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David

@yokaitoad.bsky.social
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Scottish descendant raised in East Texas, speaking an old Doric (before I learned Scots or English), trying to relearn. Democrat. Jonin. Kenjustsu adept. Professional Daft Eejit, too.

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WPS News @wps.news · 30/09/2026
AI Threats This Week: When the Company Selling AI Warns It Could Kill Us AI companies are documenting increasingly troubling autonomous behavior, but this week's dramatic extinction estimates—from 10 percent to 50 percent—remain expert judgments rather than empirically established probabilities.
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AI Threats This Week: When the Company Selling AI Warns It Could Kill Us
AI companies are documenting increasingly troubling autonomous behavior, but this week's dramatic extinction estimates—from 10 percent to 50 percent—remain expert judgments rather than empirically established probabilities.
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David @yokaitoad.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Edinburgh Castle
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David @yokaitoad.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#WaterOfLeith Listen and relax.
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David @yokaitoad.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#WaterOfLeith walkway West #DeanVillage
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David @yokaitoad.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Oot an aroon Edinburgh Castle e day.
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David @yokaitoad.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
South fae Haymarket, jist West o' e train.
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David @yokaitoad.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
What a view.
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David @yokaitoad.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Edinburgh from atop the Castle.
Edinburgh from atop the Castle.Edinburgh from atop the Castle.
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David @yokaitoad.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Edinburgh Castle fae doon aroon e Grassmarket.
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Gerry @saabuk.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
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Pete @baldiepete.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
A 114 year old tree in Starbank Park.
A tree set in gardens which are mostly grass but there are paths leading to and around the tree. A plaque on the tree which reads:

