Kaybar007
@kaybar007.bsky.social
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London dwelling New Zealander.
#DepecheMode
fan. DJ Special Kay.
https://substack.com/@communikay
What's up with this double spread ad? Impossible to tell what it's advertising. For some reason, most of the books are facing the wrong way. Paunchy man in tight sweater looks lost. It's for Brunello Cucinelli if that's any help (no idea) π€·π»ββοΈ
18 days ago
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After being on hold for 26 minutes to confirm an appointment, I am reminded why I stopped being a
@specsaversuk.bsky.social
customer a few years ago π€¦π»ββοΈ
#specsavers
is inefficient.
20 days ago
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I wrote a post about how easy it was to leave
#Spotify
for another streaming platform. (I chose
#Qobuz
but other platforms are available.)
open.substack.com/pub/communik...
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I broke up with Spotify
Why I switched to Qobuz and how easy it was to move my entire musical life.
https://open.substack.com/pub/communikay/p/i-broke-up-with-spotify?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=nbp0
21 days ago
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Relatable because all gum tastes like it's 10,000 years old after about 10 minutes to me
30 days ago
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Yet again, LBD is doing the brilliant work that the actual news media are *meant* to be doing!
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about 1 month ago
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I wrote an unscientific Substack post about "premium" cat food
open.substack.com/pub/communik...
#catfood
#cat
about 1 month ago
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I missed this memo π³
#comedy
apparently π€
about 1 month ago
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Mmm. Maths is not my strongest thing but even I can see the error here π€¦π»ββοΈ
about 2 months ago
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A dozen women accused Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment, causing him to resign as governor of NY, and yet he still got more than 40% of the votes to become mayor π³ Wow, America.
about 2 months ago
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I wrote about the new Depeche Mode film
#depechemode
π€
open.substack.com/pub/communik...
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Memento Mori and Me
On death, devotion, and why Depeche Mode still make me want to dance.
https://open.substack.com/pub/communikay/p/memento-mori-and-me?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=nbp0
about 2 months ago
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I'm in an echo chamber for sure because nobody I know thinks Farage is anything other than a giant π© stain
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about 2 months ago
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I played a couple of short sets last night and if you fancy 73 minutes of uplifting tunes have a listen
#djspecialkay
www.mixcloud.com/kaybar007/le...
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Let's Dance for Justin
A party at Filly Brook in east London to remember Justin's most loved music with his most loved friends. It's been 7 months and still so many songs make his absence hurt our hearts, dancing out the pa...
https://www.mixcloud.com/kaybar007/lets-dance-for-justin/
2 months ago
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"When the ETIAS is introduced from 2026 onwards, travellers from non-EU countries will have to pay a fee of around β¬20 per person for travel authorisation." β¬80+ for a family, that's way more than we paid in taxes to be part of the EU! Another own goal from the Brexiteers π€¦
2 months ago
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I β€οΈ Alan Carr
#TraitorsUK
3 months ago
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Any UK folk after a new Pixel phone? Get 15% off with this deal from Google Store's Referral Programme. Use code REF-CILYZZ06D7BD0XX5WBSCO8G at checkout :
store.google.com/ideas/pixel-...
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Pixel Referral Program
Share 10% off a Pixel phone and get $50 in Google Store credit each time a friend buys one.
https://store.google.com/ideas/pixel-referrals
3 months ago
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If you lost your keys in E9 I know where they are
#lostkeys
#london
#bikekeys
3 months ago
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I got interviewed about doing a show on Balearic Breakfast, if you're curious about how I got into DJing (!?) this covers it
www.balearicbreakfast.com/post/family-...
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Family members : Kay (kaybar007)
I knew Kay since the time I joined Classic Album Sundays a few years ago. I had to meet Colleen's Joyous friend and, let's say it out loud, a great person all around!
https://www.balearicbreakfast.com/post/family-members-kay-kaybar007
3 months ago
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I really didn't like The Great Gatsby stage adaptation but I realise lots of people loved it, could have been brilliant but was incredibly mediocre IMO.
