The bluesky Discover algorithm (which I mostly like, don't hate me) keeps showing me men's gym selfies. What can I tweak to not get this? Is it because I like #runsky? I'm much less interested in lifting and have negative interest in random pix of shirtless or nearly shirtless guys

I always think that Joseph is the most interesting person in Nativity paintings. Sometimes he's confused, sometimes he's a bit grumpy, sometimes he's just a good bloke trying to do his best. @bluejo.bsky.social _nails_ this last in this story.

@eightdaysofdiana.bsky.social Listening to the latest ep. My English father, born London 1947, used the phrase Black Maria for a police van and pronounced it Mar-eye-a, so I say you made the correct choice.

In the 19 days so far of the #BonneMaman #AdventCalendar, 3 have been hazelnut & cocoa spread. Plus the calendar came with a whole jar of hazelnut & cocoa spread! The repeats mean fewer of the wonderful inventive #jamvent flavours that usually enliven December. I hope next year is more diverse.

This is Tuskeegee level BS. I do not have words for how evil and disgusting this is.

Well, according to the world's richest Nazi, I'm not a woman. Thanks for clearing that up.

Sadly, I agree with pretty much all of this analysis of the failed #ucu HE ballot.

No matter how tough you say times are, there’s always enough money in the banana stand to pay an external consultant to scope ‘academic efficiency opportunities’ www.theferret.scot/consultancy-...

EU countries (eg Poland) must recognise same sex marriages from elsewhere in the EU. This is a BIG DEAL, even if not quite the same as Obergefell.

@dmmdipodcast.bsky.social It seems to be the season for telling podcasters how much I like their work - so let me say how terrific this podcast is. I did not imagine when I started listening to it how much I would enjoy an insanely deep dive into the Perniverse. 1/

I've been enjoying listening to @instantclassicspod.bsky.social. Their most recent episode is about the underworld, and it made me wonder: how different were (classical obvs) Greek and Roman mythology and beliefs from each other? 1/

Great @mashagessen.bsky.social on the true purpose of Trump's cruel passport gender marker rules: exerting social control. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/o...

If the Doctor had travelled back to early 19th century Yorkshire and gone on a caper with Anne Lister, it would explain a lot #Frauds

Can’t speak to the book, but the cover pic is fab

Posted my ballot in the @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social dispute over management’s drastic unnecessary budget cuts. That expression on my face is what a fed up academic looks like.

I am ashamed to be a citizen of the US right now

UPDATE: I complained yesterday about the route and signage of the Edinburg #trailescape. They've now put the following sort of apology up: "If you took part in the 25km at Edinburgh 2025, your distance may be longer... 1/

I ran the "25k" #trailescape in Edinburgh today, and while I had a great time myself, I cannot recommend this event to other folk on #runsky .

If they do this, it will destroy research and graduate education in STEM in the US

This is a powerful piece.

It has been the honor of my life to serve as Commissioner of BLS alongside the many dedicated civil servants tasked with measuring a vast and dynamic economy. It is vital and important work and I thank them for their service to this nation.

Today, we remember and celebrate Janey Godley.

Dave knows/knew both the Minnesota legislators targeted in the right wing political violence of last week, and worked with them on progressive policy issues. His reflections are worth reading.

Was planning on reading along with @eightdaysofdiana.bsky.social for the next episode, but the Kobo version of Homeward Bounders is formatted in ALL CAPS and is unreadable. I did get a refund, but I’m still bummed.

Very helpful thread on the rise of covid conspiracy theories and how that is not like AIDS activism

Have just responded to this consultation using @sandraduffy.bsky.social 's invaluable guide. That was gruelling. Now off to scoop litter boxes, it sort of feels like the same thing.

Edinburgh University UCU members back strike action over £140m cuts. The university has refused to rule out compulsory job cuts. This is the largest cuts programme in Scottish HE history. We must resist. #StopTheCuts #SaveHE www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Loving this live webcam of puffins from the Farne Islands @nationaltrust.org.uk Via @oohgpwales.bsky.social www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/vir...

Pal representing here.

Am I a bad person because my first reaction to this was, "go Philly!" ?

To all university workers facing job cuts: collective action works! @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social @ucu.org.uk

In 2024 Scotland had 57 homicides, roughly 1 per 100,000 people. In 2024 the US had 7.5 homicides per 100,000 people. 1/

I am a true Gen X'er. Just was able to fit a skeet under the character limit by putting one space after a full stop, and it was really painful to post it.

Accurate, speaking as a mostly-American who did a PhD in the US with a British supervisor and now works at a UK university

Too bloody accurate

I cannot believe that the NIH is cancelling this study. This is a travesty.

I was there in spirit although sadly not able to be there in body, as a pissed off lesbian who supports #TransRights

Not there because I'm under the weather, but I wholeheartedly endorse this message.

Post a warning

I voted YES YES. The swinging cuts Edinburgh Uni management is trying to push through have already damaged the University, without any evidence of their necessity. If we act together we can stop them @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social

Ditto on hell yeah, ditto on first and prob last time. Other U.S. universities should learn from this

In some countries this position is known as a Political Officer.

Holy shit. Not surprising given the last two months but in the large-scale picture of US/UK relations this is shocking.

in slightly-early honour of St Patricks Day, I will once again remind the world of the time Amazon united Ireland (and apologized for the Troubles), still one of my favourite moments on twitter

I continue to be flabbergasted at the extent to which Edinburgh Uni management is trying to gratuitously drive the uni into the ground. Why? Why? Why?

A thread about Marmite, swearing, and em/immigration: I am British originally but my family moved to the US when I was in primary school. One consequence of this was that, living in the US, I assumed that all British people like Marmite because both my parents do. 1/

I ordered @adapalmer.bsky.social 's Inventing the Renaissance through the post and have been eagerly awaiting its arrival. Postie staggered to the door with it today. Nobody warned me it is SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY FREAKING PAGES LONG. Is it really a good idea to start reading during the semester?