AnnScot
@annscot.bsky.social
Not my real name. Literary Translator (English-German) and dog lover. Mainly here to help dogs find a new home. Used to tweet for BF_GoeKS.
#xl8 #LITranslators #NameTheTranslator #Literaturübersetzer #Bücher #books #libraries #AdoptDontShop #RescueDogsRock
#xl8 #LITranslators #NameTheTranslator #Literaturübersetzer #Bücher #books #libraries #AdoptDontShop #RescueDogsRock
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AnnScot
@annscot.bsky.social
· Nov 16
#Buchempfehlung aus aktuellem Anlass:
Timothy Snyder,"Über Tyrannei. Zwanzig Lektionen für den Widerstand", aus dem amerikanischen Englisch von Andreas Wirthensohn, C.H.Beck, 2023
Wobei es gleich klingelt:
Lektion 1: "Leiste keinen vorauseilenden Gehorsam"
Lektion 2: "Verteidige Institutionen"
Timothy Snyder,"Über Tyrannei. Zwanzig Lektionen für den Widerstand", aus dem amerikanischen Englisch von Andreas Wirthensohn, C.H.Beck, 2023
Wobei es gleich klingelt:
Lektion 1: "Leiste keinen vorauseilenden Gehorsam"
Lektion 2: "Verteidige Institutionen"
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Former President Barack Obama surprised a group of 27 elementary school students at the Bessie Coleman branch of the Chicago Public Library on Tuesday. Obama read the children a book about Bessie Coleman, the first Black woman and Native American woman to hold a pilot license.
December 10, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Former President Barack Obama surprised a group of 27 elementary school students at the Bessie Coleman branch of the Chicago Public Library on Tuesday. Obama read the children a book about Bessie Coleman, the first Black woman and Native American woman to hold a pilot license.
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it intensely angers me every time I open a book PDF in Acrobat and the software reminds me that I’m reading a Long Document and gee, wouldn’t I prefer a summary instead
I am not a first grade child who requires the easy-reader version of big kid books, demon machine
I am not a first grade child who requires the easy-reader version of big kid books, demon machine
Tech bros shocked that normal human beings enjoy thinking
December 8, 2025 at 11:13 PM
it intensely angers me every time I open a book PDF in Acrobat and the software reminds me that I’m reading a Long Document and gee, wouldn’t I prefer a summary instead
I am not a first grade child who requires the easy-reader version of big kid books, demon machine
I am not a first grade child who requires the easy-reader version of big kid books, demon machine
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I am so excited about the online course I will be teaching next year at Liverpool Uni on popular romance!
They finally let me run a whole romance course!!!!
Falling in love with love: A History of Popular Romance | Continuing Education | University of Liverpool share.google/QdPJ2ubolU59...
They finally let me run a whole romance course!!!!
Falling in love with love: A History of Popular Romance | Continuing Education | University of Liverpool share.google/QdPJ2ubolU59...
Falling in love with love: A History of Popular Romance | Continuing Education | University of Liverpool
share.google
December 9, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I am so excited about the online course I will be teaching next year at Liverpool Uni on popular romance!
They finally let me run a whole romance course!!!!
Falling in love with love: A History of Popular Romance | Continuing Education | University of Liverpool share.google/QdPJ2ubolU59...
They finally let me run a whole romance course!!!!
Falling in love with love: A History of Popular Romance | Continuing Education | University of Liverpool share.google/QdPJ2ubolU59...
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Sophie Kinsella has passed away at 55.
Her Shopaholic books were among the most prominent of what was called "chick lit."
Their popularity changed genre fiction.
How terribly, terribly sad.
Her Shopaholic books were among the most prominent of what was called "chick lit."
Their popularity changed genre fiction.
How terribly, terribly sad.
Sophie Kinsella: Author of Shopaholic series of novels dies aged 55
The author of the Shopaholic series of novels had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.
www.bbc.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Sophie Kinsella has passed away at 55.
