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little-mice-in-sky.bsky.social
@gilduran.com not sure if you came across this perfect example of framing , truth sandwich even, by Rasmus Jarlov. He only had to say it once.
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Danish Politician Accuses Stephen Miller of Having ‘Mentality of a Rapist’ Towards Greenland in Shocking MS NOW Interview
Alex Witt offered up an on-air disclaimer after a member of Denmark's parliament made a shocking statement about chief White House aid Stephen Miller.
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February 15, 2026 at 1:17 AM
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datacontroversies.bsky.social
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Ho ho ho
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February 13, 2026 at 11:44 PM
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edinburghminute.com
BREAKING NEWS: Edinburgh councillors have thrown out plans for a ‘green’ data centre at South Gyle. There was cross-party agreement in refusing the plan, with concerns about ‘how it affects the climate emergency’ and ‘how emissions could be minimised’.
edinburghminute.com
February 4, 2026 at 1:49 PM
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walkhighlands.co.uk
Scotland’s world-class outdoor access rights are being pushed to breaking point due to a collapse in investment in staff and paths - report from @ramblersscotland.bsky.social
Survey reveals collapse in funding for paths and outdoor access
Scotland’s world-class outdoor access rights are being pushed to breaking point due to a collapse in investment in staff and paths, a new report has revealed today.   Since 2003, people in Scotland...
www.walkhighlands.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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walkhighlands.co.uk
Mountain Aid is returning with another Skills for the Hills Day to be held at Stirling University on 7 March.

The day will bring together hillwalkers, climbers, and outdoor organisations for a full programme of inspiring talks...

www.walkhighlands.co.uk/news/free-sk...
Free Skills for the Hills Day on 7 March
Mountain Aid is returning with another Skills for the Hills Day to be held at Stirling University on 7 March. Search and Rescue Dog (Photo: SARDA Southern Scotland) The day will bring together ...
www.walkhighlands.co.uk
January 13, 2026 at 12:05 PM
little-mice-in-sky.bsky.social
@walkhighlands.co.uk some might call it a grey day. I call it a Silver day. Stunning little hike towards Stùc a' Chroin. The weather was unstable so we just walked past the Bothy - Always acknowledge the Well of the Cailleach.
Umber by ruins of an old settlement by Arivurichardich Bothy Barren glen by Kellie Water Stream by Arivurichardich Bothy View of a reservoir below Meall Odhar
January 24, 2026 at 5:39 PM
little-mice-in-sky.bsky.social
Big pile up on Morningside @edinreporter.bsky.social
December 31, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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rebeccabonnington.bsky.social
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#substack #skybooks @emergingwriters.bsky.social @edinburghbookshop.bsky.social
Organic Jim
Letters From Morningside
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December 27, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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superwuster.bsky.social
Netflix? Paramount? They are both terrible for Warner Bros
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/o...
Opinion | Netflix? Paramount? They’re Both Terrible for Warner Bros.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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datacontroversies.bsky.social
www.businessinsider.com/ai-tools-are...
AI tools are 'deskilling' workers, philosophy professor says
A philosophy professor warns that AI reliance is weakening workers' judgment, creativity, and problem-solving.
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November 29, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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anneapplebaum.bsky.social
The Ukrainian front is not about to collapse. But the Russians want you to think that
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 28, 2025
The frontline in Ukraine is not facing imminent collapse despite recent Russian gains and Kremlin assertions.
understandingwar.org
November 29, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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carolecadwalla.bsky.social
Read this.

