Reposted by Adam OldΜΑΝΟΣ ΤΡΑΧΙΑΣ™ @trahias.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Itō Jakuchū (Japanese, 1716–1800) "Gunkei-zu (Fowls)", 1765. Colored Silk Painting, one Piece, 142.6 × 79.7 cm. The National Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. #art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt 116334 163
Adam Old @adamold.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Charts by @toddlitman.bsky.social in showing our continuing and dramatic misallocation of resources. 010 1
Reposted by Adam Oldskáld @danglinghemmie.bsky.social · 25/09/2026p̞̈͑̚͞ā̤̓̍͘ỉ͔͖̜͌ṇ̤͛̒̍ ā̤̓̍͘t̲̂̓ͩ̑ t̲̂̓ͩ̑ḣ̖̻͛̓ẹ̿͋̒̕ p̞̈͑̚͞ư̡͕̭̇ḿ̬̏ͤͅp̞̈͑̚͞ 532670548 2.7K
Reposted by Adam OldLittle River Conservancy @littlerivercons.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Join Pelican Harbor Seabird Station and Volunteer Cleanup this September 19th for the annual Little River Cleanup! events.volunteercleanup.org/little-river...events.volunteercleanup.orgLittle River Clean-Up (PHSS) in Miami, Florida | Paddle / Boat EventJoin the Pelican Harbor Seabird Station for the Little River/Pelican Harbor ICC 2026 cleanup along the Little River next to our new home. Help clean the river, paddle in the water, and make a positive... 001 1
Adam Old @adamold.bsky.social · 14/09/2026In 2002, Miami-Dade voters chose to tax ourselves a bit more to help pay for what we thought children in our County deserved. My kids participated in programs with other children who were only able to join through the Trust’s help. Why are we risking this now? www.floridapolicy.org/posts/local-...floridapolicy.orgLocal Services for Florida Children and Parents Would See Deep Funding Cuts Under Amendment 3If Amendment 3 passes, CSCs would lose almost $278.1 million in the next two fiscal years. 000 0
Adam Old @adamold.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Spend the time and watch this. www.youtube.com/watch?v=X50z...youtube.comAjeya Cotra – "This might be the clearest warning shot we ever get"YouTube video by Dwarkesh Patel 000 0
Reposted by Adam OldAmerican Museum of Natural History @amnh.org · 30/08/2026When the Singing Stone was first displayed at the Museum, the massive block of vibrant blue azurite and green malachite made high-pitched sounds when the humidity changed with the weather and seasons. These noises were produced as the porous stone absorbed and released moisture from the air. 151103263 1.1K
Reposted by Adam Oldn+1 @nplusonemag.com · 11/08/2026Working conditions are learning conditions, we like to say, and it is so obviously true you want to tattoo it on your clavicle. www.nplusonemag.com/online-only/...nplusonemag.comMemos of Blood and Fire | Peter CovielloSo if you ask me about the signature strength of the department where I work, I will tell you. It is world-caliber field-defining research, wedded to a fantastically dynamic practice of instruction, a... 091 9
Reposted by Adam OldCorin @corinrules.bsky.social · 18/07/2026Making a bunch of changes in the new #ptto build to make it easier to draw in ways different to how I draw. I’ve parked one feature for now but it should be easier to draw intricate and detailed stuff so hopefully works better for all my mates in the beta 🤞 001 1
Reposted by Adam OldAngry Staff Officer @pptsapper.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Just after the battle of Gettysburg, Lt. Frank Haskell of Wisconsin set down his memories of the fight as he had witnessed it from his perspective as a division commander’s aide de camp. I like to revisit it every year because of the way Haskell uses his words to paint a vivid picture for the reader 8505115 505
Reposted by Adam OldTai Viinikka @eastpole.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Supercomputers being delivered around Apollo's first moon landing could do ~10 million numerical operations per second. IBM and CDC were the big players, and they each sold ~ 100 units globally. So all of Earth's supercomputers could manage maybe 2 billion ops/s. IPhone 17 exceeds 2 trillion ops/s. 271 7
Adam Old @adamold.bsky.social · 14/04/2026We had a good time planting and installing several floating wetlands islands at FIU Biscayne Campus. These islands planted with grasses, native flowers, and mangroves should help pull nutrient pollution out of the water and provide habitat for birds and fish. Looking forward to seeing them grow. 030 3
Adam Old @adamold.bsky.social · 05/03/2026This is a project that I worked on during my time at the Omni CRA. The tiny lot was "undevelopable" and strewn with trash every day. Laura's vision and commitment to pushing this through was extraordinary—the city deserves hundreds of great little buildings like this one! 010 1
