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The Northern Lights were out in Southern Ontario last night

I enjoy a well-thought-out, rule-based magic system in fiction as much as anyone, BUT I also think that we should give more props to what Terry Pratchett did in the Discworld books, where it was less about rules and more about vibes and, more importantly, what fit a given story the best. 🧵

I’ve never cheered for anyone so hard

This tweet has been doing the rounds on Twitter now that Nathan Gill has pleaded guilty. If only someone had tried to investigate UKIP & Russian interference 🧐 There’s another timeline where the Guardian supported me, doubled down on the investigation & I look 5 years younger ..

Still one of my best images #stunday #atmosphere #eastcoastkin #photographersunited #photographersofbluesky #light

You are not a patriot if your associates sell out your country to Russia. You are not a patriot if your associates brag about annexing Commonwealth territory. You are not a patriot if you advocate for policies that impoverish & weaken your country.

Grasses against the sky today

People say "autism never used to exist" and then you go to the Natural History Museum and the exhibit has a caption like "Born in 1762, The Revd [name] was famously irascible, steadfast in his routine, and dedicated his life to collecting 25,000 rare beetle specimens".

Hey Rachel Reeves How difficult would it be to say “people who are here legally, they are our friends, neighbours and have a right to live here so let’s end this nonsense. I don’t want anyone who is here with ILR/settled status to spend a minute worrying” Too difficult?

In a moment like this, when tensions are high, part of the job of the president is to remind us of the ties that bind us together.

Our democracy is not self-executing. It depends on us all as citizens, regardless of our political affiliations, to stand up and fight for the core values that have made this country the envy of the world.

It seems like 'Oh Dear, look what I got' by Helen Oxenbury and me reached number one in the picture book bestseller list this week, and number two in the children's books overall list. @WalkerBooksUK @walkerpicbooks

The vulnerability of democracy: Musk says “violence is going to come to you, you will have no choice…. You either fight back or you die, that’s the truth” Is this against the law? Clever lawyers say “No”. Don’t wait for the breach of the legal threshold, act to strengthen democracy now.

I've written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage, urging them to join me in condemning Elon Musk's dangerous remarks inciting violence yesterday. As leaders, we must stand together and make clear Musk will face serious consequences for these actions.

National Trust Members. It’s time to vote to keep the Faragists out. Best not to split the vote. Use the QUICK VOTE” link both for people and for motions.

it's real support from actual racists

It’s that time of year again. Back to school for the kids. This ad should run during every NFL kickoff, every college football opener, every “Friday Night Lights.” Because school shootings are as American as football now.

If you know anyone who has to keep a phone secret, and can safely let them know, it is going to be really, really, important that they know to make sure those phones are switched off, or on airplane mode, before the alert goes through at 3pm.

Reform UK disgusts me on every level

Very important info for eg women in violent relationships who maintain a secret phone. Please pass along.

I am once again asking you to stop sending us money. But we do need your time. ⏰ zohranfornyc.com/events

The finest response I've seen so far.

Just because they keep saying it doesn't make it right... maryrose.org/discover/his...

Timeline cleanse

A man on the streets of the UK is asked about the “problem of immigration” and dismantles talking points with ease.

It's not real. But we can dream

Britain is not a country of racist bigots. Time for the decent majority to "take back control". Repost if you agree.

We must shut down big tech giving criminal scammers real estate on their sites. It's now 6yrs since I sued Facebook, yet still NO REGULATIONS in place to protect consumers, and non will be until 2027. Pathetic! contd

Imagine the message it would send if Gary Lineker won 'Presenter of the Year' at this year's National Television Awards Standing up for compassion & the right to speak out And, the feathers it would ruffle My lovely followers, you know what to do: nationaltvawards.com/vote 🗓️ Deadline: 12th Sep

Low tide Milford. The sun is setting, the tide is low and it’s time to get my camera out. Gotta love Milford Sound… #photography #nature #landscapephotography

"Not a penny of British soldiers and veterans income tax should be given to the Taliban" should be a slam dunk visible from space

The thing about human rights is it protects humans. That means everybody who is a human. Not merely the people Nigel Farage decides are human.

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It is very nearly the tenth anniversary of that brief moment when, for 2 or 3 days, British newspapers remembered refugees are desperate human beings who need our help, rather than scum that it's okay to threaten with violence.

There is of course another solution to the ‘asylum seeker problem’. Start thinking of them as human. When you do that, the ‘problem’ kind of melts away.

Rubio shamelessly omits that the U.S. gave security assurances to Ukraine in exchange for it giving up its nukes in 1994. We must honor our pledge and stop Russian aggression and bloodshed everywhere—or it won’t end with just Ukraine.

I’m on board but not after confusion over the emergency passport. This is a dark farce.

as a doctor I'm allowed to post this

holy shit this is a helluva ad from the Democrat running against Joni Ernst in Iowa. worth every second

2022 or RFKJr today

Dear Britain, it’s now clear: 20mph zones save lives and don’t slow traffic. Implement them | Sadiq Khan

A line of old volcanic craters in the desert of the Icelandic Highlands, July 2023. FYI - just noticed that the setting that I had to post photos with ALT text had been switched off - might want to check your own if you always like to add it. #Iceland #DronePhotography #DJIMavic3Pro

It’s changeover day when the doctors start/move jobs, so here’s a belated reminder of this gem from @drphiliplee1.bsky.social #MedSky

The other day I asked three different AI to do a straightforward multiplication problem, and they all got it wrong. I assure you, @historians.org, AI cannot accurately summarize a history text, no matter how simple. And, as you know, most histories aren’t simple!! RECONSIDER THIS.

I prosecute and defend the most serious sexual offences in our courts. The overwhelming majority of offenders are British-born. Overwhelmingly the victim is someone known to them, either a partner or relative. Anybody purporting to care about protecting women might start there.

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