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@MaelysD
@maelysd.bsky.social
Trying to be European, centrist, critical, ecologist. Not always succeeding
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It will be on display at the British Museum from Sept 26 to May 27 while the 7th century Sutton Hoo hoard, 20 of the 12th century Lewis Chessmen and other treasures from the BM will go to Caen and Rouen. And the 1000th birthday of a certain William is coming up. Vive l’entente amicale! End
July 11, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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The ministry called on all Togolese to check the authenticity of scholarship offers and contact the relevant ministry for reliable information before setting off abroad, particularly to Russia.
May 2, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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The Health Sectrtary is a good place to start, to see the extent of the *snouts in troughs*
December 21, 2024 at 1:18 PM
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…what is going on, I write about it and a few other bits and bobs twice a week:

jujuliagrace.substack.com
Call To Action | Dr Julia Grace Patterson💙 | Substack
I am very concerned about what UK politicians are doing to the NHS, and so I have decided to write about it! This is my personal newsletter, sharing my perspectives +important info about the NHS and m...
jujuliagrace.substack.com
December 16, 2024 at 11:58 AM
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…the NHS is being taken away from us essentially; turned into something barely functional, which will only be used by those who cannot afford private treatment. It’s a nightmare.

You’re not stupid, you’re not ignorant, but this info has not been shared with you. If you’d like to understand …
December 16, 2024 at 11:58 AM
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I've read a couple of great books on the collapse of the British Car industry (British Leyland Motor Corporation 1968-2005 and The British Car Industry: Our Part in its downfall). It's staggering how these things are repeating themselves. It was a miracle BL sold anything at all.
March 11, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Having worked in the US and UK for over a decade each in the tech industry, the main difference is managerial and executive competence.

My theory is that it's a consequence of the class system and public schools leading to a smaller talent pool. Plus, the confusing of 'leadership' and management.
March 11, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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See also: British aircraft manufacturing industry. Partly killed off by British airlines tightly specifying what kinds of aircraft they wanted, getting it horrifically wrong, and then just switching to Boeing and leaving the carnage behind them. (E.g., see the VC 10.)
March 11, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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As someone who works in the sector, it still amazes me that so many bad managers fail upwards. And, the ones who are on the ground making it all work, to the detriment of their health, hardly ever get the recognition & £ they deserve.
March 11, 2025 at 6:47 PM