@almostinfamous
photographer, photography teacher, public transport taker and e-bike user. occasionally grumpy. Pls try to add alt text to your images. All my own photos are cc-0 (public domain dedication) https://flickr.com/almostinfamous/
Wait, what?! Grammarly made an AI persona of me and all these other journalists?!!!!!
Thank you @caseynewton.bsky.social for shaming them into at least offering a paltry optout— although obviously that is not enough.
www.platformer.news/grammarly-ex...
A photo of Mahmoud on a wheelchair looking at the camera, his legs severely injured. His face looks pale. The legs have metals and screws from before the last surgery, they have to put them back because he has a bone deficiency.
A photo of baby Ariam crying at night, her cheek are pink from the fever. She wears a peach colour outfit with Stitch and another of his species but pink.
💛Help Save Mahmoud’s Life – It’s Urgent!
Mahmoud urgently needs medical care, and his condition is worsening quickly💔
Time is running out💔
Every pound can make a big difference. Please don’t leave him…for the sake of his little daughters🙏
Sharing could help save his life 🥺
chuffed.org/project/omsham
Every single video she makes about lead on this popular brand of “premium” glass baby bottle gets swarmed with paid bots (from the company) commenting “it’s not a big deal”…
dead internet theory but for lead poisoning is not something I had on my 2026 bingo card
“After the nuclear disaster, some residents had to flee by bus, and animals were not allowed aboard.
"There were elderly people in tears, asking if someone could take their pet.”
"If I'm still going… it's because I carry with me the distress these animals experienced. That's what keeps me going."
Phil was the dean of my unit, and we’re all still kind of reeling from the news. He definitely lived life to the fullest. Read about his last epic motorcycle ride with the “Hell’s Administrators” linked further down the quoted thread⬇️
The US told European allies that any further easing of sanctions on Russian oil would likely be limited to shipments to India.
The move is expected to be temporary and narrowly scoped, with officials saying it shouldn’t significantly boost Russia’s oil revenues.
Source: Bloomberg
Bricks to concrete to stone, a path in the snow
The path
March 6th, 2026
📷 Nikon N6006
🎞️ Ilford Delta 400
⚗️ Zone Imaging 510-pyro for 11'
#believeinfilm
Most accurate portrait of modern culture currently available
It’s my time to rest. Don’t forget to support me so I can buy equipment to continue my work. Also write your opinion about my work today. I wish you a bright day, thank you. ✨
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You will have to work very hard to convince me that this administration is capable of writing a uniform civil code that does not make India a blatantly hindu nation.
American forces carried out heavy airstrikes targeting Iran’s Bandar Abbas Air Base this morning.
A massive column of smoke could be seen rising into the sky after the strikes.
Bogus bogus bogus
BREAKING: Israel is conducting a new wave of strikes against targets in Iran
Me in @crikey.com.au today:
Albanese leveraged high profile young women to build his reputation as a leader who "got it". Now those same women tell me they feel the trust is gone, they've lost their patience and believe the PM's mask has slipped.
#auspol
www.crikey.com.au/2026/03/10/a...
Post your fav Lord of the Rings character. Wrong answers only.
Post your fav Lord of the Rings character. Wrong answers only
Of course they do. Selfish fuckers.
‘Marfa’ Projects is currently exhibiting works by Lebanese filmmaker Rania Stephan entitled Isn’t It About Time. Ironically, the show explores theories of the end of the world in science fiction.’
hyperallergic.com/lebanon-gall...
”February 2026 was the fifth warmest on record, at 1.49°C above pre-industrial levels, with extreme rainfall and widespread flooding in western Europe and the third-lowest sea ice extent in the Arctic for this month.”
#ClimateHeating #Europe
climate.copernicus.eu/copernicus-e...
Tomorrow! We can't wait for our book club event with Thea Riofrancos 📚️
Free to attend, in person or online. Details and registration here: londonminingnetwork.org/2026/01/resi...
You don't need to have read the book to come along, but here's what @naomiaklein.bsky.social has to say about it 👇️
🚨 This is not just a post — it’s my child’s life.
In Gaza, he is fighting for survival while we search for a way to get him the treatment he urgently needs outside.
I am pleading with you — don’t scroll away.
Please donate or repost — your action could save him.
chuffed.org/project/168482
So 2 Covid-19 Royal Commissions now find Labour did an excellent job & led NZ to one of the best outcomes globally. The report also vindicates the economics. If $30 billion was spent on schools, infrastructure etc that's amazing and supportive.
National are borrowing $120 billion w/o a pandemic
This woman, Ghanimat Azhdari, had just started her PhD at my former department in Ontario. She and 175 other people were killed when their plane was shot down by the IRGC. Her family's still grieving her loss, and now more of them could die in this stupid war.
The 4 Day Week Foundation Presents TIME FOR CHANGE 100 years of the 5-day week APRIL 30TH 18.00 PELICAN house. BETHNAL GREEN Join us to hear, from expert speakers about the past, present and future of the working week - and what we need to do to make it work for us!
The 5-day work week turns 100 years old this May.
Isn't it time for an update?
Join us on April 30th in London to hear from research experts and union reps on the past, present and future of the working week.
Book your spot via the link ⬇️
of course, @thecontinent.org still needs more gayism in its coverage
there is a distinct lack of gayism
GAYISM IS ALSO NEWS
no, seriously, the various anti-gay and anti-trans laws need sustained attention—they are part of important local and global trends, and affect many of us
Rachna Books is a goated institution
Bandigoat: A Collection of Strange & Horrible Tales
Moonward by Appupen (a tessalation of green teardrop-faces with eyeballs between the lips)
Rachna Books in Gangtok, Sikkim, is hosting a talk with graphic novelist Appupen and Pema Wangchuk on March 12!
Copies of Appupen's first graphic novel MOONWARD are en route! They've also got copies of BANDIGOAT, featuring Lungmying Lepcha's story of the shapeshifting Muloon Mung of local folklore!
cannot stress enough that "separate the art from the artist" was meant for private individuals reconciling the art they love with its flawed creators and not meant for the ceo of a company driving a dump truck of money up to a bigot's front porch
www.theverge.com/podcast/8914...
If an official commits an impeachable offense and nobody acts to impeach, it is no longer an impeachable offense.
People who oppose impeachment as “pointless” because it seems unlikely to result in removal do not understand this very simple point and seem unwilling to even try to understand it.
AOC came out swinging against age verification legislation and somehow the entire tech press seems to not have noticed?
