Ailuing
@ailuing.bsky.social
She/her, Eurasian, chronic illness. Dabbler in gardening, ttrpgs, art.
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Hi everyone,
As part of my dissertation, I am researching audiobook narration.
If you have listened to an audiobook within the last two years, or have previously been a frequent audiobook user, I would really appreciate your thoughts!
You can find the survey here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
As part of my dissertation, I am researching audiobook narration.
If you have listened to an audiobook within the last two years, or have previously been a frequent audiobook user, I would really appreciate your thoughts!
You can find the survey here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
July 29, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Hi everyone,
As part of my dissertation, I am researching audiobook narration.
If you have listened to an audiobook within the last two years, or have previously been a frequent audiobook user, I would really appreciate your thoughts!
You can find the survey here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
As part of my dissertation, I am researching audiobook narration.
If you have listened to an audiobook within the last two years, or have previously been a frequent audiobook user, I would really appreciate your thoughts!
You can find the survey here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Why is Tokyo so fashionable? Some theories. 🧵
November 27, 2024 at 6:43 AM
Why is Tokyo so fashionable? Some theories. 🧵
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Fiiiine, apparently half my readers enjoy an info dump, so here we go!
Grasslands Sequester Carbon Too or “Why trees are not the be-all and end-all.”
Ahem. *takes a sip of water*
Grasslands Sequester Carbon Too or “Why trees are not the be-all and end-all.”
Ahem. *takes a sip of water*
I THINK they’re mad because of the hardscaping? Not entirely sure.
(One guy tried to claim it didn’t store CO2. Do you want a lecture on prairie carbon sequestration? Because this is how you get a lecture on prairie carbon sequestration.)
(One guy tried to claim it didn’t store CO2. Do you want a lecture on prairie carbon sequestration? Because this is how you get a lecture on prairie carbon sequestration.)
July 25, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Fiiiine, apparently half my readers enjoy an info dump, so here we go!
Grasslands Sequester Carbon Too or “Why trees are not the be-all and end-all.”
Ahem. *takes a sip of water*
Grasslands Sequester Carbon Too or “Why trees are not the be-all and end-all.”
Ahem. *takes a sip of water*
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Okay right I am in a cafe feeding both of us so let’s talk about this. It’s one of those things where it almost seems reasonable, at first: why *shouldn’t* breastfeeding be discreet? Let’s unpack that because it’s not actually reasonable.
I am going to wake up and drink my coffee and run my errands and then I am going to give you all a talk about this specific strain of misogyny because wow it is pervasive
July 10, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Okay right I am in a cafe feeding both of us so let’s talk about this. It’s one of those things where it almost seems reasonable, at first: why *shouldn’t* breastfeeding be discreet? Let’s unpack that because it’s not actually reasonable.
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Because of [waves hands at the state of the world] there's been a bit of discussion about how difficult it is to sink oil tankers.
As this account firmly approves of the empirical method, ie the boffin lingo for fucking around and finding out, let's look at an example.
Meet Torrey Canyon.
As this account firmly approves of the empirical method, ie the boffin lingo for fucking around and finding out, let's look at an example.
Meet Torrey Canyon.
June 17, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Because of [waves hands at the state of the world] there's been a bit of discussion about how difficult it is to sink oil tankers.
As this account firmly approves of the empirical method, ie the boffin lingo for fucking around and finding out, let's look at an example.
Meet Torrey Canyon.
As this account firmly approves of the empirical method, ie the boffin lingo for fucking around and finding out, let's look at an example.
Meet Torrey Canyon.
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Hello, Oslo! Today we’re checking out the Natural History Museum!
June 12, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Hello, Oslo! Today we’re checking out the Natural History Museum!
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Discworld QOTD, from Snuff
“Cheery was aware that Commander Vimes didn't like the phrase 'The innocent have nothing to fear', believing the innocent had everything to fear, mostly from the guilty but in the longer term even more from those who say things like 'The innocent have nothing to fear'.”
“Cheery was aware that Commander Vimes didn't like the phrase 'The innocent have nothing to fear', believing the innocent had everything to fear, mostly from the guilty but in the longer term even more from those who say things like 'The innocent have nothing to fear'.”
Discworld QOTD, from I Shall Wear Midnight
“Oh, I feel very angry a lot of the time," said Tiffany, "but I just put it away somewhere until I can do something useful with it.”
“Oh, I feel very angry a lot of the time," said Tiffany, "but I just put it away somewhere until I can do something useful with it.”
Discworld QOTD, from Lords and Ladies
“I had to learn. All my life. The hard way. And the hard way’s pretty hard, but not so hard as the easy way.”
“I had to learn. All my life. The hard way. And the hard way’s pretty hard, but not so hard as the easy way.”
June 14, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Discworld QOTD, from Snuff
“Cheery was aware that Commander Vimes didn't like the phrase 'The innocent have nothing to fear', believing the innocent had everything to fear, mostly from the guilty but in the longer term even more from those who say things like 'The innocent have nothing to fear'.”
“Cheery was aware that Commander Vimes didn't like the phrase 'The innocent have nothing to fear', believing the innocent had everything to fear, mostly from the guilty but in the longer term even more from those who say things like 'The innocent have nothing to fear'.”
