MICHAEL LIVINGSTONE
@michaellivingstone.bsky.social
Business, Art, Gym, Korea, 007, Sugababes, Chenin Blanc, Sewing, Zumba, Blackpool, Heathrow Airport, Tech, Downton Abbey, Friends, Judge Judy, Dragons' Den, F1, Nottingham Forest
This brave young fellow, although dropping his doctorate dreams, chose to work in his friend's #startup which ultimately folded - but he draws the most valuable lessons and job skills from it. He still has the Ph.D option of course, now better equipped for it.
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I was accepted into my dream Ph.D. program but chose to join a startup instead. The company folded in a year.
I was accepted into a Ph.D. program, but I was offered a job at a startup that excited me. The company folded in less than a year, and I felt lost.
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July 22, 2025 at 11:47 AM
This brave young fellow, although dropping his doctorate dreams, chose to work in his friend's #startup which ultimately folded - but he draws the most valuable lessons and job skills from it. He still has the Ph.D option of course, now better equipped for it.
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www.businessinsider.com/turned-down-...
Roll on Easter. I'll get five precious, wonderful days off. Not long to wait. Shame I can't eat hot cross buns any more. But I've got champagne. It's all good 🥂
April 6, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Roll on Easter. I'll get five precious, wonderful days off. Not long to wait. Shame I can't eat hot cross buns any more. But I've got champagne. It's all good 🥂
So true about the late, much-loved, and much-missed Richard Chamberlain. He was a leading man in an era when leading men were different compared to now. We would call it 'old school' now. But his masculinity, charm and appeal was more genuine, wholesome and clean cut.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/30/a...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/30/a...
When the Biggest Series Were Mini, Richard Chamberlain Was TV’s Mega Star
The actor, who died at 90, was the most compelling face of a maximalist, soapy television era.
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April 6, 2025 at 8:36 PM
So true about the late, much-loved, and much-missed Richard Chamberlain. He was a leading man in an era when leading men were different compared to now. We would call it 'old school' now. But his masculinity, charm and appeal was more genuine, wholesome and clean cut.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/30/a...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/30/a...
Not so much a masterclass in salt, just a brilliant masterclass in making kimchi. From a Korean family. Of course. Where any directions and recipe should come from. Naturally.
I luuurve kimchi 🇰🇷😋✌️❤️❤️
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I luuurve kimchi 🇰🇷😋✌️❤️❤️
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For a Master Class in Salt, Try Making Kimchi
There are many recipes for the fermented Korean staple—typically made with cabbage, chili powder, and aromatics—but all of them put salt at the center.
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April 1, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Not so much a masterclass in salt, just a brilliant masterclass in making kimchi. From a Korean family. Of course. Where any directions and recipe should come from. Naturally.
I luuurve kimchi 🇰🇷😋✌️❤️❤️
www.wired.com/story/making...
I luuurve kimchi 🇰🇷😋✌️❤️❤️
www.wired.com/story/making...
RIP Richard Chamberlain. Talented, handsome, humble, kind. A familiar face when I was growing up.
Dr Kildare, Shogun, The Thorn Birds, The Three Musketeers, The Count of Monte Cristo, The Slipper and the Rose, The Man in the Iron Mask.
I loved them all. He starred in many other versatile roles ❤️
Dr Kildare, Shogun, The Thorn Birds, The Three Musketeers, The Count of Monte Cristo, The Slipper and the Rose, The Man in the Iron Mask.
I loved them all. He starred in many other versatile roles ❤️
March 31, 2025 at 1:35 AM
RIP Richard Chamberlain. Talented, handsome, humble, kind. A familiar face when I was growing up.
Dr Kildare, Shogun, The Thorn Birds, The Three Musketeers, The Count of Monte Cristo, The Slipper and the Rose, The Man in the Iron Mask.
I loved them all. He starred in many other versatile roles ❤️
Dr Kildare, Shogun, The Thorn Birds, The Three Musketeers, The Count of Monte Cristo, The Slipper and the Rose, The Man in the Iron Mask.
