James and the giant peach
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Stargazing vet from the dark satanic North. Once hit the stumps from the boundary aged 11, all down hill since then. #OneHealth 🇬🇧🇦🇺🇪🇺
The main democracy in HK article is worth a look, aside from the ‘94 reforms.
Democracy in Hong Kong - Wikipedia
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November 27, 2025 at 1:10 PM
The main democracy in HK article is worth a look, aside from the ‘94 reforms.
It’s a long and complex story but essentially Chris Pattern set up the pre-handover HK democratic model from about 1992 when he became colonial governor. The first and only colonial period election of the legislative council was in 1995.
1995 Hong Kong legislative election - Wikipedia
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November 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM
It’s a long and complex story but essentially Chris Pattern set up the pre-handover HK democratic model from about 1992 when he became colonial governor. The first and only colonial period election of the legislative council was in 1995.
Hanging my comedy geek card in, in shame.
November 27, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Hanging my comedy geek card in, in shame.
Willing to bet my kids will spot Patsy Straightwoman right away!
November 27, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Willing to bet my kids will spot Patsy Straightwoman right away!
I have tickets for this next month (family tradition to have a bit of pre-Christmas theatre action) so it’s very encouraging to hear you of all people sing its praises!
November 27, 2025 at 8:13 AM
I have tickets for this next month (family tradition to have a bit of pre-Christmas theatre action) so it’s very encouraging to hear you of all people sing its praises!
I was unexpectedly hit in the feels by the former space station cmdr Terry Virts describing the breakdown between the US and Russia. For most of my life the ISS has been such an inspiration, a symbol of progress, exploration & international co-operation. It will be a sad day when it's deorbited.
November 27, 2025 at 12:25 AM
I was unexpectedly hit in the feels by the former space station cmdr Terry Virts describing the breakdown between the US and Russia. For most of my life the ISS has been such an inspiration, a symbol of progress, exploration & international co-operation. It will be a sad day when it's deorbited.
Kevin Fong (the original 13 minutes narrator) also told the Shuttle story in his podcast 16 Sunsets. For some reason the BBC didn't want to go the whole hog with this one, so they funded it on Kickstarter.
Introducing 16 Sunsets | 16 Sunsets
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November 26, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Kevin Fong (the original 13 minutes narrator) also told the Shuttle story in his podcast 16 Sunsets. For some reason the BBC didn't want to go the whole hog with this one, so they funded it on Kickstarter.
Northern Mist. Leeds Drizzlers. Yorkshire Silin' down.
November 26, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Northern Mist. Leeds Drizzlers. Yorkshire Silin' down.
I feel similarly, but this was always going to be the case with city-based franchises. It's no less silly than expecting people in Somerset and Gloucestershire to follow a team called Welsh Fire.
November 26, 2025 at 10:08 PM
I feel similarly, but this was always going to be the case with city-based franchises. It's no less silly than expecting people in Somerset and Gloucestershire to follow a team called Welsh Fire.
I quite like Guenther, but I imagine Ron would tell the story quite differently.
November 26, 2025 at 8:08 PM
I quite like Guenther, but I imagine Ron would tell the story quite differently.
Picard is the leader you call when you want a plan to work. He has badmirals, diplomats & omnipotents rethinking their life choices. He breaks hostile aliens with a speech, outmanoeuvres schemers without breaking sweat, delivers clarity while sipping tea. Picard is precision, principle & presence.
a bald man in a red uniform is standing in front of a crowd with his arms outstretched .
Alt: Captain Picard from TNG, gesturing as in a Shakespearian play.
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November 23, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Picard is the leader you call when you want a plan to work. He has badmirals, diplomats & omnipotents rethinking their life choices. He breaks hostile aliens with a speech, outmanoeuvres schemers without breaking sweat, delivers clarity while sipping tea. Picard is precision, principle & presence.
Helen Sharman?
Helen Sharman - Wikipedia
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November 21, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Helen Sharman?
It seemed like such a long article, fortunately as soon as I opened it Siri offered to summarise it for me 🤦♂️
November 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
It seemed like such a long article, fortunately as soon as I opened it Siri offered to summarise it for me 🤦♂️
Peace in our time 🙈
November 21, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Peace in our time 🙈
You're Nike'd, sunshine.
November 19, 2025 at 8:09 AM
You're Nike'd, sunshine.
I’d settle for them for getting the direction of information transfer in up- & down- loading correct.
November 17, 2025 at 10:11 PM
I’d settle for them for getting the direction of information transfer in up- & down- loading correct.
I agree with the sentiment, but if iPads essentially cost nothing, were indestructible, required no admin (like charging) and were as readily available as a5 jotter pads you’d probably collect a stash of them 🥳
November 17, 2025 at 10:06 PM
I agree with the sentiment, but if iPads essentially cost nothing, were indestructible, required no admin (like charging) and were as readily available as a5 jotter pads you’d probably collect a stash of them 🥳
Triple fried egg, chilli & chutney sandwich.
November 17, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Triple fried egg, chilli & chutney sandwich.
“…is that how you like it, Mr Beeblebrox?”
November 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
“…is that how you like it, Mr Beeblebrox?”
Always makes me think of Alan Partridge.
November 17, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Always makes me think of Alan Partridge.
Lunch? LUNCH? It’s Christmas DINNER you rusty spanner.
November 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Lunch? LUNCH? It’s Christmas DINNER you rusty spanner.