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guys we HAVE to get rid of DEI. it’s about FAIRNESS
June 2, 2025 at 10:56 AM
guys we HAVE to get rid of DEI. it’s about FAIRNESS
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Make this weekend count. Here’s three things you can do to help protect abortion access in England and Wales before Monday - please share to spread the word and let’s do this!
Find the 38 degrees petition here you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/de...
Find the 38 degrees petition here you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/de...
May 30, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Make this weekend count. Here’s three things you can do to help protect abortion access in England and Wales before Monday - please share to spread the word and let’s do this!
Find the 38 degrees petition here you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/de...
Find the 38 degrees petition here you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/de...
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Today is National Biscuit Day, and it’s about time that I populated this account with biscuit (cookie) sets from the past few years. Here are some of my favourites. 🧵
First up, a set inspired by the delicious designs of William Morris and John Henry Dearle.
First up, a set inspired by the delicious designs of William Morris and John Henry Dearle.
May 29, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Today is National Biscuit Day, and it’s about time that I populated this account with biscuit (cookie) sets from the past few years. Here are some of my favourites. 🧵
First up, a set inspired by the delicious designs of William Morris and John Henry Dearle.
First up, a set inspired by the delicious designs of William Morris and John Henry Dearle.
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To mark the 1st day of my 4th year without Alice I have an announcement:
I’ve joined up with a determined group of women working to change the narrative around trans people. Women standing in solidarity with our trans siblings.
Our first step is to ask cis women to read and sign our open letter ⬇️
I’ve joined up with a determined group of women working to change the narrative around trans people. Women standing in solidarity with our trans siblings.
Our first step is to ask cis women to read and sign our open letter ⬇️
Not in our name: Women in support of the trans+ community
Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?
chng.it
May 27, 2025 at 10:22 AM
To mark the 1st day of my 4th year without Alice I have an announcement:
I’ve joined up with a determined group of women working to change the narrative around trans people. Women standing in solidarity with our trans siblings.
Our first step is to ask cis women to read and sign our open letter ⬇️
I’ve joined up with a determined group of women working to change the narrative around trans people. Women standing in solidarity with our trans siblings.
Our first step is to ask cis women to read and sign our open letter ⬇️
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the bit about Africans being active in the slave trade is telling. it’s something that is only relevant if you think the point of discussing slavery is to disburse racial blame rather than understanding history.
amazingly fucked up that the NYT is uncritically publishing the claim, “Race has some biological reality.”
that is, definitionally, racism. textbook.
that is, definitionally, racism. textbook.
May 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
the bit about Africans being active in the slave trade is telling. it’s something that is only relevant if you think the point of discussing slavery is to disburse racial blame rather than understanding history.
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welp I sent an email
May 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
welp I sent an email
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I can't even.
How about removing the cap not because of how it plays politically but because it will bring tens of thousands of children out of poverty?
Fucking hell. Winning power should be about helping people not running scared of losing power.
How about removing the cap not because of how it plays politically but because it will bring tens of thousands of children out of poverty?
Fucking hell. Winning power should be about helping people not running scared of losing power.
May 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I can't even.
How about removing the cap not because of how it plays politically but because it will bring tens of thousands of children out of poverty?
Fucking hell. Winning power should be about helping people not running scared of losing power.
How about removing the cap not because of how it plays politically but because it will bring tens of thousands of children out of poverty?
Fucking hell. Winning power should be about helping people not running scared of losing power.
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The ultimate irony of halving net immigration numbers:
You can do it without reducing small boats crossings at all!!
This is Nigel Farage’s immigration doom-loop & Starmer is up to his neck in the death trap like the Tories before him 🤦♀️
You can do it without reducing small boats crossings at all!!
This is Nigel Farage’s immigration doom-loop & Starmer is up to his neck in the death trap like the Tories before him 🤦♀️
May 22, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The ultimate irony of halving net immigration numbers:
You can do it without reducing small boats crossings at all!!
This is Nigel Farage’s immigration doom-loop & Starmer is up to his neck in the death trap like the Tories before him 🤦♀️
You can do it without reducing small boats crossings at all!!
This is Nigel Farage’s immigration doom-loop & Starmer is up to his neck in the death trap like the Tories before him 🤦♀️
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I’d love some good recommendations added to this thread — also please bear in mind that what we take for granted of controls might not be easy to grasp for these nice folks, so I’d especially love to see games recommended that have good tutorials or easy controls
I am a senior and have never played the video games. I must say your enthusiasm has peaked an interest. May I ask please, are there any games that would be good for dementia patients?Maybe something soothing with a sense of accomplishment and humor for my husband? Or something we could do together?
May 22, 2025 at 2:10 AM
I’d love some good recommendations added to this thread — also please bear in mind that what we take for granted of controls might not be easy to grasp for these nice folks, so I’d especially love to see games recommended that have good tutorials or easy controls
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It’s Mary Anning’s birthday, so time to share @katebeaton.bsky.social’s brilliant cartoon again.
