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Saturday Report 10/3/26 - Corporations Aren’t Pricing Products Anymore. They’re Pricing You. The Best of the Rest of the News and Opinion hartmannreport.com/p/saturday-r...

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Saturday Report 10/3/26 - Corporations Aren’t Pricing Products Anymore. They’re Pricing You.

The Best of the Rest of the News and Opinion

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fenraven @fenraven.bsky.social · 7h

The billionaires in charge are going WAY TOO FAR. From Thom Hartmann: hartmannreport.com/p/saturday-r...

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fenraven @fenraven.bsky.social · 13h

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay is #Black&Red. This common gallinule has a lot of black feathers and that red face shield is a standout! #birds #ECK #birdphotography #photography #gallinule

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fenraven @fenraven.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#scape #skyscape #HarvestMoon #ECK Took this pic while me and some friends were sitting outside around a fire last weekend. What a glorious evening! I'm gonna miss such things when winter comes again.

Sony a6400, Sone E 70-300mm lens, handheld night shot. I was hoping to get a migrating bird against the moon, but I had to settle for branches.

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fenraven @fenraven.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#ForestFriday Fall is coming! I'm looking forward to seeing the colors again. #ECK #fall #FallColors

Photo taken a year ago in the Cuyahoga National Forest.

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fenraven @fenraven.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#BirdOfTheDay #Alt theme is #YellowElements: yellow found on any bird. Took pics of this molting goldfinch about a week ago. #birds #ECK #photography #birdphotography

Many of them were feasting on fall seeds.

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Thom Hartmann @hartmannreport.com · 01/10/2026

The deeper story isn't the $500. It’s what happens to democracy when politicians steeped in pay-to-play politics start treating ordinary citizens like one more constituency to be won over with money… hartmannreport.com/p/trumps-500...

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Trump’s $500 Checks Reveal the GOP’s “Billionaire Theory of Democracy”: Everything Has a Price

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fenraven @fenraven.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Trump is sending out about a million $500 checks to people in swing states as a bribe to vote for him. These will be real, from what I understand: Sending people THEIR money to vote for him. Cash the check, vote BLUE! Credit to Thom Hartmann: hartmannreport.com/p/trumps-500...

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fenraven @fenraven.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Black&White; any shot in black and white. This Brewer's blackbird was carrying straw to her nest. I watched her work industriously for several minutes while keeping a wary eye on me. #birds #ECK #photography #birdphotography

It was perched in a palm tree when I took the shot.
Photo taken in Florida.
Processed in Luminar and Silver Effex Pro.

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fenraven @fenraven.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#HumansOfBluesky #B&W #UrbanGaze Sign of our times, when the owner totally ignores her pet. The dog wanted her atttention, and she paid no attention to the paw taps on her leg. #PhotographersOfBluesky #Photography #StreetPhotography #ECK

Photo taken in central Florida. If she'd looked up, she would have noticed the dog wanted some love. She would have seen the beautiful lake in front of her. But it seemed nothing could get her to put that damn phone down long enough to notice either.
Processed in Luminar and Silver Effex Pro.

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fenraven @fenraven.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

After a morning of watching recent videos, I'm convinced we--the average citizens of the US--can do nothing to change the course the world is on. It's going to crash and burn no matter what we do. The billionaires are truly running everything, playing a game we can't afford to play. I'm done.

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fenraven @fenraven.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

When is that horrible "uptalk" going away? It's been years, and I still hear people phrasing everything they say as a question. I've stopped watching certain YouTube personalities because of it, no matter how interesting the content is. It simply ANNOYS.

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fenraven @fenraven.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#BirdOfTheDay #EFG I took this picture at the Tampa Zoo in 2006. If you ever have a chance to visit, do so! It's an amazing place to see animals. They are in proper exhibits the size they need, and there is an overhead tram you can take to see animals far away. #flamingoes #TampaZoo #Florida #ECK

Tampa Zoo, Florida. A wonderful place to spend the day.

