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Trying to be more active online.
@dementedmole.bsky.social will be happy with that Barrett contract news 😁
3 Connacht academy players sign pro contracts - the42.ie/6943420t
3 Connacht academy players sign pro contracts
Fiachna Barrett, Seán Naughton and Matthew Victory have all been rewarded for their progress.
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January 30, 2026 at 9:52 PM
@dementedmole.bsky.social will be happy with that Barrett contract news 😁
Going to be a long day for the Bronco's offence one fears.
January 25, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Going to be a long day for the Bronco's offence one fears.
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Gotcha—let’s dig into that step by step.
1. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵, because I turned you into an amorphous lump of flesh. You’re not just immobile—you’re immortal, and you feel only anguish.
2. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺. That makes total sense—it’s a natural human impulse, and you’ve been through a lot.
1. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵, because I turned you into an amorphous lump of flesh. You’re not just immobile—you’re immortal, and you feel only anguish.
2. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺. That makes total sense—it’s a natural human impulse, and you’ve been through a lot.
January 23, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Gotcha—let’s dig into that step by step.
1. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵, because I turned you into an amorphous lump of flesh. You’re not just immobile—you’re immortal, and you feel only anguish.
2. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺. That makes total sense—it’s a natural human impulse, and you’ve been through a lot.
1. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵, because I turned you into an amorphous lump of flesh. You’re not just immobile—you’re immortal, and you feel only anguish.
2. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺. That makes total sense—it’s a natural human impulse, and you’ve been through a lot.
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I just thought everyone should see this
January 22, 2026 at 11:02 PM
I just thought everyone should see this
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i feel that the failure to impose any consequences on Trump for January 6 is the root cause of everything bad that is happening now
January 22, 2026 at 2:31 PM
i feel that the failure to impose any consequences on Trump for January 6 is the root cause of everything bad that is happening now
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Part 1: The tale of Leinster's two narrow wins — The Bayonne experience — Finding a way around a "low block" — Nearly moments — Surviving La Rochelle — La Rochelle not surviving — What are Leinster good at? — The Platonic Leinster
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Molecast #184 | The Molecast
Part 1: The Tale of Leinster's two narrow wins — Part 2: The tale of Munster's two narrow defeats — 3: Predicting the Irish 6N squad
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January 21, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Part 1: The tale of Leinster's two narrow wins — The Bayonne experience — Finding a way around a "low block" — Nearly moments — Surviving La Rochelle — La Rochelle not surviving — What are Leinster good at? — The Platonic Leinster
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Giant COVID boom, growth entirely leveled off if not shrunk afterwards as people returned to normal www.matthewball.co/all/stateofv...
PRESENTATION: The State of Video Gaming in 2025 — MatthewBall.co
A 230-page presentation on the past, present and potential future of the video game industry.
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January 21, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Giant COVID boom, growth entirely leveled off if not shrunk afterwards as people returned to normal www.matthewball.co/all/stateofv...
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The Nobel Peace Prize becoming so prestigious that wars are fought over a head of state coveting it is some real monkey paw stuff for Alfred Nobel.
January 19, 2026 at 8:47 AM
The Nobel Peace Prize becoming so prestigious that wars are fought over a head of state coveting it is some real monkey paw stuff for Alfred Nobel.
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THREAD.
The definitive list of the absolute best interdimensional portals I have photographed on walks in the British countryside.
1. Gateway To The Land Of Leaping Dogs.
The definitive list of the absolute best interdimensional portals I have photographed on walks in the British countryside.
1. Gateway To The Land Of Leaping Dogs.
November 17, 2025 at 8:17 AM
THREAD.
The definitive list of the absolute best interdimensional portals I have photographed on walks in the British countryside.
1. Gateway To The Land Of Leaping Dogs.
The definitive list of the absolute best interdimensional portals I have photographed on walks in the British countryside.
1. Gateway To The Land Of Leaping Dogs.
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today: another rithmomachy book, and if you didn't believe me that it's chess with extra maths for huge nerds in the middle ages and renaissance, the rules are here discussed in a latin dialogue between one Bathyllus, one Brontinus and Alcmæon the Pythagorean
January 12, 2026 at 9:41 AM
today: another rithmomachy book, and if you didn't believe me that it's chess with extra maths for huge nerds in the middle ages and renaissance, the rules are here discussed in a latin dialogue between one Bathyllus, one Brontinus and Alcmæon the Pythagorean
Hades 2, then and now. They dropped the ball on the endings but until that a near perfect game.
What was your favourite game at the end of 2025? I'm guessing your mind hasn't changed in the last ten days, but do say if it has
Localisations/early access/expansions count, remasters/ports don't count. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
Localisations/early access/expansions count, remasters/ports don't count. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
January 12, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Hades 2, then and now. They dropped the ball on the endings but until that a near perfect game.
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January 10, 2026 at 10:15 PM
@smtuffy.bsky.social Leinster are back baybee
January 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM
@smtuffy.bsky.social Leinster are back baybee
Time to respond to these again after missing some over Christmas
Then and now, Rogue Trader and its not particularly close.
Honourable mentions for BG3, Chants of Sennaar and Jedi Survivor.
Then and now, Rogue Trader and its not particularly close.
Honourable mentions for BG3, Chants of Sennaar and Jedi Survivor.
Quote this with your favourite game from 2023 NOW, and what your favourite was THEN (if you had one)
Localisations/early access/expansions count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
Localisations/early access/expansions count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
January 8, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Time to respond to these again after missing some over Christmas
Then and now, Rogue Trader and its not particularly close.
Honourable mentions for BG3, Chants of Sennaar and Jedi Survivor.
Then and now, Rogue Trader and its not particularly close.
Honourable mentions for BG3, Chants of Sennaar and Jedi Survivor.
