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A promotional graphic titled "Meet the Speaker" featuring Dr. Precious Chatterje-Doody, Senior Lecturer in Politics & International Studies at The Open University. On the right is a headshot photo of Dr. Chatterje-Doody. The text on the left reads: "An expert in political communication and international security, her research dissects how perception, disinformation, and public emotion are weaponized during global conflicts. With a PhD in Politics, she provides an uncompromising look into the psychological mechanics of warfare, stripping away media noise to reveal how states maintain their security narratives." The event details are listed as Day 5: 20 March (Remote). The bottom of the graphic includes the logo for OUPIPS | OU Politics, IR & Policy Society.

Meet the Speaker: Dr. Precious Chatterje-Doody (Day 5 - 20 March).

Modern conflict isn't just fought on the ground; it is fought in the media. Ask questions about political communication, disinformation, and psychological impact of war.

Secure your spot: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1983461177...

This has been a fun Six Nations. Next Saturday is certainly going to be a day of watching all the matches at the pub.

Hey everyone, copy Naomi and come study Classical Studies with us 😊

The gender gap reflects long-standing historical and systemic bias in publishing, archives and citation. This Women’s History Month, we are spotlighting the global volunteers working to build a more equitable digital record

#InternationalWomensDay #WomensHistoryMonth #IWD

Promotional flyer for the Open University Politics, International Relations and Policy Society (OU PIPS) announcing "OUPIPS Week 16-20th March: Global Perspectives in Motion". A short paragraph states: "This event marks the launch of our new society with a series of critical dialogues featuring policy experts and political speakers from across the globe. Join us as we dissect current international frameworks and establish a new hub for political discourse at the OU." The middle section lists "Speakers and Events" divided into two categories. Under "Humanitarian Frontiers & Development" are Fergus Conmee (Director of International Programmes, CAFOD), Oenone Chadburn (International Development Consultant, HelpAge International), and Anya Ward (WaterAid). Under "Global Security & Conflict" are Prof. Michael Clarke (Defence Analyst, Sky News), Dr. Precious Chatterje-Doody (Senior Lecturer, Open University), and Dr. Jamie Allinson (Senior Lecturer, Edinburgh University). The bottom text directs viewers to "Keep an eye on: tinyurl.com/PIPSWeek26

The bubble of theory is vast; OU PIPS Week (Mar 16-20) pops that bubble. We’re hosting live expert panels on Global Security, Conflict, and Humanitarian Development. Step out of the theory and engage with the reality.
Get ready to register : tinyurl.com/PIPSWeek26

In times like this, the FT must realise we need the return of the one man who truly spoke to the masses. Tyler Brule, we need your guidance

Really starting to feel like endless evenings will be upon us soon.

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all time photo editor performance

Perhaps not as strong as the others but George Pelecanos sets his books in DC. Overlapping characters between books, and some great unpredictable but believable twists

Community meme: I CAN EXCUSE FASCISM. BUTI DRAW THE LINE AT MERCANTILISM.

The Supreme Court:

A promotional flyer for "PIPS Week: Global Perspectives in Motion," hosted by the Politics, International Relations and Policy Society (OUPIPS). The top section features the society’s circular logo (a ballot box icon with "OU" inside) and their website, oupips.org.uk. The main body of the flyer announces their first public event, described as a series of critical dialogues with policy experts and global political speakers. Key Event Details: Dates: 16–22 March. Themes mentioned: Global Security & Conflict, Humanitarian Frontiers & Development, and Social Events (The Gaggle & Quiz). Call to Action: "Hold the Date" and "Keep an eye on our socials." Social Media Handles: @OUPIPS on X, @oupips.bsky.social on BlueSky, @oupip_society on Instagram, and "OU Politics, International Relations and Policy Society" on Facebook. A WhatsApp logo indicates users can DM to join their group.

We invite you to reserve your calendar for our PIPS Week! Save the date, 16-22 March. Further schedules will be posted soon.

Available to you at home a host of online speakers will be introduced to bridge theory with practice.

Keep an eye out - drop us a DM to get added to our WhatsApp group.

I made the switch from Evernote to Obsidian a few years ago. It's a bit of a pain to change but worth it

We recommend avoiding general and often dehumanizing "the" labels such as the poor, the mentally ill, the French, the disabled, the college-educated. Instead, use wording such as people with mental illnesses. And use these descriptions only when clearly relevant. 9,742 L7 19.4K 43.8K 个 AP The Associated Press @AP Replying to @APStylebook The use of "the French" in this tweet by @AP was inappropriate and has caused unintended offense. An updated tweet is upcoming. 12:18 AM • Jan 27, 2023 • 382.8K Views

Happy 3 year anniversary to this post

A promo image showing actor Sean Bean sitting on a bench in a park somewhere, doffing his cap with one hand and holding a cup of tea with the other. The caption reads: "GET BIRDING with Sean Bean - The UK's Leading Birdwatching Podcast"

I just learned that this exists and now I have to share it with you all because I don't even listen to podcasts, but just knowing that this is a thing has unironically increased my overall happiness and wellbeing:

Me, reading and studying history: Haha fuck yeah!!! Yes!!

Me, realizing I am living through a historical event: Well this fucking sucks. What the fuck.

Anyone marking Wikipedia's 25th anniversary today can believe it’s an incredible success story for commons-based peer production and that there're aspects of the site that sometimes piss them off. Let's hope it lasts a while longer.

My latest for WIRED:

He seems to certainly know and understand about the Schleswig-Holstein business

Today is 2026-01-08, the sun sets at 16:25:40 and the grand auld stretch tonight was 19 mins and 57 secs. #GrandStretch #TheGrandStretchIsBack

The Dream of the Universal Library—Asterisk The Internet promised easy access to every book ever written. Why can’t we have nice things?

"Almost all the infrastructure we now use to find, access, and read books in virtual environments... has existed for two decades. So why are the vast majority of digitized books still inaccessible on the web?"

Monica Westin says it doesn't need to be this way.

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Intertapes — Main Obscure tape finds and their stories

Found the coolest website that takes random found cassette tapes people submit and digitizes them. I’m listening to an NYC hip hop station from 1994: intertapes.net

While great and fun, it's not as unhinged as the absolute erotic overtones from last year with the ballet dancers in front of a train.

This Railway Polka is utterly daft; obviously I love it.

Today is 2025-12-27, the sun sets at 16:11:47 and the grand auld stretch tonight was 06 mins and 04 secs. #GrandStretch #TheGrandStretchIsBack

While I was already in history thanks to Tintin and Sharpe, Peter the Great by Robert K. Massie opened a whole new world for me when I was 14. It was then I started getting interested in archives. One of the first pages I started editing with Wikipedia in 2002 was Peter

‘It’s frightening’: How far right is infiltrating everyday culture Extremist messaging now woven into music and YouTube videos, with one expert saying: ‘You can be radicalised sitting on your couch’

‘It’s frightening’: How far right is infiltrating everyday culture

"tell me we didn't just fire a dozen $500,000 missiles at a $200 camel"

"sir, no evidence of any camel present, sir!"

North By Northwest is a surprisingly modern movie because it’s about a guy whose explanation for drunk driving is he’s being gangstalked.

I think we need a mega thread of everyone's craziest archive stories.