15th April 2026 06.17

by Robert Gonsalves

“If you criticise Palantir’s platform one more time, you are going to lose your job.” Solidarity to all NHS workers opposing this toxic corporation. Shame on those bullying them. But they won’t stop us. We’re going to ditch Palantir. www.ft.com/content/ff70...

Settup Electric cration of Hydrogen this can be switched on and off during peak and reduced generation or increased or reduced demand www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Nuclear is not a real solution, small reactors may be a short term way of filling the gap before renewables, storage and distribution are the full deal. Nuclear is expensive in time, up front costs, safety risk/single point of failure and fuel management and disposal

The Strait of Hormuz crisis is doing something a decade of subsidies and mandates struggled to achieve: making millions of people want an EV who previously discounted them. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals have secured a majority government, winning all three of Monday’s by-elections and full control of the House of Commons. Read more here: www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...

Good morning friends Happy Tuesday.🥰

Russians may face rising prices for potatoes and clothing due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, warned in the State Duma. The blockade could lead to a 70% increase in prices for industrial goods and a 20% increase for food products. 1/2

Way of the future...!

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Sand Martins this morning.

Th fabulous locomotive Judy at Rolvebden last year - unique cab design which also had challenges in the design when running backwards - you can see how they overcame that in this video.

Sandhurst’s cheerful Chapel, giving us welcome rest and reprieve each week for an hour. The walls are covered with the names of officers who died in service. No name is missed, I understand. Interesting to go back to events such as the mutiny in India, the Crimean war etc. No skirmish missed.

The painting is titled 'Cardón, State of Oaxaca' (1887) and was created by the renowned Mexican landscape artist José María Velasco. It is a vertical oil on canvas that holds a significant place in Mexican art history.

Good news, everybody!

If you return unwanted Reform local election leaflets to their party headquarters using their free post address, then it will cost the party £2.50 per envelope. Please don’t share this information; it could cost Nigel Farage a fortune.

13th April 2026 06.08

The Dutch blueprint for urban vitality goes far beyond the bicycle. It begins by reclaiming public space and reducing the dominance of private cars to make room for cities that are accessible, attractive and alive with possibility. Bikes aren’t the end goal, they’re just the means to get us there.

When it's political. To some extent. But this isn't political. Political is more tax v less tax/free Healthcare v paid. This is freedom v oppression. Every human should stand up against oppression. Especially those with a platform.

From fertiliser to diesel to pesticides to the plastic packaging that the food came in — it is estimated that 15 per cent of all fossil fuels go into producing, processing, transporting and storing food. In a sense, you are eating fossils fuels. www.newscientist.com/article/2521...

Happy 80th birthday to Al Green

Climate action isn't just about planting trees far away. It's about how we grow our food. 🌱 I’ve adopted #Agroecology—crop rotation, intercropping & agroforestry—to cut my carbon footprint. And the results? Game-changing. 🧵👇

A worker died at an Amazon warehouse in Oregon last week. For more than an hour, workers were instructed to continue working as the man lay dead. One worker wanted to help, but a manager told them to “Just turn around and not look. Let’s get back to work," according to @thewesternedge.bsky.social.

Peter Magyar confirmed that Szijjarto, Orbán's FM, has barricaded himself with some of his closest colleagues and is shredding documents related to the sanctions on Russia any other evidence of treason.

Every so often I remember the day I stumbled upon this real life comparison between an Austin Mini pick-up and a modern mid-size Chevy pick-up The bloat in body size & the blandness in style are starting. Thought the truck bed is about the same size. #vintagecar #carbloat #waronthecar #AustinMini

BREAKING: 300+ New Yorkers have taken over the offices of Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer demanding no more weapons for Israel. Tell Congress: Fund people, not bombs.

BREAKING: Federal judge DISMISSES Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over the Epstein birthday letter story without prejudice. Judge rules Trump failed to show “actual malice” in a major win for the WSJ. Link: meidasnews.com/news/federal...

❗️According to General Staff, since the beginning of "Easter truce" 10,721 ceasefire violations by Russian troops have been recorded. Yesterday alone, Russians deployed 7,702 kamikaze drones and carried out 1,202 attacks on settlements and positions of Ukrainian troops, including 20 from MLRS.

Reform’s Deputy Leader Richard Tice ‘failed to pay £91k in tax’ according to Sunday Times. He says ‘overall HMRC received the correct amount of tax due’

Happy Monday all -- this is why sunrise is my favorite time of day

Although our chapel is medieval, much of what you see is later (mostly 17th century). However there are some exceptions like this beautifully carved oak screen which dates to when the chapel was built in 1411. Just think of all the people who have peeked through here!

The Norway model please...

We are liking the new Hungarian Prime Minister more and more. A few days ago Volodymyr Zelensky suggested that the UK should rejoin the EU if the US abandons NATO. Now #PéterMagyar is going further... Let us get on with it #RejoinEU

The future of farming doesn’t have to destroy the planet. Agroecology shows us a better way: working with nature instead of against it. Crop rotation, intercropping & agroforestry deliver higher yields, healthier soil, and real climate action. Let’s scale this up for a thriving,

❗️Over four years, Ukraine has built a new defense industry. A large-scale, effective one — impressive in every sense, — Zelenskyy said. It refers to the development of missiles, unmanned systems and interceptors, naval and strike drones, artillery and ammunition,

Talked to someone today who said he didn't want to pay taxes because illegal immigrants get free bikes. That was so odd that I liked it up and damn there are charities that fix up old bikes and give them to asylum applicants so they can get around the place while on a waiting list. That so great

West tower window, by John Piper and Patrick Reyntiens (1957-62), The Minster church of St Andrew, Plymouth. The church Katherine of Aragon, Drake and Hawkins knew was rebuilt after devastating damage by bombs and fire in 1941. #StainedGlassSunday

🇺🇦☕️ I’m trying to share what’s happening in Ukraine under extremely difficult conditions. If you’d like to support this effort, you can buy a few coffees. Your support truly matters and means a lot. ✅For Donation: buymeacoffee.com/24HoursUkraine

Misleading ? An Oil Tanker Can Be Used MANY Times To Haul Oil, But The Point Is That Solar Panels Are A Much Cleaner,Environmentally Friendly,Long Term ANSWER To The Use Of Destructive Fossil ⛽️ Fuels.......

St Michael's Tower and the jewel, at sunrise. Photo taken on Glastonbury Tor this morning.

Péter Magyar casts his vote in Hungary today. Get Viktor Orbán outta there! Go Magyar!

Way of the future..

Cloudy evening in Portrush. #StunDay #ECK #NorthernIreland

Over 8 billion reasons to ditch fossil fuels in one photo.

Definitely excited to see European governments pushing Linux adoption, but what I *really* want to see some government or institution do is fund a really good open-source alternative to the Google Office suite. (Yes I know there are some existing office solutions, no they don't suit my needs).

On paper it's a ceasefire, in reality - ruzzians continue their attacks.