Catherine Ellison
@howie52.bsky.social
Living in Fife, Scotland
variously as :
C&G creative embroidery medalist, research scientist, autism outreach teacher, amateur gardener, sister, mother, daughter and wife - mostly cooking good food. She/ her
variously as :
C&G creative embroidery medalist, research scientist, autism outreach teacher, amateur gardener, sister, mother, daughter and wife - mostly cooking good food. She/ her
Feeling so lucky to be who I am. Family , friends a lovely home and good community.
December 23, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Feeling so lucky to be who I am. Family , friends a lovely home and good community.
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His mother was an immigrant.
His wife is an immigrant.
His grandfather and grandmother were immigrants.
Four of his five offspring are the children of immigrants.
His wife is an immigrant.
His grandfather and grandmother were immigrants.
Four of his five offspring are the children of immigrants.
December 12, 2025 at 7:52 PM
His mother was an immigrant.
His wife is an immigrant.
His grandfather and grandmother were immigrants.
Four of his five offspring are the children of immigrants.
His wife is an immigrant.
His grandfather and grandmother were immigrants.
Four of his five offspring are the children of immigrants.
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NHS Scotland have given the flu jag to ten times as many people as they have in England. Thanks to the Scottish Govt decision to increase the amount of people that qualified for the flu jag and a higher uptake in Scotland.
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/12/12/s...
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Scotland flu vaccine jagging far faster than NHS England can jab
Professor John Robertson OBA Thanks to Dorothy for alerting me to this. According to Dr Chris Streather, who’s Medical Director for the NHS in London, on Channel 4 News last night, NHS England has …
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
December 13, 2025 at 5:02 AM
NHS Scotland have given the flu jag to ten times as many people as they have in England. Thanks to the Scottish Govt decision to increase the amount of people that qualified for the flu jag and a higher uptake in Scotland.
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/12/12/s...
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/12/12/s...
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Should football fans boycott the World Cup in Trump’s America?
I won’t step foot in the United States again until Trump is gone. I won’t support his regime or prop up the American economy.
Football fans need to examine their conscience
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
I won’t step foot in the United States again until Trump is gone. I won’t support his regime or prop up the American economy.
Football fans need to examine their conscience
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
Neil Mackay: Should the Tartan Army boycott the World Cup in Trump’s America?
Do events in America outweigh the desire of fans to watch Scotland play? Writer at Large Neil Mackay says he won’t go to the USA as long as Donald…
www.heraldscotland.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Should football fans boycott the World Cup in Trump’s America?
I won’t step foot in the United States again until Trump is gone. I won’t support his regime or prop up the American economy.
Football fans need to examine their conscience
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
I won’t step foot in the United States again until Trump is gone. I won’t support his regime or prop up the American economy.
Football fans need to examine their conscience
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
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Dugin's 1997 description of the UK as a 'strategic floating base' of the USA that needs to be cut off from the EU keeps popping in my mind.
The fact that his wildest dreams have come to pass since then, and the USA is now a Russian ally, is really starting to make this island feel unsafe.
The fact that his wildest dreams have come to pass since then, and the USA is now a Russian ally, is really starting to make this island feel unsafe.
December 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Dugin's 1997 description of the UK as a 'strategic floating base' of the USA that needs to be cut off from the EU keeps popping in my mind.
The fact that his wildest dreams have come to pass since then, and the USA is now a Russian ally, is really starting to make this island feel unsafe.
The fact that his wildest dreams have come to pass since then, and the USA is now a Russian ally, is really starting to make this island feel unsafe.
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My appearance on the USC Game Innovation Lab's Playthink podcast is live! I was so happy to sit down with my dear friend Tracy Fullerton to talk about my book, A Playful Production Process. Search "Playthink" on your fave podcast app, or listen here! www.gameinnovationlab.com/playthink/20...
Richard Lemarchand at Playthink: 11/17/25 — Game Innovation Lab
USC Games Professor Richard Lemarchand joins us for this episode of Playthink, to talk about his book A Playful Production Process - For Game Designers (And Everyone). Interviewed by Game Innovation L...
www.gameinnovationlab.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:38 PM
My appearance on the USC Game Innovation Lab's Playthink podcast is live! I was so happy to sit down with my dear friend Tracy Fullerton to talk about my book, A Playful Production Process. Search "Playthink" on your fave podcast app, or listen here! www.gameinnovationlab.com/playthink/20...
