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I must admit I was genuinely shocked by the news of Braverman's defection to Reform. I assumed she'd done it ages ago!
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Suella Braverman accuses Tories of betrayal as she defects to Reform UK
The MP was unveiled as Reform's latest recruit by leader Nigel Farage at a rally, bringing the number of the party's sitting MPs to eight.
www.bbc.com
January 27, 2026 at 7:01 AM
I must admit I was genuinely shocked by the news of Braverman's defection to Reform. I assumed she'd done it ages ago!
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Here to say adieu/vaarwel to the Leuven :-(
January 26, 2026 at 4:33 AM
Here to say adieu/vaarwel to the Leuven :-(
I'm finding the Epic Rap Battles of History YouTube channel strangely compelling (Charlemagne vs Napoleon, Che Guevara vs Guy Fawkes, Bond vs Austin Powers etc)!
youtube.com/@erb
youtube.com/@erb
ERB
The Epic Rap Battles of History is a comedy series created by Nice Peter & epicLLOYD. In over 15 years we have created over 90 rap battles featuring both historical and fictional characters which have...
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January 24, 2026 at 8:08 AM
I'm finding the Epic Rap Battles of History YouTube channel strangely compelling (Charlemagne vs Napoleon, Che Guevara vs Guy Fawkes, Bond vs Austin Powers etc)!
youtube.com/@erb
youtube.com/@erb
That is going to be a long day...
January 24, 2026 at 4:44 AM
That is going to be a long day...
Lovecraftian VR survival horror game inspired by At The Mountains of Madness? What could possibly go wrong?
store.steampowered.com/app/3843700/...
store.steampowered.com/app/3843700/...
Save 10% on Dread Meridian on Steam
Dread Meridian is an original VR survival horror inspired by Lovecraft's "At the Mountains of Madness", set in Oglanbyen’s frozen wasteland. As Daniela, you search for your twin while facing...
store.steampowered.com
January 24, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Lovecraftian VR survival horror game inspired by At The Mountains of Madness? What could possibly go wrong?
store.steampowered.com/app/3843700/...
store.steampowered.com/app/3843700/...
At a small fan collector fair at Kai Tahi and @aeshna.bsky.social spotted a Zen fridge magnet on a stand so had to grab one! Then turned out they had the Information and Confirmed ones too.
Delight somewhat dented by woman on the stand saying her Dad would be delighted someone recognized Zen...
Delight somewhat dented by woman on the stand saying her Dad would be delighted someone recognized Zen...
January 24, 2026 at 12:12 AM
At a small fan collector fair at Kai Tahi and @aeshna.bsky.social spotted a Zen fridge magnet on a stand so had to grab one! Then turned out they had the Information and Confirmed ones too.
Delight somewhat dented by woman on the stand saying her Dad would be delighted someone recognized Zen...
Delight somewhat dented by woman on the stand saying her Dad would be delighted someone recognized Zen...
About to have some Jobbie for breakfast.
January 23, 2026 at 9:57 PM
About to have some Jobbie for breakfast.
Tonight's TV c/o TVNZ On Demand: one episode each of Blue Murder Motel - definite Brokenwood Mysteries vibes from this, and The Sentinels - kind of Captain France, set in World War 1. Will be exploring both further.
January 22, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Tonight's TV c/o TVNZ On Demand: one episode each of Blue Murder Motel - definite Brokenwood Mysteries vibes from this, and The Sentinels - kind of Captain France, set in World War 1. Will be exploring both further.
Belated thanks to David Moyes and Everton!
January 19, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Belated thanks to David Moyes and Everton!
Pains me to say this but today would be a good day for Manchester United to not suck.
January 17, 2026 at 6:51 AM
Pains me to say this but today would be a good day for Manchester United to not suck.
Judging from the photos and videos posted in the Whale and dolphin watch - Wellington Facebook group and in my Facebook feed, a pod of orcas decided today was a good day to flash the primates and mess with them!
January 17, 2026 at 5:44 AM
Judging from the photos and videos posted in the Whale and dolphin watch - Wellington Facebook group and in my Facebook feed, a pod of orcas decided today was a good day to flash the primates and mess with them!
Way overdue but I finally got round to signing up to the Jay And Miles X-plain The X-Men podcast. Website code below generated for Twitter but ****** if I'm posting on there!
Check out my membership card from patreon.com/xplainthexmen!
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January 16, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Way overdue but I finally got round to signing up to the Jay And Miles X-plain The X-Men podcast. Website code below generated for Twitter but ****** if I'm posting on there!
Check out my membership card from patreon.com/xplainthexmen!
Check out my membership card from patreon.com/xplainthexmen!
TIL NZ Post rules prohibit sending keys internationally. They showed me the section in the rule book but they couldn't tell me why. Any ideas?
January 14, 2026 at 11:59 PM
TIL NZ Post rules prohibit sending keys internationally. They showed me the section in the rule book but they couldn't tell me why. Any ideas?
