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Matthew Bradford

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Former Mui Wo Pirate & Water Buffalo Wrangler. Music Head. History Buff. Bookworm. Wino. Wannabe Stoic. 香港人加油. COYS! Separating the sheep from the swans. Matthew 25:32

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Matthew Bradford @matthewbradford.bsky.social · Dec 22

From the Hong Kong protests of 2019, a warning to the world.

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Dan Sohege @danielsohege.bsky.social · 13h

Some changes to immigration rules today, not just increasing English language requirements, mean migrants looking to live and work in UK will have to meet far far higher standards than British nationals, while paying vast sums to be allowed to do so. That isn't a system based on "fairness". 1/

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Paul Eggleston @pauleggleston.bsky.social · 4d

I've invented a new saying, 'as proud as a Frenchman making strawberry butter', which I'm sure you'll agree is a lovely churn of fraise.

#LunchPun

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Matthew Bradford @matthewbradford.bsky.social · 3h

Ouch! 🤣

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China Digital Times @chinadigitaltimes.net · 3h

Photo: A diner with fans, by Gauthier Delecroix
chinadigitaltimes.net/2025/10/phot...

A couple wearing padded jackets eat a simple rice-cooker dinner underneath the bright lights of a small shop selling traditional Chinese fans. There are hundreds of fans on display on the walls and shelves of the shop—folding fans, many adorned with calligraphy or landscapes; round and oval fans; fans made of palm fronds; and many more.

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Konsyse @konsyse.com · 4h

Scientists have either identified or theorized the existence of these “holes” or specific regions of spacetime and singularity with unique characteristics. These are black holes, white holes, and wormholes. But what exactly is the difference between these three?

Black Hole vs White Hole vs Wormhole: The Difference — Konsyse

A concise discussion of the difference between a black hole, white hole, and wormhole.

www.konsyse.com

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Miss Kimmi Kitty Mama @miss-kimmi.bsky.social · 6h

Keiko’s” poster 1967, AQUIRAX.

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Wendy O'Rourke @wendyo.bsky.social · 11d

Pierre Cardin Satellite Cape (1967)

The Pierre Cardin Satellite cape was a revolutionary piece from his 1960s Space Age collections. Glossy scarlet vinyl lined with synthetic fleece, fitted with heavy brass zipper, 2 white bull's eye pockets. Also known as the Target cape.

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Maura Elizabeth Cunningham @mauracunningham.bsky.social · 1d

A @chinafile.bsky.social Conversation that showcases the many contributions Jerry Cohen made to the study of Chinese law, and the innumerable lives he touched during his 95 years with us.

Remembering Jerome A. Cohen

Jerome Alan Cohen (July 1, 1930 – September 22, 2025) was a renowned American lawyer who was one of the foremost foreign scholars of Chinese law. After studying law at Yale, Cohen embarked on a…

www.chinafile.com

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Politico @politico.com · 13h

EXCLUSIVE: Thousands of leaked messages show leaders of Young Republican groups joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape in a private Telegram chat.

Inside rising GOP leaders’ racist chats — obtained by POLITICO and spanning more than 7 months👇

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

www.politico.com

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John Hawks @johnhawks.net · 8h

The “Thorin” genome from Mandrin Cave, France, comes from a Neanderthal individual that might not have attracted much notice from the teeth and jawbone on their own. His DNA shows a deeper story of dynamic movements of some groups and long stasis of others.

www.johnhawks.net/p/surprising...

The impressive genetic diversity of the last Neanderthals

The new “Thorin” genome from Grotte Mandrin represents a previously-unknown Neanderthal deep history.

www.johnhawks.net

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Kate Elliott @kateelliottsff.bsky.social · 8h

If one knows Hawaii, this article he wrote about Hawaii is absolutely devastating toward him and the many ways he is being told to fuck off by locals. I love it because he wrote it in such clueless, arrogant self absorption.

www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/paul-...

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Matthew Bradford @matthewbradford.bsky.social · 8h

Another used condom falls to the floor.

Lawmaker Lam makes way for new blood as 12 opt out - RTHK

Commercial-sector lawmaker Jeffrey Lam said on Monday he is hoping to provide more opportunities to the younger generati...

news.rthk.hk

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Dr Wendy Morrison @hillfortian.bsky.social · 8h

I remember being taken round there by Billy O'Brien in 2017.

He said it was the largest dolmen IN THE UNIVERSE

I enjoyed making Fr Ted images:

This dolmen is the largest on the universe....this dolmen is very far away...

Fingers gripping a dolmen - forced perspective has been used.

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Jack Cousteau ⚓️ @angrywaterman.bsky.social · 8h

temu $33.47 plus ship
ICE hates this frog.

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John McCafferty @jdmccafferty.bsky.social · 9h

James (VII & II) Duke of #York, print made c.1640-1650. A little different to the usual depictions of him. #tennis (British Museum)

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Graham Webster @gwbstr.com · 9h

Good roundup by Irene Zhang of Chinese reaction to the rare earth/dual use export controls move last week. www.chinatalk.media/p/rare-earth...

China Reacts to Export Controls

Wherefore export controls?

www.chinatalk.media

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A London Inheritance @alondoninheritance.bsky.social · 18h

Inside the Clifton Suspension Bridge. One of the chambers underneath an abutment, original builders rubble on the floor and stalactites hanging from the ceiling, from my post on the history of the bridge at alondoninheritance.com/cycling-arou...

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Matthew Bradford @matthewbradford.bsky.social · 10h

I’m sure you probably know them already, but I absolutely love this producer in Maury ♥️ 🍷 💥

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Rebecca Lambert (She/Her) ♾️🐭🍉 @ladyliminal.bsky.social · 11h

Gulls

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Matthew Bradford @matthewbradford.bsky.social · 11h

Yes, it’s fabulous down there, I used to live in Sahorre and my daughter lives in Thuir. Just a couple more years back in Blighty and I shall be returning permanently 🤞🏼

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Matthew Bradford @matthewbradford.bsky.social · 12h

Thanks, a trip to the winery beckons next week. Santé! 🍷

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Alan White @aljwhite.bsky.social · 2d

I ❤️ Viz

A letter to viz on why we should be removing British objects from people’s rectums, not foreign ones

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Matthew Bradford @matthewbradford.bsky.social · 13h

Blink and he could be gone!

Matthew Bradford @matthewbradford.bsky.social · 13h

I’m going to be very near there next week, are you drinking that at the winery or at a local bar, and if so, which one please? 🐞

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Jane Maylin🍇🍷 @janetrad.bsky.social · 13h

A local wine from the Roussillon village of Caramany. With a playful name of La Coccinelle which is the nickname for the car (beetle) and the word for ladybird, which is a classic symbol of nature. Because this is an organic wine, gleaming, smooth,aromatic but again heavy on the alcohol
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Bottle of red wine, La Coccinelle 🐞 with an image of a red VX beetle and a roadsign 'Perpignan' with the outline of the village in the background.

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