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"Look Out, Look Over, Look Up" Barely White (2025)
on.soundcloud.com/eVKODr87GuXl...
"Corporal Mortification's Court Martial (Let's Blow Up The Holidays)" Barely White (2025)
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2 Xmas 2025 demos, part of a linear Drumpf 2.0 musical saga! @djrobertdrake.bsky.social
on.soundcloud.com/eVKODr87GuXl...
"Corporal Mortification's Court Martial (Let's Blow Up The Holidays)" Barely White (2025)
on.soundcloud.com/P65jN15IEDUd...
2 Xmas 2025 demos, part of a linear Drumpf 2.0 musical saga! @djrobertdrake.bsky.social
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LAZARUS DIGITAL SINGLE RELEASED GLOBALLY TEN YEARS AGO TODAY
“Ain’t that just like me...”
Following the UK premiere of David Bowie’s Lazarus single on the BBC on 17th December 2015, Lazarus was released worldwide as a digital single the following day.
📸 Jimmy King
#LazarusSingle #LazarusBowie
“Ain’t that just like me...”
Following the UK premiere of David Bowie’s Lazarus single on the BBC on 17th December 2015, Lazarus was released worldwide as a digital single the following day.
📸 Jimmy King
#LazarusSingle #LazarusBowie
December 18, 2025 at 11:52 PM
LAZARUS DIGITAL SINGLE RELEASED GLOBALLY TEN YEARS AGO TODAY
“Ain’t that just like me...”
Following the UK premiere of David Bowie’s Lazarus single on the BBC on 17th December 2015, Lazarus was released worldwide as a digital single the following day.
📸 Jimmy King
#LazarusSingle #LazarusBowie
“Ain’t that just like me...”
Following the UK premiere of David Bowie’s Lazarus single on the BBC on 17th December 2015, Lazarus was released worldwide as a digital single the following day.
📸 Jimmy King
#LazarusSingle #LazarusBowie
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GOLDEN YEARS IN UK TOP 10 FOR CHRISTMAS, 50 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK
“In walked luck and you looked in time...”
Fifty years ago this week David Bowie’s Golden Years 45 peaked in the UK Top 10 for the Christmas week.
Read more here: www.instagram.com/p/DSiGtedjAg...
#BowieGoldenYears50
“In walked luck and you looked in time...”
Fifty years ago this week David Bowie’s Golden Years 45 peaked in the UK Top 10 for the Christmas week.
Read more here: www.instagram.com/p/DSiGtedjAg...
#BowieGoldenYears50
December 21, 2025 at 5:16 PM
GOLDEN YEARS IN UK TOP 10 FOR CHRISTMAS, 50 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK
“In walked luck and you looked in time...”
Fifty years ago this week David Bowie’s Golden Years 45 peaked in the UK Top 10 for the Christmas week.
Read more here: www.instagram.com/p/DSiGtedjAg...
#BowieGoldenYears50
“In walked luck and you looked in time...”
Fifty years ago this week David Bowie’s Golden Years 45 peaked in the UK Top 10 for the Christmas week.
Read more here: www.instagram.com/p/DSiGtedjAg...
#BowieGoldenYears50
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So very sorry to hear of Chris Rea's passing. A fine artist & genuinely big-hearted human being. We first met in 1974 when he and my first band were managed by Teesside legend John McCoy. By 1994 Chris was an international star but played on my album Love Over Rage as a favour for a penniless mate.
December 22, 2025 at 7:54 PM
So very sorry to hear of Chris Rea's passing. A fine artist & genuinely big-hearted human being. We first met in 1974 when he and my first band were managed by Teesside legend John McCoy. By 1994 Chris was an international star but played on my album Love Over Rage as a favour for a penniless mate.