Brilliant post in BBC coverage of Chelsea-Arsenal Carabao Cup semi-final:
Chelsea 0-2 Arsenal
'Sacked in the morning, you're getting sacked in the morning' sing Arsenal's travelling fans at Liam Rosenior.
At least I think it's Arsenal's fans.
Chelsea 0-2 Arsenal
'Sacked in the morning, you're getting sacked in the morning' sing Arsenal's travelling fans at Liam Rosenior.
At least I think it's Arsenal's fans.
January 14, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Brilliant post in BBC coverage of Chelsea-Arsenal Carabao Cup semi-final:
Chelsea 0-2 Arsenal
'Sacked in the morning, you're getting sacked in the morning' sing Arsenal's travelling fans at Liam Rosenior.
At least I think it's Arsenal's fans.
Chelsea 0-2 Arsenal
'Sacked in the morning, you're getting sacked in the morning' sing Arsenal's travelling fans at Liam Rosenior.
At least I think it's Arsenal's fans.
My personal problematic creator (Relationship Status: It's complicated). Been a long time since I read any of his books or cartoons but I still think The Dilbert Principle is one of the best management books I've ever read.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Controversial Dilbert cartoonist Scott Adams dies aged 68
His ex-wife announced his death on Tuesday during a live stream of his podcast.
www.bbc.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:37 AM
My personal problematic creator (Relationship Status: It's complicated). Been a long time since I read any of his books or cartoons but I still think The Dilbert Principle is one of the best management books I've ever read.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Sad news 2: EB Games closing all New Zealand stores. Been a long time since I bought actual games there but their other merchandise was often interesting.
www.ebgames.co.nz/eb-games-new...
www.ebgames.co.nz/eb-games-new...
EB Games New Zealand Closure FAQs - EB Games
EB Games New Zealand the ultimate place for video games. Shop thousands of amazing products online or in store now.
www.ebgames.co.nz
January 14, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Sad news 2: EB Games closing all New Zealand stores. Been a long time since I bought actual games there but their other merchandise was often interesting.
www.ebgames.co.nz/eb-games-new...
www.ebgames.co.nz/eb-games-new...
@brisbanein28.bsky.social Returned to office today to find my delayed Secret Santa gift on my desk (also included but not pictured: bottle of olive oil but label gives big clue as to identity). Person had clearly done some research!
January 12, 2026 at 10:45 AM
@brisbanein28.bsky.social Returned to office today to find my delayed Secret Santa gift on my desk (also included but not pictured: bottle of olive oil but label gives big clue as to identity). Person had clearly done some research!
Forgot to log out of YouTube on the TV at the apartment in KL. Seems someone used it search for "phillipine horror movies" and "thai horror movies with english subtitles"! Well, remotely logged out now but may have to try those searches now :-)
January 12, 2026 at 7:51 AM
Forgot to log out of YouTube on the TV at the apartment in KL. Seems someone used it search for "phillipine horror movies" and "thai horror movies with english subtitles"! Well, remotely logged out now but may have to try those searches now :-)
Spotted at KMart yesterday. Why is it assumed only kids would want a dinosaur beach towel?!
January 10, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Spotted at KMart yesterday. Why is it assumed only kids would want a dinosaur beach towel?!
Figured we'll already be knackered from jet lag anyway so been to Life Pharmacy in Johnsonville for our 26H1 COVD-19 jabs (10th (according to guy there).
Johnsonville Mall was never the biggest anyway but really is a stark contrast to the likes of Mid Valley or 1 Utama in KL!
Johnsonville Mall was never the biggest anyway but really is a stark contrast to the likes of Mid Valley or 1 Utama in KL!
January 9, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Figured we'll already be knackered from jet lag anyway so been to Life Pharmacy in Johnsonville for our 26H1 COVD-19 jabs (10th (according to guy there).
Johnsonville Mall was never the biggest anyway but really is a stark contrast to the likes of Mid Valley or 1 Utama in KL!
Johnsonville Mall was never the biggest anyway but really is a stark contrast to the likes of Mid Valley or 1 Utama in KL!
As we're still on leave and a little jet-lagged, @aeshna.bsky.social and I are at O'Malley's in Day's Bay for Arsenal vs Liverpool!
January 8, 2026 at 8:04 PM
As we're still on leave and a little jet-lagged, @aeshna.bsky.social and I are at O'Malley's in Day's Bay for Arsenal vs Liverpool!
At Kwong Wah Ais Kacang with mother and @aeshna.bsky.social for one last cendol before heading for the airport.
January 7, 2026 at 8:06 AM
At Kwong Wah Ais Kacang with mother and @aeshna.bsky.social for one last cendol before heading for the airport.
Hey, @jmswallow.bsky.social, if you're ever in KL, another place for you to visit!
January 7, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Hey, @jmswallow.bsky.social, if you're ever in KL, another place for you to visit!
So, can anyone recommend a solution for automated two-way syncing between an Android device and iOS/iCloud contacts and calendar?
January 6, 2026 at 11:11 AM
So, can anyone recommend a solution for automated two-way syncing between an Android device and iOS/iCloud contacts and calendar?