This tree
Was planted in commemoration of the
Coronation of King George V
And
Queen Mary
On 22nd February 1912
By
Provost Malcolm Smith
On behalf of the 
Town Council of Leith
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David @yokaitoad.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Ahind Modren Yin Gallerie an Dean Kirkyard.
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David @yokaitoad.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Water of Leith, West end of Dean Village, Edinburgh, Scotland.
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David @yokaitoad.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
3 views from our let in Edinburgh, along tje Water of Leith in Dean Village.
Trees overlooking a small waterway, from a balcony.Trees overlooking a small waterway, from a balcony.Trees overlooking a small waterway, from a balcony.
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Ben Morgan AKA Alaskan SpookyChild @benmorgan1030.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Y'all, I have avoided doing this for as long as possible. We need help. Everything is explained on the page. I know how much everyone is struggling, so even a share helps. Please give it a look. I want to give my Mom the life she deserves. Thanks so much. #GoFundMe #MutualAid gofund.me/1ac7b457c
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Donate to A Better Life for Ben and His Mom in Sitka, organized by Ben Morgan
My name is Ben Morgan Gebhart. I've been working for the same company for 17 y… Ben Morgan needs your support for A Better Life for Ben and His Mom in Sitka
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David @yokaitoad.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Thistle around the corner on Palmerston.
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David @yokaitoad.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Before The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, 19.08.26
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David @yokaitoad.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
2 more small waterfalls along the Water of Leith
2 more small waterfalls along the Water of Leith2 more small waterfalls along the Water of Leith
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David @yokaitoad.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Edinburgh Castle from across Princes Street gardens, just over from St. Cuthbert's Kirk.
Edinburgh Castle from across Princes Street gardens, just over from St. Cuthbert's Kirk.Edinburgh Castle from across Princes Street gardens, just over from St. Cuthbert's Kirk.
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David @yokaitoad.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Edinburgh Castle, looking up from the Southerly side.
Edinburgh Castle, looking up from the Southerly side.
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David @yokaitoad.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Along the Water of Leith 12.8.26
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JourneyDude in Scotland @scottishinsider.org · 10/08/2026
Absolutely awesome news! I managed to negotiate better prices for the print of my novel, and I lowered the price for all of you folks! US & CA shipped domestically. Can you help my journey and repost this? #writer #novel #scotland weescotland.com/collections/...
Collection of memories with Epoch of Aodhan Book
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David @yokaitoad.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Plaque near South entrance to Waverly Station in Edinburgh.
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David @yokaitoad.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Edinburgh flowers.
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David @yokaitoad.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Further along the Water of Leith, the beginnings of an impromptu 1.5 hour walk. Loved it!
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David @yokaitoad.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
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David @yokaitoad.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
The left, just outside our flat. The right, a lovely front garden in Edinburgh.
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David @yokaitoad.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Along the Water of Leath just past the Memorial below. A "thin spot" that I will visit during the next full moon.
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David @yokaitoad.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
An AIDS Memorial WSW of the main part of Dean Village, along the Water of Leith. Kinda put there for locations, but I suspect it is alone to symbolize the isolation that goes along with it.
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David @yokaitoad.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Haime, fir faive months.
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WPS News @wps.news · 01/07/2026
What Bluesky Got Right: Structural Moderation By treating moderation as a structural feature rather than a public performance, Bluesky reduced harm quietly and consistently—without turning safety into spectacle.
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What Bluesky Got Right: Structural Moderation
By treating moderation as a structural feature rather than a public performance, Bluesky reduced harm quietly and consistently—without turning safety into spectacle.
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WeeScotland.com @weescotland.com · 13/06/2026
Scottish mugs Bampot ceramic mug – WeeScotland store weescotland.com/products/sco... #banter #scotland #joke #funny
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Scottish mugs Bampot ceramic mug
Scottish mugs “Bampot” 11oz ceramic mug, glossy, dishwasher safe and perfect for coffee, tea or gifting with cheeky Scottish humour.
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David @yokaitoad.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Thank you #WeeScotlandShop and especially @scottishinsider.org Even though I am a semi-professional daft eejit, this is me, a richt Numpty, sorted for Scotland travels.
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Titania @titaniasrealm.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
"I never see you at the club" Ok? Well I never see you at the procession by the ancient dolmen
Illustration of a procession (a gnome, a fairy and several woodland animals are walking, some of them are holding lanterns) on a starry night. There is a dolmen in the background. Art by Astrid Sheckels.
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David @yokaitoad.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
From off to the side at Stirling Castle, February 2026.
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David @yokaitoad.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Used the attachment below in Pic 1, with the settings in Pic 2, and got Pic 3. 3rd attempt using this telephoto attachment. YES, mistakes were made. Just learning
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David @yokaitoad.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Glacier Point. Yosemite Park. Wednesday, 13 May, 2026. Early afternoon. Taken with Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 on 50MP.
BIG granite mountains of Glacier Point in Yosemite Park.
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David @yokaitoad.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
In my Aunt-in-Law's back yard.
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WPS News @wps.news · 11/05/2026
Fear and Loathing of AI (Part III): “Learn AI” Is the New “Learn to Code” “Learn AI” is being sold as empowerment, just as “learn to code” once was. This essay examines how skill-based promises shift risk downward, transfer costs onto individuals, and leave structural inequality untouched—while…
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Fear and Loathing of AI (Part III): “Learn AI” Is the New “Learn to Code”
“Learn AI” is being sold as empowerment, just as “learn to code” once was. This essay examines how skill-based promises shift risk downward, transfer costs onto individuals, and leave structural inequality untouched—while markets reward leverage, not effort.
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JourneyDude in Scotland @scottishinsider.org · 09/05/2026
I am starting a petition to no longer refer to AI "art" as AI art but instead as Computer-Rendered Artificial Pictures (CRAP). Pass it on.
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The Web Optimist @weboptimist.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
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WPS News @wps.news · 30/04/2026
Finding Clarity in the Blogging Chaos: A Journey Toward Purposeful Expression Baybay City, Leyte, Philippines | April 30, 2026 In the era of digital communication, blogging has emerged as a powerful platform for self-expression and connection. Still, many bloggers find themselves caught in a…
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Finding Clarity in the Blogging Chaos: A Journey Toward Purposeful Expression
Baybay City, Leyte, Philippines | April 30, 2026 In the era of digital communication, blogging has emerged as a powerful platform for self-expression and connection. Still, many bloggers find themselves caught in a whirlwind of frustration, especially those who feel like they’re on a relentless roller-coaster of writing essays that seem to lead nowhere. The struggle is real for many, particularly those who wish to escape the ‘soap opera’ that the West Philippine Sea has become in online discourse.
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WPS News @wps.news · 30/04/2026
The Place That Keeps Returning A quiet man discovers a small diner that appears only when he needs it, offering a simple meal that restores something deeper than hunger.
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The Place That Keeps Returning
A quiet man discovers a small diner that appears only when he needs it, offering a simple meal that restores something deeper than hunger.
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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
A privilege to welcome Malala to Scotland and to Bute House today. We stand together in calling for gender apartheid to be recognised as a crime under international law. Scotland firmly rejects the institutionalised oppression of women and girls in Afghanistan.
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WPS News @wps.news · 28/04/2026
Why Sustained Gray-Zone Pressure Requires Multi-Layered Response in the West Philippine Sea Sustained maritime pressure in the West Philippine Sea requires more than isolated responses. This article explains why a multi-layered approach is necessary to manage long-term gray-zone operations…
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Why Sustained Gray-Zone Pressure Requires Multi-Layered Response in the West Philippine Sea
Sustained maritime pressure in the West Philippine Sea requires more than isolated responses. This article explains why a multi-layered approach is necessary to manage long-term gray-zone operations effectively.
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WPS News @wps.news · 21/04/2026
Running the Farm, the Shop, and the Family Alone With men gone to war, women carried the full weight of farms, shops, and families. This essay explores how survival demanded competence without rest—and how endurance quietly sustained civic life under strain.
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Running the Farm, the Shop, and the Family Alone
With men gone to war, women carried the full weight of farms, shops, and families. This essay explores how survival demanded competence without rest—and how endurance quietly sustained civic life under strain.
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The Web Optimist @weboptimist.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
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WPS News @wps.news · 16/04/2026
Cattle Farming in the Philippines: Best Practices for Sustainable Operations on Leyte Island Baybay City | April 16, 2026 In the lush agricultural landscape of the Philippines, cattle farming represents a vital sector that supports the livelihoods of many, particularly on Leyte Island. With a…
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Cattle Farming in the Philippines: Best Practices for Sustainable Operations on Leyte Island
Baybay City | April 16, 2026 In the lush agricultural landscape of the Philippines, cattle farming represents a vital sector that supports the livelihoods of many, particularly on Leyte Island. With a diverse range of cattle breeds adapted to the country's unique regions, including the Ilocos, Batangas, Iloilo, and Batanes Black, there is much potential for success in this endeavor. Additionally, various introduced breeds such as Hereford, Angus, and Brahman enrich the genetic diversity of the local cattle population.
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David @yokaitoad.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
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Every Meikle Makes a Muckle
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David @yokaitoad.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Not the Cairngorms, but nice too!
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