Maggie Hunt

Finished There Are Rivers in the Sky by #ElifShafak last month and let me tell you - haven’t been so hooked that I couldn’t even put it in the car by the end of a book for so long. Harrowing. Brilliant. Thought-provoking. Fascinating. Incredibly well-researched. Loved it.

Tackling the cost of living crisis goes hand in hand with tackling the climate crisis.

We need food security, insulated homes, and cheap renewable energy.

Dozens of Israeli soldiers identified in ICC complaint on killing of Hind Rajab The Hind Rajab Foundation has been tracking down the alleged killers of the Palestinian girl and her family

Dozens of Israeli soldiers identified in ICC complaint on killing of Hind Rajab - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/dozens-israeli-soldiers-identified-icc-complaint-killing-hind-rajab

Open-access repository for sustainable software options - ITU Partners from the tech industry have come together with the ITU to launch an open-access repository listing sustainable software practices.

Awesome project to be part of - and it’s open-source, so you can all get involved! www.itu.int/hub/2025/10/... #unitednations #digitalsustainability #internationaltelecomsunion @github.com

The more I hear from Zack Polanski the less politically homeless I feel.

Reading this at the moment after finding my notes from a lecture by James in 2018. Really interesting and well written so far!

A picture of a foggy street

Edinburgh castle failing to render, likely thanks to the AWS outage

How many classes today were canceled because a whole suite of EdTech services are built atop AWS?

You know what platform never crashes?

We need a bit more of a diverse cloud market - more competition, fewer behemoths dominating global digital infrastructure

Trying to de-digitise my life a bit this year - bought a filofax, landline, DAB radio and puzzle books as part of this - and honestly am sleeping so much better! Currently working through the #minutecryptic book and loving life #30s

Israeli soldiers launch assault on Nablus in occupied West Bank <article data-history-node-id="430460" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-soldiers-launch-assault-nablus-occupied-west-bank" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-soldiers-launch-assault-nablus-occupied-west-bank" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Israeli soldiers launch assault on Nablus in occupied West Bank</span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p>Israeli soldiers launched a raid on Nablus in the occupied West Bank on Monday night local time, according to Al Jazeera Arabic.&nbsp;</p> <p>At least 11 Palestinians were injured during the attack.&nbsp;</p> <p>The assault comes as the Israeli military and settlers ramp up attacks in the occupied West Bank.&nbsp;</p> </div> </div> </article>

Israeli soldiers launch assault on Nablus in occupied West Bank - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-soldiers-launch-assault-nablus-occupied-west-bank

Finished this recently - great concept, some provocative takes - definitely thought provoking! Thank you @rutgerbregman.com for articulating something I think a lot of us have needed to read

Feels weird to be thinking about politics more clearly, again, with something close to interest rather than pain, but it really does seem like Zack Polanski is shifting the paradigm, & finally providing a sorely-needed challenge to Farage, & I'm intrigued to see how that will play out.

Pope Leo XIV says 'inhuman treatment of immigrants' in the U.S. isn't 'pro-life' Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying that Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting that the country's immigration policy is "inhuman."

Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting the country's immigration policy is "inhuman."

Generals gathered in their masses
Just like witches at black masses
Evil minds that plot destruction
Sorcerer of death′s construction
In the fields, the bodies burning
As the war machine keeps turning
Death and hatred to mankind
Poisoning their brainwashed minds

Hi Bluesky, it’s been a while!

Popping my head above the parapet to share I am reunited with my blog, and have written a piece on how best to integrate GenAI into your debugging process! How do you strike that balance?

maggierphunt.medium.com/techfornewbi...

'Like a kidnapping': How UK police are hunting pro-Palestine activists Homes raided, people approached on the street, called from unknown numbers, arrested without warning: how British police are cracking down on activists

'Like a kidnapping': How UK police are hunting pro-Palestine activists - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-palestine-police-kidnapping-hunting-activists

ACT NOW: No New Oil! A once-in-a-generation opportunity to protect the climate.

We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to protect the climate, by putting an end to new oil and gas projects. Will you join me in signing the petition? www.stopcambo.org.uk/p/no-new-oil...

Mara training back in full swing… sore legs this morning!

Minute Cryptic - 23 February 2025
"Hot ex cropped out of sexy cuddling photo" (5)
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I scored: 1 under par
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Just furnished The Coin by Yasmin Zaher… great if you love an interesting narrative and morally grey protagonist!

#51 Exploring the digital revolution paradox from a UN perspective with Paz Pena and Pablo José Gamez Cersosimo Green IO · Episode

open.spotify.com/episode/2m4x... a fantastic episode from @gael-duez.bsky.social

I had read one novel by Kadare before going to Albania and picked this one up whole I was there. Such an easy read with a really notable style! Have to find more of his work.

Anyone else on daily.dev? Joined last week 🌱 dly.to/sRSyepIfSaB

Published another #techfornewbies today - explaining the #oop concept of Inheritance! maggierphunt.medium.com/techfornewbi...

Minute Cryptic - 14 February 2025
"Hurry after romantic's latest squeeze" (5)
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I scored: 2 under par
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🤔 An Energy Star for AI? Introducing AI Energy Score: First-ever rating system comparing 166 AI models' energy consumption!

From LLaMa to Gemma, get transparent ⭐️1-5 efficiency ratings.

Incredible work led by @sashamtl.bsky.social

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Minute Cryptic - 10 February 2025
"Fancy female leaves feedback about knight" (6)
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I scored: 2 under par
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Minute Cryptic - 7 February 2025
"Stray feline takes possession of vacant home" (5)
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I scored: 2 under par
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