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An old retired lady with too many sheepskins on the wall, no cats, and not enough books in the house. This is the first computer I ever ran. The stars shine the brightest when the night is the darkest.
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STATEMENT FROM @CAGovernor GAVIN NEWSOM: "This decision betrays the American people and cements the Republican Party's status as the pro-pollution party. If this reckless decision survives legal challenges, it will lead to more deadly wildfires, more extreme heat deaths, more climate-driven floods and droughts, and greater threats to communities nationwide — all while the EPA dismisses the overwhelming science that has protected public health for decades. "Donald Trump may put corporate greed ahead of communities and families, but California will not stand by — we will sue to challenge this illegal action, and we will continue fighting climate pollution here in our state. We will continue to lead because the lives and livelihoods of our people depend on it."
February 12, 2026 at 8:58 PM
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Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Birds&Bugs and the alt theme is #EverydayBirds so I reckon this one ticks both boxes.

A Great tit offering evidence that they are mainly insectivorous in summer.

#birds #photography
A great tit (Parus major) on the ground among foliage, with a small green caterpillar in its bill.
February 12, 2026 at 11:03 AM
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Apparently, Tesla moved from California to Texas so they can dump toxic waste water on their neighbors without fear of any consequences.
February 12, 2026 at 6:34 AM
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Celebrating Mary Sherman Morgan--America's first female rocket scientist--on #NationalInventorsDay!

She invented the liquid fuel Hydyne in 1957. Its most famous use came on 31 Jan 1958, when a Juno I rocket powered by Hydyne launched Explorer 1, America’s first successful satellite.

#WomenInSTEM
Split-image historical photograph honoring Mary Sherman Morgan (1921–2004), the pioneering American rocket fuel scientist and America's first female rocket scientist, who invented the high-energy liquid propellant Hydyne in 1957 at Rocketdyne (North American Aviation). Hydyne (a blend of unsymmetrical dimethylhydrazine and diethylenetriamine) provided the critical extra thrust needed for the Jupiter-C (later renamed Juno I) rocket to successfully launch Explorer 1, the United States' first satellite, into orbit on January 31, 1958—helping the U.S. catch up in the early Space Race. On the left: A black-and-white portrait of a young Mary Sherman Morgan in the 1950s, seated at a desk in an office or lab setting. She wears cat-eye glasses, a light-colored blouse, a necklace, and a ring, smiling warmly and looking just right of the camera. She sits in front of an open book and is holding a pencil, with office equipment in the background. On the right: A dramatic color night-launch photograph of the Jupiter-C rocket (with "UE" markings visible on the body) blasting off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, in 1958. The rocket stands tall against a dark sky, illuminated by intense flames and bright exhaust plumes at liftoff, with billowing orange-white fire and smoke at the base as it ascends, symbolizing the successful orbital insertion powered by Morgan's innovative Hydyne fuel. This pairing highlights her behind-the-scenes contributions to one of the defining moments in space history (often overlooked). #MaryShermanMorgan #Hydyne #Explorer1 #WomenInSTEM #SpaceRace #NASA #WomenInScienceDay #IDWGS
February 11, 2026 at 11:09 PM
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The news is the latest sign of the FDA's heightened scrutiny of vaccines using mRNA technology, which science-denier RFK Jr has criticized before and after becoming the nation's top health official.
FDA refuses Moderna's application for new mRNA flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
www.cbsnews.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:32 PM
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I'm going to laugh so hard at the Bad Bunny hating Christian Nationalists if Jesus ever shows up for the Second Coming only speaking Aramaic.
February 12, 2026 at 3:14 AM
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From @wired.com: “Federal records reveal ICE is secretly expanding into 150+ facilities across nearly every state — many near schools, medical offices, and places of worship… DHS asked the General Services Administration to hide lease listings and bypass normal procedures…”🤔
February 12, 2026 at 3:52 AM
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🎉 Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science 🔬

On 11 February, we celebrate the important contributions of women to the STEM disciplines.

Find out more about CERN’s #WomenInScience2026, where we feature six scientists: home.cern/news/news/kn...
February 11, 2026 at 8:30 AM
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“If all the names in the Epstein files are released then our entire system will collapse.”