A scrappy indie outlet standing up to Farage’s bullyboy lawyers in a way that should shame better-funded outlets
November 28, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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anneapplebaum.bsky.social
the price of populism
anneapplebaum.bsky.social Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.bsky.social · Nov 25
"By 2025, Brexit had reduced UK GDP by 6% to 8%, with the impact accumulating gradually over time. We estimate that investment was reduced by between 12% and 18%, employment by 3% to 4% and productivity by 3% to 4%"

Read the Stanford report:
siepr.stanford.edu/publications...
The Economic Impact of Brexit
Other
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November 25, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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harbingermedia.bsky.social
On a new 💾 @techwontsave.us 💾 @gilduran.com joins @parismarx.com to discuss how Peter Thiel’s bizarre obsession with the antichrist is really a desperate and embarrassing attempt to divert attention from his own misdeeds.

www.techwontsave.us/episode/303_... 🔶
November 23, 2025 at 2:43 PM
little-mice-in-sky.bsky.social
York to Newcastle Coach K is definitely not the quiet carriage on a Saturday night. It's somehow comforting to see,well hear, people who are not miserable and enjoying their evening.

Between 2007 and 2010 I used to commute between York and Newcastle and I reminisced about it.
November 15, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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gilduran.com
Venture capitalists want to eat the world.

The playbook: identify a target, flood it with capital, capture the system, cash out.

Today, their target is American democracy—and they're betting big on Trump.

My conversation with @catherinebracy.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw_W...
'Fentanyl Capitalism': How Tech Venture Capital Is Eating the World | Catherine Bracy x Gil Duran
YouTube video by The Nerd Reich with Gil Duran
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November 5, 2025 at 7:45 PM
little-mice-in-sky.bsky.social
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social

Why Amn't I surprised?
Solving climate change and Team/AI/Azure don't really mix well.

www.gatesnotes.com/work/save-li...
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October 28, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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edinburghbusiness.bsky.social
As the clocks go back and darker winter nights draw in, news that secondhand record store, Umbrella Vinyl is seeking to bring some sunshine to our lives www.businesslifeedinburgh.com/post/umbrell...
Umbrella Vinyl launches 'Sunshine Sundays'
Umbrella Vinyl, on Valleyfield Street, is bringing a ray of sunshine to the darker months with the launch of 'Sunshine Sundays'. Starting on Sunday 2 November, the secondhand-vinyl shop will transform...
www.businesslifeedinburgh.com
October 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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natlibscot.bsky.social
We're excited to be taking part in the Family History Fair at Edinburgh Central Library today. Come and find us on the balcony to hear how @natlibscot can help with your family history research - and browse maps from the World Wars.
table with maps and staff from National Library of Scotland maps team
October 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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walkhighlands.co.uk
It’s perfection right now - but on what summit?
October 14, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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calderwook.bsky.social
Here is the report I'm referencing.
spokes.org.uk SpokesLothian @spokes.org.uk · Sep 11
#EdinWebcast

#CCWEL 12-month monitoring--> democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/s8...

History--> www.spokes.org.uk/2022/02/ccwe...

Result-->
🚶satisfaction up
🚲greatly up
trader support hugely up
retail spending up