4 months ago
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Just when you thought the planet can't handle any more giant political grifters than what's been happening of late, two more bona fide narcissistic dunderheads throw their hats into the ring π€¦π»ββοΈ
www.webworm.co/wildorgan/
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The Political Aspirations of Webworm
Why Michael Organ is running for Whanganui District Council, and Anna Wilding running for Congress.
https://www.webworm.co/wildorgan/
4 months ago
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Nevermind, all advice to go to the police station is 11 years out of date π€¦π»ββοΈ I wrote about it here
open.substack.com/pub/communik...
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4 months ago
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Don't suppose anyone's found a Dutch passport in London for a Marlo McMahon ? Daughter has managed to lose it π€¦π»ββοΈ
#dutchpassport
#lostpassport
4 months ago
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Back from my second festival in two weeks. I realise how lucky I am to be able to spend time dancing in a field, and I don't take it for granted.
#WeOutHere
really hit the mark this year, my 6th year of attendance and it was memorable & magical βπ«β€οΈ
4 months ago
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I'm writing on Substack for the practice, mostly, and my latest piece is about my first ever car accident which happened two weeks ago
substack.com/home/post/p-...
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There but for the brake of God go I
Survived my first car accident. Still recovering from the McDonaldβs
https://substack.com/home/post/p-170276733
5 months ago
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I did a guest mix on Balearic Breakfast this morning, my set starts an hour in & is all vinyl, which becomes apparent π Have a listen:
www.mixcloud.com/colleencosmo...
#specialkay
#balearic
#vinyldj
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Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy's Balearic Breakfast
https://www.mixcloud.com/colleencosmomurphy/colleen-cosmo-murphys-balearic-breakfast-20250729-085955/
5 months ago
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I played a set at my friend's pub last weekend & this is most of it if you fancy a summery soundtrack for whatever you're doing
www.mixcloud.com/kaybar007/st...
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Star Of Waldron Live Set
https://www.mixcloud.com/kaybar007/star-of-waldron-live-set/
5 months ago
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Catching up on a bunch of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver episodes and in between the laughing & the open mouthed gasping I am curious if any Trump supporters ever watch it to see how the opposing team thinks π€
6 months ago
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Common misconceptions debunked, a cracking amount of data & information in here. Prepare to be amazed
informationisbeautiful.net/visualizatio...
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Information is Beautiful
Distilling the world's data, information & knowledge into beautiful infographics & visualizations
https://informationisbeautiful.net/visualizations/common-mythconceptions/
6 months ago
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Whatever is in this thread will be worth reading & if you want to support disabled people in London please give this account a follow π
@choiceinhackney.bsky.social
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6 months ago
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This is an essential read from Grace Spence Green who was permanently injured when a person landed on her at Westfield Mall in Stratford. Her journey, resilience & insight is remarkable and eye opening π«πͺ
@gracespencegreen.bsky.social
observer.co.uk/news/first-p...
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βThis is what happened to meβ: Grace Spence Green answers...
Adjusting to life as a wheelchair user changed the writer in many ways. What she didnβt expect was that her vulnerability would empower her
https://observer.co.uk/news/first-person/article/this-is-what-happened-to-me-grace-spence-green-answers-intrusive-questions-on-her-spinal-injury
6 months ago
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www.nts.live
There's a tribute to The Cure all afternoon on NTS Radio, added bonus Depeche Mode Never Let Me Down Again is now playing! π
#thecure
#depechemode
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NTS | Don't Assume
NTS is a global radio platform broadcasting music from over 50 cities around the globe, live 24/7.
https://www.nts.live/
6 months ago
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This is an interactive article showing Hollywood movies and how accurately they cast their Asian characters (best viewed on a laptop/desktop rather than a phone) It's insightful and fascinating in equal parts π§§
pudding.cool/2025/05/aapi...