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‘Akin to the best thrillers out there, Ghost Town is so deftly presented that it is one of those games flatscreen players feel jealous about.’!
2025 was an outstanding year for VR. From certified hits like Deadpool VR to wondrous fantasy worlds such as Arken Age and IP revivals like Thief VR there was something for everybody.
Here are the best VR games of 2025:
Here are the best VR games of 2025:
The Best VR Games of 2025 - Pixelbytegaming
Looking for the latest and greatest in virtual reality? With so many releases every year, it's not easy. We've got you covered with the best VR games of 2025.
pixelbytegaming.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:58 PM
‘Akin to the best thrillers out there, Ghost Town is so deftly presented that it is one of those games flatscreen players feel jealous about.’!
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We are delighted to have been included in the @nytimes.com Top 10 Video Games of 2025 in such wonderful company!
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/a...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/a...
Top 10 Video Games of 2025
www.nytimes.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:11 AM
We are delighted to have been included in the @nytimes.com Top 10 Video Games of 2025 in such wonderful company!
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/a...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/a...
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Seeking asylum is not illegal.
People entering the country by irregular means without any other option are not breaking the law.
The Govenrment should be showing humanity not further brutality
People entering the country by irregular means without any other option are not breaking the law.
The Govenrment should be showing humanity not further brutality
December 9, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Seeking asylum is not illegal.
People entering the country by irregular means without any other option are not breaking the law.
The Govenrment should be showing humanity not further brutality
People entering the country by irregular means without any other option are not breaking the law.
The Govenrment should be showing humanity not further brutality
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A must watch.
A powerful video from Norway displays gender based inequality. The look of dismay & confusion on the girls' faces upon receiving less for the same task was a little painful.
They agreed it was unfair.
"Girls are not less than boys."
Credit: Finansforbundet, Boss Women Magic
#Pinks
A powerful video from Norway displays gender based inequality. The look of dismay & confusion on the girls' faces upon receiving less for the same task was a little painful.
They agreed it was unfair.
"Girls are not less than boys."
Credit: Finansforbundet, Boss Women Magic
#Pinks
December 8, 2025 at 3:47 PM
A must watch.
A powerful video from Norway displays gender based inequality. The look of dismay & confusion on the girls' faces upon receiving less for the same task was a little painful.
They agreed it was unfair.
"Girls are not less than boys."
Credit: Finansforbundet, Boss Women Magic
#Pinks
A powerful video from Norway displays gender based inequality. The look of dismay & confusion on the girls' faces upon receiving less for the same task was a little painful.
They agreed it was unfair.
"Girls are not less than boys."
Credit: Finansforbundet, Boss Women Magic
#Pinks
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Farage arrives in Scotland today, and it should make our collective stomach heave that this repulsive, dangerous extremist has crossed the border. Amid scapegoating schoolkids and allegations of antisemitism anyone who supports this man is morally in the gutter
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
"Farage in Falkirk? It should make our stomachs heave to have him in Scotland"
Nigel Farage’s Falkirk visit sparks outrage, with many Scots saying his presence north of the border should make “our stomachs heave”.
