Suki Sharples
@suki74.bsky.social
Retired primary head, love making music, drinking coffee, Baroque music, sunshine, birdwatching and Crete
# winterwatch
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January 23, 2025 at 8:04 PM
# winterwatch
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NEW: If people like Alexei Navalny "are willing to risk imprisonment, torture, and death to resist an evil empire, there is no excuse for us to back down from standing up for truth and principle" in the United States.
www.thebulwark.com/p/even-in-de...
www.thebulwark.com/p/even-in-de...
Even in Death, Navalny Still Threatens the Putin Regime
The opposition leader’s posthumous memoir is a chronicle of a death foretold.
www.thebulwark.com
January 13, 2025 at 5:33 PM
NEW: If people like Alexei Navalny "are willing to risk imprisonment, torture, and death to resist an evil empire, there is no excuse for us to back down from standing up for truth and principle" in the United States.
www.thebulwark.com/p/even-in-de...
www.thebulwark.com/p/even-in-de...
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We already knew - but here’s the confirmation. War criminal.
January 14, 2025 at 2:59 PM
We already knew - but here’s the confirmation. War criminal.
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In 1968 Finland banned for profit education, the few private schools that exist in Finland have to reinvest any profit they make or pay it back to parents.
It has been in the Top 3 in education for the last 20 years.
There should be no profit in education or healthcare.
It has been in the Top 3 in education for the last 20 years.
There should be no profit in education or healthcare.
January 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
In 1968 Finland banned for profit education, the few private schools that exist in Finland have to reinvest any profit they make or pay it back to parents.
It has been in the Top 3 in education for the last 20 years.
There should be no profit in education or healthcare.
It has been in the Top 3 in education for the last 20 years.
There should be no profit in education or healthcare.
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Aussie PM to Elon Musk: Don’t meddle in our election
“Australian elections are a matter for Australians,” Anthony Albanese said
www.politico.eu/article/aust...
“Australian elections are a matter for Australians,” Anthony Albanese said
www.politico.eu/article/aust...
Aussie PM to Elon Musk: Don’t meddle in our election
“Australian elections are a matter for Australians,” Anthony Albanese said.
www.politico.eu
January 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Aussie PM to Elon Musk: Don’t meddle in our election
“Australian elections are a matter for Australians,” Anthony Albanese said
www.politico.eu/article/aust...
“Australian elections are a matter for Australians,” Anthony Albanese said
www.politico.eu/article/aust...
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You can read more about the terrible decisions happening in the corridors of power, and how Indie SAGE offered an alternative approach here, in Marres and Barragán’s article: 8/8
journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1...
journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1...
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January 14, 2025 at 11:43 AM
You can read more about the terrible decisions happening in the corridors of power, and how Indie SAGE offered an alternative approach here, in Marres and Barragán’s article: 8/8
journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1...
journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1...
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The point isn’t to pat ourselves on the back because we have it better. It’s to remember that if people like Navalny are willing to risk imprisonment, torture, and death to resist an evil empire, there is no excuse for us to back down.
Even in Death, Navalny Still Threatens the Putin Regime
The opposition leader’s posthumous memoir is a chronicle of a death foretold.
www.thebulwark.com
January 14, 2025 at 4:59 AM
The point isn’t to pat ourselves on the back because we have it better. It’s to remember that if people like Navalny are willing to risk imprisonment, torture, and death to resist an evil empire, there is no excuse for us to back down.
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"The COVID-19 pandemic, as best as we can tell, took more than 20 million lives, cost $16 trillion, kept 1.6 billion children out of school, and pushed some 130 million people into poverty. And it’s not over"
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
COVID 5 years later: Learning from a pandemic many are forgetting
Five years after SARS-CoV-2 surfaced, scientists reflect and look ahead to the next threat
www.science.org
January 14, 2025 at 9:33 AM
"The COVID-19 pandemic, as best as we can tell, took more than 20 million lives, cost $16 trillion, kept 1.6 billion children out of school, and pushed some 130 million people into poverty. And it’s not over"
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
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I’d recommend everyone regardless of medical risk bring a mask on your airplane journey, a disinfectant wipe to clean the seat you’re in and hand sanitizer.
It’s going to be on you alone to protect your health.
Warning signs are everywhere.
It’s going to be on you alone to protect your health.
Warning signs are everywhere.
December 27, 2024 at 7:46 PM
I’d recommend everyone regardless of medical risk bring a mask on your airplane journey, a disinfectant wipe to clean the seat you’re in and hand sanitizer.
It’s going to be on you alone to protect your health.
Warning signs are everywhere.
It’s going to be on you alone to protect your health.
Warning signs are everywhere.
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The United States is the only developed country in the world without universal health coverage for all of its citizens - and YES that's absolutely shameful, especially for the most wealthy nation on the planet
FACT: The United States is the only developed country in the world without universal health coverage for all of its citizens - and that's absolutely shameful, especially for the most wealthy nation on the planet.
#HealthCareForAll
#HealthCareForAll
December 28, 2024 at 6:31 AM
The United States is the only developed country in the world without universal health coverage for all of its citizens - and YES that's absolutely shameful, especially for the most wealthy nation on the planet
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For reference, this was the most recent water company report I was referring to: #privatisation, a few profit and rest of us pay
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
December 28, 2024 at 8:43 AM
For reference, this was the most recent water company report I was referring to: #privatisation, a few profit and rest of us pay
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Independent Sage enabled me to understand the science behind Covid and the strategies to cope with it - and also what should be done and wasn’t! Amazing group - thank you!
