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The African American Quilters of Baltimore is a crossroads for master quilters, fine artists, hobbyists, textile collectors, and beginners to gather and exchange knowledge that keeps these traditions alive and evolving. baltimorebeat.com/the-women-up...
January 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The African American Quilters of Baltimore is a crossroads for master quilters, fine artists, hobbyists, textile collectors, and beginners to gather and exchange knowledge that keeps these traditions alive and evolving. baltimorebeat.com/the-women-up...
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People don’t appreciate how much academics are motivated by free food. It doesn’t even have to be good.
November 24, 2024 at 11:21 AM
People don’t appreciate how much academics are motivated by free food. It doesn’t even have to be good.
I was once on a trip in the UK (where there is no rabies) with a mixed group of British and American students. One of the party went up into the attic of the very old house where we were staying and when he came down he had a bat clinging to his shoulder. [1/2]
If a bat touches you and you're not controlling it like this with thick gloves and knowing what you're doing
You need to get a rabies vaccination and I'm deadly serious.
If a bat *touches* you.
You need to get a rabies vaccination and I'm deadly serious.
If a bat *touches* you.
PSA for any bat-friends inspired by this post: thick work gloves like the ones being worn in this picture are absolutely necessary before attempting to handle a bat! Do not let it anywhere near bare skin! And if it appears ill or is acting erratically, do not approach, just call a pro
January 5, 2026 at 4:56 PM
I was once on a trip in the UK (where there is no rabies) with a mixed group of British and American students. One of the party went up into the attic of the very old house where we were staying and when he came down he had a bat clinging to his shoulder. [1/2]
I get this, I do, and I also dislike this style of writing (it just rings as fake and risk-averse), but I’m also wary of disabled messiness/authenticity getting fixed as just showing our scars. What I’m hungry for is stories that show disabled people as real and complex and contradictory.
there's a certain way certain people write fiction about disability that really sets my teeth on edge, and it's an approach that I can only describe as 'educational hugboxing'
in this, portrayal of disability must be constantly affirming, and it must use specific and correct terminology
(🧵)
in this, portrayal of disability must be constantly affirming, and it must use specific and correct terminology
(🧵)
December 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
I get this, I do, and I also dislike this style of writing (it just rings as fake and risk-averse), but I’m also wary of disabled messiness/authenticity getting fixed as just showing our scars. What I’m hungry for is stories that show disabled people as real and complex and contradictory.
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This is incredible (good news too): “After a 40% fall in 2024 in battery equipment costs, it’s clear we’re on track for another major fall in 2025…The economics for batteries are unrecognizable, & the industry is only just getting to grips with this new paradigm”
www.pv-magazine.com/2025/12/12/b...
www.pv-magazine.com/2025/12/12/b...
Batteries now cheap enough to make dispatchable solar economically feasible
Energy think tank Ember says utility-scale battery costs have fallen to $65/MWh outside China and the United States, enabling solar power to be delivered when needed.
www.pv-magazine.com
December 14, 2025 at 5:07 PM
This is incredible (good news too): “After a 40% fall in 2024 in battery equipment costs, it’s clear we’re on track for another major fall in 2025…The economics for batteries are unrecognizable, & the industry is only just getting to grips with this new paradigm”
www.pv-magazine.com/2025/12/12/b...
www.pv-magazine.com/2025/12/12/b...
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This is such a clever idea on taking kids to museums/galleries
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
October 12, 2025 at 10:18 AM
This is such a clever idea on taking kids to museums/galleries
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
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Those tedious and mysteriously funded transphobes want to limit access to the Ponds so I’ve had a pleasant 10 mins filling this out on why seeing a variety of women is magic and judging by what people look like or can do is very slippery territory hampstead-heath-bathing-ponds.commonplace.isn
Future access to the Hampstead Heath Bathing Ponds
Inviting feedback from pond users, the local community, and stakeholders on how the Kenwood Ladies’, and Highgate Men’s ponds should operate in the future.
hampstead-heath-bathing-ponds.commonplace.is
October 4, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Those tedious and mysteriously funded transphobes want to limit access to the Ponds so I’ve had a pleasant 10 mins filling this out on why seeing a variety of women is magic and judging by what people look like or can do is very slippery territory hampstead-heath-bathing-ponds.commonplace.isn
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When people start talking about mass deportation in the UK, ask yourself where and how these people are plotting to get rich by sacking the goods and property of the people they are deporting.
