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Welcome! It's great meeting you! It's bagel time. Join with your favourite snack (and/or) favourite tasty beverage. Enjoy your stay.
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This is amazing information
Olympic gold medals are mostly made up of silver — with six grams of thin gold plating on the outside. Movements in the precious metal markets in the run-up to this year’s Games in Italy have drawn new attention to their value.
What an Olympic Medal Is Worth
The market value of Olympic medals has more than doubled since the 2024 Paris Games because of a surge in precious metal prices.
nyti.ms
February 8, 2026 at 3:49 AM
This is amazing information
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From Uganda for #BirdsSeenIn2026
Black-billed Weaver a distinctive African forest bird. Found in montane forests, they forage in dense undergrowth for insects and fruits, usually in pairs, and have a "sizzling" song. markscheflen.com #birdseenin2026 #bwindiimpenetrableforest #birds #biodiversity #conservationphotography #bird
January 25, 2026 at 9:05 PM
From Uganda for #BirdsSeenIn2026
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The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
January 25, 2026 at 5:39 PM
The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
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January 25, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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People in the sun - Edward Hopper, 1960.
Source : Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washinghton 🇺🇸
Source : Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washinghton 🇺🇸
January 25, 2026 at 6:05 AM
People in the sun - Edward Hopper, 1960.
Source : Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washinghton 🇺🇸
Source : Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washinghton 🇺🇸
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Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by Border Patrol agents on Saturday, was a registered nurse who worked in the ICU at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Minneapolis. “He wanted to be helpful, to help humanity and have a career that was a force of good in the world,” a colleague said. trib.al/0Yb3jXF
January 25, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by Border Patrol agents on Saturday, was a registered nurse who worked in the ICU at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Minneapolis. “He wanted to be helpful, to help humanity and have a career that was a force of good in the world,” a colleague said. trib.al/0Yb3jXF
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A wonderful little video for #BirdsSeenIn2026
January 25, 2026 at 5:41 PM
A wonderful little video for #BirdsSeenIn2026
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A barred spiral galaxy, observed with the Hubble Space Telescope in the COSMOS survey.
It is at redshift 0.26 (lookback time 3.15 billion years) with coordinates (150.69555, 2.55372).
47 volunteers classified this galaxy in Galaxy Zoo: Hubble.
It is at redshift 0.26 (lookback time 3.15 billion years) with coordinates (150.69555, 2.55372).
47 volunteers classified this galaxy in Galaxy Zoo: Hubble.
January 24, 2026 at 7:20 PM
A barred spiral galaxy, observed with the Hubble Space Telescope in the COSMOS survey.
It is at redshift 0.26 (lookback time 3.15 billion years) with coordinates (150.69555, 2.55372).
47 volunteers classified this galaxy in Galaxy Zoo: Hubble.
It is at redshift 0.26 (lookback time 3.15 billion years) with coordinates (150.69555, 2.55372).
47 volunteers classified this galaxy in Galaxy Zoo: Hubble.
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One of a group of new small paintings created for my solo show. They're 4" square. On view at LeMieux Galleries in NOLA through Feb 21st and online: lemieuxgalleries.com
"Eternal"
Acrylic on canvas
4" x 4"
#art #painting #surrealism #birds #nature #contemporaryart
"Eternal"
Acrylic on canvas
4" x 4"
#art #painting #surrealism #birds #nature #contemporaryart
January 22, 2026 at 2:14 PM
One of a group of new small paintings created for my solo show. They're 4" square. On view at LeMieux Galleries in NOLA through Feb 21st and online: lemieuxgalleries.com
"Eternal"
Acrylic on canvas
4" x 4"
#art #painting #surrealism #birds #nature #contemporaryart
"Eternal"
Acrylic on canvas
4" x 4"
#art #painting #surrealism #birds #nature #contemporaryart
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I'm seeing a few Welsh sites this #TombTuesday, so to join in here is lovely Carreg Samson on the Pembrokeshire coast. The huge capstone was put in place by St Samson of Dol, using only his little fingernail ...
January 20, 2026 at 11:40 AM
I'm seeing a few Welsh sites this #TombTuesday, so to join in here is lovely Carreg Samson on the Pembrokeshire coast. The huge capstone was put in place by St Samson of Dol, using only his little fingernail ...
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From the Netherlands for #BirdsSeenIn2026
Black Woodpecker - Mensinghe 2026 #birdstagram
#nuts_about_birds
#birdwatching
#birds
#your_best_birds
#nuts_about_birds
#birdwatching
#birds
#your_best_birds
January 20, 2026 at 12:55 PM
From the Netherlands for #BirdsSeenIn2026
Just for fun! This doesn't mean anything. But just a wee lil' game. What would your name be? Comment your answer or just have a good private chuckle 🤭 it's up to you. 😃
January 19, 2026 at 4:16 AM
Just for fun! This doesn't mean anything. But just a wee lil' game. What would your name be? Comment your answer or just have a good private chuckle 🤭 it's up to you. 😃
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One of a group of small paintings in my solo show right now. On View at LeMieux Galleries in NOLA now through Feb 21st. Online at: www.lemieuxgalleries.com/show/lemieux...
