Andy Oakley
@dasoakster.bsky.social
Politics, philosophy, data, science, nature and art. Long suffering Tottenham Hotspur fan
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Andy Oakley
@dasoakster.bsky.social
· Sep 23
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #1,765,775!
Sir Thomas More: “What would you do? Cut a great road through the law to get after the Devil?”
Roper: “Yes, I'd cut down every law...”
“And when the last law was down, and the Devil turned 'round on you, where would you hide ...? Yes, I'd give the Devil benefit of law, for my own safety's sake!”
Roper: “Yes, I'd cut down every law...”
“And when the last law was down, and the Devil turned 'round on you, where would you hide ...? Yes, I'd give the Devil benefit of law, for my own safety's sake!”
March 19, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Sir Thomas More: “What would you do? Cut a great road through the law to get after the Devil?”
Roper: “Yes, I'd cut down every law...”
“And when the last law was down, and the Devil turned 'round on you, where would you hide ...? Yes, I'd give the Devil benefit of law, for my own safety's sake!”
Roper: “Yes, I'd cut down every law...”
“And when the last law was down, and the Devil turned 'round on you, where would you hide ...? Yes, I'd give the Devil benefit of law, for my own safety's sake!”
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I give you the double act of @samfr.bsky.social and @explaintrade.com
March 12, 2025 at 9:38 AM
I give you the double act of @samfr.bsky.social and @explaintrade.com
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Hallmark missing a trick 💗⚓️🌹
February 14, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Hallmark missing a trick 💗⚓️🌹
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Some of you were kind enough to let me know the link I included in a previous post wasn't working so here's another one that hopefully does!
gofund.me/bb538391
gofund.me/bb538391
Donate to Help John Fight Incurable Head and Neck Cancer, organized by John Dabell
Welcome to my page and thank you for stopping by!
I have incurable hea… John Dabell needs your support for Help John Fight Incurable Head and Neck Cancer
gofund.me
February 8, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Some of you were kind enough to let me know the link I included in a previous post wasn't working so here's another one that hopefully does!
gofund.me/bb538391
gofund.me/bb538391
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The Papua New Guinea Courier is in rare form.
February 6, 2025 at 12:31 PM
The Papua New Guinea Courier is in rare form.
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Today we honour the anniversary of the birth of “Sir Bill”. I am delighted that the bust is now in its rightful place at the new stadium. COYS!
January 26, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Today we honour the anniversary of the birth of “Sir Bill”. I am delighted that the bust is now in its rightful place at the new stadium. COYS!
Oh god, Matterface....
January 12, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Oh god, Matterface....
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Morning all!
I've started a new Substack where I'll be publishing all the exciting world exclusive content that seems to land in my lap.
First up, this week's Letter From London in the Papua New Guinea Courier -
open.substack.com/pub/mrhenrym...
I've started a new Substack where I'll be publishing all the exciting world exclusive content that seems to land in my lap.
First up, this week's Letter From London in the Papua New Guinea Courier -
open.substack.com/pub/mrhenrym...
The Adrian Mole of Oligarchs
Found in the Papua New Guinea Courier, Jan 9 - 2025
open.substack.com
January 9, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Morning all!
I've started a new Substack where I'll be publishing all the exciting world exclusive content that seems to land in my lap.
First up, this week's Letter From London in the Papua New Guinea Courier -
open.substack.com/pub/mrhenrym...
I've started a new Substack where I'll be publishing all the exciting world exclusive content that seems to land in my lap.
First up, this week's Letter From London in the Papua New Guinea Courier -
open.substack.com/pub/mrhenrym...
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December 21, 2024 at 12:05 PM
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NEW: For those of you that missed it, here's that Kemi Badenoch Spectator article in full.
December 13, 2024 at 7:49 AM
NEW: For those of you that missed it, here's that Kemi Badenoch Spectator article in full.
Given the VdV injury news it's vital we stick together through this difficult patch. The players will be under so much physical and mental pressure and results will probably be tough. Let's give them the support they need
December 11, 2024 at 6:42 PM
Given the VdV injury news it's vital we stick together through this difficult patch. The players will be under so much physical and mental pressure and results will probably be tough. Let's give them the support they need
Excellent thread
1/14: I wanted to look into media perceptions of Labour, simply as it felt like every time I logged on I was met with a 'bloody Labour' style headline. So this is a broad sweep of my news feed across an 18-hour period, focusing on anti-Labour, anti-Left...
