@shama123.bsky.social
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I know that my attempt to boycott the billionaires might sound silly. After ditching Amazon and Meta, I am now fully de-googling too. It is very inconvenient, I know. But If we ALL take a stand, it WILL make a difference.
Here at tools to de-google.
#boycottbillionaires
matomo.org/blog/2022/08...
Here at tools to de-google.
#boycottbillionaires
matomo.org/blog/2022/08...
The Ultimate List of Alternatives to Google Products
Much like a web, with Google products, there’s also a catch. Discover the 46 alternatives to Google products that every business should try.
matomo.org
January 26, 2025 at 1:20 PM
I know that my attempt to boycott the billionaires might sound silly. After ditching Amazon and Meta, I am now fully de-googling too. It is very inconvenient, I know. But If we ALL take a stand, it WILL make a difference.
Here at tools to de-google.
#boycottbillionaires
matomo.org/blog/2022/08...
Here at tools to de-google.
#boycottbillionaires
matomo.org/blog/2022/08...
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How far would western leaders have to go for us to realise that they're fascists?
• Changing their company logos into psuedo-swastikas?
• Enabling the genocide of an entire people?
• Endorsing unapologetic fascist parties?
• Performing Nazi salutes live on stage?
Will we ever believe our eyes?
• Changing their company logos into psuedo-swastikas?
• Enabling the genocide of an entire people?
• Endorsing unapologetic fascist parties?
• Performing Nazi salutes live on stage?
Will we ever believe our eyes?
January 26, 2025 at 1:22 PM
How far would western leaders have to go for us to realise that they're fascists?
• Changing their company logos into psuedo-swastikas?
• Enabling the genocide of an entire people?
• Endorsing unapologetic fascist parties?
• Performing Nazi salutes live on stage?
Will we ever believe our eyes?
• Changing their company logos into psuedo-swastikas?
• Enabling the genocide of an entire people?
• Endorsing unapologetic fascist parties?
• Performing Nazi salutes live on stage?
Will we ever believe our eyes?
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Curse of private equity.
Price of veterinary care hiked.
UK vet/pet services controlled by large companies, prices up 50% since 2015, pet vaccination cost doubled.
Competition watchdog said people overcharged, Govt sacked iCEO, as such sentiments are not conductive to 'growth'.
archive.ph/yR67T
Price of veterinary care hiked.
UK vet/pet services controlled by large companies, prices up 50% since 2015, pet vaccination cost doubled.
Competition watchdog said people overcharged, Govt sacked iCEO, as such sentiments are not conductive to 'growth'.
archive.ph/yR67T
Is private equity behind the surging cost of veterinary care?
Critics of ‘roll up’ strategy say consolidation has stoked price inflation but industry says other factors are at play
www.ft.com
January 26, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Curse of private equity.
Price of veterinary care hiked.
UK vet/pet services controlled by large companies, prices up 50% since 2015, pet vaccination cost doubled.
Competition watchdog said people overcharged, Govt sacked iCEO, as such sentiments are not conductive to 'growth'.
archive.ph/yR67T
Price of veterinary care hiked.
UK vet/pet services controlled by large companies, prices up 50% since 2015, pet vaccination cost doubled.
Competition watchdog said people overcharged, Govt sacked iCEO, as such sentiments are not conductive to 'growth'.
archive.ph/yR67T
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Astounding to me that Saudi Arabia paying for a new Trump Tower in Belgrade doesn’t make this list:
January 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Astounding to me that Saudi Arabia paying for a new Trump Tower in Belgrade doesn’t make this list:
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This is Orwellian (first time for me to ever invoke that term).
Trump administration is calling people in the country "unlawful" who are: immigrants who signed all the paperwork, entered the country legally, and have remained here documented and lawfully.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/23/u...
Trump administration is calling people in the country "unlawful" who are: immigrants who signed all the paperwork, entered the country legally, and have remained here documented and lawfully.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/23/u...
January 24, 2025 at 1:44 PM
This is Orwellian (first time for me to ever invoke that term).
Trump administration is calling people in the country "unlawful" who are: immigrants who signed all the paperwork, entered the country legally, and have remained here documented and lawfully.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/23/u...
Trump administration is calling people in the country "unlawful" who are: immigrants who signed all the paperwork, entered the country legally, and have remained here documented and lawfully.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/23/u...
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January 25, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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As we head into the final week before the inevitable onslaught of horrifying executive orders, please take a minute to think about what you can do for people who will be directly impacted by those orders in your life. Ask yourself what you will do to support just one specific person. Then scale up.
January 11, 2025 at 9:17 PM
As we head into the final week before the inevitable onslaught of horrifying executive orders, please take a minute to think about what you can do for people who will be directly impacted by those orders in your life. Ask yourself what you will do to support just one specific person. Then scale up.
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it's about creating volatile conditions where insider knowledge of policy decisions could be leveraged for market advantage.
The deliberate ambiguity about whether DOGE will rise or fall isn't confusion - it's strategy. 3/3 www.threads.net/@human.ity85...
