Pip Marthaller
@pipnotes.bsky.social
Non-fiction proofreader and ELT specialist
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A little girl in Portland, OR after being tear gassed by ICE. what the actual fuck.
February 1, 2026 at 2:14 AM
A little girl in Portland, OR after being tear gassed by ICE. what the actual fuck.
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WORD FACT
“Checkmate” derives from the Classical Persian phrase “šāh māt”.
“Šāh” means king. Māt is best understood as “helpless”, “at a loss”, or “unable to respond”.
“Checkmate” derives from the Classical Persian phrase “šāh māt”.
“Šāh” means king. Māt is best understood as “helpless”, “at a loss”, or “unable to respond”.
January 30, 2026 at 9:30 AM
WORD FACT
“Checkmate” derives from the Classical Persian phrase “šāh māt”.
“Šāh” means king. Māt is best understood as “helpless”, “at a loss”, or “unable to respond”.
“Checkmate” derives from the Classical Persian phrase “šāh māt”.
“Šāh” means king. Māt is best understood as “helpless”, “at a loss”, or “unable to respond”.
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Press Gazette’s investigation which uncovered 1,000 articles in the British press attributed to 50 fake, non-existent and AI-enhanced experts has spurred PR trade bodies into action pressgazette.co.uk/news/pr-bodi...
PR bodies launch campaign against fake experts after Press Gazette investigation
Trade bodies urge journalist to shun rogue PR operators.
pressgazette.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Press Gazette’s investigation which uncovered 1,000 articles in the British press attributed to 50 fake, non-existent and AI-enhanced experts has spurred PR trade bodies into action pressgazette.co.uk/news/pr-bodi...
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A person‘s attractiveness increases by a minimum of 58% when they support their local bookstore, café, theatre, bakery, and library.
January 19, 2026 at 3:31 PM
A person‘s attractiveness increases by a minimum of 58% when they support their local bookstore, café, theatre, bakery, and library.
This sounds simple and effective.
Trying to be concise and still make things sound interesting? 🤔
Storytelling is the way 👉 https://annaclemens.com/blog/story-telling-scientific-paper/
#AcademicSky #AcademicWriting #PhDLife
Storytelling is the way 👉 https://annaclemens.com/blog/story-telling-scientific-paper/
#AcademicSky #AcademicWriting #PhDLife
How to Use Storytelling in Scientific Writing
Learn how to write your paper as a scientific story instead of only reporting your findings!
annaclemens.com
January 15, 2026 at 7:01 PM
This sounds simple and effective.
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For non-German speakers:
“Dear media, I can’t stand the headline "No agreement between the US and Denmark” any longer. If an armed man storms a bank, you don't run the headline: "Robber and cashier can't reach an agreement on money transfer." Stop framing imperial aggression as normal diplomacy.”
“Dear media, I can’t stand the headline "No agreement between the US and Denmark” any longer. If an armed man storms a bank, you don't run the headline: "Robber and cashier can't reach an agreement on money transfer." Stop framing imperial aggression as normal diplomacy.”
Liebe Medien, ich kann die Schlagzeile "Keine Einigung zwischen USA und Dänemark" nicht mehr sehen. Wenn ein Bewaffneter eine Bank stürmt, titelt ihr doch auch nicht: "Räuber und Kassiererin finden keinen Konsens über Geldübergabe." Hört auf, imperiale Aggression als normale Diplomatie zu framen.
January 15, 2026 at 11:11 AM
For non-German speakers:
“Dear media, I can’t stand the headline "No agreement between the US and Denmark” any longer. If an armed man storms a bank, you don't run the headline: "Robber and cashier can't reach an agreement on money transfer." Stop framing imperial aggression as normal diplomacy.”
“Dear media, I can’t stand the headline "No agreement between the US and Denmark” any longer. If an armed man storms a bank, you don't run the headline: "Robber and cashier can't reach an agreement on money transfer." Stop framing imperial aggression as normal diplomacy.”
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Want to understand what editorial professionals actually do?
Our latest fact sheet, The role and purpose of the editorial profession, explains how editorial pros help to make texts clear, accurate & fit for their intended audience: www.ciep.uk/resource/the...
Our latest fact sheet, The role and purpose of the editorial profession, explains how editorial pros help to make texts clear, accurate & fit for their intended audience: www.ciep.uk/resource/the...
The role and purpose of the editorial profession
What editorial professionals do, why accuracy and clarity matter, and how editorial standards support quality writing.
www.ciep.uk
January 14, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Want to understand what editorial professionals actually do?
