Viv Marsh
@vivmarsh.bsky.social
Scribe, hack, recovering academic, pianist, linguist, Blackpudlian. Was China media, now revisiting East/West Germany. My book in paperback https://tinyurl.com/2p8wv94n - new book coming...
I was just thinking that I hadn't heard 'swarthy' for many years, presumably because of its negative-verging-on-racist overtones, if that's the right word.
November 30, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I was just thinking that I hadn't heard 'swarthy' for many years, presumably because of its negative-verging-on-racist overtones, if that's the right word.
A recent uni lecturer and marker writes: the best way for markers to detect underhand use of AI in coursework is to use their brains. Check references, check breezy generalisations. Oh yes: this makes grading take three times as long. That's why most faculty don't do it. Dispiriting.
November 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
A recent uni lecturer and marker writes: the best way for markers to detect underhand use of AI in coursework is to use their brains. Check references, check breezy generalisations. Oh yes: this makes grading take three times as long. That's why most faculty don't do it. Dispiriting.
The Smol Paul Glare was - even then - very much in evidence, I see !
November 30, 2025 at 10:49 AM
The Smol Paul Glare was - even then - very much in evidence, I see !
But we who live in the UK very much mind the hypocrisy of our press, which consistently manipulates public opinion to the benefit of disaster capitalists.
November 30, 2025 at 9:22 AM
But we who live in the UK very much mind the hypocrisy of our press, which consistently manipulates public opinion to the benefit of disaster capitalists.
This is another ‘unicorn Brexit’ argument in disguise - that if only there’d been a stronger mandate, there would have been a ‘better’ Brexit. He still can’t accept the folly of a Brexit outside the SM.
November 30, 2025 at 9:16 AM
This is another ‘unicorn Brexit’ argument in disguise - that if only there’d been a stronger mandate, there would have been a ‘better’ Brexit. He still can’t accept the folly of a Brexit outside the SM.
I‘d love to be on the receiving end of one of your translations… 🧐
November 27, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I‘d love to be on the receiving end of one of your translations… 🧐
A movie that takes place where you’re from ?
November 24, 2025 at 5:47 PM
A movie that takes place where you’re from ?
Them as well ! Can't wait to find out who will be the SIO of ex-AC-12, especially if the OCG has gone AWOL. The DSU (Ted) may have to be a UCO this time round (on the QT).
November 18, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Them as well ! Can't wait to find out who will be the SIO of ex-AC-12, especially if the OCG has gone AWOL. The DSU (Ted) may have to be a UCO this time round (on the QT).
This is spot-on in my experience. Starmer was my MP at the time of the EU referendum; he was pro-Remain. His constituents subsequently voted ca.70% Remain. He completely sold us out by voting along with the rest of Labour for the Tories' Brexit deal. Never, ever again.
November 17, 2025 at 7:29 PM
This is spot-on in my experience. Starmer was my MP at the time of the EU referendum; he was pro-Remain. His constituents subsequently voted ca.70% Remain. He completely sold us out by voting along with the rest of Labour for the Tories' Brexit deal. Never, ever again.
I hate all of these 'reset' negotiations. They are so hypocritical. Either rejoin at least the SM or accept that you're outside it. End of. Why do people (*not me because I didn't vote for either of them) elect one party after another that is terrified of rapprochement with the EU ?
November 17, 2025 at 6:08 PM
I hate all of these 'reset' negotiations. They are so hypocritical. Either rejoin at least the SM or accept that you're outside it. End of. Why do people (*not me because I didn't vote for either of them) elect one party after another that is terrified of rapprochement with the EU ?
I don't think Jim was in need of attention when he was a barn cat. I think Charles Cardigan told him about you - somehow - and he then knew that was where he was supposed to be. Cats are so secretive. I wonder how word got out.
November 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I don't think Jim was in need of attention when he was a barn cat. I think Charles Cardigan told him about you - somehow - and he then knew that was where he was supposed to be. Cats are so secretive. I wonder how word got out.
We've all been there, especially after that rather dodgy rogan josh.
November 17, 2025 at 4:52 PM
We've all been there, especially after that rather dodgy rogan josh.
A dog would only listen to songs in major keys and 4/4 time. A cat would definitely go for minor keys and might do that Dave Brubeck thing with odd time-signatures - all while giving us that basilisk stare denoting 'come on, keep up'.
November 16, 2025 at 5:57 PM
A dog would only listen to songs in major keys and 4/4 time. A cat would definitely go for minor keys and might do that Dave Brubeck thing with odd time-signatures - all while giving us that basilisk stare denoting 'come on, keep up'.
Very sorry to hear this.
November 14, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Very sorry to hear this.
Absolutely not ! I would be executed if I went anywhere near them before 1 Dec.
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Absolutely not ! I would be executed if I went anywhere near them before 1 Dec.
But have they wantonly destroyed the lemon-squeezer in the meantime ?
November 14, 2025 at 5:58 PM
But have they wantonly destroyed the lemon-squeezer in the meantime ?
My mother gave me a small amount of money before she died but it was all accounted for and tax paid at the correct rate in the winding-up of her financial affairs. Gifts within 6 (I think) years of death are taxed accordingly. Presumably there are people who are getting round this somehow ?
November 14, 2025 at 5:21 PM
My mother gave me a small amount of money before she died but it was all accounted for and tax paid at the correct rate in the winding-up of her financial affairs. Gifts within 6 (I think) years of death are taxed accordingly. Presumably there are people who are getting round this somehow ?
@zaichishka.bsky.social you will appreciate this
November 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
@zaichishka.bsky.social you will appreciate this