The deliberate ambiguity about whether DOGE will rise or fall isn't confusion - it's strategy. 3/3 www.threads.net/@human.ity85...
David Day (@human.ity85) on Threads
What we're witnessing with Elon is textbook market manipulation in plain sight. A platform owner turned government official is deliberately creating market confusion around a cryptocurrency that share...
www.threads.net
January 14, 2025 at 1:56 PM
it's about creating volatile conditions where insider knowledge of policy decisions could be leveraged for market advantage.
The deliberate ambiguity about whether DOGE will rise or fall isn't confusion - it's strategy. 3/3 www.threads.net/@human.ity85...
The deliberate ambiguity about whether DOGE will rise or fall isn't confusion - it's strategy. 3/3 www.threads.net/@human.ity85...
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This entire project is *very expliclty* about fully purging black people and women from huge swaths of public life, employment and education.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Far-right pundit rails against women in law enforcement: ‘It’s an absurdity!’
‘If we’re being honest, female cops are absurd. It’s an absurdity. I’m sorry. It’s just ridiculous. It’s cartoonish,’ Matt Walsh ranted on his podcast this week
www.independent.co.uk
January 24, 2025 at 6:27 PM
This entire project is *very expliclty* about fully purging black people and women from huge swaths of public life, employment and education.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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So how’s it going so far?
January 25, 2025 at 7:41 PM
So how’s it going so far?
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FACT: The law requires 30 days notice.✅
FACT: Trump has only been in office for 6 days.✅
W. POST: Trump's firings "appeared" to violate the law.👀
Support fearless, pro-democracy, independent media. www.democracydocket.com/me-subscribe...
FACT: Trump has only been in office for 6 days.✅
W. POST: Trump's firings "appeared" to violate the law.👀
Support fearless, pro-democracy, independent media. www.democracydocket.com/me-subscribe...
January 25, 2025 at 7:55 PM
FACT: The law requires 30 days notice.✅
FACT: Trump has only been in office for 6 days.✅
W. POST: Trump's firings "appeared" to violate the law.👀
Support fearless, pro-democracy, independent media. www.democracydocket.com/me-subscribe...
FACT: Trump has only been in office for 6 days.✅
W. POST: Trump's firings "appeared" to violate the law.👀
Support fearless, pro-democracy, independent media. www.democracydocket.com/me-subscribe...
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Rise and shine, it's the final day of #BigGardenBirdwatch!
Remember, you can still take part even if you haven't signed up.
Help us spread the word: share this post, text someone, or tell the whole table over your Sunday roast.
The more data we get, the better 🧑🔬
Remember, you can still take part even if you haven't signed up.
Help us spread the word: share this post, text someone, or tell the whole table over your Sunday roast.
The more data we get, the better 🧑🔬
January 26, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Rise and shine, it's the final day of #BigGardenBirdwatch!
Remember, you can still take part even if you haven't signed up.
Help us spread the word: share this post, text someone, or tell the whole table over your Sunday roast.
The more data we get, the better 🧑🔬
Remember, you can still take part even if you haven't signed up.
Help us spread the word: share this post, text someone, or tell the whole table over your Sunday roast.
The more data we get, the better 🧑🔬
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Police intimidate Palestinian protesters criticalmassmag.org/190125-news-...
Police intimidate Palestinian protesters - Critical Mass Magazine
Peaceful protesters in London were kettled by the police and then many arrested for exercising their right to protest.
criticalmassmag.org
January 26, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Police intimidate Palestinian protesters criticalmassmag.org/190125-news-...
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David Jobbins reflects on 45 years of the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch, revealing devastating declines in once-common garden birds. Here, he examines the possible causes of this collapse. ⤵️
The truth about garden bird decline revealed by Essex birdwatcher
An Essex amateur naturalist who has monitored garden birds for four decades describes his worrying findings
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 23, 2025 at 9:47 PM
David Jobbins reflects on 45 years of the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch, revealing devastating declines in once-common garden birds. Here, he examines the possible causes of this collapse. ⤵️
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Follow @bylinesnetwork.co.uk? Awesome, thank you.
How about helping us sustain and grow what we do? Citizen journalism is the future and it needs support. Every penny counts.
chuffed.org/project/byli...
How about helping us sustain and grow what we do? Citizen journalism is the future and it needs support. Every penny counts.
chuffed.org/project/byli...
Support powerful citizen journalism - we need it now, more than ever
At a time when billionaires and oligarchs own the majority of our press, when local journalism is in decline, and social media is rife with misinformation and abuse, there has never been a greater nee...
chuffed.org
January 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Follow @bylinesnetwork.co.uk? Awesome, thank you.
How about helping us sustain and grow what we do? Citizen journalism is the future and it needs support. Every penny counts.
chuffed.org/project/byli...
How about helping us sustain and grow what we do? Citizen journalism is the future and it needs support. Every penny counts.
chuffed.org/project/byli...
