Francis Murgatroyd
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Cardiologist in London. Proud European and dedicated foodie. Love modern jazz (nice…) soul, most classical. Oh, and fixing heart rhythms
Carrefour, but which?
August 8, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Carrefour, but which?
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This is an article I've shared previously.
But it explains so well the brilliance of the Bell and Hockridge translations.
The translations are *chef's kiss*
But it explains so well the brilliance of the Bell and Hockridge translations.
The translations are *chef's kiss*
the most amazing thing I've ever seen was an essay on how Anthea Bell and Derek Hockridge translated Asterix. the minds on those people.
auntymuriel.com/2012/12/23/a...
auntymuriel.com/2012/12/23/a...
Asterix in translation: the genius of Anthea Bell and Derek Hockridge
As promised in a previous blog entry, what follows is a discussion of the translation of some of my favourite Asterix gags. The translators’ modus operandi was to include as many jokes in the Engli…
auntymuriel.com
June 10, 2025 at 9:49 AM
This is an article I've shared previously.
But it explains so well the brilliance of the Bell and Hockridge translations.
The translations are *chef's kiss*
But it explains so well the brilliance of the Bell and Hockridge translations.
The translations are *chef's kiss*
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An X USER, to Grok: “Why are you launching into conversations about white genocide, unprompted?” 🤡
May 14, 2025 at 11:18 PM
An X USER, to Grok: “Why are you launching into conversations about white genocide, unprompted?” 🤡
Ooh gotta try that!
May 1, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Ooh gotta try that!
Don’t get me wrong - I love offal. It was meant as a lighthearted reply - you have to admit the “look” isn’t great. And BTW I’ve had great meals in the US and dreadful ones in Europe. Bon appetit!
May 1, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Don’t get me wrong - I love offal. It was meant as a lighthearted reply - you have to admit the “look” isn’t great. And BTW I’ve had great meals in the US and dreadful ones in Europe. Bon appetit!
“Uniformly” is an overstatement, but…..
May 1, 2025 at 1:29 PM
“Uniformly” is an overstatement, but…..
I suspect that as it’s French it may not be awful. But dear god have you tried tinned whole turkey?
April 22, 2025 at 12:10 PM
I suspect that as it’s French it may not be awful. But dear god have you tried tinned whole turkey?
Spot on, Jay. Da Mario is also great for people-watching, from the Asian students to trout-pouting Sophia Loren wannabes to bonkers S Ken locals with puppies in Ralph Lauren gilets in a pram. The staff, of course, don’t bat an eyelid.
April 18, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Spot on, Jay. Da Mario is also great for people-watching, from the Asian students to trout-pouting Sophia Loren wannabes to bonkers S Ken locals with puppies in Ralph Lauren gilets in a pram. The staff, of course, don’t bat an eyelid.
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The two places Trump wants - Greenland and Canada - share a land border. They fought the so-called Whisky War over it for almost half a century, and it was basically adorable.
![In 1984, Canadian soldiers visited the island and planted a Canadian flag, also leaving a bottle of Canadian whisky.[10] The Danish Minister of Greenland Affairs came to the island himself later the same year with the Danish flag, a bottle of snaps, and a letter stating "Welcome to the Danish Island" (Velkommen til den danske ø).[11][12][13] The two countries proceeded to take turns planting their flags on the island and exchanging alcoholic beverages.[14] In 2005 a Canadian man and an unknown source on the Danish side also posted advertisements on Google to "promote their claims".[14][15][16]
The minor border dispute was often considered humorous between the two nations, with diplomats displaying good humour. Despite the serious official nature of the matter, the manner in which the conflict was prosecuted was light-hearted, demonstrated by the length of time taken to settle the dispute, if nothing else. The two nations are on friendly terms, and are also founding members of NATO.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:abgvvtq35ocdxplvcpi7yjce/bafkreig7t5xgy5njclpmuf6pb5qf2mnnfyotwc2totd2mnxj2ulm3vqate@jpeg)
March 28, 2025 at 7:38 AM
The two places Trump wants - Greenland and Canada - share a land border. They fought the so-called Whisky War over it for almost half a century, and it was basically adorable.
Love it , but took me an embarrassing time to get this one.
(“would’ya Adam ‘n’ Eve it!” Sorry.
(“would’ya Adam ‘n’ Eve it!” Sorry.
Sistine Chapel (concept sketch).
This week's simply MUST HAVE cartoon. Don't worry, I can draw one just for you.
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This week's simply MUST HAVE cartoon. Don't worry, I can draw one just for you.
www.worldofmoose.com/collections/...
March 27, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Love it , but took me an embarrassing time to get this one.
(“would’ya Adam ‘n’ Eve it!” Sorry.
(“would’ya Adam ‘n’ Eve it!” Sorry.