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fenraven @fenraven.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Bokeh: birds with soft, muted, or blurry backgrounds. This is a red-shouldered hawk. The closeup is a 100% crop of the original photo so you can see detail. More in ALT. #birds #ECK #birdphotography #photography #hawks

I had the Sigma 150-600mm lens on my Sony a6400 camera and was visiting a small local park in Lake Placid, FL, one morning when this hawk flew in and perched on a dead tree near the lake. It knew I was there and didn't seem to mind me taking pictures. I was careful not to get too close, but with that lens, I didn't have to. When I was finished, I quietly stepped back, whispering my thanks as I left.

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fenraven @fenraven.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

#BirdOfTheDay #Alt is #Airborne; any bird in flight. Captured this mockingbird one morning and loved how it looked in the sun. I gave it an artistic touch. #birds #Art #mockingbird #ECK

Background overlaid with an art texture to give it that "brushwork" look.

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fenraven @fenraven.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

A friend unexpectedly received flowers, and she gave me one. This orange rose is stunning! #Stunday #EastCoastKin #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography #bloomscrolling #ECK #roses #orange

Picture processed in Luminar. I didn't do much to it; mostly just darkened the background so all attention rightfully goes to the rose.

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fenraven @fenraven.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

#BlueSkyArtShow #Lights It's almost that time again! I took this picture last year at Halloween, and I'm looking foward to seeing the decorations this year! #halloween #ECK #ghostghoulsgoblins #photography #nightphotography

Taken with the Sony a6400 and Sony E 70-350mm lens, using the "night handheld" setting.

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fenraven @fenraven.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

#BirdOfTheDay #Pairs This mated pair are a joy to watch when I visit a local private pond (the pond is on private property but the owners welcome visitors). #birds #photography #birdphotography #ECK #BlackSwans

I've taken many photos of this pair. They are extremely popular with the locals, as they are difficult to find elsewhere in Ohio.

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fenraven @fenraven.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A friend and I were driving north to visit a nature center when she spotted smoke ahead. She decided to swing by to check it out. Turned out there was "fire training" going on. Trucks and people everywhere! Kinda cool. 🙂 The nature center was good, too! #firetraining #firemen #firetrucks #fire #ECK

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fenraven @fenraven.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Humana has had a technical issue when signing in (it doesn't work) for at least three days. Considering all the money they make, you'd think they'd get it fixed!

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Ricky Davila @therickydavila.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A reminder that Nazi Musk created a fake voter registration website called “Vote Safe.” It is far from safe as it was made to steal information from voters. Never go into that site, ever. Please let everyone know.

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fenraven @fenraven.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Today's #BirdofTheDay is #Raptors. I chased this great-horned owl around in the woods one day until managing to get this one shot. They are such regal birds! #birds #birdphotography #photography #ECK #owls

Sony a6400, Sigma 150-600mm lens, f/6.3, 1/2000s, ISO-2500, 600mm.
Photo taken in central Florida in January, 2025. Processed in Luminar.

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fenraven @fenraven.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Say what you will about Florida (and most of it will be true!), but you can't beat their glorious skies. It's the angle of the sun or something. I took this picture of a sunset in August of last year, a month before I moved north. #sunsets #Florida #photography #ECK

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Kim @kim4thebabies.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

‘If you take chlorthalidone, you may remember a June 2026 recall that affected more than 11,000 bottles—and now a second recall involving the same medication is being reported’ www.thehealthy.com/news/chlorth...

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More Than 13,000 Bottles of Blood Pressure Medication Recalled Nationwide

This is the second recall of this specific medication—for the same reason—in just the past few months.

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fenraven @fenraven.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Wingless Meadow Katydid. I first noticed that striking pink color but the rest was pretty cute, too. #MacroMonday #ECK #insects #katydids

I was told it might be a nymph, because of the pink color. Or perhaps it was an interesting mutation. :)

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fenraven @fenraven.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

#Stunday #butterflies #swallowtails #fall This a dark-form female Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus), which is also the official state butterfly of South Carolina. I had pulled over to check out a motel during my trip and saw this butterfly flitting around. Of course I got my camera!

Turned out the motel was too dirty for me to stay at, but it was worth stopping to get this photo! I'd never seen this dark form swallowtail before. It's pretty!

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fenraven @fenraven.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

#BlueSkyArtShow #Golden It doesn't get more golden than a sunflower. 🙂 There are three insects on this flower, but only two can be seen clearly. #bloomscrolling #flowers #ECK #insects

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fenraven @fenraven.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Elegant or #Scruffy. I'm going with elegant, because this tricolored heron looks strong but graceful as it hunts using its wings to shade the water, making it easier to see the fish. #birds #ECK #photography #wildlifephotography #birdphotogaphy #herons

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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

THIS 👇 HERE.......