May 21, 2025 at 11:31 AM
It’s Mary Anning’s birthday, so time to share @katebeaton.bsky.social’s brilliant cartoon again.
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When I realised that I wasn't able to be in public spaces with unfamiliar men because I would have panic attacks and dissociative episodes, I got therapy and being able to tolerate this was one of the specific goals we worked on.
"Is it reasonable that the presence of the gay person will cause alarm or distress..."
"Is it reasonable that the presence of the Black person will cause alarm or distress..."
"Is it reasonable that the presence of the disabled person will cause alarm or distress..."
"Is it reasonable that the presence of the Black person will cause alarm or distress..."
"Is it reasonable that the presence of the disabled person will cause alarm or distress..."
Sorry trans people, but it's fine to exclude you from services because you are too gross and disgusting to be allowed in public spaces.
May 21, 2025 at 11:37 AM
When I realised that I wasn't able to be in public spaces with unfamiliar men because I would have panic attacks and dissociative episodes, I got therapy and being able to tolerate this was one of the specific goals we worked on.
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Guidelines were described as: “fuelling a culture of hostility and suspicion towards abortion and pregnancy loss”. We can see where this is leading…
"Police have been issued guidance on how to search women’s homes for abortion drugs and check their phones for menstrual cycle tracking apps after unexpected pregnancy loss"
"...police could bypass legal requirements for a court order to obtain medical records..."
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
"...police could bypass legal requirements for a court order to obtain medical records..."
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Police could search homes and phones after pregnancy loss | The Observer
New national guidance suggests officers look for menstrual tracking apps or abortion drugs
observer.co.uk
May 18, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Guidelines were described as: “fuelling a culture of hostility and suspicion towards abortion and pregnancy loss”. We can see where this is leading…
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Along with a man and a woman who are trans, and someone who is intersex, we are suing the EHRC and the Equalities Minister in respect of the disgraceful and unlawful EHRC guidance.
In line with our transparency principles we are publishing the full 32 page legal letter. goodlaw.social/2ihj
In line with our transparency principles we are publishing the full 32 page legal letter. goodlaw.social/2ihj
We're bringing a legal challenge to the EHRC’s ‘Interim Update’
A number of trans and intersex individuals have today begun a legal challenge to the EHRC’s ‘Interim Update’ following the For Women, Scotland decision
goodlaw.social
May 16, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Along with a man and a woman who are trans, and someone who is intersex, we are suing the EHRC and the Equalities Minister in respect of the disgraceful and unlawful EHRC guidance.
In line with our transparency principles we are publishing the full 32 page legal letter. goodlaw.social/2ihj
In line with our transparency principles we are publishing the full 32 page legal letter. goodlaw.social/2ihj
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Today’s installment of WTAF are Labour playing at…
May 16, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Today’s installment of WTAF are Labour playing at…
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A manuscript thread for birders in particular! Last year I wrote a post showcasing all the beautiful illuminated #birds in @bodleianlibraries.bsky.social MS Bodl.264, but there were many I couldn't identify. Maybe a group effort can help fill the gaps? 🧵
majnouna.substack.com/p/dawn-chorus
majnouna.substack.com/p/dawn-chorus
Dawn Chorus
Medieval birds to gladden the heart
majnouna.substack.com
May 15, 2025 at 12:09 PM
A manuscript thread for birders in particular! Last year I wrote a post showcasing all the beautiful illuminated #birds in @bodleianlibraries.bsky.social MS Bodl.264, but there were many I couldn't identify. Maybe a group effort can help fill the gaps? 🧵
majnouna.substack.com/p/dawn-chorus
majnouna.substack.com/p/dawn-chorus
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A core feature of the Trump regime is its embrace of "authoritarian democracy", as a battering ram with which to demolish any obstacle to its power.
The very notion of "authoritarian democracy" can sound contradictory.
But it's an old & dangerous idea, that needs to be better understood. [THREAD]
The very notion of "authoritarian democracy" can sound contradictory.
But it's an old & dangerous idea, that needs to be better understood. [THREAD]
Stephen Miller on the court order to release Tufts student Rümeysa Öztürk: "There's a judicial coup in this country....This judicial coup by a handful of Marxist judges...can only be understood as an attack on democracy."
May 11, 2025 at 5:43 PM
A core feature of the Trump regime is its embrace of "authoritarian democracy", as a battering ram with which to demolish any obstacle to its power.
The very notion of "authoritarian democracy" can sound contradictory.
But it's an old & dangerous idea, that needs to be better understood. [THREAD]
The very notion of "authoritarian democracy" can sound contradictory.
But it's an old & dangerous idea, that needs to be better understood. [THREAD]
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A brilliant piece of poetry from Michael Rosen, clearly directed at Starmer and the current Labour Government.
May 13, 2025 at 8:37 AM
A brilliant piece of poetry from Michael Rosen, clearly directed at Starmer and the current Labour Government.
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A thread of notes I've made in my notebook about my dad:
1. The Swimming Pool.
1. The Swimming Pool.
April 15, 2025 at 7:19 AM
A thread of notes I've made in my notebook about my dad:
1. The Swimming Pool.
1. The Swimming Pool.