Michael
@michaelbhere.bsky.social
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Firstly, I love the title of this poem
Secondly, followers know I love a sonnet. This subverts the traditional sonnet, written to a single lover, to a lament to the many – and though forgotten the emotional imprint of their kisses remain
‘the rain is full of ghosts tonight’
#poetry
#poemoftheday
Secondly, followers know I love a sonnet. This subverts the traditional sonnet, written to a single lover, to a lament to the many – and though forgotten the emotional imprint of their kisses remain
‘the rain is full of ghosts tonight’
#poetry
#poemoftheday
September 29, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Firstly, I love the title of this poem
Secondly, followers know I love a sonnet. This subverts the traditional sonnet, written to a single lover, to a lament to the many – and though forgotten the emotional imprint of their kisses remain
‘the rain is full of ghosts tonight’
#poetry
#poemoftheday
Secondly, followers know I love a sonnet. This subverts the traditional sonnet, written to a single lover, to a lament to the many – and though forgotten the emotional imprint of their kisses remain
‘the rain is full of ghosts tonight’
#poetry
#poemoftheday
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The French made a short film about what could happen after all immigrants would follow the ‘white, angry old man’s’ advice to go back where they came from.
September 12, 2026 at 5:29 AM
The French made a short film about what could happen after all immigrants would follow the ‘white, angry old man’s’ advice to go back where they came from.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
How would BGS projection change if the streets and gardens kept all the rainfall on site with sustainable drainage systems (SuDS). Watercos save on sewer replacement (and overflows). Street with surveyed 98% onsite water recovery awarded water rate exemption.
How would BGS projection change if the streets and gardens kept all the rainfall on site with sustainable drainage systems (SuDS). Watercos save on sewer replacement (and overflows). Street with surveyed 98% onsite water recovery awarded water rate exemption.
Millions of homes in London, Essex and Kent at risk of sinking as climate crisis worsens
Analysis pinpoints areas most vulnerable to hotter, drier weather causing ground to shrink and drag foundations down
www.theguardian.com
June 11, 2026 at 9:05 AM
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
How would BGS projection change if the streets and gardens kept all the rainfall on site with sustainable drainage systems (SuDS). Watercos save on sewer replacement (and overflows). Street with surveyed 98% onsite water recovery awarded water rate exemption.
How would BGS projection change if the streets and gardens kept all the rainfall on site with sustainable drainage systems (SuDS). Watercos save on sewer replacement (and overflows). Street with surveyed 98% onsite water recovery awarded water rate exemption.
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The enshittification of our attractive new Leeds City Station entrance hall by Northern Rail and HSBC
March 17, 2026 at 9:59 AM
The enshittification of our attractive new Leeds City Station entrance hall by Northern Rail and HSBC
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I had the same experience in Nairobi last month—my taxi driver wanted to talk about how dangerous London had become. I did not recognise anything in his description of my home city, it was very surreal trying to counter it
When will policymakers recognise that the digital information environment is impacting views of London in a way that can hit investment and tourism? This is one clip from several vignettes outlined in @jim.londoncentric.media’s latest newsletter
www.londoncentric.media/p/london-cri...
www.londoncentric.media/p/london-cri...
February 21, 2026 at 9:12 AM
I had the same experience in Nairobi last month—my taxi driver wanted to talk about how dangerous London had become. I did not recognise anything in his description of my home city, it was very surreal trying to counter it
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I’m old enough to remember when coming out and explicitly opposing bedrock principles of American democracy like freedom of speech would end a political career.
Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) melted down and threatened Olympians after several athletes representing the United States openly criticized President Donald Trump's administration and the current state of America.
MAGA lawmaker loses it over Olympians criticizing Trump with threat against athletes
Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) melted down and threatened Olympians after several athletes representing the United States openly criticized President Donald Trump's administration and the current state of America. Scott delivered a curt response to the Olympic athletes currently competing at the Milan Corti...
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February 10, 2026 at 4:28 AM
I’m old enough to remember when coming out and explicitly opposing bedrock principles of American democracy like freedom of speech would end a political career.
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Rick Scott, the medicare fraud guy
That's his full name
Use it
That's his full name
Use it
Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) melted down and threatened Olympians after several athletes representing the United States openly criticized President Donald Trump's administration and the current state of America.
MAGA lawmaker loses it over Olympians criticizing Trump with threat against athletes
Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) melted down and threatened Olympians after several athletes representing the United States openly criticized President Donald Trump's administration and the current state of America. Scott delivered a curt response to the Olympic athletes currently competing at the Milan Corti...
bit.ly
February 10, 2026 at 6:55 AM
Rick Scott, the medicare fraud guy
That's his full name
Use it
That's his full name
Use it
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48 Texans were just charged in nationwide $14.6 billion healthcare fraud takedown.
So, we invade Texas now, right? 🤔
Oh no…they were all registered Republicans… ConOldRump responce:
See, hear, and speak no Evil
So, we invade Texas now, right? 🤔
Oh no…they were all registered Republicans… ConOldRump responce:
See, hear, and speak no Evil
January 29, 2026 at 9:09 PM
48 Texans were just charged in nationwide $14.6 billion healthcare fraud takedown.
So, we invade Texas now, right? 🤔
Oh no…they were all registered Republicans… ConOldRump responce:
See, hear, and speak no Evil
So, we invade Texas now, right? 🤔
Oh no…they were all registered Republicans… ConOldRump responce:
See, hear, and speak no Evil
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Dr. Gladys West, the pioneering mathematician whose work laid the foundation for modern GPS technology, has died. She was 95.
Dr. Gladys West, Mathematician Whose Work Made GPS Possible, Dies at 95
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Dr. Gladys West, the pioneering mathematician whose work laid the foundation for modern GPS technology, has died. She passed away
thezebra.org
January 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Dr. Gladys West, the pioneering mathematician whose work laid the foundation for modern GPS technology, has died. She was 95.
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The Trump admin's sanctions on researchers and regulators who work on content-moderation, fact-checking, and disinfo are part of an effort to protect the tech ecosystem that has allowed the the far right to flourish. Good piece from @davidakaye.bsky.social. www.techpolicy.press/the-trump-li...
The Trump Lie About Europe and Why it Matters | TechPolicy.Press
The Trump administration is promoting disinformation about European law and policy for reasons that go well beyond social media regulation, writes David Kaye.
www.techpolicy.press
January 11, 2026 at 1:06 PM
The Trump admin's sanctions on researchers and regulators who work on content-moderation, fact-checking, and disinfo are part of an effort to protect the tech ecosystem that has allowed the the far right to flourish. Good piece from @davidakaye.bsky.social. www.techpolicy.press/the-trump-li...
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A housing union bringing together renters, residents and leaseholders is needed in 2026, writes Social Housing Action Campaign's Suzanne Muna
Why we're creating a housing union in 2026
www.bigissue.com
January 8, 2026 at 11:57 PM
A housing union bringing together renters, residents and leaseholders is needed in 2026, writes Social Housing Action Campaign's Suzanne Muna
