Stuart Aken
@stuartaken.bsky.social
Published writer. Photographer. Environment, science, humanist, walker, ancient & happily married. Find my work here: https://stuartaken.net/ I DO NOT follow DMs, porn, & users w/o profiles or posts.
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Here's another of my books that will be on sale in York. If you're anywhere near on 6th December, you could visit the York Book Fair fb.me/e/65ew3jRVT
and find lots of books for yourself or for others as gifts for Xmas.
#YorkBookFair2025
and find lots of books for yourself or for others as gifts for Xmas.
#YorkBookFair2025
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November 26, 2025 at 5:17 PM
#ourworldiswonderful; Tonight, I close with a shot from today's short walk in the Forest of Dean. This particular view wasn't possible previously and has become so only after significant thinning and felling of mature trees for timber. The small path centre bottom was formerly not visible.
November 26, 2025 at 5:36 PM
#ourworldiswonderful; Tonight, I close with a shot from today's short walk in the Forest of Dean. This particular view wasn't possible previously and has become so only after significant thinning and felling of mature trees for timber. The small path centre bottom was formerly not visible.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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November is Writing Your First Draft Month: Keep asking questions because people will always want to know the answer. Open with a question and don’t answer it until the end. – Lee Child
JudithBrilesBooks.com
#WritingCommunity #WritingTips #AmWriting #WritersOfInstagram #WritersLife
JudithBrilesBooks.com
#WritingCommunity #WritingTips #AmWriting #WritersOfInstagram #WritersLife
November 26, 2025 at 4:54 PM
November is Writing Your First Draft Month: Keep asking questions because people will always want to know the answer. Open with a question and don’t answer it until the end. – Lee Child
JudithBrilesBooks.com
#WritingCommunity #WritingTips #AmWriting #WritersOfInstagram #WritersLife
JudithBrilesBooks.com
#WritingCommunity #WritingTips #AmWriting #WritersOfInstagram #WritersLife
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"The Secrets of Morgarten" : Only a few more days at the practically #free price of 99p in the UK. A #BlackFriday #Bargain #Ebook from the Dark Ages. #MedievalMystery
Fill your Kindles! #BookSky📚💙
➡️ mybook.to/TSOMeb ⬅️
Fill your Kindles! #BookSky📚💙
➡️ mybook.to/TSOMeb ⬅️
November 26, 2025 at 4:41 PM
"The Secrets of Morgarten" : Only a few more days at the practically #free price of 99p in the UK. A #BlackFriday #Bargain #Ebook from the Dark Ages. #MedievalMystery
Fill your Kindles! #BookSky📚💙
➡️ mybook.to/TSOMeb ⬅️
Fill your Kindles! #BookSky📚💙
➡️ mybook.to/TSOMeb ⬅️
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Trump's economy is being held up by a massive AI bubble.
A recent study found that of 300 companies that owned generative AI tools, 95% reported zero return on their investments.
We will not entertain a bailout of these companies should this bubble pop.
A recent study found that of 300 companies that owned generative AI tools, 95% reported zero return on their investments.
We will not entertain a bailout of these companies should this bubble pop.
November 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Trump's economy is being held up by a massive AI bubble.
A recent study found that of 300 companies that owned generative AI tools, 95% reported zero return on their investments.
We will not entertain a bailout of these companies should this bubble pop.
A recent study found that of 300 companies that owned generative AI tools, 95% reported zero return on their investments.
We will not entertain a bailout of these companies should this bubble pop.
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Needs to be said over & over: Felon threatening lawmakers & endangering their lives for expressing their opinions is NOT OK.
Also needs to be clear: his dangerous rhetoric is based on lies and/or ignorance
The "crime" he's braying abt is them reminding the military of their duty to follow the law.
Also needs to be clear: his dangerous rhetoric is based on lies and/or ignorance
The "crime" he's braying abt is them reminding the military of their duty to follow the law.
Asking Soldiers to Obey the UCMJ Isn’t a Crime; But Trump Thinks it is.
Steady State | by Bruce G. Berton and Charles A. Ray
open.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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ADHD success starts with alignment. Parents set the tone — then school + coaches + therapists follow. When everyone rows in the same direction, kids don’t have to guess which way to go. Consistency IS the intervention. #ADHDParenting #Neurodiversity #LaunchFamily #ADHDSupport #ParentingTools
November 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
ADHD success starts with alignment. Parents set the tone — then school + coaches + therapists follow. When everyone rows in the same direction, kids don’t have to guess which way to go. Consistency IS the intervention. #ADHDParenting #Neurodiversity #LaunchFamily #ADHDSupport #ParentingTools
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In Post-Authenticity AI Age, Knowledge Institutions Matter More than Ever.
www.techpolicy.press/in-post-auth...
www.techpolicy.press/in-post-auth...
