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Ross McFarlane @rossmcf.com · 11h

Annakin and Padme

A: He’s giving up all his titles.
P: Along with the residences and income, right?
A:
P:

Ross McFarlane @rossmcf.com · 2d

I’m all for this, but 2.4 tons will exclude most of the obnoxious vehicles I see on a daily basis. It’s more than a Land Rover Discovery 5, and a Ford Ranger Wildtrak.

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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 9d

📱➡️🪙➡️📱✅

Sending and receiving money has just become a whole lot easier!

Instant payments are now available to everyone in the eurozone.

⚡ Instant transfers 24/7
💰 No extra fees
🔍 Free payee verification
🛡️ Safer payments

For faster, safer payments than ever!

Illustration of two stacks of gold euro coins. The left stack shows some coins moving toward the right stack, indicating a transfer. Both stacks are labeled “11:00,” suggesting the transaction happens instantly. Below, the text reads “Instant payments are in,” and there’s a small European Union flag in the bottom right corner.

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Ross McFarlane @rossmcf.com · 29d

Do you have a gold dress you could hold it next to for comparison?

Ross McFarlane @rossmcf.com · Sep 11

I can’t look at those partitions without the phrase ‘fecal miasma’ ringing in my nostrils.

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · Sep 9

IMPORTANT STUDY: “On average, the implementation of 30 km/h speed limits in European cities demonstrated a 23%, 37% & 38% reduction in road crashes, fatalities & injuries respectively. Lower speed limits also yielded environmental benefits.” www.nrso.ntua.gr/review-of-ci...

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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · Sep 7

EXCLUSIVE: Leaked footage of radical anti-car cyclists at a training camp.

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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · Sep 5

Shared Responsibility.

@thebikinglawyer.bsky.social

black car with a red x and a bright yellow car with a green check mark.
It's getting dark out earlier, be sure to add a bright coat of paint to your vehicle. Remember road safety is a shared responsibility.

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Sarah has a suggestion @goatsarah.org · Aug 29

I want to explain a few things and then it might be clearer why UK trans people are upset.
In 2001 I married my wife, Sylvia.
In 2005 I started medical transition. (1/13)

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Cowleyforniadreaming @holybollards.bsky.social · Aug 30

A reminder that if you’re looking for a socialist party that stands firmly with the trans community (and ä also wants to keep our planet habitable) - you can always join the Green Party.

Metal Fear Sinisterity 👻 @mgearsolidarity.bsky.social · Aug 30

We stand against fascism in all its forms, except that one. I like that one.

Adnan Hussein and Jeremy corbyn at the this is your party event in Blackburn that I've just learnt about. For some reason they have a purple lit gangway in front of the stage with a load of white flowers on the sides. I've nothing against that. Just seems a little old for the event.

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Ross McFarlane @rossmcf.com · Aug 30

Went to see The Legend of Ochi with child #2. Really enjoyed it, but just couldn’t get this image out of my mind.

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Dave Walker @davewalker.bsky.social · Aug 25

Possible causes of your problems. It’s a diagram that (sadly) still seems relevant in 2025, so reposting a year and a bit on.

Diagram titled 'Possible causes of your problems'. On the left hand side, subtitled 'Yes': Funding removed from local councils, growing gap between rich and poor, multinational companies not paying their taxes, lack of new affordable housing, government not investing sufficiently in schools and healthcare. On the right hand side, subtitled 'No': Picture of small boat, with arrow; 'People fleeing horrific situations that you and I can't imagine'.

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Charlotte Lydia Riley @lottelydia.bsky.social · Aug 17

but “financially better off” and “doing a job you love” aren’t synonyms. arts careers are underpaid (and that isn’t universities’ fault) but that clearly doesn’t stop people from wanting to be artists.

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spacecowboy @spacecowboy17.bsky.social · Aug 3

Welcome to the ✨For You✨ feed!

It finds people who liked the same posts as you, and shows you what else they've liked recently.

📌 Pin to add it to your top bar
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · Aug 13

The evidence for more 20mph zones ⤵️

✔️ Cut deaths and serious injuries by 1/3
✔️ Protect children
✔️ Reduce crashes
✔️ Lower noise
✔️ Boost walking & cycling

Dear Britain, it’s now clear: 20mph zones save lives and don’t slow traffic. Implement them | Sadiq Khan

There is too much bluff and bluster on this subject. Ordinary people just want safe streets for themselves and those they love, and we can achieve that, says London mayor Sadiq Khan

www.theguardian.com

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Ross McFarlane @rossmcf.com · Aug 7

It probably weighs about 20kg. You could push it.

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Ross McFarlane @rossmcf.com · Aug 7

Suzuki Hustler?

Big car styling in a little car package. Quite reasonably priced.

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Ross McFarlane @rossmcf.com · Aug 7

One of my neighbours has this: www.toyota.co.uk/new-cars/pro...

To signal care for others, I’d avoid an SUV’s high front end.

Proace City Verso EV | 7 Seat People Carrier | Toyota UK

Toyota Proace City Verso meets a wide range of needs, with different loading and seating configurations and powertrain options.

www.toyota.co.uk

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Ross McFarlane @rossmcf.com · Aug 3

willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/turns-out-...

Turns out the 20mph limit was great idea!

Two years on from the controversial policy, it's becoming increasingly clear that the doubters were wrong

willhaywardwales.substack.com

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Eluned Morgan @prifweinidog.gov.wales · Jul 18

As another school year comes to an end, I want to say a massive diolch to all our learners, teachers and school staff for their incredible hard work 👏

Da iawn am bopeth rydych chi wedi'i gyflawni eleni 🙌

I hope you enjoy a well-earned break over the summer ☀️

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Ross McFarlane @rossmcf.com · Jul 15

Oooh. Can you see what make/model it is? My feet are a little too firmly on the ground over here.

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badly-drawn boo! 👻 @soapachu.bsky.social · Jul 10

UV index is reaching 7 & 8 in the UK this weekend - 8 is the highest it’s EVER been here
- stay out of the sun if possible
- cover up & wear sunscreen if not
- check yr meds if they increase sun/heat sensitivity
- know symptoms of heat stroke/exhaustion
- hydrate w/electrolytes!

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Ross McFarlane @rossmcf.com · Jul 9

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