Shimmin Beg
@shimminbeg.bsky.social
ESOL teacher, ex-library, RPG amateur, Gaelgeyr, ace.
Gaelg / Cymraeg / Deutsch / 中文 / 日本語
TTRPGs at https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/17395/librarians-leviathans
Proofreading at https://restharrow.carrd.co/
Gaelg / Cymraeg / Deutsch / 中文 / 日本語
TTRPGs at https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/17395/librarians-leviathans
Proofreading at https://restharrow.carrd.co/
Language courses seem to have moved towards only providing audio via streaming or downloading to proprietary apps.
Any recs for Urdu courses which let you get actual audio files you can put on a device of choice?
Any recs for Urdu courses which let you get actual audio files you can put on a device of choice?
November 27, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Language courses seem to have moved towards only providing audio via streaming or downloading to proprietary apps.
Any recs for Urdu courses which let you get actual audio files you can put on a device of choice?
Any recs for Urdu courses which let you get actual audio files you can put on a device of choice?
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Immigration creates jobs, supports public services, & drives growth.
These are economic facts.
How is it that the only days we *dont* have the media banging on about immigration is on the days we’re handed the budget? #r4today
These are economic facts.
How is it that the only days we *dont* have the media banging on about immigration is on the days we’re handed the budget? #r4today
November 27, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Immigration creates jobs, supports public services, & drives growth.
These are economic facts.
How is it that the only days we *dont* have the media banging on about immigration is on the days we’re handed the budget? #r4today
These are economic facts.
How is it that the only days we *dont* have the media banging on about immigration is on the days we’re handed the budget? #r4today
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Our conversation about immigration is framed entirely on Nigel Farage’s terms.
Labour has completely capitulated the ground to the far right, the racism & the hate.
We no longer have a conversation AT ALL about how we need immigration & when we cut it, we pay the price. #r4today
Labour has completely capitulated the ground to the far right, the racism & the hate.
We no longer have a conversation AT ALL about how we need immigration & when we cut it, we pay the price. #r4today
November 27, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Our conversation about immigration is framed entirely on Nigel Farage’s terms.
Labour has completely capitulated the ground to the far right, the racism & the hate.
We no longer have a conversation AT ALL about how we need immigration & when we cut it, we pay the price. #r4today
Labour has completely capitulated the ground to the far right, the racism & the hate.
We no longer have a conversation AT ALL about how we need immigration & when we cut it, we pay the price. #r4today
What is actually inside a coffee kiosk, like the ones you see at the station? Hygiene stations, there's food on display, presumably some amount of coffee/tea/milk/syrup supplies, bags and stuff. Any former baristas willing to tell me? I promise to use it only for good*.
*RPGs
*RPGs
November 26, 2025 at 10:52 PM
What is actually inside a coffee kiosk, like the ones you see at the station? Hygiene stations, there's food on display, presumably some amount of coffee/tea/milk/syrup supplies, bags and stuff. Any former baristas willing to tell me? I promise to use it only for good*.
*RPGs
*RPGs
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Labour is turning Britain into an authoritarian state.
That’s bad enough now.
But imagine what a Nigel Farage government will build on all these authoritarian foundations.
That’s bad enough now.
But imagine what a Nigel Farage government will build on all these authoritarian foundations.
Justice secretary wants most jury trials scrapped
Only cases of alleged murder, rape or manslaughter will be decided by a jury under new proposals to cut court backlogs.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Labour is turning Britain into an authoritarian state.
That’s bad enough now.
But imagine what a Nigel Farage government will build on all these authoritarian foundations.
That’s bad enough now.
But imagine what a Nigel Farage government will build on all these authoritarian foundations.
This is very much a case where the protest should not be permitted on site, or within a mile of it.
It makes me so upset to see this at a primary school. These are children and their parents being targeted. I’ve taught kids who have had to flee their countries. Most people couldn’t survive what these kids have been through in their short lives.