I loved them all. He starred in many other versatile roles ❤️
Agreed ❤️
February 12, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Agreed ❤️
Isn't it weak, vacillating, and excruciating how people who at one time were solid in democratic and empathetic opinions (and would take a stand against injustice) are now accepting, embracing and publicly agreeing with oppressive dictats from the likes of Trump. What happened to the Bulldog Breed?
February 12, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Isn't it weak, vacillating, and excruciating how people who at one time were solid in democratic and empathetic opinions (and would take a stand against injustice) are now accepting, embracing and publicly agreeing with oppressive dictats from the likes of Trump. What happened to the Bulldog Breed?
Beautiful Clare Calbraith from 'Heartbeat' was such a tonic during her Aidensfield GP days. Great article from 2002. Great days ❤️
www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/5738327...
www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/5738327...
Heartbeat actress appeals for volunteers for Nepal trip
ACTRESS Clare Calbraith, who plays Dr Tricia Summerbee in the ITV drama Heartbeat, is off to Nepal for The Children's Society in February and she…
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February 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Beautiful Clare Calbraith from 'Heartbeat' was such a tonic during her Aidensfield GP days. Great article from 2002. Great days ❤️
www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/5738327...
www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/5738327...
Sainsbury's is out of large tubs of cottage cheese again. What's going on lads? 🥸
February 11, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Sainsbury's is out of large tubs of cottage cheese again. What's going on lads? 🥸
Need that weekend vibe. Goodnight ✌️
February 7, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Need that weekend vibe. Goodnight ✌️
Sara Davies is one of my favourite entrepreneurs. No nonsense, relatable and with a company that isn't some Silicon Valley type, venture capitalist tech darling. Its a homely, hobbyish, greetings card, craft business that she's managed to scale to serious success.
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www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/0/dragons...
Dragons’ Den investor Sara Davies: Young, female and Northern? Of course I was underestimated
The British businesswoman on inventing the ‘Enveloper’, her experience on Strictly and why having a victim mentality is ‘the worst thing’
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February 3, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Sara Davies is one of my favourite entrepreneurs. No nonsense, relatable and with a company that isn't some Silicon Valley type, venture capitalist tech darling. Its a homely, hobbyish, greetings card, craft business that she's managed to scale to serious success.
www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/0/dragons...
www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/0/dragons...
Love how they described Victoria Beckham's style as 'Y2K' ❤️ And the reference to her outfit choices in 2006 ❤️ We dressed well then. Light years better than now. I did too. Very mid-Noughties. Great days ❤️
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Victoria Beckham's Y2K mini dress and knee high boots combo is so on-trend for 2025
The fashion mogul and wife of David proved her penchant for timeless style that transcends trend cycles...
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February 2, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Love how they described Victoria Beckham's style as 'Y2K' ❤️ And the reference to her outfit choices in 2006 ❤️ We dressed well then. Light years better than now. I did too. Very mid-Noughties. Great days ❤️
www.hellomagazine.com/hfm/fashion-...
www.hellomagazine.com/hfm/fashion-...
Wonder what this coming week has in store for me. Proposed two new ideas at work. A bit revolutionary for them, but they're simple process revisions.
So, yes, they probably are 'revolutionary' to them.
So, yes, they probably are 'revolutionary' to them.
February 2, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Wonder what this coming week has in store for me. Proposed two new ideas at work. A bit revolutionary for them, but they're simple process revisions.
So, yes, they probably are 'revolutionary' to them.
So, yes, they probably are 'revolutionary' to them.
James Watt belongs to that business world inhabited by the likes of Philip Green, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, that Ryanair pillock etc. Phenomenonally successful, but regarded with well-deserved public distaste for their actions and policies. A pariah essentially.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2490186...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2490186...
What the business world thinks of BrewDog founder James Watt
The former chief executive was abused over his work-life balance comments
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February 1, 2025 at 10:27 PM
James Watt belongs to that business world inhabited by the likes of Philip Green, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, that Ryanair pillock etc. Phenomenonally successful, but regarded with well-deserved public distaste for their actions and policies. A pariah essentially.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2490186...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2490186...
