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Re: gutting WaPo
"The idea that the average person is going to subscribe to scores of individual blogs, Substacks, YouTube channels, etc., and thereby replicate what he or she once got from the New York Times, Washington Post, or CBS News is just fantastical."
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"The idea that the average person is going to subscribe to scores of individual blogs, Substacks, YouTube channels, etc., and thereby replicate what he or she once got from the New York Times, Washington Post, or CBS News is just fantastical."
cathoderayzone.com/culture/when...
When the New is Worse Than the Old - Cathode Ray Zone
It’s a cliché of course, but we are living in strange times. In one sense, we are awash with The New. In just a short period, significant aspects of our daily lives have been completely transformed: g...
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February 4, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Re: gutting WaPo
"The idea that the average person is going to subscribe to scores of individual blogs, Substacks, YouTube channels, etc., and thereby replicate what he or she once got from the New York Times, Washington Post, or CBS News is just fantastical."
cathoderayzone.com/culture/when...
"The idea that the average person is going to subscribe to scores of individual blogs, Substacks, YouTube channels, etc., and thereby replicate what he or she once got from the New York Times, Washington Post, or CBS News is just fantastical."
cathoderayzone.com/culture/when...
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There's more.
On 31 March 2010, Lord Mandelson's principal private secretary sent him a note of a meeting between the Chancellor of the Exchequer and Larry Summers, US Treasury Secretary.
Lord Mandelson forwarded it to Jeffrey Epstein five minutes later.
On 31 March 2010, Lord Mandelson's principal private secretary sent him a note of a meeting between the Chancellor of the Exchequer and Larry Summers, US Treasury Secretary.
Lord Mandelson forwarded it to Jeffrey Epstein five minutes later.
February 2, 2026 at 8:30 PM
There's more.
On 31 March 2010, Lord Mandelson's principal private secretary sent him a note of a meeting between the Chancellor of the Exchequer and Larry Summers, US Treasury Secretary.
Lord Mandelson forwarded it to Jeffrey Epstein five minutes later.
On 31 March 2010, Lord Mandelson's principal private secretary sent him a note of a meeting between the Chancellor of the Exchequer and Larry Summers, US Treasury Secretary.
Lord Mandelson forwarded it to Jeffrey Epstein five minutes later.
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The next day, Lord Mandelson met Larry Summers himself.
Lord Mandelson's private secretary sent a note of the meeting to him at 1.22pm. Within two minutes, Lord Mandelson forwarded it to Jeffrey Epstein.
Lord Mandelson's private secretary sent a note of the meeting to him at 1.22pm. Within two minutes, Lord Mandelson forwarded it to Jeffrey Epstein.
February 2, 2026 at 8:30 PM
The next day, Lord Mandelson met Larry Summers himself.
Lord Mandelson's private secretary sent a note of the meeting to him at 1.22pm. Within two minutes, Lord Mandelson forwarded it to Jeffrey Epstein.
Lord Mandelson's private secretary sent a note of the meeting to him at 1.22pm. Within two minutes, Lord Mandelson forwarded it to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Alex Pretti was one of us. Rest in power.
January 25, 2026 at 2:22 AM
Alex Pretti was one of us. Rest in power.
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Our initial analysis is up.
The video footage appears to show that the gun was taken away from the man before he was shot.
He was UNARMED before any of the shots were fired.
The video footage appears to show that the gun was taken away from the man before he was shot.
He was UNARMED before any of the shots were fired.
Federal law enforcement agents shot and killed a man in Minneapolis on Jan. 24 according to local police officials. DHS told Fox News that the man was “armed with a gun”. A video of the shooting appears to show that a gun was taken from the man before the first shot was fired. x.com/BillMelugin_...
January 24, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Our initial analysis is up.
The video footage appears to show that the gun was taken away from the man before he was shot.
He was UNARMED before any of the shots were fired.
The video footage appears to show that the gun was taken away from the man before he was shot.
He was UNARMED before any of the shots were fired.
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I Photoshop Paddington into a movie, TV show, or pop culture until I forget: Day 1775
January 23, 2026 at 5:04 AM
I Photoshop Paddington into a movie, TV show, or pop culture until I forget: Day 1775
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Victoria and David Beckham in happier times on their wedding day.
January 19, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Victoria and David Beckham in happier times on their wedding day.
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“and in other news, President Trump has ordered the bombing of Venezuela”
“Caracas?”
“not according to his doctors”
“Caracas?”
“not according to his doctors”
January 3, 2026 at 8:10 AM
“and in other news, President Trump has ordered the bombing of Venezuela”
“Caracas?”
“not according to his doctors”
“Caracas?”
“not according to his doctors”
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Having underestimated the amount of change we will get in the coming year three times running, I'm determined to stick my neck out this time and give a bold projection this time. Lab crashing down to 5th place in the polls, then committing regicide 2 yrs after a landslide feels pretty bold.
