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Love sports, tech, digi comms, MCFC, history, politics, theatre, podcasts, cats, coding, anthropology, science and music, plus learning about people and the world. She/her

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Tell Florida to restore and protect the Pulse Memorial Now! After Trump directive, Florida removed rainbow crosswalk that honors the 49 people killed at Pulse. Demand the crosswalk be restored and protected! Sign now!

After Trump directive, Florida removed rainbow crosswalk that honors the 49 people killed at Pulse. Demand the crosswalk be restored and protected! Sign now! a.allout.org/s/P8Egz/

20.01.2026 21:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Connected lines and dots with a globe on a desk in the background

Connected lines and dots with a globe on a desk in the background

There's two weeks left to apply for our Professorship scheme ⏰

🌍 Available to biomedical or healthcare researchers moving from overseas to the UK to start a Professorship
πŸ’· Receive up to Β£500k in funding

Apply by Wed 21 Jan 4pm GMT

πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/499n2yi

07.01.2026 12:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Raju: The Speaker and others have said that this driver was weaponizing her vehicle.

AOC: Their editorializing of this event to justify a public murder is disgusting. It is horrifying. Watch it for yourself and make that assessment for yourself on which of these leaders are lying to you.

08.01.2026 00:29 πŸ‘ 13242 πŸ” 3898 πŸ’¬ 284 πŸ“Œ 129
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a skeleton is standing on a sidewalk holding a bottle and a piece of paper . ALT: a skeleton is standing on a sidewalk holding a bottle and a piece of paper .

I really want to try and do more podcast appearances this year, if anyone needs a guest or knows of a particular podcast that might be looking let me know!

#podcast #history #localhistory #Shropshire #folklore #folktales #folkcustoms

06.01.2026 14:43 πŸ‘ 79 πŸ” 33 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mystery as hundreds of Victorian shoes wash up on Ogmore beach More than 400 leather hobnailed boots, thought to date back to the 19th Century, have been found.

I love a bit of weird news.

Mystery as hundreds of Victorian shoes wash up on beach www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

23.12.2025 23:50 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Me on a train smiling u have messy blonde hair and pink lipstick. The window begins me shows a blurry winter field and cold blue sky.

Me on a train smiling u have messy blonde hair and pink lipstick. The window begins me shows a blurry winter field and cold blue sky.

It’s Friday everyone! And it’s also Krampusnacht so I hope none of you have been naughty this year πŸ˜‰
I’m on my way to visit family for a pre Christmas get together.
I hope you all have a wonderful Friday. And check my socials over the weekend for information about Monday’s episode of witw!

05.12.2025 11:56 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of Dr Mohammad Hosseini, with a quote that reads: "Fostering trust in science requires well-informed, collaborative and critically thinking communities, supported by mechanisms that ensure transparency and accountability."

A photo of Dr Mohammad Hosseini, with a quote that reads: "Fostering trust in science requires well-informed, collaborative and critically thinking communities, supported by mechanisms that ensure transparency and accountability."

What can Africa’s fight against HIV teach us about tackling today’s global health challenges? 🌍

Pleased to share Dr Mohammad Hosseini @mhmdhsini.bsky.social will join the panel at our International Health Lecture with @thelancet.com, bringing his expertise in research ethics to the discussion πŸ”¬βœ¨

08.10.2025 14:33 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today marks the first day in public media’s history without federal funding. And we’re not going anywhere.

Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself.

Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj

01.10.2025 14:19 πŸ‘ 30875 πŸ” 9714 πŸ’¬ 672 πŸ“Œ 514

Anyone else having posting issues on @bsky.app today - do your posts end up in replies? #Bluesky #Comms

24.09.2025 11:11 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What is the endgame in this toxic immigration debate: is it friends and neighbours thrown out of the country? | Jonthan Liew The notion of remigration was abstract, but the right is dragging it towards respectability. If the goal is homogeneous whiteness, they should say it, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Liew

will be doing some more general columns for the guardian going forward. this one is on remigration and the evolution of a far-right pipe dream into mainstream discourse. I promise they won’t all be this depressing. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

10.09.2025 10:48 πŸ‘ 217 πŸ” 45 πŸ’¬ 22 πŸ“Œ 10
Promotional graphic for the Academy of Medical Sciences and The Lancet International Health Lecture 2025 that reads: β€œLessons from Africa: health diplomacy in HIV prevention. Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim FRS, Associate Scientific Director, Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA). Tuesday 4 November 2025 at 15:30 (GMT). In person, London and online.” On the right is an image of Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim, smiling and wearing glasses and a black top

