James

Lunch in the garden

After 25 years in education and 15 at the University of Winchester I am leaving the profession.

Oi! la la: meet the new wave of French punks making noise The controversial, rabble-rousing strain of punk known as Oi! is once again giving voice to a nation’s working-class and disaffected youth. Luminaries of this new ‘Cold Oi’ scene explain the music’s e...

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You have probably seen the pictures of reportedly Russian combat aircraft covered in tyres, supposedly to deter drones. This would mean they are self targeting, as in no human oversight. Somebody unplug skynet.

In this building behind the shed The Cure recorded Disintegration

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Members may be aware of the recent supreme court ruling about equalities law in relation to trans people. It’s not yet clear what the implications of the ruling will be, but we want to reassure members that as a branch we stand in absolute solidarity with trans staff and students at the university. We are committed to defending our members from any attacks on trans rights, whether they come from the government or from management. We’re in contact with UCU regional about the issue and will be working hard to understand the significance of the ruling and how best to respond to it locally, but please do get in touch if you have any immediate concerns and/or would like to be involved with organising a response. We’d also encourage all our members to contact their MPs to express any concerns you may have concern about this ruling. Guidance for writing to your MP, along with additional resources for actions you can take immediately, along with a list of upcoming protests in Winchester and across the UK is available at: https://whatthetrans.com/compilation-of-protests-against-the-supreme-court/ . Details of local action can be found here: https://whatthetrans.com/compilation-of-protests-against-the-supreme-court/ - it’s Saturday 3rd May, 10:45 starting in Abbey Gardens

Our recent statement on trans rights:

This may drop this summer… from what I hear perhaps 6 months ahead of schedule.

This is a third of them all for a fiver.

My local flower stall offered me a bucket of Carnys (carnations) I can’t help thinking of them as prime minister… elbows out.

Jeffrey Goldberg thinking he was being pranked and then realizing he was actually just in the war plans group chat is such a good microcosm of how it feels to be alive right now, everything seems fake until you realize it’s actually real and incredibly stupid

Canada has a new Prime Minister: Mark Carney.

He is:
The first PM born in the NWT.
The third PM after Joe Clark and Kim Campbell born west of Ontario.
The first PM born in the 1960s.
The 2nd PM to have played for the Oxford University Ice Hockey Team (after Lester B. Pearson).

Recertification for cpr got me rickrolled apparently the rhythm is ideal - could be worse so is baby shark….

The photograph is a black-and-white portrait of a person dressed in a military uniform, likely from the early 20th century, possibly around the time of World War I. The individual is wearing a peaked cap adorned with a badge that appears to feature a maple leaf, suggesting a connection to Canadian forces. The uniform includes a buttoned jacket with a high collar and pockets, and the person has a sergeant's stripe on the sleeve, indicating a non-commissioned officer rank. The chest of the uniform is decorated with several medals and ribbons, signifying military honors or campaigns. Prominently displayed is a large medal with a profile relief, possibly a Victoria Cross or another significant award, hanging from a ribbon. The background is plain and faded, typical of formal studio portraits from that era, which helps to focus attention on the subject's attire and decorations. The overall tone of the image is somber and dignified, reflecting the historical context of military service.

On this day in 1891, Francis Pegahmagabow was born in on the Shawanaga First Nation.
He was one of the most effective snipers of the First World War and a highly decorated soldier.
He became an activist later in life.
Let's learn more!

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I have now been trained on AEDs

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Friends who share musical tastes with me. BBC six music’s now playing is excellent tonight.

Signez la pétition Sauvez notre laie sanglier de Chaouce : mascotte en danger !

chng.it/bmGQnMd6Rw interesting story - hope they get to stay together

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One step closer to ready

Open day done