Mine is starting to split there too 😢 Glad to be able to get parts.

REFORM UK COUNCILS: what you get When you vote Reform.
Here’s just a single example from each council. This is documented. This is real. This is what happens when Reform wins.
Worcestershire: Raised council tax 9%.

I find calling out "ring ring" is normally quite well received!

20 years of pickup truck design progress in one photo

Design says 15 minute cities: no big conspiracy just lazy

Our map is now open for non-UK screenings of the People's Emergency Briefing - with the first event in Dublin.

Interested in hosting the film outside of the UK?
Register here for more info: www.nebriefing.org/host-the-film
#PEBuk #NationalEmergencyBriefing #TimeToStepUp

Pregnancy vaccine reduces baby hospital admissions for RSV by 80% A study confirms the vaccine gives excellent protection for babies against life-threatening chest infections.

Some good news.
“A vaccine during pregnancy which protects newborns against nasty chest infections (RSV) is cutting hospital admissions of babies by more than 80%, UK health officials say.”

I'm intrigued by diagrams illustrating what learning looks like in terms of inputs and outputs into/out of the brain. I've always felt that learning is a whole body experience (I was originally a dancer) and I do think we miss something really important by making out it only happens in the brain.

Serina Estrada is a young Mexican American woman with shoulder length dark curly hair, wearing a white top, jeans, and a white N95 and is standing on a theatre stage holding a stack of papers.

A masked theatre performance?

Oh yes!

I’m watching Serina Estrada’s “A Pandemic Play” about the lived experiences of the Covid Conscious & people with Long Covid, at the Inspire Performing Arts Festival by & for the Airborne Aware! Encore presentation at 6p ET today.
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Two things that are both true: It is still important to test for COVID-19. False negatives on at-home COVID-19 tests* are common. *Also called home tests, rapid tests, antigen tests, and rapid antigen tests

False negatives on COVID-19 tests are common, so it’s important to test again if your test is negative. False negatives (test results saying you don’t have COVID when you actually do) are common. If you have symptoms but test negative, test again at least one more time, 48 hours later. If you test positive, there’s no need to test again. False positives (tests saying you have COVID when actually don’t) are extremely rare.

It is still important to test so you can get the treatment you need. COVID-19 treatments are available for some people who are eligible, and they can significantly reduce your risk of hospitalization and death. Testing helps you to identify your illness so you can get the treatment you need!

If you’re sick but can’t test (or retest): Get plenty of rest, avoid spreading it to others, and talk to your doctor if needed. If you’re feeling sick but don’t have access to testing, it’s still important to give your body time to get better, and avoid spreading illness to others. Stay home as much as you’re able & get plenty of rest to allow your body to a chance to fully recover. Avoid others as much as possible (and remember, nobody wants illness spread to them even if it’s not COVID-19), and wear a mask if you have to be around others.

It's important to know that false negatives on home COVID-19 tests are common, so if you're not feeling well and get a negative result, you should always test again! But although false negatives happen, it's still important to get tested if possible so you can get the treatment you need!

In France, legislation came into effect recently for all car parks that have over 80 spaces to be covered with solar panels. Estimated to add around 11GW of renewable energy capacity to the national grid. Why not do likewise in Scotland? Braehead, Silverburn, Glasgow Fort etc.

A message from Tuna Acisu asking for help maintaining cherry blossom record in Kyoto Japan.

A figure showing the cherry tree record since 812 from world in data.

A 1200+ year climate record is at risk. Do you know know anyone in Japan who could help? See below.

A collection of a dozen cupcakes decorated to look like flowers in the yellow part of the spectrum. There are two daffodils, two roses, three dahlias, two ranunculus and three daisies. They have been set up dark blue background to show off their colour better.

A collection of a dozen cupcakes decorated to look like flowers in the yellow part of the spectrum. There are two daffodils, two roses, three dahlias, two ranunculus and three daisies. They have been set up dark blue background to show off their colour better.

I had the lighting and the energy to do a proper photo shoot of my cupcakes from last night. Now that I’ve had some distance from the project, I am quite pleased with how they turned out. They are lemon cupcakes with lemon curd filling and vanilla buttercream. I made them for my sister’s birthday.

Check here to see if your MP has signed For MPs and Peers to express support for briefing the nation on the threats from climate & nature breakdown to the UK’s security, food supply, health and economy.

Has your MP signed the Parliamentary Call for a government-led televised emergency briefing on the threats from climate change and nature loss?

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If not, please ask them to attend a screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing.

www.nebriefing.org/the-film
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We invite you to treat yourself to the healing power of watching a rescued baby goat boinging around.

Yes, you can! I do Parkrun in a mask. I think it is important that we are visible, showing that these things are possible. Thank you.

There is advice on the website about trimming the sealing ring to relieve this and you can get stickers to help you trim it in the right place. I love zimis too and they do some lovely special edition patterns 😊

An interactive map to help you find a screening near you of our new film hosted by @chrisgpackham.bsky.social…
The People’s Emergency Briefing, launching tomorrow.

www.nebriefing.org/screening-map

#PEBuk #NationalEmergencyBriefing

Do horses want cake? We conducted an investigation into statements published by @bencollins.bsky.social in the print edition of @theonion.com.

Here is a fun timeline cleanse!

Home - Protective Masks ~0.3um Particulates ~0.5um Bacteria ~0.1um Smoke particles 0.3um Pollen ~0.5um Animal hair Limited edition View All Select options Quick view

Have you tried Zimi masks? I get a good fit even when I sing. They make a super-breathable version which I can run in.
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a person has fallen in a chasm and says "oh great, i fell into a sarchasm. noo, i'm just FINE, and my bones aren't broken at AL, having SUCH a good time down here"

The original tweet was deleted, but I love this comic that was made based on it.

A little joy for your day.
Even now, there is wonder.
Even now, there is awe.
Do not let the weight of the world blind you to the light within it.
Joy is still here. Seeing it is power, defiance, strength and a blessing.

Every year, hundreds of people walk silently through the streets of Minneapolis… looking at the windows of the houses.

It's the Wedge Cat Tour: the residents put the cats in the window and the crowd stops to admire them.
Yes. This exists. 😹

Yes, I am tired of wearing a respirator mask every single I I leave the house.

No, I will not stop wearing one.

I am adult enough to be able to be tired, honest, and responsible all at the same time.

It is not that hard, really.

A green and black caterpillar with a ruffle texture in the top image. Bottom image is a bit of Locke. Attached to a twig and the two images look very much alike

That’s a caterpillar in the top image with the bit of lichen it’s supposed to be at the bottom. See the next post to get a closer look at the caterpillar. Been looking for more of the caterpillars but get faked out by the lichen.

Best alt

Hannah and Zack on stage together

Half a million people standing against the far right.

Half a million people who care about each other and our communities.

Half a million people ready to make hope normal again.

Wikipedia Bans AI-Generated Content “In recent months, more and more administrative reports centered on LLM-related issues, and editors were being overwhelmed.”

Wikipedia does what is essentially a full ban on AI content: www.404media.co/wikipedia-ba...