December 30, 2025 at 8:14 PM
😬
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Three days ago. No more words.
Love that for security reasons, the Hanukkah party is at a secret location that won't be disclosed online at any time and only emailed to attendees the day before.
December 14, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Three days ago. No more words.
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For political hacks like myself, 'put it in the curriculum' is the oldest and hattiest of old hat policy ideas.
Why do we think schools should solve all our problems? What if we thought differently about life skills and civic education?
howtorunacountry.substack.com/p/schools-ca...
Why do we think schools should solve all our problems? What if we thought differently about life skills and civic education?
howtorunacountry.substack.com/p/schools-ca...
Schools cannot solve all our problems
The limits of ‘put it in the curriculum’ politics
howtorunacountry.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:28 AM
For political hacks like myself, 'put it in the curriculum' is the oldest and hattiest of old hat policy ideas.
Why do we think schools should solve all our problems? What if we thought differently about life skills and civic education?
howtorunacountry.substack.com/p/schools-ca...
Why do we think schools should solve all our problems? What if we thought differently about life skills and civic education?
howtorunacountry.substack.com/p/schools-ca...
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The BBC are accidentally running the subtitles to Mrs Marple over the Mercury Prize, and it’s rather wonderful. A few of lines could plausibly have been written by Jarvis.
October 16, 2025 at 8:58 PM
The BBC are accidentally running the subtitles to Mrs Marple over the Mercury Prize, and it’s rather wonderful. A few of lines could plausibly have been written by Jarvis.
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If you could please do us a favour and RT (or whatever it is on here) my writing CV I would be extremely grateful. I am a very capable writer of words, mainly “humorous”’ and if you have some PROPER paid work for me, please DM me. Thank you for your time www.mathew-owen.co.uk
Home | Matt Owen | Freelance Writer
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Get in touch!
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October 12, 2025 at 3:56 PM
If you could please do us a favour and RT (or whatever it is on here) my writing CV I would be extremely grateful. I am a very capable writer of words, mainly “humorous”’ and if you have some PROPER paid work for me, please DM me. Thank you for your time www.mathew-owen.co.uk
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October 12, 2025 at 5:34 PM
@norcrosscricket.bsky.social Any podds dropping soon?
September 23, 2025 at 6:24 PM
@norcrosscricket.bsky.social Any podds dropping soon?
Well I was not in the Starmer needs to go group but this could change my mind
🚨 | 16% Represents Labour's lowest EVER polling figure.
Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 34% (=)
LAB: 16% (-3)
CON: 16% (+1)
LDM: 13% (+1)
GRN: 12% (=)
SNP: 3% (+1)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 17-18 Sep.
Changes w/ 10 Sep.
RFM: 34% (=)
LAB: 16% (-3)
CON: 16% (+1)
LDM: 13% (+1)
GRN: 12% (=)
SNP: 3% (+1)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 17-18 Sep.
Changes w/ 10 Sep.
September 18, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Well I was not in the Starmer needs to go group but this could change my mind
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In a Maths meeting, we were discussing whether manipulatives (such as algebra tiles) are allowed in GCSE Maths exams? If not, can you state where this is written in the JCQ regulations? #Mathstoday
September 18, 2025 at 3:54 PM
In a Maths meeting, we were discussing whether manipulatives (such as algebra tiles) are allowed in GCSE Maths exams? If not, can you state where this is written in the JCQ regulations? #Mathstoday
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The ever-impressive @iandunt.bsky.social speaks for many of us.*
* It looks like things might be starting to change at the top of the Govt since this was filmed.
* It looks like things might be starting to change at the top of the Govt since this was filmed.
September 15, 2025 at 8:37 PM
The ever-impressive @iandunt.bsky.social speaks for many of us.*
* It looks like things might be starting to change at the top of the Govt since this was filmed.
* It looks like things might be starting to change at the top of the Govt since this was filmed.
Thats the hundred final decided
August 31, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Thats the hundred final decided
Well that's F1 over for another year
August 31, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Well that's F1 over for another year
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Due to an unexpected council tax bill I am opening up ten slots for Silly Little Guys. DM me to secure a slot!
Usual rules apply:
⭐️ £25 each
⭐️ No portraits
⭐️ Just simple, silly stuff.
Usual rules apply:
⭐️ £25 each
⭐️ No portraits
⭐️ Just simple, silly stuff.
August 29, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Due to an unexpected council tax bill I am opening up ten slots for Silly Little Guys. DM me to secure a slot!
Usual rules apply:
⭐️ £25 each
⭐️ No portraits
⭐️ Just simple, silly stuff.
Usual rules apply:
⭐️ £25 each
⭐️ No portraits
⭐️ Just simple, silly stuff.
August 27, 2025 at 11:17 PM