In looking for UNC's oldest vascular plant, we go along with Dr. John Richardson to “British North America”., as he travels with Franklin in the ultimately failed effort to find the Northwest passage 6/n
![Can digging into the life of its collector, Dr. Richardson, narrow down where he collected the plant? As the Natural History Museum in London (BM) had given us the specimen, I first checked to see if that collection curates a duplicate, and if that duplicate perhaps contains more information. Alas, a cursory check of their holdings did not turn up a match. According to Richardson’s entry in Wikipedia, he was “a Scottish naval surgeon, naturalist and Arctic explorer… Richardson studied medicine at Edinburgh University, and became a surgeon in the navy in 1807. He travled with John Franklin in search of the Northwest Passage on the Coppermine Expedition of 1819-1822. Richardson wrote the sections on geology, botany and ichthyology for the official account of the expedition. Franklin and Richardson returned to Canada in 1825 and went overland by fur trade routes to the mouth of the Mackenzie River [at the Arctic Ocean in the Northwest Territories]. Franklin was to go as far west as possible and Richardson was to go east to the mouth of the Coppermine River [at the community of Kugluktuk in Nunavut Province]. Richardson’s journey was successful and he reached his furthest east on the same day that Franklin reached his furthest west (16 August 1826)… Together they had surveyed 1,878 mi (3,022 km) of previously unmapped coast. The natural history discoveries of the expedition were so great that they had to be recorded in two separate works, the Flora Boreali-Americana (1833-40), written by William Jackson Hooker, and the Fauna Boreali-Americana (1829-37) written by Richardson, William Swainson, John Edward Gray and William Kirby.10 Unlike Franklin, who died on his third expedition to traverse the Northwest Passage in 1845, John Richardson died at home in Cumbria, England.10, 11 Perhaps a deep dive into Richardson’s life, books, and journals would reveal exactly where and when he collected the mountain cinquefoil NCU now curates, but as Richardson was traversing vast are…](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:r3avzdjyhu6jm7vxia265ncu/bafkreigch7f5oiahrwf3cltfvusm4hbnfq7reil3bhiesm7qvob25eugxe)
October 6, 2026 at 8:30 PM
In looking for UNC's oldest vascular plant, we go along with Dr. John Richardson to “British North America”., as he travels with Franklin in the ultimately failed effort to find the Northwest passage 6/n
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On October 6, 2026, NextPlat Corp issued a press release announcing the completion of its previously announced strategic acquisition of an independent pharmacy in the Pensacola area of northwest Florida.
On October 6, 2026, NextPlat Corp issued a press release announcing the completion of its previously announced strategic acquisition of an independent pharmacy in the Pensacola area of northwest Florida.
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October 6, 2026 at 8:28 PM
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On October 6, 2026, NextPlat Corp issued a press release announcing the completion of its previously announced strategic acquisition of an independent pharmacy in the Pensacola area of northwest Florida.
On October 6, 2026, NextPlat Corp issued a press release announcing the completion of its previously announced strategic acquisition of an independent pharmacy in the Pensacola area of northwest Florida.
A Pensacola man has been sentenced to prison time on federal gun charges.
https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/escambia-county/pensacola-man-sentenced-gun-charges/
https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/escambia-county/pensacola-man-sentenced-gun-charges/
October 6, 2026 at 8:23 PM
A Pensacola man has been sentenced to prison time on federal gun charges.
https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/escambia-county/pensacola-man-sentenced-gun-charges/
https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/escambia-county/pensacola-man-sentenced-gun-charges/
The Metropolitan Police Department has made an arrest in connection with a shooting that occurred on March 29, 2026, on 8th Street, Northwest.
MPD Makes Arrest in 8th Street Shooting - DC Day and Night News
The Metropolitan Police Department has made an arrest in connection with a shooting that occurred on March 29, 2026, on 8th Street, Northwest.
dcdaynight.com
October 6, 2026 at 8:21 PM
The Metropolitan Police Department has made an arrest in connection with a shooting that occurred on March 29, 2026, on 8th Street, Northwest.
