cleminan
@cleminan.uk
My little corner of the 'sky.
No one of importance posting nothing of consequence.
No one of importance posting nothing of consequence.
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cleminan
@cleminan.uk
· Jan 11
Two things:
1. AI is NOT a search engine.
2. BlueSky is public by design, everything is accessible, it has been this way since it was launched.
With a bit of searching you can find the hosepipe broadcasting everything for fediverse peers to connect with.
1. AI is NOT a search engine.
2. BlueSky is public by design, everything is accessible, it has been this way since it was launched.
With a bit of searching you can find the hosepipe broadcasting everything for fediverse peers to connect with.
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This is Carl. He was just woken up from a nap. Hopes for your sake the house is on fire. 12/10 (IG: grumpus.steve.carl)
November 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM
This is Carl. He was just woken up from a nap. Hopes for your sake the house is on fire. 12/10 (IG: grumpus.steve.carl)
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Defend the BBC before it’s gone – an open letter
The BBC isn’t perfect – but it’s ours. If we don’t defend it now, we may lose a cornerstone of British democracy
By Dr Russell Jackson
@docrussjackson.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social
The BBC isn’t perfect – but it’s ours. If we don’t defend it now, we may lose a cornerstone of British democracy
By Dr Russell Jackson
@docrussjackson.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social
Defend the BBC before it’s gone – an open letter
The BBC isn’t perfect – but it’s ours. If we don’t defend it now, we may lose a cornerstone of British democracy
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Defend the BBC before it’s gone – an open letter
The BBC isn’t perfect – but it’s ours. If we don’t defend it now, we may lose a cornerstone of British democracy
By Dr Russell Jackson
@docrussjackson.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social
The BBC isn’t perfect – but it’s ours. If we don’t defend it now, we may lose a cornerstone of British democracy
By Dr Russell Jackson
@docrussjackson.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social
the tiny-handed tangerine tyrant with a rumoured taste for troubling teens seems to have shopped around in the bargain bin for his legal counsel.
though his penchant for salaciousness may be related to the time he spent with his pal jeff.
though his penchant for salaciousness may be related to the time he spent with his pal jeff.
November 11, 2025 at 10:34 PM
the tiny-handed tangerine tyrant with a rumoured taste for troubling teens seems to have shopped around in the bargain bin for his legal counsel.
though his penchant for salaciousness may be related to the time he spent with his pal jeff.
though his penchant for salaciousness may be related to the time he spent with his pal jeff.
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SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
November 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
it may have taken slightly more than 20 years to track down one of @maryannehobbs.bsky.social Breezeblock tracks, but i've finally got my hands on the awesome Real Time by Eddy Woo.
Discogs will bankrupt me.
Discogs will bankrupt me.
November 8, 2025 at 5:38 PM
it may have taken slightly more than 20 years to track down one of @maryannehobbs.bsky.social Breezeblock tracks, but i've finally got my hands on the awesome Real Time by Eddy Woo.
Discogs will bankrupt me.
Discogs will bankrupt me.
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Trump Writes Netanyahu Strongly Worded Check
November 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Trump Writes Netanyahu Strongly Worded Check
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Chatbots — LLMs — do not know facts and are not designed to be able to accurately answer factual questions. They are designed to find and mimic patterns of words, probabilistically. When they’re “right” it’s because correct things are often written down, so those patterns are frequent. That’s all.
June 19, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Chatbots — LLMs — do not know facts and are not designed to be able to accurately answer factual questions. They are designed to find and mimic patterns of words, probabilistically. When they’re “right” it’s because correct things are often written down, so those patterns are frequent. That’s all.
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A very offline cousin sent this to fam group chat. This story is breaking containment.
October 24, 2025 at 11:36 PM
A very offline cousin sent this to fam group chat. This story is breaking containment.
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Did you know an old CD-R 25-pack container is the perfect size for a loaded bagel? Dishwasher safe, too.
March 3, 2024 at 9:12 PM
Did you know an old CD-R 25-pack container is the perfect size for a loaded bagel? Dishwasher safe, too.
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The #NoKings marches are scaring the hell out of Trump and his fellow fascists.
But history tells us exactly what MUST come next to destroy his vile regime.
But history tells us exactly what MUST come next to destroy his vile regime.
October 18, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The #NoKings marches are scaring the hell out of Trump and his fellow fascists.
But history tells us exactly what MUST come next to destroy his vile regime.
But history tells us exactly what MUST come next to destroy his vile regime.
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Just when you think Trump's TIME cover picture can't get any funnier, it just did! 🤣
#ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice
#ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice
October 17, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Just when you think Trump's TIME cover picture can't get any funnier, it just did! 🤣
#ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice
#ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice
Oh, to be wild like the roses
Oh, to be red with delight
My blood is red out of fury
The wind doesn’t blow this far right
Some terrors are born out of nature
Some terrors are born overnight
Some terrors are born out of leaders
With their eye on a different prize
Lisa O'Neill
Oh, to be red with delight
My blood is red out of fury
The wind doesn’t blow this far right
Some terrors are born out of nature
Some terrors are born overnight
Some terrors are born out of leaders
With their eye on a different prize
Lisa O'Neill
Lisa O'Neill - The Wind Doesn't Blow This Far Right
YouTube video by Lisa O'Neill
m.youtube.com
October 16, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Oh, to be wild like the roses
Oh, to be red with delight
My blood is red out of fury
The wind doesn’t blow this far right
Some terrors are born out of nature
Some terrors are born overnight
Some terrors are born out of leaders
With their eye on a different prize
Lisa O'Neill
Oh, to be red with delight
My blood is red out of fury
The wind doesn’t blow this far right
Some terrors are born out of nature
Some terrors are born overnight
Some terrors are born out of leaders
With their eye on a different prize
Lisa O'Neill
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There's still time to apply for our Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowships. This scheme offers a first step into an independent research career for outstanding early career scientists who require flexible working circumstances.
#RSGrants
https://bit.ly/4h1hzf3
#RSGrants
https://bit.ly/4h1hzf3
October 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
There's still time to apply for our Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowships. This scheme offers a first step into an independent research career for outstanding early career scientists who require flexible working circumstances.
#RSGrants
https://bit.ly/4h1hzf3
#RSGrants
https://bit.ly/4h1hzf3
i know the #SteveAoki publicity machine is involved in streaming payola, but how much did #PinkPanthress people pay to do this?
i'm not as averse to PP's stuff as i am to SA. the former is dull but passable, whereas the latter is formulaic crud - AI could easily replace him with little impact.
i'm not as averse to PP's stuff as i am to SA. the former is dull but passable, whereas the latter is formulaic crud - AI could easily replace him with little impact.
October 10, 2025 at 10:18 AM
i know the #SteveAoki publicity machine is involved in streaming payola, but how much did #PinkPanthress people pay to do this?
i'm not as averse to PP's stuff as i am to SA. the former is dull but passable, whereas the latter is formulaic crud - AI could easily replace him with little impact.
i'm not as averse to PP's stuff as i am to SA. the former is dull but passable, whereas the latter is formulaic crud - AI could easily replace him with little impact.
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Some things I've learned in my first few weeks:
1) There is a grey market candy swapping racket between janitors, TSA agents, CSRs, and everyone else who has to stand someplace all day at the airport.
Hi-chews, sour candies, and gummy anything are in highest demand.
1) There is a grey market candy swapping racket between janitors, TSA agents, CSRs, and everyone else who has to stand someplace all day at the airport.
Hi-chews, sour candies, and gummy anything are in highest demand.
October 7, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Some things I've learned in my first few weeks:
1) There is a grey market candy swapping racket between janitors, TSA agents, CSRs, and everyone else who has to stand someplace all day at the airport.
Hi-chews, sour candies, and gummy anything are in highest demand.
1) There is a grey market candy swapping racket between janitors, TSA agents, CSRs, and everyone else who has to stand someplace all day at the airport.
Hi-chews, sour candies, and gummy anything are in highest demand.
this sums up silicon valley & the wider business environment's contempt for their customers perfectly.
Excited to introduce Vibes from Meta. Eat your slop, piggies!
September 30, 2025 at 7:24 PM
this sums up silicon valley & the wider business environment's contempt for their customers perfectly.
i wonder which trained solicitor, barrister or judge would come out & say killing civilians with no legal process, outside of the perpetrators' national borders is a legal act?
September 30, 2025 at 12:43 PM
i wonder which trained solicitor, barrister or judge would come out & say killing civilians with no legal process, outside of the perpetrators' national borders is a legal act?
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Dear USA
Deploying troops against civilians will not go well.
Yours
Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Deploying troops against civilians will not go well.
Yours
Great Britain and Northern Ireland
June 9, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Dear USA
Deploying troops against civilians will not go well.
Yours
Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Deploying troops against civilians will not go well.
Yours
Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Well don't I feel stupid
September 26, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Well don't I feel stupid