Thinks Drinks
@thinksdrinks.bsky.social
PhD Candidate studying wine & drinking cultures.
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“The issue has surpassed any local organisation’s capacity. We need large-scale water bombing and skilled firefighters.”
“The orangutans need the forest. What are we studying if the orangutans are all gone, and the food they have is all gone? They can’t survive without that forest.”
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“The orangutans need the forest. What are we studying if the orangutans are all gone, and the food they have is all gone? They can’t survive without that forest.”
🧪🐒🦊🏺🌏
Indonesian wildfires threaten leading orangutan research site in Borneo
Critically endangered Bornean orangutans flee forests as staff at Cabang Panti work round the clock to stave off blaze
www.theguardian.com
September 15, 2026 at 4:15 PM
“The issue has surpassed any local organisation’s capacity. We need large-scale water bombing and skilled firefighters.”
“The orangutans need the forest. What are we studying if the orangutans are all gone, and the food they have is all gone? They can’t survive without that forest.”
🧪🐒🦊🏺🌏
“The orangutans need the forest. What are we studying if the orangutans are all gone, and the food they have is all gone? They can’t survive without that forest.”
🧪🐒🦊🏺🌏
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Charles Darwin reached the Galápagos #OnThisDay in 1835, on his voyage around the world. The diversity of species he witnessed on these unique islands massively shaped his ideas about evolution. 🏺🧪
September 15, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Charles Darwin reached the Galápagos #OnThisDay in 1835, on his voyage around the world. The diversity of species he witnessed on these unique islands massively shaped his ideas about evolution. 🏺🧪
"When AI is trained mostly on data from one group, it learns to interpret the world through that group’s lens... Neutrality is therefore not a default state but a performance—one that obscures the cultural & political work technology is doing."
www-tandfonline-com.soton.idm.oclc.org
www-tandfonline-com.soton.idm.oclc.org
September 15, 2026 at 4:52 PM
"When AI is trained mostly on data from one group, it learns to interpret the world through that group’s lens... Neutrality is therefore not a default state but a performance—one that obscures the cultural & political work technology is doing."
www-tandfonline-com.soton.idm.oclc.org
www-tandfonline-com.soton.idm.oclc.org
August 16, 2025 at 12:21 PM
The gorgeous town of Ypres with a tragic history. We found the @flandersfields.bsky.social museum & the many dead listed & missing on the Menin Gate very confronting.
August 16, 2025 at 9:50 AM
The gorgeous town of Ypres with a tragic history. We found the @flandersfields.bsky.social museum & the many dead listed & missing on the Menin Gate very confronting.
We began as many Allied troops did in WW1, waking to the bells of Sint Janskerk & took time to adjust to our new surroundings, visiting Talbot House before we went to the old frontline in Ypres.
August 15, 2025 at 6:42 PM
We began as many Allied troops did in WW1, waking to the bells of Sint Janskerk & took time to adjust to our new surroundings, visiting Talbot House before we went to the old frontline in Ypres.
10 days ago, a dear friend of more than 20 years & I put Rhonda the Skoda onto the ferry & began our road trip across Europe… Here’s the journey so far. #EuroTrip2025 #PhotoSeries1
August 15, 2025 at 6:24 PM
10 days ago, a dear friend of more than 20 years & I put Rhonda the Skoda onto the ferry & began our road trip across Europe… Here’s the journey so far. #EuroTrip2025 #PhotoSeries1
May 2, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I know, I know. It’s all an adjustment to a new way of life… but hot weather warnings at the train station? #uk #mildweather
May 2, 2025 at 11:52 AM
I know, I know. It’s all an adjustment to a new way of life… but hot weather warnings at the train station? #uk #mildweather
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Icy and bold, the Mexican version of the carajillo cocktail combines strong coffee with Licor 43, a buttery Spanish liqueur boasting 43 ingredients. nyti.ms/4465DEE
April 23, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Icy and bold, the Mexican version of the carajillo cocktail combines strong coffee with Licor 43, a buttery Spanish liqueur boasting 43 ingredients. nyti.ms/4465DEE
A lovely late afternoon at The Tichborne Arms. Just a hop skip over the paddock from home.
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April 16, 2025 at 6:19 PM
A lovely late afternoon at The Tichborne Arms. Just a hop skip over the paddock from home.
