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Red States Thought They Could Stop Abortions. They Ended Up Stopping Only the Lifesaving Ones. Abortion bans are failing.

Overall abortion rates have increased since Dobbs, but abortions for medical reasons have become more difficult to access. Horror stories of women dying, nearly dying, or birthing dying children have been reported on a regular basis in states with abortion bans.
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The joy is palpable 🩵

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Prince ~ Sometimes It Snows In April (Lyrics) YouTube video by David “Dreadlock Dave” McDougald

I can’t believe its 10 years since Prince past. This is the perfect song being April and one of the many songs of his that I love. 💜

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#MusicSky #Prince #PurpleRain #SometimesItSnowsInApril #Legend

MAGA attorney general admitted under oath to ethics violation as Senate race heats up: WSJ Newly unsealed deposition transcripts obtained by the Wall Street Journal revealed that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton admitted under oath to violating attorney-client privilege by handing over dat...

MAGA attorney general admitted under oath to ethics violation as Senate race heats up: WSJ

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Maddow: "Do we think our servicemen and women are in good hands? Do we think that there is care being taken in terms of what they're risking their lives for?"

No news network with any integrity should go to this dinner. Period. Fuck your limpdick pocket squares. The real protest would be an empty room. #maddow

#BlueSkyArtShow #Texture #petrifiedwood #Portablerockart

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'Bobblebird' Rocking Stone Demonstration YouTube video by Kenneth Meyerson

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#Archaeology
#PortableRockArt
#Indigenous
#Colorado

'Bobblebird' Rocking Stone Demonstration
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This piece of translucent chert is an example of kinetic art in the form of a bird or bird's wing. Once rocked, it will continue to do so for ~60 seconds.

This palm-sized example of #portablerockart depicts a stallion galloping to the right against a scene of the sun setting on the nearby foothills. Possibly used as a chopping blade or scraper. Material is common petrified wood from Arapahoe county, CO

#portablerockart #Archaeology

Portable rock art depicting a bearded man facing right. Material is common petrified wood from Arapahoe county, CO.

#portablerockart from Colorado depicting a bearded man facing right. This fine example of 'micro-art' weighs under 1 oz.

Material is common petrified wood from Arapahoe county.

Close-ups of the smaller egg as it 'cracks open', with a clear allusion to bird wings. This egg was refitted from two separate surface finds from Foxfield, and has a rich burled-wood look just like the larger egg.

#Colorado #indigenous #Archaeology #portablerockart

#portablerockart

White Bird on Perch. Material is common petrified wood from eastern Colorado

'The Fisherman' is a depiction of a man with an elongated forehead facing right, plus bas-relief carvings resembling a school of fish. No obvious use as a tool — assume it's purely ornamental.

Material is common petrified wood from Lyons, CO.
#RealArchaeology #portablerockart #archaeology

This image shows a piece of petrified wood with a smooth, rounded shape. The stone exhibits a mix of earthy tones, including light brown and cream shades, with subtle streaks of white running through it. The surface texture appears polished and smooth, giving it a marble-like appearance. The natural grain pattern, which suggests wood-like features, is visible in fine lines across the surface, indicating the preservation of organic material over time. This piece conveys a sense of age and smoothness typical of well-weathered petrified wood.

This image shows a piece of petrified wood with a flat, angular shape. The rock displays a blend of earthy browns, tans, and light cream tones, with some areas revealing white streaks. The surface of the stone appears smooth and polished, with a slight sheen, while other sections show rougher edges, characteristic of its fractured nature. The sharp, flat angle on one side highlights the natural wear and fracture lines that add texture to the stone, giving it a weathered and ancient appearance.

This image shows a piece of petrified wood with a sharply angled, triangular shape. The stone features a combination of light brown and tan colors, with some areas displaying white streaks. The texture is smooth in some places, while others have a more matte finish with visible cracks and fractures. The roughness and sharp edges highlight the natural weathering of the stone, giving it an ancient, polished appearance. The piece has a distinctive shape that emphasizes the wear and age of the petrified wood.

This image displays a piece of petrified wood with a roughly rectangular shape. The stone features a rich blend of brown tones, with intricate, wavy patterns visible across the surface. These patterns, indicative of the original wood grain, are finely etched into the rock, showcasing the preservation of organic details over time. Some areas have a smooth, shiny finish, while others display a more matte texture with natural weathering marks. This piece demonstrates the characteristic texture and aging process of petrified wood.

Petrified Wood - Four Views, Same Stone.

Small hand tool/scraper with unidentified iconography. Material is common petrified wood ('tigerwood' var.), and was a surface find from the Foxfield locality in Arapahoe county, CO.

#archaeology #portablerockart #Colorado

A large, irregularly shaped rock with a creamy beige color and noticeable darker markings along the surface. The rock appears to have several distinct textures and patterns, including smooth and rough patches. The light and shadow play across the surface, highlighting its natural contours.

A prehistoric cave painting depicting a horse in motion. The horse is shown in profile, with dynamic lines illustrating its body, legs, and tail. The image is created with earthy tones, mostly brown, with darker outlines enhancing the details. The painting is found on a stone surface, with natural irregularities in the rock visible around the artwork.

A piece of rock featuring a prehistoric cave painting of three horses' heads. The horses are depicted in profile, with flowing manes and distinctive facial features. The artwork is rendered in dark tones, with the natural texture of the rock surface visible around the painted figures. The horses are arranged close together, conveying a sense of movement or grouping.

A side-by-side comparison showing a prehistoric cave painting of a horse's head (left) and a photograph of a modern Przewalski's horse (right). The cave painting, in dark tones, depicts the horse's face in profile with a stylized mane, while the modern horse is captured in a clear, high-contrast photograph showing its natural features, including a short mane and prominent facial structure. The two images highlight similarities in form and feature between ancient and contemporary horse depictions.

