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Miranda Keeling @mirandakeeling.com · 4h

A girl on the bus with short red hair shaped like a flame, has an extraordinarily lovely constellation of freckles on her heart-shaped face.

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Miranda Keeling @mirandakeeling.com · 4h

Woman on her phone on the train: The landlord says no pets but they can't mean rabbits can they? I mean Jeremy's family.

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NewsThump @newsthump.com · 4h

NEWS! I am still the greatest computer of all time, insists ZX Spectrum 48k newsthump.com/2025/10/15/i...

I am still the greatest computer of all time, insists ZX Spectrum 48k

In a defiant press conference held in the back of a dusty loft, the Sinclair Spectrum 48k has once again declared itself “the undisputed heavyweight champion of home computing,” despite being plugg…

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Matt Steinglass @mattsteinglass.bsky.social · 3h

1995 zealots: the internet will revolutionize society and make everything great
1995 skeptics: the internet is crap and will change nothing
Reality: the internet revolutionized society and made everything crap

2025 zealots: AI will revolutionize society and make everything great

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Romeo @romeoromeotango.bsky.social · 1h

Do you have a date for this one? I'd be interested to know approximately when the card was produced.

Romeo @romeoromeotango.bsky.social · 4h

Highly recommended read.

Coates is Odd This Day @oddthisday.bsky.social · 10h

It’s the 111th anniversary today of the birth of Harry Rée, who was a teacher and conscientious objector when the Second World War broke out, and by the time it ended, when he was 31, had invented ‘blackmail sabotage’ and got a DSO, an OBE, a Croix de Guerre, and a Medaille de la Resistance

b/w photo of a man in socks and sandals, jacket, short and jumper, in front of a wall with a bike leaning on it, and with a pipe in his mouth. If you wanted one image to sum up the word ‘nonchalant’, this would be it

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Romeo @romeoromeotango.bsky.social · 6h

I prefer not to.

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Lux "Nightmare" Alptraum @luxalptraum.com · 6d

TFW you paid $1400 to see Beckett’s most famous work without knowing anything about it

One Star Review of Waiting for Godot on Broadway
I recently attended Waiting for Godot on Broadway and spent over $1,400 for two Row C seats (103 and 104). I'm a longtime admirer of Broadway productions and even hold a season pass for Shea's Performing Arts Theatre, so I came in with genuine enthusiasm and high expectations. Unfortunately, this show was unlike anything ! have ever experienced —and not in a good way.
What I encountered was not the artistry, music, or emotional storytelling I usually associate with Broadway, but instead what felt like an endless cycle of nonsensical conversation between characters who seemed trapped in their own madness. I tried-truly tried-to find meaning, symbolism, or even a thread of emotional resonance. I stayed through the first half hoping the second would offer clarity. But by intermission, it was clear: this was a waste of both time and money.
Keanu Reeves is an actor I respect greatly, but I cannot fathom why he would agree to participate in such a disjointed, inaccessible production. His talent was lost in a performance that defied reason rather than provoked insight.
To anyone considering attending: unless you are drawn to highly abstract, nearly incomprehensible theater, I strongly caution you against this show. For the average, educated, thoughtful theatergoer, it is far more frustrating than fulfilling. In my opinion, this was the single most disappointing Broadway experience I've ever had - an unfortunate waste of money and, more importantly, of time.

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Romeo @romeoromeotango.bsky.social · 7h

@billymills.bsky.social
But of course you already knew that.

Jane Casey @janecasey.bsky.social · 20h

Galore is an Anglo version of ‘go leor’ which is Irish for lots. Loan words! English is so greedy.

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José García @misterjgarcia.bsky.social · 1d

After years of wanting to have a Dia de Muertos altar in my classroom... here it is! I got a little carried away! A big gracias to my Mexican colleagues who helped, brought stuff from their homes and inspired me so much.

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Medieval and Early Modern Orients (MEMOs) @memorients.bsky.social · 5d

MEMOs EVENT: Islam in Medieval England
British Library, London:

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MEMOs EVENT: Islam in Medieval England | MEMOs

Our expert panel explore the Islamic presence in England during the medieval and early modern period.

