Limes
@limesw.bsky.social
Joined mainly for news and politics, plus a sprinkling of maths education and cognitive science.
Educational researcher and former maths teacher; passionate about numeracy skills across the lifespan and alleviating maths anxiety. Cake lover.
Educational researcher and former maths teacher; passionate about numeracy skills across the lifespan and alleviating maths anxiety. Cake lover.
Schadenfreude Sunday School Spring Special - it certainly perked me up during my walk. I even found the short data discussion at the end intriguing. Such a brilliant and insightful team. 😊
🐀 NEW Sunday School: Rats-in-Sack Latest 🐀
Reform UK turn on each other. The Trump cabinet turn on each other. Pour the schadenfreude straight in your ears with @pimlicat.bsky.social and @sturdyalex.bsky.social.
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Reform UK turn on each other. The Trump cabinet turn on each other. Pour the schadenfreude straight in your ears with @pimlicat.bsky.social and @sturdyalex.bsky.social.
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Sunday School: Rats-in-Sack Latest
Podcast Episode · Quiet Riot · 09/03/2025 · 50m
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March 9, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Schadenfreude Sunday School Spring Special - it certainly perked me up during my walk. I even found the short data discussion at the end intriguing. Such a brilliant and insightful team. 😊
Sky gazing definitely helped with well-being this weekend.
March 2, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Sky gazing definitely helped with well-being this weekend.
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Have written about JD Vance’s Munich speech. In what may prove to be the biggest week for European security since 1991, it’s time Europe listened to what Trump and his Vice President are telling us. open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
We need to listen to what Trump and Vance are telling us.
This may have been the biggest moment for European security since 1991.
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February 15, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Have written about JD Vance’s Munich speech. In what may prove to be the biggest week for European security since 1991, it’s time Europe listened to what Trump and his Vice President are telling us. open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
This is such an important and helpful read. I want to keep up with what’s going on but feeling so overwhelmed and want to switch off. I know I mustn’t, so I like the concept of categorising the many different actions into 3 buckets and priorities to aid understanding.
"Democracy will not go down without a fight"
@kimlanelaw.bsky.social explains Trump’s power grab and what can be done to stop the destruction of American democracy in latest Democracy for Sale
Highly recommended reading this in full
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/the-poster...
@kimlanelaw.bsky.social explains Trump’s power grab and what can be done to stop the destruction of American democracy in latest Democracy for Sale
Highly recommended reading this in full
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/the-poster...
“The poster child for autocracy”: how to understand Trump’s regime
Author and legal expert Kim Lane Schepelle explains Trump’s power grab and what can be done to stop the destruction of American democracy
democracyforsale.substack.com
February 15, 2025 at 9:22 AM
This is such an important and helpful read. I want to keep up with what’s going on but feeling so overwhelmed and want to switch off. I know I mustn’t, so I like the concept of categorising the many different actions into 3 buckets and priorities to aid understanding.
Really interesting thread.
Trump is a One-Dimensional Negotiator
I'm going to get a little wonky and write about Donald Trump and negotiations. For those who don't know, I'm an adjunct professor at Indiana University - Robert H. McKinney School of Law and I teach negotiations. Okay, here goes.
I'm going to get a little wonky and write about Donald Trump and negotiations. For those who don't know, I'm an adjunct professor at Indiana University - Robert H. McKinney School of Law and I teach negotiations. Okay, here goes.
February 1, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Really interesting thread.
This weekend’s @quietriotpod.bsky.social Sunday School episode can’t come soon enough. My nerves need soothing with all that’s going on! 😬 @sturdyalex.bsky.social @pimlicat.bsky.social
January 31, 2025 at 11:17 PM
This weekend’s @quietriotpod.bsky.social Sunday School episode can’t come soon enough. My nerves need soothing with all that’s going on! 😬 @sturdyalex.bsky.social @pimlicat.bsky.social
If you see this post, post or quote repost a bridge from your photography or artwork.
January 23, 2025 at 7:26 PM
If you see this post, post or quote repost a bridge from your photography or artwork.
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It's been a terrible week. A terrible, terrible week. The worst people on earth are full of energy and vigour, the best are defined by anxiety and self-doubt. Here are three simple rules to surviving the next four years, because by God we'll need them iandunt.substack.com/p/a-little-b...
A little bit of hope after a terrible week
A survival guide to the next four years.