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Thailand is known for its scenic beaches, Buddhist temples, and vibrant nightlife.nnHowever, it also serves as a cautionary tale of a society where democratic institutions crumble, leaving oligarchs to fight it out. (from the archive)
Humbled Thai Billionaire Is a Warning to Trump-Era Populists
Thaksin Shinawatra’s nearly three-decade dominance of Thai politics is coming to an end.
bloom.bg
December 25, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Thailand is known for its scenic beaches, Buddhist temples, and vibrant nightlife.nnHowever, it also serves as a cautionary tale of a society where democratic institutions crumble, leaving oligarchs to fight it out. (from the archive)
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President Donald Trump made it clear that getting coal for Christmas this year wasn’t all bad.
Trump Touts ‘Clean, Beautiful Coal’ to Kid at Christmas
Trump also bragged about his electoral successes while talking with children on Christmas Eve.
trib.al
December 25, 2025 at 1:00 AM
President Donald Trump made it clear that getting coal for Christmas this year wasn’t all bad.
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Every year, the Christmas Bird Count draws tens of thousands of birders for the 126-year-old event that blends birding and data science.
This year, it’s on track to set another record for participation. https://wapo.st/495gE9V
This year, it’s on track to set another record for participation. https://wapo.st/495gE9V
December 25, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Every year, the Christmas Bird Count draws tens of thousands of birders for the 126-year-old event that blends birding and data science.
This year, it’s on track to set another record for participation. https://wapo.st/495gE9V
This year, it’s on track to set another record for participation. https://wapo.st/495gE9V
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Families in north-central Nigeria have joyfully reunited with schoolchildren held for a month after a mass abduction.
Tears of joy as Nigerian families reunite with kidnapped schoolchildren
Families in north-central Nigeria have joyfully reunited with schoolchildren held for a month after a mass abduction.
bit.ly
December 25, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Families in north-central Nigeria have joyfully reunited with schoolchildren held for a month after a mass abduction.
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“The hospital is for high-class people.” The World Bank invested billions of dollars in private hospitals from Africa to Asia to improve healthcare. But stories of abuses have piled up. (from the archive)
Patients Detained, Denied Care at Hospitals Funded by World Bank
Billions of taxpayer dollars invested in for-profit facilities from Africa to Asia were supposed to improve access to healthcare. But stories of abuses have piled up.
bloom.bg
December 25, 2025 at 1:00 AM
“The hospital is for high-class people.” The World Bank invested billions of dollars in private hospitals from Africa to Asia to improve healthcare. But stories of abuses have piled up. (from the archive)
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I am furious that DOJ ignored the new federal law requiring release of the Epstein Files. I am equally angry that so many in legacy media seem not to care.
My latest for Democracy Docket lays out the case. Sign up now to access this and all premium content. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
My latest for Democracy Docket lays out the case. Sign up now to access this and all premium content. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
December 21, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I am furious that DOJ ignored the new federal law requiring release of the Epstein Files. I am equally angry that so many in legacy media seem not to care.
My latest for Democracy Docket lays out the case. Sign up now to access this and all premium content. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
My latest for Democracy Docket lays out the case. Sign up now to access this and all premium content. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
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The Trump Ballroom is now costing $400 Million. Where's the money? Where is the "transparency". Republicans are selling tickets to the White House. This is ending our democracy.
December 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The Trump Ballroom is now costing $400 Million. Where's the money? Where is the "transparency". Republicans are selling tickets to the White House. This is ending our democracy.
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What we have now is a two-tiered society with a wealthy few at the top and the vast majority of Americans struggling to make ends meet.
It’s corrosive to our economy and democracy.
It’s corrosive to our economy and democracy.
December 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
What we have now is a two-tiered society with a wealthy few at the top and the vast majority of Americans struggling to make ends meet.
It’s corrosive to our economy and democracy.
It’s corrosive to our economy and democracy.
