Jane Palin
@jmpalin.bsky.social
Disciple of Jesus Christ. Lover of nature, art, books, coffee, cafes, galleries, architecture, exploring and kindness. Hater of greed, corruption, abuse and othering. Lives in Nottingham.
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This.
Nothing about this seems sensible to me, and yet, so many around me are lining up (and paying) to integrate AI into every corner of their lives. If big tech is so eager to push this on everyone, something is fishy about it. Big tech does not exist to make your life easy. You are the product.
“The math is brutal and the juxtaposition stark: millions for OpenAI while pink slips go out to longtime lecturers. The CSU isn’t investing in education—it’s outsourcing it, paying premium prices for a chatbot many students were already using for free.“
www.currentaffairs.org/news/ai-is-d...
www.currentaffairs.org/news/ai-is-d...
December 6, 2025 at 9:48 AM
This.
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Our government tried to let racist, genocidal Israeli football hooligans rampage on Birmingham's streets.
They smeared those opposed to this as being driven by hatred of Jewish people.
Now listen to what the West Midlands Chief Constable told MPs.
What a scandal.
They smeared those opposed to this as being driven by hatred of Jewish people.
Now listen to what the West Midlands Chief Constable told MPs.
What a scandal.
December 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Our government tried to let racist, genocidal Israeli football hooligans rampage on Birmingham's streets.
They smeared those opposed to this as being driven by hatred of Jewish people.
Now listen to what the West Midlands Chief Constable told MPs.
What a scandal.
They smeared those opposed to this as being driven by hatred of Jewish people.
Now listen to what the West Midlands Chief Constable told MPs.
What a scandal.
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SOMETHING DIFFERENT - FATHER THUNDER:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nyo...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nyo...
Father Thunder - Stellenbosch University Choir
YouTube video by Stellenbosch University Choir
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:28 AM
SOMETHING DIFFERENT - FATHER THUNDER:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nyo...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nyo...
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HERMIT RULE 20:
Contemplation consists in attending to and adhering to the Presence of God in the depth, root, and centre of our being. Keeping in mind that this is a grace, live it and pray for it constantly.
Contemplation consists in attending to and adhering to the Presence of God in the depth, root, and centre of our being. Keeping in mind that this is a grace, live it and pray for it constantly.
November 20, 2025 at 12:18 PM
HERMIT RULE 20:
Contemplation consists in attending to and adhering to the Presence of God in the depth, root, and centre of our being. Keeping in mind that this is a grace, live it and pray for it constantly.
Contemplation consists in attending to and adhering to the Presence of God in the depth, root, and centre of our being. Keeping in mind that this is a grace, live it and pray for it constantly.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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What a great shot!😂
This Egyptian Goose can smell my BBQ Beef flavoured Hula Hoops from half a mile away and is coming to get them! 😂
Richmond park, London
#birds #egyptiangeese
Richmond park, London
#birds #egyptiangeese
November 18, 2025 at 5:54 PM
What a great shot!😂
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What a shocking waste of opportunity this government has proved to be.
It has squandered its time and attention on ridiculous fiscal rules, persecuting refugees and trashing ecosystems in the name of growth, while failing to deliver what we so desperately want.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
It has squandered its time and attention on ridiculous fiscal rules, persecuting refugees and trashing ecosystems in the name of growth, while failing to deliver what we so desperately want.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
NHS failing to cut waiting times as promised in recovery plan, report warns
Public accounts committee finds Labour’s progress ‘appears to have stalled’ despite billions of pounds in investment
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:26 AM
What a shocking waste of opportunity this government has proved to be.
It has squandered its time and attention on ridiculous fiscal rules, persecuting refugees and trashing ecosystems in the name of growth, while failing to deliver what we so desperately want.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
It has squandered its time and attention on ridiculous fiscal rules, persecuting refugees and trashing ecosystems in the name of growth, while failing to deliver what we so desperately want.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Those UK journalists backing Trump - a man who endorses the murder of a journalist because he’s ‘controversial’ - against the BBC need to see if they can find their moral compass
You know about Trump and Zelesnkyy’s call, but have you heard about the call between Trump and the Saudi Crown Prince?
Watch my statement below. Mr. President, release the transcript.
Watch my statement below. Mr. President, release the transcript.