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January 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
It's been a terrible week. A terrible, terrible week. The worst people on earth are full of energy and vigour, the best are defined by anxiety and self-doubt. Here are three simple rules to surviving the next four years, because by God we'll need them iandunt.substack.com/p/a-little-b...
Came to Bluesky from that ghastly place to keep up to date with news and politics. However, I’m finding my Feed is getting me down with the constant grimness of how things appear to be. Would appreciate suggestions of accounts to follow to add some much needed lightness please. 🙂
January 5, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Came to Bluesky from that ghastly place to keep up to date with news and politics. However, I’m finding my Feed is getting me down with the constant grimness of how things appear to be. Would appreciate suggestions of accounts to follow to add some much needed lightness please. 🙂
Some of these made me chuckle out loud. 😅
December 8, 2024 at 9:33 AM
Some of these made me chuckle out loud. 😅
Keep meaning to sign up to be a ‘Perfectly Quiet Rioter’ and just done it. Keep up the excellent work! 🙂
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We reward backers, not by taking things away from those who can't pay, but by making them a real part of our decision making.
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December 1, 2024 at 6:01 PM
Keep meaning to sign up to be a ‘Perfectly Quiet Rioter’ and just done it. Keep up the excellent work! 🙂
Not sure the climbing rose is meant to be like this in December. 😬
December 1, 2024 at 3:29 PM
Not sure the climbing rose is meant to be like this in December. 😬
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I'm going to do some coverage on here of the assisted dying debate. If you're not interested please mute this thread now. It'll probably go on a while.
November 29, 2024 at 8:53 AM
I'm going to do some coverage on here of the assisted dying debate. If you're not interested please mute this thread now. It'll probably go on a while.
I have many lovely colleagues who are neurodivergent, so I listen to The Hidden 20% to gain an insight into different lived experiences to try and be more supportive. Given approx 1/5 of us fall into this category, posting in case others are interested. I think It’s brilliant. www.hidden20.org
The Hidden 20%
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November 17, 2024 at 4:36 PM
I have many lovely colleagues who are neurodivergent, so I listen to The Hidden 20% to gain an insight into different lived experiences to try and be more supportive. Given approx 1/5 of us fall into this category, posting in case others are interested. I think It’s brilliant. www.hidden20.org
Noticed in my US Politics feed someone saying they had seen several tweets re Musk wanting Trump to kill Bluesky. Another episode I enjoyed was @sturdyalex.bsky.social chatting to Rose Wang, Chief of Operations of Bluesky, and who actually talked about this scenario. m.youtube.com/watch?v=mUVV...
Quiet Riot BLUESKY SPECIAL with Rose Wang
YouTube video by Quiet Riot Podcast
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November 17, 2024 at 9:33 AM
Noticed in my US Politics feed someone saying they had seen several tweets re Musk wanting Trump to kill Bluesky. Another episode I enjoyed was @sturdyalex.bsky.social chatting to Rose Wang, Chief of Operations of Bluesky, and who actually talked about this scenario. m.youtube.com/watch?v=mUVV...
If anyone gets a little anxious at times because of the news, I recommend Quiet Riot podcast by @sturdyalex.bsky.social and @pimlicat.bsky.social, particularly the Sunday School episodes that look back on the week. Issues are discussed in a rational and contemplative manner that is quite soothing.
November 16, 2024 at 2:53 PM
If anyone gets a little anxious at times because of the news, I recommend Quiet Riot podcast by @sturdyalex.bsky.social and @pimlicat.bsky.social, particularly the Sunday School episodes that look back on the week. Issues are discussed in a rational and contemplative manner that is quite soothing.
Listened to the most recent episode of The Trawl by @jemmaforte.bsky.social and @marina-purkiss.bsky.social and it’s the first time I’ve heard them reference a Bluesky skeet @ottoenglish.bsky.social. Things are certainly on the up here! 🙂
November 16, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Listened to the most recent episode of The Trawl by @jemmaforte.bsky.social and @marina-purkiss.bsky.social and it’s the first time I’ve heard them reference a Bluesky skeet @ottoenglish.bsky.social. Things are certainly on the up here! 🙂
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👏 “A lot of nature conservation is a long game. You plant a tree, you're not going to in your lifetime see that it reached its full potential. But within three months of that river being re-wiggled the salmon were spawning in that one kilometre stretch for the first time in over 150 years”
How restoring rivers' natural curves can prevent flooding
For centuries meandering rivers have been straightened – but experts say restoring their natural bends and curves can prevent flooding and create healthy habitats for wildlife.
