Traitors finale! Yes, I know, bit late. But had any of them read Machiavelli, understood the prisoners dilemma, grasped ideas of probability developed by Cardano, Pascal, Fermat et al or managed the whips office of a major political party? I think not!

I’ve had this for years, dug up in m’garden in midlands. Anyone know what it might be? (Yes, yes, it’s a small head). 1/2

Who runs the fish and chip shop in Ambridge and why haven’t we heard from any of them for 70 years?

Watched Woody Allen’s A Rainy Day Day in New York. Liked Timothy Chalomet’s piss take impression of Allen. Best line was: Film star: ‘I can take you to the south of France’ Young female: ‘the WHERE of WHAT?!’

Is it me (north London based) or are there fewer fireworks this year? Just about to launch a few rockets left over from last year… Apols neighbours!

I want no/minimal curation/filters thank you @bsky.app .

Personally, the best parts of bsky for me are the lack of algorithmic intrusion (chronological following feed if you choose that) and ample blocking options.

In a (parliamentary) democracy the prime minister is essentially the head of state. Why do we persist with a bloodline monarchy? (Or even think a ‘head of state’/president/monarchy (aka the gangsta family that over centuries has by hook and by crook risen to the top) is necessary?)

In a (parliamentary) democracy the prime minister is essentially the head of state. Why do we persist with a bloodline monarchy? (Or even think a ‘head of state’/president/monarchy (aka the gangsta family that over centuries has by hook and by crook risen to the top) is necessary?)

God, imagine what Mr Andrew Mountbatten Windsor would have to give up if he was guilty!

The ‘basic point’ being what? ‘However, Farage said he understood “the basic point” of what she was saying but “the way she put it, the way she worded it was wrong”.’ Of course it was racist! www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

The Statue of Liberty, dedicated in 1886, a present from France to celebrate US independence, the abolition of slavery and a welcome to immigrants.

Brooklyn fireball

M’daughter in New York craving the oil refinery by-product of the Gods - aka Marmite.

In wake of Betfred founder’s comments about possible hike in tax on gambling, I’d welcome some explainer on current taxation. @danneidle.bsky.social ? For eg, who pays what and how much?

‘Credit concerns in the US’ - when did we hear that before … hopefully will attenuate…

There will be moaners, but I like it. Wouldn’t mind a wrist watch version

Next up, dentists, @cmagovuk.bsky.social ? www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Comment, @rcem.ac.uk ?

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A lawyer rants …

This October Covid deaths, hospitalisations etc - not too different from last October (2024) ukhsa-dashboard.data.gov.uk/respiratory-...

Never. Is never good for you?

Excellent and interesting research opportunity : estimating the costs of racial inequality relatrd to maternity services nhsrho.org/news/costs-o...

Health economists: Very interesting research tender from NHS Race and Health Observatory - Calculating the Cost of Racism in Health and Health Care - deadline October 17. nhsrho.org/news/cost-of...

Trouble is the musical 16 yr old brain indelibly records. You’ll probably hate it but I will for ever like this. There’s nothing I or you can do.

Can somebody do a doc on Soft Machine and the Kent/Canterbury jazz rock scene - Robert Wyatt, Kevin Ayers (doc to himself please), Daevid Allen, Gong et al… or has it been made and I’ve missed it?

Soft Machine Vo 2 LP I bought aged 16… open.spotify.com/track/5VrgFD...

Also, would be good if media peeps and others read this www.law.ox.ac.uk/content/news...

A ping pong player speaks

Yes, Chelsea!

Health economists: Very interesting research tender from NHS Race and Health Observatory - Calculating the Cost of Racism in Health and Health Care - deadline October 17. nhsrho.org/news/cost-of...

If you don’t like being called a racist, maybe don’t make a career of saying things that appeal to racists, don’t create a political party that keeps attracting racist candidates, don’t fawn over racist world leaders, and don’t make a convicted racist the guest of honour at your party conference.

So mad. Pete Hegseth TED talks to a room full of top generals and admirals telling them they’re shit and fat! m.youtube.com/watch?v=EbKe...

New post: Misunderstandings on the left (and elsewhere) about the OBR, independence and the bond market mainlymacro.blogspot.com/2025/09/misu... The government delegating some highly technical tasks to independent experts doesn't create a democratic deficit, but it does avoid wishful thinking.

Paul Cezanne of course.

Excellent diy car spotted in Aix

I like Cezanne, but he did have a bit of trouble locating the end of pipes in the mouth

Paul Cezanne’s grave in Aix cemetery. Votive apples of course

Oof! Golf!

If in Aix (en Provence) would definitely recommend the Vasarely Foundation as a place to visit

What? The chocolate train’s coming down the South American river? It’s the Orinoco cocoa loco!