico cat Polar was a beautiful cat, a very vocal cat with a personality that took me months to decipher, understand and adapt to. She was obedient one day and a rampaging,...
My calico cat Polar was a beautiful cat, a very vocal cat with a personality that took me months to decipher, understand and adapt to. She was obedient one day and a rampaging,...
I am thrilled. 😬
Chinese humanoid robot's 3-day walk sets world record.
A Chinese humanoid robot has completed a three-day, 100-kilometre trek, the longest reported distance walked by a humanoid machine. AgiBot A2 set off from the eastern city of Suzhou on November 10 and arriving at Shanghai's Bund on November 13
A Chinese humanoid robot has completed a three-day, 100-kilometre trek, the longest reported distance walked by a humanoid machine. AgiBot A2 set off from the eastern city of Suzhou on November 10 and arriving at Shanghai's Bund on November 13
November 25, 2025 at 4:40 AM
I am thrilled. 😬
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Goodnight my #bluesky friends! Have a peaceful evening, much love✨️💙🌊🦋🫶✨️
"I never really understood the word ‘loneliness’. As far as I was concerned, I was in an orgy with the sky and the ocean, and with nature"
- Bjork
#sunset #eastcoastkin #photography #nature #islandlife #westcoast #ALTpoetry
"I never really understood the word ‘loneliness’. As far as I was concerned, I was in an orgy with the sky and the ocean, and with nature"
- Bjork
#sunset #eastcoastkin #photography #nature #islandlife #westcoast #ALTpoetry
November 25, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Goodnight my #bluesky friends! Have a peaceful evening, much love✨️💙🌊🦋🫶✨️
"I never really understood the word ‘loneliness’. As far as I was concerned, I was in an orgy with the sky and the ocean, and with nature"
- Bjork
#sunset #eastcoastkin #photography #nature #islandlife #westcoast #ALTpoetry
"I never really understood the word ‘loneliness’. As far as I was concerned, I was in an orgy with the sky and the ocean, and with nature"
- Bjork
#sunset #eastcoastkin #photography #nature #islandlife #westcoast #ALTpoetry
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
What a tangled web we weave..
What a tangled web we weave..
Jacob Zuma’s failed mercenary ambitions — from China to Russia, the road is littered with abandoned recruits | Daily Maverick
<p>A group of 17 South Africans allegedly duped into joining the notorious Russian mercenary group Wagner by Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla are not the first to be abandoned by the Zuma family wannabe-junta.<...
www.dailymaverick.co.za
November 25, 2025 at 4:35 AM
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
What a tangled web we weave..
What a tangled web we weave..
youtu.be/kGeCeK85sUg?...
Too sad to post today because this man has left us.
#ManyRiversToCross
#JimmyCliff
Too sad to post today because this man has left us.
#ManyRiversToCross
#JimmyCliff
Jimmy Cliff - Many Rivers To Cross
YouTube video by worldsgreatestmusic
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 12:11 AM
youtu.be/kGeCeK85sUg?...
Too sad to post today because this man has left us.
#ManyRiversToCross
#JimmyCliff
Too sad to post today because this man has left us.
#ManyRiversToCross
#JimmyCliff
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Did you know that, although very convincing, the answers of AI models can be completely false?
Learn how to verify AI-generated content in our open-access course ➡️ u.afp.com/AIdetection
Learn how to verify AI-generated content in our open-access course ➡️ u.afp.com/AIdetection
November 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Did you know that, although very convincing, the answers of AI models can be completely false?
Learn how to verify AI-generated content in our open-access course ➡️ u.afp.com/AIdetection
Learn how to verify AI-generated content in our open-access course ➡️ u.afp.com/AIdetection