Amanda Culpin
@utility.bsky.social
Freelance design & teaching London; learning & practicing all thing circular, sustainable & innovative built environment, living in Walworth.
www.utilityprojects.co.uk
www.utilityprojects.co.uk
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Nigel Farage has "no idea" - if you don't believe me listen to Farage himself... 👇
July 20, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Nigel Farage has "no idea" - if you don't believe me listen to Farage himself... 👇
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If you have the funds and the vision, please buy and restore the stunning Bernat Klein Studio, Galashiels - guide price £18,000.
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auctions.savills.co.uk/auctions/30-...
July 16, 2025 at 6:22 AM
If you have the funds and the vision, please buy and restore the stunning Bernat Klein Studio, Galashiels - guide price £18,000.
auctions.savills.co.uk/auctions/30-...
auctions.savills.co.uk/auctions/30-...
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BBC's Arabic radio service in Lebanon closed after 85 years as part of a £28.5m savings drive. 'Just months later, in October 2023, the Russian state-owned Sputnik news agency took over the frequency. Its news bulletin opened with “This is Moscow”, replacing the previous “This is London” intro.' 🙄
BBC warns Russia is taking over World Service radio frequencies
Russian propaganda is filling the void where the BBC has closed World Service radio services due to cuts
inews.co.uk
June 10, 2025 at 6:03 AM
BBC's Arabic radio service in Lebanon closed after 85 years as part of a £28.5m savings drive. 'Just months later, in October 2023, the Russian state-owned Sputnik news agency took over the frequency. Its news bulletin opened with “This is Moscow”, replacing the previous “This is London” intro.' 🙄
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Ahem, I know a recent book about this also…
June 3, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Ahem, I know a recent book about this also…
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The hysterical reaction of certain commentators to today’s UK-EU agreement is something to behold.
The “surrender” of using e-gates when you go on holiday. The contempt for the “will of the people” of making education abroad more accessible. Rigorous debate is good. This nonsense is a waste of time.
The “surrender” of using e-gates when you go on holiday. The contempt for the “will of the people” of making education abroad more accessible. Rigorous debate is good. This nonsense is a waste of time.
May 19, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The hysterical reaction of certain commentators to today’s UK-EU agreement is something to behold.
The “surrender” of using e-gates when you go on holiday. The contempt for the “will of the people” of making education abroad more accessible. Rigorous debate is good. This nonsense is a waste of time.
The “surrender” of using e-gates when you go on holiday. The contempt for the “will of the people” of making education abroad more accessible. Rigorous debate is good. This nonsense is a waste of time.
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Huh. There was a time this would’ve been global front page news for weeks.
BREAKING:
For the first time in its history, Moodys has downgraded the credit rating of the United States from AAA to AA1.
For the first time in its history, Moodys has downgraded the credit rating of the United States from AAA to AA1.
May 16, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Huh. There was a time this would’ve been global front page news for weeks.
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This is both so funny and so fucking infuriating.
Forbes: The Qataris have been trying to get rid of that ostentatious luxury jet for five years, but no one would buy it. It costs too much to fly, costs more to maintain, and needs too big a landing strip. They had another one they unloaded on Turkey.
Delicious.
www.forbes.com/sites/jeremy...
Delicious.
www.forbes.com/sites/jeremy...
Why The Qataris Are Happy To Dump Their 747 On Trump
The president may be thirsting for a new four-engine jumbo jet, but many governments and royal families are unloading their fuel-guzzling palaces in the sky.
www.forbes.com
May 15, 2025 at 4:23 PM
This is both so funny and so fucking infuriating.
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Man, this is a pretty fucking gross move from Amazon, huh? Good on @bookshop.org for not mincing words, though:
April 25, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Man, this is a pretty fucking gross move from Amazon, huh? Good on @bookshop.org for not mincing words, though:
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I would like to point out that in Ireland, the law has allowed people to self-identify for about ten years, and it’s been . . . fine. Society has not collapsed, public toilets are not battle zones, Harry Potter isn’t banned. People just got on with their lives.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Allow transgender people to self-identify their legal gender.
We believe the government should change legislation to make it easier for trans people of all ages to change their legal gender without an official diagnosis of gender dysphoria.
petition.parliament.uk
April 22, 2025 at 8:19 AM
I would like to point out that in Ireland, the law has allowed people to self-identify for about ten years, and it’s been . . . fine. Society has not collapsed, public toilets are not battle zones, Harry Potter isn’t banned. People just got on with their lives.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
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Congress could stop Trump’s tariff policy at a stroke.
This story is ultimately not about presidential power, but about congressional weakness.
This story is ultimately not about presidential power, but about congressional weakness.
April 9, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Congress could stop Trump’s tariff policy at a stroke.
This story is ultimately not about presidential power, but about congressional weakness.
This story is ultimately not about presidential power, but about congressional weakness.
If you have any stress in your life but also have access to BBC iPlayer I truly cannot give you a better recommendation than Designing The Hebrides. Banjo Beale knocking around beautiful Scottish islands doing shoestring interior design jobs with a supporting cast of sceptical Scots. Truly a balm.
April 7, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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People are taking things into their own hands
March 28, 2025 at 6:45 PM
People are taking things into their own hands
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We took over the giant screen at Farage’s big rally in Birmingham
March 28, 2025 at 9:50 PM
We took over the giant screen at Farage’s big rally in Birmingham
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Led By Donkeys took over the Farage rally in Birmingham.
March 28, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Led By Donkeys took over the Farage rally in Birmingham.
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Good luck, US, in launching your next military recruitment drive.
