Janet MacKenzie
@janmakarta.bsky.social
Librarian, translator,❤️ languages (currently Welsh, also DE, DA, FR; BA in FR from Birmingham Univ.) and classical vocal music (esp. choral and Lieder). Liverpudlian, has lived in Munich for over 45 yrs. #RejoinEU 🇪🇺🏴🇩🇪🇩🇰🇫🇷🏴
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periodic reminder of the existence of Atkinson Hyperlegible, a free font available from the Braille Institute designed to improve readability for people with low vision
I use it in talks because it's pretty and also because, as an audience member, I am perpetually squinting at people's slides
I use it in talks because it's pretty and also because, as an audience member, I am perpetually squinting at people's slides
Atkinson Hyperlegible Font - Braille Institute
Read easier with Atkinson Hyperlegible Font, crafted for low-vision readers. Download for free and enjoy clear letters and numbers on your computer!
www.brailleinstitute.org
November 17, 2025 at 4:19 AM
periodic reminder of the existence of Atkinson Hyperlegible, a free font available from the Braille Institute designed to improve readability for people with low vision
I use it in talks because it's pretty and also because, as an audience member, I am perpetually squinting at people's slides
I use it in talks because it's pretty and also because, as an audience member, I am perpetually squinting at people's slides
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My teenagers can’t get a ticket to the Running Man remake on their own, but sure, they’re consenting adults when it comes to sex.
There’s not enough pepper spray in the world for these creeps
There’s not enough pepper spray in the world for these creeps
November 15, 2025 at 5:20 PM
My teenagers can’t get a ticket to the Running Man remake on their own, but sure, they’re consenting adults when it comes to sex.
There’s not enough pepper spray in the world for these creeps
There’s not enough pepper spray in the world for these creeps
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Christiane Amanpour, "Antisemitism is a major problem. How do you navigate that?"
Zack Polanski, "I think it is a powerful message to have a Jewish leader and a Muslim deputy leader"
"Antisemitism and Islamophobia are two sides of the same coin"
"And the best response to hatred is solidarity"
Zack Polanski, "I think it is a powerful message to have a Jewish leader and a Muslim deputy leader"
"Antisemitism and Islamophobia are two sides of the same coin"
"And the best response to hatred is solidarity"
November 13, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Christiane Amanpour, "Antisemitism is a major problem. How do you navigate that?"
Zack Polanski, "I think it is a powerful message to have a Jewish leader and a Muslim deputy leader"
"Antisemitism and Islamophobia are two sides of the same coin"
"And the best response to hatred is solidarity"
Zack Polanski, "I think it is a powerful message to have a Jewish leader and a Muslim deputy leader"
"Antisemitism and Islamophobia are two sides of the same coin"
"And the best response to hatred is solidarity"
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Can't argue with that 😂
November 14, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Can't argue with that 😂
Excellent and engaging conversation between Zack Polanski and Natasha Devon about education and how Michael Gove and austerity have between them caused a mental health crisis among young people. Enjoyable despite the challenging topic.
Great conversation with @natashadevon.bsky.social - How the Education system became a mental health crisis.
Full YouTube Premiere at 7pm.
youtu.be/308kvoBM3xw?...
Full YouTube Premiere at 7pm.
youtu.be/308kvoBM3xw?...
November 13, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Excellent and engaging conversation between Zack Polanski and Natasha Devon about education and how Michael Gove and austerity have between them caused a mental health crisis among young people. Enjoyable despite the challenging topic.
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Realised yesterday that I find the coordinated assault on the BBC so distressing partly because the BBC cannot properly fight back. It’s some of the worst, most shameless people in the world bullying a public service organisation that cannot hit them back, and it sucks.
November 11, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Realised yesterday that I find the coordinated assault on the BBC so distressing partly because the BBC cannot properly fight back. It’s some of the worst, most shameless people in the world bullying a public service organisation that cannot hit them back, and it sucks.
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For those wondering here is the post from Joyce Carol Oates that got under Musk's skin big time
November 11, 2025 at 5:49 AM
For those wondering here is the post from Joyce Carol Oates that got under Musk's skin big time
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SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
November 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
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Joke’s on everyone who said liberal arts degrees don’t prepare you for the real world - my studies in rise of the Third Reich now doubles as a survival guide.
November 11, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Joke’s on everyone who said liberal arts degrees don’t prepare you for the real world - my studies in rise of the Third Reich now doubles as a survival guide.
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Why the news no longer tells the truth youtu.be/QHcNHG_iVPQ?...
Why the news no longer tells the truth
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Why the news no longer tells the truth youtu.be/QHcNHG_iVPQ?...
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The Deutschland-Ticket provides unlimited travel on regional public transport across Germany for a low monthly fee (currently €58/month).
The German parliament has voted to secure ticket’s funding until at least the end of 2030.
The German parliament has voted to secure ticket’s funding until at least the end of 2030.
November 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The Deutschland-Ticket provides unlimited travel on regional public transport across Germany for a low monthly fee (currently €58/month).
The German parliament has voted to secure ticket’s funding until at least the end of 2030.
The German parliament has voted to secure ticket’s funding until at least the end of 2030.
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I look at the world, at the forests and the mountains here, the sky, and it's all right, as it should be. But we aren't. People aren't. We're wrong. We do wrong. No animal does wrong. How could they? But we can, and we do. And we never stop.
November 9, 2025 at 6:15 AM
I look at the world, at the forests and the mountains here, the sky, and it's all right, as it should be. But we aren't. People aren't. We're wrong. We do wrong. No animal does wrong. How could they? But we can, and we do. And we never stop.