In Post-Authenticity AI Age, Knowledge Institutions Matter More than Ever | TechPolicy.Press
The pressing question is whether we can rebuild epistemic infrastructure before norms of authenticity decay beyond repair, writes John Wihbey.
www.techpolicy.press
November 26, 2025 at 4:41 PM
In Post-Authenticity AI Age, Knowledge Institutions Matter More than Ever.
www.techpolicy.press/in-post-auth...
www.techpolicy.press/in-post-auth...
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Best Microfiction 2026 nominations from @pictura.bsky.social 🎉 Congratulations to everyone, and good luck!
#writingcommunity
#writingcommunity
November 26, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Best Microfiction 2026 nominations from @pictura.bsky.social 🎉 Congratulations to everyone, and good luck!
#writingcommunity
#writingcommunity
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Bridlington north beach... ; )
#Yorkshire
#Yorkshire
November 22, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Bridlington north beach... ; )
#Yorkshire
#Yorkshire
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𝚃𝚘 𝚛𝚒𝚜𝚎 𝚋𝚎𝚢𝚘𝚗𝚍 𝚘𝚗𝚎𝚜𝚎𝚕𝚏 𝚒𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝚋𝚎 𝚍𝚒𝚜𝚙𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚎𝚍 𝚒𝚗𝚝𝚘 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚟𝚊𝚜𝚝: 𝚊 𝚖𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝 𝚞𝚗𝚋𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚍 𝚋𝚎𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚜 𝚊 𝚌𝚘𝚜𝚖𝚘𝚜 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚋𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚏𝚕𝚢 𝚛𝚎𝚖𝚎𝚖𝚋𝚎𝚛𝚜 𝚢𝚘𝚞.
#Ephemeral
#Ephemeral
November 25, 2025 at 2:48 PM
𝚃𝚘 𝚛𝚒𝚜𝚎 𝚋𝚎𝚢𝚘𝚗𝚍 𝚘𝚗𝚎𝚜𝚎𝚕𝚏 𝚒𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝚋𝚎 𝚍𝚒𝚜𝚙𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚎𝚍 𝚒𝚗𝚝𝚘 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚟𝚊𝚜𝚝: 𝚊 𝚖𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝 𝚞𝚗𝚋𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚍 𝚋𝚎𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚜 𝚊 𝚌𝚘𝚜𝚖𝚘𝚜 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚋𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚏𝚕𝚢 𝚛𝚎𝚖𝚎𝚖𝚋𝚎𝚛𝚜 𝚢𝚘𝚞.
#Ephemeral
#Ephemeral
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THE NEW VERSE NEWS @newversenews.bsky.social is proud and excited to announce its six nominees for the next round of Pushcart Prizes. newversenews.blogspot.com/2025/11/our-...
@literaryreport.bsky.social
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@blueskypoetry.bsky.social
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OUR PUSHCART PRIZE NOMINEES
The New Verse News presents politically progressive poetry on current events and topical issues.
newversenews.blogspot.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:21 AM
THE NEW VERSE NEWS @newversenews.bsky.social is proud and excited to announce its six nominees for the next round of Pushcart Prizes. newversenews.blogspot.com/2025/11/our-...
@literaryreport.bsky.social
@literarybulletin.bsky.social
@blueskypoetry.bsky.social
@literaryreport.bsky.social
@literarybulletin.bsky.social
@blueskypoetry.bsky.social
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#HorrorWritersChat Thanks Eryn! My favourite day of the week!
My book The Assassins Raven is still out in the world.
🗡 assassin
🛡 soldier
⚔ swords
🧙♂️ magic
🧝♂️ elves
🧟♂️ zombies
On Amazon if you have money.
On Itch if you don't.
anna-verner.itch.io
My book The Assassins Raven is still out in the world.
🗡 assassin
🛡 soldier
⚔ swords
🧙♂️ magic
🧝♂️ elves
🧟♂️ zombies
On Amazon if you have money.
On Itch if you don't.
anna-verner.itch.io
November 19, 2025 at 8:27 PM
#HorrorWritersChat Thanks Eryn! My favourite day of the week!
My book The Assassins Raven is still out in the world.
🗡 assassin
🛡 soldier
⚔ swords
🧙♂️ magic
🧝♂️ elves
🧟♂️ zombies
On Amazon if you have money.
On Itch if you don't.
anna-verner.itch.io
My book The Assassins Raven is still out in the world.
🗡 assassin
🛡 soldier
⚔ swords
🧙♂️ magic
🧝♂️ elves
🧟♂️ zombies
On Amazon if you have money.
On Itch if you don't.
anna-verner.itch.io
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Kiddie Speak Phonics Songs is now on Patreon!
