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MariJean
@marijeangordon.bsky.social
Work with words and pictures. Dwyieithog. Talk about art, politics, football. Opinions here my own. But some are other people's, too. Hopefully.
Profile photo: Flag flying at half-mast at Anfield, Liverpool FC ground, marking the death of player Diogo Jota
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Tiny bit of good UK nature news...
One Scottish nature reserve's endangered capercaillie numbers increase slightly. 🤞
Overall population has been decimated from 20000 in 1970s, to just 530 now! 😪
February 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Love to see Robbo start! Interesting that Endo starts... Confused why Jones doesn't start?
#SUNLIV #LFC
February 11, 2026 at 8:24 PM
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For anyone unsure whether Jim Ratcliffe saying the UK has been 'colonised' by immigrants in that interview was being a full-on racist, he goes on to imply that they all scrounge benefits without looking for work.
*This* Jim Ratcliffe, in case you were wondering:
February 11, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Robbo starts! And, Endo... 🤔
#LFC #SUNLIV
February 11, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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A campaign group has uncovered evidence of a number of 'fake' Facebook accounts which have been set up to stir up anti-Welsh rhetoric ahead of the upcoming Senedd election - specifically targeting Plaid Cymru and the Senedd
'Fake' Facebook accounts set up to stir division ahead of Senedd election
Stephen Price A campaign group has uncovered evidence of a number of ‘fake’ Facebook accounts which have been set up to stir up anti-Welsh rhetoric ahead of the upcoming Senedd election – specifically...
nation.cymru
February 10, 2026 at 8:31 AM
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Whether it be singing, dancing or crafting, engaging in the arts is good for our health, and we're beginning to understand how this behaviour affects our biology
Why singing, dancing and engaging with art is good for your health
Whether it be singing, dancing or crafting, engaging in the arts is good for our health, and we're beginning to understand how this behaviour affects our biology
www.newscientist.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:17 AM
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Breaking news: man who could end world hunger and make serious roads into contesting climate change but instead chooses to make porn-AI accessible and cheerlead for fascists can’t work out why he’s not happy. 🧐
February 8, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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This portrait was commissioned by Britten and Pears in 1967, shortly after their relationship was made legal.

Read more 👉 https://artuk.org/discover/stories/britten-and-pears-in-double-concerto-a-portrait-of-a-relationship

© the artist's estate / Bridgeman. 📷 Britten Pears Arts

#LGBTplusHM25
February 8, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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‘The issue has come to the British Museum’s doorstep. We now expect a domino effect’

Cambridge’s return of 100 Benin bronzes puts British Museum on the spot, Barnaby Phillips
https://bit.ly/3ZSN8jA
Cambridge's return of 100 Benin bronzes puts British Muse...
The decision by the university's Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology to return looted Nigerian treasures leaves larger institutions increasingly isolated
bit.ly
February 8, 2026 at 12:40 PM
What in holy f*ckn hell is this??? Jeez #TheTimes have you no shame. Suppose we should at least be relieved he's actually dressed. And no sorry this isn't a link I'm not giving that newspaper traction. Shame on them for platforming that greedy lump of narcissistic sleaze and his pathetic pity party.
February 7, 2026 at 12:26 PM
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A global community of editors, publishers, and writers have come together to offer a 1-month only bundle of books in digital format to raise awareness and money for the translation of storytelling. The bundle will be sold through @storybundle.bsky.social
StoryBundle's In Translation bundle to benefit Global Voices Lingua: Interview
My primary goal was that the bundle be representative of our broader world, without a focus on the regions most already represented in collections of translation.
lingua.globalvoices.org
February 7, 2026 at 11:33 AM
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Reform have been on Question Time 14 times in the last year.

The Green Party 3 times.

They have the same number of MPs, it shows how ridiculously biased our Media is to the Right.
February 7, 2026 at 1:02 AM
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"Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light."

The story behind Dylan Thomas's iconic poem and a rare recording of the poet himself reading it www.themarginalian.org/2026/02/06/d...
The Story Behind Dylan Thomas’s “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night” and the Poet’s Own Stirring Reading of His Masterpiece
“Rage, rage against the dying of the light.”
www.themarginalian.org
February 7, 2026 at 3:24 AM
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No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.

Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology
She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.
www.nature.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:09 AM
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Tytan and Notty were rescued a week apart from different parts of Kenya, but for the same unusual reason: both mothers died in cliff falls. The pair became immediate and inseparable friends, and it has been lovely to see them heal and embrace their Nursery life together: swt.bio/tytan
February 3, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Jeeeez. The Night Manager. Am going to need therapy. 😶

#TheNightManager
February 2, 2026 at 1:27 AM
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January 30, 2026 at 12:53 AM
God and we thought this was bad. 😥
January 26, 2026 at 10:43 AM
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Twenty-five years ago, Nasalot was a traumatised poaching orphan who would only sleep during daylight. Today, she's a mother of three living wild – here with newborn Nala – and look who's in tow. That's Naleku, our Mara rescue from 2020, taking on babysitting duties with: swt.bio/nasalot
January 25, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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If you could use a moment of sheer unadulterated delight, here is Bowie's isolated vocal track for "Ziggy Stardust" www.themarginalian.org/2014/07/16/d...
January 25, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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The Welsh star doesn't do ordinary goals.

Fulham manager Marco Silva warned the club must do everything they can to keep Harry Wilson after his eighth Premier League goal of the season beat Brighton.
Watch: Harry Wilson scores yet another wonder goal
Fulham manager Marco Silva warned the club must do everything they can to keep Harry Wilson after his eighth Premier League goal of the season beat Brighton. The 28-year-old is out of contract in the ...
nation.cymru
January 24, 2026 at 8:07 PM
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This week, Govt quietly published a 'Global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security assessment' after an FOI forced their hand.

It is a deeply concerning read for anyone who cares about our future.
Nature security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security
This strategic assessment explores how global biodiversity loss and the collapse of critical ecosystems could affect the UK’s resilience, security and prosperity.
www.gov.uk
January 22, 2026 at 10:44 AM
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Malaysia, Indonesia become first to block Musk’s Grok over AI deepfakes
Malaysia, Indonesia become first to block Musk’s Grok over AI deepfakes
Malaysia, Indonesia become first to block Musk’s Grok over AI deepfakes
www.independent.co.uk
January 12, 2026 at 5:47 AM