Wine List ⭐️⭐️
Food Menu ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Atmosphere ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Wine List ⭐️⭐️
Food Menu ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Atmosphere ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I can’t tell you in a few words the level of surprise at the state of UK roads. Personally I think the whole network needs complete overhaul in design specifications & route efficiency, but hopefully this is a start
Sort 'pothole plague' or lose cash, councils warned www.bbc.com/news/article...
Sort 'pothole plague' or lose cash, councils warned www.bbc.com/news/article...
Publish pothole progress or lose cash, PM Starmer tells England councils
Councils in England will be asked to publish reports on their repairs or miss out on funding, but critics say long-term thinking is needed.
www.bbc.com
March 24, 2025 at 5:06 AM
I can’t tell you in a few words the level of surprise at the state of UK roads. Personally I think the whole network needs complete overhaul in design specifications & route efficiency, but hopefully this is a start
Sort 'pothole plague' or lose cash, councils warned www.bbc.com/news/article...
Sort 'pothole plague' or lose cash, councils warned www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Debating Ethnography is hosting its first event this May, inviting all Southampton PGR students & uni researchers to discuss 'why do we need ethnography?'.
Come along to meet other students, learn more about ethnography & enjoy morning tea. Register online: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/why-do-we-....
Come along to meet other students, learn more about ethnography & enjoy morning tea. Register online: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/why-do-we-....
Why Do We Need Ethnography?
Ever wondered how studying people in their natural environment can help us understand their behaviors and needs better? Join us to explore t
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March 20, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Debating Ethnography is hosting its first event this May, inviting all Southampton PGR students & uni researchers to discuss 'why do we need ethnography?'.
Come along to meet other students, learn more about ethnography & enjoy morning tea. Register online: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/why-do-we-....
Come along to meet other students, learn more about ethnography & enjoy morning tea. Register online: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/why-do-we-....
March 16, 2025 at 7:33 PM
My new home of #newalresford is famous for watercress. So I finally made it to West Lea Farm Shop where they farm their own watercress & offer #delicious delights like this Watercress bread loaf. Incredibly #tasty
March 13, 2025 at 1:05 PM
My new home of #newalresford is famous for watercress. So I finally made it to West Lea Farm Shop where they farm their own watercress & offer #delicious delights like this Watercress bread loaf. Incredibly #tasty
Fabulously sunny Sunday walk in and around Hinton Ampner.
March 9, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Fabulously sunny Sunday walk in and around Hinton Ampner.
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Australia’s largest private arms supplier, Robert Nioa, has become a regular of Donald Trump’s inner circle – and a confidant of Peter Dutton. He is also Bob Katter’s son-in-law.
Shark fishing with Don Jr and Bob Katter’s son-in-law
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
March 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Australia’s largest private arms supplier, Robert Nioa, has become a regular of Donald Trump’s inner circle – and a confidant of Peter Dutton. He is also Bob Katter’s son-in-law.
“Washington has become the court of Nero: an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a buffoon on ketamine tasked with purging the civil service”
youtu.be/QIK9vbQRwBQ?...
youtu.be/QIK9vbQRwBQ?...
Speech againt Trump, by french senator, Claude Malhuret. ( English subtitles )
YouTube video by Alain Cazes
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March 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
“Washington has become the court of Nero: an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a buffoon on ketamine tasked with purging the civil service”
youtu.be/QIK9vbQRwBQ?...
youtu.be/QIK9vbQRwBQ?...
On the cusp of International Women's Day & in a climate of slashed aid funding, I have donated to @actionaiduk.bsky.social.
Actionaid seeks to advance women's rights & end violence, trafficking & discrimination perpetrated on women.
It's a perilous time. Do what you can.
www.actionaid.org.uk
Actionaid seeks to advance women's rights & end violence, trafficking & discrimination perpetrated on women.
It's a perilous time. Do what you can.
www.actionaid.org.uk
ActionAid UK
ActionAid is an international charity working with the poorest women and girls in the world, changing lives for good.
www.actionaid.org.uk
March 6, 2025 at 7:40 PM
On the cusp of International Women's Day & in a climate of slashed aid funding, I have donated to @actionaiduk.bsky.social.