Reposted by Adam OldPhilip Bump @pbump.com · 04/03/2026Ah, yes, the invaluable wisdom of the markets. 763596494 3.6K
Reposted by Adam OldBrian Floyd @brianmfloyd.bsky.social · 27/02/2026this was a real thing and the department of licensing blamed new technology so i’m pretty sure that means they got sold an ai service 16792206 792
Reposted by Adam OldJacob @iacobuscaesar.bsky.social · 26/02/2026Nice AI-image-generating tool, but it will never be as great an artist as Onfim, a child who lived in the Novgorod Republic in the mid-1200s and who scribbled these drawings and schoolwork writings on birch bark at the age of 6 or 7. 3434681103 3.5K
Reposted by Adam OldPost-Punk Dad (edited) @shoegaze.dad · 21/02/2026Look, now that we're trying for real consequences for the Epstein files, maybe we should also take another look at the Panama Papers 273223818 3.2K
Adam Old @adamold.bsky.social · 31/01/2026Remember when Gary Hart lost the Democratic primary because he had had a consensual affair with an adult? 020 2
Reposted by Adam OldThe War on Cars @thewaroncars.bsky.social · 27/01/2026NEW BONUS EPISODE: We shared the stage with @modacitylife.com to talk about their new book, "Women Changing Cities." Why are so many of the cities that are doing the most to reclaim space from the automobile led by women? Become a Patreon supporter for full access: www.patreon.com/posts/149174... 06615 66
Reposted by Adam OldBrian McNoldy @bmcnoldy.bsky.social · 23/01/2026Then, from late 2022-present, we have been collaborating with the South Florida Water Management District to make and share real-time daily 10-day tide forecasts for sites all around south Florida! You can view current and archived forecasts at lnkd.in/gaQYQek4. [3/3] 062 6
Reposted by Adam OldThe War on Cars @thewaroncars.bsky.social · 14/01/2026How cool is this marquee? Don't miss our live show with Melissa & Chris Bruntlett of @modacitylife.com at the Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables, FL. We'll be talking about our new book and theirs — plus a whole lot more. Tickets: purchase.actorsplayhouse.org/EventAvailab... 1623 62
Adam Old @adamold.bsky.social · 16/01/2026Great to have @transitmia.bsky.social bringing @thewaroncars.bsky.social and @modacitylife.com to Miami. People are ready for better! 0143 14
Adam Old @adamold.bsky.social · 16/01/2026Really to happy to see the @OmniCRA and @VagabondGroup project “16 Corner” finally cutting the ribbon on the final building. This 5-building affordable rehab project in Overtown kept residents in place at rents they can still manage. 020 2
Reposted by Adam OldThe CryptKeifer @dannyvegito.bsky.social · 12/01/2026living in a world where the only two jobs are “gambling” and “murder” isn’t nearly as cool as Cowboy Bebop made it out to be 67105852781 10.6K
Reposted by Adam OldJameel Jaffer @jameeljaffer.bsky.social · 24/12/2025The government has broad authority to control admission but courts have held *repeatedly*, over more than half a century, that the First Amendment bars the government from denying visas to foreign citizens simply because it dislikes what they have to say. 1/ www.nytimes.com/2025/12/24/b...nytimes.comThey Seek to Curb Online Hate. The U.S. Accuses Them of Censorship. 171357398 1.4K
Reposted by Adam OldKasey Gifford @kaseygifford.bsky.social · 26/11/2025Our dystopian future is looking light, bright, and just a touch whimsical. 15335104 335
Adam Old @adamold.bsky.social · 08/11/2025Old article but still good. rethinkingchildhood.com/2017/04/27/t...rethinkingchildhood.comA rare glimpse into a messy oasis of adventure playA compelling and moving illustration of the power of adventurous free play, now available online. 010 1
Adam Old @adamold.bsky.social · 02/11/2025I'm proud to have been involved with this project from the beginning. Miami Homes For All's 3C Program aims to unlock access to existing Affordable Housing funding for small neighborhood property owners like Dr. Bestman. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHq2...youtube.comInside Miami Homes For All’s Affordable Housing Initiative: Dr. Evalina Bestman’s Legacy in ActionYouTube video by Miami Homes For All 020 2
Reposted by Adam OldColton the fish sp💀💀ker🐟🪴🏕️🐝 @fishsqueezer.bsky.social · 18/10/2025My heart was jubilant while reading this story this morning - more than 100 Chinook salmon have passed the former Klamath River dam sites as well as the fish ladder at Klamath Lake and are naturally spawning in Oregon headwaters for the first time in over a century! 🐟🧪🌎 www.opb.org/article/2025...opb.orgSalmon clear last Klamath dams, reaching Williamson and Sprague riversJust a year after four dams were removed, a group of fall Chinook have migrated nearly 300 miles into the Upper Klamath Basin. 8389130 389
