Alan Cruickshank

Mediocre follower of Jesus. Wed to @CreakyKnee58. Plant Breeder. Music, plants, food, bouncing balls of all sorts. Own views/interests.
Confidence ≠competence.

[Jane Greer @NorthDakotaJane]

On this day in 1834, John Venn entered his overlap period between eternities.

[Michael Frost @michaelfrost6]

Two sea tragedies in one week. Both are newsworthy. In one, 5 millionaires who paid $250,000 per trip are lost. In the other, 500 refugees who paid their life savings are lost. And yet only one of these tragedies has attracted widespread global media coverage. Why?
#RefugeeWeek23

[Josh Butler @JoshButler]

Liberal MP Bridget Archer on the Voice: “there can be no more liberal idea than self-determination. That’s what we’re seeking to deliver”

“We can’t have the symbolic without the practical”

BUT adds “hope isn’t a strategy. We need to redouble our efforts and work together”

[Dr. Michael F. Bird @mbird12]

It is terrifying how much influence the gambling lobby wields in Australia. It's time for the government to prioritize the well-being of its citizens over corporate interests. #stopgambling

[Nyadol (nyadolnyuon on Threads) Nyuon OAM @NyadolNyuon]

"Never realized how much courage is required to overcome pride - far more than what’s required to overcome fear."

From my friend @AjakPeter

[Variety @Variety]

"'Succession' without writers is just 'The Apprentice,' and look how THAT worked out," reads a sign from the writers picket line in Hollywood. https://t.co/2mx1TyHf1T

[The Crop Trust @CropTrust]

They were one of the first domesticated plants, but #millets have been neglected and overshadowed by other grains over the last decades.

These six reasons listed by @FAO explain why millets deserve our attention and a place on our tables 👉 https://t.co/Ap61T720kp

#IYM2023

[Alan Cruickshank @Crooked50]

@brettmaverick63 I'm watching a crime drama, but am I to guess you're watching a hot knife go through butter?

[Alan Cruickshank @Crooked50]

I'm already on the record as a fan of #Gazania variation, but this one struck me as a ripper.

[Alan Cruickshank @Crooked50]

@stationmum101 Sip ... crunch.

[Alan Cruickshank @Crooked50]

@michaelfrost6 It's not just about the law though is it? It's hearts and minds. In the USA, an industry sponsored lobby group has persuaded ppl to regard one amendment to their constitution as virtually scripture.

[Hannah Ritchie @_HannahRitchie]

"My country only emits 1% of global emissions. What it does makes no difference".

It's a common claim.

But add up the emissions of countries that emit less than 2% each (a 'negligible amount') – they emit more than China.

Imagine if they all decided to do nothing.

[Alan Cruickshank @Crooked50]

@sirswampthing @swrighteconomy @AFL @CollingwoodFC Got to give them credit for turning up.

[Alan Cruickshank @Crooked50]

@masonmennenga Bot?

[Alan Cruickshank @Crooked50]

@stationmum101 Seen some big chunks of money go to spruikers that I thought weren't worth it. I think the best value I've seen was Costa G. but that was more talking to kids about the value of education and training.

[Alan Cruickshank @Crooked50]

@CNZdenek Is that a human discard or are there species that live inland?

[Alan Cruickshank @Crooked50]

@SorgGuy @AustSummerGrain Cranking the shirt game.
Excellent!

[Alan Cruickshank @Crooked50]

@brettmaverick63 Good typo.

[Alan Cruickshank @Crooked50]

Copying Australia's shameful model. Sorry.