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Debbie @dragongirl74.bsky.social · 11h

Finally got my first TPK on Sunday. Playing Shiver Blockbuster Starter Set, my players ticked the Doom clock all the way up, so I set off a volcanic eruption and immortalised them all in lava. Even got a round of applause for it. Horror games can be fun.

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ScarEd Of Fannyside @edoffannyside.bsky.social · 11h

Poor starving dog.

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mogsymakes @mogsymakes.bsky.social · 14h

Seeing as it’s the anniversary today, here’s my account of a Battle of Hastings game I took part in three years ago. This was played using War & Conquest rules and rather a lot of 28mm minis. mogsymakes.net/2022/06/13/t... #wargaming #nerdlings #miniatures

The Battle of Hastings 1066 – replayed with War & Conquest

My WAC rule book goes into action behind the Saxon line In a break from Midgard and everything else, I took a trip down to Bristol to celebrate my old chum Rob’s birthday. As part of the fest…

mogsymakes.net

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paris martineau @paris.nyc · 15h

the results of this investigation surprised me. since CR last tested protein supplements in 2010, protein mania has swept the nation. protein isolates (the key ingredient in supplements) are in everything these days, from pasta to starbucks cold foam

but as the industry has grown, so have the risks

Why We Tested Protein Powders and Shakes. Since our last tests
of protein powders 15 years ago, protein has become the centerpiece of the wellness craze. Heavy metals were widespread in protein supplements back then, and today, they’re even worse.

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Orkney Library & Archive @orkneylibrary.bsky.social · 14h

The Bluesky Department is closed for a few days now because we have a wee calf.

The library is open as normal and you can still contact us on 01856 873156 or email [email protected].

See you all next week 👋

A black and white archive photograph of a cow standing in front of a mill

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John Power Jr. @johnpower.bsky.social · 17h

I think it behooves the tabletop game playing audience to make sure Wyrd Science has more subscribers by the end of 2026 than the Washington Post, bonus points you'll not only get more coverage of space wizards and dungeon crawling oozes but also more robust condemnation of the US government too

The Washington Post Is Running Out Of Readers Willing To Pay

Once a titan of American journalism, The Washington Post now struggles to reach even 100,000 print subscribers most days.

www.forbes.com

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Amy Rae Hill @amyraehill.bsky.social · 17h

I'm Amy and I paint celestial pottery with glaze ✨

This started when I wanted to take us on an adventure during the pandemic lockdown. Now, offering pots like these to be part of your daily life feels like another way to keep hope alive.

Newsletter for restocks: amyraehill.com

#PortfolioDay

Bowl featuring a solar eclipse in a cloudy sky with one half in golden daylight and the other a cool blue. Steaks of light cut across the eclipse.

Plate featuring Milky Way over a silhouetted landscape with a cabin, evergreen trees, and one deciduous tree.

Angled cup featuring a shield volcano erupting with lava against a yellow-grey sky on Venus.

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ScarEd Of Fannyside @edoffannyside.bsky.social · 14h

It's exactly what you think it is.

Glasgow pool forced to close following 'unfortunate incident'

A Glasgow pool has been forced to close following an "unfortunate incident".

www.glasgowtimes.co.uk

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Profolus @profolus.com · 16h

This Soviet-inspired propaganda technique involves the rapid, repetitive, and continuous dissemination of a large volume of messages without regard for truth or consistency. Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump are known to employ this communication approach.

Firehose of Falsehoods: Principles, Examples, and Defenses - Profolus

The firehose of falsehoods is a propaganda technique used by Russia under Vladimir Putin and in the communication strategy of Donald Trump.

www.profolus.com

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ScarEd Of Fannyside @edoffannyside.bsky.social · 14h

Greetings from Scotland. My GP told me to wear sunscreen and take vit D supplements.

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Kate Clancy @kateclancy.bsky.social · 17h

I am being asked to tell my department which pieces of lab equipment should be supported with backup power because they expect rolling blackouts and brownouts in 2026 due to increased energy demands from AI. In case you're wondering how my day is going.

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Dr Seán DOOLAN 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇮🇪 @sdinpraxis.bsky.social · 15h

The slender-billed curlew was once thought to be fairly widespread. It was a migratory species that bred in central Asia and wintered in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

There have been no sightings since the mid-1990s. This month it's been declared officially extinct. ☹️

The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 22h

Why the loss of this species shines light on the global extinction crisis.

Slender-billed curlews are officially extinct – here’s why the loss of these migratory birds really matters

Why the loss of this species shines light on the global extinction crisis.

tcnv.link

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ScarEd Of Fannyside @edoffannyside.bsky.social · 15h

The horror.

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ScarEd Of Fannyside @edoffannyside.bsky.social · 17h

In which I discover that my local GP surgery has 2209 patients.

GPs raise questions over SNP plans for new drop-in services in Scotland

The Royal College of GPs says it is not clear how the new services, promised by John Swinney, will be staffed when the GP workforce is smaller.

www.bbc.co.uk

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ScarEd Of Fannyside @edoffannyside.bsky.social · 17h

Remember US Democrats are right wing.

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Profolus @profolus.com · 18h

A Deloitte review commissioned by the Australian government back in July 2024 faced scrutiny when false references linked to artificial intelligence drafting were discovered in August 2025.

Deloitte Gave Australia A $440,000 AI-Drafted Report Containing Errors - Profolus

A Deloitte review commissioned in June 2024 faced scrutiny when false references linked to artificial intelligence drafting were discovered.

www.profolus.com

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ScarEd Of Fannyside @edoffannyside.bsky.social · 18h

Congratulations.

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Fernando Salvaterra @salvaterra.bsky.social · 18h

They are available as stock art: 600DPI transparent background PNG files in black-and-white, line-art-only and sepia options.

The post can be purchased without subscription:

www.patreon.com/posts/stock-...

#stockart #ttrpg

sepia tone drawings of different light sources like candelabra, candles, torches, lanterns and lamps. a pen rests upon the page.

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Kendra, regular version @kendrawcandraw.bsky.social · 1d

You can't logic your way out of being burnt out. Unless you're me. Who should be able to do it and it's a personal failing that I can't

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ScarEd Of Fannyside @edoffannyside.bsky.social · 18h

Have you been reading my mind?

ScarEd Of Fannyside @edoffannyside.bsky.social · 18h

Artist friends.

European Geosciences Union (EGU) @egu.eu · 20h

Are you a #ScienceArtist? We're looking for you to join us at #EGU26!

Applications are now open for EGU’s #Artist in #Residence programme!

📅 Apply by 27 October 2025.
👉 Learn more about the application details & requirements: egu.eu/63Y1BV
📝 Submit your application here: egu.eu/813683

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ScarEd Of Fannyside @edoffannyside.bsky.social · 18h

*crosses legs

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Low Quality Facts @lowqualityfacts.bsky.social · 20h

I love Freddie Mercury.

The LGBTQ Pride Flag
was invented in 1981 when
Freddie Mercury declared
independence from the
United Kingdom and attempted
to create his own gay
nation.

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ScarEd Of Fannyside @edoffannyside.bsky.social · 18h

Get travel insurance.

Scots gran fighting for life in Croatia after medical emergency on flight

Gina Thomson from Dundee became unresponsive on a flight home from a holiday in Turkey on September 9.

news.stv.tv

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Peter Lewis @peterlewis55.bsky.social · 1d

Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) - taken over the first 10 days of October. You can easily see the increased detail of the tail as it approaches Earth - 8 days till it is at its closest. Shame we've got a week of cloud now! #astronomy #astrophotography @stormhour.com @photohour.bsky.social

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