Michael Virks
@michaelvirks.bsky.social
The most British German you'll ever meet 😎 🇪🇺🇬🇧🇺🇦
A decidedly non-eclectic mix of wargaming, politics, Ukraine and memes.
BT once addressed me as "Dr Volts" so that is now my secret Cold-War Supervillain identity.
Rhubarb is not food and you know it 🥬👊
A decidedly non-eclectic mix of wargaming, politics, Ukraine and memes.
BT once addressed me as "Dr Volts" so that is now my secret Cold-War Supervillain identity.
Rhubarb is not food and you know it 🥬👊
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Now I want to know which CNN reporter or producer doesn't know the word "sycophant."
January 26, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Now I want to know which CNN reporter or producer doesn't know the word "sycophant."
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There is video on Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/Minneapoli...
From the Minneapolis community on Reddit: Another ICE murder in front of Glam Doll Donuts
Explore this post and more from the Minneapolis community
www.reddit.com
January 24, 2026 at 3:41 PM
There is video on Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/Minneapoli...
Doordash in Glorantha is DeliverBroo
January 21, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Doordash in Glorantha is DeliverBroo
I feel *incredibly* seen right now
January 20, 2026 at 12:42 AM
I feel *incredibly* seen right now
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Poland has accused Russia of a major cyberattack targeting its energy infrastructure in late December, which nearly caused a nationwide blackout. Digital Affairs Minister Gawkowski called it the most serious attack in years, saying “digital tanks are already here”, no need for physical invasion.
January 14, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Poland has accused Russia of a major cyberattack targeting its energy infrastructure in late December, which nearly caused a nationwide blackout. Digital Affairs Minister Gawkowski called it the most serious attack in years, saying “digital tanks are already here”, no need for physical invasion.
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❗️A massive trend among Iranian women
January 10, 2026 at 3:55 PM
❗️A massive trend among Iranian women
This is your regular reminder that apparently the...
2026 Football World Cup
2028 Los Angeles Olympics
...are both still somehow happening?!
2026 Football World Cup
2028 Los Angeles Olympics
...are both still somehow happening?!
January 10, 2026 at 12:24 AM
This is your regular reminder that apparently the...
2026 Football World Cup
2028 Los Angeles Olympics
...are both still somehow happening?!
2026 Football World Cup
2028 Los Angeles Olympics
...are both still somehow happening?!
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Forensic analysis of objective video evidence. This is how you serve readers searching for clarity.
January 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Forensic analysis of objective video evidence. This is how you serve readers searching for clarity.
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FYI:
In 1916 the U.S. signed an agreement for control of St. Thomas, St. John & St. Croix, known as the “Danish West Indies,” in exchange for $25 million & a declaration that the U.S. would “not object to the Danish Govt extending their political & economic interests to the whole of Greenland.
In 1916 the U.S. signed an agreement for control of St. Thomas, St. John & St. Croix, known as the “Danish West Indies,” in exchange for $25 million & a declaration that the U.S. would “not object to the Danish Govt extending their political & economic interests to the whole of Greenland.
January 7, 2026 at 4:47 AM
FYI:
In 1916 the U.S. signed an agreement for control of St. Thomas, St. John & St. Croix, known as the “Danish West Indies,” in exchange for $25 million & a declaration that the U.S. would “not object to the Danish Govt extending their political & economic interests to the whole of Greenland.
In 1916 the U.S. signed an agreement for control of St. Thomas, St. John & St. Croix, known as the “Danish West Indies,” in exchange for $25 million & a declaration that the U.S. would “not object to the Danish Govt extending their political & economic interests to the whole of Greenland.
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Literally a publication for eight-year olds 40 years ago
January 4, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Literally a publication for eight-year olds 40 years ago
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What does it mean when your doctors keep insisting you redo the cognitive exam
January 2, 2026 at 2:58 PM
What does it mean when your doctors keep insisting you redo the cognitive exam
Weathering done and this Yom Kippur War era M50 Super Sherman is now DONE!
Thank you @tomjmegan.bsky.social for running yet another exciting Festive Tank Challenge
#festivetankchallenge
Thank you @tomjmegan.bsky.social for running yet another exciting Festive Tank Challenge
#festivetankchallenge
December 29, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Weathering done and this Yom Kippur War era M50 Super Sherman is now DONE!
Thank you @tomjmegan.bsky.social for running yet another exciting Festive Tank Challenge
#festivetankchallenge
Thank you @tomjmegan.bsky.social for running yet another exciting Festive Tank Challenge
#festivetankchallenge
Stipple wear done, reaming details (tools, chains etc) done. Track and rubber highlights done.
Weathering enamels and powders tomorrow and that'll be it!
#festivetankchallenge
Weathering enamels and powders tomorrow and that'll be it!
#festivetankchallenge
December 28, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Stipple wear done, reaming details (tools, chains etc) done. Track and rubber highlights done.
Weathering enamels and powders tomorrow and that'll be it!
#festivetankchallenge
Weathering enamels and powders tomorrow and that'll be it!
#festivetankchallenge
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So far, the only outlet that has an accurate Brigitte Bardot obit headline is @aljazeera.com:
December 28, 2025 at 11:15 AM
So far, the only outlet that has an accurate Brigitte Bardot obit headline is @aljazeera.com:
Decent bit of progress today: blacked out the rubber wheels tracks and metal details, and painted the jerry cans.
Stipple weathering tomorrow followed by the remaining details (wooden tool handles etc).
After that, just the main weathering effort left to do!
#festivetankchallenge
Stipple weathering tomorrow followed by the remaining details (wooden tool handles etc).
