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film and history buff, older than I feel Citizen of Canada and the UK (Scotland!) Cat person but dogs are nice too.

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𝘈𝘭𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘤𝘒𝘪𝘯𝘭𝘦𝘺 🍁 @ajohmss1956.bsky.social · 8m
That's when the lunatics in charge of it are at their most dangerous.
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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 7h
16 October 1943 | Raid of the Ghetto of Rome. 365 German security & police forces sealed off the area of the ghetto. 1,024 Jewish men, women, and children were arrested. Two days later they were deported to #Auschwitz. Only 16 of them survived the war.
The image is a black-and-white historical photograph showing a city street scene. People are gathered in small groups. In the foreground, a military truck or cargo vehicle is parked. The background features multi-story buildings, some with damaged or darkened windows, indicating possible war damage.
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John Cocker @joecocker.bsky.social · 10h
On this day in 1923, a Czech Jewish man was born. On the 16 Nov 1942 he was deported from Tábor to Theresienstadt and on the 28 Sep 1944 to Auschwitz. He perished in Apr 1945 at Litoměřice, where prisoners dug tunnels for an underground factory. His name was Jiří Meisl
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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 2h
16 October 1906 | A Pole, Stanisław Lipiński, was born in Płock. An engineer, officer of the Polish Army. In #Auschwitz from 3 February 1943. No. 99833 He perished in the camp on 7 July 1943. --- Online lesson "Poles at KL Auschwitz”: lekcja.auschwitz.org/en_2020_06_pol…
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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 5h
16 October 1908 | A Czech Jewish woman, Liselotta Weinfeldová, was born in Plzeň. She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt ghetto on 19 October 1944. She did not survive. --- Women at Auschwitz Lesson: lekcja.auschwitz.org/2022_kobiety_en Podcast: youtu.be/ijTxtbNlJO8
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“Rebellious Scots” 😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺 @markrich68.bsky.social · 9h
George Monbiot absolutely nails it, as he perfectly describes how ‘extractive’, London centric, unionism has drained Cymru for generations If only Cymru was fully governed by those who prioritised the interests of Cymru,to become just another modern, small & successful, European country 🇫🇮🇮🇪🇪🇪🇩🇰🇸🇪🇫🇴🇮🇸🇪🇪
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John Cocker @joecocker.bsky.social · 10h
On this day in 1893, a Jewish man was born in Ilok (now Croatia). On the 7 May 1942 he was deported from Prague to Theresienstadt and on the 9 May 1942 to Sobibor, where he perished. He was a teacher and opera singer. His name was Leopold Löwy
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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 11h
16 October 1900 | A Pole, Julian Gniewosz, was born in Łyków. A tax collector. In #Auschwitz from 6 December 1942. No. 80175 In 1943 he was transferred to KL Buchenwald. He survived. --- A podcast about registration photos: youtu.be/c2l9hDA5MZc
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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
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Dutchy Patrick @dutchiepatrick.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Trump killed Epstein and destroyed the evidence. PERIOD.
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𝘈𝘭𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘤𝘒𝘪𝘯𝘭𝘦𝘺 🍁 @ajohmss1956.bsky.social · 15h
Next time, instead of bags, use sledgehammers or dynamite.
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JeffTrnka @jefftrnka.bsky.social · 17h
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The DCMP 🇲🇽 / 🇺🇦 / 🇬🇧 @dailyclassicalmusicpost.com · 16h
Richard Branson is a billionaire tax exile who pays zero personal tax Maybe he should look in the mirror to figure out why he and his ilk allowed the rich to get richer and the poor to die
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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 17h
16 October 1920 | German Jewish woman, Fanny Ornstein, was born in Hamburg. A seamstress. She emigrated to Belgium. She was deported to #Auschwitz from Kazerne Dossin in Mechelen on 15 August 1942 and registered in the camp. She perished there on 27 August 1942. t.co/iDV2CYTqPM
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The DCMP 🇲🇽 / 🇺🇦 / 🇬🇧 @dailyclassicalmusicpost.com · 15h
People dying didn’t upset the Russians But broken dating apps? Delays in food deliveries? Apparently, this is a bridge too far for them
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Russians complain about broken dating apps and takeaway delays after Ukraine strikes
After Russian energy attacks left Ukrainians without heating and electricity last winter, Kyiv has in 2026 sought to disrupt Russian daily life in response
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Considering her behind the scenes shenanigans with members of tRUmp's maga party I'd like to know why Danielle Smith hasn't been charged with treason and arrested.
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Bruce Little @brucedlittle.bsky.social · 19h
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More than you know.
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Ernesto Franco Ramos @wlerf.bsky.social · 20h
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The DCMP 🇲🇽 / 🇺🇦 / 🇬🇧 @dailyclassicalmusicpost.com · 19h
I celebrated Wendy Carlos in a Daily Classical Music Post in June 2025 ‘Kubrick was so pleased with Carlos’s work on 𝘈 𝘊𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘖𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 that he asked her to compose the score for 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 (1980), and she also composed the score for 𝘛𝘳𝘰𝘯.’
