Winnie
@athena44.bsky.social
Venetophile; love travel; voracious reader…especially crime genre.
Enjoy puzzles -jigsaws, Sudoku, Wordle, Waffle whatever and debating legal and political issues.
Opera lover.
Enjoy puzzles -jigsaws, Sudoku, Wordle, Waffle whatever and debating legal and political issues.
Opera lover.
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Today, David Lammy announced proposals that would remove the right to jury trial for thousands of cases. This is in the name of expediency but it strikes at the heart of a free society. Please sign this petition and share it on your own platform.
Today, David Lammy announced proposals that would remove the right to jury trial for thousands of cases. This is in the name of expediency but it strikes at the heart of a free society. Please sign this petition and share it on your own platform.
Sign the Petition
Stop the government from abolishing the right to trial by jury
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December 2, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Today, David Lammy announced proposals that would remove the right to jury trial for thousands of cases. This is in the name of expediency but it strikes at the heart of a free society. Please sign this petition and share it on your own platform.
Today, David Lammy announced proposals that would remove the right to jury trial for thousands of cases. This is in the name of expediency but it strikes at the heart of a free society. Please sign this petition and share it on your own platform.
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Venice Noir now has its own YouTube channel. Two videos now loaded giving an overview of the recent festival: short version (1:36) and long version (5.59). Please enjoy - and subscribe! Here's the shorter one:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=40Sf...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=40Sf...
Venice Noir Festival - 2025 edition
YouTube video by Venice Noir
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November 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Venice Noir now has its own YouTube channel. Two videos now loaded giving an overview of the recent festival: short version (1:36) and long version (5.59). Please enjoy - and subscribe! Here's the shorter one:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=40Sf...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=40Sf...
Strands #627
“Busybody buzz”
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Only 1 hint today!
“Busybody buzz”
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Only 1 hint today!
November 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Strands #627
“Busybody buzz”
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Only 1 hint today!
“Busybody buzz”
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Only 1 hint today!
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The moment of decision: the award-giving ceremony of Venice Noir at the Teatro del Ridotto, Hotel Monaco, yesterday.
#IanRankin #venicenoir
#IanRankin #venicenoir
November 17, 2025 at 10:14 PM
The moment of decision: the award-giving ceremony of Venice Noir at the Teatro del Ridotto, Hotel Monaco, yesterday.
#IanRankin #venicenoir
#IanRankin #venicenoir
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We’ve had such a lovely bunch of authors at our first Venice Noir and such great feedback. I asked Barbara Nadel author of the great Ikmen series in Istanbul if I could share the one she just set me.
Of course Barbara said yes. You’ve no idea how much this fires us up for Venice Noir 26
Of course Barbara said yes. You’ve no idea how much this fires us up for Venice Noir 26
November 17, 2025 at 8:33 PM
We’ve had such a lovely bunch of authors at our first Venice Noir and such great feedback. I asked Barbara Nadel author of the great Ikmen series in Istanbul if I could share the one she just set me.
Of course Barbara said yes. You’ve no idea how much this fires us up for Venice Noir 26
Of course Barbara said yes. You’ve no idea how much this fires us up for Venice Noir 26
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This sounds like it really is the start of something big!
And here we are on RAI tv share.google/tD0onQTsN5XD...
Per tre giorni Venezia capitale internazionale della letteratura di genere con "Venice Noir"
Tavole rotonde, presentazioni in location prestigiose, partner internazionali e tanti eventi collaterali per una manifestazione unica che racconta una città lontana dagli stereotipi
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November 16, 2025 at 9:43 PM
This sounds like it really is the start of something big!
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Venice Noir will be back next year. For now, it’s Negroni time! See you next year!
November 16, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Venice Noir will be back next year. For now, it’s Negroni time! See you next year!
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“Knock, knock!”
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“Knock, knock!”
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November 8, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Strands #615
“Knock, knock!”
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“Knock, knock!”
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Oh my this is NOT good news!
October 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Oh my this is NOT good news!
