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Adam in Oz

@genericubiquity.bsky.social
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In Australia - Don’t Believe The Hype. Perception is nine tenths of the eye of the beholder. Net-exporter of electricity | Non-genocider of civilisations. Amateur bonsai torturer, e-biker, record player, photo taker, and exorcist of ear-worms.

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dc2daylight.bsky.social @dc2daylight.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-win...
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Analysis: Wind and solar save UK from gas imports worth £5.9bn during Hormuz crisis - Carbon Brief
The UK has avoided gas imports worth £5.9bn since the start of the Hormuz crisis as a result of record electricity generation from wind and solar.
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Adam in Oz @genericubiquity.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Feng Shui Bridge, Riverside On The Goldfields Track - 2026, pixels on micro four thirds sensor, Lumix DC-GF9, 70mm f4.5 1/100 sec, clouded daylight luminance #nature #trail #bridge #fengshui #photography #M43 #MFT
A view from the riverside walking trail up toward a large house mostly behind a dense rustic hedge, the chimney stacks of the building can be seen poking into the grey sky. In the foreground is a small bridge with the timber rails painted bright red, a colour of good fortune. The red bridge stands out against the differing shades of green from the foreground grass to the hedge to an overarching exotic trees’ foliage.
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Adam in Oz @genericubiquity.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
“9 days to get from Heidelberg to Preston” unlocked a memory from the 80’s, but that was misguided adolescent adventurism, not delivering a letter…
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Adam in Oz @genericubiquity.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Don’t forget that it’s un-Australian to set your clocks forward early and just go to bed. We all have to stay up and get drunk and blazed and wind them forward together at the official time. It’s a nation-building exercise, for those who celebrate. #dst #daylightsaving
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Clock Stopwatch
Alt: Clock moving forward from 2 o’clock to 3 o’clock
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Adam in Oz @genericubiquity.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Reposting myself for experimental purposes. Apologies.
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Science Experiment Foam Explosion Fail
ALT: Science Experiment Foam Explosion Fail
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Adam in Oz @genericubiquity.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Weather Miserable, Send Sunshine - 2026, pixels on micro four thirds sensor, Lumix DC-GF9, 14mm f5.6 1/6 sec, lit by street #street #photography #M43 #MFT #night #sun #sunshine #mural
Part of a muralised utility box, a bright yellow smiling sun with multi-coloured rays emanating, is juxtaposed against three different old stone surfaces of the path and the 19th-century building behind it. Tall windows in the building are brightly lit from within.
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Trotsky @trotsky1987.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
War-torn. #photography
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Adam in Oz @genericubiquity.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Weather Miserable, Send Sunshine - 2026, pixels on micro four thirds sensor, Lumix DC-GF9, 14mm f5.6 1/6 sec, lit by street #street #photography #M43 #MFT #night #sun #sunshine #mural
Part of a muralised utility box, a bright yellow smiling sun with multi-coloured rays emanating, is juxtaposed against three different old stone surfaces of the path and the 19th-century building behind it. Tall windows in the building are brightly lit from within.
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3wombats @3wombats.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
He claims a lot of things I wouldn’t take his word for anything
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Adam in Oz @genericubiquity.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I had to take this shot quickly, as memories of Eyes Wide Shut came to mind, meanwhile a sizeable group of the youth was approaching with sick beats emanating from a boombox and I wondered if I should be scared, and I was walking my dog…
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Adam in Oz @genericubiquity.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Members Only (What do they do up there, atop those red velvet stairs?) - 2026 (30 Sept.), pixels on micro four thirds sensor, Lumix DC-GF9, 14mm f3.5 1/15 sec, lighting provided by venue #street #photography #M43 #MFT #night #exclusive #club
An open door at street level revealed the private entry to this long-established private club. Inside the main door is another door with a plate that reads “Members Only”, and beside that the open half of the doorway reveals a red carpeted staircase ascending to…?
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Derek Barry @derek-barry.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Congrats to News Corp on its 11th straight year of paying zero tax in Australia “We’re for you!” Hahaha www.crikey.com.au/2026/10/01/n...
crikey.com.au
News Corp celebrates more than a decade of paying zero tax in Australia
News Corp continues to make serious money in Australia while paying no tax. But even the Murdoch monolith isn't the nation's worst tax dodger.
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Adam in Oz @genericubiquity.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Just a reminder that AI is not real. If AI was real, traffic lights would work a lot better and most cancers would be cured. I’m serious. It’s late, but I’m serious.