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September 28, 2024 at 6:31 AM
👏 “A lot of nature conservation is a long game. You plant a tree, you're not going to in your lifetime see that it reached its full potential. But within three months of that river being re-wiggled the salmon were spawning in that one kilometre stretch for the first time in over 150 years”
Not come across this podcast before and really liking people’s feedback of the Harris/Trump debate analysis so looking forward to giving it a listen. Already listened to my usual two political podcasts so interested to compare their analyses.
🍿NEW QUIET RIOT🇺🇸
HARRIS vs TRUMP DEBATE SPECIAL
@sturdyalex.bsky.social gives his sleepless review of the Harris-Trump debate - complete with the best (and worst) clips - and renders his verdict.
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HARRIS vs TRUMP DEBATE SPECIAL
@sturdyalex.bsky.social gives his sleepless review of the Harris-Trump debate - complete with the best (and worst) clips - and renders his verdict.
SPOTIFY: open.spotify.com/episode/6f8q...
APPLE: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/q...
HARRIS vs TRUMP DEBATE SPECIAL
Alex gives his sleepless review of the Harris-Trump debate - complete with the best (and worst) clips and renders his verdict.
If you can afford to help, you c
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September 11, 2024 at 8:48 PM
Not come across this podcast before and really liking people’s feedback of the Harris/Trump debate analysis so looking forward to giving it a listen. Already listened to my usual two political podcasts so interested to compare their analyses.
Thanks to @zoecrowther.bsky.social for signposting this episode of How To Fail with Ade Adepitan. I loved listening to him and how his failures helped him achieve such greatness and understanding of himself. An extraordinary person who is open, funny and so personable. podcast.app/ade-adepitan...
Ade Adepitan - ‘At 16 I’d seen more violence than anyone should ever see’ - How To Fail With Elizabeth Day
<p>TW: contains references to racist abuse and racially-aggravated violence.</p>
<p>This is probably one of my favourite episodes of all time, and I don’t say that lightly. The former championship wh...
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September 1, 2024 at 8:29 AM
Thanks to @zoecrowther.bsky.social for signposting this episode of How To Fail with Ade Adepitan. I loved listening to him and how his failures helped him achieve such greatness and understanding of himself. An extraordinary person who is open, funny and so personable. podcast.app/ade-adepitan...
Really enjoyed this debate. Been thinking of leaving Twitter/X for a while and Lewis’ points were what finally made me do it.
Can posts be easily duplicated across platforms? If the same posts can be viewed on Bluesky, and members can comment without fear of trolls, it’s surely a no brainer?
Can posts be easily duplicated across platforms? If the same posts can be viewed on Bluesky, and members can comment without fear of trolls, it’s surely a no brainer?
News Agents episode today was all abou whether we should leave Twitter
Can’t imagine any of you have strong views about that podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Can’t imagine any of you have strong views about that podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
The News Agents: Is it time for The News Agents to leave Twitter? on Apple Podcasts
Show The News Agents, Ep Is it time for The News Agents to leave Twitter? - 15 Aug 2024
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August 17, 2024 at 9:04 AM
Really enjoyed this debate. Been thinking of leaving Twitter/X for a while and Lewis’ points were what finally made me do it.
Can posts be easily duplicated across platforms? If the same posts can be viewed on Bluesky, and members can comment without fear of trolls, it’s surely a no brainer?
Can posts be easily duplicated across platforms? If the same posts can be viewed on Bluesky, and members can comment without fear of trolls, it’s surely a no brainer?
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Morning 🤩
Yesterday, I finished recording the audiobook of
NOW WHAT? - my new political book out on September 12th
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Cross with our political class?
Hold my coat
Yesterday, I finished recording the audiobook of
NOW WHAT? - my new political book out on September 12th
amzn.to/3PMn3xT
Cross with our political class?
Hold my coat
Now What?: On a Mission to Fix Broken Britain: Amazon.co.uk: Vorderman, Carol: 9781035421244: Books
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August 17, 2024 at 7:55 AM
Morning 🤩
Yesterday, I finished recording the audiobook of
NOW WHAT? - my new political book out on September 12th
amzn.to/3PMn3xT
Cross with our political class?
Hold my coat
Yesterday, I finished recording the audiobook of
NOW WHAT? - my new political book out on September 12th
amzn.to/3PMn3xT
Cross with our political class?
Hold my coat