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Tim Barham
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Travelling... motorcycle rides... astronomy. Ex-Microsoft (Visual Studio)... currently focused on @waypoint.guru


Motorcycle stuff mostly posted to @timsrides.bsky.social
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I think the more serious problem is it's not real (and hey... no credit needed for AI images 🙂).
A colorful, surreal landscape of vividly striped flower fields on rolling hills, with tiny human figures walking among the rows; detected as 99.5% likely to be AI-generated or deepfake content by Hive Moderation.
June 15, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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Because it is.
A colorful, surreal landscape of vividly striped flower fields on rolling hills, with tiny human figures walking among the rows; detected as 99.5% likely to be AI-generated or deepfake content by Hive Moderation.
June 15, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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Sadly, no. It's an AI generated image.
A colorful, surreal landscape of vividly striped flower fields on rolling hills, with tiny human figures walking among the rows; detected as 99.5% likely to be AI-generated or deepfake content by Hive Moderation.
June 15, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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The impact of the TACO administration is global, and millions will die as a result of its anti-science agenda.
A tweet by Joseph Allen (@j_g_allen) reads: “Harvard researcher Dr Sarah Fortune was only two years away from creating a vaccine that could have saved the 1.25 million people killed each year by tuberculosis. But last month, she received a letter telling her that the $60 million grant funding her research was being halted by President Trump.” Below the tweet is a quote on a white background: “She knew the president was threatening to pull grants from the university, but she had hoped her research might be spared. ‘I thought maybe somehow Harvard will escape,’ Fortune said. ‘I was very naive. Then the scope of the attack became clear.’” Below the quote is a photo of Dr. Sarah Fortune standing in a laboratory, wearing a black coat with red glasses hanging from the collar. She has shoulder-length blond hair and a serious expression. Laboratory equipment and shelves with supplies are visible in the background.
June 4, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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Just one reason promoting Pride Month is so important. I have treasured friends whose lives are at risk simply because of who they are. This is not hyperbole... this is the reality they live with every day.
A Facebook post on the account of Jonathan Joss, contains a statement from Tristan Kern de Gonzales, husband of Jonathan Joss. The statement reads: "My husband Jonathan Joss and I were involved in a shooting while checking the mail at the site of our former home. That home was burned down after over two years of threats from people in the area who repeatedly told us they would set it on fire. We reported these threats to law enforcement multiple times and nothing was done. Throughout that time we were harassed regularly by individuals who made it clear they did not accept our relationship. Much of the harassment was openly homophobic. When we returned to the site to check our mail we discovered the skull of one of our dogs and its harness placed in clear view. This caused both of us severe emotional distress. We began yelling and crying in response to the pain of what we saw. While we were doing this a man approached us. He started yelling violent homophobic slurs at us. He then raised a gun from his lap and fired. Jonathan and I had no weapons. We were not threatening anyone. We were grieving. We were standing side by side. When the man fired Jonathan pushed me out of the way. He saved my life. Jonathan is my husband. He gave me more love in our time together than most people ever get. We were newlyweds. We picked Valentines Day. We were in the process of looking for a trailer and planning our future. He was murdered by someone who could not stand the sight of two men loving each other. I was with him when he passed. I told him how much he was loved. To everyone who supported him, his fans, his friends, know that he valued you deeply. He saw you as family. My focus now is on protecting Jonathan’s legacy and honoring the life we built together. If your concern is how someone coped with trauma or how loudly they speak when recounting injustice and being ignored by authorities then you never truly cared about my husband. Jonathan saved my life. I will carr…
June 2, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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Our current foster kittens, Jemima and Sylvie, resting after a hard morning's play 🙂
Two foster kittens, Jemima and Sylvie, resting on a couch. Jemima, a tabby with white paws, is stretched out on a red and white blanket, while Sylvie, a sleek black kitten, lies beside her on a blue plaid blanket. Both appear relaxed and cozy.