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A book by @carolinebiggs.bsky.social
“The Spinning House” relates the horror of how Cambridge University had the power to detain townswomen on mere suspicion of immorality, without evidence or trial. Read more here ⤵️
#HiddenHistory
“The Spinning House” relates the horror of how Cambridge University had the power to detain townswomen on mere suspicion of immorality, without evidence or trial. Read more here ⤵️
#HiddenHistory
The truth about the women locked up by Cambridge University
Cambridge University proctors used to be permitted to lock up local townswomen for no more reason than suspicion of ‘immorality’
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 19, 2025 at 9:11 PM
A book by @carolinebiggs.bsky.social
“The Spinning House” relates the horror of how Cambridge University had the power to detain townswomen on mere suspicion of immorality, without evidence or trial. Read more here ⤵️
#HiddenHistory
“The Spinning House” relates the horror of how Cambridge University had the power to detain townswomen on mere suspicion of immorality, without evidence or trial. Read more here ⤵️
#HiddenHistory
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Absolutely brilliant article by our very own @fbpech.bsky.social
Very real, very honest, and none of it is acceptable!
sussexbylines.co.uk/news/health-...
Very real, very honest, and none of it is acceptable!
sussexbylines.co.uk/news/health-...
Clouds over Britain: why the nation feels low
The years of austerity have been brutal for those living on or below the poverty line, and there is no evidence that things will change soon
sussexbylines.co.uk
January 16, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Absolutely brilliant article by our very own @fbpech.bsky.social
Very real, very honest, and none of it is acceptable!
sussexbylines.co.uk/news/health-...
Very real, very honest, and none of it is acceptable!
sussexbylines.co.uk/news/health-...
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The RSPB estimate 38 million birds have vanished from UK skies in the past 60 years. But it's not just birds that have vanished.
Our children may think today's numbers of birds, mammals & insects is normal. But as Mike Mayhew tells us, it's really not.
Our children may think today's numbers of birds, mammals & insects is normal. But as Mike Mayhew tells us, it's really not.
Recalling biodiversity: one man’s witness to its shocking decline
We need to capture the memories of the eldest members of our communities if we want to restore ecological abundance to the UK
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 25, 2025 at 9:56 AM
The RSPB estimate 38 million birds have vanished from UK skies in the past 60 years. But it's not just birds that have vanished.
Our children may think today's numbers of birds, mammals & insects is normal. But as Mike Mayhew tells us, it's really not.
Our children may think today's numbers of birds, mammals & insects is normal. But as Mike Mayhew tells us, it's really not.
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We're proud to republish - with his permission - an important piece by the outstanding academic and political commentator
@timothysnyder.bsky.social on why the US needs a 'loyal opposition'
@timothysnyder.bsky.social on why the US needs a 'loyal opposition'
Shadow Cabinet: why the US needs one now
A 'loyal opposition' to Trump's rule by the wealthy few is vital. New visions for a better America must be generated
sussexbylines.co.uk
January 24, 2025 at 6:53 PM
We're proud to republish - with his permission - an important piece by the outstanding academic and political commentator
@timothysnyder.bsky.social on why the US needs a 'loyal opposition'
@timothysnyder.bsky.social on why the US needs a 'loyal opposition'
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Seedy Sunday, the UK's longest-running seed swap, is a celebration of gardening, growing and nature with a special focus on the humble seed | Ali Ghanimi
Swap, Grow, Repeat. It’s time for Seedy Sunday!
Seedy Sunday, the UK's longest-running seed swap, is a celebration of gardening, growing and nature with a special focus on the humble seed
sussexbylines.co.uk
January 26, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Seedy Sunday, the UK's longest-running seed swap, is a celebration of gardening, growing and nature with a special focus on the humble seed | Ali Ghanimi
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Donald Trump in the White House: a relationship with a dishonest sexual predator and convicted criminal isn't a relationship. It's abuse | Richard Hall
It is time to end the special relationship with Trump
Donald Trump in the White House: a relationship with a dishonest sexual predator and convicted criminal isn't a relationship. It's abuse
centralbylines.co.uk
January 26, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Donald Trump in the White House: a relationship with a dishonest sexual predator and convicted criminal isn't a relationship. It's abuse | Richard Hall
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Wildlife loss is prominent in Greater Manchester. Why is this happening, and is there anything we can do to prevent further loss? | Lily Peach
@ryebankfields.bsky.social
@ryebankfielders.bsky.social
northwestbylines.co.uk/environment/...
@ryebankfields.bsky.social
@ryebankfielders.bsky.social
northwestbylines.co.uk/environment/...
Climate change is affecting our wildlife. Can we help nature?
Wildlife loss is prominent in Greater Manchester. Why is this happening, and is there anything we can do to prevent further loss?
northwestbylines.co.uk
January 26, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Wildlife loss is prominent in Greater Manchester. Why is this happening, and is there anything we can do to prevent further loss? | Lily Peach
@ryebankfields.bsky.social
@ryebankfielders.bsky.social
northwestbylines.co.uk/environment/...
@ryebankfields.bsky.social
@ryebankfielders.bsky.social
northwestbylines.co.uk/environment/...
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Trump and Brexit Britain - Our newsletter at Reboot Britain
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January 23, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Trump and Brexit Britain - Our newsletter at Reboot Britain
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#Trump #Europe #Brexit