kierceldwen
@kierceldwen.bsky.social
- biol-/archaeologist, "Celtic Studies", "you should write"
- profile pic: postcard by Andreas Bloch, Norway, c. 1905, sometimes used to represent Aud/Unn the Deep-Minded
- background image by Joseph Farquharson of Scotland: "Sheep Feeding", c.1890, 1911
- profile pic: postcard by Andreas Bloch, Norway, c. 1905, sometimes used to represent Aud/Unn the Deep-Minded
- background image by Joseph Farquharson of Scotland: "Sheep Feeding", c.1890, 1911
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Deerness Over 60s Christmas Dinner theorkneynews.scot/2025/12/09/d...
Deerness Over 60s Christmas Dinner
The Deerness Over 60s Dinner will take place on Saturday 13 December, 12noon for 12.20-m, in the Deerness Community Centre. Any special Dietary requirements and anyone who wishes to attend, please …
theorkneynews.scot
December 9, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Deerness Over 60s Christmas Dinner theorkneynews.scot/2025/12/09/d...
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#TombTuesday 🥳 At the majestic Coetan Arthur #Neolithic chambered tomb on St David's Head, #Pembrokeshire in October 2022, among springs & outcrops.
Looking forward to returning this week. 📷 October 2022
Looking forward to returning this week. 📷 October 2022
December 9, 2025 at 6:41 AM
#TombTuesday 🥳 At the majestic Coetan Arthur #Neolithic chambered tomb on St David's Head, #Pembrokeshire in October 2022, among springs & outcrops.
Looking forward to returning this week. 📷 October 2022
Looking forward to returning this week. 📷 October 2022
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This week saw an excellent talk on Moonlit monuments by Carolyn Kennett for #Cornwall Archaeological Society (CAS) about the role moonlight might have played in their materials and use. Immediately I thought Duloe circle. Not in moonlight but sunset certainly elevates the quartz #StandingStoneSunday
November 30, 2025 at 7:32 AM
This week saw an excellent talk on Moonlit monuments by Carolyn Kennett for #Cornwall Archaeological Society (CAS) about the role moonlight might have played in their materials and use. Immediately I thought Duloe circle. Not in moonlight but sunset certainly elevates the quartz #StandingStoneSunday
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An ICE agent has been arrested for putting a woman in a chokehold and causing “serious physical harm”
Police said they had been called to the residence 22 times
It’s time we talk about what kind of men are attracted to being ICE agents
Hint: It’s men who would strangle a woman
Police said they had been called to the residence 22 times
It’s time we talk about what kind of men are attracted to being ICE agents
Hint: It’s men who would strangle a woman
ICE agent arrested, held on ‘no bond’ order at prosecutor’s request
Samuel Saxon is charged with felonious assault, strangulation and domestic violence.He pleaded not guilty to all counts.
www.cincinnati.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:25 AM
An ICE agent has been arrested for putting a woman in a chokehold and causing “serious physical harm”
Police said they had been called to the residence 22 times
It’s time we talk about what kind of men are attracted to being ICE agents
Hint: It’s men who would strangle a woman
Police said they had been called to the residence 22 times
It’s time we talk about what kind of men are attracted to being ICE agents
Hint: It’s men who would strangle a woman
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“In recent days, Ms Amsi's team was able to use heavy equipment to uncover more badly damaged manuscripts. She says it is now clear that the library's archive - seen as an invaluable record of Palestinian history, with many Ottoman records - was totally burned.”
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
'Like first aid for manuscripts': Recovery work begins at Gaza's war-damaged heritage sites
Palestinians are clearing rubble from archaeological sites, but restoration is hampered by Israeli restrictions on building materials.
www.bbc.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:59 PM
“In recent days, Ms Amsi's team was able to use heavy equipment to uncover more badly damaged manuscripts. She says it is now clear that the library's archive - seen as an invaluable record of Palestinian history, with many Ottoman records - was totally burned.”
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Our infrastructure isn’t ready for what’s coming.
The Bay took over the highway during this morning's #KingTides in Marin.
December 5, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Our infrastructure isn’t ready for what’s coming.
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Texas Democrats just did something historic under the leadership of new state party chair @kendallscudder.bsky.social. We have filed a candidate in EVERY 2026 race.
U.S. Senate: 1 of 1
U.S. House: 38 of 38
State Senate: 15 of 15
State House: 150 of 150
State Board of Education: 8 of 8
U.S. Senate: 1 of 1
U.S. House: 38 of 38
State Senate: 15 of 15
State House: 150 of 150
State Board of Education: 8 of 8
We Did It, Texas Dems, We Did It
Candidates in every legislative, statewide, and federal race. Now it’s time to build power where it counts.
www.lonestarleft.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Texas Democrats just did something historic under the leadership of new state party chair @kendallscudder.bsky.social. We have filed a candidate in EVERY 2026 race.
