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This article in Le Monde, really does reflect what a lot of us are probably thinking right now, is this going to be the new normal, is this how it is going be moving forward. Not a particularly nice thought or future. www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/a...
'Since 2026, summer has lost all lightness. Something has changed, summer has been stolen from us'
OP-ED. As France swelters under a relentless series of heatwaves and suffers from devastating wildfires, summer no longer carries its former meaning, writes novelist Serge Joncour.
lemonde.fr
I've followed her diagnosis of the orange vile blob for a while and she has been spot on and this sums him up perfectly, a vacuum of decency with a pathetic lust for money and adoration. Imagine living a life so void of anything.
This article in Le Monde, really does reflect what a lot of us are probably thinking right now, is this going to be the new normal, is this how it is going be moving forward. Not a particularly nice thought or future. www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/a...
'Since 2026, summer has lost all lightness. Something has changed, summer has been stolen from us'
OP-ED. As France swelters under a relentless series of heatwaves and suffers from devastating wildfires, summer no longer carries its former meaning, writes novelist Serge Joncour.
lemonde.fr
Where did King John sign the Magna Carta? .......... At the bottom - 😂 Thanks to my grandson for that one - lol
If you are visiting France and want to see a true part of French history , go to Nantes and visit this restaurant. It's one of our favourites and I can't recommend it enough. www.lemonde.fr/en/summer-re...
In Nantes, La Cigale is an Art Nouveau restaurant that nearly runs itself
'More Than Just A Restaurant' (6/6). In this emblematic Art Nouveau establishment, listed as a historic monument, owner Yannick Curty prefers to step back, insisting the staff can manage without him. ...
lemonde.fr
You can't really argue with this, except it is a percentage of the population that have lost all decency, and the other half are as much in despair as anyone else.
Hi everyone, you’re probably aware that we have been helping with the campaign against Thames Water who are planning on getting approval to dump 75 million litres of semi-treated sewage in the river on a daily basis. Please help fight this destruction. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...
Petition: Ensure new sewage treatment infrastructure meets higher standards as in the EU
We urge the government to review the regulations for new sewage treatment infrastructure and introduce new legislation to ensure high international standards are met; to safeguard people’s health, bet...
petition.parliament.uk
Even those oil barons can see the profit in free fuel :-)
dgglynn@dgglynn.bsky.social · 2d agoTexas solar increases are just bonkers
😂 The bible, full of bullshit, lies and revolting misogyny- lol.
😂😂😂 I mean you really couldn't make this up - roflol
‘The problem with writing with A.I. is that it’s mentally enfeebling’ www.nytimes.com/2026/08/04/o...
Opinion | I’m Begging You: Never Write With A.I.
It’s bad for your brain and worse for democracy.
nytimes.com
Everyday Philosophy: The Paradox of Tolerance - The New World magazine www.thenewworld.co.uk/nigel-warbur...
Everyday philosophy: You’re decent and tolerant – but how tolerant should you be towards fascists?
Karl Popper identified the problem of how tolerant we should be towards intolerant people. Where do you draw the line?
thenewworld.co.uk
😂😂😂 I mean you really couldn't make this up - roflol
Tonight's tipple a lovely Italian salt beer. First time I have tried them and they are fab.
Tonight's tipple a lovely Italian salt beer. First time I have tried them and they are fab.
Even those oil barons can see the profit in free fuel :-)
dgglynn@dgglynn.bsky.social · 2d agoTexas solar increases are just bonkers
Hi everyone, you’re probably aware that we have been helping with the campaign against Thames Water who are planning on getting approval to dump 75 million litres of semi-treated sewage in the river on a daily basis. Please help fight this destruction. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...
Petition: Ensure new sewage treatment infrastructure meets higher standards as in the EU
We urge the government to review the regulations for new sewage treatment infrastructure and introduce new legislation to ensure high international standards are met; to safeguard people’s health, bet...
petition.parliament.uk
You can't really argue with this, except it is a percentage of the population that have lost all decency, and the other half are as much in despair as anyone else.
😂 He should be horizontal though, as he is as dead as the Monty Python Parrot.
SDDPHOTO@sddphoto.bsky.social · yesterdayPerfect