March 20, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Good luck, US, in launching your next military recruitment drive.
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Sheen said "it seemed like a good thing to do. ... I still don't know who they are." 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
He did not know the identity of people's debts he paid off, he only knew where they lived and the kind of debt it was.
He did not know the identity of people's debts he paid off, he only knew where they lived and the kind of debt it was.
In a world full of hatred and greed it’s great that we have a Michael Sheen. One of life’s good guys ♥️
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Michael Sheen buys £1m worth of people's debts - BBC News
The Hollywood actor has helped 900 people in south Wales with their debts for a new documentary.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 6, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Sheen said "it seemed like a good thing to do. ... I still don't know who they are." 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
He did not know the identity of people's debts he paid off, he only knew where they lived and the kind of debt it was.
He did not know the identity of people's debts he paid off, he only knew where they lived and the kind of debt it was.
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Winston Churchill visiting the WH in 1942. Not wearing a suit
February 28, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Winston Churchill visiting the WH in 1942. Not wearing a suit
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Trump has now asked Elon Musk to examine US defence spending. Elon Musk’s companies have multi billion dollar contracts with the Department of Defense and are seeking more. The BBC’s Today Programme just reported the first part, without mentioning the second. Unacceptable
February 10, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Trump has now asked Elon Musk to examine US defence spending. Elon Musk’s companies have multi billion dollar contracts with the Department of Defense and are seeking more. The BBC’s Today Programme just reported the first part, without mentioning the second. Unacceptable
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A street artist in DC is putting up these posters all over the city. I’d love to get one.
February 8, 2025 at 2:17 AM
A street artist in DC is putting up these posters all over the city. I’d love to get one.
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Tesla paid $0 in federal income tax last year.
2022: $0
2021: $0
2020: $0
2019: $0
2018: $0
Tesla reported $6.7 billion in profit in those years.
2022: $0
2021: $0
2020: $0
2019: $0
2018: $0
Tesla reported $6.7 billion in profit in those years.
February 8, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Tesla paid $0 in federal income tax last year.
2022: $0
2021: $0
2020: $0
2019: $0
2018: $0
Tesla reported $6.7 billion in profit in those years.
2022: $0
2021: $0
2020: $0
2019: $0
2018: $0
Tesla reported $6.7 billion in profit in those years.
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Can you imagine, you survive a place like Auschwitz only to see this in your old age? I'm SO ashamed of and disgusted by us as humans. It really is unbearable to witness. Yes, I know we must keep on fighting.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
‘Did they learn nothing?’: Auschwitz survivor to return German honour over AfD vote role
Albrecht Weinberg ‘horrified’ that MPs relied on far-right party to pass anti-immigration motion
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Can you imagine, you survive a place like Auschwitz only to see this in your old age? I'm SO ashamed of and disgusted by us as humans. It really is unbearable to witness. Yes, I know we must keep on fighting.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
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Now hit 40,000 signatures. It’s the most popular petition on the parliamentary website and is going up by 1,200 signatures an hour
bsky.app/profile/guys...
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Stop Musk from funding far-right politics in the UK!
I just signed this petition 'Tighten the rules on political donations' - it's nearly at 30,000 signatures - can you add your name too? -
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
I just signed this petition 'Tighten the rules on political donations' - it's nearly at 30,000 signatures - can you add your name too? -
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Tighten the rules on political donations
We want the government to:
Remove loopholes that allow wealthy foreign individuals to make donations into UK political parties (e.g. by funnelling through UK registered companies).
Cap all donations ...
petition.parliament.uk
January 27, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Now hit 40,000 signatures. It’s the most popular petition on the parliamentary website and is going up by 1,200 signatures an hour
bsky.app/profile/guys...
bsky.app/profile/guys...
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Finally, there's a big up for @bloomberg.com's brilliant investigation on the podcast bros. Culture is now men talking to other men on tech platforms owned by men.
If that fucks you off as much as it does me,please consider subscribing. Thank you, xx
broligarchy.substack.com/p/seig-heil-...
If that fucks you off as much as it does me,please consider subscribing. Thank you, xx
broligarchy.substack.com/p/seig-heil-...
January 26, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Finally, there's a big up for @bloomberg.com's brilliant investigation on the podcast bros. Culture is now men talking to other men on tech platforms owned by men.
If that fucks you off as much as it does me,please consider subscribing. Thank you, xx
broligarchy.substack.com/p/seig-heil-...
If that fucks you off as much as it does me,please consider subscribing. Thank you, xx
broligarchy.substack.com/p/seig-heil-...
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Why is the government happy to cosy up to China, but won't even look at a better customs deal with our closest neighbours in Europe?
Ministers say they’re looking everywhere for growth but are ignoring what is staring them in the face.
Ministers say they’re looking everywhere for growth but are ignoring what is staring them in the face.
January 23, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Why is the government happy to cosy up to China, but won't even look at a better customs deal with our closest neighbours in Europe?
Ministers say they’re looking everywhere for growth but are ignoring what is staring them in the face.
Ministers say they’re looking everywhere for growth but are ignoring what is staring them in the face.
Time to leave WhatsApp for Signal?
Not-for-profit & super-private: mashable.com/article/what...
Not-for-profit & super-private: mashable.com/article/what...
What is Signal? The basics of the most secure messaging app.
If you love privacy, there's a lot to love about Signal.
mashable.com
January 13, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Time to leave WhatsApp for Signal?
Not-for-profit & super-private: mashable.com/article/what...
Not-for-profit & super-private: mashable.com/article/what...