John Ewing
@avimentor.bsky.social
Cancer Survivor, Canophile, Active Transport Cyclist, retired Pilot/Flight Instructor/Pilot Examiner, Life-long Human, born at 314.8 ppm
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John Ewing
@avimentor.bsky.social
· Oct 20
"Making peace with nature is the defining task of the 21st century."
Astrid Schomaker
Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity
Astrid Schomaker
Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity
Freezing level around 3000 feet in the Bay Area this morning has Mt. Diablo sporting a nice layer of snow. Beautiful!
February 18, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Freezing level around 3000 feet in the Bay Area this morning has Mt. Diablo sporting a nice layer of snow. Beautiful!
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At the grocery, an older man in front of me buying a 12 pack of soda, doesn't have enough money. He asks to just buy a few cans. Checker says no. I offer to buy the soda for him. Astonished, he thanks me, insists I take what little cash he has, & shakes my hand.
Remember.
Kindness always wins.
Remember.
Kindness always wins.
February 17, 2026 at 3:17 AM
At the grocery, an older man in front of me buying a 12 pack of soda, doesn't have enough money. He asks to just buy a few cans. Checker says no. I offer to buy the soda for him. Astonished, he thanks me, insists I take what little cash he has, & shakes my hand.
Remember.
Kindness always wins.
Remember.
Kindness always wins.
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Interesting that UCSD has been using AI to police bike lane blockers and other parking violations.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
February 16, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Interesting that UCSD has been using AI to police bike lane blockers and other parking violations.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
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Measles is a bellwether. Because it’s the most contagious vaccine-preventable disease, when vaccination rates drop, it’s the first to start spreading.
Now we’ve got mumps rolling up.
Expect more.
This is just the beginning of RFK Jr.’s successful infectious disease reintroduction plan.
Now we’ve got mumps rolling up.
Expect more.
This is just the beginning of RFK Jr.’s successful infectious disease reintroduction plan.
Maryland health officials warn providers about an upsurge in mumps cases
Maryland health officials are warning about an uptick in cases of mumps.
www.thebanner.com
February 14, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Measles is a bellwether. Because it’s the most contagious vaccine-preventable disease, when vaccination rates drop, it’s the first to start spreading.
Now we’ve got mumps rolling up.
Expect more.
This is just the beginning of RFK Jr.’s successful infectious disease reintroduction plan.
Now we’ve got mumps rolling up.
Expect more.
This is just the beginning of RFK Jr.’s successful infectious disease reintroduction plan.
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MAHA: Eating a giant steak cooked in butter alongside beef tallow fries and washing it down with coffee spiked with butter
Not MAHA: Clean air, clean water, health insurance, vaccines, disease monitoring, scientific research, food assistance, food safety, bike lanes
Not MAHA: Clean air, clean water, health insurance, vaccines, disease monitoring, scientific research, food assistance, food safety, bike lanes
February 13, 2026 at 6:18 PM
MAHA: Eating a giant steak cooked in butter alongside beef tallow fries and washing it down with coffee spiked with butter
Not MAHA: Clean air, clean water, health insurance, vaccines, disease monitoring, scientific research, food assistance, food safety, bike lanes
Not MAHA: Clean air, clean water, health insurance, vaccines, disease monitoring, scientific research, food assistance, food safety, bike lanes
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A Valentine's Poem.
February 13, 2026 at 12:52 PM
A Valentine's Poem.
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Marimar Martinez was shot by Border Patrol five times.
DHS accused her of being a domestic terrorist.
She went to court to get the body cam footage released.
It shows Agent Charles Exum driving with his gun drawn.
Saying “do something b*tch”.
Ramming her car.
Shooting her.
It shows DHS lied.
DHS accused her of being a domestic terrorist.
She went to court to get the body cam footage released.
It shows Agent Charles Exum driving with his gun drawn.
Saying “do something b*tch”.
Ramming her car.
Shooting her.
It shows DHS lied.
February 12, 2026 at 5:14 AM
Marimar Martinez was shot by Border Patrol five times.
