Snigdha
@snig.bsky.social
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Mini blog http://snigskitchen.tumblr.com
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How to prepare for the drafting assessment
This blog post is primarily intended for students on the BVS (Bar Vocational Studies), BTC (Bar Training Course), the ICCA Bar Course, and B...
snigsclassroom.blogspot.com
If you know anyone taking the Bar Course, I have updated my guide on how to prepare for the drafting assessment for 2026.
snigsclassroom.blogspot.com/2021/01/how-...
snigsclassroom.blogspot.com/2021/01/how-...
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"Even Hel has frozen over"
11/10 no notes, Notes from Poland.
11/10 no notes, Notes from Poland.
Temperatures plummeted in Poland today, with the city of Łódź recording -15.8°C at 8 a.m.
Even Hel, on Poland's northern Baltic coast, has frozen over, at -1.5°C.
Even Hel, on Poland's northern Baltic coast, has frozen over, at -1.5°C.
January 6, 2026 at 12:06 PM
"Even Hel has frozen over"
11/10 no notes, Notes from Poland.
11/10 no notes, Notes from Poland.
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The Luddites were right; we all know that & now, daily, it seems. Here's a piece on the "intelligent" house.
tl;dr? It isn't & it sucks.
"Physical up/down light switches in the right places... traditional round rotating thermostats that are just clear & obvious."
world.hey.com/jason/the-bi...
tl;dr? It isn't & it sucks.
"Physical up/down light switches in the right places... traditional round rotating thermostats that are just clear & obvious."
world.hey.com/jason/the-bi...
The big regression
My folks are in town visiting us for a couple months so we rented them a house nearby. It’s new construction. No one has lived in it yet. It’s amped up with state of the art systems. You know, the one...
world.hey.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:47 AM
The Luddites were right; we all know that & now, daily, it seems. Here's a piece on the "intelligent" house.
tl;dr? It isn't & it sucks.
"Physical up/down light switches in the right places... traditional round rotating thermostats that are just clear & obvious."
world.hey.com/jason/the-bi...
tl;dr? It isn't & it sucks.
"Physical up/down light switches in the right places... traditional round rotating thermostats that are just clear & obvious."
world.hey.com/jason/the-bi...
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In their postal vote letter to people in Scotland, Reform UK are saying Lord Offord has given up his peerage.
That’s a huge lie:
members.parliament.uk/member/4931/...
Reform UK are constantly pushing lies through your letterbox.
That’s a huge lie:
members.parliament.uk/member/4931/...
Reform UK are constantly pushing lies through your letterbox.
January 7, 2026 at 6:48 AM
In their postal vote letter to people in Scotland, Reform UK are saying Lord Offord has given up his peerage.
That’s a huge lie:
members.parliament.uk/member/4931/...
Reform UK are constantly pushing lies through your letterbox.
That’s a huge lie:
members.parliament.uk/member/4931/...
Reform UK are constantly pushing lies through your letterbox.
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The sky is just showing off now.
January 6, 2026 at 4:02 PM
The sky is just showing off now.
This thread amused me greatly. That probably says much about my (lack of) maturity. But it might tickle you too...
In "celebration" of thr Pepto Bismol ad now being on the radio, I took some popular radio-friendly songs and added the "Diarrhea" guy.
January 6, 2026 at 8:41 PM
This thread amused me greatly. That probably says much about my (lack of) maturity. But it might tickle you too...
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Have you heard about NHS insourcing? It’s basically allowing private companies to use NHS facilities, equipment and staff to run a medical business and make millions. While framing it as helping reduce waiting lists.
I think this is the most mind-boggling form of NHS privatisation right now - and hardly anyone knows about it🚨
jujuliagrace.substack.com
jujuliagrace.substack.com
January 6, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Have you heard about NHS insourcing? It’s basically allowing private companies to use NHS facilities, equipment and staff to run a medical business and make millions. While framing it as helping reduce waiting lists.
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My cat likes to hide in boxes
January 6, 2026 at 6:15 PM
My cat likes to hide in boxes
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Roses are red,
Sunlight is bright
Sunlight is bright
January 5, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Roses are red,
Sunlight is bright
Sunlight is bright
@diggers.bsky.social Digby - why so quiet??