I’m seeing at least 2 new patients a week with this. Most are happy when they understand the mechanism, and eventually notice it less. Most.
It would also help if primary care practitioners could be explained the difference between a slow pulse and true bradycardia.
It would also help if primary care practitioners could be explained the difference between a slow pulse and true bradycardia.
March 20, 2025 at 6:11 AM
I’m seeing at least 2 new patients a week with this. Most are happy when they understand the mechanism, and eventually notice it less. Most.
It would also help if primary care practitioners could be explained the difference between a slow pulse and true bradycardia.
It would also help if primary care practitioners could be explained the difference between a slow pulse and true bradycardia.
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Our national shame knows no bounds under the Trumperate of Trump/Musk/Vance.
March 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Our national shame knows no bounds under the Trumperate of Trump/Musk/Vance.
Every word of this is true and music to my ears.
You’ll be a big loss to the Observer, and sorry you’ll be behind an expensive paywall. But good luck anyway!
You’ll be a big loss to the Observer, and sorry you’ll be behind an expensive paywall. But good luck anyway!
February 23, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Every word of this is true and music to my ears.
You’ll be a big loss to the Observer, and sorry you’ll be behind an expensive paywall. But good luck anyway!
You’ll be a big loss to the Observer, and sorry you’ll be behind an expensive paywall. But good luck anyway!
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One thing I'm sorry I deleted off twitter was a huge thread of fashion spreads of models pretending to be artists in totally practical outfits
November 26, 2024 at 3:37 PM
One thing I'm sorry I deleted off twitter was a huge thread of fashion spreads of models pretending to be artists in totally practical outfits
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This is absolutely chilling.
He truly is a sociopath.
He truly is a sociopath.
January 23, 2025 at 6:36 PM
This is absolutely chilling.
He truly is a sociopath.
He truly is a sociopath.
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January 8, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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There are more than a million British people with Pakistani heritage in the UK.
For the Shadow Home Secretary to suggest they have an "alien" and "medieval" culture and to smear them by association with the crimes of a tiny minority, is the politics of the far-right gutter.
For the Shadow Home Secretary to suggest they have an "alien" and "medieval" culture and to smear them by association with the crimes of a tiny minority, is the politics of the far-right gutter.
January 5, 2025 at 10:19 AM
There are more than a million British people with Pakistani heritage in the UK.
For the Shadow Home Secretary to suggest they have an "alien" and "medieval" culture and to smear them by association with the crimes of a tiny minority, is the politics of the far-right gutter.
For the Shadow Home Secretary to suggest they have an "alien" and "medieval" culture and to smear them by association with the crimes of a tiny minority, is the politics of the far-right gutter.
In my early teens when I first listened to Horses, completely knocked out. I still feel exhausted every time I hear “Birdland”. Amazing …
….yeah apart from Redondo Beach, I agree
….yeah apart from Redondo Beach, I agree
December 3, 2024 at 12:08 PM
In my early teens when I first listened to Horses, completely knocked out. I still feel exhausted every time I hear “Birdland”. Amazing …
….yeah apart from Redondo Beach, I agree
….yeah apart from Redondo Beach, I agree
This is so important. It may be a simplistic view but it all started with repeal of the Fairness Doctrine in 1987 under Reagan. The idea was that instead of major broadcasters having to represent differing views, it was acceptable to have different one-sides broadcasters. Big mistake.
November 28, 2024 at 4:00 PM
This is so important. It may be a simplistic view but it all started with repeal of the Fairness Doctrine in 1987 under Reagan. The idea was that instead of major broadcasters having to represent differing views, it was acceptable to have different one-sides broadcasters. Big mistake.
Actually I think the quantum physicist nails this one
November 28, 2024 at 8:58 AM
Actually I think the quantum physicist nails this one
Hi Rachel. Sorry - you may not know but Rachel Roddy (👌food writer in Rome with column in The Guardian great for authentic Italian cooking) has joined Bluesky. Her tag on X is @racheleats! So I suspect a fair number of fans will find you in error. Umm like me. Just trying to avoid confusion
November 27, 2024 at 3:12 PM
Hi Rachel. Sorry - you may not know but Rachel Roddy (👌food writer in Rome with column in The Guardian great for authentic Italian cooking) has joined Bluesky. Her tag on X is @racheleats! So I suspect a fair number of fans will find you in error. Umm like me. Just trying to avoid confusion
@racheleats.bsky.social Hi if this is the genuine Rachel Roddy (and I guess it is) perhaps post here to point newbies like me to your “real account: @rachelaliceroddy.bsky.social ?
November 27, 2024 at 2:14 PM
@racheleats.bsky.social Hi if this is the genuine Rachel Roddy (and I guess it is) perhaps post here to point newbies like me to your “real account: @rachelaliceroddy.bsky.social ?
November 27, 2024 at 2:11 PM