"Momentary"
Acrylic on canvas
4" x 4"
#art #painting #surrealism #horses #nature #contemporaryart
"Momentary"
Acrylic on canvas
4" x 4"
#art #painting #surrealism #horses #nature #contemporaryart
January 18, 2026 at 10:37 PM
One of a group of small paintings in my solo show right now. On View at LeMieux Galleries in NOLA now through Feb 21st. Online at: www.lemieuxgalleries.com/show/lemieux...
"Momentary"
Acrylic on canvas
4" x 4"
#art #painting #surrealism #horses #nature #contemporaryart
"Momentary"
Acrylic on canvas
4" x 4"
#art #painting #surrealism #horses #nature #contemporaryart
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Northern Lights 2026: When To See The Best Northern Lights Until 2035
Northern Lights 2026: When To See The Best Northern Lights Until 2035
A mix of dark skies, equinox geometry and the solar cycle makes March 2026 likely the last best chance of the 2020s to see the northern lights at their best.
www.forbes.com
January 18, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Northern Lights 2026: When To See The Best Northern Lights Until 2035
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WINTER POLLEN CORONAS: Most trees disperse their pollen in springtime. The Ashe Juniper trees of Texas, however, are strange and different. spaceweathergallery2.com/indiv_upload... spaceweather.com
January 18, 2026 at 1:56 PM
WINTER POLLEN CORONAS: Most trees disperse their pollen in springtime. The Ashe Juniper trees of Texas, however, are strange and different. spaceweathergallery2.com/indiv_upload... spaceweather.com
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A smooth galaxy, observed with the Apache Point 2.5m Telescope in the SDSS survey.
It is at redshift 0.059 (lookback time 819.8 million years) with coordinates (145.04753, 0.23775).
52 volunteers classified this galaxy in Galaxy Zoo 2.
It is at redshift 0.059 (lookback time 819.8 million years) with coordinates (145.04753, 0.23775).
52 volunteers classified this galaxy in Galaxy Zoo 2.
January 17, 2026 at 11:24 PM
A smooth galaxy, observed with the Apache Point 2.5m Telescope in the SDSS survey.
It is at redshift 0.059 (lookback time 819.8 million years) with coordinates (145.04753, 0.23775).
52 volunteers classified this galaxy in Galaxy Zoo 2.
It is at redshift 0.059 (lookback time 819.8 million years) with coordinates (145.04753, 0.23775).
52 volunteers classified this galaxy in Galaxy Zoo 2.
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Dunnock seen at South Stack RSPB a few days ago in Wales for #BirdsSeenIn2026
January 18, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Dunnock seen at South Stack RSPB a few days ago in Wales for #BirdsSeenIn2026
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A snowstorm has snarled air travel in New York City, while western New York braces for even heavier snowfall later on Sunday.
Snowstorm Snarls Air Traffic In New York City—Here’s Where Flights Are Getting Canceled
A snowstorm has snarled air travel in New York City, while western New York braces for even heavier snowfall later on Sunday.
www.forbes.com
January 18, 2026 at 9:20 PM
A snowstorm has snarled air travel in New York City, while western New York braces for even heavier snowfall later on Sunday.
Sunset over the Pacific tonight. Beautiful and amazing. I love the colours and reflections of the sunset on the water.
January 19, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Sunset over the Pacific tonight. Beautiful and amazing. I love the colours and reflections of the sunset on the water.
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Beginning Feb. 1, domestic air travelers will have to pay $45 to use the TSA ConfirmID tool if they are not compliant with REAL ID, which went into effect in May.
Air Travelers Without REAL ID Will Soon Face $45 Fee At Airports
Beginning Feb. 1, domestic air travelers will have to pay $45 to use the TSA ConfirmID tool if they are not compliant with REAL ID, which went into effect in May.
www.forbes.com
January 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Beginning Feb. 1, domestic air travelers will have to pay $45 to use the TSA ConfirmID tool if they are not compliant with REAL ID, which went into effect in May.
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It's snowing and we're Live!!! Come on in and pray for more snow tomorrow when we'll also be live!
January 17, 2026 at 6:05 PM
It's snowing and we're Live!!! Come on in and pray for more snow tomorrow when we'll also be live!
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Holding on in these difficult times…It’s Caturday. It will be alright.
#caturday #cats #musing #Hedgewatch #holdontolove
#caturday #cats #musing #Hedgewatch #holdontolove
January 17, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Holding on in these difficult times…It’s Caturday. It will be alright.
#caturday #cats #musing #Hedgewatch #holdontolove
#caturday #cats #musing #Hedgewatch #holdontolove