Brennig
@brennigjones.com
Novelist, spaniels, reading, music, campaigner, ex forces
Web: https://brennigjones.com
Web: https://brennigjones.com
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This has to be the most ballsy play of a losing hand in the entire history of warfare. They should make a film of this. Very Master and Commander, but real and much more unlikely.
1804. Oceans are now Battlefields.
In the South China Sea a British convoy worth almost £1bn today is spotted by the French.
It should be a massacre.
Instead, Commodore Nathanial Dance is about to defeat a French battle squadron using some paint and the most overplayed hand in #navalHistory. /1 🧵
In the South China Sea a British convoy worth almost £1bn today is spotted by the French.
It should be a massacre.
Instead, Commodore Nathanial Dance is about to defeat a French battle squadron using some paint and the most overplayed hand in #navalHistory. /1 🧵
February 14, 2026 at 8:39 PM
This has to be the most ballsy play of a losing hand in the entire history of warfare. They should make a film of this. Very Master and Commander, but real and much more unlikely.
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Une femme française extraordinaire
February 14, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Une femme française extraordinaire
Sleepless in Seattle klaxon (Film 4)
February 14, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Sleepless in Seattle klaxon (Film 4)
Vacuuming done. Just trim and sculpt the beard left to do
February 14, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Vacuuming done. Just trim and sculpt the beard left to do
0745, dishwasher emptied. 2 sets of dogs walked (6700 steps), tea brewing
February 14, 2026 at 7:43 AM
0745, dishwasher emptied. 2 sets of dogs walked (6700 steps), tea brewing
06.00 update. I have washed the garden door. Also cleaned the glass on the log burner. Washed the hearth. Dispensed dog treats
February 14, 2026 at 6:09 AM
06.00 update. I have washed the garden door. Also cleaned the glass on the log burner. Washed the hearth. Dispensed dog treats
I'm going to trim and sculpt my beard today. Later, I'll vacuum and dust downstairs. I also plan on washing the garden door. This is what being awake since 04.00 does to your brain
February 14, 2026 at 5:26 AM
I'm going to trim and sculpt my beard today. Later, I'll vacuum and dust downstairs. I also plan on washing the garden door. This is what being awake since 04.00 does to your brain
The answer is because American Healthcare operates for profit, not patient benefit. Next obvious question please, BBC?
February 14, 2026 at 5:16 AM
The answer is because American Healthcare operates for profit, not patient benefit. Next obvious question please, BBC?
Minus 1c, feels like minus 4c, if you're interested
February 14, 2026 at 4:49 AM
Minus 1c, feels like minus 4c, if you're interested
Rise and shine campers, and don’t forget your booties 'cos it’s cold out there today
February 14, 2026 at 4:41 AM
Rise and shine campers, and don’t forget your booties 'cos it’s cold out there today
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Facebook plans to put facial recognition in its glasses and they think we’re too stupid to fight back.
Their internal memo: “We will launch during a dynamic political environment where many civil society groups that we would expect to attack us would have their resources focused on other concerns.”
Their internal memo: “We will launch during a dynamic political environment where many civil society groups that we would expect to attack us would have their resources focused on other concerns.”
Meta Plans to Add Facial Recognition Technology to Its Smart Glasses
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Facebook plans to put facial recognition in its glasses and they think we’re too stupid to fight back.
Their internal memo: “We will launch during a dynamic political environment where many civil society groups that we would expect to attack us would have their resources focused on other concerns.”
Their internal memo: “We will launch during a dynamic political environment where many civil society groups that we would expect to attack us would have their resources focused on other concerns.”
I've been following Capital's Secret Fiancé for ages. This is how it ended, live on the radio this morning. It brought a tear to my eye
youtu.be/mK9pTBFw3n4?...
youtu.be/mK9pTBFw3n4?...
The surprise proposal we can't believe we pulled off! | Capital's Secret Fiancé
YouTube video by Capital FM
youtu.be
February 13, 2026 at 9:39 AM
I've been following Capital's Secret Fiancé for ages. This is how it ended, live on the radio this morning. It brought a tear to my eye
youtu.be/mK9pTBFw3n4?...
youtu.be/mK9pTBFw3n4?...