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CBS News has capitulated but Democracy Docket never will. I created it without any corporate backers or private equity investors. It's only accountable to its members who help support its 22-person team. Become one now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
December 24, 2025 at 2:57 AM
CBS News has capitulated but Democracy Docket never will. I created it without any corporate backers or private equity investors. It's only accountable to its members who help support its 22-person team. Become one now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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Weather for Santa's ride tonight! 🦌🦌🦌🦌🛷🎅
• CA: Heavy rain (flooding), windy, & heavy mtn snow
• NW & Great Basin.: Areas of gusty winds, rain & mtn snow
• Gulf Coast & Midwest: Dense fog & patchy light rain
• NE: Mostly cloudy
• AK: Cold w/ snow
• SE to S. Rockies & HI: Clear to partly cloudy
• CA: Heavy rain (flooding), windy, & heavy mtn snow
• NW & Great Basin.: Areas of gusty winds, rain & mtn snow
• Gulf Coast & Midwest: Dense fog & patchy light rain
• NE: Mostly cloudy
• AK: Cold w/ snow
• SE to S. Rockies & HI: Clear to partly cloudy
December 24, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Weather for Santa's ride tonight! 🦌🦌🦌🦌🛷🎅
• CA: Heavy rain (flooding), windy, & heavy mtn snow
• NW & Great Basin.: Areas of gusty winds, rain & mtn snow
• Gulf Coast & Midwest: Dense fog & patchy light rain
• NE: Mostly cloudy
• AK: Cold w/ snow
• SE to S. Rockies & HI: Clear to partly cloudy
• CA: Heavy rain (flooding), windy, & heavy mtn snow
• NW & Great Basin.: Areas of gusty winds, rain & mtn snow
• Gulf Coast & Midwest: Dense fog & patchy light rain
• NE: Mostly cloudy
• AK: Cold w/ snow
• SE to S. Rockies & HI: Clear to partly cloudy
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A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern CA through Fri with flash and urban flooding possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains as well, and will continue through Fri. Travel will be increasingly difficult over the passes. weather.gov
December 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern CA through Fri with flash and urban flooding possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains as well, and will continue through Fri. Travel will be increasingly difficult over the passes. weather.gov
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More than 50% of all flood fatalities are vehicle-related. You never know how deep the water is or if the road has been washed away or compromised beneath the water. Don’t risk driving into floodwaters. Turn Around, Don’t Drown!
weather.gov/safety/flood-turn-around-dont-drown
weather.gov/safety/flood-turn-around-dont-drown
December 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
More than 50% of all flood fatalities are vehicle-related. You never know how deep the water is or if the road has been washed away or compromised beneath the water. Don’t risk driving into floodwaters. Turn Around, Don’t Drown!
weather.gov/safety/flood-turn-around-dont-drown
weather.gov/safety/flood-turn-around-dont-drown
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Another alert! If you are in Los Angeles or surrounding areas, please stay home. Make sure your go bag is ready. If you're told to evacuate, get out. There's widespread flooding, accidents, and power outages. Apparently even a tornado.
December 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Another alert! If you are in Los Angeles or surrounding areas, please stay home. Make sure your go bag is ready. If you're told to evacuate, get out. There's widespread flooding, accidents, and power outages. Apparently even a tornado.
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With atmospheric rivers, intense rainfall, and strong winds ahead, I’m declaring a state of emergency in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Shasta counties to activate emergency authorities and preposition resources to keep our communities safe.
December 24, 2025 at 7:29 PM
With atmospheric rivers, intense rainfall, and strong winds ahead, I’m declaring a state of emergency in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Shasta counties to activate emergency authorities and preposition resources to keep our communities safe.
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NEW: Taking assertive steps to protect Californians from a series of powerful storms, @governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom just proclaimed a state of emergency in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Shasta counties.
December 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
NEW: Taking assertive steps to protect Californians from a series of powerful storms, @governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom just proclaimed a state of emergency in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Shasta counties.
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“Amtrak rejects transcontinental proposal from AmeriStarRail for a coast-to-coast passenger rail route that would link New York to Los Angeles…” www.railway.supply/amtrak-rejec...
www.railway.supply
December 24, 2025 at 8:32 PM
“Amtrak rejects transcontinental proposal from AmeriStarRail for a coast-to-coast passenger rail route that would link New York to Los Angeles…” www.railway.supply/amtrak-rejec...
