Tom ⬛️
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Fantastic. Great move. Well done Angus.
Now .. about that $80m ...
Now .. about that $80m ...
February 12, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Fantastic. Great move. Well done Angus.
Now .. about that $80m ...
Now .. about that $80m ...
"The Trump administration has delivered a deadly blow to our planet."
Just like King Cnut.
Just like King Cnut.
February 12, 2026 at 10:09 PM
"The Trump administration has delivered a deadly blow to our planet."
Just like King Cnut.
Just like King Cnut.
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Council Tax has become increasingly regressive.
It now takes nearly 5% of income from the poorest families but barely 1% from the richest. For many, it's become a grinding monthly obligation to rival the Poll Tax.
It now takes nearly 5% of income from the poorest families but barely 1% from the richest. For many, it's become a grinding monthly obligation to rival the Poll Tax.
February 11, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Council Tax has become increasingly regressive.
It now takes nearly 5% of income from the poorest families but barely 1% from the richest. For many, it's become a grinding monthly obligation to rival the Poll Tax.
It now takes nearly 5% of income from the poorest families but barely 1% from the richest. For many, it's become a grinding monthly obligation to rival the Poll Tax.
It’s always the Monoco immigrants with Italian partners that you least expect.
February 11, 2026 at 8:53 PM
It’s always the Monoco immigrants with Italian partners that you least expect.
Dunno why this movie is free on Ewe Tube, but bloody hell, what a corker! Friedkin at his best.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d71g...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d71g...
The Sorcerer. 1977 — Full film. A couple of scenes from this film appear in paintings by Bob Dylan
YouTube video by nightly moth
www.youtube.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Dunno why this movie is free on Ewe Tube, but bloody hell, what a corker! Friedkin at his best.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d71g...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d71g...
We have a new neighbour ... a monitor lizard (I think) ...
February 11, 2026 at 4:09 AM
We have a new neighbour ... a monitor lizard (I think) ...
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After 18 months in power, Starmer has turned his back on the mandate pledges that granted him office, while his broken promises stack up.
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Polanksi delivers single-word take down of Starmer’s broken mandate
After 18 months in power, Starmer has turned his back on the mandate pledges that granted him office, as his broken promises stack up
www.thecanary.co
February 10, 2026 at 6:06 PM
After 18 months in power, Starmer has turned his back on the mandate pledges that granted him office, while his broken promises stack up.
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
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Sadly amusing that it took Haaretz to pick up on this line by Albanese
February 10, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Sadly amusing that it took Haaretz to pick up on this line by Albanese
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The #CPI2025 shows a clear gap between democracies & authoritarian regimes. Full democracies score 71 out of 100 on average, while authoritarian states score just 32. This underlines the importance of independent institutions.
➡️ Full analysis here: anticorru.pt/3gD
➡️ Full analysis here: anticorru.pt/3gD
February 10, 2026 at 9:39 AM
The #CPI2025 shows a clear gap between democracies & authoritarian regimes. Full democracies score 71 out of 100 on average, while authoritarian states score just 32. This underlines the importance of independent institutions.
➡️ Full analysis here: anticorru.pt/3gD
➡️ Full analysis here: anticorru.pt/3gD
45-50% of Americans own passports. Historically, 35-45% vote in the midterms.
www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11...
February 10, 2026 at 10:01 AM
45-50% of Americans own passports. Historically, 35-45% vote in the midterms.
www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11...
Looks absolutely barking mad. Like something out of the middle ages.
February 10, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Looks absolutely barking mad. Like something out of the middle ages.
So far ahead of its time ... 🤣
February 9, 2026 at 10:23 PM
So far ahead of its time ... 🤣
Who knew that someone who said “it is an entire nation out there that is responsible” could create social divisions?
Albo, in a field of incompetent leaders, you really are doing your best to fall to their level.
www.amnesty.org.au/act-now/aust...
Albo, in a field of incompetent leaders, you really are doing your best to fall to their level.
www.amnesty.org.au/act-now/aust...
Australia must investigate President Herzog for genocide
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is due to arrive in Australia on February 8, following an official invitation from the Australian Government. With this
www.amnesty.org.au
February 9, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Who knew that someone who said “it is an entire nation out there that is responsible” could create social divisions?
Albo, in a field of incompetent leaders, you really are doing your best to fall to their level.
www.amnesty.org.au/act-now/aust...
Albo, in a field of incompetent leaders, you really are doing your best to fall to their level.
www.amnesty.org.au/act-now/aust...
I'm not sure about this curve, to be honest with you. I reckon the more you learn about something, the more you realise how little you know.
February 9, 2026 at 8:57 AM
I'm not sure about this curve, to be honest with you. I reckon the more you learn about something, the more you realise how little you know.
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The Daily Telegraph currently owned by a private equity vehicle RedBird IMI - based in the UAE and led by Italian American Gerry Cardinale and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Patriotic news. For patriotic people. Who don't want to pay taxes.
