Jo Moore

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Word of the Day is as beautiful as it is underused. ‘Confelicity’ is finding joy in the happiness and success of others.

What explains the timing and manner of the Chagos Islands sovereignty deal? Towards resolving a puzzle about how and when the decision was announced

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What explains the timing and manner of the Chagos Islands sovereignty deal?

Towards resolving a puzzle about how and when the decision was announced

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On Substack:
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Non-Substack:
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How Trees Can Save the World – book review German forester Peter Wohlleben, who manages deciduous woodland, makes the case for leaving forests alone to adapt to climate change

German forester Peter Wohlleben, who manages deciduous woodland, makes the case for leaving forests alone to adapt to climate change | Charlotte Mbali

Lessons by Ian McEwan

I wag, therefore I am: the philosophy of dogs What makes human existence worth the bother? How can we free ourselves of inner conflict and live with joy? In an extract from his new book, philosopher Mark Rowlands seeks canine counsel in answer to...

Be more dog, people www.theguardian.com/books/articl...

Tommy Robinson explores his tax options amid HMRC investigation The far-right agitator’s influence is surging in the wake of the Southport stabbings, but an inquiry into his web of companies may result in a bill for millions

Nothing says “patriot” like declaring you’re a non-resident to try to escape a large tax bill: www.thetimes.com/uk/social-me...

How we got here with mpox And where we might be going

Brilliant summary of current Mpox situation and where next by @adamjkucharski.bsky.social

open.substack.com/pub/kucharsk...

Much love for Elizabeth Hedges & her faultless method of escaping her marriage in 1772 💞

a) Steal husband's vast stockpile of bacon
b) Sell said bacon for a sizeable sum
c) Scamper into the Oxfordshire sunset with happy heart & purse full of bacon money
🥓🥓🥓🥓💃

(Oxford Journal, 19 Sept 1772) #18C

Lecturer in Commercial Law We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic academic to join the School of Law as a Lecturer in Commercial Law.

We are hiring! Lecturer in Commercial law, and we are interested in areas of Scots commercial law including insolvency, diligence, rights in security, agency, partnership and insurance law. Deadline 3 September 2024. elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...

Stinging judgment about the Home Office (h/t @alasdairmackenzie.bsky.social) www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWH...

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