Maria O
@morct1.bsky.social
Love playing and watching tennis, love cooking, love travelling.
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Books are the answer, not the problem.
November 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Books are the answer, not the problem.
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A self-portrait by legendary Mexican artist Frida Kahlo sold for $54.66 million (€47.34m ) in New York yesterday, setting a new record for the price of a painting by a woman, the auction house Sotheby's said
Frida Kahlo painting auctions for $54.6m
A self-portrait by legendary Mexican artist Frida Kahlo sold for $54.66 million (€47.34m ) in New York yesterday, setting a new record for the price of a painting by a woman, the auction house Sotheby...
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November 21, 2025 at 8:58 AM
A self-portrait by legendary Mexican artist Frida Kahlo sold for $54.66 million (€47.34m ) in New York yesterday, setting a new record for the price of a painting by a woman, the auction house Sotheby's said
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The people who make Shein's clothes labor for ten to twelve hours per day (in violation of China's labor laws), some up to seven days a week, and earn as little as 15 to 30 cents per t-shirt.
![Excerpt from a BBC article: ""We usually work, 10, 11 or 12 hours a day," says a 49-year-old woman from Jiangxi unwilling to give her name. "On Sundays we work around three hours less."
She is in an alleyway, where a dozen people are huddled around a row of bulletin boards.
They are reading the job ads on the board, while examining the stitching on a pair of chinos draped over it.
This is Shein's supply chain. The factories are contracted to make clothes on order - some small, some big. If the chinos are a hit, orders will ramp up and so must production. Factories then hire temporary workers to meet the demand their permanent staff cannot fulfil.
The migrant worker from Jiangxi is looking for a short-term contract - and the chinos are an option.
"We earn so little. The cost of living is now so high," she says, adding that she hopes to make enough to send back to her two children who are living with their grandparents.
"We get paid per piece," she explains. "It depends how difficult the item is. Something simple like a t-shirt is one-two yuan [less than a dollar] per piece and I can make around a dozen in an hour.""](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ks3gpa6ftoyaq7hmf6c4qx4c/bafkreiber7g4o5pujmzmjjzsp5dkz7blfexburuwjispfpv6dki7akjb7a@jpeg)
November 20, 2025 at 12:07 AM
The people who make Shein's clothes labor for ten to twelve hours per day (in violation of China's labor laws), some up to seven days a week, and earn as little as 15 to 30 cents per t-shirt.
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Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
Closing Central Madrid To Cars Resulted In 9.5% Boost To Retail Spending, Finds Bank Analysis
City of Madrid significantly boosted the takings of its shops and restaurants last Christmas by banning cars from the CBD, finds an analysis by Spain's second largest bank.
www.forbes.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
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Every time the site that was Twitter goes down, I always think it won't come back.
November 18, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Every time the site that was Twitter goes down, I always think it won't come back.
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Troy the parrot: Dublin Zoo name bird after Republic of Ireland’s hat-trick hero
Troy the parrot: Dublin Zoo name bird after Republic of Ireland’s hat-trick hero
Critically endangered parrot species named in honour of Troy Parrott after his remarkable displays help team reach World Cup play-offs
www.irishtimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Troy the parrot: Dublin Zoo name bird after Republic of Ireland’s hat-trick hero
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God bless Troy Parrot.
November 13, 2025 at 9:42 PM
God bless Troy Parrot.
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An exhibition of fossils, said to be the biggest of its kind in the country, has been opened at University College Cork by the Taoiseach Micheál Martin
Dinosaur exhibition opened by Taoiseach in Cork
An exhibition of fossils, said to be the biggest of its kind in the country, has been opened at University College Cork by the Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
An exhibition of fossils, said to be the biggest of its kind in the country, has been opened at University College Cork by the Taoiseach Micheál Martin
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An unexpected piece of Dublin history
#speirgoirm
#speirgoirm
November 14, 2025 at 10:01 PM
An unexpected piece of Dublin history
#speirgoirm
#speirgoirm
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Dubai chocolate?
[Checks price]
Dunotbai chocolate
[Checks price]
Dunotbai chocolate
November 15, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Dubai chocolate?
[Checks price]
Dunotbai chocolate
[Checks price]
Dunotbai chocolate
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#journorequest - anyone in Ireland going out for dinner on Christmas day (or staying in a hotel and having dinner there) and would like to chat to me for a piece. DM if any thoughts. Shares appreciated. #Christmas2025 #Christmas #restaurant
November 15, 2025 at 10:16 AM
#journorequest - anyone in Ireland going out for dinner on Christmas day (or staying in a hotel and having dinner there) and would like to chat to me for a piece. DM if any thoughts. Shares appreciated. #Christmas2025 #Christmas #restaurant
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Ireland is the first country in the world whose people have voted to elect three women as Presidents.
#MaryRobinson
#MaryMcAleese
#CatherineConnolly 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
#MaryRobinson
#MaryMcAleese
#CatherineConnolly 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
November 11, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Ireland is the first country in the world whose people have voted to elect three women as Presidents.
#MaryRobinson
#MaryMcAleese
#CatherineConnolly 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
#MaryRobinson
#MaryMcAleese
#CatherineConnolly 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
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#CorkTraffic Reports of heavy flooding in Carrigaline from the Corner House, to Bank of Ireland. Road has been closed as a result of flooding.
