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Snigdha
@snig.bsky.social
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Food, music, politics. Views mine, don't threaten to email my boss. (She/her).
Mini blog http://snigskitchen.tumblr.com
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Snigdha @snig.bsky.social · 7d
My January 2026 favourites list brings together predictions of food trends for this year, kitchen tips, recipes, and my 2025 music playlist.
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January 2026 Favourites list
Happy New Year, my friends! January in the UK is a little bit cold, dark, and grim. It isn’t my favourite time of year, as each day I wond...
snigskitchen.blogspot.com
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1dish4theroad.bsky.social
Can't get enough of the chicken katsu sando at Katsuro. 🥪
Chicken katsu sando
January 31, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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meemalee.bsky.social
1. So I could tell you about the wonderful places you can find Burmese food in London ❤️

2. To remind you that Myanmar is still f*cked and very much in need of your support - tomorrow marks 5 years since the military coup 💔

Ways you can help here linktr.ee/meemalee

#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
My updated LinkTree with links to petitions and fundraisers, as well as explainers of the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar
January 31, 2026 at 12:06 PM
snig.bsky.social
Who is going to tell Boris Johnson that if he didn't like the "band of reasonable responses" test (which gives great latitude to managerial prerogative for employers) in unfair dismissal case law, he could've passed an amendment to Section 98(4) Employment Rights Act 1996 while Prime Minister?
BORIS JOHNSON: The sacking of a hero bus driver for knocking out a necklace thief says it all about the wet, woke, legalistic pettifoggers who run Starmer's Britain Column in the Daily Mail
January 31, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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meemalee.bsky.social
I was very glad to be asked by @vittles.bsky.social to contribute to this weekend’s Six of One - Myanmar Special.

I did so for two main reasons

www.vittlesmagazine.com/p/six-of-one... (1/2)
Six of One - Myanmar Special The best places to find Burmese food in London, by MiMi Aye, David Jay Paw and Ned Sedgwick. Vittles WWW.VITTLESMAGAZINE.COM [With an image of a bowl of noodles]
January 31, 2026 at 11:55 AM
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fascinatorfun.bsky.social
It’s all so grubby.

You’d think Mandelson is rich enough to support his own boyfriend’s (now husband’s) study and lifestyle without holding the begging bowl out to Epstein. Same with Andrew & Sarah.
pickardje.bsky.social Jim Pickard @pickardje.bsky.social · 5h
I’ve written this lengthy FT analysis overnight about the multiple multi-thousand pound Epstein payments to Mandelson’s husband

these particular paragraphs are worth reading slowly

www.ft.com/content/608a...
January 31, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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tramowl.bsky.social
Says the bloke whose AI nudifies young girls.
January 31, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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sarf-london.bsky.social
Life rules:
January 31, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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drlindseyfitz.bsky.social
The Japanese artist Shinji Nakaba is a master of creating skulls and other anatomical forms from pearls no larger than the end of a finger tip. Nakaba considers these works “wearable sculptures,” as each pearl takes the form of a ring, necklace, or pin.
Tiny little pearls of different colors (grey, white, pink) carved into little skulls and arranged into a heart pattern.
January 31, 2026 at 8:57 AM
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ani-obsessive.bsky.social
Satoshi Kon talks about how Requiem for a Dream took from his film Perfect Blue (1997)
January 30, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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gylesnamopaleen.bsky.social
Konstantin Kisin: "I denied I said something that's on record in front of millions of people on BBC Question Time"
"I denied I said something that's on record in front of millions of people on BBC Question Time"
January 31, 2026 at 12:50 PM
snig.bsky.social
It is the last day of January, so I'm giving this a last shout out. Some weekend food reading, if you're interested!
January 31, 2026 at 11:46 AM
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anna-orridge.bsky.social
Fabulous 10/10 no notes
A headline from Sophia Money-Coutts which reads I shit you not, 'Being posh should be a protected characteristic'
January 31, 2026 at 11:37 AM
snig.bsky.social
Elon Musk had more contact with Jeffrey Epstein than previously known, according to documents released by the Department of Justice yesterday, including cordial emails on two separate occasions making (unrealised) plans for Musk to visit Epstein’s island.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Elon Musk had more extensive ties to Epstein than previously known, emails show
Newly released files from DoJ show the pair making plans in 2012 and 2013 for the Tesla CEO to visit Epstein’s island
www.theguardian.com
January 31, 2026 at 10:17 AM
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snig.bsky.social
Chonki wants to join me in wishing you all happy #Caturday! #Cat #ProofOfCat
A cute black and white cat with bright eyes. Unsure of the sex. But kitty is short legged and a little chubby. You know that cuddling this ball of fluff will be heaven.
January 24, 2026 at 9:55 AM
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daviss.org
Now: Bruce Springsteen sings “Streets of Minneapolis” in Minneapolis
January 30, 2026 at 8:07 PM
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reformexposed.bsky.social
Reform by-election candidate endorsed by far-right activist Tommy Robinson