May 22, 2025 at 6:13 AM
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Designed myself a t-shirt to celebrate pride month - should arrive just in time! 🙂
Black crew-neck t-shirt featuring a colorful phoenix design in the center. The mythical bird is depicted with outstretched wings in vibrant blue and coral/pink colors, rising upward against the black fabric. The phoenix has a textured, slightly speckled appearance, creating a striking contrast on the simple black shirt.
May 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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This is not natural... it's entirely the result of human activity. The science behind that is simple, provable, and not questioned by anyone with any expertise in the field.

We are heading towards disaster.

svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/5190
March 13, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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And some were landscape orientation...
March 9, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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Went for a wander around the neighbourhood this afternoon... stitched together a few live photos of the water running down the streets around here 🙂...
March 9, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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The foster kitties exhausted after a morning saving the world from bright points of light 🙂
Three cats are sprawled out on a dark brown leather couch, each in a different sleeping position. On the left, a grey tabby is curled into a tight ball, resting on a patterned pillow. In the center, a dark tabby with bold swirls is stretched out on a soft pink blanket, one paw reaching forward. On the right, a black and white cat is completely upside down, paws splayed out, exposing its white belly while resting against a large purple pillow. The scene exudes cozy relaxation.
March 9, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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Three of our foster kitties are fascinated by the downpour from ex-tropical cyclone Alfred...
Three cats sit on a beige rug in front of a screen door, gazing outside. The cat on the left is black with white markings, lying stretched out. The middle cat has a dark tabby pattern and is crouched down. The cat on the right is a lighter grey tabby with a striped coat, sitting upright with its tail curled slightly. Outside, a brick-paved patio with greenery and a wooden table is visible through the screen.
March 9, 2025 at 2:54 AM
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This is what happens when you put an ignorant fool in charge of health…
A close-up photo of a newspaper article headline from The Washington Post. The bold headline reads, “CDC plans to study autism, vaccines.” Below it, a subheading states, “Move comes despite strong evidence finding no link between them.” The article is authored by Lena H. Sun and Lauren Weber. The paper appears slightly worn, with text faintly visible from the reverse side.
March 8, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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Brisbane, Qld, when a cyclone is just off the coast 🙄…
A suburban scene in Brisbane, Queensland, taken during the presence of Cyclone Alfred off the coast. The sky is a mix of blue and scattered white and gray clouds, with patches of sunlight filtering through. In the foreground, a cream-colored house with a dark gray tiled roof stands behind a wooden fence, showing some weathering on its walls. To the left, parts of other homes with red-tiled roofs and solar panels are visible. Green trees and bushes frame the image, with some foliage appearing to sway slightly in the breeze. The overall atmosphere suggests a calm moment despite the nearby cyclone.
March 7, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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Cyclone? What cyclone? 🤷‍♂️
A suburban scene with a bright blue sky and scattered wispy white clouds. In the foreground, a red-tiled roof is partially visible, with a green metal awning on the right side. Several trees, including lush green broadleaf trees and tall palm trees swaying in the wind, frame the scene. A dark green metal gate with brick pillars separates the property from the street. Across the road, a modern two-story house with a gray tiled roof, white walls, a small balcony, and a high gray fence is visible. A black car is parked on the street, and additional houses and greenery can be seen in the background.
March 5, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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I’m not used to living directly in the path of a cyclone. 🙂

Very calm and peaceful right now… blue skies and very little wind.
A suburban scene with a bright blue sky and scattered wispy white clouds. In the foreground, a red-tiled roof is partially visible, with a green metal awning on the right side. Several trees, including lush green broadleaf trees and tall palm trees swaying in the wind, frame the scene. A dark green metal gate with brick pillars separates the property from the street. Across the road, a modern two-story house with a gray tiled roof, white walls, a small balcony, and a high gray fence is visible. A black car is parked on the street, and additional houses and greenery can be seen in the background.
March 5, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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It looks exactly like his LinkedIn profile picture 😉
A LinkedIn profile screenshot for a person named Robert Wilson, who is listed as an Integration and Controls Engineer III at Blue Origin in Temple, Texas, United States. The profile has 26 connections and features a default LinkedIn profile picture (a gray circle with a blue placeholder icon). Below the name and job title, there are two buttons: a blue ”+ Connect” button and a “Message” button.