December 11, 2024 at 4:19 PM
Excellent thread
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1/14: I wanted to look into media perceptions of Labour, simply as it felt like every time I logged on I was met with a 'bloody Labour' style headline. So this is a broad sweep of my news feed across an 18-hour period, focusing on anti-Labour, anti-Left...
December 11, 2024 at 3:33 PM
1/14: I wanted to look into media perceptions of Labour, simply as it felt like every time I logged on I was met with a 'bloody Labour' style headline. So this is a broad sweep of my news feed across an 18-hour period, focusing on anti-Labour, anti-Left...
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A huge thank you to those who have contributed to my GoFundMe page, your generosity is massively appreciated. I am now at 15% of my target and hope to climb higher so if you are able to help or share with your movers and shakers that would be great!
gofund.me/b306eb69
gofund.me/b306eb69
Donate to Help John Fight Incurable Head and Neck Cancer, organized by John Dabell
Welcome to my page and thank you for stopping by!
I have incurable hea… John Dabell needs your support for Help John Fight Incurable Head and Neck Cancer
gofund.me
December 9, 2024 at 9:41 AM
A huge thank you to those who have contributed to my GoFundMe page, your generosity is massively appreciated. I am now at 15% of my target and hope to climb higher so if you are able to help or share with your movers and shakers that would be great!
gofund.me/b306eb69
gofund.me/b306eb69
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Goal - Solanke, 1-0
December 8, 2024 at 4:35 PM
Goal - Solanke, 1-0
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How are you this morning?
December 2, 2024 at 9:10 AM
How are you this morning?
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THIS DAY in 1916, Andrée de Jongh was born.
Let me tell you about this amazing woman.
In WWII, aged just 21, codenamed Dédée and Postman, she created the famous Comet Evasion Line to get Allied soldiers and airmen back to England.
Let me tell you about this amazing woman.
In WWII, aged just 21, codenamed Dédée and Postman, she created the famous Comet Evasion Line to get Allied soldiers and airmen back to England.
November 30, 2024 at 7:44 PM
THIS DAY in 1916, Andrée de Jongh was born.
Let me tell you about this amazing woman.
In WWII, aged just 21, codenamed Dédée and Postman, she created the famous Comet Evasion Line to get Allied soldiers and airmen back to England.
Let me tell you about this amazing woman.
In WWII, aged just 21, codenamed Dédée and Postman, she created the famous Comet Evasion Line to get Allied soldiers and airmen back to England.
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Who's behind door number one of the @coldwarsteve.bsky.social advent calendar?... youtu.be/Pys_ubXRoxA
Who's behind door number one of the 2024 Cold War Steve advent calendar?...
YouTube video by MrJoeGooch
youtu.be
December 1, 2024 at 10:17 AM
Who's behind door number one of the @coldwarsteve.bsky.social advent calendar?... youtu.be/Pys_ubXRoxA
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Follow @mrjoegooch.bsky.social for a daily advent window reveal!
Who's behind door number one of the @coldwarsteve.bsky.social advent calendar?... youtu.be/Pys_ubXRoxA
Who's behind door number one of the 2024 Cold War Steve advent calendar?...
YouTube video by MrJoeGooch
youtu.be
December 1, 2024 at 11:32 AM
Follow @mrjoegooch.bsky.social for a daily advent window reveal!
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The Medieval Masterpiece, the Book of Kells, Is Now Digitized and Available Online www.openculture.com/2024/09/the-...
November 30, 2024 at 12:36 PM
The Medieval Masterpiece, the Book of Kells, Is Now Digitized and Available Online www.openculture.com/2024/09/the-...
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We don’t need better tools. We need to know how to use what we have.
open.substack.com/pub/joereis/...
open.substack.com/pub/joereis/...
One of the Biggest Challenges in the Data Industry - The Knowledge and Skills Gap
Joe's Nerdy Rants #57 - Why the knowledge and skills gap is sliding us backward, plus weekend reads and other stuff
open.substack.com
November 30, 2024 at 5:03 AM
We don’t need better tools. We need to know how to use what we have.
open.substack.com/pub/joereis/...
open.substack.com/pub/joereis/...
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