The most glaring omission in Western media coverage of Taiwan is Taiwan itself. I can’t remember the last time I’ve seen a Taiwanese person interviewed! Instead, Taiwan is discussed almost as if it’s uninhabited land contested by China and the US. 1/3

Beginner guitar holiday meditation on Will Ackerman, “What Strangers Are These.” I am falling in love with this instrument—even a single note hits you deep on guitar. Peace, peace on all our Earth. There are no strangers.

#Deadlift 6 x 295. Helping to gain strength and avoid injury: remembering to consciously USE MY LEGS, not just rely on my lower back.

“Taiwan is part of China” is not reality. It’s a prescriptive view that Taiwan SHOULD be part of China — not unlike Donald Trump calling Canada the 51st state or threatening to annex Greenland. 1/3

Midwestern Winter Workout

Shifen 十分 Waterfall 瀑布 just outside of Taipei in beautiful Taiwan.

I wept as I re-watched Mon Mothma’s Senate speech from Andor. It is a mirror of our present reality. “Of all the things at risk, the loss of an objective reality is perhaps the most dangerous. The loss of truth is the ultimate victory of evil… 1/2

When you want progress in any endeavor, it’s good to find your “edge”—but pushing too far beyond your capacity is also counterproductive (or harmful). 1/4

“Those ashes, come spring, I will return to the orchard at the foot of the sandhill. They will come back to me again, perhaps as red apples, or perhaps as a spirit of enterprise in some fat October squirrel, who, for reasons unknown to himself, is bent on planting acorns.” —Aldo Leopold

Working to ensure that every kcal I consume this week assimilates as muscle and strength. DEADLIFT 6 x 325 lbs

What's Patel doing while everyone else is trying to secure the area? Just what he did inside too. Nothing. VC: DonLemon

'They're a very visible sign of the public realm deteriorating.' @helenmiller.bsky.social and Aileen Murphie discuss how potholes are a costly headache for councils, and the bureaucratic strings attached to central government funding on our podcast. 🎧️ Listen here: ifs.org.uk/articles/wha...

Massive Crack in Ice Forms on Lake Erie Large crack in the ice forms on Lake Erie Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. Approximately 80 miles long, stretching from Port Burwell, Canada, to near Cleveland, Ohio. #LakeErie #GOESEast #GOES19 CSU/CIRA&NOAA Learn More: satlib.cira.colostate.edu/weather_medi...

President Reagan described America as a beacon on the hill. Sadly that light seems to be fading. But I believe it has burned long enough for the other democracies to see it. In the 1940s refugees fled the Nazis built the atomic bomb and won the war. 1/3

If you want to understand why our economy is rigged for the super rich, look at this graph.

Dillos After Dark: A look into the strange reproductive ecology of nine-banded armadillos. There’s so much more to say but I don’t have enough characters! But here’s a funny and (I think) interesting video? #wildlife #animal #animals #ecology #nature #science #armadillo #life

Gentle reminder that your core includes your pelvic floor and diaphragm and if you're not breathing you're creating a dysfunctional movement pattern. It doesn't meant you're *doomed* or anything... buuuuut you're leaving some possible strength, mobility and ease on the table.

Raw footage captures a giant tropical hardwood tree being cut down with a chainsaw before the massive trunk cracks, collapses, and crashes into the surrounding vegetation. #reels #viral #CaughtOnCamera #trending #viralvideos

After the Nimmo triple, Seags puts bat to ball, and the Rangers score their all-important 4th run of the evening. Texas was nearly unstoppable all of last season (and into 2026 as well) when they scored 4 or more jn a ballgame.

No warrant. www.kgun9.com/news/local-n...

WTAF?

Steph Castle's and 1 circus shot with Jaden McDaniels defending him. This is so tough. #NBASky #SkyHoops #NBAPlayoffs

Repost by @DragonflyJonez DJ Hed talks about how his advice to Nipsey Hussle led to the song “Last Time That I Checc’d.” ⸻#DJHed #NipseyHussle #LastTimeThatICheccd #HipHopHistory #MusicStories Click to see original repost

These men were confounded by the questions that every woman has had to confront at one time or another in their lives. Watch as men try to comprehend the questions that every woman has been asked in an interview. It truly is this ludicrous.

Happy World Theatre Day! 🎭 Dr Henry Bell, Senior Lecturer in Performance at UWS, shares his incredible story of how acting helped him overcome a childhood stammer and changed his life. Study BA Performance: www.uws.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-course-search/performance

No matter the challenge, Californians continue to meet the moment with resilience, resolve, and results. While others doubted democracy’s ability to deliver, California proved what’s possible. I’m grateful for @governor.ca.gov Newsom’s steady, principled leadership over the last 7 years.

🌙 Day 18 – Ferryman on a still river, souls of shadow (Underworld) #HexAI26 – The Hexa Challenge The eighteenth scroll drifts on black water. No oars, no ripples — only the crossing. 🎶 : “Still River, Shadow Souls” Host: @fudonutsunele.bsky.social

With the help of @jfreshhockey.bsky.social, we take a statistical look into possible trade target Simon Nemec. Could he be the missing piece to the Sharks blue line? #SJSharks #TheFutureIsTeal #SanJoseSharks #NHL #Podcast #HockeyTalk #Hockey #SportsTalk #Sports #NJDevils #SimonNemec #Nemec

Mason Rook, Naraku, and Kam Hendrix all want the NXT Championship. #WWENXT

Got a little dirty at the end there but is this anything?

