Kath
@murgatroid.bsky.social
Mostly hang out in gardens listening to podcasts and trying to do least harm. Sometimes go cycling on little roads and bridleways. She/her 🏳️🌈
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I've documented nearly 100 abuses by Russian mercenaries in Africa, yet their covert ops keep destabilizing countries and silencing victims. No big outlet backs me, so I need your help to keep going. Please donate to fund my on-the-ground investigations: www.gofundme.com/f/philip-oba...
Donate to Help Philip Obaji uncover Russian atrocities across Africa, organized by Yarno Ritzen
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January 31, 2026 at 7:07 PM
I've documented nearly 100 abuses by Russian mercenaries in Africa, yet their covert ops keep destabilizing countries and silencing victims. No big outlet backs me, so I need your help to keep going. Please donate to fund my on-the-ground investigations: www.gofundme.com/f/philip-oba...
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Hello and welcome new followers!
We're an ad-free podcast of sounds from real places.
We share quiet for anyone to enjoy when they need an escape.
Try this as a first listen
Episode 25 - Evening calm at Felixstowe Ferry (32 mins)
bit.ly/LenFxFer
We're an ad-free podcast of sounds from real places.
We share quiet for anyone to enjoy when they need an escape.
Try this as a first listen
Episode 25 - Evening calm at Felixstowe Ferry (32 mins)
bit.ly/LenFxFer
January 30, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Hello and welcome new followers!
We're an ad-free podcast of sounds from real places.
We share quiet for anyone to enjoy when they need an escape.
Try this as a first listen
Episode 25 - Evening calm at Felixstowe Ferry (32 mins)
bit.ly/LenFxFer
We're an ad-free podcast of sounds from real places.
We share quiet for anyone to enjoy when they need an escape.
Try this as a first listen
Episode 25 - Evening calm at Felixstowe Ferry (32 mins)
bit.ly/LenFxFer
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What if you could see live gas turn-up in England at the same time as wind, gas and battery curtailment in Scotland?
That'd be kinda interesting right?
I suppose it's a good job it's coming to my map, and soon…
That'd be kinda interesting right?
I suppose it's a good job it's coming to my map, and soon…
January 30, 2026 at 9:14 AM
What if you could see live gas turn-up in England at the same time as wind, gas and battery curtailment in Scotland?
That'd be kinda interesting right?
I suppose it's a good job it's coming to my map, and soon…
That'd be kinda interesting right?
I suppose it's a good job it's coming to my map, and soon…
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Monetisation
The advert said
MONETISE YOUR FOLLOWERS
so he thought
he would respond
by painting them
in the changing light,
like waterlilies
in a pond.
The advert said
MONETISE YOUR FOLLOWERS
so he thought
he would respond
by painting them
in the changing light,
like waterlilies
in a pond.
January 28, 2026 at 9:26 AM
Monetisation
The advert said
MONETISE YOUR FOLLOWERS
so he thought
he would respond
by painting them
in the changing light,
like waterlilies
in a pond.
The advert said
MONETISE YOUR FOLLOWERS
so he thought
he would respond
by painting them
in the changing light,
like waterlilies
in a pond.
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Esse House is offering group voice coaching for just £7:50 for a 45 min. session and private sessions for under £20.
This is a fraction of the going rate, certainly in my area, the southeast.
If you or someone you know might benefit from this and would like to know more get in touch via the link.
This is a fraction of the going rate, certainly in my area, the southeast.
If you or someone you know might benefit from this and would like to know more get in touch via the link.
Looking for guidance to change your voice toward the feminine, but can't afford a Vocal Therapist?
Voice Club sessions start in 2 weeks!
1-2-1 and Group Voice Coaching sessions available.
www.essehouse.co.uk/voice-club-1
Voice Club sessions start in 2 weeks!
1-2-1 and Group Voice Coaching sessions available.
www.essehouse.co.uk/voice-club-1
Esse House UK
www.essehouse.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Esse House is offering group voice coaching for just £7:50 for a 45 min. session and private sessions for under £20.