#CllrMacinnes suggests using this as example to other local communities
Officer: 👍
4. Main report 4.1 The results of the 12 month post-implementation monitoring are detailed in Appendix 1. 4.2 Key findings include: 4.2.1 The number of people cycling on affected streets has continued to increase since the interim monitoring period when compared to pre-implementation baseline levels, weekday cycling levels have at least doubled on Roseburn Terrace, Haymarket Terrace, Melville Street and St David Street, compared to only modest increases on unaffected streets such as Dalry Road. Increases have been even greater at the weekend; 4.2.2 The increase in weekday cycling is less pronounced when compared with pre-covid figures from 2018, most likely due to the decrease in overall journey numbers associated with the increase in flexible working, however weekend figures and the modal share for cycling at all times have increased considerably since 2018; 4.2.3 Pedestrian satisfaction on key streets has remained notably higher than during baseline surveys; 4 Transport and Environment Committee – Thursday 11 September 4.2.4 The vast majority of pedestrians and shoppers (over 95%) interviewed on affected streets had travelled by sustainable modes; 4.2.5 Most residents who took part in the household survey support the scheme and the level of support has continued to increase since pre-implementation (49%) and interim monitoring (64%) to 68%. Meanwhile the level of opposition has fallen from 11% to 7%; 4.2.6 The proportion of residents living near the scheme who cycle as their main mode of travel to work has continued to increase from 8% during baseline monitoring, to 12% at 6 months monitoring and 15% at 12 months monitoring. If residents who work from home are removed, the increase is even larger, more than doubling from 8% to 18%; 4.2.7 Residents’ satisfaction with the public realm and the availability of parking spaces remained higher than during baseline monitoring; 4.2.8 The proportion of traders who support the scheme appears to have increased from only 14% during baseline monitoring, to 60% at the 12 months monitoring; although it should be noted that the trader survey had very low response rates, so these results are not necessarily representative; 4.2.9 The number of vacant premises has reduced by three on Roseburn Terrace and increased by one on Haymarket Terrace (not counting Rosebery House). This compares favourably with control locations of Gorgie Road and Dalry Road, where the number of vacant premises has increased by one and four respectively; 4.2.10 Levels of vehicular traffic on routes affected by the CCWEL project and parallel alternative routes are similar to those seen in 2020; with decreases on certain streets such as Coltbridge Terrace and Roseburn Place, where restrictions have been imposed, and increases on some parallel streets such as Henderland Road and Drumsheugh Gardens, to which some traffic has re-routed; 4.2.11 However overall traffic levels have decreased considerably since before the Covid-19 pandemic, with weekday traffic at key locations down by around 27% compared to 2018. This suggests that overall traffic in the city centre has fallen considerably, most likely due to the combined impact of the increase in flexible working, and the various changes to the city centre network, such as the tram extension to Newhaven, the Low Emission Zone and the CCWEL project itself. Thus the impact of any localised increases is likely to be very small when compared to pre-pandemic levels; and 4.2.12 Analysis of spending data by Mastercard found evidence of 20% higher retail spending in areas affected by the CCWEL project than in areas not affected by the project. Councillor Macinnes speaking Officer says very successful monitoring report, which they will use in other local communities, though each area always comes up with their own concerns
October 13, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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andrew.sharpe.scot
Great to see publicly owned ScotRail doing its bit for the half term next week. £50 Family Pass, allows for 1 week of unlimited travel across Scotland for up to two adults and four children 👏

www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/7-da...
7 days of unlimited ScotRail travel for families this half term
Ahead of the October holidays, ScotRail has launched a Family Pass to help make travel more affordable.
www.railadvent.co.uk
October 12, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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walkhighlands.co.uk
Scotland really desperately needs a Scottish Paths Fund like this.
ramblersscotland.bsky.social Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · Oct 8
🌳Scotland needs Paths Into Nature!🚶

We’ve launched an ambitious joint manifesto ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election, backed by 7 partner orgs in Scottish Outdoor Recreation Alliance.

Our goal? ✅ Make Scotland’s world-class access rights an everyday reality for all!

ramblers.org.uk/scotmanifesto
October 11, 2025 at 10:37 AM
little-mice-in-sky.bsky.social
@blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk

Not even how many people are deterred from even starting to cycle. I am a confident urban cyclist (Chiswick Roundabout, hanger lane roundabout , New bridge, even Glasgow....). But potholes are my bane.

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It hurt when I crashed my bike into a pothole – and it taught me the true price of austerity | George Monbiot
Fixing that hole could have cost under £100; the cost of not doing so is limitless. My prang highlights the neoliberal folly of false economies, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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October 4, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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carolecadwalla.bsky.social
What do you do when your media org is captured? You start your own.

Introducing....The Nerve!!! @thenerve-news.bsky.social

We're all-female, journalist-owned & launching next week.

Please help us build a truly independent, progressive new media!👊👊👊
pressgazette.co.uk Press Gazette @pressgazette.co.uk · Sep 26
Former Observer big-hitters inc @carolecadwalla.bsky.social launch new title The Nerve with redundancy payouts

After Observer sale: "We decided to launch a title that the journalists themselves would own, that would be truly independent"
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Former Observer big-hitters launch new title with redundancy payouts
Five former Observer journalists including Carole Cadwalladr have launched their own culture publication using their redundancy money.
pressgazette.co.uk
September 26, 2025 at 11:03 AM