Promotional graphic for the Academy of Medical Sciences and The Lancet International Health Lecture 2025 that reads: β€œLessons from Africa: health diplomacy in HIV prevention. Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim FRS, Associate Scientific Director, Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA). Tuesday 4 November 2025 at 15:30 (GMT). In person, London and online.” On the right is an image of Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim, smiling and wearing glasses and a black top

What can Africa’s fight against HIV teach us about tackling today’s #GlobalHealth challenges? 🌍

Join our International Health Lecture with @thelancet.com to find out πŸ’«

🧡🧡

20.08.2025 10:24 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Leading pediatric group breaks with RFK Jr., recommends COVID shots for young kids The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) on Tuesday recommended that parents vaccinate all infants and young children against COVID-19, a break from Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert…

Leading pediatric group breaks with RFK Jr., recommends COVID shots for young kids

19.08.2025 16:37 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Eight profile images of the Academy's Cross Sector Experience Award recipients on a navy blue background

Eight profile images of the Academy's Cross Sector Experience Award recipients on a navy blue background

We're proud to announce Academy funding for 13 cross-sector partnerships 🀝

Our Cross-Sector Experience Awards supports awardees to work for up to a year in a different sector, sparking collaboration and transformative ideas πŸš€

πŸ‘‰ Learn more: bit.ly/3HsZvgD

11.08.2025 10:10 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 4
Five people sitting and smiling

Five people sitting and smiling

Do you work in life sciences? Are you keen to drive change within your organisation?

You could be eligible for our FLIER programme – helping rising leaders create impact across the sector πŸš€

Join our upcoming webinar to learn more ⬇️

πŸ“…Wed 20 Aug
πŸ”— ow.ly/ohpf50WzQGl

🧡

05.08.2025 13:17 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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very impressed by the framing in this photo my 7-year-old took using an olympus point and shoot i got for him a little bit ago

01.08.2025 19:11 πŸ‘ 9956 πŸ” 283 πŸ’¬ 153 πŸ“Œ 17
Academy of Medical Sciences incoming CEO, Rosalind Campion, next to a quote that reads: "I am very proud to have been appointed to be the CEO of the Academy of Medical Sciences. Progress in medical sciences is transforming the lives of patients in the UK and globally, and can fundamentally improve the UK's economy and productivity."

Academy of Medical Sciences incoming CEO, Rosalind Campion, next to a quote that reads: "I am very proud to have been appointed to be the CEO of the Academy of Medical Sciences. Progress in medical sciences is transforming the lives of patients in the UK and globally, and can fundamentally improve the UK's economy and productivity."

We’re pleased to announce Rosalind Campion as our new CEO πŸŽ‰

Rosalind brings extensive leadership experience across health & life sciences, & will be a fantastic asset to the Academy as we work to improve health for all 🌍

Please join us in welcoming Rosalind to the Academy πŸ‘

πŸ‘‰ ow.ly/H4M750WxQtr

31.07.2025 10:38 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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The Invention of β€œSesame Street” Renata Adler’s 1972 review of the program that revolutionized children’s television.

β€œSmall children from poor or middle-class families who watch β€˜Sesame Street’ do better on cognitive tests and in first grade than children who do not watch it,” Renata Adler wrote, in 1972.

29.07.2025 19:06 πŸ‘ 17350 πŸ” 4414 πŸ’¬ 391 πŸ“Œ 256

Bluesky hive mind, what do you use apart from HTML when you want to create accessible digital content?

#Accessibility #Digital #Web #HTML

29.07.2025 11:38 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Child’s weight for life shaped by first 1,000 days, report health experts

🚨 Childhood obesity is rising at alarming rates around the world

Our latest report, with Italy’s Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, calls for early intervention to ensure healthier futures for all children 🌱

Read the report: bit.ly/46qy7tN

And see our key takeaways 🧡

02.07.2025 08:45 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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#StandingStoneSunday

TheΒ Callanish Stones are an arrangement ofΒ standing stonesΒ placed in aΒ cruciformΒ pattern with a centralΒ stone circle, on theΒ Isle of Lewis, #Scotland. They were erected in the lateΒ #NeolithicΒ era, and were a focus for ritual activity during theΒ Bronze Age.

πŸ“Έ Tom Richardson

22.06.2025 09:45 πŸ‘ 63 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is horrific. I'm lost for words.