November 19, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Those UK journalists backing Trump - a man who endorses the murder of a journalist because he’s ‘controversial’ - against the BBC need to see if they can find their moral compass
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Friday
Coffee break
It was a rough night…
A drone hit a house next to my sister's
And today I was driving through Kyiv's central district and saw more of the aftermath of the combined attack last night. It was terrifying
Coffee break
It was a rough night…
A drone hit a house next to my sister's
And today I was driving through Kyiv's central district and saw more of the aftermath of the combined attack last night. It was terrifying
November 14, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Friday
Coffee break
It was a rough night…
A drone hit a house next to my sister's
And today I was driving through Kyiv's central district and saw more of the aftermath of the combined attack last night. It was terrifying
Coffee break
It was a rough night…
A drone hit a house next to my sister's
And today I was driving through Kyiv's central district and saw more of the aftermath of the combined attack last night. It was terrifying
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SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
November 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
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Excellence. Class. Integrity. Strength. This is what leadership looks like. ♥️
November 10, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Excellence. Class. Integrity. Strength. This is what leadership looks like. ♥️
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November 9, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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In the best tradition of Swift, Henry skirts the edges of believability so masterfully that you feel obliged to check it's actually satire.
NEW - D-Day Veteran Removed From Remembrance Parade After Forgetting His Poppy
Full story here:
mrhenrymorris.substack.com/p/d-day-vete...
Full story here:
mrhenrymorris.substack.com/p/d-day-vete...
November 9, 2025 at 9:44 AM
In the best tradition of Swift, Henry skirts the edges of believability so masterfully that you feel obliged to check it's actually satire.
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The rule of law has delivered:
Profiteering
Poverty
Poor housing
Low wages/pensions
Queues for hospital appointments
Premature death to many
Sewage in rivers
Cuts in spending on essential services
Closure of libraries, community centres.
Whose law, who rules? Govts appease corporations/rich.
Profiteering
Poverty
Poor housing
Low wages/pensions
Queues for hospital appointments
Premature death to many
Sewage in rivers
Cuts in spending on essential services
Closure of libraries, community centres.
Whose law, who rules? Govts appease corporations/rich.
Nothing will change until the political system is freed from the clutches of corporations and the super-rich
The law is being used to enforce existing power structures for the benefit of the few
leftfootforward.org
November 9, 2025 at 8:57 AM
The rule of law has delivered:
Profiteering
Poverty
Poor housing
Low wages/pensions
Queues for hospital appointments
Premature death to many
Sewage in rivers
Cuts in spending on essential services
Closure of libraries, community centres.
Whose law, who rules? Govts appease corporations/rich.
Profiteering
Poverty
Poor housing
Low wages/pensions
Queues for hospital appointments
Premature death to many
Sewage in rivers
Cuts in spending on essential services
Closure of libraries, community centres.
Whose law, who rules? Govts appease corporations/rich.
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Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 95th day out of the last 107.
12 days of work in 107 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
12 days of work in 107 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
November 7, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 95th day out of the last 107.
12 days of work in 107 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
12 days of work in 107 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
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Valente Building in São Paulo stands out with its bold, stacked volumes and playful geometry. Each balcony frames a unique view, creating a dynamic rhythm across the facade. It’s a striking example of contemporary Brazilian architecture pushing boundaries in urban living.
November 7, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Valente Building in São Paulo stands out with its bold, stacked volumes and playful geometry. Each balcony frames a unique view, creating a dynamic rhythm across the facade. It’s a striking example of contemporary Brazilian architecture pushing boundaries in urban living.
