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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4 February 1925 | A French Jewish woman, Ginette Kolinka (née Cherkasky), was born in Paris.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from Drancy in April 1944. She was transferred to Bergen-Belsen and then to #Theresienstadt. She survived.
Today she turns 101.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from Drancy in April 1944. She was transferred to Bergen-Belsen and then to #Theresienstadt. She survived.
Today she turns 101.
February 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM
4 February 1925 | A French Jewish woman, Ginette Kolinka (née Cherkasky), was born in Paris.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from Drancy in April 1944. She was transferred to Bergen-Belsen and then to #Theresienstadt. She survived.
Today she turns 101.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from Drancy in April 1944. She was transferred to Bergen-Belsen and then to #Theresienstadt. She survived.
Today she turns 101.
I fear francophobia has existed in Britain since around Agincourt in [checks notes] 1415 and is unlikely to fade away gracefully any time soon.
February 4, 2026 at 9:02 AM
I fear francophobia has existed in Britain since around Agincourt in [checks notes] 1415 and is unlikely to fade away gracefully any time soon.
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Just catching up on this important thread from George. Bookmarking!
It's rare to see how lobbyists operate. But the Epstein-Mandelson correspondence shows us what happens all the time: plutocrats and government ministers conspiring against the public interest. This is why all lobbying should be in the public domain, but despite Labour and Con promises, it's not. 🧵
February 4, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Just catching up on this important thread from George. Bookmarking!
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Sharing my thoughts on tech trends for libraries for 2026.
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Library Tech Trends for 2026 - The Digital Librarian
The year 2026 will see libraries face new and familiar challenges from generative AI, increasing cybersecurity threats, and continued adaptation in response to community needs.
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February 4, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Sharing my thoughts on tech trends for libraries for 2026.
the-digital-librarian.com/2026/02/03/l...
the-digital-librarian.com/2026/02/03/l...
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Der beste Kanzler, den wir nie hatten.
Robert Habeck mit einer hoch interessanten, informierten, ruhigen Einordnung der arktischen Geopolitik.
Klingt langweilig? Ist das Gegenteil. Die 3 Minuten habt ihr.
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Robert Habeck mit einer hoch interessanten, informierten, ruhigen Einordnung der arktischen Geopolitik.
Klingt langweilig? Ist das Gegenteil. Die 3 Minuten habt ihr.
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Robert Habeck on Instagram: "Hei aus Norwegen – mit einem kurzen Bericht von zwei Konferenzen zu den brandaktuellen Fragen rund um das geopolitische Machtkonzert, die Sicherheit und die ökologischen H...
28K likes, 762 comments - robert.habeck on February 3, 2026: "Hei aus Norwegen – mit einem kurzen Bericht von zwei Konferenzen zu den brandaktuellen Fragen rund um das geopolitische Machtkonzert, die ...
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February 4, 2026 at 6:38 AM
Der beste Kanzler, den wir nie hatten.
Robert Habeck mit einer hoch interessanten, informierten, ruhigen Einordnung der arktischen Geopolitik.
Klingt langweilig? Ist das Gegenteil. Die 3 Minuten habt ihr.
www.instagram.com/reel/DUTpZJO...
Robert Habeck mit einer hoch interessanten, informierten, ruhigen Einordnung der arktischen Geopolitik.
Klingt langweilig? Ist das Gegenteil. Die 3 Minuten habt ihr.
www.instagram.com/reel/DUTpZJO...
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It seems 'liberal white women' are the new MAGA target to blame for the demise of the country.
Do they realise they're talking about the people who gave birth to them? Or does that require too much own thinking?
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Do they realise they're talking about the people who gave birth to them? Or does that require too much own thinking?
www.instagram.com/reel/DUL_Att...
Leigh McGowan on Instagram: "…For the government."
57K likes, 2,904 comments - iampoliticsgirl on January 31, 2026: "…For the government.".
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February 1, 2026 at 8:42 AM
It seems 'liberal white women' are the new MAGA target to blame for the demise of the country.
Do they realise they're talking about the people who gave birth to them? Or does that require too much own thinking?
www.instagram.com/reel/DUL_Att...