www.heraldscotland.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Farage arrives in Scotland today, and it should make our collective stomach heave that this repulsive, dangerous extremist has crossed the border. Amid scapegoating schoolkids and allegations of antisemitism anyone who supports this man is morally in the gutter
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
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The FIFA Peace Prize
The Love Island Prize for Particle Physics
The RuPaul's Drag Race Prize for Applied Mathematics
The Strictly Come Dancing Prize for Economic Theory
The Never Mind the Buzzcocks Prize for Architecture
The Farage Prize for Anti-Racism
The Eurovision Prize for Moral Philosophy
The Love Island Prize for Particle Physics
The RuPaul's Drag Race Prize for Applied Mathematics
The Strictly Come Dancing Prize for Economic Theory
The Never Mind the Buzzcocks Prize for Architecture
The Farage Prize for Anti-Racism
The Eurovision Prize for Moral Philosophy
December 5, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The FIFA Peace Prize
The Love Island Prize for Particle Physics
The RuPaul's Drag Race Prize for Applied Mathematics
The Strictly Come Dancing Prize for Economic Theory
The Never Mind the Buzzcocks Prize for Architecture
The Farage Prize for Anti-Racism
The Eurovision Prize for Moral Philosophy
The Love Island Prize for Particle Physics
The RuPaul's Drag Race Prize for Applied Mathematics
The Strictly Come Dancing Prize for Economic Theory
The Never Mind the Buzzcocks Prize for Architecture
The Farage Prize for Anti-Racism
The Eurovision Prize for Moral Philosophy
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There should be laws against this … oh wait there is: robbery
What do these corporations have in common?
Netflix
Ford
Tesla
T-Mobile
Duke Energy
DISH Network
Metlife
Dominion Energy
United States Steel
In recent years, they all paid their execs more than they paid in taxes.
This is what a corporate-rigged system looks like.
Netflix
Ford
Tesla
T-Mobile
Duke Energy
DISH Network
Metlife
Dominion Energy
United States Steel
In recent years, they all paid their execs more than they paid in taxes.
This is what a corporate-rigged system looks like.
December 2, 2025 at 6:11 PM
There should be laws against this … oh wait there is: robbery
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If we simply took their money for the poor, using any means necessary, we’d change the world overnight
These are the 10 richest people in the world right now.
The Top 10 Richest People In The World | December 2025
There’s a new No. 2 on Forbes’ ranking of the world’s wealthiest people.
www.forbes.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:17 PM
If we simply took their money for the poor, using any means necessary, we’d change the world overnight
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NHS to pay 25% more for US drugs
That's an extra £3 billion a year
Why?
Because Brexit, taking us outside the EU, makes the UK weaker than if we were inside the the EU
That's an extra £3 billion a year
Why?
Because Brexit, taking us outside the EU, makes the UK weaker than if we were inside the the EU
December 2, 2025 at 5:10 PM
NHS to pay 25% more for US drugs
That's an extra £3 billion a year
Why?
Because Brexit, taking us outside the EU, makes the UK weaker than if we were inside the the EU
That's an extra £3 billion a year
Why?
Because Brexit, taking us outside the EU, makes the UK weaker than if we were inside the the EU
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December 2, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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OPINION: Slavery is alive and thriving, and it’s wrapped inside shiny chocolate bars that promise to be “fair trade,” “child-labor free” and “sustainable.”
🔗 politi.co/4orKvz6
🔗 politi.co/4orKvz6
December 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
OPINION: Slavery is alive and thriving, and it’s wrapped inside shiny chocolate bars that promise to be “fair trade,” “child-labor free” and “sustainable.”
🔗 politi.co/4orKvz6
🔗 politi.co/4orKvz6
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Saturday morning, Shieldaig village.
December 1, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Saturday morning, Shieldaig village.
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Kaja Kallas @kajakallas.bsky.social:
It is clear that Russia does not want peace and therefore we need to make Ukraine as strong as possible in order to them to be ready to stand up for themselves in this very, very difficult time.
It could be a pivotal week for diplomacy.
It is clear that Russia does not want peace and therefore we need to make Ukraine as strong as possible in order to them to be ready to stand up for themselves in this very, very difficult time.
It could be a pivotal week for diplomacy.
December 1, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Kaja Kallas @kajakallas.bsky.social:
It is clear that Russia does not want peace and therefore we need to make Ukraine as strong as possible in order to them to be ready to stand up for themselves in this very, very difficult time.
It could be a pivotal week for diplomacy.
It is clear that Russia does not want peace and therefore we need to make Ukraine as strong as possible in order to them to be ready to stand up for themselves in this very, very difficult time.
It could be a pivotal week for diplomacy.
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I'm still upset about the stealth privatisation of the NHS through the budget yesterday. With PPP (PFI 2.0) and "neighbourhood care centres".
They know they can't be too obvious. So they go private by using sub contractors and private finance initiatives racking public services with DEBT.
