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From England to Germany, vinyl lover, cricket fan, rugby nut too, teacher and Educator
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Donald Trump has made himself—and by extension, us—the laughing stock of the world.
April 12, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Donald Trump has made himself—and by extension, us—the laughing stock of the world.
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If you're interested in the history of Rome, I recommend this podcast to you
It is over 100 episodes long, but its quality is sustained.
open.spotify.com/episode/5bie...
It is over 100 episodes long, but its quality is sustained.
open.spotify.com/episode/5bie...
001- In the Beginning
The History of Rome · Episode
open.spotify.com
April 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM
If you're interested in the history of Rome, I recommend this podcast to you
It is over 100 episodes long, but its quality is sustained.
open.spotify.com/episode/5bie...
It is over 100 episodes long, but its quality is sustained.
open.spotify.com/episode/5bie...
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December 28, 2024 at 9:37 PM
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If you want to know what the hell is happening in Germany atm, this is an excellent summary. 👇
A political gamble backfired spectacularly – bringing the far right closer to power in Germany | Jörg Lau
The CDU’s Friedrich Merz has shattered the taboo that had underpinned German politics since the war. The unthinkable is now more possible says Die Zeit writer, Jörg Lau
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2025 at 8:04 AM
If you want to know what the hell is happening in Germany atm, this is an excellent summary. 👇
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🦠💧 Bacteria vs 'Forever Chemicals'
Scientists have found a type of bacteria that can slowly break down harmful PFAS chemicals
This could help clean up polluted water and other environments.
🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#Environment #Pollution #SciComm 🧪
Scientists have found a type of bacteria that can slowly break down harmful PFAS chemicals
This could help clean up polluted water and other environments.
🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#Environment #Pollution #SciComm 🧪
PFAS biodegradation by Labrys portucalensis F11: Evidence of chain shortening and identification of metabolites of PFOS, 6:2 FTS, and 5:3 FTCA
The biodegradation of three per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), namely perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), 6:2-fluorotelomer sulfonic acid (…
www.sciencedirect.com
January 25, 2025 at 5:39 PM
🦠💧 Bacteria vs 'Forever Chemicals'
Scientists have found a type of bacteria that can slowly break down harmful PFAS chemicals
This could help clean up polluted water and other environments.
🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#Environment #Pollution #SciComm 🧪
Scientists have found a type of bacteria that can slowly break down harmful PFAS chemicals
This could help clean up polluted water and other environments.
🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#Environment #Pollution #SciComm 🧪
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Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman has written a characteristically blunt analysis of the Trump administration's public health policies, which he has described as "Donald Trump wants you to die."
l.smartnews.com/p-imJQkQM/tO...
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'Trump wants you to die': Nobel Prize-winning economist makes prediction about what's next (Raw Story)
Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman has written a characteristically blunt analysis of the Trump administration's public health policies, which he has...
l.smartnews.com
January 24, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman has written a characteristically blunt analysis of the Trump administration's public health policies, which he has described as "Donald Trump wants you to die."
l.smartnews.com/p-imJQkQM/tO...
l.smartnews.com/p-imJQkQM/tO...
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NEW POST: "This much I know about... using your best towels" www.johntomsett.com/this-much-i-...
This much I know about... using your best towels
I love January. The whole year is ready to unfurl before us. Almost imperceptibly, the days are getting longer. The daffodils have appeared in the florists. And while the weather is cold, there are od...
www.johntomsett.com
January 19, 2025 at 9:21 AM
NEW POST: "This much I know about... using your best towels" www.johntomsett.com/this-much-i-...
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Liz Truss has sent Keir Starmer a cease and desist letter demanding he stops claiming she crashed the economy.
She’s also sent a letter to Tesco demanding they stop selling lettuces.
She’s also sent a letter to Tesco demanding they stop selling lettuces.
January 9, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Liz Truss has sent Keir Starmer a cease and desist letter demanding he stops claiming she crashed the economy.
She’s also sent a letter to Tesco demanding they stop selling lettuces.
She’s also sent a letter to Tesco demanding they stop selling lettuces.
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Listen to Prof. Snyder. Please.
January 3, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Listen to Prof. Snyder. Please.
