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John Whalley
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Family, art, music, books.
All the right notes, but not necessarily in the right order. My nose is against the window pane.
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The arts institution will be called the Trump-Kennedy Center. The president's press secretary said it comes after a unanimous vote by the center's board, which Trump took over earlier this year. n.pr/4qhD3bd
President Trump to add his own name to the Kennedy Center
The arts institution will be called the Trump-Kennedy Center. The president's press secretary said it comes after a unanimous vote by the center's board, which Trump took over earlier this year.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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Will Sergeant recently sat down with the team at BOSS for a deep dive into his iconic Roland and BOSS setup — and how he’s been shaping the sound of post-punk since 1978.
A proper treat for gear heads and Bunnymen fans alike. 🎸🔥.
articles.boss.info/reverberatio...
December 17, 2025 at 1:20 PM
I’m your fans
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December 18, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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Here are my favourite books of 2025.
It was another wonderful year or reading!
readersretreat2017.wordpress.com/2025/12/17/m...
My Best Books of 2025
2025 was another fantastic year of reading, and I’m glad I chose my books well because there was not a single dud among them.  Of the books I read, 9 translated works found a place on this lis…
readersretreat2017.wordpress.com
December 17, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Trump and Republicans in Congress seem to love socialism for the rich -- corporate welfare, subsidies, and tax breaks galore. Yet they demand harsh capitalism for the rest of America.
December 17, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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Mega heat pumps are coming. It’s great to see that so many projects are now underway around the world.

There’s a real competition on who builds the biggest heat pump.

Technology has come a long way and keeps getting better.
December 17, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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AOC: “President Trump ran on a promise to the American people that ICE would go after the worst of the worst — What we have seen is that ICE is not overwhelmingly going after criminals — In fact, over 70% of people currently detained in detention facilities do not have a criminal record”
December 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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In case it works better for you, here's our new episode on YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzMB...
EPISODE 4: Christmas special 2025
YouTube video by Through the Square Window
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December 17, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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If you're looking to shake things up in the new year, these streaming platforms will help you diversify your music-listening habits. n.pr/3MFVckn
Ditching music algorithms? Here are 12 streaming alternatives to explore
If you're looking to shake things up in the new year, these streaming platforms will help you diversify your music-listening habits.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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FIFA unveils $60 World Cup tickets after backlash over prices
FIFA unveils $60 World Cup tickets after backlash over prices
Fan organizations have expressed criticism at the 'extortionate' and 'astronomical' cost of ticket's for next year's competition in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
www.lemonde.fr
December 17, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Mellow Tron
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December 17, 2025 at 12:51 AM
An album of short, sharp, smart rock songs.

open.spotify.com/album/58aEJc...
Super Pedestrian (Deluxe)
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December 17, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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It's always summer somewhere. Annie DiRusso and her band offer a five-song pageant full of clever costuming, synchronized dance moves and even a few behind-the-back guitar riffs. n.pr/4oLkSJR
Annie DiRusso: Tiny Desk Concert
It's always summer somewhere. Annie DiRusso and her band offer a five-song pageant full of clever costuming, synchronized dance moves and even a few behind-the-back guitar riffs.
n.pr
December 8, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Poppy is also approving of my Christmas book purchase from @scribblerrob.bsky.social
Been meaning to buy this for some time!
December 16, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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We would love to see ALL YOUR PRETTY LIGHTS! Please post your photos in the replies ✨
Watch & stream 'All the Pretty Lights' and remember to add it to your Christmas playlist: lnk.to/AllTPtyL
#AllYourPrettyLights #TheDivineComedy
December 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Find someone that looks at you the way Graeme Souness looks at Socrates.
December 16, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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"Do they really want the BBC brought down by a rich foreign billionaire who doesn't need the money?"

Public support for the BBC has been waning, but could Donald Trump’s $10bn lawsuit now turn the tide?
December 16, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Reform urged to sack candidate for 'go home' post

It’s not his only comment, as with all these Reform UK racists, there’s always more than one.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reform urged to sack Hampshire mayor candidate for 'go home' post
Labour has called on Reform to sack its Hampshire and Solent mayoral candidate for a comment on social media.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Tommy Robinson is suing Nigel Farage.
There is only one correct statement for this situation.

"I hope they both lose."
December 15, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.

His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."

He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.

www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
December 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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If the Daily Mail backs Reform UK at the next election, it will be the first time it hasn't supported the Conservative Party since it came out in favour of the British Union of Fascists
December 14, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Shocked by the awful death of Rob Reiner. I spoke with him for over an hour last night. We talked about his work and his plans for the future. I always enjoyed his company. We met at his Dad's in 1975. Last thing he said to me was "See you next year.." Such a terrible end. Such a sweet man.
December 15, 2025 at 6:26 AM
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MANCHESTER

MITCH BENN brings his electrifying one man version of Dickens’s A Christmas Carol to the International Anthony Burgess Centre on THURSDAY (18th) NB TWO shows (6pm & 8pm)
#AChristmasCarol #ChristmasReels #Dickens #TheatreReels #ViralReels #Storytelling #ChristmasinManchester
December 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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15 December 1969:

John Lennon and Yoko Ono launch their 'War Is Over' poster campaign.

Huge posters and billboards are erected in 12 countries proclaiming "War is over! If you want it. Happy Christmas from John & Yoko".

See more:

www.beatlesbible.com/1969/12/15/j...
John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s ‘War Is Over’ poster campaign is launched
John Lennon and Yoko Ono flew to Toronto, Canada on this day to begin the next stage of their peace campaign. To coincide with the launch, huge posters and billboards were erected in 12 countries proc...
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December 15, 2025 at 1:23 PM