This is a fraction of the going rate, certainly in my area, the southeast.
If you or someone you know might benefit from this and would like to know more get in touch via the link.
This is a fraction of the going rate, certainly in my area, the southeast.
If you or someone you know might benefit from this and would like to know more get in touch via the link.
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I did something last year that changed how I think and write. I wrote about why that's made my 2026 mantra: for better results, just add a little friction. akshatrathi.com/2026/01/26/j...
Just add a little friction
One thing about modern life that’s a given is that we try to make things as efficient as possible. We are all busy and we all want to do as much as we can in the limited time we have.It’…
akshatrathi.com
January 26, 2026 at 11:30 AM
I did something last year that changed how I think and write. I wrote about why that's made my 2026 mantra: for better results, just add a little friction. akshatrathi.com/2026/01/26/j...
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Did u know? Why not plant a tree this year? Apart from giving us the oxygen we breathe, providing us with shade in an increasingly hot world & sifting out noise & pollution, they also hold our precious soil together. Look how the roots of this tree hold the earth in its strong embrace. 🌱🌿🇬🇧🌱🌍🌳
January 26, 2026 at 6:42 AM
Did u know? Why not plant a tree this year? Apart from giving us the oxygen we breathe, providing us with shade in an increasingly hot world & sifting out noise & pollution, they also hold our precious soil together. Look how the roots of this tree hold the earth in its strong embrace. 🌱🌿🇬🇧🌱🌍🌳
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Check out our latest podcast episode
New Podcast Episode: Hidden Curriculums
In this episode:
The US Supreme court hearing on trans sports bans
AQA revision materials being dodgy
International criticism of the PATHWAYS Trial
And more!
whatthetrans.com/ep147/
In this episode:
The US Supreme court hearing on trans sports bans
AQA revision materials being dodgy
International criticism of the PATHWAYS Trial
And more!
whatthetrans.com/ep147/
January 25, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Check out our latest podcast episode
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The Cass Review isn’t worth much as a document, but it makes a hell of a dress! 👗
New Philosophy Tube in the works and folks, it’s a big one ✨👑
See more pics on my Patreon including all the looks and the live chicken we had on set 🐓
www.patreon.com/posts/148958...
New Philosophy Tube in the works and folks, it’s a big one ✨👑
See more pics on my Patreon including all the looks and the live chicken we had on set 🐓
www.patreon.com/posts/148958...
January 24, 2026 at 12:15 PM
The Cass Review isn’t worth much as a document, but it makes a hell of a dress! 👗
New Philosophy Tube in the works and folks, it’s a big one ✨👑
See more pics on my Patreon including all the looks and the live chicken we had on set 🐓
www.patreon.com/posts/148958...
New Philosophy Tube in the works and folks, it’s a big one ✨👑
See more pics on my Patreon including all the looks and the live chicken we had on set 🐓
www.patreon.com/posts/148958...
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New Past Lives bonus episode: I chatted with my fantastic grad school colleague, Professor Alicia Gutierrez-Romine, about abortion in pre-Roe v. Wade California and the impossible choices women and providers were forced to make. www.patreon.com/posts/aborti...
Abortion Before Roe v. Wade: Interview with Professor Alicia Gutierrez-Romine | Past Lives
Get more from Past Lives on Patreon
www.patreon.com
January 22, 2026 at 6:15 PM
New Past Lives bonus episode: I chatted with my fantastic grad school colleague, Professor Alicia Gutierrez-Romine, about abortion in pre-Roe v. Wade California and the impossible choices women and providers were forced to make. www.patreon.com/posts/aborti...
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New Absolute Units episode is here!
This time, Joe and Ollie explore the early history of The MERL. What led to our founding in 1951? Why do we share a birthday with The Archers? And why aren’t all MERL staff dressed up in smocks?
merl.reading.ac.uk/explore/abso...