George Clarke's Amazing Spaces is the kind of programme that needs a warm fire, curtains closed, and a wee dram. Weird or what? Nah, it's true. It brings out the armchair architect or interior designer in *most* of us.
January 29, 2025 at 8:33 PM
George Clarke's Amazing Spaces is the kind of programme that needs a warm fire, curtains closed, and a wee dram. Weird or what? Nah, it's true. It brings out the armchair architect or interior designer in *most* of us.
Really need to sort out my addiction to salted peanuts. If my blood pressure isn't on the high side yet, it soon will be. And I don't take that lightly.
January 28, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Really need to sort out my addiction to salted peanuts. If my blood pressure isn't on the high side yet, it soon will be. And I don't take that lightly.
Listening to Chris de Burgh on Spotify isn't the coolest thing to do on a Sunday afternoon (and he's got to be the most uncool singer ever, well one of them!) but got to say he does write and sing some real understated classics #DontPayTheFerryman #ASpacemanCameTravelling #ChrisDeBurgh
January 26, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Listening to Chris de Burgh on Spotify isn't the coolest thing to do on a Sunday afternoon (and he's got to be the most uncool singer ever, well one of them!) but got to say he does write and sing some real understated classics #DontPayTheFerryman #ASpacemanCameTravelling #ChrisDeBurgh
Wonder what's going on with Carlisle United? Not many rungs left below them in League Two. And, er..... Nottingham Forest? Premier League survival on the edge!
January 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Wonder what's going on with Carlisle United? Not many rungs left below them in League Two. And, er..... Nottingham Forest? Premier League survival on the edge!
The Martin Lewis Money Show needs an injection of "how to budget on a low income" because too much of it seems to be tailored to the affluent. It's a fact.
January 21, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The Martin Lewis Money Show needs an injection of "how to budget on a low income" because too much of it seems to be tailored to the affluent. It's a fact.
And the Bozo in Chief has arrived. Get ready America, and the world. Four more years of Donald Trump. Who on earth could've predicted that. #Inauguration2025 #forfuckssake
January 20, 2025 at 6:47 PM
And the Bozo in Chief has arrived. Get ready America, and the world. Four more years of Donald Trump. Who on earth could've predicted that. #Inauguration2025 #forfuckssake
So nostalgic. I love Newcastle. In 2005, we looked better, smarter, healthier, slimmer, and happier. Go figure.
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10 photos of a Bigg Night Out in Newcastle in 2005
Here are 10 images showing partying Geordies out on the town at the start of 2005
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January 16, 2025 at 10:06 PM
So nostalgic. I love Newcastle. In 2005, we looked better, smarter, healthier, slimmer, and happier. Go figure.
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David Lynch was a total genius. His passing is a great loss to groundbreaking, boundary-pushing filmmaking.
#DavidLynch
#DavidLynch
January 16, 2025 at 9:57 PM
David Lynch was a total genius. His passing is a great loss to groundbreaking, boundary-pushing filmmaking.
#DavidLynch
#DavidLynch
Plus, it's Blaze TV tonight. Strange creatures and the search for them. Now let me guess the subject..... the Loch Ness Monster? 🦕🐍✌️❤️❤️
January 15, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Plus, it's Blaze TV tonight. Strange creatures and the search for them. Now let me guess the subject..... the Loch Ness Monster? 🦕🐍✌️❤️❤️
Today sucked workwise. Hopefully tomorrow will be better. Amazing how things improve with a day in-between. True ✌️
January 15, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Today sucked workwise. Hopefully tomorrow will be better. Amazing how things improve with a day in-between. True ✌️
M&S Cheese & Marmite Clouds! They got that sooo right. They're for me. If I can find them #insidemands #marksandspencer
January 14, 2025 at 9:18 PM
M&S Cheese & Marmite Clouds! They got that sooo right. They're for me. If I can find them #insidemands #marksandspencer