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Still very much protecting her toy. #blackcat #cat #sleepycat

Black cat asleep on a green blanket on a wooden chair with her head resting on a plush candy cane toy.

She's not let anyone near her candy cane toy. #blackcat #cat

Black cat asleep on a grey rug with her head resting on a plush red and white striped candy cane toy.

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This evenings meal. Fried rice with onions and smoked tofu, green peppers, lambs lettuce, cashews and a squeeze of fresh lime. #vegan #tofu

Smoked tofu cut into strips on fried rice with a green lime at the side of the dish.

A dish of smoked tofu cut into strips on fried rice, with lambs lettuce, green peppers, onions, lambs lettuce and fresh lime.

End animal testing 🚫 This 'Organ On A Chip' soap has been designed to mimic one of the technological solutions that can replace the cruel animal tests and offer better, more human-relevant science.

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“Why should they trust the American military justice system with anything related to sexual assault?” What an horrendous ordeal Sarah went through. American military shouldn't be involved in investigating and trying its personnel for crimes committed in the UK. His "punishment" is disgusting.

A US fighter pilot strangled a woman in England. Why did it end in a ‘degrading’ military trial?

I'm still trying to eat healthier meals. This is lambs lettuce, Squeaky Bean tuna style flakes, cucumber, spring onions, mint leaves, chives, parsley, coriander, and topped with balsamic glaze and a piri piri sauce. I need to find the will power to stop eating takeaways and junk food. #vegan

A photo of a blue ceramic bowl filled with salad. Lambs lettuce, Squeaky Bean tuna style flakes, cucumber, spring onions, mint leaves, chives, parsley, coriander, and topped with balsamic glaze and a piri piri sauce. A fork is resting at the side of the bowl, on top of the salad.

Tech billionaires are getting richer while we pay the price for the real-world harm their platforms cause. The "neutral host" loophole lets them off the hook for pushing dangerous content. MPs are demanding emergency laws to make them pay. Add your name: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...

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Thinking about the bookshop article I linked to earlier. Doesn't matter what you read or how you start. I go back to books I read when I was younger. Two of my favourites below. I read to my grandson, sometimes for nostalgia, and always for the magic of stories. Anyone else do the same? #books

Cover for the hardback edition of "Johnny and the Bomb" by Terry Pratchett. Published in 1996.

Image is of a WW2 type bomb falling from a red night sky against a silhouetted town skyline. An arm and hand is out stretched as if to catch the bomb. The arm has a digital watch on it.

This book is part of the Johnny Maxwell series. All of three of the books in the series are great. I was older than the target age group for the book at release but it's such a delightful story.

Cover of the hardback edition of Jackanory Stories - The Adventures of Johnny Briggs" by Joan Eadington. Stories were published between 1977 and 1979.

The image on the cover shows a boy and his dog dancing in a cobbled street. A couple of men in cloth caps watch on amused and a series of terraced houses can be seen in the background. The style of the drawing is a loose sketched style. I believe the illustrations are by William Marshall.

I think this book was purchased for me around 1981 or 1982. I loved the illustrations and the stories bring back so many happy memories.

Back cover of the hardback edition of Jackanory Stories - The Adventures of Johnny Briggs" by Joan Eadington. Stories were published between 1977 and 1979.

The image on the back cover is a continuation of the drawing from the front. It shows more people, including women and children, watching the boy and dog dance. A factory billows out smoke from its chimneys in the distance.

'Worcester independent bookshop has become a community hub' Independent bookshops are so important to the local area. They aren't able to sell as cheaply as Amazon but the extra cost is investment in your local community. Worth every penny...or cent. #books www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

'Worcester independent bookshop has become a community hub'

A Worcester business owner says independent bookshops, like hers, are becoming community centres.

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"Generated with AI, which can make mistakes." Well, unless the cast have dramatically changed or there is a series crossover, I'm pretty sure your AI has made a mistake.

Series advertisement card for series 2 of Ludwig starring David Mitchell, except the photo is of Midsomer Murders. A banner at the bottom of the card reads "Generated with AI, which can make mistakes."

A view of the Malt House that sits near the Old Turn Junction on the canal in Birmingham. The Octagon skyscraper can be seen in the distance. Apparently, the world's first purely octagonal residential skyscraper. Waterways, converted use and modern residential buildings spanning 250 years. #Brum

A family of Canadian geese on the canal on Birmingham near the Horseley Iron Works footbridge and the Old Turn Junction. #wildlife

Canadian goose on a canal in Birmingham near the Horseley Iron Works footbridge.

A family of Canadian geese, two adults and four goslings, leisurely swim along the canal in Birmingham near the Horseley Iron Works footbridge and the Old Turn Junction.

Family of Canadian geese, two adults and four goslings, leisurely swim along the canal in Birmingham near the Horseley Iron Works footbridge and the Old Turn Junction.

#caturday Who goes there? She's spying on a stray cat whilst still trying to keep hidden. Went from lying down to this position. A tiny stray tabby has started to use one of two cat houses we have on the garden. They are there for any animal that night need shelter. More cat food to stock up on!

Spying cat. A black cat standing on the seat of a sofa in an upright position, paws on the armrest, spying through the rear window of the house into the garden beyond.

Marina Purkiss @marina-purkiss.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Sunday afternoon nap. I love this fiesty little lady so much 😻 #blackcat #cat

Black cat asleep on a grey sofa with her legs outstretched.

Black cat asleep on a grey sofa with her front legs curled up under chin.

Just watch this… And for the love of God, please see Farage for what he is. His response to Sarah Everard Vs his response to Henry Nowak Jaw dropping.

Add Robert Kenyon to the list of misogynistic men who should be kept as far away from politics and power as possible. Carol Vorderman demands apology from Reform candidate over ‘disgusting comments’ | Reform UK | The Guardian share.google/BkEgEjhpbpgA...

Carol Vorderman demands apology from Reform candidate over ‘disgusting comments’

Broadcaster describes Robert Kenyon, who is standing in Makerfield byelection, as a misogynist and a ‘cowardly man’

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"[The judge] praised the boys for how they had behaved during the trial." WTF! This country has major problems with how it legitimises the criminal behaviour of men and boys. Absolutely vile. Women shouldn't have to face misogyny and violence as a way of life. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Girl raped by boys spared jail tells BBC judge's decision was like 'rock in my face'

Responding to the interview, Sir Keir Starmer said it was “an appalling case” and that it was right that the sentences are reviewed.

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"No, Richard Dawkins. AI is not conscious" | Arwa Mahdawi I too was shocked to read about Richard Dawkins gushing over Claude and claiming it to be as good as conscious. Unfortunately, non-repetitive mimicking and reasoning can be a persuasive illusion. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

No, Richard Dawkins. AI is not conscious | Arwa Mahdawi

Dawkins appears to have gone from atheist to AI-theist: perhaps he doesn’t view AI as God, but he certainly seems to see it as God-like

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Xyphoe@xyphoe.bsky.social · 3mo ago

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I have no words to adequately describe how evil these people are. When people ask why we need to strengthen the hunting ban, including banning trail hunting, this is why. Deterrents need to be much stronger too. This conviction did nothing to deter them. open.substack.com/pub/protectt...

Convicted fox hunter leaves court saying “I’m going hunting now.”

On Monday 20 April, huntsman Wayne Greggory of Somerset’s Vale of Taunton & Banwell Harriers was convicted of an offence under the Hunting Act 2004 after Somerset Sabs filmed the Hunt chasing a fox la...

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