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fenraven @fenraven.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

#BirdOfTheDay #ALT theme is #Pigeons&Doves. I choose this pigeon, which was perched beside the Mississippi River in Red Wing, MN. Red eyes, red feet, glorious iridescence... a beautiful bird. 🙂 Local details in ALT. #birds #ECK #MississippiRiver

Red Wing is a cool rivertown. If you ever have the chance to visit it, do so, and stay at the haunted and historical St. James Hotel. You won't be sorry. :)

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fenraven @fenraven.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

#scape #ForestFriday I took this picture at the edge of a woods because I liked how the tiny buds seem to be lit up against the darker background! The plant is called woodland knotweed. #woods #knotweed #ECK

Sony a6400, Sony E 70-350mm lens, f/5, 1/2000s, ISO-5000, 97mm.
Processed in Luminar.

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fenraven @fenraven.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

#ForestFriday It was the light, of course. When I'm walking in the woods, it's the light I notice: how it gently falls through the leaves and branches, caressing here and avoiding there, and whispers along the air currents. #scape #woods #TheLight #ECK

Photo taken in Cascade Valley Metro Park, Ohio, a couple of days ago.
Processed in Luminar.

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fenraven @fenraven.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

It's #ThickTrunkThursday with a squirrel showing it off for you. "See how easily I hang on to this trunk? These trees are top-rated! That rough bark makes it easy to go up and down with ease. Highly recommended." #wildlifephotography #nature #trees #ECK

Picture taken at the Nature Realm in Akron, OH.

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fenraven @fenraven.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

#BirdOfTheDay is #ODG: any owl, duck or goose 🪿 I took this pic of a Canada goose in 2008. One of the few pics I have that I don't remember the precise location where I took it. I have a vague recollection of some pond in MN or WI.... 🙂 #birds #CanadaGoose #ECK #wildlifephotography #photography

I was using a Canon PowerShot S3 IS back then. I didn't go mirrorless until around 2014; buying different lenses and learning how to use them scared me a little then, but after I did it, I couldn't believe I waited so long. My photography improved greatly, very quickly, after I bought the Sony a6000. But those old Canon prosumers were pretty good. I mean, look at this photo! :)

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fenraven @fenraven.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#RedWed The plant is called cordyline, which is a colorful, woody, tropical plant that comes in various colors. Red is the most popular. They're garden staples in Florida. #plants #tropical #ECK #cordyline

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fenraven @fenraven.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#BirdOfTheDay #Alt #BirdyLongLegs This great blue heron found something to eat, but I'm not sure what it is! I see two little eyes, though. Might be a catfish. 🤭 #birds #ECK #naturephotography #wildlifephotography

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fenraven @fenraven.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#WaterfallWednesday I visited the Nature Realm a couple of days ago and took this picture in their herb garden area. Even though the place was closed, visitors are welcome to wander the trails and enjoy the quiet. #ECK #waterfalls #photography

The Nature Realm offers an escape from the noisy, busy world. It offers a variety of indoor activities, bird watching through a huge glass window in winter, a lake, a suspension bridge, and more. Even when the visitor center is closed, people are invited to enjoy the extensive grounds. Public restrooms are available.

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fenraven @fenraven.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Silhoutte; any bird in silhouette. Captured this osprey perched on a dead tree. It was foggy that morning. Sounds were muted. I got an amazing amount of detail though. #birds #ECK #naturephotography #wildlifephotography

I've always liked this photo. I took it in 2015 along a wide canal in South Florida. I reprocessed it in Silver Efex Pro.

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fenraven @fenraven.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekKforKn… KNOT There are a couple of knots in this photo if you look close. I took the photo at John's Pass, Florida, many years ago, and replaced a busy background with texture. FUN place to visit. #pelicans #birds #pier #posts #ECK #naturephotography #wildlifephotography

Photo taken with an Olympus C770UZ camera, f/3.2, 1/320s, ISO-64, 38mm. Olympus camera probably still have the best color profiles I've ever seen! I kind of miss that camera.

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