February 25, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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Oh yeah... 🙂
A retro-futuristic scene featuring a woman with a striking purple bob hairstyle standing confidently in a metallic silver mini-dress with a high collar and a matching belt. She is also wearing silver knee-high boots. The background consists of a sleek, curved white doorway with red rectangular accents, evoking a 1960s sci-fi aesthetic. The image appears to be from a classic science fiction television show or film, reminiscent of the space-age fashion and design of the era.
February 18, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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Here's Judy Schmidt's original image, without the credit removed:
A stunning Hubble Space Telescope image of the Wolf-Rayet star WR 124, surrounded by a fiery nebula of expelled gas and dust. The star at the center shines brilliantly, illuminating intricate filaments of glowing orange-red gas against the dark backdrop of space, speckled with distant stars. This processed image is credited to the Hubble Legacy Archive, NASA, ESA, image processing by Judy Schmidt.
February 17, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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An utterly terrifying statement...
A social media post from Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) on February 15, 2025, at 11:53 AM. The post reads: "He who saves his Country does not violate any Law." Below the text, engagement metrics show 2.03k "ReTruths" and 8.03k "Likes." Trump's profile picture is an edited image of his face overlaid with an American flag design, and his name is displayed with a verification badge.
February 16, 2025 at 5:47 AM
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So looking forward to this (April 24)! Third time for me (last time back in 2019).
A promotional banner for Hans Zimmer Live, featuring the legendary film composer Hans Zimmer playing an electric guitar. He is wearing a black shirt and appears to be mid-performance with an energetic expression. The background has a blue and black gradient with stage lighting effects. To the right, "HANS ZIMMER LIVE" is displayed in a bold, stylized yellow font. A circular white text box highlights some of his most famous film scores: Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lion King, Inception, and Dune.
February 14, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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This is how it's done, Google.
A screenshot of a Bluesky post from Encyclopaedia Britannica (@britannica.com) stating that they will continue to use the term "Gulf of Mexico" for several reasons: They serve an international audience, the majority of which is outside the U.S. The Gulf of Mexico is an international body of water, and the U.S.'s authority to rename it is ambiguous. The post includes a cup of coffee and downward arrow emoji at the end. It has 113 replies, 1.8K reposts, and 6.8K likes.
February 13, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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A humorous meme showing a funeral scene with a wooden coffin surrounded by mourners dressed in black. A priest holding a book asks, "Anybody want to say anything?" A man among the mourners responds, "I'm vegan," creating a comedic and unexpected punchline. The background features trees, adding to the somber atmosphere of the scene.
February 4, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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A screenshot of a social media post by James Martin, SJ, a verified account. The post reads: "In its simplest terms, the apparent demise of USAID is the result of the world's richest man ending a program that helps millions of poor people. You don't need a Ph.D. in moral theology to see why this is an evil. You can just read Jesus's parables on the rich and the poor." The account belongs to James Martin, SJ, a Jesuit priest, editor at large at America Magazine, founder of Outreach Catholic, author of Come Forth, and a consultor to the Dicastery for Communication at the Vatican, as stated in his Twitter/X bio. The post has 1.1K likes, 34 comments, 250 shares, and 61 saves. The profile picture shows him in clerical attire, smiling at the camera.
February 3, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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A screenshot of a tweet by Acyn (@Acyn) showing an exchange during a Senate confirmation hearing. The text reads: Warnock: "You have compared the CDC's work to Nazi death camps. You've compared it to sexual abusers in the Catholic church." RFK JR: "I never said it." Warnock: "Actually, I have a transcript." Below the tweet is a split-screen image of the hearing: on the left, RFK Jr. is speaking at a microphone with another person seated behind him. On the right, Senator Raphael Warnock is visibly reacting during the session. The MSNBC caption reads: "Now: Trump Health Secy. Nominee RFK Jr. Testifies."
February 3, 2025 at 12:53 AM