This time, Joe and Ollie explore the early history of The MERL. What led to our founding in 1951? Why do we share a birthday with The Archers? And why aren’t all MERL staff dressed up in smocks?
merl.reading.ac.uk/explore/abso...
Absolute Units podcast - The Museum of English Rural Life
Come for the big sheep. Stay for the history of rural England and its people.
merl.reading.ac.uk
January 22, 2026 at 2:52 PM
New Absolute Units episode is here!
This time, Joe and Ollie explore the early history of The MERL. What led to our founding in 1951? Why do we share a birthday with The Archers? And why aren’t all MERL staff dressed up in smocks?
merl.reading.ac.uk/explore/abso...
This time, Joe and Ollie explore the early history of The MERL. What led to our founding in 1951? Why do we share a birthday with The Archers? And why aren’t all MERL staff dressed up in smocks?
merl.reading.ac.uk/explore/abso...
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@cieem.bsky.social - A major new UK Government national security assessment warning that global biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse pose a direct threat to the UK’s national security has been quietly published, and with little public or political attention.
c-js.co.uk/49QV9KD
c-js.co.uk/49QV9KD
Landmark national security report on biodiversity loss released with little public attention
c-js.co.uk
January 22, 2026 at 3:45 PM
@cieem.bsky.social - A major new UK Government national security assessment warning that global biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse pose a direct threat to the UK’s national security has been quietly published, and with little public or political attention.
c-js.co.uk/49QV9KD
c-js.co.uk/49QV9KD
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Wind roses are coming to the renewables map, and more! 🌹🏔️
January 21, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Wind roses are coming to the renewables map, and more! 🌹🏔️
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How to get into nature.
January 20, 2026 at 1:04 PM
How to get into nature.
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Our podcast returns this Thursday for our first ep of 2026!
As this month marks our 75th anniversary, this time we're delving into the story of our founding, and the decisions taken in our earliest history.
Catch up on previous episodes:
merl.reading.ac.uk/explore/abso...
As this month marks our 75th anniversary, this time we're delving into the story of our founding, and the decisions taken in our earliest history.
Catch up on previous episodes:
merl.reading.ac.uk/explore/abso...
Absolute Units podcast - The Museum of English Rural Life
Come for the big sheep. Stay for the history of rural England and its people.
merl.reading.ac.uk
January 20, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Our podcast returns this Thursday for our first ep of 2026!
As this month marks our 75th anniversary, this time we're delving into the story of our founding, and the decisions taken in our earliest history.
Catch up on previous episodes:
merl.reading.ac.uk/explore/abso...
As this month marks our 75th anniversary, this time we're delving into the story of our founding, and the decisions taken in our earliest history.
Catch up on previous episodes:
merl.reading.ac.uk/explore/abso...
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In the meantime, if you want to see a digital version of this then you can view the live status at all major wind farms in Great Britain on my map:
renewables-map.robinhawkes.com
renewables-map.robinhawkes.com
GB Renewables Map
Live map showing realtime renewable energy generation in Great Britain
renewables-map.robinhawkes.com
January 13, 2026 at 12:17 PM
In the meantime, if you want to see a digital version of this then you can view the live status at all major wind farms in Great Britain on my map:
renewables-map.robinhawkes.com
renewables-map.robinhawkes.com
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A blatant and shameless advert…
Chartist Lives is just £9.99 in paperback, and you can also get it in hardback or as an ebook. Forty-two life stories for less than a tenner
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G3Q7PR7Y
Chartist Lives is just £9.99 in paperback, and you can also get it in hardback or as an ebook. Forty-two life stories for less than a tenner
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G3Q7PR7Y
January 11, 2026 at 11:06 AM
A blatant and shameless advert…
Chartist Lives is just £9.99 in paperback, and you can also get it in hardback or as an ebook. Forty-two life stories for less than a tenner
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G3Q7PR7Y
Chartist Lives is just £9.99 in paperback, and you can also get it in hardback or as an ebook. Forty-two life stories for less than a tenner
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G3Q7PR7Y
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On which note, if anyone does happen to know of any organisations with positions for an experienced policy, advocacy and comms person, across multiple sectors including migrants rights, LGBTQIA+, finance, and more, ideally around Reading/London area, please let me know.
bsky.app/profile/dani...
bsky.app/profile/dani...