Her Shopaholic books were among the most prominent of what was called "chick lit."
Their popularity changed genre fiction.
How terribly, terribly sad.
Her Shopaholic books were among the most prominent of what was called "chick lit."
Their popularity changed genre fiction.
How terribly, terribly sad.
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Come ON. Grew up around the corner from this shelter and I see these posts almost everyday. How is there literally no one who can help this pup??? I’m about 980 miles away and have an old doggo otherwise I’d be there 🥺
Cars are passing by, no one stops to meet MELIA. You can see she's just tired of shelter life. Over 810 days. Shes only 3.5 years old. Needing a quiet Adult only home, no dogs. 🥺
💻[email protected]
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
💻[email protected]
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
December 10, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Come ON. Grew up around the corner from this shelter and I see these posts almost everyday. How is there literally no one who can help this pup??? I’m about 980 miles away and have an old doggo otherwise I’d be there 🥺
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Please consider adopting her, or sharing her information. #MeliaNeedsAHome
Cars are passing by, no one stops to meet MELIA. You can see she's just tired of shelter life. Over 810 days. Shes only 3.5 years old. Needing a quiet Adult only home, no dogs. 🥺
💻[email protected]
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
💻[email protected]
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
December 10, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Please consider adopting her, or sharing her information. #MeliaNeedsAHome
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Please visit Melia.
Cars are passing by, no one stops to meet MELIA. You can see she's just tired of shelter life. Over 810 days. Shes only 3.5 years old. Needing a quiet Adult only home, no dogs. 🥺
💻[email protected]
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
💻[email protected]
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
December 10, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Please visit Melia.
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#dobrinth #wortbruch
Leute, schreibt an den Bundeskanzler, die SPD-Fraktion oder an sonstwen und protestiert. Die digitalen Postfächer müssen ueberquellen. Sich hier aufzuregen bringt nichts. Mail an Merz ging eben raus.
Leute, schreibt an den Bundeskanzler, die SPD-Fraktion oder an sonstwen und protestiert. Die digitalen Postfächer müssen ueberquellen. Sich hier aufzuregen bringt nichts. Mail an Merz ging eben raus.
December 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
#dobrinth #wortbruch
Leute, schreibt an den Bundeskanzler, die SPD-Fraktion oder an sonstwen und protestiert. Die digitalen Postfächer müssen ueberquellen. Sich hier aufzuregen bringt nichts. Mail an Merz ging eben raus.
Leute, schreibt an den Bundeskanzler, die SPD-Fraktion oder an sonstwen und protestiert. Die digitalen Postfächer müssen ueberquellen. Sich hier aufzuregen bringt nichts. Mail an Merz ging eben raus.
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Spike 239801
Kill Command
#NYCACC #AdoptMe
He is a cute 2 yr old
Highly anxious, vocalizes loudly & pacing
Sensitive and shy boy
Needs all adult home
Please help save Spike!
#Pledge4Rescue #foster #adopt #DogsofX #Spike239801
Kill Command
#NYCACC #AdoptMe
He is a cute 2 yr old
Highly anxious, vocalizes loudly & pacing
Sensitive and shy boy
Needs all adult home
Please help save Spike!
#Pledge4Rescue #foster #adopt #DogsofX #Spike239801
December 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Peggle 241546
Kill Command
#NYCACC #RescueOnly
He is a cute 2 yr old boy
May be a girl, conflicting notes, sent email to ACC
Needs calm, low traffic home
Highly dog reactive in care
Needs exp all adult home as a solo pet
Help save Peggle!
#Pledge4Rescue #foster #adopt
Kill Command
#NYCACC #RescueOnly
He is a cute 2 yr old boy
May be a girl, conflicting notes, sent email to ACC
Needs calm, low traffic home
Highly dog reactive in care
Needs exp all adult home as a solo pet
Help save Peggle!
