Larry Ogden
@hifilarry.bsky.social
Owner of HiFi businesses in South Manchester. European. Visit London a lot. Boring centrist.
Fascinated by music, wine, food, theatre, & beer.
Feel the world should be nudged into better, not lambasted.
HiFi people follow @theaudioworks on BlueSky
Fascinated by music, wine, food, theatre, & beer.
Feel the world should be nudged into better, not lambasted.
HiFi people follow @theaudioworks on BlueSky
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🚨The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 55,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 26, 2025 at 8:41 AM
🚨The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 55,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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![Comic: Typical Geologic core sample. [Cylindrical core sample with labels for difference sections from top to bottom] Topsoil, till, granite bedrock, bottomsoil, roof of subway car, floor of subway car, more granite, municipal water main [gouge in core sample], slightly different granite, piece of screaming spelunker’s forearm, cool crystals with no resale value, mangled fragments of drillbit from previous attempt, some boring intrusive rock that’s basically granite but has a name like “diorite” or “Andalite” that you always have to look up, netherrack, Balrog wing. [break between next chunk of core sample] Granite, topsoil, cement, floorboards, carpet, possessions of a confused and angry homeowner in the other hemisphere.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreicffnydtpbb2x24cfbblv2qtcwbr37zyw44vtqx47ocj2a26b2j2u@jpeg)
November 25, 2025 at 10:35 PM
LAIddites. Are we about to see the emergence of AI “wreckers”?
Or, will it self immolate anyway?
Or, will it self immolate anyway?
November 25, 2025 at 10:22 AM
LAIddites. Are we about to see the emergence of AI “wreckers”?
Or, will it self immolate anyway?
Or, will it self immolate anyway?
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The president and vice president shouldn't be upset about having missed the service. The service was not political, and they weren't in any way mentioned, as it was not about them in any way. It was about duty and honor and integrity and decency and love, … (1/3)
Trump, Vance not invited to Thursday funeral for former VP Dick Cheney www.youtube.com/watch?v=do5n...
Trump, Vance not invited to Thursday funeral for former VP Dick Cheney
YouTube video by MS NOW
www.youtube.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:57 AM
The president and vice president shouldn't be upset about having missed the service. The service was not political, and they weren't in any way mentioned, as it was not about them in any way. It was about duty and honor and integrity and decency and love, … (1/3)
We need a new word, definition: irony on steroids + coccaine
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:59 AM
We need a new word, definition: irony on steroids + coccaine
Vince Gilligan: always assume your audience is smarter than you.
Politicians: always assume voters a pig shit thick.
Neither seems to be wrong.
Interesting Venn Diagrams to be drawn.
Politicians: always assume voters a pig shit thick.
Neither seems to be wrong.
Interesting Venn Diagrams to be drawn.
November 25, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Vince Gilligan: always assume your audience is smarter than you.
Politicians: always assume voters a pig shit thick.
Neither seems to be wrong.
Interesting Venn Diagrams to be drawn.
Politicians: always assume voters a pig shit thick.
Neither seems to be wrong.
Interesting Venn Diagrams to be drawn.
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Still reeling from the Stanford report on Brexit. Reduced GDP by up to 8% and investment by as much as 18%. The UK Treasury would have £40 billion more each year if Britain had remained in the EU. Devastating self-immolation.
The Economic Impact of Brexit
Other
siepr.stanford.edu
November 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Still reeling from the Stanford report on Brexit. Reduced GDP by up to 8% and investment by as much as 18%. The UK Treasury would have £40 billion more each year if Britain had remained in the EU. Devastating self-immolation.
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Look out for the new Accuphase ad. Graphic by @gailmyerscough.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Look out for the new Accuphase ad. Graphic by @gailmyerscough.co.uk
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Oh dear, God, Hannan said something sensible.
November 23, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Oh dear, God, Hannan said something sensible.
I’d like to hear more about this policy. Right now it sounds awfully populist.
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November 23, 2025 at 10:13 AM
I’d like to hear more about this policy. Right now it sounds awfully populist.
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Petition for an inquiry into Russian interference in UK democracy.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 23, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Petition for an inquiry into Russian interference in UK democracy.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Meta monetises scams and banned goods….to the tune of $16 billion
"Meta internally projected late last year that it would earn about 10 per cent of its overall annual revenue — or $16bn — from running advertising for scams and banned goods, internal company documents show" - Reuters www.ft.com/content/4560...
We have to be able to hold tech platforms accountable for fraud
Algorithms ensure that people who click on scams are likely to see more of them
www.ft.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Meta monetises scams and banned goods….to the tune of $16 billion
I love it that sane, logical people are completely bamboozled by the fact of cryptocurrency.
It outrages every cell of their (our) being. But the simple answer is: stupid people, and criminals have money.
Let them get on with it.
It outrages every cell of their (our) being. But the simple answer is: stupid people, and criminals have money.
