Ian McLaughlin
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Clinkety-clink sixty-six
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In the song, the protagonist has been working for the council for twenty years. Offord… has not
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3 months ago
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konnaire
3 months ago
Everybody thinks 'https://' stands for 'hypertext transfer protocol secure' but it actually stands for 'head to this place, sucka' followed by a colon and two laser sounds
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Laura Kayali
3 months ago
Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Canada and France will participate alongside Denmark to expanded military exercises in Greenland. Scoop with
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www.politico.eu/article/denm...
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Denmark and allies boost Greenland military footprint as Trump ramps up pressure
The deployment comes as U.S. President Donald Trump intensifies talk of taking over the Arctic island.
https://www.politico.eu/article/denmark-allies-boost-greenland-military-presence-donald-trump-ramps-up-pressure/
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Amee Vanderpool
3 months ago
Sweden is over Trump's nonsense about Greenland and is sending in troops. SWEDEN, PEOPLE.
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The Guardian
3 months ago
Woman pulled out of UK ultra marathon after death threats over her fundraising for Afghanistan
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Woman pulled out of UK ultra marathon after death threats over her fundraising for Afghanistan
Sarah Porter was running the 108-mile Montane Winter Spine Challenger South race when she was withdrawn due to threats to her life A woman was pulled out of Britain’s most gruelling ultra marathon after receiving death threats over her fundraising for Afghan women and girls. Sarah Porter was nearly a third of the way through the 108-mile Montane Winter Spine Challenger South endurance race when organisers made the “difficult decision” to withdraw her, due to threats to her life in relation to the charity she runs helping women and girls in war zones. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jan/14/woman-pulled-out-of-uk-ultra-marathon-after-death-threats-over-her-fundraising-for-afghanistan?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky&CMP=bsky_gu
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Ruin a band by changing one letter Wolf Lice
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3 months ago
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Iranians should not believe any help will arrive
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3 months ago
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A UK ban (which Musk seems to be goading for) is a way to push Starlink to new UK customers. Starlink bypasses geoblocks from ICO etc
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3 months ago
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Adil Ray
3 months ago
Nadim Zahawi arrived in the UK from Iraq as a child refugee. His family claimed asylum once they were here. Today he has joined Reform who will stop all in country asylum applications. Under his new party, his own family fleeing persecution would be immediately deported.
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HM Govt can still get off X irrespective of Ofcom's investigation
3 months ago
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Parkrun website seems to be struggling under load. Great to see the demand in January
3 months ago
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But what if I also don't have any social skills
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3 months ago
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Old school - email your MP and tell them to get off X. Mine is a cabinet minister. Their job depends on you, the voter.
3 months ago
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Robert McNees
3 months ago
The list of services that should not be connected to your medical records is very long, and AI chatbots has to be near the top.
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BBC 6Music news this morning, the only American accent I’m hearing belongs to propagandist Kirsty Noem
3 months ago
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Jay
3 months ago
BREAKING Irish Govt to move Grok to another parish.
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Paul Bernal
3 months ago
Is going online safer now, because of the Online Safety Act?
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ICE will be waiting for him when he leaves court
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3 months ago
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The National
3 months ago
More than 100 people gathered in a Glasgow park to watch someone get kicked in the balls
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More than 100 people gather in Glasgow to watch 'full force kick in the balls'
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25740410.hundreds-gather-glasgow-watch-full-force-kick-balls/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1767624553
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Éibhear Ó hAnluain
3 months ago
I wish Denmark well in this endeavour. However, I have been watching these transition attempts over the last 20-25 years, and they're rarely fully successful. Here are some things we should look out for (a non-exhaustive list!): 1/7
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Kidnapper Trump has today said that "kidnapped" is a good description of the kidnapping which took place
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3 months ago
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Edith
3 months ago
Sir Keir Starmer has just been kidnapped by American special forces. In a statement from his cell he said "gosh thank you so much, this is great!"
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One very faint silver lining is that when the ICC issues arrest warrants for these people they’ll not be able to visit here again
3 months ago
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Mehdi Hasan
3 months ago
If Xi Jinping invaded Taiwan right now, and toppled the president there, on what grounds would the United States object? Or have any credibility to say anything?
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AnthonyF272
3 months ago
Keir Starmer, you're the lawyer, why can't you see (and say) this?
bsky.app/profile/chad...
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Our PM Starmer, there
3 months ago
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Reuters is crap. Pass it on
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3 months ago
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Ian Boudreau
3 months ago
Coming up on nine years
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We might speak of boycotting the World Cup, but then go quiet when the first ball is kicked
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3 months ago
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Evergreen Intel
3 months ago
Multiple detonations. (via Faytuks Network on Twitter)
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They could, y’know, switch off the ’undress’ feature while they fix the CSAM, but they’re choosing to not do that
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3 months ago
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Noncebot X is inarguably evil now
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3 months ago
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EV demand has risen worldwide, but Tesla demand has cratered
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3 months ago
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Arin Arcady
3 months ago
They gentrified the tinfoil hat
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This is a great strategy and he should stick with it
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3 months ago
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How do we stop the government seeing this
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3 months ago
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Brian Honan
3 months ago
Happy 56th birthday to all security and privacy pros on social media :)
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4 months ago
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Music videos will be a surprise to regular viewers
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4 months ago
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“After a hard day at work, the last thing you want to do is fritter away your precious downtime slumped on the sofa in a dazed doomscroll.” Wrong.
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The perfect evening routine: how to prepare for bed – from blue light to baths
Whether you go for an easy jog or actively limit your screen time, studies show there are tried and tested ways to wind down and be sure of a good night’s sleep
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/dec/31/the-perfect-evening-routine-how-to-prepare-for-bed-from-blue-light-to-baths?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
4 months ago
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NPR
4 months ago
The Kennedy Center is ending the year with a new round of artists saying they are canceling scheduled performances after President Donald Trump's name was added to the facility.
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Kennedy Center renaming prompts a new round of cancellations
The Kennedy Center is ending the year with a new round of artists saying they are canceling scheduled performances after President Donald Trump's name was added to the facility.
https://n.pr/4qx6Ts7
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Really looking forward to getting this year out of the way, next year is bound to be better. - me being wrong every year since 2014
4 months ago
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Brynley Heaven
4 months ago
aljazeera gets it
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12...
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Brigitte Bardot, French film icon turned far-right provocateur, dies at 91
Actor reshaped French cinema before retreating from global fame into animal rights activism and far-right politics.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/28/brigitte-bardot-french-film-icon-turned-far-right-provocateur-dies-at-91
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It begins. And we only have ourselves to blame
4 months ago
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Paul Fairie
4 months ago
The 2025 Headline of the Year Nominees đź§µ
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Prof Devi Sridhar
4 months ago
Don't feel guilty or selfish for taking the time to exercise esp over the holidays. It's actually a selfless act- you feeling better physically & mentally is better for your loved ones, community, employer, the health system. It's your gift to the world🎄
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Jen Gentleman
4 months ago
If websites can use cookies to improve performance, I can too
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Brian Box Brown
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