October 2, 2025 at 1:59 PM
When people start talking about mass deportation in the UK, ask yourself where and how these people are plotting to get rich by sacking the goods and property of the people they are deporting.
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Heaton Park. My heart is broken. British Jews have been warning you about this for years.
It’s Yom Kippur. Yom Kippur.
This is one of every Jews worst nightmare. Why we have so much security at synagogue. The anxious thought you try and push to the back of your mind.
Heartbroken.
It’s Yom Kippur. Yom Kippur.
This is one of every Jews worst nightmare. Why we have so much security at synagogue. The anxious thought you try and push to the back of your mind.
Heartbroken.
October 2, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Heaton Park. My heart is broken. British Jews have been warning you about this for years.
It’s Yom Kippur. Yom Kippur.
This is one of every Jews worst nightmare. Why we have so much security at synagogue. The anxious thought you try and push to the back of your mind.
Heartbroken.
It’s Yom Kippur. Yom Kippur.
This is one of every Jews worst nightmare. Why we have so much security at synagogue. The anxious thought you try and push to the back of your mind.
Heartbroken.
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Even back in the 70s and 80s when I could be hassled by the police for walking while trans, no one ever tried to stop me pissing in the Ladies or tried to make me change into my swimsuit among men.
There is no dignity or respect involved in taking away rights I have exercised freely for forty years
There is no dignity or respect involved in taking away rights I have exercised freely for forty years
September 25, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Even back in the 70s and 80s when I could be hassled by the police for walking while trans, no one ever tried to stop me pissing in the Ladies or tried to make me change into my swimsuit among men.
There is no dignity or respect involved in taking away rights I have exercised freely for forty years
There is no dignity or respect involved in taking away rights I have exercised freely for forty years
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“An emotional research team became tearful as they described how data shows the disease was slowed by 75% in patients.”
What an absolutely incredible, joyous achievement for everyone involved. Hurrah for science and scientists! www.bbc.com/news/article...
What an absolutely incredible, joyous achievement for everyone involved. Hurrah for science and scientists! www.bbc.com/news/article...
Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time
One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that could transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC
www.bbc.com
September 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
“An emotional research team became tearful as they described how data shows the disease was slowed by 75% in patients.”
What an absolutely incredible, joyous achievement for everyone involved. Hurrah for science and scientists! www.bbc.com/news/article...
What an absolutely incredible, joyous achievement for everyone involved. Hurrah for science and scientists! www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Sadiq Khan condemns Nigel Farage's threat to deport hundreds of thousands of Londoners with settled status.
“They have legal rights and are our friends, neighbours and colleagues, contributing hugely to our city.
“Threatening to deport people living and working here legally is unacceptable.”
“They have legal rights and are our friends, neighbours and colleagues, contributing hugely to our city.
“Threatening to deport people living and working here legally is unacceptable.”
September 22, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Sadiq Khan condemns Nigel Farage's threat to deport hundreds of thousands of Londoners with settled status.
“They have legal rights and are our friends, neighbours and colleagues, contributing hugely to our city.
“Threatening to deport people living and working here legally is unacceptable.”
“They have legal rights and are our friends, neighbours and colleagues, contributing hugely to our city.
“Threatening to deport people living and working here legally is unacceptable.”
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In London, hate will never win.
September 17, 2025 at 6:10 AM
In London, hate will never win.
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Immigration is good. Immigration makes Britain better. Immigration is the lifeblood of any and every successful society. Without Immigration Britain cannot prosper. Without Immigration you cannot have the economy and society you want. That is all.
May 12, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Immigration is good. Immigration makes Britain better. Immigration is the lifeblood of any and every successful society. Without Immigration Britain cannot prosper. Without Immigration you cannot have the economy and society you want. That is all.