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Stephen Campbell @thestevec.bsky.social · 3d

Bonfire of the Vanities is a crime novel and should be shelved on the Crime section in bookshops.

Stephen Campbell @thestevec.bsky.social · 3d

I’m glad you said that. I literally finished it yesterday, and had pretty much the same thought. Also, she was a woman on the train.

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Stephen Campbell @thestevec.bsky.social · 8d

In other news today, the leader of the Conservative Party declares arts and creative courses as rip-offs. Apparently creative arts are so valueless, that this multi billion dollar tech industry can’t do without them 🤷‍♂️

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

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Stephen Campbell @thestevec.bsky.social · 8d

JRRT was also clear that no creatures were utterly irredeemable, even going to show some orcs aspiring to a life away from the services of a tyrannical master, and others demonstrating traits of loyalty to one other. And of course, the hallowed elves could be real bastards when they wanted to be.

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Stephen Campbell @thestevec.bsky.social · 8d

I’m guessing this would include Classics and PPE at Oxbridge, too?

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Hull Images - Dave Wise @hullimages.bsky.social · 11d

This is the rare K1 Hull Cream Phonebox inside Telephone House on Carr Lane. It still has its phone fitted. The only other one in Hull is in Trinity Market but it's phone has been removed. There are only 8 K1's left in the UK including these 2

#hull #yorkshire #phonebox #stunday #photography #k1

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Vanessa is the name of the Doctor! @hpsvanessa.bsky.social · 12d

I only ever heard second-hand from my German relatives what the 1930s were like but it sounded like this. You see the story, it feels wrong, but everyone else around you is just carrying on, shopping, working, going to the cinema. So you do the same. Keep your head down, maybe this is fine? Normal?

CNN @cnn.com · 13d

Adults and children alike were pulled from their Chicago apartments, crying and screaming, during a large overnight raid that has left tenants and neighbors shaken. https://cnn.it/4pPCXIt

37 people arrested and American kids separated from parents after ICE raid at Chicago apartments | CNN

Adults and children alike were pulled from their Chicago apartments, crying and screaming, during a large overnight raid that has left tenants and neighbors shaken.

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Stephen Campbell @thestevec.bsky.social · 12d

Exactly. I’m deliberately minimising my own social media activities, not just because of the distraction and short attention problems, but ethically (they really are increasingly problematic with their array of idiot owner), but also cos the novelty isn’t there anymore.

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Stephen Campbell @thestevec.bsky.social · 13d

As someone who was christened by a female Church of England priest inside a Catholic church, I’d say GBNews really needs to accept that there’s a lot modern Christians can deal with these days.

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Stephen Campbell @thestevec.bsky.social · 16d

Better yet, send a raven 🐦‍⬛

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Stephen Campbell @thestevec.bsky.social · 18d

Pretty sure there’s already a name for this… 🤔

Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 18d

"Migrants will have to carry out community work or volunteering to qualify to permanently remain in the UK, according to the Home Secretary." [Telegraph]

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Kate Lister @k8lister.bsky.social · 22d

Historic ‘causes’ of #Autism

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Stephen Campbell @thestevec.bsky.social · 23d

When, or why, are all jobs these days being advertised for an ideal candidate with 'strategic vision'? What happened to 'relevant experience in a similar role'?

Stephen Campbell @thestevec.bsky.social · 24d

Okay, I’m fully up to date with Alien: Earth. Gotta say, with this, Andor, Severance, SF TV is really going through a golden age of quality shows.

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Hull Images - Dave Wise @hullimages.bsky.social · 26d

The Humber Bridge from Hessle Foreshore.

#hull #yorkshire #travel #architecture #photography #photographerofbluesky #photographersunited #eastcoastkin #humberbridge

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Stephen Campbell @thestevec.bsky.social · 27d

We seem to be reaching the point where the only way to guarantee dissenting freedom of expression is through the reintroduction of corresponding societies, the printing press and pirate radio.

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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · 27d

Every little counts.

A screenshot showing Lindsey's cancelation to Disney+ in the wake of the company's decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel over his comments about the far-right activist, Charlie Kirk.

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Stephen Campbell @thestevec.bsky.social · 29d

This reminds me of when I wrote my undergrad dissertation and included a chapter comparing Brave New World with 1984. It wasn't until years later my complete absence of research skills became apparent when I discovered that Aldous Huxley used to teach Orwell at Eton.

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Stephen Campbell @thestevec.bsky.social · 29d

I think you're milking it now 😊

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Stephen Campbell @thestevec.bsky.social · 29d

The beer industry say people who don’t drink face significant social disadvantages and lack self-confidence.

CNN @cnn.com · Sep 15

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has told analysts that people without smart glasses may one day be at a "significant cognitive disadvantage" compared to those who do use the tech: https://cnn.it/47L2Y5a

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Stephen Campbell @thestevec.bsky.social · Sep 15

🍂 😊

Stephen Campbell @thestevec.bsky.social · Sep 15

In case anyone is wondering, Emmy Awards are surprisingly heavy. My previous boss won one and had it proudly displayed on his office table. Obviously, while he was out, me and the admin staff held our own little awards ceremony.

Stephen Campbell @thestevec.bsky.social · Sep 15

'A lot of ground to make up?' Oh come on! Universities aren't the BBC. They shouldn't be fawning over Farage and his bunch of right-wing weirdos.

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Hull Images - Dave Wise @hullimages.bsky.social · Sep 14

A near perfect reflection in the Trinity Square Mirror Pools of Trinity House and the Kingston Pub.

#hull #yorkshire #travel #architecture #photography #photographerofbluesky #photographersunited #eastcoastkin #stunday #reflection

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Stephen Campbell @thestevec.bsky.social · Sep 14

Just finished Val McDermid’ Trick of the Mind’, now moving onto something a little more punchy.

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