Donald Lyven
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Donald Lyven
@donaldelyven.bsky.social
Resident of Fortis Green Ward, Haringey. Suburbia at its best, wedged between East Finchley & Muswell Hill. Friendly, safe & green with good transport links.
Private water companies have been dumping sewage and letting infrastructure crumble for over 30 years. Sign the petition to bring water into public ownership #WeOwnIt

weownit.org.uk/act-now/lets...
Let's bring water into public ownership | We Own It
weownit.org.uk
April 7, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Dublin, CA? On St Patrick's Day? The universe has a sense of humor.
M4.2 #earthquake detected 3 km WNW of Dublin, California at 3/17/2025 7:46:33 PM PDT

This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
M4.2 - 3 km WNW of Dublin, California
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake located 3 km WNW of Dublin, California was detected at 3/17/2025 7:46:33 PM PDT. This information is subject to change. Please visit the USGS event page for up-to-date details.
earthquake.usgs.gov
March 18, 2025 at 2:54 AM
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No comment needed for this graphic, really.
March 13, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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Another sunny day in St Ann’s Ward. We’ve been out this morning and afternoon speaking to residents about:

✅ 150+ New Council Homes at St Ann’s Hospital Site
✅ Investment in Chestnuts + Downhills Park
✅ New Cycle Hangers for Cornwall Rd, Rowley Rd + Woodlands Park Road
March 3, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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Ramadan Mubarak to family, friends & all of those in Haringey and around the world who begin their fast.

I know many will be taking this time to reflect about those who will be fasting whilst experiencing hardship and suffering in our world 1/2
March 2, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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I think Trump cannot conceive of Putin disrespecting him, and/or he can't afford to give space to the concept. It was a good question.
March 10, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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He’s too old and not mentally agile enough to hide the thought process taking place after he heard the question.

“Mustn’t insult my boss”.
March 10, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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When confused and clueless throw insults instead of answers. Trump’s strategy for years.
March 10, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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I know. Unwilling to risk their access as it represents their livelihood, at the expense of their integrity and reputation. I suppose someone has to be present to verify the lies told.
March 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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This is the most telling response to show that he works for Putin.

Pretends not to hear - when that doesn't work, and once Putin is criticised he shuts down the critic.
March 10, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Journalist, "Is Putin disrespecting you by attacking Ukraine?"

Trump, "Who?"

J, "'Putin"

Trump, "What did he do?"

Jt, "Attacked Ukraine"

Trump, "Is he disrespecting me?"

J, "Yes"

Trump, "Who are you with?"

J, "Washington Post"

Trump, "You've lost credibility"
March 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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Road closures: six for Barnet drivers over the next fortnight

Six delays on the A1 and M1 for Barnet drivers to avoid reports Clara Margotin, Data Reporter
barnetpost.co.uk/2025/03/10/r...
Road closures: six for Barnet drivers over the next fortnight
Six delays on the A1 and M1 for Barnet drivers to avoid reports Clara Margotin, Data Reporter
barnetpost.co.uk
March 10, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Sirens blaring in Kyiv.

Thanks Trump - by removing intel & hardware, Putin is now sending drones to kill civilians every night in the capital. 🤬
March 11, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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March 10, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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Time to end the leasehold rip off

Hendon MP David Pinto-Duschinsky is taking action on excessive fees
barnetpost.co.uk/2025/03/10/t...
Time to end the leasehold rip off
Hendon MP David Pinto-Duschinsky is taking action on excessive fees
barnetpost.co.uk
March 10, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Trump administration confirms that they intend to cut USAID funding by over 80%.
March 10, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Match report: Barnet vs Dagenham & Redbridge

Nick Sandamas sees the Bees leave it late
barnetpost.co.uk/2025/03/10/m...
Match report: Barnet vs Dagenham & Redbridge
Nick Sandamas sees the Bees leave it late
barnetpost.co.uk
March 10, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Farage wipes out his rival: The humiliating, damaging, and utterly hilarious implosion of Reform.

Also, why satire is dead and how I’m increasingly starting to feel like Nostradamus with knockers.

Always poor never bored.

youtu.be/VV9heC1bqX4
Reform Publicly Implodes (As I Laugh My A*$e Off)
YouTube video by Supertanskiii
youtu.be
March 10, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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"Elon Musk, a celebrity, owns 411mn Tesla shares and, having pledged more than half his stake to fund other ventures, 50.7mn options on shares. His net worth has fallen by around $150bn over the past three months. Maybe there is such a thing as bad publicity." on.ft.com/4hsfZS1
Tesla’s crash back towards reality, in several charts
Rapid unscheduled share-price disassembly
on.ft.com
March 11, 2025 at 6:16 AM
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In other news Vladimir Putin, an ACTUAL murderous dictator, launches a large-scale drone attack across Ukraine, the day before the third anniversary of the war

www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Ukraine hit by largest single Russian drone attack of war on eve of third anniversary
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www.bbc.co.uk
February 23, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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Exploited migrant farm workers in UK paid for picks, not hours.

Workers not paid for in-work travel, time spent moving between workstations, team meetings, receiving instructions on equipment use.

Employers violating employment rights.

Need effective enforcement, not deregulation.
‘Exploited’ migrant farm workers in UK paid for picks, not hours
Call for investigation into unfair payment for labourers on seasonal visa scheme
www.theguardian.com
February 23, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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Current mood
February 22, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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Althorp in c.1890, and today. No cows allowed on the lawns these days - otherwise, much the same.
February 23, 2025 at 11:56 AM