Patriotic news. For patriotic people. Who don't want to pay taxes.
February 8, 2026 at 9:34 AM
The Daily Telegraph currently owned by a private equity vehicle RedBird IMI - based in the UAE and led by Italian American Gerry Cardinale and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Patriotic news. For patriotic people. Who don't want to pay taxes.
Patriotic news. For patriotic people. Who don't want to pay taxes.
Invasion threat = “takeover”?
February 7, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Invasion threat = “takeover”?
And let’s not forget that with the cut to three, there’ll be fewer opportunities for those kids to play with the pros, so they too will look at a future outside Wales. It’s never been about the pathway, it’s about the money at the top end.
February 7, 2026 at 2:40 AM
And let’s not forget that with the cut to three, there’ll be fewer opportunities for those kids to play with the pros, so they too will look at a future outside Wales. It’s never been about the pathway, it’s about the money at the top end.
For the umpteenth time, Welsh rugby players' mental fragilities cost us another victory. Still, when you're being told your not good enough by your own governing body, that's going to take a toll.
February 6, 2026 at 9:42 PM
For the umpteenth time, Welsh rugby players' mental fragilities cost us another victory. Still, when you're being told your not good enough by your own governing body, that's going to take a toll.
Six Nations is always heavily influenced by who plays home and who plays away. After all, it is half a competition. And the draw certainly favours the French this season.
February 5, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Six Nations is always heavily influenced by who plays home and who plays away. After all, it is half a competition. And the draw certainly favours the French this season.
Ireland's bench had an impact in that period. Yes. But I saw them finishing stronger than Ireland. Every team has periods of attack and defence, but the difference in skill levels – and most importantly, pace – was marked.
February 5, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Ireland's bench had an impact in that period. Yes. But I saw them finishing stronger than Ireland. Every team has periods of attack and defence, but the difference in skill levels – and most importantly, pace – was marked.
France .... different gravy. Pace, handling, agility ... all seeking space. Ireland, cheap shots, 38 phases of big fellas running into each other.
Gimme more French rugby!
Gimme more French rugby!
February 5, 2026 at 9:58 PM
France .... different gravy. Pace, handling, agility ... all seeking space. Ireland, cheap shots, 38 phases of big fellas running into each other.
Gimme more French rugby!
Gimme more French rugby!
Less income from international games because they can't sell tickets.
Fewer investors in club rugby because the Union wants to control everything.
More international class players playing outside Wales, so reduced preparation times for coaches.
What could possibly go wrong?
Fewer investors in club rugby because the Union wants to control everything.
More international class players playing outside Wales, so reduced preparation times for coaches.
What could possibly go wrong?
February 5, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Less income from international games because they can't sell tickets.
Fewer investors in club rugby because the Union wants to control everything.
More international class players playing outside Wales, so reduced preparation times for coaches.
What could possibly go wrong?
Fewer investors in club rugby because the Union wants to control everything.
More international class players playing outside Wales, so reduced preparation times for coaches.
What could possibly go wrong?
WRU lose £4m in unsold tickets. They turn away potential Hollywood investors in the game in Wales. They alienate local councils.
Meanwhile, LNR Increase the salary cap to €11m.
The WRU remain master strategists.
4 => 3 => 2=> 1 => 0 #CountdownToExtinction
www.eurosport.fr/rugby/top-14...
Meanwhile, LNR Increase the salary cap to €11m.
The WRU remain master strategists.
4 => 3 => 2=> 1 => 0 #CountdownToExtinction
www.eurosport.fr/rugby/top-14...
www.eurosport.fr
February 5, 2026 at 9:58 AM
WRU lose £4m in unsold tickets. They turn away potential Hollywood investors in the game in Wales. They alienate local councils.
Meanwhile, LNR Increase the salary cap to €11m.
The WRU remain master strategists.
4 => 3 => 2=> 1 => 0 #CountdownToExtinction
www.eurosport.fr/rugby/top-14...
Meanwhile, LNR Increase the salary cap to €11m.
The WRU remain master strategists.
4 => 3 => 2=> 1 => 0 #CountdownToExtinction
www.eurosport.fr/rugby/top-14...
There's some interesting data here on the rate of public facilities [for visitors]. I wonder what the rate is in Fujiyoshida?
thegatewithbriancohen.com/public-toile...
thegatewithbriancohen.com/public-toile...
Public Toilets: Which Countries and Cities Have the Most — and Which Ones Have the Fewest?
With regard to public toilets: which countries and cities have the most — and which ones have the fewest? The answer...
thegatewithbriancohen.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:57 AM
There's some interesting data here on the rate of public facilities [for visitors]. I wonder what the rate is in Fujiyoshida?
thegatewithbriancohen.com/public-toile...
thegatewithbriancohen.com/public-toile...