In 2020, I joined what I believe to have been the most important and impactful science communication project I’ve ever had the pleasure of being involved with.
We called it Independent Sage, and we’ve written about it here.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
We called it Independent Sage, and we’ve written about it here.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Independent SAGE as an example of effective public dialogue on scientific research - Nature Protocols
The members of Independent SAGE reflect on their experience in setting up, developing and running a science communication platform and service to the public during the COVID-19 pandemic
www.nature.com
December 14, 2024 at 12:24 PM
Independent Sage enabled me to understand the science behind Covid and the strategies to cope with it - and also what should be done and wasn’t! Amazing group - thank you!
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“Tesla has been named the "deadliest" car brand after an analysis of vehicle fatality rates determined the brand had the highest number of fatal crashes per mile.”
Tesla Named 'Deadliest Car Brand in America' in Bombshell Car Safety Study
Tesla has been named the "deadliest" car brand after an analysis of vehicle fatality rates determined the brand to have the most fatal crashes per mile.
www.latintimes.com
December 6, 2024 at 10:56 AM
“Tesla has been named the "deadliest" car brand after an analysis of vehicle fatality rates determined the brand had the highest number of fatal crashes per mile.”
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Pretty dark, but yup.
November 28, 2024 at 8:14 AM
Pretty dark, but yup.
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Perhaps tonight is a good time to remember that about 19% of NHS staff in England are non-British nationals. They are some of the most hardworking & caring members of our society. They look after our sick & vulnerable & during the pandemic risked their lives to keep us safe
November 28, 2024 at 5:44 PM
Perhaps tonight is a good time to remember that about 19% of NHS staff in England are non-British nationals. They are some of the most hardworking & caring members of our society. They look after our sick & vulnerable & during the pandemic risked their lives to keep us safe
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Mohamed Al Fayed may have raped and abused more than 111 women, say police
Mohamed Al Fayed may have raped and abused more than 111 women, say police
Scale of the criminality would make Fayed, who died last year at the age of 94, one of Britain’s most prolific sex offenders
Police believe Mohamed Al Fayed may have raped and abused more than 111 women over nearly four decades, with his youngest victim…
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2024 at 10:53 PM
Mohamed Al Fayed may have raped and abused more than 111 women, say police
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Happy St Cecilia’s Day to all musicians and music-lovers! 🎶
November 22, 2024 at 4:16 PM
Happy St Cecilia’s Day to all musicians and music-lovers! 🎶
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BREAKING: Downing Street has said the government would fulfill its legal obligations in relation to the ICC after they issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu
November 22, 2024 at 1:17 PM
BREAKING: Downing Street has said the government would fulfill its legal obligations in relation to the ICC after they issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu
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Fox news
I ripped this video from Eleonora Svanberg on X (she’s not on 🦋)
She wrote:
“I'm a PhD student at @UniofOxford and I think I'm living in a fairytale :-)
Foxes playing around in the snow at Magdalen College this morning — absolutely magical!”
She wrote:
“I'm a PhD student at @UniofOxford and I think I'm living in a fairytale :-)
Foxes playing around in the snow at Magdalen College this morning — absolutely magical!”
November 20, 2024 at 9:50 AM
Fox news
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This is great news. Let’s do the water industry next
November 20, 2024 at 7:42 PM
This is great news. Let’s do the water industry next
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Bluesky appears to be doing some great gatekeeper work…
…keeping out the troll kings.
You have our gratitude. 🩵
…keeping out the troll kings.
You have our gratitude. 🩵
November 20, 2024 at 9:23 PM
Bluesky appears to be doing some great gatekeeper work…
…keeping out the troll kings.
You have our gratitude. 🩵
…keeping out the troll kings.
You have our gratitude. 🩵
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I wish they'd quit launching rockets and focus on fixing the planet instead.
Yeah, I know, fat chance.
Yeah, I know, fat chance.
November 20, 2024 at 6:08 AM
I wish they'd quit launching rockets and focus on fixing the planet instead.
Yeah, I know, fat chance.
Yeah, I know, fat chance.
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Joyous news. Ronald Blythe, who died last year aged 100, left his beloved home Bottengoms to the Essex Wildlife Trust. Alongside Roger Deakin's Walnut Tree Farm, it must be one of the most storied properties in England. (Seen this, @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social?)
‘A force for everything he represented’: Ronald Blythe’s home to become nature reserve
The Akenfield writer’s ancient Essex farmhouse will be opened up as a sanctuary for people and wildlife
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2024 at 5:46 PM
Joyous news. Ronald Blythe, who died last year aged 100, left his beloved home Bottengoms to the Essex Wildlife Trust. Alongside Roger Deakin's Walnut Tree Farm, it must be one of the most storied properties in England. (Seen this, @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social?)
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In the most nature-denuded country in Europe we have a serious problem, and we are going backwards. Natural England Chair @TonyJuniper calls for new approach in major report today 👇🏼 www.gov.uk/government/n...
“Nature is the national wealth service”: Natural England Chair calls for new approach in major report
Chair of Natural England Tony Juniper says benefits provided by nature make it vital to national prosperity
www.gov.uk
October 9, 2024 at 6:52 AM
In the most nature-denuded country in Europe we have a serious problem, and we are going backwards. Natural England Chair @TonyJuniper calls for new approach in major report today 👇🏼 www.gov.uk/government/n...