Count Melancholia
@lillyh.bsky.social
Working for a fascism-free, habitable Earth and for Scottish independence. #MECFS #BasicIncome WGBer
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Count Melancholia
@lillyh.bsky.social
· Oct 8
Not liking BlueSky management behaviour? There is an alternative, and it's b e a u t i f u l.
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This somewhat ironic pedestrianization of Princes Street is somewhat glorious.
Shows you how good it could be with that much more space.
Shows you how good it could be with that much more space.
August 6, 2025 at 5:51 PM
This somewhat ironic pedestrianization of Princes Street is somewhat glorious.
Shows you how good it could be with that much more space.
Shows you how good it could be with that much more space.
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“As dozens of frog species have declined across Central America, scientists have witnessed a remarkable chain of events: With fewer tadpoles to eat mosquito larvae, rates of mosquito-borne malaria in the region have climbed, resulting in a fivefold increase in cases.”
First, the frogs died. Then people got sick.
An emerging area of research is uncovering hidden links between nature and human health.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:22 PM
“As dozens of frog species have declined across Central America, scientists have witnessed a remarkable chain of events: With fewer tadpoles to eat mosquito larvae, rates of mosquito-borne malaria in the region have climbed, resulting in a fivefold increase in cases.”
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They better not even touch Rothko. wapo.st/4oDLgWx
Phillips Collection will sell O’Keeffe and other masterpieces, sparking backlash
The Phillips Collection will sell at auction artworks by Georgia O’Keeffe, Georges Seurat and Arthur Dove, drawing a debate over deaccessioning.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:21 PM
They better not even touch Rothko. wapo.st/4oDLgWx
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Some of the most heartbreaking calls I took at the COVID info hotline were from meatpacking workers who wanted to know how to protect themselves at work from getting sick.
During the height of the pandemic, Tyson used Palantir to predict Covid-19 infections among meatpacking workers down to a nearly exactly figure. But rather than using this data to increase worker protections, Tyson used it plan for labor shortages + plant closures
My latest for @sentientmedia.org
My latest for @sentientmedia.org
November 14, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Some of the most heartbreaking calls I took at the COVID info hotline were from meatpacking workers who wanted to know how to protect themselves at work from getting sick.
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We're so excited to share pictures of the restoration we completed on The Carolina Theatre's 32 year old neon sign for their cinemas wing. In preparation for the theatre's 100th anniversary in 2026, they hired us to do a full overhaul and restore the sign to its 1994 glory.
November 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
We're so excited to share pictures of the restoration we completed on The Carolina Theatre's 32 year old neon sign for their cinemas wing. In preparation for the theatre's 100th anniversary in 2026, they hired us to do a full overhaul and restore the sign to its 1994 glory.
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A massive corruption scandal is brewing in Nevada: it appears the Republican Governor's office stepped in to cover for Elon Musk's Boring Company after safety violations caused two firefighters to suffer chemical burns. Even worse? It looks like they deleted evidence of their meetings!
November 14, 2025 at 9:59 PM
A massive corruption scandal is brewing in Nevada: it appears the Republican Governor's office stepped in to cover for Elon Musk's Boring Company after safety violations caused two firefighters to suffer chemical burns. Even worse? It looks like they deleted evidence of their meetings!
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Source fortune.com/2025/11/12/e...
Two firefighters suffered chemical burns in a Boring Co. tunnel. Then the Nevada Governor’s office got involved, and the penalties disappeared | Fortune
A Fortune investigation reveals that Boring Company was able to skirt aggressive penalties after protesting to some of Nevada’s most powerful politicians.
fortune.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Source fortune.com/2025/11/12/e...
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has stated that the US air strikes on “alleged” drug smuggling boats will be treated under international law as crimes against humanity.
November 14, 2025 at 10:12 AM
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has stated that the US air strikes on “alleged” drug smuggling boats will be treated under international law as crimes against humanity.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Today on the calendar, a seminal and mind-altering work
November 14, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Today on the calendar, a seminal and mind-altering work
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I noticed Epstein’s email address hadn’t been removed from the new releases and so, in one of my more tasteless and ill-advised moves, I tried sending an email for a laugh and was surprised it didn’t bounce.
Sixteen hours later I got this reply and now I’m a bit creeped out.
Sixteen hours later I got this reply and now I’m a bit creeped out.
November 14, 2025 at 1:59 PM
I noticed Epstein’s email address hadn’t been removed from the new releases and so, in one of my more tasteless and ill-advised moves, I tried sending an email for a laugh and was surprised it didn’t bounce.
Sixteen hours later I got this reply and now I’m a bit creeped out.
Sixteen hours later I got this reply and now I’m a bit creeped out.
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the little arms //
November 14, 2025 at 11:08 PM
the little arms //
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Canada says Russia and China are ramping up spy efforts in Arctic region
Canada’s spy agency says it has observed intelligence threats targeting country’s government and private sector
Published 13/11/25
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Canada’s spy agency says it has observed intelligence threats targeting country’s government and private sector
Published 13/11/25
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Canada says Russia and China are ramping up spy efforts in Arctic region
Canada’s spy agency says it has observed intelligence threats targeting country’s government and private sector
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Canada says Russia and China are ramping up spy efforts in Arctic region
Canada’s spy agency says it has observed intelligence threats targeting country’s government and private sector
Published 13/11/25
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Canada’s spy agency says it has observed intelligence threats targeting country’s government and private sector
Published 13/11/25
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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So apparently, my fellow men are suing Uber and Lyft over their “women only” feature, which matches women riders with women drivers, for everyone’s safety. Smh.