September 29, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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The Venice Noir extras are coming... and here's the first. A cocktail reception with Ian Rankin in the lovely Ca' Pisani boutique hotel next to the Accademia. Just 30 places available, 30 euros for cocktail and cicchetti. davidhewson.com/a-cocktail-e...
A cocktail evening in Venice with Ian Rankin
A cocktail evening with Ian Rankin in Venice
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September 26, 2025 at 10:16 AM
The Venice Noir extras are coming... and here's the first. A cocktail reception with Ian Rankin in the lovely Ca' Pisani boutique hotel next to the Accademia. Just 30 places available, 30 euros for cocktail and cicchetti. davidhewson.com/a-cocktail-e...
Departure Season 1..
Fascinating but did anyone else find the conclusion too convoluted?
Fascinating but did anyone else find the conclusion too convoluted?
August 11, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Departure Season 1..
Fascinating but did anyone else find the conclusion too convoluted?
Fascinating but did anyone else find the conclusion too convoluted?
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August 11, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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A sincere inquiry...
August 8, 2025 at 12:26 PM
A sincere inquiry...
Matti Friedman: Is Gaza Starving? Searching for the Truth in an Information War.
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Matti Friedman: Is Gaza Starving? Searching for the Truth in an Information War.
When I asked a former senior government official if there is mass hunger among Gazans, he answered me honestly: ‘I don’t know.’
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July 28, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Matti Friedman: Is Gaza Starving? Searching for the Truth in an Information War.
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Luck is holding today..
Wordle, spell bee(genius), sudoku, waffle and even connections!
Connections
Puzzle #773
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Wordle, spell bee(genius), sudoku, waffle and even connections!
Connections
Puzzle #773
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July 23, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Luck is holding today..
Wordle, spell bee(genius), sudoku, waffle and even connections!
Connections
Puzzle #773
🟩🟩🟩🟩
🟨🟨🟨🟨
🟦🟦🟦🟦
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Wordle, spell bee(genius), sudoku, waffle and even connections!
Connections
Puzzle #773
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General Motors #GM reported that its second-quarter earnings beat estimates, but its profit fell to $1.9 billion from $2.9 billion last year. GM disclosed that #tariffs took a toll on the company’s bottom line, costing it over $1 billion.
Shares of GM are down 7% today(so far) #EconSky
Shares of GM are down 7% today(so far) #EconSky
July 22, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Venice Noir UK launches with a reception at Harrogate Theakstons Crime tomorrow. But I'll be around with @pgjonesvenice.bsky.social and some of our authors if anyone wants to chat.
July 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Venice Noir UK launches with a reception at Harrogate Theakstons Crime tomorrow. But I'll be around with @pgjonesvenice.bsky.social and some of our authors if anyone wants to chat.
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Delighted to be part of #VeniceNoir this November! @panmacmillan.bsky.social @jennybrownagency.bsky.social
The news is out. Venice Noir is coming and it's big. See www.venicenoir.com for details. More shortly.
July 12, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Delighted to be part of #VeniceNoir this November! @panmacmillan.bsky.social @jennybrownagency.bsky.social
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For lovers of Venice - and crime!
The news is out. Venice Noir is coming and it's big. See www.venicenoir.com for details. More shortly.
July 12, 2025 at 3:28 PM
For lovers of Venice - and crime!
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Coming soon…Venice Noir.
The news is out. Venice Noir is coming and it's big. See www.venicenoir.com for details. More shortly.
July 12, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Coming soon…Venice Noir.
I had a call from my bank ..telling me they had frozen my cc because of a strange purchase. After a few moments I realized it was a scam and called my bank to confirm my suspicion.
There are some truly awful folk out there..preying on the vulnerable.
There are some truly awful folk out there..preying on the vulnerable.
July 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I had a call from my bank ..telling me they had frozen my cc because of a strange purchase. After a few moments I realized it was a scam and called my bank to confirm my suspicion.
There are some truly awful folk out there..preying on the vulnerable.
There are some truly awful folk out there..preying on the vulnerable.