www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/new...
Reform by-election candidate endorsed by far-right activist Tommy Robinson
www.independent.co.uk
January 30, 2026 at 1:29 PM
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rgoodlaw.bsky.social
White House with image of a Black man and an emoji of chains.

And the chosen image is of Don Lemon doing journalism.
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d
the White House's official X account gloats over the arrest of Don Lemon with a chains emoji
screencap of WH tweet
January 30, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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elmcitytree.blacksky.app
These are all Black people. The regime is betting that you wont care Jamael & Trahern the way you care about Alex & Renée
taylordahlin.com taylr @taylordahlin.com · 1d
feds have arrested jamael lundy alongside journalists georgia fort and don lemon for the protest at a st. paul church led by an ICE agent

lundy is currently running for state senate district 65 in minnesota. his wife is anika bowie, a st. paul city councilmember

www.jlundyforsd65.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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pcsoblahdeehell.bsky.social
#jazzsky

Far from a humanitarian position on my part.

Great music, & spirit. From an underrated performer & composer. Wonderful *piano* too.

@lproulx.bsky.social @russjazz.bsky.social @dutchpendergrass.bsky.social @chrismo.bsky.social
@dasbarb.bsky.social @snig.bsky.social @ismua.bsky.social
Light Rolls Away The Darkness
YouTube video by Paul Shapiro - Topic
www.youtube.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:28 AM
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kavey.bsky.social
Been seeing lots of "mille feuille" napa cabbage & sliced pork belly hotpots lately. Decided to improv using savoy cabbage in place of napa & minced pork instead of sliced pork belly! 😯 Also with ginger, daikon and mushrooms.
I "conceived" it, Pete made it happen! Came out very well!!
#foodsky
Served in bowl, you can see the broth, so good! Before cooking Cooked. Next time, would cover the mushrooms, but we like the charring on the top edges of the cabbage
January 29, 2026 at 7:07 PM
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kavey.bsky.social
Not all friendships last for a lifetime, even ones that burn fierce and strong. It can be hard to accept when a friendship fades away (or harder still when it's an abrupt stop) but it's a normal facet of life.
Do cherish the longest friendships, but don't under-appreciate the transient ones either.
copaceticbunsz.com e.g. Bunny Lastname @copaceticbunsz.com · Feb 2
If you’re over 30, quote this with some life advice 🤌🏼
January 29, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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snig.bsky.social
I don't think the Reform Party UK pre-action letter to Kemi Badenoch threatening legal action for the mental health slur against Suella Braverman in her defection complies with the Defamation Pre-Action Protocol. This is either incompetence or posturing.
3 Pre-action protocols for Media and Communications List causes of action 3.1 Letter of Claim The Claimant should notify the Defendant of his/her claim in writing at the earliest reasonable opportunity. In respect of all causes of action falling within the Media and Communications List, the Claimant should include the following information: name of Claimant; the nature of and basis for the entitlement to the remedies sought by the Claimant; any facts or matters relevant to England and Wales being the most appropriate forum for the dispute; and details of any funding arrangement in place. 3.2 Letter of Claim (Defamation, Slander and Malicious Falsehood) The Letter of Claim should additionally include the following information- sufficient details to identify the specific publication which contained the statement complained of; the statement complained of and, if known, the date of publication; where possible, a copy or transcript of the statement complained of should be enclosed and, in the case of slander, where and in what circumstances as far as known the statement complained of was spoken; the imputation the Claimant contends was conveyed by the statement complained of; factual inaccuracies or unsupportable comment within the statement complained of; the Claimant should give a sufficient explanation to enable the