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NEW POST: "This much I know about... how to have more fun in lessons" www.johntomsett.com/t/
This much I know about...how to have more fun in lessons
On New Years Eve, The Times newspaper published an article entitled, “Make lessons fun to keep children in school, ministers told.” In the article, Pepe Di’Iasio, the general secretary of ASCL, report...
www.johntomsett.com
January 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
NEW POST: "This much I know about... how to have more fun in lessons" www.johntomsett.com/t/
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The damning statistics that reveal the true cost of Brexit, five years on:
January 5, 2025 at 7:19 AM
The damning statistics that reveal the true cost of Brexit, five years on:
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The smartphone army on the Champs-Elysées on New Year's Eve: the new world... of images, not reflection /thinking, and I find it a little terrifying.
L'armée des smartphones sur les Champs du Nouvel An : le nouveau monde... de l'image, pas de la réflexion et je trouve ça un peu terrifiant
L'armée des smartphones sur les Champs du Nouvel An : le nouveau monde... de l'image, pas de la réflexion et je trouve ça un peu terrifiant
January 2, 2025 at 11:42 AM
The smartphone army on the Champs-Elysées on New Year's Eve: the new world... of images, not reflection /thinking, and I find it a little terrifying.
L'armée des smartphones sur les Champs du Nouvel An : le nouveau monde... de l'image, pas de la réflexion et je trouve ça un peu terrifiant
L'armée des smartphones sur les Champs du Nouvel An : le nouveau monde... de l'image, pas de la réflexion et je trouve ça un peu terrifiant
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More of this stuff here, if that's your jam
December 18, 2024 at 8:30 PM
More of this stuff here, if that's your jam
Waking up to another England collapse in NZ no surprise, but disappointing, O‘Rouke looks good and Santner class as always.
December 15, 2024 at 1:05 PM
Waking up to another England collapse in NZ no surprise, but disappointing, O‘Rouke looks good and Santner class as always.
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#RecipeOfTheDay is Christmas Puddini Bonbons! I can’t pretend they’re not fiddly to make, but it’s not a difficult job. And they are just enchanting. ‘Puddini’ is not a typo, btw: I replace the ‘g’ with an ‘i’ to denote their small size, Italian-style! www.nigella.com/recipes/chri...
Christmas Puddini Bonbons
These are delectable little bonbons made by mixing up cooked and cooled Christmas pudding (see Additional Information below), liquor, syrup and melted chocolate, rolling them into small balls, then dr...
www.nigella.com
December 12, 2024 at 10:16 AM
#RecipeOfTheDay is Christmas Puddini Bonbons! I can’t pretend they’re not fiddly to make, but it’s not a difficult job. And they are just enchanting. ‘Puddini’ is not a typo, btw: I replace the ‘g’ with an ‘i’ to denote their small size, Italian-style! www.nigella.com/recipes/chri...
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Notable:
The arts now contribute more to our GDP than either mining or agriculture....
Can someone correct me if I'm being innumerate here but is this story suggesting that 1/1600th of the entire UK economy is ABBA Voyage-related? (And I'll be honest given the state of the economy, maybe it is!)
December 9, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Notable:
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'Reform GCSE English as a priority ... [including] re-balancing the focus on both written and spoken English with explicit teaching of, and recognition for, spoken language knowledge and skills': Pearson's submission to the ongoing Curriculum & Assessment Review: www.pearson.com/content/dam/...
December 9, 2024 at 4:00 PM
'Reform GCSE English as a priority ... [including] re-balancing the focus on both written and spoken English with explicit teaching of, and recognition for, spoken language knowledge and skills': Pearson's submission to the ongoing Curriculum & Assessment Review: www.pearson.com/content/dam/...
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Momentous events in Syria this morning. The 54 year rule of the Assad family appears to be over, with rebel forces taking to state TV claiming President Assad has fled Damascus.
The prime minister has said he will hand over power to the opposition and has called for elections.
The prime minister has said he will hand over power to the opposition and has called for elections.
December 8, 2024 at 7:26 AM
Momentous events in Syria this morning. The 54 year rule of the Assad family appears to be over, with rebel forces taking to state TV claiming President Assad has fled Damascus.
The prime minister has said he will hand over power to the opposition and has called for elections.
The prime minister has said he will hand over power to the opposition and has called for elections.
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This is a very British headline:
December 7, 2024 at 11:30 AM
This is a very British headline:
My 2024 in music
December 6, 2024 at 4:28 PM
My 2024 in music
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A reminder to retweet freely during the #AUSvIND Test. Liking won’t help others see things you enjoy over here, you have to retweet (or ‘repost’, if you insist) to boost the good stuff.
November 22, 2024 at 1:52 AM
A reminder to retweet freely during the #AUSvIND Test. Liking won’t help others see things you enjoy over here, you have to retweet (or ‘repost’, if you insist) to boost the good stuff.