Actionaid seeks to advance women's rights & end violence, trafficking & discrimination perpetrated on women.
It's a perilous time. Do what you can.
www.actionaid.org.uk
Actionaid seeks to advance women's rights & end violence, trafficking & discrimination perpetrated on women.
It's a perilous time. Do what you can.
www.actionaid.org.uk
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Voice referendum normalised racism towards Indigenous Australians, report finds
Voice referendum normalised racism towards Indigenous Australians, report finds
Complaints detailing distressing incidents of racism reveal 2023 referendum one of Australia’s ‘darker moments’, author says
Warning: this article contains distressing descriptions of racism
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www.theguardian.com
March 6, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Voice referendum normalised racism towards Indigenous Australians, report finds
March 2, 2025 at 2:58 PM
War brings not only major disruptions to production, but long term impacts of toxic chemicals and heavy metals.
A compelling story of wine producers living through war in Lebanon.
A compelling story of wine producers living through war in Lebanon.
‘The grapes won’t wait’: Lebanese winemakers fight to survive as war rages
‘The grapes won’t wait’: Lebanese winemakers fight to survive as war rages
Owners of vineyards in the Bekaa valley are focused more on Israeli air strikes than this year’s vintage. How are these family-run businesses coping?
In September Elias Maalouf and his father were sitting in Chateau Rayak, the family winery in the Bekaa…
www.theguardian.com
March 1, 2025 at 5:09 PM
War brings not only major disruptions to production, but long term impacts of toxic chemicals and heavy metals.
A compelling story of wine producers living through war in Lebanon.
A compelling story of wine producers living through war in Lebanon.
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Once again i'm trying to get myself abolished as a Peer.
As new appointees to the House of Lords rocket, thanks to having so many PMs in a such a short time, and each creating a list of people to be ennobled, it's time to rethink our second Chamber.
We need democracy now!
As new appointees to the House of Lords rocket, thanks to having so many PMs in a such a short time, and each creating a list of people to be ennobled, it's time to rethink our second Chamber.
We need democracy now!
Let's get of the hereditary peers and Prime Minister patronage by creating a democratic second chamber
@greenjennyjones.bsky.social backing an amendment that requires the government to bring forward draft legislation on elections to the Lords
@greenjennyjones.bsky.social backing an amendment that requires the government to bring forward draft legislation on elections to the Lords
February 28, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Once again i'm trying to get myself abolished as a Peer.
As new appointees to the House of Lords rocket, thanks to having so many PMs in a such a short time, and each creating a list of people to be ennobled, it's time to rethink our second Chamber.
We need democracy now!
As new appointees to the House of Lords rocket, thanks to having so many PMs in a such a short time, and each creating a list of people to be ennobled, it's time to rethink our second Chamber.
We need democracy now!
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'More than 10,000 First Nations people killed in Australia's frontier wars, final massacre map shows'
The Guardian Australia reports on the final summary of The Colonial Frontier Massacres Digital Map Project, led by the late Dr Lyndall Ryan.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The Guardian Australia reports on the final summary of The Colonial Frontier Massacres Digital Map Project, led by the late Dr Lyndall Ryan.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
More than 10,000 First Nations people killed in Australia’s frontier wars, final massacre map shows
‘Horrendous’ eight-year long project has ended with final fact check, leaving a legacy ‘nobody can argue’ with, says researcher
www.theguardian.com
February 23, 2025 at 3:40 AM
'More than 10,000 First Nations people killed in Australia's frontier wars, final massacre map shows'
The Guardian Australia reports on the final summary of The Colonial Frontier Massacres Digital Map Project, led by the late Dr Lyndall Ryan.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The Guardian Australia reports on the final summary of The Colonial Frontier Massacres Digital Map Project, led by the late Dr Lyndall Ryan.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Come on people, social media didn’t make kids bad at reading comprehension. That frames the unacceptable as inevitable. Mass disinvestment from humanities education, from teaching nuance, critique, and deliberation did. Policy is the problem and policy is the solution. Eyes on the prize.
February 11, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Come on people, social media didn’t make kids bad at reading comprehension. That frames the unacceptable as inevitable. Mass disinvestment from humanities education, from teaching nuance, critique, and deliberation did. Policy is the problem and policy is the solution. Eyes on the prize.