Seán Kinane WMNF

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[Seán Kinane WMNF @wmnfnews]

For no particular reason: a roseate spoonbill, preening. #Florida

[Archaeo - Histories @archeohistories]

The viral image represents the oldest known depiction of an Assyrian soldier, dating back approximately 3,000 years. It shows a man diving underwater using a bag made from goat skin, which allowed him to both float and breathe while submerged. This remarkable scene highlights that diving techniques were already practiced thousands of years ago, long before modern scuba technology was developed.

This depiction comes from a clay tablet dating to 9th Century BC, preserved today in the British Museum. It reveals the ingenuity of the Assyrians, one of the most powerful civilizations in ancient history, who employed clever survival strategies to gain military advantages. The use of the inflatable goat-skin bag enabled soldiers to cross rivers underwater stealthily, avoiding detection by enemies while maintaining a supply of air and buoyancy — functioning much like an early form of a life preserver.

The Assyrians’ success in expanding and defending their empire was due in large part to their technological and strategic innovations, such as this diving technique. This ancient image, credited to Ingvar Svanberg, Isak Lidström, Folk Life Journal, and Jolene Creighton, is a testament to their resourcefulness and advanced understanding of practical warfare tactics in the ancient world.

#archaeohistories

[Seán Kinane WMNF @wmnfnews]

Live on @wmnf now - Comedian Kevin Nealon on Talking Animals 88.5 FM / https://t.co/hIQhN3YM5C

[Seán Kinane WMNF @wmnfnews]

#Florida inbox via #Tampa Sports Authority:

"Zach Bryan is set to embark on his biggest
international tour yet: With Heaven On Tour, a US and European run of dates:

Saturday, March 14, 2026  Tampa, FL - Raymond James Stadium
Main: Caamp | Supporting: J.R. Carroll

[NWS Climate Prediction Center @NWSCPC]

A significant pattern change is becoming increasingly likely across much of the country during late November and early December. https://t.co/UxC7DZQhx6

[Keeling_Curve @Keeling_curve]

427.55 parts per million (ppm) CO2 in air 14-Nov-2025
https://t.co/kUgI1WtcZU

[Samar D Jarrah @SamarDJarrah]

Listen to a conversation with @mhayoun as we talk about his book “When We Were Arabs” about Jewish Arabs. https://t.co/RioPr9NQpA @wmnf @wmnfnews

[National Hurricane Center @NHC_Atlantic]

#Melissa makes landfall in southwestern Jamaica near New Hope as a powerful category 5 hurricane. For the latest updates visit https://t.co/tW4KeGdBFb

[Seán Kinane WMNF @wmnfnews]

Saw this over South Pinellas

[Anthony @ajstellabotte]

Was just out walking on a cool Florida night. Thought I saw a meteorite or a UFO? Turns out it was #SpaceX #Starship

[Jeet Heer @HeerJeet]

This is what you call a confession.

[Bob Kendrick @nlbmprez]

Welcomed Geddy Lee, of @rushtheband, back to the @NLBMuseumKC today! Over 500 fans joined us for a conversation and signing of his new baseball book, “72 Stories!” In 2008, Lee donated over 400 baseballs signed by Negro Leaguers that are on display at the NLBM! @MLBNetworkRadio

[National Hurricane Center @NHC_Atlantic]

10/11: Not tropical...but still, significant impacts coming up for the U.S. east coast. Follow @NWSWPC, @NWS, and products from your local National Weather Service office at https://t.co/SiZo8ozBbn

[Johan Rockström @jrockstrom]

If the likelihood of a catastrophic event is > 10% then the Risks are unacceptable high. This is the point we have reached on scientific evidence for AMOC shutdown. This is the "Don't look up moment" for risks of liveability on Earth https://t.co/ay2w2YKsKu

[Prof. Eliot Jacobson @EliotJacobson]

Your 'moment of doom' for Oct. 11, 2025 ~ Everything is fine.

"The invisible gas can be seen in streams of bubbles originating on the seafloor of Antarctica's Ross Sea ... describing the mechanism as 'seemingly widespread' throughout the region... "

https://t.co/jxeahTzuT2

[Seán Kinane WMNF @wmnfnews]

@MyFDOT (3/3) "...by flaggers.

· The southbound lane is expected to remain closed through this afternoon.

· Drivers should proceed with caution, follow flagger instructions, and anticipate delays.

For more information about this project, visit https://t.co/Wb0gnzLS2C." -FDOT

[Seán Kinane WMNF @wmnfnews]

#Florida inbox via @MyFDOT - Lane Closure on SR 33 (Lakeland Hills Boulevard) Underway

BARTOW, Fla. – Crews have temporarily closed the southbound lane of SR 33 (Lakeland Hills Boulevard), just south of Swannanoa Street, to address a roadway hole ..." (1/3)

[Seán Kinane WMNF @wmnfnews]

@MyFDOT (2/3) "...caused by recent heavy rainfall. The damage occurred above an old drainage pipe, which is not part of the new drainage system being installed under the ongoing Lakeland Hills Boulevard improvement project.

· Both northbound and southbound traffic is being managed ..."

[Seán Kinane WMNF @wmnfnews]

(2/2) "... The city will issue a Request for
Proposals (RFP) to identify and retain a new city attorney." after it terminated the contract of Anthony Sabatini on 9/18.
via Treasure Island, FL

[Seán Kinane WMNF @wmnfnews]

#inbox - City of Treasure Island #Florida: "the Commission voted 3-2 to terminate the contract of City Attorney Anthony Sabatini, citing a lack of confidence in his ability to advise the city and its elected officials. ..." (1/2)

[Laila Al-Arian @LailaAlarian]

The @nytimes buried the Gaza genocide declaration by the International Association of Genocide Scholars in a single short paragraph at the end of a long piece.

They’ll be remembered for minimizing genocide, normalizing Palestinian death, and whitewashing Israel’s atrocities.

[Suncoast Sierra Club @SuncoastSierra]

MEDIA ALERT: @SuncoastSierra of @SierraClub
is celebrating major strides in solar education & advocacy. Launching Solar Dashboards w/Interactive Maps for: @StPeteFL , @MyClearwater, @CityofLargo , @CityofDunedinFl & @SafetyHarbor. https://t.co/oI5r7TocT2 @SierraClubFL