NEW: Protesters targeted a Scottish primary school on Monday as English classes were put on for mothers
Signs read 'protect our schools' and 'Glasgow City Council protect our kids'
Signs read 'protect our schools' and 'Glasgow City Council protect our kids'
November 24, 2025 at 5:09 PM
This is very much a case where the protest should not be permitted on site, or within a mile of it.
UK question:
I have some students (mature) who are interested in learning to use tools and do DIY, possibly as a route to work. They are short on both money and time. Any ideas where they could find opportunities to learn and improve skills? I couldn't find a local maker space.
I have some students (mature) who are interested in learning to use tools and do DIY, possibly as a route to work. They are short on both money and time. Any ideas where they could find opportunities to learn and improve skills? I couldn't find a local maker space.
November 24, 2025 at 1:06 PM
UK question:
I have some students (mature) who are interested in learning to use tools and do DIY, possibly as a route to work. They are short on both money and time. Any ideas where they could find opportunities to learn and improve skills? I couldn't find a local maker space.
I have some students (mature) who are interested in learning to use tools and do DIY, possibly as a route to work. They are short on both money and time. Any ideas where they could find opportunities to learn and improve skills? I couldn't find a local maker space.
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The “Pathways” trial is, IMO on more than one level, a thoroughly unethical piece of “research” to be carrying out on children, especially children who are part of a marginalised minority.
November 22, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The “Pathways” trial is, IMO on more than one level, a thoroughly unethical piece of “research” to be carrying out on children, especially children who are part of a marginalised minority.
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A grim story
The life and limbo of a UK asylum seeker: one man’s harrowing 17-year wait for leave to remain
Ussu fled imprisonment and torture, only to find himself treated like a liar and outcast in the UK. Here’s how he survived homelessness and horrific injury in almost two decades without a decision
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:28 AM
A grim story
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First off, credit where credit is due. Right at the start of their term in government Labour cancelled both the Rwanda policy and the Bibby Stockholm policy. No-one is denying that. It doesn't balance out what they have done since though I would argue. 5/
October 16, 2025 at 10:33 AM
First off, credit where credit is due. Right at the start of their term in government Labour cancelled both the Rwanda policy and the Bibby Stockholm policy. No-one is denying that. It doesn't balance out what they have done since though I would argue. 5/
USA really needs to ensure the next government officially rescinds qualified immunity and retrospectively review every single case where it was used. Every stolen item recovered, every dollar repaid, every act of violence published to the hilt.
November 23, 2025 at 1:49 PM
USA really needs to ensure the next government officially rescinds qualified immunity and retrospectively review every single case where it was used. Every stolen item recovered, every dollar repaid, every act of violence published to the hilt.
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"nodded through for any reason" is an obvious tell that Stock's main sources of information on this are the US right since it absolutely does not tally with UK abortion law at all
No way I’m sharing Stock’s UnHerd article. But I am going to point to this bit which amply demonstrates the anti-trans=>anti-women’s rights pipeline. “Abortions should only be done for a highly restricted set of reasons. They should not be just nodded through for any reason a pregnant woman likes.”
November 21, 2025 at 11:48 AM
"nodded through for any reason" is an obvious tell that Stock's main sources of information on this are the US right since it absolutely does not tally with UK abortion law at all
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Linsey, who was wearing the jumper, has been incredibly kind and supportive, and we’ve been laughing about the incident for the last couple of days.
Read the whole story here:
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Read the whole story here:
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
‘Demonic’ Wind in the Willows jumper banned from Westminster Abbey
Woman told to remove or cover up garment featuring 1908 illustration of Pan lest it offend worshippers
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Linsey, who was wearing the jumper, has been incredibly kind and supportive, and we’ve been laughing about the incident for the last couple of days.
Read the whole story here:
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Read the whole story here:
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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UK Labour want everyone to know that their new asylum policies, inc stealing the valuables of asylum seekers, were inspired by the Danish Social Democrats.