#Pledge4Rescue #foster #adopt
December 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Christmas 161792
Kill Command
#NYCACC #RescueOnly
He is a cute 4 yr old
Has resource guarding issues and handling sensitivity in neck area
Easy walker on leash with no reactivity
Needs exp all adult home
Help save Christmas!
#Pledge4Rescue #foster #adopt
#DogsofBlueSky
Kill Command
#NYCACC #RescueOnly
He is a cute 4 yr old
Has resource guarding issues and handling sensitivity in neck area
Easy walker on leash with no reactivity
Needs exp all adult home
Help save Christmas!
#Pledge4Rescue #foster #adopt
#DogsofBlueSky
December 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Nina 228511
Kill Command
#NYCACC #RescueOnly
She is a cute 4 yr old
In Shelter Scholars training program
A big sweetheart
183 days in care, becoming hyperaroused
Sucks on blanket for comfort
Help save Nina!
#Pledge4Rescue #foster #adopt
Kill Command
#NYCACC #RescueOnly
She is a cute 4 yr old
In Shelter Scholars training program
A big sweetheart
183 days in care, becoming hyperaroused
Sucks on blanket for comfort
Help save Nina!
#Pledge4Rescue #foster #adopt
December 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Bubbles 241933
Kill Command
#NYCACC #RescueOnly
She is a cute 10 mo old puppy 🐶
Intensely fearful, becomes conflicted & tense during interactions
Startled by knocks
Needs exp all adult home
Help save Bubbles!
#Pledge4Rescue #foster #adopt
Kill Command
#NYCACC #RescueOnly
She is a cute 10 mo old puppy 🐶
Intensely fearful, becomes conflicted & tense during interactions
Startled by knocks
Needs exp all adult home
Help save Bubbles!
#Pledge4Rescue #foster #adopt
December 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Chrysanthemum 233838
Kill Command
#NYCACC #RescueOnly
She is a pretty 4 yr old
In Shelter Scholars training program
Has otitis externa 🚑
Social & affectionate outside
Has resource guarding issues
Help save Chrysanthemum!
#Pledge4Rescue #foster #adopt
Kill Command
#NYCACC #RescueOnly
She is a pretty 4 yr old
In Shelter Scholars training program
Has otitis externa 🚑
Social & affectionate outside
Has resource guarding issues
Help save Chrysanthemum!
#Pledge4Rescue #foster #adopt
December 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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August 242806
Listed TBK 12/11
#NYCACC #RescueOnly
She is a shy 5 yr old
Tense body & whale eyes, not allowing much handling
Has a wound 🚑
Needs calm all adult home
Help save August!
nycacc.app/browse/242806
#Pledge4Rescue #foster #adopt
#DogsofBlueSky
Listed TBK 12/11
#NYCACC #RescueOnly
She is a shy 5 yr old
Tense body & whale eyes, not allowing much handling
Has a wound 🚑
Needs calm all adult home
Help save August!
nycacc.app/browse/242806
#Pledge4Rescue #foster #adopt
#DogsofBlueSky
December 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Please share! Urgent! Dog on death row at very high kill Texas shelter
December 10, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Please share! Urgent! Dog on death row at very high kill Texas shelter
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Brownstone 241160
Listed TBK 12/11
#NYCACC #RescueOnly
He is a shy 2 yr old
Vocalizes when overwhelmed
Has warmed up to some staff, gently taking treats
Intensely fearful
Needs exp all adult home
Save Brownstone!
nycacc.app/browse/241160
#Pledge4Rescue #foster #adopt
Listed TBK 12/11
#NYCACC #RescueOnly
He is a shy 2 yr old
Vocalizes when overwhelmed
Has warmed up to some staff, gently taking treats
Intensely fearful
Needs exp all adult home
Save Brownstone!
nycacc.app/browse/241160
#Pledge4Rescue #foster #adopt
December 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Bentley 232370
Listed TBK 12/11
#NYCACC #RescueOnly
He is a handsome 1 yr old puppy 🐶
Has unspecified dermatitis & otitis externa 🚑
Mouthy, puppies tend to be that way
Likes squeaky toys & soft blankets
Save Bentley!