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A #painting for you of our neighbouring island. "St Ives" was started live on video during one of my 24-hour marathon things, and meant to be finished in the same live stream - but I held onto it to tweak and eventually 3 and half years later I was happy with it. #ArtYear #Scape
November 7, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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EU investing €546 billion for high speed rail by 2040
E.g. Lisbon to Warsaw, from 38 hours today to 12 hours
Pricing to compete with low cost flights
Reduce emissions by 80%
Jokes on them, they don't have Brexit sovereignty 🤷♂️
E.g. Lisbon to Warsaw, from 38 hours today to 12 hours
Pricing to compete with low cost flights
Reduce emissions by 80%
Jokes on them, they don't have Brexit sovereignty 🤷♂️
November 7, 2025 at 7:56 PM
EU investing €546 billion for high speed rail by 2040
E.g. Lisbon to Warsaw, from 38 hours today to 12 hours
Pricing to compete with low cost flights
Reduce emissions by 80%
Jokes on them, they don't have Brexit sovereignty 🤷♂️
E.g. Lisbon to Warsaw, from 38 hours today to 12 hours
Pricing to compete with low cost flights
Reduce emissions by 80%
Jokes on them, they don't have Brexit sovereignty 🤷♂️
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Sandwich Gull
#artDD2025 not #dailydrawing
The view outside my window in Sandwich 🥪
Don't try that fancy brickwork at home 🫣
#watercolour
@drrjwarren.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @stevecobbin.bsky.social
#artDD2025 not #dailydrawing
The view outside my window in Sandwich 🥪
Don't try that fancy brickwork at home 🫣
#watercolour
@drrjwarren.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @stevecobbin.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Sandwich Gull
#artDD2025 not #dailydrawing
The view outside my window in Sandwich 🥪
Don't try that fancy brickwork at home 🫣
#watercolour
@drrjwarren.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @stevecobbin.bsky.social
#artDD2025 not #dailydrawing
The view outside my window in Sandwich 🥪
Don't try that fancy brickwork at home 🫣
#watercolour
@drrjwarren.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @stevecobbin.bsky.social
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"Somebody call him an ambulance"
"You're an ambulance"
"You're an ambulance"
November 6, 2025 at 8:35 PM
"Somebody call him an ambulance"
"You're an ambulance"
"You're an ambulance"
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This is, by some distance, the longest and most expensive legal letter we've ever sent. It involves a team of multiple KC and junior specialist environmental barristers. It's taken us 18 months to draft and has cost us a substantial six figure sum.
We can't meet our climate change targets by exporting emissions. That's why we've taken the first formal step in legal proceedings against the Government. goodlaw.social/s87x
We’re challenging Starmer on climate failure
As Keir Starmer heads for Brazil, his government is failing to meet the challenge of global heating – so we’re taking legal action.
goodlaw.social
November 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM
This is, by some distance, the longest and most expensive legal letter we've ever sent. It involves a team of multiple KC and junior specialist environmental barristers. It's taken us 18 months to draft and has cost us a substantial six figure sum.
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We can't meet our climate change targets by exporting emissions. That's why we've taken the first formal step in legal proceedings against the Government. goodlaw.social/s87x
We’re challenging Starmer on climate failure
As Keir Starmer heads for Brazil, his government is failing to meet the challenge of global heating – so we’re taking legal action.
goodlaw.social
November 6, 2025 at 1:31 PM
We can't meet our climate change targets by exporting emissions. That's why we've taken the first formal step in legal proceedings against the Government. goodlaw.social/s87x
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SILENCE:
Listen in deep silence
Be very still and open your mind...
Sink deep into the peace
that waits for you beyond the frantic
riotous thoughts and sights
and sounds of this insane world.
(From a course in miracles)
Listen in deep silence
Be very still and open your mind...
Sink deep into the peace
that waits for you beyond the frantic
riotous thoughts and sights
and sounds of this insane world.
(From a course in miracles)
November 6, 2025 at 1:47 PM
SILENCE:
Listen in deep silence
Be very still and open your mind...
Sink deep into the peace
that waits for you beyond the frantic
riotous thoughts and sights
and sounds of this insane world.
(From a course in miracles)
Listen in deep silence
Be very still and open your mind...
Sink deep into the peace
that waits for you beyond the frantic
riotous thoughts and sights
and sounds of this insane world.
(From a course in miracles)
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WINTER:
When paths are frosty, woods are wet
I haven't seen a snowdrop yet
But am enjoying the sensation
of living in anticipation
And if by chance the time is right
To find a winter Aconite
Then will I say with words sincere
'O what a happy time of year'
Winter Aconite
When paths are frosty, woods are wet
I haven't seen a snowdrop yet
But am enjoying the sensation
of living in anticipation
And if by chance the time is right
To find a winter Aconite
Then will I say with words sincere
'O what a happy time of year'
Winter Aconite
November 6, 2025 at 1:35 PM
WINTER:
When paths are frosty, woods are wet
I haven't seen a snowdrop yet
But am enjoying the sensation
of living in anticipation
And if by chance the time is right
To find a winter Aconite
Then will I say with words sincere
'O what a happy time of year'
Winter Aconite
When paths are frosty, woods are wet
I haven't seen a snowdrop yet
But am enjoying the sensation
of living in anticipation
And if by chance the time is right
To find a winter Aconite
Then will I say with words sincere
'O what a happy time of year'
Winter Aconite