In Denmark's local elections yesterday the Soc Dems took a hammering, losing Copenhagen for the first time in 122 years. The new mayor? Green.
In Denmark's local elections yesterday the Soc Dems took a hammering, losing Copenhagen for the first time in 122 years. The new mayor? Green.
👏 Congratulations to @sissemariewe.bsky.social who was just elected as the new mayor of Copenhagen.
💚Congratulations to all of the SF members re-elected or newly elected and for the incredible 17.9% of votes across the country.
🌻Denmark’s people and nature will have a Greener future.
💚Congratulations to all of the SF members re-elected or newly elected and for the incredible 17.9% of votes across the country.
🌻Denmark’s people and nature will have a Greener future.
November 19, 2025 at 11:13 AM
UK Labour want everyone to know that their new asylum policies, inc stealing the valuables of asylum seekers, were inspired by the Danish Social Democrats.
In Denmark's local elections yesterday the Soc Dems took a hammering, losing Copenhagen for the first time in 122 years. The new mayor? Green.
In Denmark's local elections yesterday the Soc Dems took a hammering, losing Copenhagen for the first time in 122 years. The new mayor? Green.
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A question to Labour's few remaining supporters.
Is kicking pensioners, disabled people and now asylum seekers what you voted for?
Really?
New column 👇
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Is kicking pensioners, disabled people and now asylum seekers what you voted for?
Really?
New column 👇
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
A question to the few remaining Labour supporters: is this refugee-bashing what you voted for? | Owen Jones
The government’s callousness has won it respect – from Tommy Robinson and the hard right, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
A question to Labour's few remaining supporters.
Is kicking pensioners, disabled people and now asylum seekers what you voted for?
Really?
New column 👇
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Is kicking pensioners, disabled people and now asylum seekers what you voted for?
Really?
New column 👇
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 1:33 AM
"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
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Remember: they used thousands of academic books too! If you’re a scholar, check for your books too. This isn’t just novelists and pop writers, it’s academic books too!
AI advocates have warned that if every author in the class action filed a claim, it would "financially ruin" the entire industry.
Authors celebrate “historic” settlement coming soon in Anthropic class action
Advocates fear such settlements will “financially ruin” the AI industry.
arstechnica.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Remember: they used thousands of academic books too! If you’re a scholar, check for your books too. This isn’t just novelists and pop writers, it’s academic books too!
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As an MP and government minister, Streeting pulls in £160k a year - plus hefty expenses and donations
You’d hope that would buy the NHS a leader genuinely equipped for the job
Instead we get a Wes, someone more focused on bullying doctors than showing he understands the org he’s meant to lead
You’d hope that would buy the NHS a leader genuinely equipped for the job
Instead we get a Wes, someone more focused on bullying doctors than showing he understands the org he’s meant to lead
'Don't tell me you don't want to be out on strike - because that is exactly where you are. Own it.'
As resident doctors walk out again, Wes Streeting calls out the 'reprehensible and cartel-like behaviour' of their union.
As resident doctors walk out again, Wes Streeting calls out the 'reprehensible and cartel-like behaviour' of their union.
November 15, 2025 at 5:24 PM
As an MP and government minister, Streeting pulls in £160k a year - plus hefty expenses and donations
You’d hope that would buy the NHS a leader genuinely equipped for the job
Instead we get a Wes, someone more focused on bullying doctors than showing he understands the org he’s meant to lead
You’d hope that would buy the NHS a leader genuinely equipped for the job
Instead we get a Wes, someone more focused on bullying doctors than showing he understands the org he’s meant to lead
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To reiterate, this is about making life immeasurably more miserable and stressful for some of the most vulnerable people, in the almost certainly vain hope of winning over the votes of racists.
Anything more shabby and shameful is difficult to envisage.
Anything more shabby and shameful is difficult to envisage.
