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@wvmierlo@zirk.us
2025-05-18 16:30:27

Stop the decline!
Marked decline in semicolons in English books, study suggests | Language | The Guardian
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Marked decline in semicolons in English books, study suggests
Usage of punctuation down almost half in two decades as further research finds 67% of British students rarely use it

@NFL@darktundra.xyz
2025-06-17 13:41:04

How to bet New England Patriots in 2025: Super Bowl odds, win total, props, best bets and what to know

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How to bet New England Patriots in 2025: Super Bowl odds, win total, props, best bets and what to know
We dive into the New England Patriots' 2025 NFL odds, review their offseason and preview their season from a betting perspective

@primonatura@mstdn.social
2025-06-18 13:00:02

"Analysis: Reform-led councils threaten 6GW of solar and battery schemes across England"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Solar #SolarPower

Analysis: Reform-led councils threaten 6GW of solar and battery schemes across England - Carbon Brief
Reform UK’s local-election victories in May 2025 could put 6 gigawatts (GW) of new clean-energy capacity at risk, according to Carbon Brief analysis.

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-05-18 00:30:02

Alley Stories III 🔣
巷弄故事 III 🔣
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#filmphotography

### Image 1: **English:** A black and white photograph of a brick wall with a convex mirror attached to it. The mirror reflects a street scene, including a portion of a road and some indistinct buildings. The wall shows signs of wear and aging, with visible cracks and discoloration. **Chinese:** 一张黑白照片，展示了一面砖墙，墙上安装有一个凸面镜。镜子反射出街道的景象，包括部分道路和一些模糊的建筑物。墙面显示出磨损和老化的迹象，有明显的裂缝和变色。
**English:** A black and white photograph of a wooden fence partially covered by climbing plants. The fence has some Chinese characters written on it. The plants cast shadows on the fence, creating a pattern of light and dark areas. **Chinese:** 一张黑白照片，展示了一道部分被攀援植物覆盖的木制围栏。围栏上写有一些汉字。植物在围栏上投下阴影，形成了明暗相间的图案。
**English:** A black and white photograph of a bamboo fence. The bamboo stalks are arranged vertically, creating a dense and uniform pattern. The shadows of the bamboo stalks add texture to the image. **Chinese:** 一张黑白照片，展示了一道竹制围栏。竹子竿垂直排列，形成了一个密集而均匀的图案。竹子的阴影为图像增添了质感。
**English:** A black and white photograph depicting a courtyard with a stone or concrete surface. In the center of the courtyard stands a stone pillar topped with a cylindrical stone. The ground is scattered with small debris. The courtyard is enclosed by high walls made of concrete or stone. **Chinese:** 一张黑白照片，展示了一个铺有石头或混凝土地面的庭院。庭院中央有一个带圆柱形顶部的石柱。地面上散落着小碎片。庭院的四周是由混凝土或石头筑成的高墙。

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@cdarwin@c.im
2025-06-17 19:53:45

Britain's parliament voted on Tuesday to
decriminalise abortion
in England and Wales
to stop a growing number of women from being investigated by police
for terminating pregnancies
under legislation dating back to the mid-19th century.
Abortions have been legal in England and Walesfor almost 60 years
but only up to 24 weeks and with the approval of two doctors.
Women can face criminal charges if they decide to end a pregnancy after 24 week…

@rafa_font@mastodon.online
2025-06-16 20:13:56

Neither British nor American: how Europeans speak their own flavour of English
New article on #EuropeanPerspective
europeanperspective…

Neither British nor American: how Europeans speak their own flavour of English - The European Perspective
Learning English with Elton John

@drbruced@aus.social
2025-06-17 21:44:03

Forty years ago I moved to Scotland and tried to read the classic “A Scots Quair” by Lewis Grassic Gibbon. It’s written in a variant of Scots that aimed to be accessible to English readers. I had the Scots dictionary by my side and was looking up words constantly until I gave up. A few years later (with some more experience of hearing Scots spoken) I read it without the dictionary and, while I was occasionally guessing at words from context, I went with the flow and loved it.
Like mos…

Iona Fyfe (@ionafyfe@mastodon.scot)
The Scottish Languages Bill (2025) haes gid throu an PASSED. Scots is noo an official leid ae Scotland, alangside an equal tae Gaelic an English. A muckle thanks tae ilka activist, supporter an spikker fa hiv focht sae hard. 🎉🥳🍾🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-05-18 00:30:02

Alley Stories III 🔣
巷弄故事 III 🔣
📷 Nikon FE
🎞️Ilford FP4 Plus, expired 1994
buy me ☕️ ?/请我喝杯☕️？
#filmphotography