02.06.2025 20:51 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Who were the ancient Denisovans? Fossils reveal secrets about the mysterious humans Clues are emerging about the ghostly clan that settled eastern Asia and left a genetic legacy in people today.

Who were the ancient Denisovans? Fossils reveal secrets about the mysterious humans. Clues are emerging about the ghostly clan that settled eastern Asia and left a
genetic legacy in people today www.nature.com/articles/d41...

20.05.2025 21:42 πŸ‘ 59 πŸ” 21 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Opinion: Migrant workers prop up the UK’s social care system. Now… Labour’s crackdown will break a promise made to workers like me – and leave the system in disrepair

everyone's said pretty much all there is to be said on the 'island of strangers'/'incalculable damage' stuff, so just sharing this by a migrant care worker on how it feels to hear yourself discussed like this while looking after people's loved ones www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...

12.05.2025 16:02 πŸ‘ 159 πŸ” 76 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 6
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Stop Hungary’s Pride Ban – Defend LGBT+ Rights Now Hungary has banned Pride marches, threatening LGBT+ rights and the freedom to protest. Sign the petition now to urge the EU to act before it’s too late. Every voice matters – help defend human rights ...

I just signed Budapest's petition with All Out that could really change things for LGBT+ people. Add your name and join me in the fight for LGBT+ rights! a.allout.org/s/WY8xL/

05.05.2025 13:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Justice for Sara and all trans lives in Colombia! Urgent: Justice for Sara, trans woman brutally murdered in Bello. πŸ’” We demand action against LGBTIQ+ violence in Colombia. Sign and share! ➑️ #JusticeForSara #NiUnaMas #LGBTIQ+ πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈπŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

Urgent: Justice for Sara, trans woman brutally murdered in Bello. πŸ’” We demand action against LGBTI+ violence in Colombia. Sign and share! ➑️ #JusticeForSara #LGBTI+ πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈπŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ
πŸ‘‰ a.allout.org/s/WqkBJ/

29.04.2025 18:44 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ebb and flow in beautiful Looe. A little corner of calm. May your day be peaceful, my friends. 😊

#Cornwall #Looe #river #calm #peace #nature #trees #life #photography

24.04.2025 07:45 πŸ‘ 253 πŸ” 21 πŸ’¬ 14 πŸ“Œ 0

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The idiom "you can't lick a badger twice" means you can't trick or deceive someone a second time after they've been tricked once. It's a warning that if someone has already been deceived, they are unlikely to fall for the same trick again.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
β€’ Licking: "Licking" in this context means to trick or deceive someone.
β€’ Badger: The badger is a wild animal, and the phrase likely originates from the historical sport of badger baiting where dogs were used to harass

β€’ Al Overview The idiom "you can't lick a badger twice" means you can't trick or deceive someone a second time after they've been tricked once. It's a warning that if someone has already been deceived, they are unlikely to fall for the same trick again. Here's a more detailed explanation: β€’ Licking: "Licking" in this context means to trick or deceive someone. β€’ Badger: The badger is a wild animal, and the phrase likely originates from the historical sport of badger baiting where dogs were used to harass

Someone on Threads noticed you can type any random sentence into Google, then add β€œmeaning” afterwards, and you’ll get an AI explanation of a famous idiom or phrase you just made up. Here is mine

23.04.2025 10:15 πŸ‘ 5074 πŸ” 1647 πŸ’¬ 641 πŸ“Œ 1083

Another great session from @commscreatives.bsky.social today, focusing on whether to stay on The Other Platform or not.

Very thought-provoking and insightful. All about brand, strategy and audiences at the end of the day, as always.

#DigitalComms #SocialMedia

15.04.2025 12:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Academy of Medical Sciences Springboard awardee Dr Elena Torlai Triglia next to a quote that reads: "This Award provides me with invaluable support for establishing my independent research group, including access to tailored career development opportunities and a renowned mentoring programme."

Academy of Medical Sciences Springboard awardee Dr Elena Torlai Triglia next to a quote that reads: "This Award provides me with invaluable support for establishing my independent research group, including access to tailored career development opportunities and a renowned mentoring programme."

Can we outsmart the deadliest form of skin cancer? 🧬

#Springboard25 awardee Dr @elett.bsky.social is decoding the DNA mutations behind melanoma to help develop better therapies.

πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/44irB7l

@wellcometrust.bsky.social @thebhf.bsky.social @qmulsbbs.bsky.social @qmulse.bsky.social @qmul.ac.uk

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