Saquon Barkley do you like the Pacific Northwest?
Eagles perennial Pro Bowl OT Lane Johnson announced his retirement.
Repost of @LaneJohnson65:
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October 6, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Saquon Barkley do you like the Pacific Northwest?
Played Reforest for the first time. Fun, and want to play again! ^E
October 6, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Played Reforest for the first time. Fun, and want to play again! ^E
I shouted and marched, then I headed back towards Madison Square Park. At the northwest corner of the park, I found myself dazed, unsure of how we could possibly fight back against such murderous hate. A young blond man stepped into my path, caught my eye, and smiled. I smiled back at him. He raised
October 6, 2026 at 8:16 PM
I shouted and marched, then I headed back towards Madison Square Park. At the northwest corner of the park, I found myself dazed, unsure of how we could possibly fight back against such murderous hate. A young blond man stepped into my path, caught my eye, and smiled. I smiled back at him. He raised
Officers responded to a report of a person shot at a northwest Atlanta gas station Tuesday morning, where they found a man inside a gas station with multiple gunshot wounds.
Man shot multiple times at northwest Atlanta gas station
Officers responded to a report of a person shot at a northwest Atlanta gas station Tuesday morning, where they found a man inside a gas station with multiple gunshot wounds.
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October 6, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Officers responded to a report of a person shot at a northwest Atlanta gas station Tuesday morning, where they found a man inside a gas station with multiple gunshot wounds.
Congratulations to @robertmoor.com: IN TREES is on the 2027 Pacific Northwest Book Awards Shortlist! The winners will be announced in January.
Available now from Simon & Schuster.
#intrees #pnbabookawards #nonfiction
Available now from Simon & Schuster.
#intrees #pnbabookawards #nonfiction
October 6, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Congratulations to @robertmoor.com: IN TREES is on the 2027 Pacific Northwest Book Awards Shortlist! The winners will be announced in January.
Available now from Simon & Schuster.
#intrees #pnbabookawards #nonfiction
Available now from Simon & Schuster.
#intrees #pnbabookawards #nonfiction
CAN YOU HELP? Florida Highway Patrol officials said they are looking for this man, allegedly involved in a hit-and-run in Escambia County. https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/escambia-county/fhp-searches-hit-run-suspect/
October 6, 2026 at 8:07 PM
CAN YOU HELP? Florida Highway Patrol officials said they are looking for this man, allegedly involved in a hit-and-run in Escambia County. https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/escambia-county/fhp-searches-hit-run-suspect/
Houston police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning in northwest Houston after a man was found dead.
Northwest Houston shooting: Man found shot dead on W. Tidwell Road
Houston police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning in northwest Houston after a man was found dead.
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October 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Houston police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning in northwest Houston after a man was found dead.
this afternoon, sunny. high near 63, with temperatures falling to around 60 in the afternoon. northwest wind around 9 mph.
(L) planned work, Oct 8, Thursday, 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM: In Brooklyn, no L between Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs and Atlantic Av...
(L) planned work, Oct 8, Thursday, 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM: In Brooklyn, no L between Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs and Atlantic Av...
October 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM
this afternoon, sunny. high near 63, with temperatures falling to around 60 in the afternoon. northwest wind around 9 mph.
(L) planned work, Oct 8, Thursday, 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM: In Brooklyn, no L between Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs and Atlantic Av...
(L) planned work, Oct 8, Thursday, 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM: In Brooklyn, no L between Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs and Atlantic Av...
Here's an autumnplot-gl bug I hadn't found.
A quirk of floating point numbers is that -0 is distinct from 0. Turns out, if you pass u=-0 to the autumnplot-gl barbs, MacOS incorrectly rotates the barb 180°. Or, it did until I fixed the dev branch just now. Still an "Easter egg" in the REFS page.