Asylum in UK to be made temporary under Home Secretary’s plans
Shabana Mahmood will lay out reforms modelled on the Danish system on Monday.
www.independent.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 9:14 AM
To reiterate, this is about making life immeasurably more miserable and stressful for some of the most vulnerable people, in the almost certainly vain hope of winning over the votes of racists.
Anything more shabby and shameful is difficult to envisage.
Anything more shabby and shameful is difficult to envisage.
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One for the Brits.
Epstein wrote a list of names for Steve Bannon. The first one on it is Mandelson
Epstein wrote a list of names for Steve Bannon. The first one on it is Mandelson
November 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM
One for the Brits.
Epstein wrote a list of names for Steve Bannon. The first one on it is Mandelson
Epstein wrote a list of names for Steve Bannon. The first one on it is Mandelson
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Like, not joking.
November 13, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Like, not joking.
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The SNP's wrecking amendment to this motion has sadly passed, confirming that the Scottish Government no longer opposes the Rosebank oil field application. A huge step backwards and a sad day for Scotland's reputation on climate action.
Under Nicola Sturgeon & Humza Yousaf the Scottish Government rightly opposed the proposed Rosebank oil field.
John Swinney has sadly dropped that opposition and tried to avoid taking a position at all.
That's not good enough, so tomorrow the @scottishgreens.org will force a vote.
John Swinney has sadly dropped that opposition and tried to avoid taking a position at all.
That's not good enough, so tomorrow the @scottishgreens.org will force a vote.
Greens to force vote at Holyrood on Rosebank oil development
MSPs will have their say in a symbolic vote on the project on Wednesday.
news.stv.tv
November 12, 2025 at 5:27 PM
The SNP's wrecking amendment to this motion has sadly passed, confirming that the Scottish Government no longer opposes the Rosebank oil field application. A huge step backwards and a sad day for Scotland's reputation on climate action.
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Trans+ victims of crime are already far less likely to seek help from the police than cisgender people
Now, Police Scotland are taking steps that will silence even more victims - and let more abusers escape accountability
This cannot be allowed to happen
Now, Police Scotland are taking steps that will silence even more victims - and let more abusers escape accountability
This cannot be allowed to happen
Major news.
Police Scotland’s newly announced “sex at birth” recording policy represents a deeply regressive and discriminatory shift in policing practice. It raises profound concerns for the dignity, safety and human rights of transgender people across Scotland.
Police Scotland’s newly announced “sex at birth” recording policy represents a deeply regressive and discriminatory shift in policing practice. It raises profound concerns for the dignity, safety and human rights of transgender people across Scotland.
November 13, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Trans+ victims of crime are already far less likely to seek help from the police than cisgender people
Now, Police Scotland are taking steps that will silence even more victims - and let more abusers escape accountability
This cannot be allowed to happen
Now, Police Scotland are taking steps that will silence even more victims - and let more abusers escape accountability
This cannot be allowed to happen
@pitchblackmanor.bsky.social I seem to recall Chad saying one of the new tracks is based on the "Revelations in Black" bit he improvved on SSOSS - is that right? Which one?
November 12, 2025 at 9:44 PM
@pitchblackmanor.bsky.social I seem to recall Chad saying one of the new tracks is based on the "Revelations in Black" bit he improvved on SSOSS - is that right? Which one?
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This won't make but a ripple here, but I'm not sure how you can read this except that the preponderance of the evidence is that Trump knew about Epstein's crimes and participated in them.
The president is a notorious sex criminal. Seems impeachable to me - when will the moral majority get on that?
The president is a notorious sex criminal. Seems impeachable to me - when will the moral majority get on that?
A direct email exchange from 2011 between Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, just released by House Oversight Committee Democrats.
November 12, 2025 at 3:18 PM
This won't make but a ripple here, but I'm not sure how you can read this except that the preponderance of the evidence is that Trump knew about Epstein's crimes and participated in them.
The president is a notorious sex criminal. Seems impeachable to me - when will the moral majority get on that?
The president is a notorious sex criminal. Seems impeachable to me - when will the moral majority get on that?