After that, just the main weathering effort left to do!
#festivetankchallenge
December 27, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Decent bit of progress today: blacked out the rubber wheels tracks and metal details, and painted the jerry cans.
Stipple weathering tomorrow followed by the remaining details (wooden tool handles etc).
After that, just the main weathering effort left to do!
#festivetankchallenge
Stipple weathering tomorrow followed by the remaining details (wooden tool handles etc).
After that, just the main weathering effort left to do!
#festivetankchallenge
Ran out of time a bit today.
Base colour highlights are done on mine, and transfers are on, though.
Break until the 28th now, when the tracks will be tackled.
#festivetankchallenge
Base colour highlights are done on mine, and transfers are on, though.
Break until the 28th now, when the tracks will be tackled.
#festivetankchallenge
December 23, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Ran out of time a bit today.
Base colour highlights are done on mine, and transfers are on, though.
Break until the 28th now, when the tracks will be tackled.
#festivetankchallenge
Base colour highlights are done on mine, and transfers are on, though.
Break until the 28th now, when the tracks will be tackled.
#festivetankchallenge
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bari weiss is like, wait, I want to hear the concentration camp’s side
December 23, 2025 at 1:44 AM
bari weiss is like, wait, I want to hear the concentration camp’s side
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The Gobbapalooza is all finished; ready to get up to all kinds of mischief and mushroom-addled shenanigans! Now to decide what lands on the painting desk next... 👀
#AgeofSigmar #GloomspiteGitz #Warhammer #Painting #Hobbying
#AgeofSigmar #GloomspiteGitz #Warhammer #Painting #Hobbying
December 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The Gobbapalooza is all finished; ready to get up to all kinds of mischief and mushroom-addled shenanigans! Now to decide what lands on the painting desk next... 👀
#AgeofSigmar #GloomspiteGitz #Warhammer #Painting #Hobbying
#AgeofSigmar #GloomspiteGitz #Warhammer #Painting #Hobbying
Primed, base-coated and hit with a generous wash.
Letting that dry overnight before bringing the base colour back out and sorting edge highlights.
Yom Kippur War Sand Grey 73 is mine, classic Six Day War IDF olive is my wife's
#festivetankchallenge
Letting that dry overnight before bringing the base colour back out and sorting edge highlights.
Yom Kippur War Sand Grey 73 is mine, classic Six Day War IDF olive is my wife's
#festivetankchallenge
December 22, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Primed, base-coated and hit with a generous wash.
Letting that dry overnight before bringing the base colour back out and sorting edge highlights.
Yom Kippur War Sand Grey 73 is mine, classic Six Day War IDF olive is my wife's
#festivetankchallenge
Letting that dry overnight before bringing the base colour back out and sorting edge highlights.
Yom Kippur War Sand Grey 73 is mine, classic Six Day War IDF olive is my wife's
#festivetankchallenge
Two 28mm / 1:56 scale M50 Super Shermans
Assembled the prints today, did a bit of sanding and gap filling.
Final sanding tomorrow morning, then priming and base-coating.
#festivetankchallenge
Assembled the prints today, did a bit of sanding and gap filling.
Final sanding tomorrow morning, then priming and base-coating.
#festivetankchallenge
December 21, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Two 28mm / 1:56 scale M50 Super Shermans
Assembled the prints today, did a bit of sanding and gap filling.
Final sanding tomorrow morning, then priming and base-coating.
#festivetankchallenge
Assembled the prints today, did a bit of sanding and gap filling.
Final sanding tomorrow morning, then priming and base-coating.
#festivetankchallenge
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one ping only, vasily
⚡️BREAKING: Ukraine just made naval warfare history.
Ukraine’s Security Service hit a Russian Kilo-class submarine in Novorossiysk using Sub Sea Baby underwater drones, leaving the sub critically damaged and effectively knocked out, the SBU reports.
Ukraine’s Security Service hit a Russian Kilo-class submarine in Novorossiysk using Sub Sea Baby underwater drones, leaving the sub critically damaged and effectively knocked out, the SBU reports.
December 15, 2025 at 3:23 PM
one ping only, vasily
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"Seven German journalism students tracked Russian-crewed freighters lurking off the Dutch and German coast—and connected them to drone swarms over military bases."
Well done by the students. How come the authorities didn't figure this out? Or did they just not tell us about it?
Well done by the students. How come the authorities didn't figure this out? Or did they just not tell us about it?
They Droned Back
Young journalists expose Russian-linked vessels circling off the Dutch and German coast
www.digitaldigging.org
December 12, 2025 at 5:54 AM
"Seven German journalism students tracked Russian-crewed freighters lurking off the Dutch and German coast—and connected them to drone swarms over military bases."
Well done by the students. How come the authorities didn't figure this out? Or did they just not tell us about it?
Well done by the students. How come the authorities didn't figure this out? Or did they just not tell us about it?
Guardian Consumer Champions vs Your Party is the crossover event I didn't expect 😂😂😂
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/d...
Your Party let me down with membership chaos
A reader found there seemed no way to cancel a subscription for Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana’s new party
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Guardian Consumer Champions vs Your Party is the crossover event I didn't expect 😂😂😂
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/d...
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None of us should put pressure on Zelenskyy when it comes to territorial concessions. We should all put pressure on Russia to stop its aggression. Appeasement never was a road to a just and lasting peace.
October 19, 2025 at 6:05 PM
None of us should put pressure on Zelenskyy when it comes to territorial concessions. We should all put pressure on Russia to stop its aggression. Appeasement never was a road to a just and lasting peace.