Per ABC24 Memphis, Tennessee State Rep. G.A. Hardaway (D-Memphis), a long-time state legislator and civil rights leader, has died at the age of 71 after a brief illness.

Cows back in. Let’s see how close we can get to this nightingale.

Passing by Canadian National 89 while riding behind (or in front of) Norfolk & Western 475. In the background, you can hear @ceruleansteam.bsky.social’s reaction to what just occurred. August 12th, 2022. Clip from my YouTube video “The Return to Paradise | Part 3”.

[ 🇨🇦 CANADA ] 🔸 Le Canada annonce développer, avec des partenaires industriels, un système aérien autonome à voilure tournante capable d’opérer en Arctique pour renforcer la surveillance maritime.

Today in livestream hosts being way too easily impressed, but also like, relatable: this lady Having Prearranged Fun for a sunscreen brand with Lele today. (Also the outfit and hair is very He Jiashu, let's say on purpose. 🥹)

Shame #HILTON housing ICE & SELLING STOLEN PALESTINIAN🇵🇸LAND. The latter is illegal under intl, federal, and state laws. #ACT don’t be complicit @aoc.bsky.social @schumer.senate.gov @repespaillat.bsky.social @mayor.nyc.gov @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @nytimes.com

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Die Biker AFD Support 👍💙💙💙💙💙👍🥂💥

Thursday morning wake up with Bobby the cat

#Μύκονος: η #φωτογράφιση της #Λίλι #Κόλινς, κόρη του διάσημου τραγουδιστή #Φιλ Κόλινς, στο #νησί των #ανέμων #Mykonos: the #photography of #Lily #Collins, daughter of the famous singer #Phil Collins, on the #island of the #winds #Ελλάδα #Greece

Hay algo en nosotros que no se rinde, aunque tiemble. Ese pulso invisible que insiste es también el alma de esta canción. “Donde termina el miedo” – F.C.Miranda Un recordatorio de que el miedo no es el final. Escúchala ya en plataformas musicales #DondeTerminaElMiedo #FCMiranda #Renacer

Live from Montgomery County, it’s happening this weekend. Here's your weekly guide of 7 things to do, including Bethesda’s Round House Theatre Teen Takeover.

REFLECTING ON TRUMPS PURE EVIL RACISM!

AI Co-Author_ Unlock Wicked Powerful Potential With AI PM Cowboy Podcast #51 — Part of the AI Series Topic: Human-Centered AI — Between Hype, Fear, and Responsibility Guest: Helen Edwards - Co-Founder Artificiality Institute

El primero que cae... jajaja... mínimo en el Tomodachi cargo pegue... #Videojuegos #Nintendo #TomodachiLife #Switch2

Waiting for the final grade on one more paper in this class but that B is now an A-

Our Co-Chair @drtonyosullivan.bsky.social spoke to @lbc.co.uk about the latest Resident Doctor strikes and the winter crisis: "There's no guarantee for Drs stuck in that training bottleneck that they won't lose their jobs..." Keep Our NHS Public stands with Resident Drs, for a safer NHS.

Smokehouse Brisket Burger. Half pound of bold beefy flavor. 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

We at Tochnyi haven't put enough focus into the management of our presence on this platform so far. Seeing that Bluesky now enables us to upload video content, we see this as an opportunity and are highly motivated to change this! You're going to see new content on a regular basis. МЫ так вернулись

STREAM TIME! Today we're playing DEUS EX with our co-host and bestie JOHN!! This game TOTALLY LIVES UP TO THE HYPE! Watch here! twitch.tv/psychotripstreams #streaming #streamer #gamesky #Horror #Vtube #Vtuber #IHAveNoMouthandIMustScream #DeusEx #Manhunt

Even at odds so remote and unlikely, the blue blur and co. will still win 🔵🟡🔴🌸 History is being rewritten with @yatogaminlz.blacksky.app at #UKSGGreen26 as he races against the corrupting island to save everyone in #SonicFrontiers - Another Story - Any% 👑 Be undefeatable: twitch.tv/uksgmarathon

Whiskey Row is live! 🤠 Watch historic downtown Prescott, Arizona in real time with our newest EarthCam. From Courthouse Plaza views to the rhythm of Montezuma Street, see the heart of this legendary Western town anytime. Experience it live! 👀📍

Dos buques cisterna que se dirigían a puertos iraníes en el Golfo de Omán fueron atacados por aviones de guerra estadounidenses. Aparentemente fuego de cañon de un F/A-18 inutilizó el timón de uno de los barcos

Did someone really wear a mask on Fox News?

From @cayleecresta on IG Women do not owe you an interaction 👏🏻

💕❤️ HAPPY VALENTINES DAY ❤️💕 Whether alone, or together! Today is a day to celebrate love as a whole, whether it be family, friends, or partners! Spread the love everyone

ALL LAWS NEED to be voted on by the entire whole population before they are legitimate and enforced

An earthquake was felt in the Las Vegas Valley on Thursday afternoon. There were no immediate reports of damage to buildings or infrastructure, according to the Clark County Fire Department. Some Golden Knights fans at Toshiba Plaza said they felt the shake. STORY: lvrj.com/post/3833395 

What are your top Mariners smashes for the month of June? We rank ours⬇️ Check out the LGBTQ smash at your nearest Hall location in Queen Anne, Occidental Ave., and Kirkland!

Traumatic head injuries from contact sports may cause lasting inflammation & long-term blood-brain barrier damage, per Science Magazine study. 🧪 🧠 MRIs of 47 retired athletes showed clear markers of barrier disruption, including altered expression of complement receptors: https://ow.ly/hA0o50Z6mqc