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China’s secret “Manhattan Project” to build advanced AI chips is making waves. The race for semiconductor independence could reshape the global tech landscape. 🔍 Read more 👇
📎 techversenet.blogspot.com/2025/12/chin...
#AI #Semiconductors #TechNews #China
📎 techversenet.blogspot.com/2025/12/chin...
#AI #Semiconductors #TechNews #China
China’s AI Chip Ambitions: Inside the Secret Project to Rival the WestChina’s AI Chip Ambitions: Inside the Secret Project to Rival the West - techverse
China launches a secret AI chip project to rival the West, aiming for semiconductor independence amid U.S. restrictions and the global AI race.
techversenet.blogspot.com
December 18, 2025 at 10:49 PM
China’s secret “Manhattan Project” to build advanced AI chips is making waves. The race for semiconductor independence could reshape the global tech landscape. 🔍 Read more 👇
📎 techversenet.blogspot.com/2025/12/chin...
#AI #Semiconductors #TechNews #China
📎 techversenet.blogspot.com/2025/12/chin...
#AI #Semiconductors #TechNews #China
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It's noon on Christmas Eve day which means we are listening to the Groovelily's Striking Twelve on @djrobertdrake.bsky.social Night Before program on @wxpnfm.bsky.social as we do ever year.
December 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM
It's noon on Christmas Eve day which means we are listening to the Groovelily's Striking Twelve on @djrobertdrake.bsky.social Night Before program on @wxpnfm.bsky.social as we do ever year.
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My 5yo is absolutely bopping along to the John Facenda era soundtrack from the Wannamaker Light Show.
(I keep expecting Facenda to bust in with “Santa got in his sled and threw a perfect pass to Harold Carmichael in the end zone.”)
@djrobertdrake.bsky.social @wxpnfm.bsky.social
(I keep expecting Facenda to bust in with “Santa got in his sled and threw a perfect pass to Harold Carmichael in the end zone.”)
@djrobertdrake.bsky.social @wxpnfm.bsky.social
December 24, 2025 at 9:36 PM
My 5yo is absolutely bopping along to the John Facenda era soundtrack from the Wannamaker Light Show.
(I keep expecting Facenda to bust in with “Santa got in his sled and threw a perfect pass to Harold Carmichael in the end zone.”)
@djrobertdrake.bsky.social @wxpnfm.bsky.social
(I keep expecting Facenda to bust in with “Santa got in his sled and threw a perfect pass to Harold Carmichael in the end zone.”)
@djrobertdrake.bsky.social @wxpnfm.bsky.social
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This may not change your mind, but I suggest you try @wxpnfm.bsky.social , they have a 24 hour live music broadcast hosted by @djrobertdrake.bsky.social
Not the same old, same old
And you get a chance to support public broadcasting
Not the same old, same old
And you get a chance to support public broadcasting
Merry Xmas eve. I think xmas music is, like, a yearly, capitalist torture experiment conducted by the aging originators of MK Ultra.
December 24, 2025 at 7:12 PM
This may not change your mind, but I suggest you try @wxpnfm.bsky.social , they have a 24 hour live music broadcast hosted by @djrobertdrake.bsky.social
Not the same old, same old
And you get a chance to support public broadcasting
Not the same old, same old
And you get a chance to support public broadcasting
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It all started in 1955 with a misprint in a Colorado newspaper and a call to Col. Harry Shoup's secret military hotline. Shoup played along with the tiny voice who called, and a tradition was born.
From the NPR archives.
From the NPR archives.
NORAD's Santa Tracker began with a typo and a good sport
It all started in 1955 with a misprint in a Colorado newspaper and a call to Col. Harry Shoup's secret military hotline. Shoup played along with the tiny voice who called, and a tradition was born.
n.pr
December 24, 2025 at 5:59 PM
It all started in 1955 with a misprint in a Colorado newspaper and a call to Col. Harry Shoup's secret military hotline. Shoup played along with the tiny voice who called, and a tradition was born.
From the NPR archives.
From the NPR archives.