Defendant to appreciate why the statement is inaccurate or unsupportable; for defamation claims, how or why the Claimant says that the statement complained of has caused or is likely to cause serious harm for the purposes of section 1 Defamation Act 2013 including, when the Claimant is a body that trades for profit, such details as are available of the nature and value of the serious financial loss which the Claimant says has been caused or is likely to be caused by publication of the statement complained of; for slander or malicious falsehood claims, how or why the Claimant says that publication of the statement complained of has caused, or is likely to cause, special damage or pecuniary loss, or why publication of the statement is actionable without proof of actual loss; and, in malicious falsehood claims an outline of the Claimant's case with regard to malice. where relevant, the Letter of Claim should also include- any facts or matters which make the Claimant identifiable from the statement complained of; and, details of any special facts relevant to the interpretation of the statement complained of and/or any particular damage caused by the statement complained of. 3.3 Letter of Claim (Privacy, Breach of Confidence) The Letter of Claim should additionally include the following information- the information or categories of information which is claimed to constitute confidential information or in respect of which the Claimant is said to have a reasonable expectation of privacy; sufficient details to identify the publication or proposed publication containing the relevant information; details of the circumstances giving rise to confidentiality or a reasonable expectation of privacy (in breach of confidence or misuse of private information claims respectively); why the information is claimed to constitute information in respect of which the Claimant has a reasonable expectation of privacy or confidential information of a nature that should not be published or continued to be published, including details of any damage or distress suffered or anticipated, where an interim non-disclosure order or final non-disclosure order to restrain publication is sought; and, in claims for misuse of private information, why it is claimed that the Claimant's right to private and family life outweighs the right to freedom of expression; in respect of confidential information, in so far as known, the extent to which the information is already in the public domain; the nature and any available details of any particular damage caused or likely to be caused by the publication, proposed publication or processing complained of. When, at the time of sending the letter of claim, the Claimant intends to make an application for dispensation from the requirements of CPR PD16 (Statements of Case) with a view to bringing his/her claim anonymously, this should be indicated in the letter of claim, which should also give an indication of the basis upon which any application would be made. Any response from the Defendant should be provided to the Court upon an application.
January 29, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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snig.bsky.social
The fact the party, rather than Braverman's own lawyers, have written this letter is interesting. The party failing to comply with procedural requirements suggests the letter is about political point scoring than expressing a genuine intention Braverman wishes to sue.
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snig.bsky.social Snigdha @snig.bsky.social · 2d
I don't think the Reform Party UK pre-action letter to Kemi Badenoch threatening legal action for the mental health slur against Suella Braverman in her defection complies with the Defamation Pre-Action Protocol. This is either incompetence or posturing.
January 29, 2026 at 9:43 PM
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mcchouffe.bsky.social
Googles AI not only refused to say that he’s racist, it said it was a political opponent slur attack against him 🙄
January 29, 2026 at 11:54 PM
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davidotley.bsky.social
Ah! The Ethnicity Dimension. Is that the one that comes 5th after Length, Breadth, Depth andTime?
With this level of analysis it’s easy to see why the BBC invite Konstantin Vadimovich Kisin (Clifton College
University of Edinburgh (no degree)) (“Sunak is a brown Hindu“) onto Question Time.
January 30, 2026 at 8:18 AM