Andy Trigg
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Thank you @mrblackfrancis.bsky.social for bringing the Pixies to Melbourne. We thoroughly enjoyed both nights.
November 20, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Thank you @mrblackfrancis.bsky.social for bringing the Pixies to Melbourne. We thoroughly enjoyed both nights.
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Python Software Foundation shows they have more principles than a huge number of much larger and more powerful institutions. Good stuff.
www.theregister.com/2025/10/27/p...
www.theregister.com/2025/10/27/p...
Python Foundation rejects $1.5M grant with no-DEI strings
: Foundation says it won't compromise policy of inclusivity even if that cash would've really helped
www.theregister.com
October 27, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Python Software Foundation shows they have more principles than a huge number of much larger and more powerful institutions. Good stuff.
www.theregister.com/2025/10/27/p...
www.theregister.com/2025/10/27/p...
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it's my first day at AWS and I'm in charge of the big cable labelled "Internet" :)
October 20, 2025 at 9:04 AM
it's my first day at AWS and I'm in charge of the big cable labelled "Internet" :)
Some new carving knives.
October 19, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Some new carving knives.
Praise-gasam (noun)
/ˈpreɪz-ɡæzəm/
Definition
A spontaneous outbreak of performative enthusiasm resulting from the recognition of an employee for competently executing the baseline requirements of their job description.
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/ˈpreɪz-ɡæzəm/
Definition
A spontaneous outbreak of performative enthusiasm resulting from the recognition of an employee for competently executing the baseline requirements of their job description.
www.andytrigg.com/the-hr-appro...
Praise-gasam (noun) | Andy Trigg
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October 16, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Praise-gasam (noun)
/ˈpreɪz-ɡæzəm/
Definition
A spontaneous outbreak of performative enthusiasm resulting from the recognition of an employee for competently executing the baseline requirements of their job description.
www.andytrigg.com/the-hr-appro...
/ˈpreɪz-ɡæzəm/
Definition
A spontaneous outbreak of performative enthusiasm resulting from the recognition of an employee for competently executing the baseline requirements of their job description.
www.andytrigg.com/the-hr-appro...
Fantastic moon tonight.
October 7, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Fantastic moon tonight.
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Happy 35th anniversary to The Secret of Monkey Island! 🏝️ 🐒 🎊
I first played it on Amiga 💾
And was hooked from the start 🥰 🎶
#SecretOfMonkeyIsland #MonkeyIsland #LucasfilmGames #AdventureGame #PointAndClick #RetroGaming #DOSGaming #Amiga #AtariST @grumpygamer.com
I first played it on Amiga 💾
And was hooked from the start 🥰 🎶
#SecretOfMonkeyIsland #MonkeyIsland #LucasfilmGames #AdventureGame #PointAndClick #RetroGaming #DOSGaming #Amiga #AtariST @grumpygamer.com
October 2, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Happy 35th anniversary to The Secret of Monkey Island! 🏝️ 🐒 🎊
I first played it on Amiga 💾
And was hooked from the start 🥰 🎶
#SecretOfMonkeyIsland #MonkeyIsland #LucasfilmGames #AdventureGame #PointAndClick #RetroGaming #DOSGaming #Amiga #AtariST @grumpygamer.com
I first played it on Amiga 💾
And was hooked from the start 🥰 🎶
#SecretOfMonkeyIsland #MonkeyIsland #LucasfilmGames #AdventureGame #PointAndClick #RetroGaming #DOSGaming #Amiga #AtariST @grumpygamer.com
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Trying to not crash out over the state of so many things in tech right now.
September 29, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Trying to not crash out over the state of so many things in tech right now.
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Thou shalt worry less about Tylenol causing autism and more about Donold causing fascism.
September 28, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Thou shalt worry less about Tylenol causing autism and more about Donold causing fascism.
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Watching tonight’s episode of foreign correspondent is truly heartbreaking.
Hamas, the isreali government and the IDF are just pure evil.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Hamas, the isreali government and the IDF are just pure evil.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Gaza's Children of War
Follow the latest news headlines from Australia's most trusted source. Read in-depth expert analysis and watch live coverage on ABC News.
www.abc.net.au
September 23, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Watching tonight’s episode of foreign correspondent is truly heartbreaking.
