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Nancy Thompson @vorticom.bsky.social · 1d

First-of-its-kind rare earths processing plant planned for Louisiana reported by @marketplace.org with interview with Aclara Resources' COO, Hugh Broadhurst:

www.marketplace.org/story/2025/1...

#rareearths #mining #aclara #heavyrareearths #HREEs

First-of-its-kind rare earths processing plant planned for Louisiana

The facility will produce dysprosium and terbium oxides, used in EVs and other electronics.

www.marketplace.org

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Nancy Thompson @vorticom.bsky.social · Jul 25

You Paid How Much for That Interview?!
open.substack.com/pub/theaccid...

You Paid How Much for That Interview?!

The hidden world of pay-to-play PR is exploding—and it's quietly wrecking the credibility of real journalism.

open.substack.com

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Nancy Thompson @vorticom.bsky.social · Jun 25

Public relations is having a moment, and I’m breaking down why.

𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐭—𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞, 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧-𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟏𝟎𝟎% 𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐟𝐟-𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞.

𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁: substack.com/@theaccident...

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Nancy Thompson @vorticom.bsky.social · Jun 21

Welcome to "The Accidental Publicist" – Where Spin Meets Serendipity on my new, totally free Substack page.
theaccidentalpublicist.substack.com/p/how-i-beca...

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Nancy Thompson @vorticom.bsky.social · May 15

How indigenous populations are shaping the future of mining in new op-ed by Henk van Alphen, CEO, Wealth Minerals in MINING.COM:

www.mining.com/partners-in-...

#indigenous #indigenouspeople #mining #lithium #chile #vorticom

Partners in progress: How indigenous communities are shaping the future of mining

Across continents, Indigenous communities are redefining their roles in mining—not just as stakeholders, but as shareholders, developers, and leaders.

www.mining.com

Nancy Thompson @vorticom.bsky.social · May 11

Whether you birthed a Zoomer, adopted one, or just found yourself parenting one by fate or Wi-Fi—congrats, you’ve unlocked the boss level of modern parenting.

Happy Mother’s Day to the moms who taught their kids to walk, talk, and now have to text them from the next room.

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Nancy Thompson @vorticom.bsky.social · May 7

A waterfall in the city is a soft exhale—nature’s way of saying, “breathe.”
#greenacrepark

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Nancy Thompson @vorticom.bsky.social · Apr 4

Astounding deduction, Sherlock @mark11.bsky.social 🕵️‍♂️

Nancy Thompson @vorticom.bsky.social · Apr 3

AI Warhol art: because deep down, every selfie dreams of being a neon-drenched masterpiece hanging in a gallery—preferably next to a can of soup. 🥫 #aiartdaily #ai #warhol

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Nancy Thompson @vorticom.bsky.social · Apr 2

A waterfall is nature’s way of meditating—ceaseless yet peaceful, powerful yet calming. Sit by one, and let your thoughts flow like water: freely, effortlessly, and always returning to the present moment. #newyorkcity #meditation

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Nancy Thompson @vorticom.bsky.social · Mar 19

Are you following debut author, C.I. Jerez on Amazon yet? Nurtured by @leeannward-writer.bsky.social's Writing Away Refuge and repped by agent, Katie Reed, Jerez's 𝗔𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱'𝘀 𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗲 is published by Amazon Publishing's Lake Union Publishing! shorturl.at/dlTO6

@booktok.bsky.social

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Nancy Thompson @vorticom.bsky.social · Mar 14

@byrongraves.bsky.social wish your book was available when my son started hooping; it woulda helped me with lingo! 🏀🏀🏀🏀

Nancy Thompson @vorticom.bsky.social · Mar 13

Rez Ball by @byrongraves.bsky.social is fast-paced and emotional. This book is a slam dunk for anyone who loves stories about perseverance, community, and chasing your dreams. 🏀🔥 #bookreview #rezball #books #basketball

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Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · Feb 10

Thank so much for sharing, Nancy, and for this awesome graphic (and my new title. LOL!) You are so amazing! Yes, we’d love to help more writers connect with literary agents. Check us out! ❤️📘📗

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Nancy Thompson @vorticom.bsky.social · Feb 10

🚀✨ Literary Superhero Alert! ✨🚀

For my fellow scribes on @bsky.app looking for their tribe, Writing Away Refuge is a literary sanctuary with superheroes @leeannward-writer.bsky.social, @joycelovesbooks.bsky.social. Hone your craft and pitch literary agents. www.writingawayrefuge.com

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Nancy Thompson @vorticom.bsky.social · Jan 31

🎮📖 If you love stories about friendship, creativity, and the messy, beautiful art of making something that lasts—Gabrielle Zevin’s 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 is a must-read.

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Nancy Thompson @vorticom.bsky.social · Jan 25

Lee Ann Ward is the literary 💣❣️

Lee Ann Ward @leeannward-writer.bsky.social · Jan 25

Hi, my fellow #writers. My name is Lee Ann Ward and I’m a USA TODAY bestselling author repped by Terrie Wolf of AKA Literary Management. I am also the Founder & CEO of Writing Away Refuge. I’d love to connect!

a man is typing on a keyboard in a room

ALT: a man is typing on a keyboard in a room

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Nancy Thompson @vorticom.bsky.social · Jan 17

Meet Jackie Galatola Ceonzo: a fearless and pragmatic trailblazer who turned heartbreak into hope. When faced with the lack of services for autistic children and adults, she founded SNACK & Friends in 2003 to make a difference.

abcnews.go.com/US/meet-trai...

#Trailblazer #autism #autismawareness

Meet the trailblazing mom who is making life better for people with autism

Jackie Ceonzo couldn't find an organization with classes for her son who was diagnosed with autism. So she created one.

abcnews.go.com

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Nancy Thompson @vorticom.bsky.social · Jan 11

The world lost a spinal cord research icon this week with the loss of @casewestern.bsky.social's Dr. Jerry Silver. Thank you @guykawasaki.bsky.social for conducting what Dr. Silver told me was his best and favorite interview. Sharing it here:

guykawasaki.com/dr-jerry-sil...

Dr. Jerry Silver: Trailblazing Spinal Cord Research - Guy Kawasaki

Welcome to Remarkable People. We're on a mission to make you remarkable. Helping me in this episode is Dr. Jerry Silver. Dr. Jerry is not your typical scientist; he's a visionary in the field of neur...

guykawasaki.com

Nancy Thompson @vorticom.bsky.social · Dec 10

Two mining leaders from World Copper and Wealth Minerals weigh in on the future of mining under President Elect Trump in 2025 in Mining Magazine.
#mining #copper #lithium

Nancy Thompson @vorticom.bsky.social · Nov 28

Happy Thanksgiving @astrologyzone.bsky.social 🍸🍗

Susan Miller Astrology Zone @astrologyzone.bsky.social · Nov 27

Thursday November 28

The transiting moon in Scorpio makes most everyone feel gratitude for life’s beauty and bounty🌽🍂.

✨Saturn will square the Sun, so if you’re in charge of festivities, delegate part of your duties to others.
Don’t overdo!

Nancy Thompson @vorticom.bsky.social · Nov 21

Loving your feed here, @astrologyzone.bsky.social !!

Nancy Thompson @vorticom.bsky.social · Nov 21

Surge Battery Metals CEO on Trump’s likely impact on mining investment on The Price of Business syndicated radio show:

usabusinessradio.com/surge-batter...

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Nancy Thompson @vorticom.bsky.social · Nov 21

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*𝘈𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵.

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