Stuart
@stuartgb60.bsky.social
Swimmer; pool, open water // Sighthound walker //
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🧵Aid, Trade, & Shade: China’s USAID Ambitions
The suspension of USAID has created a vacuum that China appears to be filling with state-controlled development, aid, educational programs, and influence campaigns.
infoepi.org/posts/2025/...
The suspension of USAID has created a vacuum that China appears to be filling with state-controlled development, aid, educational programs, and influence campaigns.
infoepi.org/posts/2025/...
Aid, Trade, & Shade: China’s USAID Ambitions – InfoEpi Lab
China is filling the global development gap left by USAID’s suspension with strategic investments, influence campaigns, and suppression of independent monitoring to expand geopolitical control.
infoepi.org
March 20, 2025 at 6:35 AM
🧵Aid, Trade, & Shade: China’s USAID Ambitions
The suspension of USAID has created a vacuum that China appears to be filling with state-controlled development, aid, educational programs, and influence campaigns.
infoepi.org/posts/2025/...
The suspension of USAID has created a vacuum that China appears to be filling with state-controlled development, aid, educational programs, and influence campaigns.
infoepi.org/posts/2025/...
Reposted by Stuart
The post that got me kicked off Facebook. When I posted and discussed this feature in the Times about Careless People by former Facebook Global Policy director Sarah Wynn-Williams, with quotes from it, Facebook instantly pulled the plug on my page. A must read. www.thetimes.com/article/11d5...
Facebook’s secrets, by the insider Zuckerberg tried to silence
Careless People author and former Meta director Sarah Wynn-Williams reveals what it was like ‘babysitting’ her boss
www.thetimes.com
March 20, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The post that got me kicked off Facebook. When I posted and discussed this feature in the Times about Careless People by former Facebook Global Policy director Sarah Wynn-Williams, with quotes from it, Facebook instantly pulled the plug on my page. A must read. www.thetimes.com/article/11d5...
Wonderful swims last weekend, still water both days, no wind, fog lingering at the edges of the lake; truly atmospheric. Seems much more comfortable, having endured 5’C & below in recent weeks, every extra degree feels like a huge leap, worth at least an extra five minutes immersed. Roll on spring!
March 6, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Wonderful swims last weekend, still water both days, no wind, fog lingering at the edges of the lake; truly atmospheric. Seems much more comfortable, having endured 5’C & below in recent weeks, every extra degree feels like a huge leap, worth at least an extra five minutes immersed. Roll on spring!
Sevenoaks - weekend lake swim at under 4’C
January 13, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Sevenoaks - weekend lake swim at under 4’C
It seems the corporation hath protested far too much … #thameswater
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
#openwaterswimming #pollution #dirtywater
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
#openwaterswimming #pollution #dirtywater
Revealed: Thames Water diverted ‘cash for clean-ups’ to help pay bonuses
Exclusive: UK’s biggest water company assessed risks before cutting back on cost of environmental work, investigation shows
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2024 at 3:19 PM
It seems the corporation hath protested far too much … #thameswater
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
#openwaterswimming #pollution #dirtywater
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
#openwaterswimming #pollution #dirtywater
Wonderful canal boat spotted on the Thames (at Battersea) this week.
December 17, 2024 at 11:53 AM
Wonderful canal boat spotted on the Thames (at Battersea) this week.
The challenge is to choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 20
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
Day 20
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
December 12, 2024 at 4:52 PM
The challenge is to choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 20
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
Day 20
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
Weekend #openwater #swimming 7.1’C windy but safer with lifeguards by #TriSwim at #Chipstead #coldwaterswim #lakeswim
December 9, 2024 at 7:33 AM
Weekend #openwater #swimming 7.1’C windy but safer with lifeguards by #TriSwim at #Chipstead #coldwaterswim #lakeswim
The challenge is to choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 19
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
Day 19
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
December 9, 2024 at 7:24 AM
The challenge is to choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 19
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
Day 19
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
The challenge is to choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 18
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
Day 18
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
December 8, 2024 at 6:12 PM
The challenge is to choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 18
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
Day 18
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
The challenge is to choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 17
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
Day 17
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
December 6, 2024 at 9:30 AM
The challenge is to choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 17
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
Day 17
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
The challenge is to choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 16
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
Day 16
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
December 4, 2024 at 9:40 AM
The challenge is to choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 16
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
Day 16
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
The challenge is to choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 15
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
Day 15
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
December 3, 2024 at 9:26 AM
The challenge is to choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 15
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
Day 15
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
The challenge is to choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 14
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
Day 14
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
December 2, 2024 at 5:28 AM
The challenge is to choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 14
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
Day 14
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
The challenge is to choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 13
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
Day 13
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
December 1, 2024 at 5:42 PM
The challenge is to choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 13
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
Day 13
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
When you get back from your early morning #lakeswim and realise that what you thought was #frontcrawl was actually doodling !!
#openwaterswimming #coldwaterswimming #swimmer #triswim
#openwaterswimming #coldwaterswimming #swimmer #triswim
November 30, 2024 at 10:58 AM
When you get back from your early morning #lakeswim and realise that what you thought was #frontcrawl was actually doodling !!
#openwaterswimming #coldwaterswimming #swimmer #triswim
#openwaterswimming #coldwaterswimming #swimmer #triswim
The challenge is to choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 12
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
Day 12
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
November 30, 2024 at 10:33 AM
The challenge is to choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 12
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
Day 12
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
The challenge is to choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 11
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
Day 11
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
November 29, 2024 at 4:10 AM
The challenge is to choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 11
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
Day 11
#BookSky
💙📚 #Books
#BookChallenge #reading
The challenge is to choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 10
#BookSky 💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge
Day 10
#BookSky 💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge
November 28, 2024 at 3:20 AM
The challenge is to choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 10
#BookSky 💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge
Day 10
#BookSky 💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge
The challenge is to choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 9
#BookSky 💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge
Day 9
#BookSky 💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge
November 27, 2024 at 11:58 AM
The challenge is to choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 9
#BookSky 💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge
Day 9
#BookSky 💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge
The challenge is to choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 8
#BookSky 💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge
Day 8
#BookSky 💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge
November 26, 2024 at 1:53 PM
The challenge is to choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 8
#BookSky 💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge
Day 8
#BookSky 💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge
The challenge is to choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 7
#BookSky 💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge
Day 7
#BookSky 💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge
November 24, 2024 at 4:33 AM
The challenge is to choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 7
#BookSky 💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge
Day 7
#BookSky 💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge
Early Saturday morning, before Storm Bert started to arrive, out we went for a lake swim (7.4’C)
#coldwaterswimming
#openwaterswimming
#coldwaterswimming
#openwaterswimming
November 23, 2024 at 10:14 PM
Early Saturday morning, before Storm Bert started to arrive, out we went for a lake swim (7.4’C)
#coldwaterswimming
#openwaterswimming
#coldwaterswimming
#openwaterswimming
The challenge is to choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 6
#BookSky 💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge
Day 6
#BookSky 💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge
November 23, 2024 at 10:02 PM
The challenge is to choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 6
#BookSky 💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge
Day 6
#BookSky 💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge