Baz Rutter
@bazrutter.bsky.social
Digital, Technology, Music, QPR and Politics. Alter-ego: Flash Ryan
@flashryan.bsky.social where you can find my tunes if you like Synthpop and electronic dance music
@flashryan.bsky.social where you can find my tunes if you like Synthpop and electronic dance music
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He said "Amen" straight into the drop
Lmao Pope Leo threw a rave for an archbishop's 75th birthday this is kind of incredible
Lmao Pope Leo threw a rave for an archbishop's 75th birthday this is kind of incredible
November 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
He said "Amen" straight into the drop
Lmao Pope Leo threw a rave for an archbishop's 75th birthday this is kind of incredible
Lmao Pope Leo threw a rave for an archbishop's 75th birthday this is kind of incredible
Varane failed to do his cover job for both their goals. Southampton were terrible you can see why they are down there but we can’t carry so many poor performers in the team Varane, Smyth, Morrison all 5/10 or worse. It’s November which it means it’s Sam Field resurrection time #qpr
November 5, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Varane failed to do his cover job for both their goals. Southampton were terrible you can see why they are down there but we can’t carry so many poor performers in the team Varane, Smyth, Morrison all 5/10 or worse. It’s November which it means it’s Sam Field resurrection time #qpr
If this is true wtf is this not the lead story @theguardian.com
Tory MP reports ‘AI-generated deepfake’ video of him announcing defection to Reform UK
Tory MP reports ‘AI-generated deepfake’ video of him announcing defection to Reform UK
George Freeman, the MP for Mid Norfolk, called the spread of misinformation through AI content a ‘dangerous development’
A Conservative MP has reported an “AI-generated deepfake” video of him announcing that he has joined Reform UK to the police, according to reports.
George Freeman, the MP for Mid Norfolk, denounced the video and, in a Facebook post, called the deliberate spread of misinformation through AI-generated content a “concerning and dangerous development”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 18, 2025 at 10:53 PM
If this is true wtf is this not the lead story @theguardian.com
Thought we were excellent first half and ended up 2 down against the run of play final ball was lacking, 2nd half struggled until Burrell came on. This low block stuff is what we need Chair for a bit of nouse. Tbf Enjoyable game even though we lost. Only Varane had a stinker N-Davies MOTM again #qpr
October 18, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Thought we were excellent first half and ended up 2 down against the run of play final ball was lacking, 2nd half struggled until Burrell came on. This low block stuff is what we need Chair for a bit of nouse. Tbf Enjoyable game even though we lost. Only Varane had a stinker N-Davies MOTM again #qpr
If there is a better Falafel place in London than Mr Falafel Palestinian Falafel in Shepherds Bush Market then I am yet to find it
October 18, 2025 at 10:39 AM
If there is a better Falafel place in London than Mr Falafel Palestinian Falafel in Shepherds Bush Market then I am yet to find it
For me it had to be Kone and Kolli not Frey (they get in each others way) otherwise sensible line up given the international break travel #qpr
October 18, 2025 at 10:25 AM
For me it had to be Kone and Kolli not Frey (they get in each others way) otherwise sensible line up given the international break travel #qpr
Looked at the team sheet tonight and thought it screamed Nil. No idea what the game plan was. Players that came in bar cook were terrible. Only looked dangerous after the subs but complacent to think we can win a game in 30 mins Fitness still an issue rather have Kolli than unfit Frey #qpr
October 1, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Looked at the team sheet tonight and thought it screamed Nil. No idea what the game plan was. Players that came in bar cook were terrible. Only looked dangerous after the subs but complacent to think we can win a game in 30 mins Fitness still an issue rather have Kolli than unfit Frey #qpr
I reckon even @loftforwords.bsky.social gives Madsen at least a 7 today #qpr
September 20, 2025 at 1:35 PM
I reckon even @loftforwords.bsky.social gives Madsen at least a 7 today #qpr
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Pet parrots which typically live alone (whilst those in the wild live in large flocks) were given the technology to call each other. They would use it for up to three hours a day, and developed favourite friends 💔
on.ft.com/3K05vhS
on.ft.com/3K05vhS
September 12, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Pet parrots which typically live alone (whilst those in the wild live in large flocks) were given the technology to call each other. They would use it for up to three hours a day, and developed favourite friends 💔
on.ft.com/3K05vhS
on.ft.com/3K05vhS
Incredible match stats today. Coventry score 7 #QPR score 1 there are 9 shots on target the whole game. Only 1 save. Coventrys XG was 1.11 QPR's 0.64. The sight test says we were awful, passive defensively wasteful on the ball. But the data suggests the score should have been 1-0, 1-1 or 2-1
August 23, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Incredible match stats today. Coventry score 7 #QPR score 1 there are 9 shots on target the whole game. Only 1 save. Coventrys XG was 1.11 QPR's 0.64. The sight test says we were awful, passive defensively wasteful on the ball. But the data suggests the score should have been 1-0, 1-1 or 2-1
Lack of intensity is startling especially first 20 minutes, right side especially Morgan and Dembele totally dysfunctional. And what the hell is wrong with Sam Field miles off it. Stephan is bang in trouble if he does not turn this around quickly vibes around the fanbase are terrible #qpr
August 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Lack of intensity is startling especially first 20 minutes, right side especially Morgan and Dembele totally dysfunctional. And what the hell is wrong with Sam Field miles off it. Stephan is bang in trouble if he does not turn this around quickly vibes around the fanbase are terrible #qpr
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I'm just glad one of these men has the nuclear codes and the other has all our personal data.
June 5, 2025 at 8:24 PM
I'm just glad one of these men has the nuclear codes and the other has all our personal data.
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ALIEN was released 46 years ago today. One of the definitive science fiction/horror movies, and among Ridley Scott’s best, the behind-the-scenes story is like the perfect organism…
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May 26, 2025 at 1:28 PM
ALIEN was released 46 years ago today. One of the definitive science fiction/horror movies, and among Ridley Scott’s best, the behind-the-scenes story is like the perfect organism…
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These threads are just about my favourite thing on social media, I look forward to them every day. Well worth a follow
TOP GUN: MAVERICK was released 3 years ago today. A long-awaited follow-up to the 1980s action classic, and the most commercially successful Tom Cruise film ever, the behind-the-scenes story will give you the need for speed…
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May 27, 2025 at 11:55 AM
These threads are just about my favourite thing on social media, I look forward to them every day. Well worth a follow
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This and the comments. YouTube has a lot to answer for.
Christ. Just came downstairs to find my dad watching an entirely AI-generated YouTube video about an event that didn't happen involving the Pope. Had to convince him the whole think was fake. "How can you tell?" he asked. He has five degrees including a PhD.
May 26, 2025 at 8:35 PM
This and the comments. YouTube has a lot to answer for.
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Absolutely surreal to have lived through the Napster days and watched as the titans of industry moved hell and high water to lock down any possible chance that someone's song might get swapped online without giving the studios a cut and now those same people are just like "well we gotta steal music"
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.
buff.ly
May 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Absolutely surreal to have lived through the Napster days and watched as the titans of industry moved hell and high water to lock down any possible chance that someone's song might get swapped online without giving the studios a cut and now those same people are just like "well we gotta steal music"
Bloody hell, why is this not front page news all around the world
May 25, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Bloody hell, why is this not front page news all around the world
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GB News : "Brexit is a good thing?"
Brexit Fisherman : "It's been a disaster"
"But exports?"
"Red tape is 100 fold, our main market is the EU"
"But EU fisherman?"
"They didn't come here"
"But charge more?"
"They can buy in the EU"
"How would you vote?"
"I'd vote for Remain in a heart beat"
Brexit Fisherman : "It's been a disaster"
"But exports?"
"Red tape is 100 fold, our main market is the EU"
"But EU fisherman?"
"They didn't come here"
"But charge more?"
"They can buy in the EU"
"How would you vote?"
"I'd vote for Remain in a heart beat"
"Brexit five years on - It has been a disaster" GB News interview with fisherman Andy Dixon
YouTube video by Russell England
www.youtube.com
February 13, 2025 at 10:34 AM
GB News : "Brexit is a good thing?"
Brexit Fisherman : "It's been a disaster"
"But exports?"
"Red tape is 100 fold, our main market is the EU"
"But EU fisherman?"
"They didn't come here"
"But charge more?"
"They can buy in the EU"
"How would you vote?"
"I'd vote for Remain in a heart beat"
Brexit Fisherman : "It's been a disaster"
"But exports?"
"Red tape is 100 fold, our main market is the EU"
"But EU fisherman?"
"They didn't come here"
"But charge more?"
"They can buy in the EU"
"How would you vote?"
"I'd vote for Remain in a heart beat"
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Someone has finally been held accountable for the war in Gaza, and it's Gary Lineker www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Match of the Day host Gary Lineker expected to leave the BBC
It comes after he faced criticism for sharing a social media post about Zionism.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 19, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Someone has finally been held accountable for the war in Gaza, and it's Gary Lineker www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I'm not anti-change but I am really struggling with @theguardian.com UI changes, the highlights component at the top makes no sense in the information hierarchy and the multiple rows of two column stories make it hard to scan read. Would love to see their analytics and if engagement is impacted.
May 16, 2025 at 8:14 AM
I'm not anti-change but I am really struggling with @theguardian.com UI changes, the highlights component at the top makes no sense in the information hierarchy and the multiple rows of two column stories make it hard to scan read. Would love to see their analytics and if engagement is impacted.
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NEW with @simonkuper.bsky.social:
The prevailing narrative around increased injuries and player workload in elite football is wrong.
Players don’t play any more football than in the past. What has changed is a sharp rise in intensity of play.
Not more minutes, but each minute exerts more load.
The prevailing narrative around increased injuries and player workload in elite football is wrong.
Players don’t play any more football than in the past. What has changed is a sharp rise in intensity of play.
Not more minutes, but each minute exerts more load.
May 15, 2025 at 12:26 PM
NEW with @simonkuper.bsky.social:
The prevailing narrative around increased injuries and player workload in elite football is wrong.
Players don’t play any more football than in the past. What has changed is a sharp rise in intensity of play.
Not more minutes, but each minute exerts more load.
The prevailing narrative around increased injuries and player workload in elite football is wrong.
Players don’t play any more football than in the past. What has changed is a sharp rise in intensity of play.
Not more minutes, but each minute exerts more load.
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Labour's base-punching strategy reminds of the Seinfeld episode where George is so obsessed with making Jerry's girlfriend like him (she clearly hates him) that he neglects his own girlfriend (who does like him) and she leaves him
May 2, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Labour's base-punching strategy reminds of the Seinfeld episode where George is so obsessed with making Jerry's girlfriend like him (she clearly hates him) that he neglects his own girlfriend (who does like him) and she leaves him
Disappointed it has ended like this for Marti at #qpr but I was also under no illusion that the likelihood of him being here beyond this season was low, either because he would be wanted by others or because he had failed in 2nd season. Ideal scenario is this is sorted quickly with min collateral
April 29, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Disappointed it has ended like this for Marti at #qpr but I was also under no illusion that the likelihood of him being here beyond this season was low, either because he would be wanted by others or because he had failed in 2nd season. Ideal scenario is this is sorted quickly with min collateral
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Astronomers claim strongest evidence yet of extraterrestrial life
https://www.ft.com/content/01423933-0ce3-4c07-a66c-06f383201ade
https://www.ft.com/content/01423933-0ce3-4c07-a66c-06f383201ade
Astronomers claim strongest evidence yet of extraterrestrial life
Distant planet is covered with an ocean that may be teeming with microbial activity
www.ft.com
April 16, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Astronomers claim strongest evidence yet of extraterrestrial life
https://www.ft.com/content/01423933-0ce3-4c07-a66c-06f383201ade
https://www.ft.com/content/01423933-0ce3-4c07-a66c-06f383201ade