Sexism against men is like racism against white people—not a thing.
It’s up to me and my fellow men to defeat the patriarchy.
Sexism against men is like racism against white people—not a thing.
It’s up to me and my fellow men to defeat the patriarchy.
November 14, 2025 at 7:48 PM
So apparently, my fellow men are suing Uber and Lyft over their “women only” feature, which matches women riders with women drivers, for everyone’s safety. Smh.
Sexism against men is like racism against white people—not a thing.
It’s up to me and my fellow men to defeat the patriarchy.
Sexism against men is like racism against white people—not a thing.
It’s up to me and my fellow men to defeat the patriarchy.
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Reform UK energy plans crumble under scrutiny
…evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
…evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
Reform UK’s energy plans crumble under scrutiny
Reform UK rails against net zero, but the evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Reform UK energy plans crumble under scrutiny
…evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
…evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
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Gladys Knight may want a word with Richard very soon. How cruel!
Richard E Grant: ‘My philosophy is, go for it! Squeeze the pips until they squeak’
The actor has found a vocation playing punctilious eccentrics. Now he is in exalted company for a sobering role in a film about the Nuremberg trials.
https://bit.ly/4i3juk7
The actor has found a vocation playing punctilious eccentrics. Now he is in exalted company for a sobering role in a film about the Nuremberg trials.
https://bit.ly/4i3juk7
Richard E Grant: ‘My philosophy is, go for it! Squeeze the pips until they squeak’ | The Observer
bit.ly
November 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Gladys Knight may want a word with Richard very soon. How cruel!
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One year after a horrific road death in the Cowgate, what have Edinburgh council done?
Excellent protest from Critical Mass, on a dreich day!
Great to see @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social & @chasbooth.bsky.social speak to protesters
@edcriticalmass.bsky.social
Excellent protest from Critical Mass, on a dreich day!
Great to see @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social & @chasbooth.bsky.social speak to protesters
@edcriticalmass.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 11:58 AM
One year after a horrific road death in the Cowgate, what have Edinburgh council done?
Excellent protest from Critical Mass, on a dreich day!
Great to see @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social & @chasbooth.bsky.social speak to protesters
@edcriticalmass.bsky.social
Excellent protest from Critical Mass, on a dreich day!
Great to see @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social & @chasbooth.bsky.social speak to protesters
@edcriticalmass.bsky.social
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Union demands Sir Robbie Gibb's removal from BBC board to defend 'political impartiality'
Union demands Sir Robbie Gibb's removal from BBC board to defend 'political impartiality'
The biggest union among BBC employees has demanded that Sir Robbie Gibb is removed from the corporation's board.
news.sky.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Union demands Sir Robbie Gibb's removal from BBC board to defend 'political impartiality'
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Would people in London want nuclear subs being dismantled or sailing up and down the River Thames? Of course not! So why is it perfectly fine for this to happen on the River Forth?? @ScottishLabour @SNP @BBCScotlandNews @itvnews.bsky.social
www.dunfermlinepress.com/news/2560688...
Say no to Trident
It puts a giant target on our backs here in Fife
Say no to Trident
It puts a giant target on our backs here in Fife
'We'd have to give iodine tablets to half of Rosyth if more nuclear subs come here'
"The emergency planning would have to involve issues like arrangements to distribute iodine tablets to half the population of Rosyth ..."
www.dunfermlinepress.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Would people in London want nuclear subs being dismantled or sailing up and down the River Thames? Of course not! So why is it perfectly fine for this to happen on the River Forth?? @ScottishLabour @SNP @BBCScotlandNews @itvnews.bsky.social
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www.dunfermlinepress.com/news/2560688...
Say no to Trident
It puts a giant target on our backs here in Fife
Say no to Trident
It puts a giant target on our backs here in Fife
'We'd have to give iodine tablets to half of Rosyth if more nuclear subs come here'
"The emergency planning would have to involve issues like arrangements to distribute iodine tablets to half the population of Rosyth ..."
www.dunfermlinepress.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
www.dunfermlinepress.com/news/2560688...
Say no to Trident
It puts a giant target on our backs here in Fife
Say no to Trident
It puts a giant target on our backs here in Fife
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"What if one of YOUR favorite politicians/celebrities/etc is on the list?" Did you all not notice how quickly we dropped Neil Gaiman when we found out about the things he did? Do you know how beloved that guy used to be and how loathed he is now? I think that right there should answer your question.
November 13, 2025 at 5:58 AM
"What if one of YOUR favorite politicians/celebrities/etc is on the list?" Did you all not notice how quickly we dropped Neil Gaiman when we found out about the things he did? Do you know how beloved that guy used to be and how loathed he is now? I think that right there should answer your question.
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Plumbers are worth £90 an hour, corporate lawyers are billed at £1000 an hour. Resident doctors deserve £22.
November 14, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Plumbers are worth £90 an hour, corporate lawyers are billed at £1000 an hour. Resident doctors deserve £22.