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Eddie Clarke @hedgiecc.bsky.social · 2h

Rundell’s idea for writing ‘Impossible Creatures’ came from studying the poetry of Donne. The creative industries are hugely important for the British economy - don’t allow Kemi Badenoch to demonise English.

Greg Jenner @gregjenner.bsky.social · 2d

This is exciting — Katherine Rundell is the closest thing we have to a modern Tolkien or Lewis. Her writing is sublime and her passion for children’s literature is unrivalled, so it’s brilliant to see she will get to produce and write the screenplays too deadline.com/2025/10/disn...

Disney Bets Big On ‘Impossible Creatures’ & Its Oxford Prof Author Katherine Rundell

Disney Bets Big On 'Impossible Creatures' & Its Oxford Prof Author Katherine Rundell, with movies planned.

deadline.com

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Gregory Norminton @gregorynorminton.bsky.social · 2h

If only the natural world and the electorate had as much influence over politicians as landowners.

RSPB Scotland @rspbscotland.bsky.social · 23h

Our reaction to a further delay by the Scottish Government on the implementation of muirburn licencing.

Text that reads:

RSPB Scotland is deeply disappointed that yet another delay to the implementation of the muirburn provisions of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Act 2024 has been announced by the Scottish Government.

Muirburn as a practice has been very weakly regulated since the Second World War and there were many examples of poor practice leading to negative impacts, including starting wildfires. The new framework is meant to allow muirburn to continue, but with more oversight so that the negative impacts are avoided.

We hope this further delay will provide ample opportunity for the Scottish Government to put in place the proper training for practitioners on the ground, as well as better communicate to land managers how the licencing system will operate in advance of its full implementation ahead of the Autumn 2026 season.

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Bernie Hughes @agentmancuso.bsky.social · 12h

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 14h

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Bernie Hughes @agentmancuso.bsky.social · 1d

En regardant la télé:

"It is NOT heresy and I do NOT recant"

To The Devil a Daughter, Hammer, 1976.

Mr Lee in clerical garb, staring defiantly at a statue of a carpenter nailed to a tree, various men in dresses in the background.

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Melanie Andrej @midnightbluenotes.bsky.social · 3d

We've got to live, no matter how many skies have fallen. DH Lawrence

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Bat Krown 🦇 @katbrownwrites.com · 1d

Badenoch's loathing of English degrees makes sense. She shows all the empathy of someone who hasn't read a novel since school.

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David Graeber Institute @davidgraeberinst.bsky.social · 2d

David Graeber on the police.

From an interview he gave a few years ago with the Scottish publication called Bella Caledonia. davidgraeber.org/interviews/t...

"The police don’t actually end up spending their time
fighting violent criminals. Instead, they enforce
administrative regulations and endless rules. So
rather than protecting us against violence, police
actually bring the threat of violence into situations
where it would have never occurred otherwise.
Most incidents of violence —domestic violence,
a drunken brawl, or gang fights— the police don’t
get involved. On the other hand, try driving down
the street with no license plates: how long will it
be before you are surrounded by people with weapons."

- David Graeber

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poemakontsa @poemakontsa.bsky.social · 2d

Swedish poet Lars Gustafsson, from his the Stillness of the World Before Bach, tr. by Harriett Watts.

The Living and the Dead

All the things imitating life will fail
and do not fool us.

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painter247 @painter247.bsky.social · 3d

Pastel. the same soaking windy day at the coast. The pier in the background..

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Tatiana Fajardo @tatiana1979.bsky.social · 3d

“Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful.”
― Mary Shelley, Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus #rereading

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Bernie Hughes @agentmancuso.bsky.social · 3d

Niche 🫡

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Bernie Hughes @agentmancuso.bsky.social · 3d

"If you see this, post a random photo (or meme) from your photo gallery without explaining it."

Screenshot of an internet search for the eternal question: are there unicorns on Mallorca?

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Bernie Hughes @agentmancuso.bsky.social · 5d

Total domination fading to powder puff. Definitely 2 points thrown away 😪

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Hypervisible @hypervisible.blacksky.app · 6d

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How to Turn Off AI Tools Like Gemini, Apple Intelligence, Copilot, and More - Consumer Reports

AI features are crowding into Google search, Gmail, iPhones, Windows laptops, and other products. If you're suffering from AI overload, these settings can help.

www.consumerreports.org

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La Directa @ladirecta.bsky.social · 5d

🔴 El Passeig de Gràcia de Barcelona està completament desbordat per la manifestació en solidaritat amb el poble palestí

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Guy Dickinson @tracing-silence.bsky.social · 6d

Frithsden Beeches, 2025
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Maps codify the miracle of existence.
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Nicholas Crane, Mercator: The Man Who Mapped the Planet, 2002

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Alec Finlay @alecfinlay.bsky.social · 6d

'our mis- / steps // widen / the path'

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Dave Saul @davesaul.bsky.social · 6d

89th anniversary of London's east end decrying fascism. #FascistScum

Plaque commemorating the battle of Cable Street.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 6d

Rattled, much?

A speech about unity, community and cohesion.

About the 99% Vs the 1%.

I'm not surprised the Labour Party didn't quite get that....

Join.greenparty.org.uk

Labour party response to Zacks speech. Guardian.com/livefeed

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Folk Horror Revival 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @folkhorrorrevival.bsky.social · 8d

"Listen! the wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves,
We have had our summer evenings, now for #October eves!"

By Humbert Wolfe

#October1st #BookChatWeekly #Autumn 🎃🍃🍂

🖼️ 'La Bourrasque' (The Gust of Wind) by Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer, 1896

Painting of a shocked looking lady dressed in black standing in an autumnal woodland while the wind whirls gusts of orange leaves all around her.

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Wangle-BOO-ry @wangleberry.bsky.social · 7d

The thing about AI is that it ultimately doesn't matter how realistic it gets, or looks, or sounds, or seems - those are all red herrings. The problem at its heart is that nothing it produces comes from a real person, and it therefore has no aesthetic value. That's it. No more needs to be said.

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Makkon @makkon.bsky.social · 7d

a flow-chart with 2 islands. "Do I need AI?" that flows into a final island saying "No"

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Longden Calling @longdencalling.bsky.social · 7d

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YouAintNoPunkYouPunk! @youaintnopunk.bsky.social · 7d

#FallFriday hit t’ north #Mark.E.Smith #lyrics

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