Sadly it is official, my current employment contract finishes at the end of March. It has been a fantastic three years at Migrant Voice. If you, or someone you know, knows of job opportunities for an experienced policy, advocacy and comms person, across multiple sectors, please do let me know.
January 11, 2026 at 11:23 AM
On which note, if anyone does happen to know of any organisations with positions for an experienced policy, advocacy and comms person, across multiple sectors including migrants rights, LGBTQIA+, finance, and more, ideally around Reading/London area, please let me know.
bsky.app/profile/dani...
bsky.app/profile/dani...
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Be happy - life is too short and pleasures brief.
January 11, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Be happy - life is too short and pleasures brief.
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Hey UK readers, apparently there are a bunch of kindle daily deals on my stuff this month! Keep your eyes peeled!
January 9, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Hey UK readers, apparently there are a bunch of kindle daily deals on my stuff this month! Keep your eyes peeled!
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🚨🧵on Venezuela
While the final US military operation last weekend might have been under cover of darkness, the build-up to it was out in the open for all to see.
I've constructed some timelines of the immediate build-up covering both the strikes and the supporting actions...
1/11
While the final US military operation last weekend might have been under cover of darkness, the build-up to it was out in the open for all to see.
I've constructed some timelines of the immediate build-up covering both the strikes and the supporting actions...
1/11
January 5, 2026 at 4:38 PM
🚨🧵on Venezuela
While the final US military operation last weekend might have been under cover of darkness, the build-up to it was out in the open for all to see.
I've constructed some timelines of the immediate build-up covering both the strikes and the supporting actions...
1/11
While the final US military operation last weekend might have been under cover of darkness, the build-up to it was out in the open for all to see.
I've constructed some timelines of the immediate build-up covering both the strikes and the supporting actions...
1/11
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We're back for a brand-new year of podcasts about European politics, European culture and Europe's place in the world. What under-covered issue do you think we should be talking about in 2026?
January 5, 2026 at 10:58 AM
We're back for a brand-new year of podcasts about European politics, European culture and Europe's place in the world. What under-covered issue do you think we should be talking about in 2026?
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Asset-stripping
Asda and Morrisons’ private equity owners raise £6.5bn by selling supermarkets, petrol forecourts, distribution centres.
Companies deliberately loaded with debt.
Sale and leaseback of supermarkets increases offshore controllers' profits, reduces UK tax liability.
archive.ph/6McJ4
Asda and Morrisons’ private equity owners raise £6.5bn by selling supermarkets, petrol forecourts, distribution centres.
Companies deliberately loaded with debt.
Sale and leaseback of supermarkets increases offshore controllers' profits, reduces UK tax liability.
archive.ph/6McJ4
Asda and Morrisons’ private equity owners raise £6.5bn in property deals
Proceeds from supermarket, warehouse and petrol station sales have been used to cut debt accrued in leveraged buyouts
www.ft.com
January 5, 2026 at 9:54 AM
Asset-stripping
Asda and Morrisons’ private equity owners raise £6.5bn by selling supermarkets, petrol forecourts, distribution centres.
Companies deliberately loaded with debt.
Sale and leaseback of supermarkets increases offshore controllers' profits, reduces UK tax liability.
archive.ph/6McJ4
Asda and Morrisons’ private equity owners raise £6.5bn by selling supermarkets, petrol forecourts, distribution centres.
Companies deliberately loaded with debt.
Sale and leaseback of supermarkets increases offshore controllers' profits, reduces UK tax liability.
archive.ph/6McJ4