November 11, 2025 at 11:42 AM
#CorkTraffic Reports of heavy flooding in Carrigaline from the Corner House, to Bank of Ireland. Road has been closed as a result of flooding.
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Catherine Connolly will be declared Ireland's tenth president at an inauguration ceremony taking place in Dublin Castle | Follow live
Connolly arrives at Dublin Castle for inauguration
Follow live updates as Catherine Connolly is officially sworn in as the tenth President of Ireland.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Catherine Connolly will be declared Ireland's tenth president at an inauguration ceremony taking place in Dublin Castle | Follow live
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Live: Catherine Connolly set to be inaugurated as Ireland’s 10th president
Live: Catherine Connolly set to be inaugurated as Ireland’s 10th president
Connolly has pledged to focus on peace, neutrality and climate change during her term
www.irishtimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Live: Catherine Connolly set to be inaugurated as Ireland’s 10th president
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France is at war with Shein. We should copy its tactics to defeat fast fashion | Nicole Lipman
France is at war with Shein. We should copy its tactics to defeat fast fashion | Nicole Lipman
The dirt-cheap clothing company has opened its first permanent store in Paris – and politicians and workers have united against it, says writer Nicole Lipman
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:53 AM
France is at war with Shein. We should copy its tactics to defeat fast fashion | Nicole Lipman
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It’s great to live in a country where your president gets an informal public guard of honor of Bernese Mountain dogs and their owners as he travels out of the official residence for his last day in office. #SpeirGorm he is so popular he appears in children’s books and even as a tea cosy
President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina are preparing to leave Áras an Uachtaráin for the final time this evening as his term comes to an end.
Catherine Connolly will be inaugurated tomorrow as Ireland’s next president.
#VMNews
Catherine Connolly will be inaugurated tomorrow as Ireland’s next president.
#VMNews
November 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
It’s great to live in a country where your president gets an informal public guard of honor of Bernese Mountain dogs and their owners as he travels out of the official residence for his last day in office. #SpeirGorm he is so popular he appears in children’s books and even as a tea cosy
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The National Centre for the Circular Economy has said consumption of textiles in Ireland is currently double the EU average
Bursting at the seams: Irish problem with textile waste
The National Centre for the Circular Economy has said Ireland will need more resources to adequately deal with textile waste.
www.rte.ie
November 10, 2025 at 6:50 AM
The National Centre for the Circular Economy has said consumption of textiles in Ireland is currently double the EU average
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I've started referring to chilled red wine from France
as "Frigid Bordeaux" RS
as "Frigid Bordeaux" RS
November 9, 2025 at 8:32 PM
I've started referring to chilled red wine from France
as "Frigid Bordeaux" RS
as "Frigid Bordeaux" RS
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Elena Rybakina is the first woman to hit 500+ aces in a single season since Karolina Pliskova in 2016.
Ending 2025 with 516 aces.
That serve is utterly incredible.
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Ending 2025 with 516 aces.
That serve is utterly incredible.
🇰🇿🩵
November 8, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Elena Rybakina is the first woman to hit 500+ aces in a single season since Karolina Pliskova in 2016.
Ending 2025 with 516 aces.
That serve is utterly incredible.
🇰🇿🩵
Ending 2025 with 516 aces.
That serve is utterly incredible.
🇰🇿🩵
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Hey kids, we are a small Irish family business.
We make lovely things by hand.
Could you buy something so we can pay for our Christmas packaging?
Thanks a mill.
#Boycottamazon
#shoplocal
slated.ie
Reposts would be fabulous.
#SLATED
We make lovely things by hand.
Could you buy something so we can pay for our Christmas packaging?
Thanks a mill.
#Boycottamazon
#shoplocal
slated.ie
Reposts would be fabulous.
#SLATED
November 7, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Hey kids, we are a small Irish family business.
We make lovely things by hand.
Could you buy something so we can pay for our Christmas packaging?
Thanks a mill.
#Boycottamazon
#shoplocal
slated.ie
Reposts would be fabulous.
#SLATED
We make lovely things by hand.
Could you buy something so we can pay for our Christmas packaging?
Thanks a mill.
#Boycottamazon
#shoplocal
slated.ie
Reposts would be fabulous.
#SLATED
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There's no quicker way to kill a community than to drive out the young people. That's exactly what short term rentals do to places like the Gaeltacht. If young people have nowhere to rent locally they leave.
It's a problem for any small community that's attractive to tourists.
It's a problem for any small community that's attractive to tourists.
An 88 percent increase in the number of whole homes to rent in Gaeltacht areas on Airbnb – in just six years
'The history of the Gaeltachts as places of radical and forward thinking gets forgotten now when they've become a holiday destination,' say @CnaG
www.ontheditch.com/airbnb-expan...
'The history of the Gaeltachts as places of radical and forward thinking gets forgotten now when they've become a holiday destination,' say @CnaG
www.ontheditch.com/airbnb-expan...
Airbnb Gaeltacht expansionism: 88 percent listings increase
To truly understand Airbnb expansionism in Ireland look to the Gaeltacht.
www.ontheditch.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:16 PM
There's no quicker way to kill a community than to drive out the young people. That's exactly what short term rentals do to places like the Gaeltacht. If young people have nowhere to rent locally they leave.
It's a problem for any small community that's attractive to tourists.
It's a problem for any small community that's attractive to tourists.