Reposted by Adam OldThe Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation @xercessociety.bsky.social · 02/10/2025It’s time for one of the easiest things you can do for wildlife: just #LeaveTheLeaves! Leaves are vital homes & winter shelter! 🐝 🍂 Follow our easy tips & meet the animals you’ll be saving ➡️ xerces.org/blog/leave-t... 🪧 Get your own yard sign, now available in English & Spanish ➡️ xerces.org/giftsxerces.orgLeave the Leaves!One of the most valuable ways to support pollinators and other invertebrates is to provide them with the shelter they need to survive the winter. Thankfully, all you need to do is do less yard work. 15828 58
Reposted by Adam OldAdam Old @adamold.bsky.social · 23/09/2025If you are in Miami or nearby, take the PLEDGE to leave your car parked for one day during @transitmia.bsky.social Week Without Driving, Sept 29–Oct 5th. form.jotform.com/252584483392...form.jotform.comWeek Without Driving 2025 - PledgePlease click the link to complete this form. 021 2
Adam Old @adamold.bsky.social · 23/09/2025If you are in Miami or nearby, take the PLEDGE to leave your car parked for one day during @transitmia.bsky.social Week Without Driving, Sept 29–Oct 5th. form.jotform.com/252584483392...form.jotform.comWeek Without Driving 2025 - PledgePlease click the link to complete this form. 021 2
Reposted by Adam OldPopehat @kenwhite.bsky.social · 25/09/2025Despite everything I still have fundamental faith in the American people turning this around and making things better. [reads any New York Times focus group] Fuck this. Fuck everything. Burn it all down. [drinks directly from tequila bottle] 1704938594 4.9K
Adam Old @adamold.bsky.social · 25/09/2025Vertical schools and housing is a valuable idea for expensive neighborhoods in Miami. wsvn.com/news/local/m...wsvn.comM-DCPS unveils first of its kind campus in Brickell - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort LauderdaleMIAMI (WSVN) - Miami-Dade County Public Schools unveiled its new unique campus in the heart of Miami where teachers can live and work while their<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://wsvn.com/new... 010 1
Reposted by Adam OldRebecca R Helm @rebeccarhelm.bsky.social · 24/09/2025I get that the news cycle is packed right now, but I just heard from a colleague at the Smithsonian that this is fully a GIANT SQUID BEING EATEN BY A SPERM WHALE and it’s possibly the first ever confirmed video according to a friend at NOAA 10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵) 715294659897 29.5K
Reposted by Adam OldMicah Loewinger @micahloewinger.bsky.social · 24/09/2025My employer New York Public Radio just announced that it is offering @onthemedia.bsky.social, @radiolab.bsky.social, and other programs to at-risk public radio stations for free! More info: current.org/2025/09/wnyc... 8053861560 5.4K
Reposted by Adam OldAlison Fisk @alisonfisk.bsky.social · 13/09/2025Something beautiful for the weekend! An extraordinary Acheulean handaxe knapped around a fossil shell c. 500,000-300,000 years ago! The shell’s central display has been described as an example of aesthetic intention by the toolmaker. West Tofts, Norfolk. 📷 MAA Cambridge University #Archaeology 371363386 1.4K
Adam Old @adamold.bsky.social · 10/09/2025Using HBO’s Chernobyl miniseries to explain fission reactors to my kids. Very informative! 010 1
Reposted by Adam OldSurprised Eel Historian, PhD @greenleejw.bsky.social · 09/09/2025I love summer, and I hate the change of seasons. But eels change in excellent ways, so let's talk about that, instead! That's right, friends...it's Big Eel Life Cycle Thread time! Before we start, let's remember that I'm a historian, not a scientist. But I'll do my best. 1/11 🗃️🧪 720160 201
Reposted by Adam OldMike Eliason @holz-bau.bsky.social · 15/08/2025i've been thinking about donald appleyard's research on social interaction diagram a lot in relation to some of the topics in my book and some recent podcast discussions specifically the social isolation crisis, and how we plan and build multifamily housing in the US today 619957 199
Reposted by Adam OldRobin Chase @rmchase.bsky.social · 13/08/2025In the heat, carrying an umbrella -- your own shade -- clearly makes an enormous difference. Also, cities should keep planting more trees! 04324 43
