Alan McMillan
@alanmcm.bsky.social
Law, mediation/arbitration, and sport. Etc. (Oh, and Motherwell FC, the Mighty ‘Well)
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“I thought the world ended at the mountains.” Hugo Aguilar Ortiz grew up herding goats in a remote Mixtec-speaking village in Oaxaca. He is now the newly elected chief justice of Mexico’s Supreme Court.
How Hugo Aguilar Ortiz Became Mexico’s Most Powerful Indigenous Lawyer
Hugo Aguilar Ortiz grew up in a remote Mixtec-speaking village. He is now one of the most powerful lawyers in Mexico.
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June 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
“I thought the world ended at the mountains.” Hugo Aguilar Ortiz grew up herding goats in a remote Mixtec-speaking village in Oaxaca. He is now the newly elected chief justice of Mexico’s Supreme Court.
Barbara F. Walter, civil conflict expert: ‘I see Trump provoking a foreign war to force a third term’
June 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Barbara F. Walter, civil conflict expert: ‘I see Trump provoking a foreign war to force a third term’
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New tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China took effect Tuesday. For American families, the likely result is higher prices nearly everywhere they turn — in grocery aisles, at car dealerships, at electronics stores and at the pump.
From Groceries to Cars, Tariffs Could Raise Prices for U.S. Consumers
New tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China took effect Tuesday. They are likely to result in higher prices for Americans.
www.nytimes.com
March 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
New tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China took effect Tuesday. For American families, the likely result is higher prices nearly everywhere they turn — in grocery aisles, at car dealerships, at electronics stores and at the pump.
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The advert for 2 x Legal Members of the Upper Tribunal for Scotland is now live. JABS invites applications from suitably qualified individuals who wish to be considered for appointment. Applications must be submitted by noon on 20 Feb 25. Apply here: bit.ly/3qhrjfn
JABS
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January 30, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The advert for 2 x Legal Members of the Upper Tribunal for Scotland is now live. JABS invites applications from suitably qualified individuals who wish to be considered for appointment. Applications must be submitted by noon on 20 Feb 25. Apply here: bit.ly/3qhrjfn
“Well, the thing is, we were a bit bored in 2024, so…” (#HowDidItHappen)
i think this is basically what has happened a big chunk of the american pundit class
One of my best friends is from a sleepy, wealthy small town in the south-west of Germany. He said, so many of my parents’ neighbours are rich and bored, with little to complain about, and they’ve radicalised themselves at dinner parties and online. In their aimlessness, they’ve bonded over hate.
February 24, 2025 at 10:38 AM
“Well, the thing is, we were a bit bored in 2024, so…” (#HowDidItHappen)
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Delighted to announce our new manager!
February 17, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Delighted to announce our new manager!
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The Robert Burns Mural, created by artist Michael Corr, on the the gable-end wall of the Robert Burns World Federation building in Kilmarnock.
Publication of the 'Kilmarnock Edition' which was printed close to where the mural stands, played a pivotal role in his life.
𝘐𝘔𝘈𝘎𝘌: 𝘑𝘢𝘯𝘦 𝘉𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘰𝘸/𝘗𝘈 𝘞𝘪𝘳𝘦
Publication of the 'Kilmarnock Edition' which was printed close to where the mural stands, played a pivotal role in his life.
𝘐𝘔𝘈𝘎𝘌: 𝘑𝘢𝘯𝘦 𝘉𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘰𝘸/𝘗𝘈 𝘞𝘪𝘳𝘦
January 24, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The Robert Burns Mural, created by artist Michael Corr, on the the gable-end wall of the Robert Burns World Federation building in Kilmarnock.
Publication of the 'Kilmarnock Edition' which was printed close to where the mural stands, played a pivotal role in his life.
𝘐𝘔𝘈𝘎𝘌: 𝘑𝘢𝘯𝘦 𝘉𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘰𝘸/𝘗𝘈 𝘞𝘪𝘳𝘦
Publication of the 'Kilmarnock Edition' which was printed close to where the mural stands, played a pivotal role in his life.