They know they can't be too obvious. So they go private by using sub contractors and private finance initiatives racking public services with DEBT.
November 27, 2025 at 11:57 AM
I'm still upset about the stealth privatisation of the NHS through the budget yesterday. With PPP (PFI 2.0) and "neighbourhood care centres".
They know they can't be too obvious. So they go private by using sub contractors and private finance initiatives racking public services with DEBT.
They know they can't be too obvious. So they go private by using sub contractors and private finance initiatives racking public services with DEBT.
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The 2025 UK BAFTA Breakthroughs have been revealed, with the games cohort made up of Kyle Banks, Stanley Baxton, Sally Beaumont, Mark Choi, and Cara Ellison.
GamesIndustry.biz has exclusive interviews with each of them.
www.gamesindustry.biz/meet-the-uks...
GamesIndustry.biz has exclusive interviews with each of them.
www.gamesindustry.biz/meet-the-uks...
Meet the UK's 2025 video game BAFTA Breakthroughs
Kyle Banks, Stanley Baxton, Sally Beaumont, Mark Choi, and Cara Ellison provide exclusive interviews for GamesIndustry.biz.
www.gamesindustry.biz
November 25, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The 2025 UK BAFTA Breakthroughs have been revealed, with the games cohort made up of Kyle Banks, Stanley Baxton, Sally Beaumont, Mark Choi, and Cara Ellison.
GamesIndustry.biz has exclusive interviews with each of them.
www.gamesindustry.biz/meet-the-uks...
GamesIndustry.biz has exclusive interviews with each of them.
www.gamesindustry.biz/meet-the-uks...
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As co-convener of Vote Leave, Michael Gove occupied a position of legal responsibility. The unlawful spending & campaign coordination happened on his watch. The denials - proven to be false - ditto. Vote Leave, ultimately, accepted the finding & paid the fine.
There were no other consequences.
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There were no other consequences.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:19 PM
As co-convener of Vote Leave, Michael Gove occupied a position of legal responsibility. The unlawful spending & campaign coordination happened on his watch. The denials - proven to be false - ditto. Vote Leave, ultimately, accepted the finding & paid the fine.
There were no other consequences.
3/
There were no other consequences.
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People in Hexham demonstrate in support of plans for an art facility by world renowned artist Sir Antony Gormley | Andy Cooper
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Living Angel of the North sends a message to Northumberland County Council
People in Hexham demonstrate in support of plans for an art facility by world renowned artist Sir Antony Gormley
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 11:24 AM
People in Hexham demonstrate in support of plans for an art facility by world renowned artist Sir Antony Gormley | Andy Cooper
northeastbylines.co.uk/region/north...
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Seriously stop this!
Scotland has never privatised water!
Scotland has not sold NHS data to Palantir
ENGLAND IS NOT THE UK
ENGLAND IS NOT BRITAIN
DO BETTER FFS!
Scotland has never privatised water!
Scotland has not sold NHS data to Palantir
ENGLAND IS NOT THE UK
ENGLAND IS NOT BRITAIN
DO BETTER FFS!
November 17, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Seriously stop this!
Scotland has never privatised water!
Scotland has not sold NHS data to Palantir
ENGLAND IS NOT THE UK
ENGLAND IS NOT BRITAIN
DO BETTER FFS!
Scotland has never privatised water!
Scotland has not sold NHS data to Palantir
ENGLAND IS NOT THE UK
ENGLAND IS NOT BRITAIN
DO BETTER FFS!
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Independent SAGE is mentioned in the report of module 2 of the UK Covid Inquiry.
"Much comment and expertise existed in the public domain, with
Independent SAGE (see below) being one of the most visible commentators."
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"Much comment and expertise existed in the public domain, with
Independent SAGE (see below) being one of the most visible commentators."
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November 20, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Independent SAGE is mentioned in the report of module 2 of the UK Covid Inquiry.
"Much comment and expertise existed in the public domain, with
Independent SAGE (see below) being one of the most visible commentators."
1/4
"Much comment and expertise existed in the public domain, with
Independent SAGE (see below) being one of the most visible commentators."
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