### Image 1: **English:** A black and white photograph of a brick wall with a convex mirror attached to it. The mirror reflects a street scene, including a portion of a road and some indistinct buildings. The wall shows signs of wear and aging, with visible cracks and discoloration. **Chinese:** 一张黑白照片，展示了一面砖墙，墙上安装有一个凸面镜。镜子反射出街道的景象，包括部分道路和一些模糊的建筑物。墙面显示出磨损和老化的迹象，有明显的裂缝和变色。
**English:** A black and white photograph of a wooden fence partially covered by climbing plants. The fence has some Chinese characters written on it. The plants cast shadows on the fence, creating a pattern of light and dark areas. **Chinese:** 一张黑白照片，展示了一道部分被攀援植物覆盖的木制围栏。围栏上写有一些汉字。植物在围栏上投下阴影，形成了明暗相间的图案。
**English:** A black and white photograph of a bamboo fence. The bamboo stalks are arranged vertically, creating a dense and uniform pattern. The shadows of the bamboo stalks add texture to the image. **Chinese:** 一张黑白照片，展示了一道竹制围栏。竹子竿垂直排列，形成了一个密集而均匀的图案。竹子的阴影为图像增添了质感。
**English:** A black and white photograph depicting a courtyard with a stone or concrete surface. In the center of the courtyard stands a stone pillar topped with a cylindrical stone. The ground is scattered with small debris. The courtyard is enclosed by high walls made of concrete or stone. **Chinese:** 一张黑白照片，展示了一个铺有石头或混凝土地面的庭院。庭院中央有一个带圆柱形顶部的石柱。地面上散落着小碎片。庭院的四周是由混凝土或石头筑成的高墙。

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@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-06-18 00:30:08

Urban Living II 🌝
都市生活 II 🌝
📷 Nikon FE
🎞️Lucky SHD 400
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**English:** This black-and-white photograph shows a modern urban scene with a sheltered area for scooters and bicycles. The shelter has a flat roof supported by uniquely shaped pillars. Several scooters are parked under the shelter, and a person is seen riding a bicycle on the adjacent path. The background features trees and a few pedestrians, suggesting a park or recreational area. The image captures a moment of everyday life in a city setting. **Chinese:** 这张黑白照片展示了一个现代城市场景，其中有一个为摩托车和自行车提供的…
**English:** This black-and-white photograph captures an industrial scene featuring a bridge-like structure elevated on pillars. The structure extends horizontally across the image, leading the eye towards two tall smokestacks in the background. The smokestacks are part of an industrial facility, hinting at a factory or plant. The foreground is filled with dense foliage, providing a stark contrast to the industrial elements. The sky is clear, adding to the sharpness and contrast of the image. …
**English:** This black-and-white image depicts a covered walkway or corridor with a series of evenly spaced columns supporting the roof. The perspective is from one end of the walkway, looking towards the other end where a few people can be seen walking. The walkway is paved and flanked by greenery on both sides, creating a serene and orderly atmosphere. The light filters through the structure, casting shadows and highlighting the architectural details. **Chinese:** 这张黑白图片描绘了一个有顶棚的走廊或通道，一系列均匀…
**English:** This black-and-white image features a tree with sprawling branches in the foreground, partially obscuring the view. Behind the tree, there is a whimsical scene with two large panda sculptures, one of which appears to be sitting and holding a small object. The background includes a body of water and a large building, possibly indicating an urban park or a recreational area. The overall composition creates a playful and intriguing atmosphere. **Chinese:** 这张黑白图片的前景是一棵枝叶繁茂的树，部分遮挡了视线。…

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@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-05-19 00:30:02

Alley Stories IV 🔣
巷弄故事 IV 🔣
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#filmphotography

**English:** A black and white photograph depicting a shadowy scene. The image shows two fire extinguishers placed against a brick wall. The lighting is dim, creating strong shadows and a somewhat mysterious atmosphere. The fire extinguishers are positioned side by side. **Chinese:** 一张黑白照片，描绘了一个阴影笼罩的场景。照片中有两个灭火器靠着一面砖墙放置。灯光昏暗，形成了强烈的阴影，营造出一种神秘的氛围。两个灭火器并排放置。
**English:** A black and white photograph capturing the architectural details of a building. The image focuses on a decorative element, possibly a flower or rosette, set within a hexagonal frame on the building's facade. The shadow of a nearby structure, possibly a roof or awning, is cast onto the building, adding depth to the scene. **Chinese:** 一张黑白照片，捕捉了建筑物的细节。照片聚焦于建筑立面上一个六边形框架内的装饰元素，可能是一朵花或蔷薇花饰。附近结构的阴影，可能是屋顶或遮篷，投射在建筑物上，为场景增添了深度。
**English:** A black and white photograph showing a stack of wooden beams. The beams are cut into rectangular shapes and are arranged in a somewhat haphazard manner, creating an abstract pattern of light and shadow. The ground beneath the beams is visible and appears to be made of concrete or asphalt. **Chinese:** 一张黑白照片，展示了一堆木梁。这些木梁被切割成矩形，并以一种略显杂乱的方式堆放，形成了光影交错的抽象图案。木梁下方的地面清晰可见，看起来是由混凝土或沥青构成的。

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