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The Grumbler @thegrumbler.bsky.social · 1d

A nice but dispiriting read. Sadly, seeing this a lot.

Lots of members quietly quitting (non-renewing) because the writing is on the wall* and, frankly, it just does not feel the same anymore.

* See the vote on the schedule. The 'cut' argument will keep returning until it is achieved

James Tarry @northamptonian.bsky.social · 1d

A sad read, really. Chimes with some of what @thegrumbler.bsky.social says In his newsletter. I’m still going to buy a season ticket (no membership at Northants either) but I live near the ground. If I move further away, would I just buy the odd ticket? Perhaps.

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James Tarry @northamptonian.bsky.social · 1d

A sad read, really. Chimes with some of what @thegrumbler.bsky.social says In his newsletter. I’m still going to buy a season ticket (no membership at Northants either) but I live near the ground. If I move further away, would I just buy the odd ticket? Perhaps.

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Hector Cappelletti @hectorcappelletti.bsky.social · 2d

New blogging: I've decided to not renew my Hampshire membership next year. Because what's the point?! Some musings on memberships and the direction of travel in pro sport.

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Season’s Reflections: Ennui

No two seasons are the same. Every year the cricketing landscape changes in some small manner. Largely the status quo remains untouched though. Every so often there is a seismic shift, often isolat…

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Romeo @romeoromeotango.bsky.social · 1d

That is some photograph. Thank you.

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Historic Cricket Pictures @picturesporting.bsky.social · 1d

Cricket in wartime on the beach at Bournemouth in 1915. Father appears to have decided to bat and the girls face an afternoon in the field ...

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Dorian Lynskey @dorianlynskey.bsky.social · 1d

“Keep vast numbers of DVDs, CDs and vinyl in case of cyberattack, middle-aged dads told”

Steve Beresford @lostinmilbury.bsky.social · 1d

Then: the office of the future will be paperless

Now: keep paper records

Have plans on paper in case of cyber-attack, firms told

Prepare to switch to offline systems in the event of a cyber-attack, firms are being advised.

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Romeo @romeoromeotango.bsky.social · 1d

I got frogs, they're multiplying
And I'm losing control
'Cause the power you're supplying
It's empowering (empowering)

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Helene von Bismarck @helenebismarck.bsky.social · 1d

Deep breath. My publisher @johnmurrays.bsky.social informs me that my book about 🇬🇧,
"Fantastic Kingdom“
which will come out in June 2026,
is now available to pre-order, and that @waterstones.bsky.social is offering a 25% preorder discount this week.
www.waterstones.com/book/fantast...

Fantastic Kingdom by Helene von Bismarck | Waterstones

Buy Fantastic Kingdom by Helene von Bismarck from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.

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Free Łink - Matthew R Francis @bowlerhatscience.org · 1d

people PLEASE use alt-text ESPECIALLY if you're screenshotting something that's all text, good lard on toast

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Romeo @romeoromeotango.bsky.social · 1d

Many anniversary congratulations.

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Isa / EvilCleverDog @evilcleverdog.bsky.social · Aug 23

Using ChatGPT

Edith @edithcharles.bsky.social · Aug 23

What's something that isn't considered embarrassing but you think it should be?

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Matt Green @mattgreencomedy.com · 1d

The most Brighton thing I’ve ever heard!

See me live on tour! Starts this weekend then continues over the next 6 weeks…

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Sena Bryer @senabryer.com · 1d

Still looking for someone, haven't found a single person so far (that I can contact). I have a 46-episode script that I need translated. This would be a paid job!

Sena Bryer @senabryer.com · 12d

Completely unrelated to my 2am doomposting but does anyone know an English to Japanese translator, ideally with experience in screenplays?

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Billy Mills @billymills.bsky.social · 1d

Glorious:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QHN...

Tracy Chapman - Talkin' Bout a Revolution (Later Archive)

YouTube video by BBC Music

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