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Wendy Carlos: A Clockwork Orange: Title Music
Ask people what genre they think film music is—is it classical? You will get widely varying responses. For some people, film music is a subgenre of classical music; for others, it is a completely s…
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𝘈𝘭𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘤𝘒𝘪𝘯𝘭𝘦𝘺 🍁 @ajohmss1956.bsky.social · 19h
Considering her behind the scenes shenanigans with members of tRUmp's maga party I'd like to know why Danielle Smith hasn't been charged with treason and arrested. Any answers? Anyone?
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𝘈𝘭𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘤𝘒𝘪𝘯𝘭𝘦𝘺 🍁 @ajohmss1956.bsky.social · 20h
I firmly believe that people in their 70's and older should not be running for elected office. I feel the same way about teenagers running for office.
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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 23h
15 October 1936 | A Dutch Jewish boy, Jacob Vieyra, was born in Rotterdam. In February 1944 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection. --- A short video showing the ruins of gas chamber and crematorium III: www.youtube.com/shorts/ipQmBPAlJQ8
Vintage black and white photo of a boy sitting outdoors on a wooden chair, petting a small dog. There is a white picket fence in the background with a garden.
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Jonathan Slater @jonathanslater.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Remind the people you love how much you love them today. Good morning Blue Sky
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Hyapatia Lee @hyapatialee.bsky.social · 23h
Pow-wow Dancing, Native American Regalia, Native American Drumming. youtu.be/Er3Se4eBOxU
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They've been mating with aliens!!!
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The SNP @snp.org · 15/10/2026
Scottish independence is about more than politics. It's about having the power to make our own decisions and shape Scotland's future. Read the full article 👇 www.snp.org/why-independence-is-you… #SNP26
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Why independence is your right to choose — Scottish National Party
Having independence means having the self-belief to choose our own path, even when that path brings challenges.
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Can you hitch a trailer to it?
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Once, just ONCE, I'd like to hear one of these 'reporters' ask them exactly what it is they hate about Democrats. Ask them for the specific reasons they hate libs and dems. I guarantee they'll be lost.
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JeffTrnka @jefftrnka.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
15 October 1920 | Pole Marcin Gorbacz was born in Mostki. A hairdresser. In #Auschwitz from 21 June 1942. No. 40398 He perished in the camp on 19 October 1942. --- A podcast about registration photos: youtu.be/c2l9hDA5MZc /
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Organize. Speak up. Call. Boycott. Protect your neighbors. Guard your kids. They won’t honor an honest election. They never have, they cry & do insurrections if they don’t get their way. Cheating & sore loser shit on the menu, never blink.🇺🇸❣️🤍💙
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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
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The SNP @snp.org · 15/10/2026
“We're not hanging around for another decade of broken Brexit Britain.” Scotland shouldn't have to wait another ten years for change. The ambition is to build an independent Scotland, back in the EU and making its own decisions.
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Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
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Michael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Here’s a little seen scene between two very different Stars & People. CHARLES LAUGHTON’s a vagrant trying to get arrested in order to spend a cold winter in a warm jail, MARILYN MONROE a prostitute (in her last film before breaking big in “Niagara”). O.HENRY’S FULL HOUSE (1952)
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Barbara Waxer 🌈 @barbara-waxer.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
When Grammy-winning musician Rhiannon Giddens begins playing “Old Corn Liquor,” a traditional Black American folk tune, acclaimed Chinese pipa virtuoso Wu Man recognizes similarities to Chinese pentatonic music and spontaneously joins in. The joy on their faces says it all.
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Any purchase that passes the cat test is a good purchase.
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Lyin' Pete Hoekstra has actively undermined in our nation to destroy our sovereignty. But Canadian officials never called him out. So now he is claiming we are somehow interfering in Trump land. He is setting the stage to blame Canada for the shit show at the mid-terms. youtube.com/shorts/b_B3M...
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HOEKSTRA THREATENS CANADA !!!
YouTube video by Charlie Angus
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Still preferable to tRUmp's christian brotherhood.
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What if the disclaimer is fake?
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Owen From Ohio @owenfromohio.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
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Arbaz Kakkar5 @arbazkakkar5.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
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I'll need a bigger one for my coffee. Should get one for soup too!
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Just don't use it anywhere near an abominable snowman!
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I need a coffee mug that keeps the contents hot.
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The SNP @snp.org · 15/10/2026
“Scotland isn't a region. Scotland is a nation.” Scotland has the talent, resources and potential to build a stronger economy, tackle poverty and improve living standards. #SNP26
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I love these old photos and they make me realize there's one thing we desperately need to bring back into our lives - HATS!
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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
15 October 1911 | A Frenchman, Roger Chaput, was born in Saint-Ouen. In #Auschwitz from 8 July 1942. No. 45352 He perished in the camp on 13 August 1942.
A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform. The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.
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My cat checks on me too but when she leaves the room I'm pretty sure she's muttering and cursing under her breath.
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