Let them get on with it.
November 22, 2025 at 9:26 PM
I love it that sane, logical people are completely bamboozled by the fact of cryptocurrency.
It outrages every cell of their (our) being. But the simple answer is: stupid people, and criminals have money.
Let them get on with it.
It outrages every cell of their (our) being. But the simple answer is: stupid people, and criminals have money.
Let them get on with it.
Labour really doesn’t get, er, labour. Putting up wages of people who need people to help them do a job, people who are now also more expensive (because differentials, employer tax rises) decreases opportunities for young people.
FAFS Starmer / Reeves.
FAFS Starmer / Reeves.
November 22, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Labour really doesn’t get, er, labour. Putting up wages of people who need people to help them do a job, people who are now also more expensive (because differentials, employer tax rises) decreases opportunities for young people.
FAFS Starmer / Reeves.
FAFS Starmer / Reeves.
You don’t have to be Einstein, to put the pieces together, do you?
British Press, nothing to see here…
British Press, nothing to see here…
“Did Nathan Gill ever say anything you disagree with in return for his bribes from a Kremlin stooge?”
“Did you, in your roles as his boss, friend, mentor & party leader, ever question his full-throated support for an enemy of the UK and if not, why not?”
You can have those for nothing, lads.
“Did you, in your roles as his boss, friend, mentor & party leader, ever question his full-throated support for an enemy of the UK and if not, why not?”
You can have those for nothing, lads.
November 22, 2025 at 11:26 AM
You don’t have to be Einstein, to put the pieces together, do you?
British Press, nothing to see here…
British Press, nothing to see here…
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Do check out this wonderful thread and support real creative people with really lovely ideas and actual mad skillz if you can, gang.x
Buying #Christmas cards or presents?
Shop with small independents (like me) instead of the big high street names.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Are you a small business? Reply with your link. Let's support each other this Christmas.
Shop with small independents (like me) instead of the big high street names.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Are you a small business? Reply with your link. Let's support each other this Christmas.
November 22, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Do check out this wonderful thread and support real creative people with really lovely ideas and actual mad skillz if you can, gang.x
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The Home Secretary explaining that the rise in racist violence is, actually, the natural response to higher levels of immigration is a state of affairs that can't exist without the government having largely decided that racist violence is, if not legitimate, at least understandable.
November 22, 2025 at 9:55 AM
The Home Secretary explaining that the rise in racist violence is, actually, the natural response to higher levels of immigration is a state of affairs that can't exist without the government having largely decided that racist violence is, if not legitimate, at least understandable.
If we start from the point of view that cats are Fermions, and dogs Bosons, we are on our way to a clearer understanding of pets …..and physics.
November 22, 2025 at 9:09 AM
If we start from the point of view that cats are Fermions, and dogs Bosons, we are on our way to a clearer understanding of pets …..and physics.
Behaviour changing policy, changes behaviour.
In my case, fewer employees. Lower pay for myself = lower tax receipts.
In my case, fewer employees. Lower pay for myself = lower tax receipts.
This data is provisional and will undoubtedly be revised. But the issues they highlight – stubbornly high borrowing, pressures on spending, uncertain tax revenues – will feature at next week’s Budget.
📅 Sign up for IFS post-Budget analysis here: ifs.org.uk/events/autum...
📅 Sign up for IFS post-Budget analysis here: ifs.org.uk/events/autum...
Autumn Budget 2025: IFS analysis | Institute for Fiscal Studies
At this online webinar IFS researchers present their initial response to Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget.
ifs.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Behaviour changing policy, changes behaviour.
In my case, fewer employees. Lower pay for myself = lower tax receipts.
In my case, fewer employees. Lower pay for myself = lower tax receipts.
Someone who knows Sondheim.
The “Wicked” director Jon M. Chu knows that the film’s sequel is a major shift in tone. But the plan was always for audiences to “absorb the fairy tale so it could shatter in front of us."
His conversation with @shirklesxp.bsky.social:
His conversation with @shirklesxp.bsky.social:
Why the Sequel to Last Year’s Brightest Film Took a Dark Turn
The director of “Wicked” knows he took a big swing with its sequel.
bit.ly
November 21, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Someone who knows Sondheim.
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I loved doing this. Thank you @musicworks-hifi.com for commissioning me.
A @gailmyerscough.co.uk graphic of an Accuphase E-3000 - now. What shall we do with it?
November 20, 2025 at 10:20 PM
I loved doing this. Thank you @musicworks-hifi.com for commissioning me.
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A @gailmyerscough.co.uk graphic of an Accuphase E-3000 - now. What shall we do with it?
November 20, 2025 at 10:10 PM
A @gailmyerscough.co.uk graphic of an Accuphase E-3000 - now. What shall we do with it?
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First outing tonight. AcouPlex turntable mat. Available very soon…
November 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
First outing tonight. AcouPlex turntable mat. Available very soon…
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