The big aster volunteer that I let grow in my garden has turned out to be huge hit with the local sand wasps (Bembix americana). I haven't seen those since I was in elementary school, where they made nests in the playground sand and occasionally bit students who made a point of harassing them. We called them sand bees.
I was just reading about them and they apparently like to eat flies. It would be nice if this means there are less houseflies around my cottage.
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Mark Ruffalo on why he’s at the #NoKings Day event in NYC: "Because we see our democracy's in real trouble. We see a president who has made himself a king and dictator."
"We're disgusted and we're scared, and we know the only way to fight this now is for the people to come together."
L.A. immigration raid protests: Full coverage of protests, parades, arrests - EUROPE SAYS
‘Fighting for those who can’t fight’: Protesters side with migrants in downtown L.A.EUROPE SAYS
"No Kings" anti-Trump protests attract millions, organizers say
https://www.axios.com/2025/06/14/no-kings-protests-usa-june-14-trump-military-parade?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into Donald Trump @donald-trump-AxiosNews
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Senator Marshall: God bless the United States Army, and God bless President Trump - EUROPE SAYS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Saturday morning, live from the site of the U.S Army’s 250th Birthday Parade, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) joined JoeyEUROPE SAYS
An Introduction to Hokusai’s Great Wave, One of the Most Recognizable Artworks in the World
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An Introduction to Hokusai's Great Wave, One of the Most Recognizable Artworks in the World
You need not be a student of Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints to recognize artist Katsushika Hokusai's Under the Wave Off Kanagawa - or the Great Wave, as it has come to be known.Ayun Halliday (Openculture.com)
We are home. We are safe. Houston turnout was MASSIVE. Minimal security issues. Incredible food drive success!!
Pathetic counterprotest effort of 5. *womp-womp*
Our counters are still doing their thing, but the latest estimate is 26k-30k!!!!!
Staggering turnout. WE ARE IN HOUSTON, TEXAS, PEOPLE.
The People are Piiiiiiiisssssssssssed Off in the best way.
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Charlie Angus on the need to call out the threat of fascist authoritarianism
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Charlie Angus / The Resistance on Substack
On a day when millions march. On a day when Florida police vow to shoot citizens “graveyard dead” On a day of two brutal political assassinations This is the day we need to start calling out the threat of fascist authoritarianism.Substack
dirt levels are 66% and steady
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No Kings protest in San Juan PR.
Apologies for the lack of alt text. I will go back and add it later.
#NoKings #PuertoRico #CalleDeResistencia
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Trump and Putin hold call, discuss Iran-Israel tensions, Ukraine war - EUROPE SAYS
Washington – President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a 50-minute phone call Saturday to discuss the escalating situation in the Middle EastEUROPE SAYS
HR4009
To amend title 17, United States Code, to reaffirm the importance of, and include requirements for, works incorporated by reference into law, and for other purposes.
📢 Introduced in House
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#HR4009 #congress119 #house #republican #congress #newbill
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Trump’s Military Parade By The Numbers
Saturday, June 14 marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Army, which will be celebrated with a festival and military parade in Washington, D.C. The Onion examines the facts and figures behind the event.The Onion Staff (The Onion)
DOGE sends federal employees a recruiting pitch - EUROPE SAYS
The Department of Government Efficiency has prodded federal employees to take buyouts, demanded they share the weekly “five things,” shut down numerousEUROPE SAYS
Today in 1800, 225 years ago: 87 km southwest of Milan (Italian peninsula), the French army of the first consul Napoleon Bonaparte defeated the Austrians in the Battle of Marengo and reconquered Italy.
I asked the young men if I could take pictures of their signs, and they said I could use their faces as well, “because we haven’t done anything wrong“.
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Second batch of Half Moon Bay #NoKings signs, this time showing feeling about immigrants and ICE.
Costco Executive Members in Canada Have Access to a New Exclusive Perk But There’s A Catch - EUROPE SAYS
Instacart, North America’s leading grocery technology company, announced a new enhancement to Costco's Executive Membership.EUROPE SAYS
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Wasps:
Living in mud ✅
Living in paper ✅
Living in sand ✅
Living in galls ✅
Living in figs ✅
Living inside caterpillars being eaten alive from the inside out ✅