𝘐𝘔𝘈𝘎𝘌: 𝘑𝘢𝘯𝘦 𝘉𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘰𝘸/𝘗𝘈 𝘞𝘪𝘳𝘦
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some ways to generate electricity
A) use sunlight to drive photosynthesis in plants, let plants die, wait ~100 million years, dig up fossilized plants, burn plants, use heat to boil water, use steam to drive a rotating turbine, use generator to make electrons
B) use sunlight to make electrons
A) use sunlight to drive photosynthesis in plants, let plants die, wait ~100 million years, dig up fossilized plants, burn plants, use heat to boil water, use steam to drive a rotating turbine, use generator to make electrons
B) use sunlight to make electrons
January 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
some ways to generate electricity
A) use sunlight to drive photosynthesis in plants, let plants die, wait ~100 million years, dig up fossilized plants, burn plants, use heat to boil water, use steam to drive a rotating turbine, use generator to make electrons
B) use sunlight to make electrons
A) use sunlight to drive photosynthesis in plants, let plants die, wait ~100 million years, dig up fossilized plants, burn plants, use heat to boil water, use steam to drive a rotating turbine, use generator to make electrons
B) use sunlight to make electrons
“Yesterday’s news is tomorrow’s fish & chip paper” (Elvis Costello).
But Elon Musk?…🐟🍟
But Elon Musk?…🐟🍟
January 6, 2025 at 7:13 PM
“Yesterday’s news is tomorrow’s fish & chip paper” (Elvis Costello).
But Elon Musk?…🐟🍟
But Elon Musk?…🐟🍟
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Everything that can be automated w AI...
Will be.
Everything.
Will be.
Everything.
December 30, 2024 at 4:55 PM
Everything that can be automated w AI...
Will be.
Everything.
Will be.
Everything.
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My interest in social media was rekindled by Bluesky. Its renaissance since the election has impressed me. The culture of blocking hate is refreshing. The lack of a forced algorithm is wonderful. It feels like the early days of Twitter. So, for now, that is where I will be.
Why I Left X
From Marc | Democracy Docket is the only place I'll never leave.
www.democracydocket.com
December 30, 2024 at 1:15 PM
My interest in social media was rekindled by Bluesky. Its renaissance since the election has impressed me. The culture of blocking hate is refreshing. The lack of a forced algorithm is wonderful. It feels like the early days of Twitter. So, for now, that is where I will be.
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1/ "AI just leveled up. Researchers built generative agents that mimic human behavior with 85% accuracy. This isn’t sci-fi—it’s happening now. 🤖"
January 4, 2025 at 8:38 PM
1/ "AI just leveled up. Researchers built generative agents that mimic human behavior with 85% accuracy. This isn’t sci-fi—it’s happening now. 🤖"
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The famed Hogmanay street party on New Year’s Eve in Edinburgh was called off as forecasters warned of rain, strong winds and snow across Britain.
New Year’s Eve Hogmanay Street Party Canceled in Edinburgh
The outdoor Hogmanay festivities were called off in Scotland’s capital as forecasters warned of rain, strong winds and snow across Britain.
www.nytimes.com
December 31, 2024 at 11:35 AM
The famed Hogmanay street party on New Year’s Eve in Edinburgh was called off as forecasters warned of rain, strong winds and snow across Britain.
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Novelist & screenwriter Neil Paterson (1915–95) was born #OTD, 31 Dec. He won the 1959 Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for ROOM AT THE TOP, & is the only man, so far, to win an Oscar & score a hat-trick for Dundee Utd (although not at the same time)
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"It is not everyone who will captain Dundee United or win an Oscar — Neil achieved both"
He was the Oscar-winning screenplay writer and novelist whose personal career highlight was leading Dundee United. With Sunday's Academy Awards on the
www.thecourier.co.uk
December 31, 2024 at 10:06 AM
Novelist & screenwriter Neil Paterson (1915–95) was born #OTD, 31 Dec. He won the 1959 Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for ROOM AT THE TOP, & is the only man, so far, to win an Oscar & score a hat-trick for Dundee Utd (although not at the same time)
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Four Sheriffs appointed to Upper Tribunal for Scotland.
Includes one of our Editor’s former commercial litigation tutors and mentors, Sheriff Stuart Reid judiciary.scot/home/media-i...
#scotslaw #law #scotland
(Image from Opening of the Legal Year on the Scottish Courts website) ^G
Includes one of our Editor’s former commercial litigation tutors and mentors, Sheriff Stuart Reid judiciary.scot/home/media-i...
#scotslaw #law #scotland
(Image from Opening of the Legal Year on the Scottish Courts website) ^G
December 21, 2024 at 3:32 AM
Four Sheriffs appointed to Upper Tribunal for Scotland.
Includes one of our Editor’s former commercial litigation tutors and mentors, Sheriff Stuart Reid judiciary.scot/home/media-i...
#scotslaw #law #scotland
(Image from Opening of the Legal Year on the Scottish Courts website) ^G
Includes one of our Editor’s former commercial litigation tutors and mentors, Sheriff Stuart Reid judiciary.scot/home/media-i...