Equine-themed mobile rock art. A surface find from Foxfield, CO just east of Denver. Core material is dark brown petrified wood with white/tan patina. Photos of other equine cave art included here for comparison.

#archaeology #indigenous #portablerockart #Colorado

This image displays a piece of petrified wood with an angular and jagged shape. The rock features a mix of earthy tones, primarily browns and blacks, with a glossy surface on some areas and a matte texture in others. The stone appears to have been weathered over time, displaying fractures and sharp edges. The rough, natural form is characteristic of petrified wood, and its dark markings and smooth portions suggest the material’s age and geological history.

This image depicts another piece of petrified wood with an irregular, angular shape. The rock showcases a combination of earthy hues, including rich browns, blacks, and light tan shades. Some surfaces are smooth and glossy, while others appear matte, with a texture that suggests weathering over time. The piece has a jagged, fractured appearance, typical of petrified wood, and its irregular form gives it a natural, ancient look.

The image shows a piece of petrified wood with a rough, uneven shape. The stone has a combination of earthy tones, including browns and blacks, with a shiny and smooth surface on some areas and a more matte texture on others. The piece appears to be fractured, with sharp edges and an angular form. The overall texture gives it an ancient, weathered appearance, typical of petrified wood.

Petrified Wood, Three Perspectives.

This is a suspected bird stone, whose shape and contours can be best seen in the 1st image. Material is common petrified wood ('tigerwood' var.), and was a surface find from the Foxfield locality in Arapahoe county, CO.

#archaeology #portablerockart #Colorado

A close-up photograph of two pieces of petrified wood from eastern Colorado. The larger piece is upright, with a reddish-brown surface and golden highlights. The smaller piece is positioned below, with similar reddish tones and a rough texture. The stones are arranged in a natural, balanced position.

A close-up photograph of two pieces of petrified wood from eastern Colorado. The stones are stacked, with the top piece displaying a reddish-brown surface and golden highlights. The lower piece has a similar reddish tone with some subtle yellow and gray patches. Both pieces are rough-textured and positioned in a balanced manner.

A close-up photograph of two pieces of petrified wood, set against a dark background. The left piece has a mix of golden-brown and white hues with a glossy texture near the top, while the right piece is a lighter gray with a rougher, weathered surface. Both pieces have irregular, jagged edges, with the lighting accentuating their natural textures.

A photograph of two pieces of petrified wood arranged side by side with a description titled "The Unity Theme." The left piece is a palm-sized figurine resembling two people standing close, their arms and hands interlocked. The right piece depicts the embracing couple from behind, with one person resting their arm around the other’s shoulder. The shorter person has long hair, and the taller person appears to be caressing them. The stone contains natural features interpreted as a bird's nest and a primate. The material is described as petrified wood from Arapahoe County, CO.

The 'Unity' Motif: two people standing close, hand-in-hand. Reminds me of a wedding cake topper, and is the closest I've come to finding anything that looks like a 'Venus' figure.

Petrified wood from Foxfield, CO just east of Denver.

#Archaeology #indigenous #portablerockart #Colorado

A small piece of tan and brown petrified wood with natural contours that resemble the side profile of a bearded man, including a forehead, nose, lips, and a long textured beard. It rests on a dark, woven fabric background.

A rough, brown piece of petrified wood with natural surface textures that resemble the side profile of a bearded man, including a forehead, nose, lips, and full beard. The wood is positioned upright against a pale yellow background, emphasizing the facial-like contours.

A close-up of a rugged, orange-brown stone with subtle natural contours resembling a human face in profile. The surface is textured and uneven, with shading and indentations suggesting a brow, nose, and chin. The background is solid black, highlighting the stone’s form. Text at the bottom reads: “Lithic Journeys: Micro-art of Eastern Colorado.”

Three examples of the 'Bearded Man Motif'.

These petrified wood surface finds are exquisite examples of micro-art from the Foxfield locality in Arapahoe county, CO.

#archaeology #indigenous #portablerockart #Colorado

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Video short: 3D animation of the Denver Puzzle Stone (#3 of 3). Object was captured on a Matter & Form desktop scanner; video/audo editing courtesy of Adobe Premiere.

Background music composed and performed by Ken Meyerson.

Michael Pisias, Shawn Thomas, Chris Pires, standing in regalia at columns at University of Missouri-Columbia

Michael Pisias and Shawn Thomas standing in regalia at columns at University of Missouri-Columbia

Shawn Thomas, Michael Pisias, and Chris Pires, having a fun photo in regalia at columns at the University of Missouri-Columbia

Traveled to Columbia, Missouri, to celebrate the successful #PhD defenses of my last two esteemed graduate students at the University of Missouri-Columbia! Michael Pisias (PhD Plant Biology, advised by Bing Yang); & Shawn K. Thomas (PhD Biology, co-advised by Jacob Washburn). #Crop #Evolution #agsky

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Tuberculosis Outbreaks in Nunavik, Quebec Worsening While Province Ignores Calls to Declare Public Health Emergency New research finds lack of resources, language barriers persist in this Inuit region, where Red Cross has been called to help with TB.

Tuberculosis Outbreaks in Nunavik, Quebec Worsening While Province Ignores Calls to Declare Public Health Emergency

New research finds lack of resources, language barriers persist in this Inuit region, where Red Cross has been called to help with TB

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Eve Of Destruction YouTube video by Barry McGuire - Topic

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4/20 - a song everyone should hear

Eve Of Destruction - Barry McGuire