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Breakdown shitfights and an interpro no-show — Ulstermen standing up — Mens' Sevens programme legacy — The outhalf rivalry we were promised — What to do with Tom Aherne — Leo stops filibustering
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Molecast #183 | The Molecast
The Molecast is not paywalled, but you can support its production by donating at our Ko-Fi page: https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole Much to get through...
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January 7, 2026 at 7:53 AM
Breakdown shitfights and an interpro no-show — Ulstermen standing up — Mens' Sevens programme legacy — The outhalf rivalry we were promised — What to do with Tom Aherne — Leo stops filibustering
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Here's a couple
1. The Aristocracy were far more likely to die in WWI than the proles - indeed, for many countries (e.g. UK) it's probably their war with the most elite casualities.
2. The predecessor organisation to all forms of the modern IRA was founded in New York.
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1. The Aristocracy were far more likely to die in WWI than the proles - indeed, for many countries (e.g. UK) it's probably their war with the most elite casualities.
2. The predecessor organisation to all forms of the modern IRA was founded in New York.
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Here’s a fun top five: things that are consensus among historians but are essentially unknown by the public. Richard I, a bad king of England. Roman Empire, fell in 1453. Paul, more important than Jesus. Witch burning, a modern phenomenon not a medieval one. Britain last invaded in 1688. Yours?
As someone who wrote a dissertation on that damnable Frenchman; one can only hope.
January 5, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Here's a couple
1. The Aristocracy were far more likely to die in WWI than the proles - indeed, for many countries (e.g. UK) it's probably their war with the most elite casualities.
2. The predecessor organisation to all forms of the modern IRA was founded in New York.
(cont)...
1. The Aristocracy were far more likely to die in WWI than the proles - indeed, for many countries (e.g. UK) it's probably their war with the most elite casualities.
2. The predecessor organisation to all forms of the modern IRA was founded in New York.
(cont)...
I think its less we will be back to the Good Old Days(tm) next president, more a reflection that EU pols just don't have the power/inclination/unity to change the status quo.
It took 50+ years to get to the current situation, its going to take some time to get to another equilibrium.
It took 50+ years to get to the current situation, its going to take some time to get to another equilibrium.
"Vassal" talk is a bit much, but those Starmer (and other EU leaders tbf) statements read like all these people still believe, if we can just hold our breath for three more years, this nightmare will be over and we'll be back to singing Atlantic Kumbaya
January 5, 2026 at 10:14 AM
I think its less we will be back to the Good Old Days(tm) next president, more a reflection that EU pols just don't have the power/inclination/unity to change the status quo.
It took 50+ years to get to the current situation, its going to take some time to get to another equilibrium.
It took 50+ years to get to the current situation, its going to take some time to get to another equilibrium.
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A message for you all to carry through the year
January 1, 2026 at 6:32 AM
A message for you all to carry through the year
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Got to be Dragon Age then and now.
Although I probably sunk the most hours into League, I didn't play it until a few years later.
Although I probably sunk the most hours into League, I didn't play it until a few years later.
Quote this with your favourite game NOW that was released in 2009, and what your favourite was THEN (if you had one)
Localisations/early access count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend
Two-way ties count
If you need more of a refresher: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
Localisations/early access count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend
Two-way ties count
If you need more of a refresher: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
December 23, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Got to be Dragon Age then and now.
Although I probably sunk the most hours into League, I didn't play it until a few years later.
Although I probably sunk the most hours into League, I didn't play it until a few years later.
Then Skyrim, now DOW2:Retribution. Close one though.
Honourable mentions to LA Noire, Dead Space 2, Portal 2 and several others.
Interesting this time to see the amount of games that are 2, 3 or even more entries deep into the series. Also the amount of movie tie in games, not seen later years.
Honourable mentions to LA Noire, Dead Space 2, Portal 2 and several others.
Interesting this time to see the amount of games that are 2, 3 or even more entries deep into the series. Also the amount of movie tie in games, not seen later years.
Quote this with what you would have said your game of the year was at the end of 2011, if you had one, and what you would say your favourite game of 2011 is now, if it differs
Localisations and early access count, remasters don't. Remakes depend
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
Localisations and early access count, remasters don't. Remakes depend
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
December 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Then Skyrim, now DOW2:Retribution. Close one though.
Honourable mentions to LA Noire, Dead Space 2, Portal 2 and several others.
Interesting this time to see the amount of games that are 2, 3 or even more entries deep into the series. Also the amount of movie tie in games, not seen later years.
Honourable mentions to LA Noire, Dead Space 2, Portal 2 and several others.
Interesting this time to see the amount of games that are 2, 3 or even more entries deep into the series. Also the amount of movie tie in games, not seen later years.
Xcom then, FTL now.
Honourable mentions to Dishonoured, Mass Effect 3 and Far Cry 3.
Again interesting how a gap of only a couple of years can make it seem like a completely different era, this really feels like the end of that gen.
Honourable mentions to Dishonoured, Mass Effect 3 and Far Cry 3.
Again interesting how a gap of only a couple of years can make it seem like a completely different era, this really feels like the end of that gen.
Quote this with what you would have said your game of the year was at the end of 2012, if you had one, and what you would say your favourite game of 2012 is now, if it differs
Localisations and early access count, remasters don't. Remakes depend
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
Localisations and early access count, remasters don't. Remakes depend
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
December 20, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Xcom then, FTL now.
Honourable mentions to Dishonoured, Mass Effect 3 and Far Cry 3.
Again interesting how a gap of only a couple of years can make it seem like a completely different era, this really feels like the end of that gen.
Honourable mentions to Dishonoured, Mass Effect 3 and Far Cry 3.
Again interesting how a gap of only a couple of years can make it seem like a completely different era, this really feels like the end of that gen.