#scotslaw #law #scotland
(Image from Opening of the Legal Year on the Scottish Courts website) ^G
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Bright future for Scots legal sector as unprecedented trainee growth figures revealed www.scotsman.com/business/bri... “Growth in the number of quality candidates pursuing a career in Scots law…reflects real confidence in Scotland’s legal sector” says @lawscot.bsky.social’s President Susan Murray
Bright future for Scots legal sector as unprecedented trainee growth figures revealed
“Growth in the number of quality candidates pursuing a career in Scots law since 2020, reflects real confidence in Scotland’s legal sector” - Law Society of Scotland President, Susan Murray
www.scotsman.com
December 7, 2024 at 2:55 AM
Bright future for Scots legal sector as unprecedented trainee growth figures revealed www.scotsman.com/business/bri... “Growth in the number of quality candidates pursuing a career in Scots law…reflects real confidence in Scotland’s legal sector” says @lawscot.bsky.social’s President Susan Murray
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PURPOSE-BUILT STUDENT ACCOMMODATION.—
Leith Central Community Council leads the fightback. Main story in Issue 346, published at the weekend: broughtonspurtle.org.uk
#Edinburgh #news #hyperlocall #planning @thecockburn.bsky.social @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social
Leith Central Community Council leads the fightback. Main story in Issue 346, published at the weekend: broughtonspurtle.org.uk
#Edinburgh #news #hyperlocall #planning @thecockburn.bsky.social @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social
December 2, 2024 at 7:53 AM
PURPOSE-BUILT STUDENT ACCOMMODATION.—
Leith Central Community Council leads the fightback. Main story in Issue 346, published at the weekend: broughtonspurtle.org.uk
#Edinburgh #news #hyperlocall #planning @thecockburn.bsky.social @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social
Leith Central Community Council leads the fightback. Main story in Issue 346, published at the weekend: broughtonspurtle.org.uk
#Edinburgh #news #hyperlocall #planning @thecockburn.bsky.social @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social
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New analysis shows there were 50,000 thefts in the city last year — with criminals zooming away on e-bikes and shipping phones overseas to beat safety mechanisms
How London became the phone-snatching capital of Europe
New analysis shows there were 50,000 thefts in the city last year — with criminals zooming away on e-bikes and shipping phones overseas to beat safety mechanisms
www.thetimes.com
November 23, 2024 at 6:43 AM
New analysis shows there were 50,000 thefts in the city last year — with criminals zooming away on e-bikes and shipping phones overseas to beat safety mechanisms
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UK shares values, borders and interests with the EU. Not having a closer relationship - or risking missing out on one to curry favour with Xi or Trump - would be mad.
November 22, 2024 at 11:55 AM
UK shares values, borders and interests with the EU. Not having a closer relationship - or risking missing out on one to curry favour with Xi or Trump - would be mad.
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THE TESTAMENT OF GIDEON MACK
by James Robertson
adapted by Matthew Zajac
A story of the manse & the permissive age, a story of a Church of Scotland minister who doesn’t believe in God. Then he meets the Devil…
Coming to theatres across Scotland, 13 Feb–14 March 2025
www.dogstartheatre.co.uk
by James Robertson
adapted by Matthew Zajac
A story of the manse & the permissive age, a story of a Church of Scotland minister who doesn’t believe in God. Then he meets the Devil…
Coming to theatres across Scotland, 13 Feb–14 March 2025
www.dogstartheatre.co.uk
November 22, 2024 at 7:40 PM
THE TESTAMENT OF GIDEON MACK
by James Robertson
adapted by Matthew Zajac
A story of the manse & the permissive age, a story of a Church of Scotland minister who doesn’t believe in God. Then he meets the Devil…
Coming to theatres across Scotland, 13 Feb–14 March 2025
www.dogstartheatre.co.uk
by James Robertson
adapted by Matthew Zajac
A story of the manse & the permissive age, a story of a Church of Scotland minister who doesn’t believe in God. Then he meets the Devil…
Coming to theatres across Scotland, 13 Feb–14 March 2025
www.dogstartheatre.co.uk
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5. Bluesky's team consists of about 20 full-time employees. That's a million users here per employee now 🤯
Also, we're hiring!
bsky.social/about/join
Also, we're hiring!
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November 19, 2024 at 6:52 PM
5. Bluesky's team consists of about 20 full-time employees. That's a million users here per employee now 🤯
Also, we're hiring!
bsky.social/about/join
Also, we're hiring!
bsky.social/about/join