DHS accused her of being a domestic terrorist.
She went to court to get the body cam footage released.
It shows Agent Charles Exum driving with his gun drawn.
Saying “do something b*tch”.
Ramming her car.
Shooting her.
It shows DHS lied.
DHS accused her of being a domestic terrorist.
She went to court to get the body cam footage released.
It shows Agent Charles Exum driving with his gun drawn.
Saying “do something b*tch”.
Ramming her car.
Shooting her.
It shows DHS lied.
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Bad Bunny understood the assignment…
February 9, 2026 at 3:05 AM
Bad Bunny understood the assignment…
Ok, I like playing of the quartiles game on my phone each morning, but I may just stop playing after seeing this.
February 9, 2026 at 3:05 AM
Ok, I like playing of the quartiles game on my phone each morning, but I may just stop playing after seeing this.
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18 U.S. Code § 592 makes it a crime punishable by 5 years in prison to deploy federal troops to polling places
Steve Bannon calls for Trump to deploy ICE and military troops to polling sites
The Trump ally was one of few GOP voices to support the president’s push to nationalize voting.
www.politico.com
February 5, 2026 at 10:37 PM
18 U.S. Code § 592 makes it a crime punishable by 5 years in prison to deploy federal troops to polling places
Carina's thought for the day.
February 4, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Carina's thought for the day.
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Electric AVs may cut some pollution, but physics doesn't care if cars are autonomous.
They still take the same road space.
One bus lane moves 10x the people of a car lane, period.
Cities need both: AVs for sprawl, transit for density
They still take the same road space.
One bus lane moves 10x the people of a car lane, period.
Cities need both: AVs for sprawl, transit for density
February 3, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Electric AVs may cut some pollution, but physics doesn't care if cars are autonomous.
They still take the same road space.
One bus lane moves 10x the people of a car lane, period.
Cities need both: AVs for sprawl, transit for density
They still take the same road space.
One bus lane moves 10x the people of a car lane, period.
Cities need both: AVs for sprawl, transit for density
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A huge 89% majority of global people [56% even in the United States] want stronger action to fight the #ClimateCrisis, but mistakenly believe they’re in a minority.
The “silent majority” for #ClimateAction needs to get loud.
People want action. Smart cities need to go much further, much faster.
The “silent majority” for #ClimateAction needs to get loud.
People want action. Smart cities need to go much further, much faster.
Activate climate’s ‘silent majority’ to supercharge action, experts say
Making concerned people aware their views are far from alone could unlock the change so urgently needed
www.theguardian.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:00 AM
A huge 89% majority of global people [56% even in the United States] want stronger action to fight the #ClimateCrisis, but mistakenly believe they’re in a minority.
The “silent majority” for #ClimateAction needs to get loud.
People want action. Smart cities need to go much further, much faster.
The “silent majority” for #ClimateAction needs to get loud.
People want action. Smart cities need to go much further, much faster.
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The thousand-yard stare of a man who knows what a stroad is.
February 1, 2026 at 3:01 AM
The thousand-yard stare of a man who knows what a stroad is.
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Research shows that biking is very, very healthy for people 65+.
Findings after reviewing 28 prior studies:
"Cycling in later life links to improved mobility [and] balance."
"Older cyclists often report psychosocial health, life satisfaction, and well-being improvements."
doi.org/10.1016/j.jt...
Findings after reviewing 28 prior studies:
"Cycling in later life links to improved mobility [and] balance."
"Older cyclists often report psychosocial health, life satisfaction, and well-being improvements."
doi.org/10.1016/j.jt...
February 1, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Research shows that biking is very, very healthy for people 65+.
Findings after reviewing 28 prior studies:
"Cycling in later life links to improved mobility [and] balance."
"Older cyclists often report psychosocial health, life satisfaction, and well-being improvements."
doi.org/10.1016/j.jt...
Findings after reviewing 28 prior studies:
"Cycling in later life links to improved mobility [and] balance."
"Older cyclists often report psychosocial health, life satisfaction, and well-being improvements."
doi.org/10.1016/j.jt...