Our latest fact sheet, The role and purpose of the editorial profession, explains how editorial pros help to make texts clear, accurate & fit for their intended audience: www.ciep.uk/resource/the...
Our latest fact sheet, The role and purpose of the editorial profession, explains how editorial pros help to make texts clear, accurate & fit for their intended audience: www.ciep.uk/resource/the...
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WORD FACT
The ASTERs in asterisk, asteroid, and disaster all mean “star”:
Aster-isk → small star
Aster-oid → star-like
Dis-aster → ill-starred
The ASTERs in asterisk, asteroid, and disaster all mean “star”:
Aster-isk → small star
Aster-oid → star-like
Dis-aster → ill-starred
January 8, 2026 at 12:41 PM
WORD FACT
The ASTERs in asterisk, asteroid, and disaster all mean “star”:
Aster-isk → small star
Aster-oid → star-like
Dis-aster → ill-starred
The ASTERs in asterisk, asteroid, and disaster all mean “star”:
Aster-isk → small star
Aster-oid → star-like
Dis-aster → ill-starred
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I sincerely love how the BBC solidifies the canon of British culture. Like to me Chris Rea is the Road to Hell because I was living in Kent when the M25 opened, but also and of course youtu.be/H0WiwB1Cjbg?...
Does Bob Mortimer Follow Chris Rea's Egg-Cracking Advice? | Would I Lie To You?
YouTube video by Would I Lie To You?
youtu.be
December 22, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I sincerely love how the BBC solidifies the canon of British culture. Like to me Chris Rea is the Road to Hell because I was living in Kent when the M25 opened, but also and of course youtu.be/H0WiwB1Cjbg?...
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Major update to our map of Anglo-Saxon London... we've now added etymologies for each place name, so you can find out what your bit of London used to be called.... and why londonist.substack.com/p/mapping-an...
Mapping Anglo-Saxon London: A Big Update
A glimpse of London, 1,000 years past.
londonist.substack.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Major update to our map of Anglo-Saxon London... we've now added etymologies for each place name, so you can find out what your bit of London used to be called.... and why londonist.substack.com/p/mapping-an...
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I have low vision and I rely on alt text and image descriptions to provide context about images on platforms like BlueSky. If you don’t know how to write #AltText yet, I have several guides on my website that can show you how— take the #AltTextChallenge! veroniiiica.com/how-to-write... (1/10)
How To Write Alt Text And Image Descriptions
The ultimate guide on how to write alt text and image descriptions for the visually impaired, written by someone with low vision who uses alt text
veroniiiica.com
November 19, 2024 at 7:41 PM
I have low vision and I rely on alt text and image descriptions to provide context about images on platforms like BlueSky. If you don’t know how to write #AltText yet, I have several guides on my website that can show you how— take the #AltTextChallenge! veroniiiica.com/how-to-write... (1/10)
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Gonna launch a political movement for historians called Yore Party
November 30, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Gonna launch a political movement for historians called Yore Party
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This story is all Nigel Farage should be asked about by journalists for months
Ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales sentenced to 10-and-a-half years for taking pro-Russian bribes
The judge tells Nathan Gill his actions were a
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 2:34 PM
This story is all Nigel Farage should be asked about by journalists for months
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This is the real threat to BBC impartiality. A weekend read by me setting the shambles of the last fortnight in proper context www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
The real threat to BBC impartiality
The BBC has suffered a week of mistakes, resignations and the threat of a $1bn lawsuit. But the biggest risks of bias are in the boardroom, not the ne...
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 9:31 AM
This is the real threat to BBC impartiality. A weekend read by me setting the shambles of the last fortnight in proper context www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
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Nearly two years ago, I wrote about the extraordinary influence of former Tory spin doctor Sir Robbie Gibb on the BBC. It's still a helpful backgrounder for what's going on now. New readers start here: www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
How the government captured the BBC
A right-wing cabal, largely unaccountable, is waging war on the principles that made our public broadcaster great. It must not succeed
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Nearly two years ago, I wrote about the extraordinary influence of former Tory spin doctor Sir Robbie Gibb on the BBC. It's still a helpful backgrounder for what's going on now. New readers start here: www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
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Invented languages and the science of mind: Linguists use constructed languages to explore how children perceive language
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lang...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lang...