Hamas, the isreali government and the IDF are just pure evil.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Hamas, the isreali government and the IDF are just pure evil.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
My girl and I watching tonight’s match.
September 19, 2025 at 10:55 AM
My girl and I watching tonight’s match.
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"These people come here and don't have outbursts threatening random acts of violence" warned Katter chaser.com.au/national/kat...
August 28, 2025 at 9:18 AM
"These people come here and don't have outbursts threatening random acts of violence" warned Katter chaser.com.au/national/kat...
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Iran are such an easier bad guy for our media and government.
That the Israeli ambassador remains in Australia is a disgrace.
That the Israeli ambassador remains in Australia is a disgrace.
August 26, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Iran are such an easier bad guy for our media and government.
That the Israeli ambassador remains in Australia is a disgrace.
That the Israeli ambassador remains in Australia is a disgrace.
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Blowing up your small-town writers festival because your local university needs to crack down on free speech because there’s a genocide we can’t talk about is so utterly on-brand for Australian culture. Cowards and fools 3-deep at the canapés tray
August 15, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Blowing up your small-town writers festival because your local university needs to crack down on free speech because there’s a genocide we can’t talk about is so utterly on-brand for Australian culture. Cowards and fools 3-deep at the canapés tray
Wood working today. Something very rewarding producing this much wood shavings.
August 16, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Wood working today. Something very rewarding producing this much wood shavings.
This has to be the most Aussie location. Why did I wait so long to visit Uluru? Was a truly amazing experience. Amazing clear sky for my telescope too.
August 13, 2025 at 8:35 AM
This has to be the most Aussie location. Why did I wait so long to visit Uluru? Was a truly amazing experience. Amazing clear sky for my telescope too.
Alpha Centauri as seen from Uluru.
August 13, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Alpha Centauri as seen from Uluru.
Moon as seen from Uluru last week.
August 13, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Moon as seen from Uluru last week.
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‘Play by the rules’: Fortnite developer Epic Games wins Australian court battle against Apple and Google
‘Play by the rules’: Fortnite developer Epic Games wins Australian court battle against Apple and Google
Fortnite was kicked off Google and Apple app stores in 2020 after Epic Games offered its own in-app payment system
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The creator of Fortnite, Epic Games, has won a partial victory in the Australian federal court against Apple and Google over restrictions in app stores and failing to allow for competition for in-app payment options, but it could be a long time before any changes are made in Australia.
Fortnite was kicked off the Google and Apple app stores in 2020 after Epic Games offered its own in-app payment system that bypassed the one used by the platforms, and cut out the fees Apple and Google receive for in-app payments. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
August 12, 2025 at 9:28 AM
‘Play by the rules’: Fortnite developer Epic Games wins Australian court battle against Apple and Google
Scott Farquhar is looking a bit silly tonight on 7:30 report arguing access to copyright material by AI models.
I really hope we tighten things here to protect the copyright holders.
I really hope we tighten things here to protect the copyright holders.
August 12, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Scott Farquhar is looking a bit silly tonight on 7:30 report arguing access to copyright material by AI models.
I really hope we tighten things here to protect the copyright holders.
I really hope we tighten things here to protect the copyright holders.
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I have 45 signed copies of the DevOps Handbook to give away. DM me with a receipt for US$100 or more (any currency!) to any of the following charities supporting Palestinians dated today with your address.
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pcrf.net
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unrwa.org
pcrf.net
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Palestine Emergency Appeal
Help Save Lives in Palestine — Islamic Relief Is on the Ground Providing Life-Saving Aid. Support vulnerable families today
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August 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I have 45 signed copies of the DevOps Handbook to give away. DM me with a receipt for US$100 or more (any currency!) to any of the following charities supporting Palestinians dated today with your address.
projecthope.org
islamic-relief.org/appeals/pale...
unrwa.org
pcrf.net
palestinercs.org/en
projecthope.org
islamic-relief.org/appeals/pale...
unrwa.org
pcrf.net
palestinercs.org/en
Beautiful day visiting Kata Tjuṯa.
August 2, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Beautiful day visiting Kata Tjuṯa.