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The conversation published a fascinating article about food labels for more climate-friendly foods

it's a great idea
the proposed labels "look" good

But how do the A-E scores relate to the numbers?
the E's are all numerically high - but A-C inconsistent...

theconversation.com/want-a-side-...
Want a side of CO₂ with that? Better food labels help us choose more climate-friendly foods
Product labelling showing whether food comes mainly from animals or plants can help consumers make more climate-friendly choices.
theconversation.com
March 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM
It would good if the BBC stopped claiming “you can play 6 music on your smart speaker” until they resolve their problems with @apple

I’m sure I could make it work with half dozen key presses - but that’s not very “smart”
BBC Radio 6 Music
Huw Stephens

Now Playing
Jane’s Addiction
Just Because
February 19, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Not sure I have #ADHD but those thoughts captured a lot of what goes on in my head too.
+1 (Nomad)
February 18, 2025 at 3:29 AM
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Chris Riddell on Donald Trump, cowardly appeaser of war criminal Vladimir Putin – cartoon
Chris Riddell on Donald Trump, cowardly appeaser of war criminal Vladimir Putin – cartoon
If the US president really wants peace in Ukraine why is he putting Russia first?
www.theguardian.com
February 15, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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"One of the great tragedies of mankind is that morality has been hijacked by religion. So now people assume that religion and morality have a necessary connection. But the basis of morality is really very simple and doesn't require religion at all."

Arthur C. Clarke
February 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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The actions of failing water companies often follow a familiar pattern.
What public-private-partnership scandals can tell us about wrongdoing in the water industry
The actions of failing water companies often follow a familiar pattern.
tcnv.link
February 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Really enjoyed Squid's Cowards on @bandcamp.com tonight - wonderful new album
February 6, 2025 at 10:02 PM
#20/20 “The Songlines” by Bruce Chatwin - wrote such captivating stories
#BookChallenge
#BookSky
January 22, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Has Graffletopia gone bust?

I have a Pro Account - the website is up but downloads don’t work in any macOS browser!

(it’s designed to work with omnigraffle a macOS only app)

tried to get a response from their Helpdesk

Any current experience please?
January 21, 2025 at 5:51 PM
#15/20 “The Quest for Arthur’s Britain” by Geoffrey Ashe.
#BookChallenge
#BookSky

misssed a couple of days…
January 17, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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ursula le guin is v good at writing. if you hadn't heard
January 12, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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“Musk is a deeply unpopular figure in the UK, with a net favourability rating of -35, lower than Nigel Farage or Tommy Robinson.”

And although most Brits are angry about the grooming gang scandal, they think Musk is commenting purely out of opportunism/self-interest.
Brits overwhelmingly reject Elon Musk as half say he's 'threat to democracy'
A new poll found both the erratic tech billionaire, and Tommy Robinson whom he championed on Twitter, are deeply unpopular with the public
www.mirror.co.uk
January 12, 2025 at 12:34 PM
#9/20 “The Name of the Rose” by Umberto Eco.
#BookChallenge
#BookSky
January 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
@economist.com I scored 100 out of 100 points on @TheEconomist Blighty quiz of the year!

🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯

Can you do better? economist.com/interactive/blighty-news-quiz
Blighty quiz of the year
Have you been following what’s happened in Britain?
economist.com
December 31, 2024 at 3:43 PM