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I'm usually the last to learn about anything, but here's an online language translator that is NOT Google. Ever since they've gone over to the dark side, I've been looking for ways to kick them to the curb. Now, if there was a good replacement for YouTube. translate.glosbe.com
English - Polish translator | Glosbe Translate
Check out Glosbe English - Polish translator that uses latest AI achievements to give you most accurate translations as you type.
translate.glosbe.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:23 PM
I'm usually the last to learn about anything, but here's an online language translator that is NOT Google. Ever since they've gone over to the dark side, I've been looking for ways to kick them to the curb. Now, if there was a good replacement for YouTube. translate.glosbe.com
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“And people did this, just like you, you and me... it was not Hitler who arrested me, not Goering, not Goebbels. The grocer, the janitor, the tailor, the shoemaker, the baker, they suddenly got a uniform, a swastika armband, and there they were, the master race...”
Karl Stojka, Auschwitz survivor
Karl Stojka, Auschwitz survivor
November 8, 2025 at 4:10 AM
“And people did this, just like you, you and me... it was not Hitler who arrested me, not Goering, not Goebbels. The grocer, the janitor, the tailor, the shoemaker, the baker, they suddenly got a uniform, a swastika armband, and there they were, the master race...”
Karl Stojka, Auschwitz survivor
Karl Stojka, Auschwitz survivor
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18 year olds can get a free 30-day pass to travel all across the European Union. Closing date for applications is 13th November.
18-year olds can travel for up to 30 days during the travel period, which is planned to start on 1 March 2026.
Spread the word, folks.
18-year olds can travel for up to 30 days during the travel period, which is planned to start on 1 March 2026.
Spread the word, folks.
Born in 2007? #DiscoverEU with a free travel pass
The EU is offering 40 000 DiscoverEU travel passes to 18-year-olds to explore Europe. The applications are open until 13 November 2025.
commission.europa.eu
November 5, 2025 at 11:13 AM
18 year olds can get a free 30-day pass to travel all across the European Union. Closing date for applications is 13th November.
18-year olds can travel for up to 30 days during the travel period, which is planned to start on 1 March 2026.
Spread the word, folks.
18-year olds can travel for up to 30 days during the travel period, which is planned to start on 1 March 2026.
Spread the word, folks.
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As ever... the vast, vast majority of people don't want the hellscape the right is forcing on us. they really are the minority viewpoint. vocal? yes. powerful? unfortunately, yes. But there are so many more people who don't want to live in the world they're trying to make.
October 18, 2025 at 6:18 PM
As ever... the vast, vast majority of people don't want the hellscape the right is forcing on us. they really are the minority viewpoint. vocal? yes. powerful? unfortunately, yes. But there are so many more people who don't want to live in the world they're trying to make.
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Job alert: the University of Illinois Library is hiring a Humanities Librarian to serve as liaison to African-American Studies and English Literatures. I’m sure someone here would be a great fit for this job—& we’ve got a pretty phenomenal community here
Please share!
Please share!
Humanities Librarian - (African American Studies and English Literature)
Duties & Responsibilities
illinois.csod.com
November 3, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Job alert: the University of Illinois Library is hiring a Humanities Librarian to serve as liaison to African-American Studies and English Literatures. I’m sure someone here would be a great fit for this job—& we’ve got a pretty phenomenal community here
Please share!
Please share!
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New very vague scam format: "I've been following your work... I am very interested in exploring your book and would love to know if it is available on platforms such as Amazon and Goodreads... I would be delighted to support your work by reading it."
November 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
New very vague scam format: "I've been following your work... I am very interested in exploring your book and would love to know if it is available on platforms such as Amazon and Goodreads... I would be delighted to support your work by reading it."
The New Year - New Language Summit - Making Your Multilingual Resolutions Come True
2025.newyearnewlanguage.com 2025.newyearnewlanguage.com
My favourite online language-learning event!
2025.newyearnewlanguage.com 2025.newyearnewlanguage.com
My favourite online language-learning event!
The New Year - New Language Summit
Making Your Multilingual Resolutions Come True
2025.newyearnewlanguage.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:58 AM
The New Year - New Language Summit - Making Your Multilingual Resolutions Come True
2025.newyearnewlanguage.com 2025.newyearnewlanguage.com
My favourite online language-learning event!
2025.newyearnewlanguage.com 2025.newyearnewlanguage.com
My favourite online language-learning event!
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Wonderful support from Guy Verhofstadt
Guy Verhofstadt - It’s clear the place of Scotland is inside the EU. The people think so, and I think everybody in Europe is also of that opinion – that needs to be done either by a first vote of independence of Scotland or by a return of the UK inside the European family. archive.ph/2025.11.02-0...
November 2, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Wonderful support from Guy Verhofstadt
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ECHR was drafted by British lawyers at the behest of Winston Churchill following the horrors of WW2 & the sacrifices of so many to free a continent from tyrany & buchery
It's a corner stone of why we say lest we forget
Remember that when you go supporting foreign funded Farage
It's a corner stone of why we say lest we forget
Remember that when you go supporting foreign funded Farage
October 30, 2025 at 7:43 AM
ECHR was drafted by British lawyers at the behest of Winston Churchill following the horrors of WW2 & the sacrifices of so many to free a continent from tyrany & buchery
It's a corner stone of why we say lest we forget
Remember that when you go supporting foreign funded Farage
It's a corner stone of why we say lest we forget
Remember that when you go supporting foreign funded Farage