For just $5/month, give your little one:
✨ AD-FREE phonics songs with stunning 3D animation
🎶 Full-length videos designed for toddlers & preschoolers
📚 BONUS: Free "Stranger Danger" Printable Workbook.
#kiddiespeak
www.patreon.com/posts/144375...
For just $5/month, give your little one:
✨ AD-FREE phonics songs with stunning 3D animation
🎶 Full-length videos designed for toddlers & preschoolers
📚 BONUS: Free "Stranger Danger" Printable Workbook.
#kiddiespeak
www.patreon.com/posts/144375...
D is for Dance | Phonics Song for Kids 💃 | Kiddie Speak Phonics Songs
Get more from Kiddie Speak Phonics Songs on Patreon
www.patreon.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Kiddie Speak Phonics Songs is now on Patreon!
For just $5/month, give your little one:
✨ AD-FREE phonics songs with stunning 3D animation
🎶 Full-length videos designed for toddlers & preschoolers
📚 BONUS: Free "Stranger Danger" Printable Workbook.
#kiddiespeak
www.patreon.com/posts/144375...
For just $5/month, give your little one:
✨ AD-FREE phonics songs with stunning 3D animation
🎶 Full-length videos designed for toddlers & preschoolers
📚 BONUS: Free "Stranger Danger" Printable Workbook.
#kiddiespeak
www.patreon.com/posts/144375...
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One of my very first attempts at traditional British style Illustrative Watercolour.
Around 12 years ago.with soft layered washes and natural blending with a wet on dry format.
Think it's probably my best attempt at that style.
Cold pressed paper.
Around 12 years ago.with soft layered washes and natural blending with a wet on dry format.
Think it's probably my best attempt at that style.
Cold pressed paper.
November 17, 2025 at 1:37 PM
One of my very first attempts at traditional British style Illustrative Watercolour.
Around 12 years ago.with soft layered washes and natural blending with a wet on dry format.
Think it's probably my best attempt at that style.
Cold pressed paper.
Around 12 years ago.with soft layered washes and natural blending with a wet on dry format.
Think it's probably my best attempt at that style.
Cold pressed paper.
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Renewables routinely generate more than half of U.K electricity.
They also generate thousands of jobs, reduce our exposure to volatile gas prices, and allow us to stick two fingers up to fossil-fueled dictators.
Leadership is knowing the way, showing the way, AND going the way…🇬🇧♻️⚡️👷👩🔧
They also generate thousands of jobs, reduce our exposure to volatile gas prices, and allow us to stick two fingers up to fossil-fueled dictators.
Leadership is knowing the way, showing the way, AND going the way…🇬🇧♻️⚡️👷👩🔧
November 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Renewables routinely generate more than half of U.K electricity.
They also generate thousands of jobs, reduce our exposure to volatile gas prices, and allow us to stick two fingers up to fossil-fueled dictators.
Leadership is knowing the way, showing the way, AND going the way…🇬🇧♻️⚡️👷👩🔧
They also generate thousands of jobs, reduce our exposure to volatile gas prices, and allow us to stick two fingers up to fossil-fueled dictators.
Leadership is knowing the way, showing the way, AND going the way…🇬🇧♻️⚡️👷👩🔧
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My team and I have been able to discern that sperm whales have their own alphabet and that this alphabet seems to be pillared by their own version of vowels. I’ve learned that humans are far from the only species intelligent and complex enough to develop a form of language and culture.
Opinion | I’m a Marine Biologist. This Is How I Talk to Whales.
www.nytimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
My team and I have been able to discern that sperm whales have their own alphabet and that this alphabet seems to be pillared by their own version of vowels. I’ve learned that humans are far from the only species intelligent and complex enough to develop a form of language and culture.
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Gorgeous
Contemporary landscape painter Sarah Jane Brown captures the dramatic beauty of her home on the Pembrokeshire Coast, West Wales #womensart
November 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Gorgeous
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November 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
So much for the Labour Green promise: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
More North Sea exploration to be allowed in new Labour plan - BBC News
The chancellor will unveil the North Sea Strategy in her Budget speech, the BBC understands.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
So much for the Labour Green promise: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
With the #AssistedDyingBill soon to be debated in the House of Lords, I just wrote to peers asking them to back choice, dignity, and compassion – you should too! #HumanistsUK humanists.uk/action/ask-t...
Ask the House of Lords to support assisted dying
Help us support the Assisted Dying Bill and stop the filibustering in the House of Lords. Raise the issue and send a message to peers today.
humanists.uk
November 26, 2025 at 4:33 PM
With the #AssistedDyingBill soon to be debated in the House of Lords, I just wrote to peers asking them to back choice, dignity, and compassion – you should too! #HumanistsUK humanists.uk/action/ask-t...