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So…what just happened with the speed limit vote?? Let’s unpack that. 👀

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🎉 Thanks to everyone who demonstrated support, yesterday the Chicago Planning Commission passed the Broadway Land Use Framework! This paves the way for equitable transit-oriented development along the corridor – a win for affordability, walkability, small business, and transit access!

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SKY DANCERS Thousands of starlings swirl in mesmerizing patterns above Sardinia's coast. These aerial ballets help birds share warmth and protect against predators. 📹 massimiliano_leoni

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“The average American devotes over seven hours daily to online activities.” Welcome to a different kind of 'tech' newsletter; it's about making your digital time more effective and enjoyable. open.substack.com/pub/screensk...

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FROST RUNNERS Majestic horses splash through winter water and on snow-covered ice. Horses can navigate treacherous terrain up to 55 km/h (34 mph). 📷 mille_lieux_nature

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That was interesting.

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Dear universe I don't think it's funny that "boyfriend cut" jeans fit me like a glove. I do have a good sense of humor but there are some boundaries. Do better! 😉😂🌈

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😍 happy #caturday

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Wrote something. open.substack.com/pub/evelyne/...

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REEF SYMPHONY A tiny green turtle navigates through a swirling cloud of striped bannerfish. These fish form protective schools, finding safety in their synchronized swimming. 📷 rafafdezjr

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CORAL RINGS A juvenile emperor angelfish glides through coral gardens, its bright, colorful rings gleaming. These spectacular fish inhabit coral reefs from East Africa to Hawaii's waters. 📷 thecoraldefender

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www.wsj.com/opinion/rfk-...

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SEA AND SPIRIT A curious nine-month-old foal tentatively tests the waves along a pristine shoreline. Young horses naturally seek novel experiences as part of their crucial early development phase. 📷 _merilver_

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OCEAN BALLET Two blacktip reef sharks slice through a shimmering sea of fish, creating a heart-shaped void. Schooling fish maintain a precise "safety zone" around predators through collective awareness. 📷 jackmcnn

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WINTER'S CANVAS This morning, I found these crystalline patterns forming botanical shapes on the cold window. Each unique frost pattern forms as moisture freezes in branching dendrite crystals. 📷 me

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“Microscopic particles emitted from brake pads can be more toxic than those emitted in diesel vehicle exhaust, a study has found.” People generally associate pollution from cars as being from exhaust pipes… but that’s only part of the problem with cars.

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WINGS OF INDIA Minivets, parakeets, and a nesting flycatcher reveal life in India's wild forests. These native birds showcase the rich biodiversity of subcontinental woodlands. 📹 wildlife.ayush

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SPRING'S DEVOTION A hoopoe swoops gracefully home with food for her hungry offspring. Their distinctive crown feathers raise when excited or during courtship displays. 📹 wildsafarisaga

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Escaping the fog by heading south. Gorgeous day in Ticino.

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Wrote something. And yes, I know those are not ice bergs in my picture. What's your point? evelyne.substack.com/p/i-hit-an-i...

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GENTLE GIANT Remora fish accompany their massive host, a whale shark, through tropical waters near Thailand. This ancient partnership dates back millions of years, benefiting both species. 📹 chaos.auto

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SPERM WHALES Massive sperm whales rise from the depths, their specialized heads housing natural sonar. These remarkable divers can plunge 4,000 feet deep to hunt giant squid in total darkness. 📹 globetrottingbaes

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Bike Winter Art Show opened Sat. at Agitator Gallery, featuring the "flip bike" of advocate, artist Travis Duffey, who died last year. www.facebook.com/reel/4547108... Read our obit: chi.streetsblog.org/2025/01/28/t... The show closes on F 2/28, likely a @chicritmass.bsky.social destination.

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Climate chaos hits McKinsey & Co’s London HQ #Climate

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PALACE PELICANS Two rosy pelicans find sanctuary in the restored waters of ancient Jal Mahal. These winter visitors symbolize the successful revival of this historic Indian wetland. 📹 rabindra_photoart #environment #birds

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Peace to "Pieces" in Our Time From a 1940 wartime photograph to tears at the Munich Security Conference: how history's pivotal moments echo through generations. theplanet.substack.com/p/peace-to-p... #europeansecurity #nato #security

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‼️Stand up for local EPA workers after unprecedented firings put our health in peril 👇👇

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Write a book Elon Musk would ban.

