details of the ghent altarpiece, seen this weekend
March 20, 2025 at 6:11 PM
details of the ghent altarpiece, seen this weekend
archway is not the place to see spring in. but standing in front of this tree at midnight last night was enough for now
March 20, 2025 at 3:36 PM
archway is not the place to see spring in. but standing in front of this tree at midnight last night was enough for now
in what world is not blatant censorship?
Meta stops former Facebook director from promoting critical memoir
Social media company wins US emergency ruling preventing ex-director from publicising her book.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 13, 2025 at 7:23 PM
in what world is not blatant censorship?
AI has read us. Now we need to read AI, says Jeanette Winterson
‘OpenAI’s metafictional short story about grief is beautiful and moving’ | Jeanette Winterson
I think of AI as alternative intelligence – and its capacity to be ‘other’ is just what the human race needs
www.theguardian.com
March 12, 2025 at 10:47 PM
AI has read us. Now we need to read AI, says Jeanette Winterson
a hilarious gentleman is the subject of this brilliant piece
Editor and stylist Mel Ottenberg: ‘I don’t look good in fashion’
The editor-in-chief of Interview loves blue shampoo, double denim and his black leather de Sede couch
www.ft.com
March 12, 2025 at 5:59 PM
a hilarious gentleman is the subject of this brilliant piece
Human literature was fun while it lasted
ChatGPT firm reveals AI model that is ‘good at creative writing’
As tech firms battle creative industries over copyright, OpenAI chief Sam Altman says he was ‘really struck’ by product’s output
www.theguardian.com
March 12, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Human literature was fun while it lasted
enjoying @charliehparker.bsky.social’s excellent Benidorm dispatch with racing fans enjoying €1 pints in the sun instead of trackside in the Cotswolds
And they’re off… to watch Cheltenham in sunny Benidorm (with €1 pints)
Punters are flocking to the Spanish resort where the racing is shown on giant screens, the beer is cheaper and the weather warmer
www.thetimes.com
March 12, 2025 at 9:09 AM
enjoying @charliehparker.bsky.social’s excellent Benidorm dispatch with racing fans enjoying €1 pints in the sun instead of trackside in the Cotswolds
the stained glass windows of fairford, glos
March 11, 2025 at 2:42 PM
the stained glass windows of fairford, glos
favourite thing about this is that she doesn't even like it and keeps it in storage (in her Tudor manor)
Stolen painting surfaces in Norfolk — and owner won’t hand it back
Antonio Solario’s Madonna and Child was acquired in good faith by Baron De Dozsa after it was stolen from a museum in Belluno in 1973, and passed on to his wife
www.thetimes.com
March 11, 2025 at 11:37 AM
favourite thing about this is that she doesn't even like it and keeps it in storage (in her Tudor manor)
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Collision of the Stena Immaculate and Solong in the North Sea could become a major oil spill. According to Kpler data, the tanker left Corinth carrying 128k barrels of refined crude. It doesn't appear to have offloaded prior to being hit by the Solong.
More here www.thetimes.com/uk/transport...
More here www.thetimes.com/uk/transport...
March 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Collision of the Stena Immaculate and Solong in the North Sea could become a major oil spill. According to Kpler data, the tanker left Corinth carrying 128k barrels of refined crude. It doesn't appear to have offloaded prior to being hit by the Solong.
More here www.thetimes.com/uk/transport...
More here www.thetimes.com/uk/transport...
Spicy food has made us better at appreciating interesting cheese, say mongers
March 10, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Spicy food has made us better at appreciating interesting cheese, say mongers
lovely story by Alex Farber about how chess transformed one depressed teen’s life
How a troubled teenage girl inspired a new TV chess contest
Jasmine Paton turned to the game to combat her depression, posing as a man. Here’s how she spun her problems into a superpower — and found love too
www.thetimes.com
March 9, 2025 at 10:24 PM
lovely story by Alex Farber about how chess transformed one depressed teen’s life
tete a tetes in the midday sun 🌼
March 9, 2025 at 6:04 PM
tete a tetes in the midday sun 🌼
Reposted by Peter Chappell
What do women really want from men? I delved into romantasy and found a good few clues | Max Fletcher
What do women really want from men? I delved into romantasy and found a good few clues | Max Fletcher
In these novels, the heroes are – to borrow a term from the fandom – cinnamon rolls: soft-hearted, sweet and, yes, delicious, says writer Max Fletcher
www.theguardian.com
March 8, 2025 at 1:33 PM
What do women really want from men? I delved into romantasy and found a good few clues | Max Fletcher
petition to give Mischief the cat the keys of Plymouth
How Plymouth’s friendliest cat became a Mischief to national security
Mischief, a black and white tuxedo moggy, has millions following his exploits as he wanders for miles around all parts of the city. But he’s posed a problem…
www.thetimes.com
March 7, 2025 at 2:11 PM
petition to give Mischief the cat the keys of Plymouth
glencoe in the snow
March 7, 2025 at 2:05 PM
glencoe in the snow
the trio describe themselves as “pop girlies with a lil bit of yeehaw”
Eurovision 2025: girl band Remember Monday to represent UK
The trio, who met at school, say it will be a ‘crazy honour’ to take to the stage in Basel in May with their ballad What The Hell Just Happened?
www.thetimes.com
March 7, 2025 at 11:30 AM
the trio describe themselves as “pop girlies with a lil bit of yeehaw”
Reposted by Peter Chappell
A survey for World Book Day reveals readers value physical books over ebooks — and differences in reading habits between the sexes and age groups
Four in 10 of us haven’t read a book in a year. What’s to blame?
www.thetimes.com
March 6, 2025 at 8:02 PM
A survey for World Book Day reveals readers value physical books over ebooks — and differences in reading habits between the sexes and age groups
Reposted by Peter Chappell
Warning: if your name is David, you won’t survive a horror movie
Warning: if your name is David, you won’t survive a horror movie
A survey has revealed the most likely characters to be killed off before the end credits. Actors would be ill-advised to take on any Davids, Hollys or Dicks
www.theguardian.com
March 6, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Warning: if your name is David, you won’t survive a horror movie
my yellow bittern story
March 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM
my yellow bittern story
the life of anton chekhov
March 6, 2025 at 1:51 PM
the life of anton chekhov
Two-fifths of adults haven't read a book in the last year. What's to blame, and how are booksellers adapting? My piece with Seren Hughes @ylbooks.bsky.social
Four in 10 of us haven’t read a book in a year. What’s to blame?
A survey for World Book Day reveals readers value physical books over ebooks — and differences in reading habits between the sexes and age groups
www.thetimes.com
March 5, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Two-fifths of adults haven't read a book in the last year. What's to blame, and how are booksellers adapting? My piece with Seren Hughes @ylbooks.bsky.social
New: good news for fans of The Sekforde in Clerkenwell - Islington's licensing review says it can stay open with new rules requiring the use of a curtain to prevent noise and a rope to keep guests closer to the pub. Follows accusations of NIMBYism after resident noise complaints
March 5, 2025 at 4:27 PM
New: good news for fans of The Sekforde in Clerkenwell - Islington's licensing review says it can stay open with new rules requiring the use of a curtain to prevent noise and a rope to keep guests closer to the pub. Follows accusations of NIMBYism after resident noise complaints
Scenes from Prospect Cottage (it was closed)
March 5, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Scenes from Prospect Cottage (it was closed)