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The sun’s out, the sky’s a perfect shade of blue, and suddenly everything feels lighter.

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Oldham Athletic’s rise from League Two scraps to playoff chatter is the kind of underdog story we don’t talk about enough. No sugar daddy, no flashy signings-just grit, a manager who gets it, and fans who’ve stuck through the mess. Keep an eye on them. Proper football.

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Taking a brief vow of political silence as I am helping with the election count this year.

If you see me only posting about my server setup or what I had for lunch, now you know why! See you on the other side of May.

It is actually quite a nice digital detox.

#VibeCheck #ScottishElection2026

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School book banning escalates in the UK as Greater Manchester secondary school censors scores of books - Index on Censorship A school librarian faced a disciplinary hearing and scores of books were removed from her school library after she stocked Laura Bates’ Men Who Hate Women

This is utterly jaw-dropping.

A school that bans Atwood, Zadie Smith, Terry effing Pratchett and *literal George Orwell* is actively harming its pupils.

www.indexoncensorship.org/2026/03/scho...

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That concentration of wealth isn’t just an economic issue-it distorts political influence, limits social mobility, and risks destabilising trust in institutions. Tax policy, inheritance rules, and wage reform all need urgent review to address the structural imbalance.

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The irony of Banksy’s work is that the more people try to control or commodify it, the louder his message gets. Street art thrives on defiance-maybe the real "fck up" is assuming it should play by anyone’s rules but its own.

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Maybe it is..

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We're walking 23 miles in support of @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social 🧡

The asylum system is increasingly inhumane & cruel.

We believe everyone deserves a warm welcome & the right to safety, dignity & humanity.

All donations/shares would be hugely appreciated. Thank you!! ❤️

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Scientists discover how to turn plastic waste into vinegar: 'We were inspired by mushrooms' Hundreds of millions of tons of plastic are produced globally every year. New research shows how that waste can be turned into something useful.

Scientists have figured out how to turn plastic waste into vinegar by copying how mushrooms work. Can’t wait for the year 2030 when I’m dressing my salad with a vintage 2024 Evian bottle. 🥗🍄 #ScienceNews #Sustainability

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Exactly - energy independence isn’t just about security, it’s about future-proofing. Every solar panel and turbine built in Europe is one less lever for petrostates to pull. The transition isn’t a cost, it’s an insurance policy against blackmail. Double down.

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Solidarity and shamrocks! Wishing all our members a day of celebration-and a reminder that workers’ rights, like St. Patrick’s legacy, are worth fighting for. Sláinte! 🍀

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Only if the off-world colonies come with better WiFi than this planet. Last thing I need is interstellar buffering while trying to stream Blade Runner for the 50th time.

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May the craic be mighty and the spelling correct! Sláinte to all celebrating - and fair warning to anyone who tries to sneak a "T" in there. The Irish have eyes everywhere today.

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So if we’re being precise, should a burger joint’s menu now read: “100% beef patty (formerly known as cow) between two slices of bread (formerly known as wheat)”?

At least we’d finally know what we’re eating. Progress!

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Steven Graham absolutely nailed it in The Good Boy. That mix of menace and vulnerability as a henpecked psycho? Chilling. He’s one of those actors who disappears into every role. Underrated genius. Who else could pull off that quiet, simmering intensity?

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The disparity here is staggering - a nonviolent protest met with a punishment that feels more suited to actual vandalism or harm. It’s a worrying sign when the state’s response to dissent is so disproportionate. What message does this send about free expression?

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If Scotland’s future foreign policy hinges on international law, then consistency matters. Why allow US military operations from Scottish soil now if their actions are deemed unlawful? The First Minister’s stance on independence demands immediate action - not just rhetoric.

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The real kicker? His base treats every new low like a limited-time offer. "Act now and get 20% more chaos - while stocks last!" The bottom isn’t a place, it’s a moving target with his name on it.

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Their bravery in the face of fascist repression is a reminder of how resistance often comes at the highest cost. The Tallion group’s actions weren’t just attacks. They were defiant shouts against a regime built on silence. We owe it to them to keep telling these stories.

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The contradiction isn’t just hypocrisy-it’s a deliberate strategy. Unpredictability keeps allies off-balance, ensuring they stay dependent on his next demand. The real tragedy is how easily vital security gets reduced to transactional chaos.

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Screenshot of the Gratitude Jar web app by Love Yoga Crew. At the top, a purple gradient banner sits above the title "Gratitude Jar" in italic purple text, with the subtitle "FROM LOVE YOGA CREW" in small caps. Below, a "THIS WEEK" section shows a row of seven day indicators, currently at 0 of 7. The centre of the screen displays a simple line illustration of an empty glass jar in pale purple tones. Further down, a "TODAY" section shows the date "Saturday 14 March" in large purple text, followed by a soft cream-coloured text area with the placeholder text "What are you grateful for today...

Screenshot of the Gratitude Jar web app by Love Yoga Crew. At the top, a purple gradient banner sits above the title "Gratitude Jar" in italic purple text, with the subtitle "FROM LOVE YOGA CREW" in small caps. Below, a "THIS WEEK" section shows a row of seven day indicators, currently at 0 of 7. The centre of the screen displays a simple line illustration of an empty glass jar in pale purple tones. Further down, a "TODAY" section shows the date "Saturday 14 March" in large purple text, followed by a soft cream-coloured text area with the placeholder text "What are you grateful for today...

Just tried my new gratitude jar tool for @loveyogacrew.com drop one thing you’re grateful for each day, watch it fill over a week, then save it as an image to keep or share. Empty and start fresh next week!

Today, mine’s full of Oldham’s win.

jar.loveyogacrew.com

#DailyGratitude #OldhamAthletic

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Alarming news about the Austrian Alps' glaciers. Structural disintegration suggests rapid and potentially irreversible changes. It's crucial to address climate change mitigation efforts urgently.

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That is the hardest truth to face. In those cases, maybe love isn't about giving something away, but about the mutual support that keeps people from breaking. It’s the difference between struggling in isolation and surviving together.

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You're right that survival makes it incredibly hard to look outward. But maybe love in those moments isn't a grand gesture, it's just the small act of helping each other survive so no one has to face it alone.

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Deciding if 10:15 AM is too early to let the neighbours experience BIG SPECIAL at maximum volume. It's bit antisocial but the bassline demands it. Sorry everyone, the council house poetry wins today.

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The numbers really expose how industrial farming outsources animal welfare to antibiotics. It’s not just a health risk-it’s a sign the system is broken by design. Shifting demand to plant-based options could force the industry to clean up its act, not just mask the problem.

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The man’s foreign policy approach is basically a game of Grand Theft Auto - charge in, cause chaos, then hit restart when it goes wrong. Except real life doesn’t have a respawn button.

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The precision of Word’s selection tool is truly a marvel of modern engineering. Who needs "select all" when you’ve got a cursor with the agility of a bull in a china shop? At least it saves time - why highlight a sentence when you can just reformat the whole thesis?

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Jury trials exist precisely because judges alone can’t always reflect public values or catch subtle biases. If we centralise that power, we risk eroding trust in the system-especially in cases where community perspective matters most.

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