Invented Languages and the Science of the Mind
Constructed languages have been used in religion, ritual, art, and entertainment. They're also being used in science to probe the structure of the mind.
www.psychologytoday.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Invented languages and the science of mind: Linguists use constructed languages to explore how children perceive language
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lang...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lang...
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Your friend came to you because they respect your knowledge and opinion, and outsourcing the answer to a machine is lazy and rude. Just answer them yourself.
Your Friend Asked You a Question. Don't Copy and Paste an Answer From a Chatbot
Your friend came to you because they respect your knowledge and opinion, and outsourcing the answer to a machine is lazy and rude. Just answer them yourself.
wrd.cm
November 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Your friend came to you because they respect your knowledge and opinion, and outsourcing the answer to a machine is lazy and rude. Just answer them yourself.
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Remember today that some ghosts may just be trying to speak to you in Latin.
October 31, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Remember today that some ghosts may just be trying to speak to you in Latin.
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"What you do makes a difference.."
Jane Goodall 💚
#jane #goodall #janegoodall #nature #wildlife #environment #earth
Jane Goodall 💚
#jane #goodall #janegoodall #nature #wildlife #environment #earth
October 2, 2025 at 12:39 AM
"What you do makes a difference.."
Jane Goodall 💚
#jane #goodall #janegoodall #nature #wildlife #environment #earth
Jane Goodall 💚
#jane #goodall #janegoodall #nature #wildlife #environment #earth
I recently read 'Adam destroys the internet' by Adam B with my 8-year-old son. It was the best book for his age group that I have read in quite a while. Highly recommend.
October 16, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I recently read 'Adam destroys the internet' by Adam B with my 8-year-old son. It was the best book for his age group that I have read in quite a while. Highly recommend.
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Calling all women writers - come along to this online chat if you're free on Thursday. The discussion is always illuminating - and friendly!
Can you make our Skychat this week? We’re talking about women writers and mindset. Can you join us? @arleneandrews.bsky.social @sunisamara11.bsky.social @poetsarahdoyle.bsky.social @louiseduckling.bsky.social @jolloyds.bsky.social @heathertweed.bsky.social @nicolawriting.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Calling all women writers - come along to this online chat if you're free on Thursday. The discussion is always illuminating - and friendly!
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"Hey handsome. Why not come over to my place and eat the fried breadcrumbs I'm covered in?" she said, croquettishly.
October 11, 2025 at 7:35 AM
"Hey handsome. Why not come over to my place and eat the fried breadcrumbs I'm covered in?" she said, croquettishly.
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A BBC spokesperson told @politicshome.bsky.social this week’s Have I Got News for You “contained an inaccurate story” about Euan Blair’s firm being linked with digital ID cards
PoliticsHome understands the government plans to step up comms on the ID scheme to counter misinformation
PoliticsHome understands the government plans to step up comms on the ID scheme to counter misinformation
BBC Apologises For Airing Fake Claim About Digital ID Scheme
The BBC has apologised for airing a false claim about Tony Blair's son's company being awarded a government contract to produce the new mandatory d...
www.politicshome.com
October 4, 2025 at 11:46 AM
A BBC spokesperson told @politicshome.bsky.social this week’s Have I Got News for You “contained an inaccurate story” about Euan Blair’s firm being linked with digital ID cards
PoliticsHome understands the government plans to step up comms on the ID scheme to counter misinformation
PoliticsHome understands the government plans to step up comms on the ID scheme to counter misinformation
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on the brisk north wind
and the backs of wild winged geese
Autumn's chill arrives
#dailyhaikuprompt chilly
and the backs of wild winged geese
Autumn's chill arrives
#dailyhaikuprompt chilly
September 22, 2025 at 3:33 PM
on the brisk north wind
and the backs of wild winged geese
Autumn's chill arrives
#dailyhaikuprompt chilly
and the backs of wild winged geese
Autumn's chill arrives
#dailyhaikuprompt chilly
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A bite-size News Eye explainer on how Nepal made history this week.
Inspiration for Gen Z everywhere?
Online here: 👇
vm.tiktok.com/ZNdboW2fU/
Inspiration for Gen Z everywhere?
Online here: 👇
vm.tiktok.com/ZNdboW2fU/
September 13, 2025 at 7:30 AM
A bite-size News Eye explainer on how Nepal made history this week.
Inspiration for Gen Z everywhere?
Online here: 👇
vm.tiktok.com/ZNdboW2fU/
Inspiration for Gen Z everywhere?
Online here: 👇
vm.tiktok.com/ZNdboW2fU/