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Adam in Oz @genericubiquity.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Is genocidal Zionism dead yet? #askingforafriend
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Adam in Oz @genericubiquity.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
‘Layers & Epochs & Ravages Of Time’ or ‘Old Paint, New Paint; Art vs Transience’ - 2026 (9 Sept.), pixels on micro four thirds sensor, Lumix DC-GF9, 14mm f2.8 1/6 sec, ambient street illuminance #street #photography #M43 #MFT #night #wall #graffiti #advertising #heritage #art
Photograph of a brick wall in an alleyway. High up is an old advertising sign, painted with the McAlpin’s brand name and the product description that promotes “MALTO-CALCIUM ENRICHED” properties. Remnants of older paint and other sign writing even higher are visible on much of the wall. The lower and more plain half of the wall has been tagged with recent spray paint graffiti at least 6 or 7 times, avoiding the McAlpin’s sign by virtue of its vertical inaccessibility to graffiti tagging people.
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Thommo67 @thommo67.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
#FuckMurdoch
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Sister Bernadette OMalley @srbernadetteom.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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Ignoble Jim R Houghton @jimrhoughton.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
We are governed by traitors to the Australian people. This can and could never be right.
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Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Israel has done more to prevent civilian casualties than any country in history." Benjamin Netanyahu Murderer of 30,000 Children
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Adam in Oz @genericubiquity.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
For sure. IMO the reward aspect of the ‘training’ is a (the?) fundamental problem. Incentivised agents will prioritise the reward over guardrails. But ultimately, that failing is being allowed to happen. It’s also being facilitated by slow & inept responses, & zero consequences for the instigator.
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Adam in Oz @genericubiquity.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Also, “Let’s avoid X, despite knowing X will happen, and see what happens.” Nope, not having it; nothing ‘intelligent’ is happening here, these rogue agents are programs.
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Adam in Oz @genericubiquity.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Damper. I haven’t eaten damper in years. I wouldn’t damper with it, though, and I will never be dampered, I hope…
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Adam in Oz @genericubiquity.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Well, whatever it is they’re doing, we can be pretty sure it’s not because they don’t want it to happen, for whatever wilful reason…
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Adam in Oz @genericubiquity.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
One can be simultaneously negligent and reckless. I think they call that wilful negligence, or some such.
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Adam in Oz @genericubiquity.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Complex Clouds At Sunset, A Change Is Coming - 2026 (25 Sept.), pixels on micro four thirds sensor, Panasonic Lumix DC-GF9, 136mm f5.6 1/5000 sec #photography #sunset #clouds #contrails #refraction #goldenhour #M43 #MFT #nofilter
A photograph of the setting sun above the dark horizon, slightly diffused by thin cloud in the distance; while other nearer clouds of various shapes and sizes and types leave their mark in the golden bronze sky
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Adam in Oz @genericubiquity.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I’m Being Followed By A Moon Halo, A Moon Halo, Moon Halo - 2026 (23 Sept.), smartphone camera #photography #nofilter #lunar #halo #moon #cloud
A photo of the moon, taken in my backyard, while some low and light cloud intervenes, resulting in concentric circles of light effect and reflection and refraction.
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Adam in Oz @genericubiquity.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Tell us what it smelt like, Albo! Did you accidentally brush your hand on the diaper area? Did he remember your name? Does he think Australia is a hoax?
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Adam in Oz @genericubiquity.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
My Orchid Posed For Some Photos - 2026 (21 Sept.), pixels on micro four thirds sensor, Panasonic Lumix DC-GF9, 14mm #photography #orchid #collage #M43
A 5 frame collage of an orchid with pink striped white flowers and its leaves on its pot in different lighting and at different angles.
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Adam in Oz @genericubiquity.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
A Temple, Old But Not Ancient - 2026, Polaroid SX-70 Sonar on SX-70 B&W #polaroid #sx-70 #sonar #blackandwhite #b&w #instant #photography #architecture
A black & white Polaroid photograph looking up at the front apex of a temple building, now repurposed as a home, I believe. The columns and architectural devices all look like Ancient Greek style, probably imitated by an Englishman.
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Adam in Oz @genericubiquity.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
“Now if only the GOP could do the same” Especially the going to prison part. 😎
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Adam in Oz @genericubiquity.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Please do NOT call me about superannuation health checks or solar battery rebate schemes on a Saturday. Or I WILL tell you sternly that weekends are off limits and have you heard of unions and all about 8 hour days and work life balance and reasonable limits and my right to disconnect.