nycacc.app/browse/232370
#Pledge4Rescue #foster #adopt
Listed TBK 12/11
#NYCACC #RescueOnly
He is a handsome 1 yr old puppy 🐶
Has unspecified dermatitis & otitis externa 🚑
Mouthy, puppies tend to be that way
Likes squeaky toys & soft blankets
Save Bentley!
nycacc.app/browse/232370
#Pledge4Rescue #foster #adopt
December 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Minnie 242199
Listed TBK 12/11
#NYCACC #RescueOnly
She is a pretty 3 yr old
Cautious in new environments
Will lean into handlers once settled
Struggling to acclimate
Help save Minnie!
nycacc.app/browse/242199
#Pledge4Rescue #foster #adopt
#DogsofBlueSky
Listed TBK 12/11
#NYCACC #RescueOnly
She is a pretty 3 yr old
Cautious in new environments
Will lean into handlers once settled
Struggling to acclimate
Help save Minnie!
nycacc.app/browse/242199
#Pledge4Rescue #foster #adopt
#DogsofBlueSky
December 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Arden 242807
Listed TBK 12/11
#NYCACC #RescueOnly
He is a cute 5 yr old
Has a wound 🚑
Tense & whale eyed during interactions
Needs exp all adult home
Help save Arden!
nycacc.app/browse/242807
#Pledge4Rescue #foster #adopt
#DogsofBlueSky
Listed TBK 12/11
#NYCACC #RescueOnly
He is a cute 5 yr old
Has a wound 🚑
Tense & whale eyed during interactions
Needs exp all adult home
Help save Arden!
nycacc.app/browse/242807
#Pledge4Rescue #foster #adopt
#DogsofBlueSky
December 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Phoenix 238727
Listed TBK 12/11
#NYCACC #RescueOnly
She is a pretty 4 yr old
Has CIRDC 🚑
Highly dog reactive in care
Cuddle enthusiast, loves being with her humans
Help save Phoenix!
nycacc.app/browse/238727
#Pledge4Rescue #foster #adopt
Listed TBK 12/11
#NYCACC #RescueOnly
She is a pretty 4 yr old
Has CIRDC 🚑
Highly dog reactive in care
Cuddle enthusiast, loves being with her humans
Help save Phoenix!
nycacc.app/browse/238727
#Pledge4Rescue #foster #adopt
December 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Jazzy J 242441
Listed TBK 12/11
#NYCACC #RescueOnly
He is a cute 1 yr old puppy 🐶
Has CIRDC & diarrhea 🚑
Leash & rope reactive in care
Needs exp all adult home
Help save Jazzy J!
nycacc.app/browse/242441
#Pledge4Rescue #foster #adopt
#DogsofBlueSky
Listed TBK 12/11
#NYCACC #RescueOnly
He is a cute 1 yr old puppy 🐶
Has CIRDC & diarrhea 🚑
Leash & rope reactive in care
Needs exp all adult home
Help save Jazzy J!
nycacc.app/browse/242441
#Pledge4Rescue #foster #adopt
#DogsofBlueSky
December 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Bruno 238821
Listed TBK 12/11
#NYCACC #AdoptMe
He is a cute 8 yr old
In Shelter Scholars training program
Has big personality
Bunny hops during play
Needs exp home with #UnicornFoster
Help save Bruno!
nycacc.app/browse/238821
#Pledge4Rescue #foster #adopt
Listed TBK 12/11
#NYCACC #AdoptMe
He is a cute 8 yr old
In Shelter Scholars training program
Has big personality
Bunny hops during play
Needs exp home with #UnicornFoster
Help save Bruno!
nycacc.app/browse/238821
#Pledge4Rescue #foster #adopt
December 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Find out more about taking part in the International Swan Census at www.bto.org/get-involved...
December 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Find out more about taking part in the International Swan Census at www.bto.org/get-involved...