A quirk of floating point numbers is that -0 is distinct from 0. Turns out, if you pass u=-0 to the autumnplot-gl barbs, MacOS incorrectly rotates the barb 180°. Or, it did until I fixed the dev branch just now. Still an "Easter egg" in the REFS page.
October 6, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Here's an autumnplot-gl bug I hadn't found.
A quirk of floating point numbers is that -0 is distinct from 0. Turns out, if you pass u=-0 to the autumnplot-gl barbs, MacOS incorrectly rotates the barb 180°. Or, it did until I fixed the dev branch just now. Still an "Easter egg" in the REFS page.
A quirk of floating point numbers is that -0 is distinct from 0. Turns out, if you pass u=-0 to the autumnplot-gl barbs, MacOS incorrectly rotates the barb 180°. Or, it did until I fixed the dev branch just now. Still an "Easter egg" in the REFS page.
Inishturk Forecast for Wed 07 Oct 2026: Mostly cloudy to cloudy with light rain possible, high 12°C and strong northwest winds around 30 kph, gusting to 46 kph.
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October 6, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Inishturk Forecast for Wed 07 Oct 2026: Mostly cloudy to cloudy with light rain possible, high 12°C and strong northwest winds around 30 kph, gusting to 46 kph.
#ConnemaraWeather
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Inishbofin Forecast for Wed 07 Oct 2026: Mostly cloudy to cloudy with light rain possible, high 11°C and strong northwest winds around 34 kph, gusting to 50 kph.
#ConnemaraWeather
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October 6, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Inishbofin Forecast for Wed 07 Oct 2026: Mostly cloudy to cloudy with light rain possible, high 11°C and strong northwest winds around 34 kph, gusting to 50 kph.
#ConnemaraWeather
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Connemara Forecast for Wed 07 Oct 2026
Mostly cloudy to cloudy with light morning rain possible, patchy inland fog, highs 11–12°C and fresh to strong northwest winds, gusting up to 50 kph.
#ConnemaraWeather
Mostly cloudy to cloudy with light morning rain possible, patchy inland fog, highs 11–12°C and fresh to strong northwest winds, gusting up to 50 kph.
#ConnemaraWeather
October 6, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Connemara Forecast for Wed 07 Oct 2026
Mostly cloudy to cloudy with light morning rain possible, patchy inland fog, highs 11–12°C and fresh to strong northwest winds, gusting up to 50 kph.
#ConnemaraWeather
Mostly cloudy to cloudy with light morning rain possible, patchy inland fog, highs 11–12°C and fresh to strong northwest winds, gusting up to 50 kph.
#ConnemaraWeather
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake hits southern Alaska
A notable earthquake struck in Alaska'sKodiak Island Borough on Oct. 6, the United States Geological Survey reported. The quake measured a preliminary magnitude 5.5, the USGS said, with the epicenter located about 57 miles northwest of Aleneva. The…
A notable earthquake struck in Alaska'sKodiak Island Borough on Oct. 6, the United States Geological Survey reported. The quake measured a preliminary magnitude 5.5, the USGS said, with the epicenter located about 57 miles northwest of Aleneva. The…
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake hits southern Alaska
A notable earthquake struck in Alaska'sKodiak Island Borough on Oct. 6, the United States Geological Survey reported. The quake measured a preliminary magnitude 5.5, the USGS said, with the epicenter located about 57 miles northwest of Aleneva. The temblor struck about 1:34 p.m. local time and it was not immediately clear whether the quake caused any injuries or damage. There is no immediate threat of a tsunami,
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October 6, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake hits southern Alaska
A notable earthquake struck in Alaska'sKodiak Island Borough on Oct. 6, the United States Geological Survey reported. The quake measured a preliminary magnitude 5.5, the USGS said, with the epicenter located about 57 miles northwest of Aleneva. The…
A notable earthquake struck in Alaska'sKodiak Island Borough on Oct. 6, the United States Geological Survey reported. The quake measured a preliminary magnitude 5.5, the USGS said, with the epicenter located about 57 miles northwest of Aleneva. The…
Dutch Bros plans first St. John coffee stand as Region expansion continues
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Dutch Bros plans first St. John coffee stand as Region expansion continues
Dutch Bros is planning its first St. John location as the fast-growing drive-thru coffee chain continues expanding across Northwest Indiana.
