Here’s a breakdown of the geographic range (where Baltimore Oriole lives) across the year. It depends a lot on season — they migrate. π Where Baltimore Orioles live (by season) Breeding / Summer Range In summer, Baltimore Orioles breed across much of eastern and central North America . ( All About Birds ) More specifically: From southern Canada (southern Ontario, Quebec — and in the west, parts of southern Manitoba, Saskatchewan, even into eastern Alberta / northeastern British Columbia) down through much of the eastern and central United States . ( Minnesota Breeding Bird Atlas ) In the U.S., their breeding range stretches into the Midwest and Great Plains (e.g. Nebraska, Kansas), as well as the Northeast, Southeast, and central states. ( Minnesota Breeding Bird Atlas ) They favor open deciduous woodlands, edges of forests, river-banks, orchards, parks and suburban areas — generally not deep forest. ( Celebrate Urban Birds ) Migration In spring (April–Ma...
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The Fame Gene: A Manifesto Lo, the Fame Gene moves unseen, a subtle force threading through the currents of our lives. It seeks not those who crave it, but those who labor in the shadows, whose thoughts and deeds resonate beyond their own knowing. Others pursue it with fevered calculation, measuring every glance, every word, every gesture, yet it shuns the desperate hand. For me, it comes unbidden; I shrink from it, wary of the allure that dazzles and distracts. I desire not the ephemeral gleam, the sparkling throng of admiration. I crave impact—lasting, resounding, the kind of mark that bends time to witness what was sown. Yet the Gene is mercurial: it delivers both the glitter and the gravity, the spectacle and the substance. Tesla, unassuming, wrought wonders that the world failed to see until long after his passage. Edison, bold and cunning, captured attention with audacity, repurposed the labor of others, and turned brilliance into display. One left legacy, the other spect...
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A Video Born to Fail: On the Fame Gene and the Preservation of the Ordinary Nobody is going to watch a ten-year-old, low-resolution video of winter driving in Toronto. The snow blurs past like cheap VHS, the engine hums under a sky the color of worn steel, and Peter Randel’s Raing Dogs murmurs beneath it all. The footage shudders and shakes, and yet it moves forward, insistently, faithfully. On paper, it is doomed. On YouTube, it is the definition of obscurity. And perhaps that is the point. There is something in human nature—the Fame Gene, if you will—that seeks applause, recognition, reward. It is in our bones, in our eyes, in the twitch of the nervous hand over a keyboard or the sigh that follows a glance at a social feed. The Fame Gene measures the world in clicks and likes, in momentary applause, in the short thrill of visibility. It thrives on the polished, the immediate, the easily digested. It does not notice the crooked streetlight, the frozen puddle, the pedestrian’...
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✨ Toronto went full Sabrina Carpenter energy the other night and we’re still not over it. From bows to glitter to the loudest “that’s that me espresso” echoes on the street, the pre-concert party was pure chaos in the best way. ☕π This fan-shot moment captures it all — the hype, the sparkle, the city lighting up before Sabrina even hit the stage. Toronto showed up cute to the core and absolutely ready for her era. π✨ π₯ Video shout-out by one of the real ones: @sabrinacarpenter @sabrinafan_crazy @sabrina_video @citizenCanada #SabrinaCarpenter #SabrinaLive #SabrinaToronto #Espresso #EspressoEra #ShortNCute #CuteToTheCore #FanVideo #ConcertNight #TorontoNights #PopGirlEnergy #PreConcertParty #ThatMeEspresso #SabrinaParty #SabrinaFans #SabrinaEdit #SabrinaConcert #TorontoConcerts #PopMusic #CitizensOfCanada
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Jeff Wall is a highly influential figure in conceptual and staged photography, often considered one of the most important photographers of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Here’s a structured explanation: 1. Background Born: September 29, 1946, in Vancouver, Canada. Studied art history and painting at the University of British Columbia. Influenced by painting, cinema, and documentary photography. 2. Style and Approach Staged Photography: Unlike traditional documentary photographers, Wall often constructs scenes carefully, sometimes over weeks, blending fiction and reality. Tableau Form: His photographs are often large-scale, backlit transparencies presented like cinematic stills, resembling paintings in composition and scale. Conceptual Focus: Every image is designed to explore ideas—social, political, historical, or everyday life—rather than just capture moments. Mix of Documentary and Fiction: Even when referencing real events or social realities, Wall manipulates tim...
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scholx: Bridging Scholarship and Creative Expression on Twitter Overview The hashtag #scholx connects artistic creativity with scholarly or student-centered contexts. It enables creators to showcase visual, written, or multimedia work while engaging niche academic and arts communities interested in education-driven creativity. Artistic Expression and Hashtag Use Tweets using #scholx often combine academic insight with artistic form—digital art, illustrations, creative writing, or research-based design projects. These posts highlight the intersection of learning and creativity, such as student showcases, visualized research, or educational storytelling. Visual and Media Integration Creators frequently enhance their tweets with images, videos, GIFs, or threads, using visual storytelling to explain the process or inspiration behind their work. Threads allow for deeper engagement—linking context, method, and final product—while maintaining discoverability through #scholx. Community and...
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----------------------------------- November 6 2025 π½️ Meal: Liverwurst, Fried Potatoes, and Bread Bun π Nutrient Highlights Protein: Moderate (from liverwurst — mainly pork/liver-based) Fat: High (especially saturated fat from liverwurst and frying oil) Carbohydrates: Moderate (from potatoes and bun) Iron & B Vitamins: Excellent source — liver is rich in iron, vitamin A, B12, folate, and niacin. Salt (Sodium): Likely very high due to processed liverwurst. Fiber: Low to moderate (mostly from potatoes if skin-on; bun adds little). π§ Health & Balance Analysis Positives: Strong source of energy, iron, and vitamin A — good for red blood cell health and vision. B12 and folate support nerve function and mood regulation. Concerns: High sodium and cholesterol — may stress the heart or kidneys if eaten often. Vitamin A toxicity risk if liver-based foods are consumed multiple times per week (especially from liverwurst). Fried preparation adds oxidized fats if ...