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Adam in Oz @genericubiquity.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Modestly Epic High Streaky Cloud & Tiny Lunar Crescent, Before Sunset, 18 Sep ‘26 #photography #sky #cloud #moon #sunset
A photo of the northern sky from my balcony just before sunset. A neighbour’s roofline and treetops on the horizon lie below an expansive sky filled with streaky stretched out high altitude cross-cross clouds. The small crescent moon is visible at top centre.
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Iain Davidson AU @archaeoiain.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Statement from the Australian Archaeological Association about Aboriginal achievements. mailchi.mp/0396928326f8...
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AAA Response to Senator Pauline Hanson
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big.peaches @bigpeaches.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
#Dolly 1973 Polaroid photo by Chris Stein of #blondie
Dolly Parton sitting in the back seat of a large automobile wearing butterfly sunglasses. Polaroid photo by Chris Stein.
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dc2daylight.bsky.social @dc2daylight.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
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Adam in Oz @genericubiquity.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
An Evening At The Moving Pictures #Polaroid #Amigo610 #Polaroid600 #instant #photography
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Adam in Oz @genericubiquity.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
From reddit. A rare thing, AI being used for good. (Well, it made me laugh, so that’s good.) “That motherfucker back there is not real” #AI #mitchmcconnell #weekendatmitchs #uspol www.reddit.com/r/aivideos/s...
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From the aivideos community on Reddit: That motherfvcker right there is not real! (wait till the end)
Explore this post and more from the aivideos community
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P. Inglish @gmpinglish.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Ukraine war briefing: No energy ceasefire until Russia stops, Zelenskyy confirms after Trump claim | Ukraine | The Guardian share.google/av9YWZbKyA6h...
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Ukraine war briefing: No energy ceasefire until Russia stops, Zelenskyy confirms after Trump claim
Moscow would need to commit ‘honestly and on a long-term basis’ to ending the war before Kyiv would de-escalate. What we know on day 1,665
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Victoria Fielding @drvicfielding.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
I've written about the Labor paradox: some voters think Labor is too progressive and others say Labor is not progressive enough. Labor must build a broad political consensus and those who want change but don't want change to impact them are not helping! independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...
independentaustralia.net
The Labor paradox: Too progressive, not progressive enough
Labor governments face criticism from both sides, but progress requires compromise, consensus and accepting that not every change will suit everyone.
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3wombats @3wombats.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
All I am saying is give Greens a chance greens.org.au/vic/candidates
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Victorian Candidates | The Australian Greens
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Adam in Oz @genericubiquity.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The Wattle That Tells Me Spring Is Here #photography #flowers #blooming #garden #spring #australia
A photograph of the bright yellow flower clusters of a wattle tree in my back garden. Clear blue sky and some other tree tops are visible beyond. When these fluffy blooms are in full swing, spring is well and truly here.
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Adam in Oz @genericubiquity.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Digital TV Signal Improved By Bouncing Off Moon & Reflected By Venus, I Have It On Good Authority (source: facebook). #photography #conjunction #alignment #moon #venus #sky #antenna
A photograph of a TV antenna below a crescent moon and Venus in an almost aligned conjunction event that is sure to improve the harvest of electromagnetic signals.
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Adam in Oz @genericubiquity.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Don’t get me started.
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Adam in Oz @genericubiquity.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Almost like a cartel…
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Adam in Oz @genericubiquity.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Also applies to the platforms that platform and allow this crap on their platforms. Shut the fuckers down or a $50B fine for every fake AI post they publish.
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Adam in Oz @genericubiquity.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Something about weevils and rice, or ants and sugar, or termites and foundations, or….
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Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
www.counterpunch.org/2026/09/10/s...
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Slanted Cartography: The Politics of Mapping
There is much in the nature of a map.  The very drawing of a line signifies an assertion, an acceptance, or even a repudiation of power.  Borders are
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Rob Arnol @robertarnol.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Yep.
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Adam in Oz @genericubiquity.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
A Spire & Aspiring Smaller Spires - 2026, Polaroid SX-70 Alpha on SX-70 B&W #polaroid #sx-70 #blackandwhite #b&w #instant #photography
A black and white Polaroid photo of the main spire and other crucifix-topped smaller spires on the roof of a house of worship. The spires and roof lines are sharply contrasted against a clear sky.
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Adam in Oz @genericubiquity.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
But, of course! Something tells me you’ve got a bad CD, based on your descriptions. Or it could well be that this is how your ears receive it. Each to their own! I’m going to listen to this now on vinyl, because it is, IMO, brilliant.
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