nwitimes.com
October 6, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Dutch Bros plans first St. John coffee stand as Region expansion continues
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nwitimes.com/news/local/b...
the Portland metro association of realtors and multifamily northwest submitted testimony in favor of the IE4A resolution! And the resolution was sponsored by progressives on council. Which does not appear to be comprehensible to an ultra crank who is obsessed with Mitch Green lol
October 6, 2026 at 7:54 PM
the Portland metro association of realtors and multifamily northwest submitted testimony in favor of the IE4A resolution! And the resolution was sponsored by progressives on council. Which does not appear to be comprehensible to an ultra crank who is obsessed with Mitch Green lol
JSJ expires Heat Advisory for Central Interior, Culebra, Eastern Interior, Mayaguez and Vicinity, North Central, Northeast, Northwest, Ponce and Vicinity, San Juan and Vicinity, Southeast, Southwest, Vieques, Western Interior [PR] and St Croix, St.Tho... Link
October 6, 2026 at 7:51 PM
JSJ expires Heat Advisory for Central Interior, Culebra, Eastern Interior, Mayaguez and Vicinity, North Central, Northeast, Northwest, Ponce and Vicinity, San Juan and Vicinity, Southeast, Southwest, Vieques, Western Interior [PR] and St Croix, St.Tho... Link
Two Dead In Separate Washington, D.C. Homicides As Deadly Violence Strikes The Nation’s Capital - Englebrook Independent News englebrookindependentnews.com/2026/10/06/t...
Two Dead In Separate Washington, D.C. Homicides As Deadly Violence Strikes The Nation’s Capital - Englebrook Independent News
17-Year-Old Maryland Girl Fatally Shot In Northwest And 65-Year-Old D.C. Man Killed In Northeast As Metropolitan Police Department Responds To Separate Homicides Reported Just 13 Minutes Apart Tuesday...
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October 6, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Two Dead In Separate Washington, D.C. Homicides As Deadly Violence Strikes The Nation’s Capital - Englebrook Independent News englebrookindependentnews.com/2026/10/06/t...
🚌 Route 3 (Northwest/Harrisburg) — Northbound
2 buses within 609 ft near ZOLLINGER RD & NORTHWEST BLVD
Next bus 7.35 mi / ~30 min behind
Buses: #11614 (1️⃣), #12211 (2️⃣)
📊 worst reported on this route in 30 days
2 buses within 609 ft near ZOLLINGER RD & NORTHWEST BLVD
Next bus 7.35 mi / ~30 min behind
Buses: #11614 (1️⃣), #12211 (2️⃣)
📊 worst reported on this route in 30 days
October 6, 2026 at 7:41 PM
🚌 Route 3 (Northwest/Harrisburg) — Northbound
2 buses within 609 ft near ZOLLINGER RD & NORTHWEST BLVD
Next bus 7.35 mi / ~30 min behind
Buses: #11614 (1️⃣), #12211 (2️⃣)
📊 worst reported on this route in 30 days
2 buses within 609 ft near ZOLLINGER RD & NORTHWEST BLVD
Next bus 7.35 mi / ~30 min behind
Buses: #11614 (1️⃣), #12211 (2️⃣)
📊 worst reported on this route in 30 days
I am reading The War On Illahee and what Israel is doing to the Palestinians is so like what we did to the Indigenous people in the Pacific Northwest in the mid 1850s. It's the old colonialist pattern....
October 6, 2026 at 7:37 PM
I am reading The War On Illahee and what Israel is doing to the Palestinians is so like what we did to the Indigenous people in the Pacific Northwest in the mid 1850s. It's the old colonialist pattern....