U.S. Senate: 1 of 1
U.S. House: 38 of 38
State Senate: 15 of 15
State House: 150 of 150
State Board of Education: 8 of 8
U.S. Senate: 1 of 1
U.S. House: 38 of 38
State Senate: 15 of 15
State House: 150 of 150
State Board of Education: 8 of 8
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Trump launches trade war against China. Chinese exports soar. American exports collapse. This was not a smart thing for America to have done.
China’s Trade Surplus Climbs Past $1 Trillion for First Time
www.nytimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Trump launches trade war against China. Chinese exports soar. American exports collapse. This was not a smart thing for America to have done.
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It is not a “peace plan.” It is a Russian proposal for Ukrainian capitulation endorsed by the Trump administration. Kirill Dmitriev reportedly leaked the plan to the American press to tie Trump’s hands. (I hope the president and his aides realize what a sinister move this was by Dmitriev.)
December 8, 2025 at 7:10 AM
It is not a “peace plan.” It is a Russian proposal for Ukrainian capitulation endorsed by the Trump administration. Kirill Dmitriev reportedly leaked the plan to the American press to tie Trump’s hands. (I hope the president and his aides realize what a sinister move this was by Dmitriev.)
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Russia welcomes Trump as its junior ally. — The Kremlin on Sunday welcomed Donald Trump's new national security strategy and said it largely accorded with Russia's own perceptions, the first time that Moscow has so fulsomely praised its former Cold War foe. www.reuters.com/world/china/...
Kremlin says new US security strategy accords largely with Russia's view
It was the first time that Moscow has so fulsomely praised such a document from its former Cold War foe.
www.reuters.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Russia welcomes Trump as its junior ally. — The Kremlin on Sunday welcomed Donald Trump's new national security strategy and said it largely accorded with Russia's own perceptions, the first time that Moscow has so fulsomely praised its former Cold War foe. www.reuters.com/world/china/...
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Puck News: Up to 20 Republicans in the House are expected to announce retirements in the coming weeks. To at least some extent this reflects a crisis of confidence in Speaker Mike Johnson. puck.news/johnsons-car...
Johnson’s Career Crisis & The House G.O.P. Exodus
Up to 20 more House Republicans may announce retirements soon as legislative gridlock, Trump’s falling approval, and 2026 midterm fears drive exodus.
puck.news
December 8, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Puck News: Up to 20 Republicans in the House are expected to announce retirements in the coming weeks. To at least some extent this reflects a crisis of confidence in Speaker Mike Johnson. puck.news/johnsons-car...
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All three atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations are increasing at accelerating rates, even in just the past few years.
Atmospheric CO₂ increase 2023-2024 was a record high.
CO₂ has now increased 53%, methane 166%
Atmospheric CO₂ increase 2023-2024 was a record high.
CO₂ has now increased 53%, methane 166%
December 8, 2025 at 7:24 AM
All three atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations are increasing at accelerating rates, even in just the past few years.
Atmospheric CO₂ increase 2023-2024 was a record high.
CO₂ has now increased 53%, methane 166%
Atmospheric CO₂ increase 2023-2024 was a record high.
CO₂ has now increased 53%, methane 166%
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Miami Herald describes the successful performance of a drug interdiction operations by the Coast Guard. It seized the drugs and $28 mn in cash and arrested three. Compare with the Hegseth "kill them all" operations which seize nothing, kill dozens and cost the taxpayers millions in wasted missiles.
$28 million of cocaine seized off Miami Beach. Three men charged
Coast Guard and CBP seized about 3,715 pounds of cocaine worth $28 million from a 65-foot vessel near Government Cut off Miami Beach; three men were arrested.
www.miamiherald.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Miami Herald describes the successful performance of a drug interdiction operations by the Coast Guard. It seized the drugs and $28 mn in cash and arrested three. Compare with the Hegseth "kill them all" operations which seize nothing, kill dozens and cost the taxpayers millions in wasted missiles.
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Trump branded industrial parks built on federal land and owned by the federal government. Part of Trump's move to a new economy in which he means of production are controlled by the state. www.wsj.com/tech/trump-s...
Exclusive | Japanese Billionaire Plans Sprawling Series of ‘Trump Industrial Parks’
The SoftBank billionaire seeks to build “Trump Industrial Parks” on federal land, using hundreds of billions of capital from the Japan trade deal.
www.wsj.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Trump branded industrial parks built on federal land and owned by the federal government. Part of Trump's move to a new economy in which he means of production are controlled by the state. www.wsj.com/tech/trump-s...
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Ellison Jr is convinced that Trump will undo Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros so that he can have it. Because that's how kleptocracies work.
CNBC: Do you sense that the president is in your corner here?