Works for me.
February 10, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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The Armenian Genocide is a historical fact. Vice President Vance can delete his post, but he can't erase history. His decision to ignore the facts is beyond disrespectful to the Armenian community and the millions killed in the Armenian Genocide.
Vance Acknowledges Armenian Genocide, Then Deletes Post, Igniting Outrage
By deleting the social-media post, Vice President JD Vance upset Armenians after a historic visit.
www.wsj.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:10 PM
blue-chooser116.bsky.social
#gardeningFeed, #gardening Are there supposed to be Amazon advertisments on Blue, made to look like posts? There are several in the gardening, feed it appears.
February 10, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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Just another beautiful sunset in Destin- enjoy! #usa #destin #crepuscularrays #sunset #sunsetphotos #photography #photos #thegulf
Crepuscular rays at sunset radiating out from the bottom right of the photo with the sun on the horizon and a couple standing just beyond the sand dune in the foreground silhouetted watching the sun going down
February 9, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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February 9, 2026 at 2:39 PM
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Pray the measles away…..

www.npr.org/2026/02/08/n...
March for Life attendees may have been exposed to measles, DC Health warns
D.C. health officials are contacting people possibly exposed to measles at the March for Life in January, as confirmed cases rise nationwide.
www.npr.org
February 9, 2026 at 12:43 PM
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The bee stings will continue until morale improves

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Office buzz: UK employers turn to beehives to boost workplace wellbeing
Providers report rise in demand as companies seek mental health benefits and increased sense of community
www.theguardian.com
February 8, 2026 at 10:15 PM
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Tied to the "March for Life"
www.nbcwashington.com/news/health/...
Multiple potential measles exposures in DC: Check sites and dates
DC Health said Saturday it was notified of multiple people with confirmed cases of measles who visited a variety of locations in the District. Officials did not specify exactly how many infected peopl...
www.nbcwashington.com
February 8, 2026 at 7:28 PM
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Mark Your Calendars !

FEBRUARY 28, 2026
Don't forget to look up the planets will drift quietly across the sky, reminding us how beautifully the universe can align.
February 8, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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So much to love about these Succulent Wild Women at the San Diego Botanic Garden. June 2024, iPhone 13
#SARK #succulents #garden #phonephotography #califlower #roadtrip #bloomscrolling
Photo of a living succulent sculpture of a woman dancing in a long dress. The wire frame of the sculpture is visible in some places, and the rest of the piece looks as though it is composed of living plants with a ceramic face.
February 8, 2026 at 5:38 PM
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Making the US Olympic Team does not require you to be a cheerleader for the Trump administration.
February 8, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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Congress has the power to subpoena witnesses, hold public hearings, and establish an independent commission to review the Epstein files.

What remains unclear is whether lawmakers have the political will to use those tools.
February 8, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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International women doing synchrotron science!♀️👩🏼‍🔬 Hunting for pentavalent uranium ☢️ in the most unlikely of mineralogical places, eating cheese and having an all-round jolly good time at @esrf.fr @hzdr.bsky.social 🇫🇷🇬🇧🇺🇸 #uranium #rocks
February 7, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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HAPPY BAD BUNNY DAY, AMERICA. ENJOY!!! —GOVERNOR GCN
February 7, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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Photographer's Unique Image of a Flying Fox Carrying its Pup Mid-Flight
Flying fox mother carries her pup in a rare shot by Chris Bray on Christmas Island.
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February 7, 2026 at 3:59 AM
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Tomorrow is a Dad-Daughter Day for us.

We're going to see the film To Kill A Mockingbird at a retro theater in our town square.

It's a special film for us. We read that book to each other at night when she was 12 years old.

Then we're going out to dinner...Dad's treat.

I can't wait.❤️
February 7, 2026 at 10:43 PM
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Shot/chaser!

Within 3 hours of this tweet, we've had three massive flares!!

X8.1 🔆
X1.5 🔆
X2.7 🔆

Wow this could be an exciting week
February 2, 2026 at 12:51 AM