Today's blogpost is a decision/not-decision on the fantasy project WIP: brennigjones.com/blog/?p=16115
Blogathon 12/26: Parts – streams of unconsciousness
brennigjones.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Today's blogpost is a decision/not-decision on the fantasy project WIP: brennigjones.com/blog/?p=16115
Not for even the briefest nanosecond do I believe this low quality bullshit of a sales pitch
CEO of Microsoft AI Mustafa Suleyman tells the FT that we will have human-level AI that will be automating most white collar jobs within 12-18 months
20.7 million white collar jobs
Account for 53% of UK jobs
What will people do in a couple of years?
20.7 million white collar jobs
Account for 53% of UK jobs
What will people do in a couple of years?
February 12, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Not for even the briefest nanosecond do I believe this low quality bullshit of a sales pitch
Meanwhile, in 2 years, this view from the people who own Substack has not changed
NEW: Substack founders finally respond to Substackers Against Nazis. They say Nazis publishing and earning money on their platform is fine with them.
Their full statement here: substack.com/@hamish/note...
Their full statement here: substack.com/@hamish/note...
February 12, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Meanwhile, in 2 years, this view from the people who own Substack has not changed
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I spent several hours with Gisele Pelicot in Paris
She is remarkable
This Sunday her only UK TV interview airs across the BBC
She is remarkable
This Sunday her only UK TV interview airs across the BBC
February 11, 2026 at 12:24 PM
I spent several hours with Gisele Pelicot in Paris
She is remarkable
This Sunday her only UK TV interview airs across the BBC
She is remarkable
This Sunday her only UK TV interview airs across the BBC
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A smooth galaxy, observed with the Apache Point 2.5m Telescope in the SDSS survey.
It is at redshift 0.070 (lookback time 964.3 million years) with coordinates (183.49129, 27.76665).
41 volunteers classified this galaxy in Galaxy Zoo 2.
It is at redshift 0.070 (lookback time 964.3 million years) with coordinates (183.49129, 27.76665).
41 volunteers classified this galaxy in Galaxy Zoo 2.
February 9, 2026 at 7:23 PM
A smooth galaxy, observed with the Apache Point 2.5m Telescope in the SDSS survey.
It is at redshift 0.070 (lookback time 964.3 million years) with coordinates (183.49129, 27.76665).
41 volunteers classified this galaxy in Galaxy Zoo 2.
It is at redshift 0.070 (lookback time 964.3 million years) with coordinates (183.49129, 27.76665).
41 volunteers classified this galaxy in Galaxy Zoo 2.
February 10, 2026 at 11:33 AM
The 0300 insomnia bus arrived on time. An hour later it's still here
February 10, 2026 at 4:01 AM
The 0300 insomnia bus arrived on time. An hour later it's still here
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This is nothing new and still only a few people know about the Nazi enablers at #Substack.
Revealed: How Substack makes money from hosting Nazi newsletters
Exclusive: Site takes a cut of subscriptions to content that promotes far-right ideology, white supremacy and antisemitism
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM
This is nothing new and still only a few people know about the Nazi enablers at #Substack.
This thread is gifted theatre from people who are clearly thick
There is a tax tribunal hearing this week; the unregulated firm "Property118" are appealing HMRC's decision to issue a notice that Property 118 promoted a tax avoidance scheme.
Something odd is emerging from the evidence...
Something odd is emerging from the evidence...
February 6, 2026 at 1:33 PM
This thread is gifted theatre from people who are clearly thick
Do you pronounce it Staton or Staton because Ken Bruce just pronounced it Staton and now I'm confused
February 6, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Do you pronounce it Staton or Staton because Ken Bruce just pronounced it Staton and now I'm confused
04.00. Been wide awake for an hour. Considering getting up for a cup of tea. Maybe throw a log on and sit in front of the fire and read
February 6, 2026 at 4:16 AM
04.00. Been wide awake for an hour. Considering getting up for a cup of tea. Maybe throw a log on and sit in front of the fire and read
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no disrespect, but I'm not subscribing to your Substack for reasons that should be obvious if you google words like "substack" and "nazis"
February 5, 2026 at 1:46 PM
no disrespect, but I'm not subscribing to your Substack for reasons that should be obvious if you google words like "substack" and "nazis"