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Asian Misrepresentation
How accurately are Asian Americans cast in Hollywood?
https://pudding.cool/2025/05/aapi-casting/
7 months ago
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Currently travelling on a train for 40 minutes north of Paris for β¬2. A similar journey from London for 40 minutes north is Β£21.40 π
7 months ago
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June is Pride Month. Let's call out companies who show support for LGBTQ+ people while also advertising on GB News, a channel that pumps out LGBTQ+ hate! Tell these companies to pick a side - hate or Pride, it takes 20 seconds to submit the form:
action.goodlawproject.org/pick-side-ha...
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Pick a side β hate or Pride
June is Pride month. So our social feeds will be awash with corporate rainbow logos performatively signalling their support for the LGBTQ+ community. But some of the same companies celebrating Pride a...
https://action.goodlawproject.org/pick-side-hate-or-pride
7 months ago
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Good grief Australia π€¦π»ββοΈ
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7 months ago
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Any
#FieldandFlower
customers here? I had pork mince delivered last week which is either beef or venison so I think it's contaminated or mislabeled, but they're insisting it's a different cut of pork. It smelt & tasted like red meat, which I don't eat π€’
7 months ago
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Black Mirror S7 ep 1 feels like a natural progression given how the US treats medical intervention. Cynical & horrifying but somehow depressingly believable π€·π»ββοΈ
#blackmirror
7 months ago
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Great to see the massive lights with plants in the Singapore garden but the light show was really only good for kids (show tunes with coordinated lights) At least it was free π€·π»ββοΈ
8 months ago
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#Supergroove
at the Black Barn winery in Havelock North tonight was absolutely brilliant, hadn't expected to see them live on holiday but so happy to have experienced that show - fun, funky and fierce!
8 months ago
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What a great quote: "Good stories happen to those who can tell them" (Ira Glass)
8 months ago
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Auckland does have a lovely skyline π³πΏ
8 months ago
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Bye Krabi! It's been fantastic for the food, massages and swims and by golly has it been hot π₯΅ πΉπ
8 months ago
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Laundry sheets are genius for reducing your carbon footprint apparently. But they're also ideal for washing your smalls on holiday as two sheets can be cut in half to do 4 loads, & they use up no space in your luggage π
#traveltip
8 months ago
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Currently on holiday in Thailand where mobile phone company Three wanted to charge Β£42 for
#roaming
for a week, & EE wanted to charge Β£11 a day! These bonkers prices led us to buy eSims which cost Β£4.70 each, & give 3GB over 30 days. Took minutes to download and install too π
9 months ago
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URGH no it's a TACTILE experience you dingbat π€¦π»ββοΈ
9 months ago
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New account, worth a follow π
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9 months ago
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@bitmoji.bsky.social
please register my vote to revert to the original graphic style which was accurate and charming vs this cartoon rendering of late which is devoid of personality & looks generic π
9 months ago
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There's an article on how to protect your phone in from US border control! Honestly, if you're thinking about traveling there while the orange buffoon is in the hotseat you might want to give your head a wobble.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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How to protect your phone and data privacy at the US border
With reports of people being turned away at airports over messages found on devices, hereβs what to do to minimize risks
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/mar/26/phone-search-privacy-us-border-immigration?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
9 months ago
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It's spring in London! πΈ
9 months ago
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Like everyone else, I've started writing on Substack, I'm not sure what I'll write about or when as this is an accidental development, triggered by the loss of a very dear friend and my horror at him not having a will πhttps://substack.com/home/post/p-159477616
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Who needs a will? Uh. You.
βIn this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.β
https://substack.com/home/post/p-159477616
9 months ago
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Bloody hell Tu Amor (Spanish version of Your Love) is now playing on 6Music π³ It's the Luke Una edit! π (Shout out to the Idjut Boys for playing it first though)
9 months ago
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