DAVID ELLISON: What I would say is I'm incredibly grateful for the relations with the president, and I also believe he believes in competition
DAVID ELLISON: What I would say is I'm incredibly grateful for the relations with the president, and I also believe he believes in competition
December 8, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Ellison Jr is convinced that Trump will undo Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros so that he can have it. Because that's how kleptocracies work.
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Finnish president Alexander Stubb's piece on the recreation of the liberal world order is essential reading and bears witness to the fact that commitment to democracy and Western values is burning bright in Europe even as America succumbs under waves of fascism and anti-science hysteria.
The West’s Last Chance
How to build a new global order before it’s too late.
www.foreignaffairs.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Finnish president Alexander Stubb's piece on the recreation of the liberal world order is essential reading and bears witness to the fact that commitment to democracy and Western values is burning bright in Europe even as America succumbs under waves of fascism and anti-science hysteria.
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In 2021, Maj Hegseth of the US national guard’s individual ready reserve was effectively drummed out of the service when officers identified him as an “insider threat” connected to extremist causes. He was branded for his tattoos, which he said “was unfair”. His resentment was raw. “Twenty years …
Does Pete Hegseth even believe that war crimes exist? | Sidney Blumenthal
The US defense secretary’s belief that the military should not be held to account has been a defining factor in his career
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
In 2021, Maj Hegseth of the US national guard’s individual ready reserve was effectively drummed out of the service when officers identified him as an “insider threat” connected to extremist causes. He was branded for his tattoos, which he said “was unfair”. His resentment was raw. “Twenty years …
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In 2025, wind and solar have accounted for over 78% of electricity generation in the UK33 during specific hours, and over 79% in Germany.
December 8, 2025 at 3:21 PM
In 2025, wind and solar have accounted for over 78% of electricity generation in the UK33 during specific hours, and over 79% in Germany.
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Ellison understands exactly what it takes to secure Trump's support and all the leverage the US Government can bring to bear. The corruption of this administration has no parallel in prior US history.
Jared Kushner is part of Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount is telling WBD shareholders that it has a smoother path to regulatory approval than does Netflix.
www.axios.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Ellison understands exactly what it takes to secure Trump's support and all the leverage the US Government can bring to bear. The corruption of this administration has no parallel in prior US history.
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The pipe bomber is an all-in MAGA Trump supporter, a fact which he freely admits. But Kash Patel and the DOJ have labored feverishly to cover that up. bsky.app/profile/muel...
The 22-day gap in the pipe bomber affidavit: the government's desperate attempts to cover up that he's MAGA. If you missed it live yesterday, you can watch it here: www.youtube.com/live/_uiK9fz...
December 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The pipe bomber is an all-in MAGA Trump supporter, a fact which he freely admits. But Kash Patel and the DOJ have labored feverishly to cover that up. bsky.app/profile/muel...
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Gorsuch's inner violent anarchist is showing up more much frequently these days.
December 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Gorsuch's inner violent anarchist is showing up more much frequently these days.
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Making America Great Again, means, of course, putting key media assets under the control of the Gulf Arabs—provided the Trump-Kushner family gets a nice cut on the action.
December 8, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Making America Great Again, means, of course, putting key media assets under the control of the Gulf Arabs—provided the Trump-Kushner family gets a nice cut on the action.
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ChrisO_wiki: A sign of the times: the US military Southcom tweets an image of a soldier with a Jerusalem Cross—used by violent white supremacists groups—on his helmet. The symbol isn't part of any official US military insignia, but it is being promoted by Hegseth.
December 8, 2025 at 4:47 PM
ChrisO_wiki: A sign of the times: the US military Southcom tweets an image of a soldier with a Jerusalem Cross—used by violent white supremacists groups—on his helmet. The symbol isn't part of any official US military insignia, but it is being promoted by Hegseth.
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Israel prepares to annex 40% of Gaza, and that's merely a first step. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
‘Yellow line’ that divides Gaza under Trump plan is ‘new border’ for Israel, says military chief
Eyal Zamir said Israel would hold on to current positions, giving it control of more than half of the territory
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Israel prepares to annex 40% of Gaza, and that's merely a first step. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
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Rep Adam Smith: “One thing in the law is that all of these execute orders are supposed to be transmitted to the committees of jurisdiction, House Armed Services, Senate, within 30 days. They have not transmitted a single execute order to us since Trump became president…”
Venezuela, Western Dominance, & Regime Change: Rep. Adam Smith's Striking Updates
"The capsized bow of the boat...probably wasn't any bigger than your average kitchen table."
open.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Rep Adam Smith: “One thing in the law is that all of these execute orders are supposed to be transmitted to the committees of jurisdiction, House Armed Services, Senate, within 30 days. They have not transmitted a single execute order to us since Trump became president…”