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Sara Rich Dorman

@srd.bsky.social

Edinburgh. Newfoundland. Canada. Political Scientist. I curate the afripolsky feed for those studying or interested in African Politics (broadly conceived). Previously @srdorman and @afr_pol

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I suspect this was a custom fitting, not standard in the block. So, yes, reclaimed makes sense. unless they were common/available to buy then. No sign of anything similar available today.

04.08.2025 17:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I think they’re getting tired of us asking them questions 🀣

04.08.2025 17:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A brass doorstop on top of vinyl flooring. Side view.

A brass doorstop on top of vinyl flooring. Side view.

A brass doorstop holding a wooden door on a vinyl floor.

A brass doorstop holding a wooden door on a vinyl floor.

Has anyone seen a doorstop like this recently? It’s very effective and I’d like another one. It’s in our late Victorian tenement, but probably dates to the mid-century kitchen installation. @threadinburgh.scot

04.08.2025 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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London Edinburgh London | MESSAGE TO RIDERS | Facebook MESSAGE TO RIDERS *** UPDATE MONDAY 1330 *** LEL is currently paused. All riders will be held at the next control which they reach. We are planningto update everyone again in a couple of hours...

It looks like there has been a pause put in place so you can't go past any further control points
www.facebook.com/groups/londo... #LEL2025

04.08.2025 13:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

yahoo!

04.08.2025 12:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Georgian buildings with a rainbow arcing over the roofs.

Georgian buildings with a rainbow arcing over the roofs.

Georgian buildings with a rainbow arcing over the roofs.

Georgian buildings with a rainbow arcing over the roofs.

The storm's heading towards Edinburgh, so I suppose this must be its calling card.

04.08.2025 09:03 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Living in Gaza, accepted to Cambridge β€” blocked by Home Office Young Palestinians overcome unimaginable challenges just to apply to university, only for the British government to make unfeasible visa demands

Eighty students from Gaza, who have overcome unbelievable obstacles to get a place at UK universities, unable to take them up due to the UK Home Office disgracefully putting even more obstacles in their place.

www.thetimes.com/article/2a7d...

21.07.2025 08:34 β€” πŸ‘ 94    πŸ” 53    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 4

bsky.app/profile/shel...

04.08.2025 09:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

sun with rainbows in Edinburgh!

04.08.2025 09:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
New Kicks
YouTube video by Le Tigre - Topic New Kicks

New Kicks by Le Tigre www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0p5...

04.08.2025 08:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Sisters in the Struggle
YouTube video by Lesbians on Ecstasy - Topic Sisters in the Struggle

Sisters In The Struggle by Lesbians On Ecstasy

www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8GV...

04.08.2025 08:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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God's Country Lambrini Girls Β· God's Country Β· Song Β· 2024

open.spotify.com/track/4UccUa...

04.08.2025 08:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Unsongs: Forbidden Stories Meet the musicians behind Unsongs, 12 banned songs from 12 countries

Moddi's album "Unsongs" are 12 songs banned for their political content: www.unsongs.com

04.08.2025 08:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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More than fifty private schools shut since Labour put VAT on fees Department for Education defends ending tax breaks for independent institutions, after parents lost a legal battle at the High Court this year β€” view map

The headline here should say:

"Number of private schools increases by 35 - showing fears of an exodus to be unfounded".

(The increase is mentioned way down the article.)

www.thetimes.com/article/19ef...

04.08.2025 07:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1497    πŸ” 638    πŸ’¬ 105    πŸ“Œ 37
Urban Arrow Flatbed with TopLoader deck and removable bag.

Urban Arrow Flatbed with TopLoader deck and removable bag.

Urban Arrow Flatbed with brackets to fit deck or box to.

Urban Arrow Flatbed with brackets to fit deck or box to.

Urban Arrow Flatbed XL with metal box.

Urban Arrow Flatbed XL with metal box.

We're grateful to organisations such as @spokes.org.uk supporting cargobikes in the city & beyond. Just to remind people that we have three used UA Bosch Flatbed models available to try, hire or buy. Ideal for business, two with boxes. @portyenergy.bsky.social @sw20.info @thebikestation.bsky.social

13.07.2025 19:38 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Cartoon showing woman at desk, moving through 'denial, anger, depression and RESISTANCE'!

Cartoon showing woman at desk, moving through 'denial, anger, depression and RESISTANCE'!

21st century music of (political)resistance? Suggestions please. I'm developing a playlist, but everything in my library is OLD (ie 20th century).

04.08.2025 08:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image Post image

This man is a Conservative MP and former No.10 adviser.

04.08.2025 05:33 β€” πŸ‘ 835    πŸ” 285    πŸ’¬ 48    πŸ“Œ 71

Sounds familiar. We all know people this could describe.

04.08.2025 05:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They call it β€œskepticism,” but it’s selective faith. They reject satellite evidence, verified documents, forensic analysis, but will trust a vague tweet from a pro-Assad blogger if it fits the story.

03.08.2025 08:24 β€” πŸ‘ 129    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
Journey of a bike advocate.
Goes on bike ride - smile emoji
Experiences the danger - shocked emoji
Approaches city council - straight face emoji
nothing changes  angry enoji
person throwing a molotov cocktail Dreams of ending car culture

Journey of a bike advocate. Goes on bike ride - smile emoji Experiences the danger - shocked emoji Approaches city council - straight face emoji nothing changes angry enoji person throwing a molotov cocktail Dreams of ending car culture

the journey.

creative developed with @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social

03.08.2025 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 273    πŸ” 43    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 4

And they're all off! Thousands of cyclists adventuring to Edinburgh and back in 5 days nonstop. Awesome. #LEL25

03.08.2025 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ugh.

03.08.2025 12:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Definitely

03.08.2025 10:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Will any LELers be far enough north tomorrow to hit the amber area?

03.08.2025 09:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Turns out the 20mph limit was great idea! Two years on from the controversial policy, it's becoming increasingly clear that the doubters were wrong

Great piece on the Welsh government’s 20mph policy by @willhaycardiff.bsky.social

β€œWhat is great about evidence based policy is that it has a wonderful habit of working”

Inspiration for England as DfT work on the promised road safety strategy.

03.08.2025 06:45 β€” πŸ‘ 196    πŸ” 70    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 7

So funny - I was also going to say Edamane - but I’m 20+ years out of date. Loved it when it opened but it’s almost never open when I’m back in Oxford.

03.08.2025 09:09 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

good luck and happy tailwinds!

02.08.2025 20:40 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! I hadn’t been keeping track of who is doing it until a friend shared her number earlier today. Happy cycling!

02.08.2025 19:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

you gentlemen planning on sharing your tracking numbers?

02.08.2025 19:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

This is literally the opposite of a plot from a Carl Hiassen book.

02.08.2025 19:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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