January 6, 2026 at 4:44 PM
@diggers.bsky.social Digby - why so quiet??
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Hilton Brands to avoid if you don't want to room next to ICE agents:
Waldorf Astoria
Conrad
LXR
Signia
Canopy
Tempo
Graduate
NoMad
Hilton
DoubleTree
Curio
Tapestry
Hilton Garden Inn
Hampton
Tru
Embassy Suites
Homewood Suites
Home2 Suites
LivSmart Studios
Hilton Grand Vacations
Waldorf Astoria
Conrad
LXR
Signia
Canopy
Tempo
Graduate
NoMad
Hilton
DoubleTree
Curio
Tapestry
Hilton Garden Inn
Hampton
Tru
Embassy Suites
Homewood Suites
Home2 Suites
LivSmart Studios
Hilton Grand Vacations
Hilton said it is breaking from a franchise that was accused of canceling ICE agents' reservations at its Minneapolis-area location
Hilton To Break From Franchise Hotel Accused Of Canceling ICE Agents' Bookings
www.huffpost.com
January 6, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Hilton Brands to avoid if you don't want to room next to ICE agents:
Waldorf Astoria
Conrad
LXR
Signia
Canopy
Tempo
Graduate
NoMad
Hilton
DoubleTree
Curio
Tapestry
Hilton Garden Inn
Hampton
Tru
Embassy Suites
Homewood Suites
Home2 Suites
LivSmart Studios
Hilton Grand Vacations
Waldorf Astoria
Conrad
LXR
Signia
Canopy
Tempo
Graduate
NoMad
Hilton
DoubleTree
Curio
Tapestry
Hilton Garden Inn
Hampton
Tru
Embassy Suites
Homewood Suites
Home2 Suites
LivSmart Studios
Hilton Grand Vacations
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you did not see this kitty pull a glizzy heist
good morning
good morning
January 5, 2026 at 3:43 PM
you did not see this kitty pull a glizzy heist
good morning
good morning
@nigella.bsky.social Happy birthday! 🍾🎁🎂🎈🎉
January 6, 2026 at 4:18 PM
@nigella.bsky.social Happy birthday! 🍾🎁🎂🎈🎉
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Dig below the surface; rice is life...
A synergy of rice, fish and ducks
The simplicity of the approach tends — to eyes brought up, like mine, on the English country-side where seeing acres of water under which are submerged the important green ‘stuff’ is sub-optimal and usually (although increasingly more frequently) seen when a large amount of rain has dropped on the hitherto dark or red earthed fields… Read More »
salutethepig.com
January 4, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Dig below the surface; rice is life...
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Watching Wild London, and seeing the famous Hither Green flock of parakeets. @ottoenglish.bsky.social has written about the urban myth Jimi Hendrix released them. The other myth, mentioned by David Attenborough, equally romantic; they escaped from the filming of The African Queen.
Wild London
Sir David Attenborough explores the wildlife of his London hometown, from urban deer to rooftop peregrines and many others, revealing how nature thrives in the world’s greenest major city.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 4, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Watching Wild London, and seeing the famous Hither Green flock of parakeets. @ottoenglish.bsky.social has written about the urban myth Jimi Hendrix released them. The other myth, mentioned by David Attenborough, equally romantic; they escaped from the filming of The African Queen.
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If you use Apple Pay/Google Pay on your phone, please take a moment to read about the digital wallet fraud con trick. This explains how to recognise the con and what to do. Tl;dr - never trust calls from the bank, ring them.
(H/T @paulusthewoodgnome.bsky.social)
www.theguardian.com/money/2026/j...
(H/T @paulusthewoodgnome.bsky.social)
www.theguardian.com/money/2026/j...
Digital wallet fraud: how your bank card can be stolen without it leaving your wallet
Fraudsters use phishing to steal card details, which fund a spending spree using Apple Pay or Google Pay
www.theguardian.com
January 4, 2026 at 3:38 PM
If you use Apple Pay/Google Pay on your phone, please take a moment to read about the digital wallet fraud con trick. This explains how to recognise the con and what to do. Tl;dr - never trust calls from the bank, ring them.