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Huge turnout in Oakland today— we all want safe streets where people can bike and breathe and protest and live. Rest in power to #AlexPretti #ReneeGood #KeithPorter and all those killed by ICE.
January 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Huge turnout in Oakland today— we all want safe streets where people can bike and breathe and protest and live. Rest in power to #AlexPretti #ReneeGood #KeithPorter and all those killed by ICE.
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Thank you to everyone who came out for the #AlexPretti memorial ride in Oakland today. It was a huge turnout, even more than shown here at Lake Merritt, as some people peeled off since the start at Rockridge BART. @bikeeastbay.bsky.social @ebbp.bsky.social
January 31, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Thank you to everyone who came out for the #AlexPretti memorial ride in Oakland today. It was a huge turnout, even more than shown here at Lake Merritt, as some people peeled off since the start at Rockridge BART. @bikeeastbay.bsky.social @ebbp.bsky.social
Start of today's Unity Ride at Rockridge BART. Impressive turnout! Kudos to @bikeeastbay.bsky.social for helping to get the word out.
January 31, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Start of today's Unity Ride at Rockridge BART. Impressive turnout! Kudos to @bikeeastbay.bsky.social for helping to get the word out.
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Can we please never forget this. #ClimateCrisis #ClimateEmergency
January 31, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Can we please never forget this. #ClimateCrisis #ClimateEmergency
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Round of applause for Specialized, ‘Carless Whisper’ has to be the best ever name for a cargo bike tyre.
January 29, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Round of applause for Specialized, ‘Carless Whisper’ has to be the best ever name for a cargo bike tyre.
TIL Jan 30 in Spain is the School Day of Non-violence & Peace (Dia Escolar de la No-violència i la Pau), begun in 1964 by Spanish poet Llorenç Vidal Vidal to foster the education of school children in non-violence. Children paint & sing songs of peace by d’Antonio Flores.
youtu.be/YpnLagiIPSk?...
youtu.be/YpnLagiIPSk?...
Cette journée où toutes les écoles espagnoles célèbrent la paix - Karambolage España - ARTE
YouTube video by Karambolage en français - ARTE
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January 30, 2026 at 3:04 PM
TIL Jan 30 in Spain is the School Day of Non-violence & Peace (Dia Escolar de la No-violència i la Pau), begun in 1964 by Spanish poet Llorenç Vidal Vidal to foster the education of school children in non-violence. Children paint & sing songs of peace by d’Antonio Flores.
youtu.be/YpnLagiIPSk?...
youtu.be/YpnLagiIPSk?...
Revoking the certifications of Canadian-made aircraft does not protect the public nor ensure the safe transportation of persons & property. It harms American air carriers that use these aircraft as well as 100s of general aviation aircraft owners.
This is not leadership. This is pathetic.
This is not leadership. This is pathetic.
Donald Trump dit retirer la certification d’avions Bombardier et « tous les aéronefs fabriqués au Canada »
Donald Trump dit retirer la certification d’avions Bombardier et « tous les aéronefs fabriqués au Canada »
Le président américain affirme riposter au refus du Canada d’octroyer la certification à des avions et jets Gulfstream et menace d’imposer à Ottawa des droits de douane de « 50 % sur tous les aéronefs vendus aux Etats-Unis ».
www.lemonde.fr
January 30, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Revoking the certifications of Canadian-made aircraft does not protect the public nor ensure the safe transportation of persons & property. It harms American air carriers that use these aircraft as well as 100s of general aviation aircraft owners.
This is not leadership. This is pathetic.
This is not leadership. This is pathetic.
Looking for an organized bike ride in rememberance this weekend?
Check out the map on this page.
bikepacking.com/news/alex-pr...
Check out the map on this page.
bikepacking.com/news/alex-pr...
bikepacking.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:42 AM
Looking for an organized bike ride in rememberance this weekend?
Check out the map on this page.
bikepacking.com/news/alex-pr...
Check out the map on this page.
bikepacking.com/news/alex-pr...