Do they realise they're talking about the people who gave birth to them? Or does that require too much own thinking?
www.instagram.com/reel/DUL_Att...
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Yes, it’s definitely a non-starter here in Munich, home of Bayern München. You’re right about the speed limit too. The Bavarians are Not Amused by either.
January 30, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Yes, it’s definitely a non-starter here in Munich, home of Bayern München. You’re right about the speed limit too. The Bavarians are Not Amused by either.
👍 Heartily agree about TV programmes too. Tell me at least *from when* it'll be available so I can search for it.
January 30, 2026 at 8:58 AM
👍 Heartily agree about TV programmes too. Tell me at least *from when* it'll be available so I can search for it.
Very, very wise.
January 29, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Very, very wise.
I remember it only too well. So stupid it cannot have been anything other than deliberate.
January 29, 2026 at 9:57 AM
I remember it only too well. So stupid it cannot have been anything other than deliberate.
Hmm. The providers seem to include pretty well all the names I'd regard as highly untrustworthy.
January 29, 2026 at 8:46 AM
Hmm. The providers seem to include pretty well all the names I'd regard as highly untrustworthy.
Preferably before the marriage.
January 29, 2026 at 8:37 AM
Preferably before the marriage.
I'll be keeping my UK passport up to date for exactly that reason. I don't trust this, or any future government, one iota. You cannot have too many passports; you never know when one of them will suddenly be withdrawn.
January 29, 2026 at 8:36 AM
I'll be keeping my UK passport up to date for exactly that reason. I don't trust this, or any future government, one iota. You cannot have too many passports; you never know when one of them will suddenly be withdrawn.
He'll probably need to. Wife of the Day will doubtless file for divorce by 9pm.
January 29, 2026 at 7:47 AM
He'll probably need to. Wife of the Day will doubtless file for divorce by 9pm.
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Reminder for all UK dual nationals:
As of the 25 Feb 2026, dual nationals will not be able to travel to the UK on their 'other' passport. If, for example, you or your dual citizen children live abroad & currently don't hold a UK passport, you need to get one (for them) in order to re-enter the UK.
As of the 25 Feb 2026, dual nationals will not be able to travel to the UK on their 'other' passport. If, for example, you or your dual citizen children live abroad & currently don't hold a UK passport, you need to get one (for them) in order to re-enter the UK.
January 29, 2026 at 5:47 AM
Reminder for all UK dual nationals:
As of the 25 Feb 2026, dual nationals will not be able to travel to the UK on their 'other' passport. If, for example, you or your dual citizen children live abroad & currently don't hold a UK passport, you need to get one (for them) in order to re-enter the UK.
As of the 25 Feb 2026, dual nationals will not be able to travel to the UK on their 'other' passport. If, for example, you or your dual citizen children live abroad & currently don't hold a UK passport, you need to get one (for them) in order to re-enter the UK.
Das darf nicht wahr sein: Nicht nur will die AfD eine Sonderpolizei nach dem ICE-Modell schaffen, sie will drei Ministerien völlig abschaffen: Umwelt- und Verbraucherschutz, Wissenschaft und Kunst sowie das Digitalministerium.
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AfD-Fraktion will Abschiebe-Polizei nach Trumps Vorbild ICE
Die AfD-Fraktion im Bayerischen Landtag verschärft ihren Kurs: Zum Abschluss ihrer Klausurtagung in Oberbayern forderte sie eine Sonderpolizei zur schnelleren Aufgreifung und Abschiebung von ausreisep...
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January 27, 2026 at 6:58 AM
Das darf nicht wahr sein: Nicht nur will die AfD eine Sonderpolizei nach dem ICE-Modell schaffen, sie will drei Ministerien völlig abschaffen: Umwelt- und Verbraucherschutz, Wissenschaft und Kunst sowie das Digitalministerium.
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www.br.de/nachrichten/...
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Thank you for this enlightening and helpful analysis! 🙏
January 27, 2026 at 6:49 AM
Thank you for this enlightening and helpful analysis! 🙏
Sorry to hear that, Stephen 🤗 Get well soon! ☀️
January 26, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Sorry to hear that, Stephen 🤗 Get well soon! ☀️