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Carmen CP @carmenchloie.bsky.social · 2h

Writer call out! Looking for someone with extensive knowledge of art (specifically 19th century Japan and/or world pop art) for a paid commission, drop me a note if this is you or you know someone!

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Carmen CP @carmenchloie.bsky.social · 23h

made it to October before spilling tea on my planner🎉

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Carmen CP @carmenchloie.bsky.social · 6d

the only showgirl I care about today is Oh, Mary! coming to the West End

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Carmen CP @carmenchloie.bsky.social · 7d

I've emailed my representatives in the two countries where I pay taxes, and I'd urge you to do the same!

humantiproject.org/email-templa...

Breaking: The Global Sumud Flotilla has been Intercepted By Israel - Humanti Project

Email your MP, Breaking: The Global Sumud Flotilla has been Intercepted By Israel. Ready-to-use & customizable email templates for Palestinian advocacy.

humantiproject.org

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Carmen CP @carmenchloie.bsky.social · 7d

Among the many important causes in the world, I've joined Greenpeace's October fundraising efforts to support conservation of our natural resources. Looking to get out in nature for (more than) 31 miles and raise £150! All donations greatly appreciated💚

fundraise.greenpeace.org.uk/fundraisers/...

31 Miles for Nature

This October, I’m moving 31 Miles for Nature to raise money for Greenpeace. Every donation - no matter how small - will count towards Greenpeace’s mission to create a greener, healthier, more peaceful...

fundraise.greenpeace.org.uk

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David Nice @davidnice.bsky.social · 7d

Michael D Higgins on Palestine recognition: 'We might well ask where stands this commitment now if a flotilla involving more than 40 boats and more than 500 people from the international community seeking to bring humanitarian aid...is being prevented from achieving that humanitarian objective.'

Gaza flotilla carrying Sinn Féin senator and other Irish citizens intercepted by Israel with soldiers boarding boats, activists say

Activists on board a Gaza-bound aid flotilla say the Israeli navy has begun intercepting their vessels.

www.independent.ie

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Carmen CP @carmenchloie.bsky.social · 7d

Just completed a survey where I was asked to fill out what county in the UK I lived in but the only options were English counties...

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MovieJawn @moviejawn.com · 8d

MJ's @carmenchloie.bsky.social says, "A remarkable little documentary that smartly presents its interconnected material, HARD HAT RIOT is a testament to a struggle that has not vanished..."

#HardHatRiot is available to watch via @pbs.org

HARD HAT RIOT documents a time of division still felt today — Moviejawn

by Carmen Paddock, Staff Writer A remarkable little documentary that smartly presents its interconnected material, Hard Hat Riot is a testament to a struggle that has not vanished.

www.moviejawn.com

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casey morell @caseym.org · 9d

isn't the whole point of copyright that you are opting out of people stealing your work

The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 9d

Exclusive: OpenAI is planning to release a new version of its Sora video generator, which creates videos featuring copyrighted material unless copyright holders opt out of having their work appear.

OpenAI’s New Sora Video Generator to Require Copyright Holders to Opt Out

Executives at the startup notified talent agencies and studios over the last week.

on.wsj.com

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Carmen CP @carmenchloie.bsky.social · 10d

Where to begin with OBAA. There is so, so much love and hope in a film about the doomed cycle of standing up to imperialist powers, and about the regrettable inevitabilities of violence alongside the sincere belief these times will not and cannot prevail. Community can't be broken so easily.

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Carmen CP @carmenchloie.bsky.social · 11d

This week bringing a new season of Blowback and a new Sinfonia of London Golden Age recording is really feeding both sides of my soul

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Carmen CP @carmenchloie.bsky.social · 12d

I've taken my obsession with adapting books into operas to @parterrebox.bsky.social

parterre.com/2025/09/25/n...

Novel ideas - Parterre Box

Carmen Paddock looks at contemporary opera's prestige literary turn and what it takes for operas adopted from novels to last.

parterre.com

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Carmen CP @carmenchloie.bsky.social · 12d

(review of House of Guinness forthcoming)

Carmen CP @carmenchloie.bsky.social · 12d

Anthony Boyle is out here collecting moustachioed historical figures like infinity stones

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The Skinny @theskinnymag.bsky.social · 12d

All the Devils Are Here doesn't redefine the crime genre, but its tight pacing and terrific performances make for a fantastic ride

www.theskinny.co.uk/film/new-rel... [review by @CarmenChloie.bsky.social]