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Activism for nature to protect the beauty of nature 💚 Love and respect

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I wrote about the worst people in the world, charting the depths of their depravity and vastness of their incompetence, and offered some thoughts about the opportunity presented by their failure to acknowledge reality and their refusal to access any form of human virtue. www.the-reframe.com/the/

So…what just happened with the speed limit vote?? Let’s unpack that. 👀

🎉 Thanks to everyone who demonstrated support, yesterday the Chicago Planning Commission passed the Broadway Land Use Framework! This paves the way for equitable transit-oriented development along the corridor – a win for affordability, walkability, small business, and transit access!

SKY DANCERS Thousands of starlings swirl in mesmerizing patterns above Sardinia's coast. These aerial ballets help birds share warmth and protect against predators. 📹 massimiliano_leoni

“The average American devotes over seven hours daily to online activities.” Welcome to a different kind of 'tech' newsletter; it's about making your digital time more effective and enjoyable. open.substack.com/pub/screensk...

FROST RUNNERS Majestic horses splash through winter water and on snow-covered ice. Horses can navigate treacherous terrain up to 55 km/h (34 mph). 📷 mille_lieux_nature

That was interesting.

Dear universe I don't think it's funny that "boyfriend cut" jeans fit me like a glove. I do have a good sense of humor but there are some boundaries. Do better! 😉😂🌈

😍 happy #caturday

Wrote something. open.substack.com/pub/evelyne/...

REEF SYMPHONY A tiny green turtle navigates through a swirling cloud of striped bannerfish. These fish form protective schools, finding safety in their synchronized swimming. 📷 rafafdezjr

CORAL RINGS A juvenile emperor angelfish glides through coral gardens, its bright, colorful rings gleaming. These spectacular fish inhabit coral reefs from East Africa to Hawaii's waters. 📷 thecoraldefender

www.wsj.com/opinion/rfk-...

SEA AND SPIRIT A curious nine-month-old foal tentatively tests the waves along a pristine shoreline. Young horses naturally seek novel experiences as part of their crucial early development phase. 📷 _merilver_

OCEAN BALLET Two blacktip reef sharks slice through a shimmering sea of fish, creating a heart-shaped void. Schooling fish maintain a precise "safety zone" around predators through collective awareness. 📷 jackmcnn

WINTER'S CANVAS This morning, I found these crystalline patterns forming botanical shapes on the cold window. Each unique frost pattern forms as moisture freezes in branching dendrite crystals. 📷 me

“Microscopic particles emitted from brake pads can be more toxic than those emitted in diesel vehicle exhaust, a study has found.” People generally associate pollution from cars as being from exhaust pipes… but that’s only part of the problem with cars.

WINGS OF INDIA Minivets, parakeets, and a nesting flycatcher reveal life in India's wild forests. These native birds showcase the rich biodiversity of subcontinental woodlands. 📹 wildlife.ayush

SPRING'S DEVOTION A hoopoe swoops gracefully home with food for her hungry offspring. Their distinctive crown feathers raise when excited or during courtship displays. 📹 wildsafarisaga

Escaping the fog by heading south. Gorgeous day in Ticino.

Wrote something. And yes, I know those are not ice bergs in my picture. What's your point? evelyne.substack.com/p/i-hit-an-i...

GENTLE GIANT Remora fish accompany their massive host, a whale shark, through tropical waters near Thailand. This ancient partnership dates back millions of years, benefiting both species. 📹 chaos.auto

SPERM WHALES Massive sperm whales rise from the depths, their specialized heads housing natural sonar. These remarkable divers can plunge 4,000 feet deep to hunt giant squid in total darkness. 📹 globetrottingbaes

Bike Winter Art Show opened Sat. at Agitator Gallery, featuring the "flip bike" of advocate, artist Travis Duffey, who died last year. www.facebook.com/reel/4547108... Read our obit: chi.streetsblog.org/2025/01/28/t... The show closes on F 2/28, likely a @chicritmass.bsky.social destination.

Climate chaos hits McKinsey & Co’s London HQ #Climate

PALACE PELICANS Two rosy pelicans find sanctuary in the restored waters of ancient Jal Mahal. These winter visitors symbolize the successful revival of this historic Indian wetland. 📹 rabindra_photoart #environment #birds

Peace to "Pieces" in Our Time From a 1940 wartime photograph to tears at the Munich Security Conference: how history's pivotal moments echo through generations. theplanet.substack.com/p/peace-to-p... #europeansecurity #nato #security

‼️Stand up for local EPA workers after unprecedented firings put our health in peril 👇👇

Write a book Elon Musk would ban.

Activism for nature to protect the beauty of nature 💚 Love and respect

I wrote about the worst people in the world, charting the depths of their depravity and vastness of their incompetence, and offered some thoughts about the opportunity presented by their failure to acknowledge reality and their refusal to access any form of human virtue. www.the-reframe.com/the/

Protect this man at all costs

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