(H/T @paulusthewoodgnome.bsky.social)
www.theguardian.com/money/2026/j...
(H/T @paulusthewoodgnome.bsky.social)
www.theguardian.com/money/2026/j...
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I know toddlers with more maturity.
January 5, 2026 at 9:38 AM
I know toddlers with more maturity.
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Sexualised AI generated images of *children* only sparked Ofcom's concern with Elon Musk's Grok AI on Twitter/X. But an AI image of the Princess of Wales results in urgent contact. The image of Kate is clearly wrong, but why wasn't CSAM imagery not enough for urgent action?
January 5, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Sexualised AI generated images of *children* only sparked Ofcom's concern with Elon Musk's Grok AI on Twitter/X. But an AI image of the Princess of Wales results in urgent contact. The image of Kate is clearly wrong, but why wasn't CSAM imagery not enough for urgent action?
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I'm posting this for no other reason than goats
Well, solar's a pretty good reason, too
And also, solar is the GOAT
Well, solar's a pretty good reason, too
And also, solar is the GOAT
January 6, 2026 at 4:02 AM
I'm posting this for no other reason than goats
Well, solar's a pretty good reason, too
And also, solar is the GOAT
Well, solar's a pretty good reason, too
And also, solar is the GOAT
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Help support a very indie writer AND get yourself a lovely ebook of delicious Nordic bun recipes full of pictures and very careful method descriptions. Still 33% off. Get yours here:
EBOOK: How To Win The Nordic Bun Wars by Wil Reidie — Wil Reidie
A practical guide to Nordic baking from the bestselling newsletter The Recovering Line Cook . This ebook brings together 10 of my most loved Nordic buns, cakes and pastries, tested throughout...
www.wilreidie.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Help support a very indie writer AND get yourself a lovely ebook of delicious Nordic bun recipes full of pictures and very careful method descriptions. Still 33% off. Get yours here:
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THERE IS NO COUNTER-NARRATIVE THAT WILL HELP HERE
CHILD PORNOGRAPHY IS ILLEGAL AND IS NOT FREE SPEECH
#BANX
CHILD PORNOGRAPHY IS ILLEGAL AND IS NOT FREE SPEECH
#BANX
Cabinet Office Minister Baroness Anderson tells the Lords the Government will keep on using X.
"I still believe that X is an appropriate platform to use because I believe in freedom of speech..."
"It is incredibly important that there is a counter narrative on those platforms," she says.
"I still believe that X is an appropriate platform to use because I believe in freedom of speech..."
"It is incredibly important that there is a counter narrative on those platforms," she says.
January 5, 2026 at 4:06 PM
THERE IS NO COUNTER-NARRATIVE THAT WILL HELP HERE
CHILD PORNOGRAPHY IS ILLEGAL AND IS NOT FREE SPEECH
#BANX
CHILD PORNOGRAPHY IS ILLEGAL AND IS NOT FREE SPEECH
#BANX
If you know anyone taking the Bar Course, I have updated my guide on how to prepare for the drafting assessment for 2026.
snigsclassroom.blogspot.com/2021/01/how-...
snigsclassroom.blogspot.com/2021/01/how-...
How to prepare for the drafting assessment
This blog post is primarily intended for students on the BVS (Bar Vocational Studies), BTC (Bar Training Course), the ICCA Bar Course, and B...
snigsclassroom.blogspot.com
January 5, 2026 at 5:23 PM
If you know anyone taking the Bar Course, I have updated my guide on how to prepare for the drafting assessment for 2026.
snigsclassroom.blogspot.com/2021/01/how-...
snigsclassroom.blogspot.com/2021/01/how-...
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Forgive me if I'm being a silly old wokeist, but isn't the 'counternarrative' to CSAM simply 'no'? I don't think it's a narrative thing, or anything up for debate.
January 5, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Forgive me if I'm being a silly old wokeist, but isn't the 'counternarrative' to CSAM simply 'no'? I don't think it's a narrative thing, or anything up for debate.