Rupert
@rupertthebear.bsky.social
Executive Producer, a man out of time
Quantum Mechanics. It's been around 100 years, with special events planned to mark its centenary. How well do most of us understand the science? Confess, I don't. quantum2025.org/about/
About IYQ
The mission of the International Year of Quantum Science & Technology (IYQ) is to help raise public awareness of the importance and impact of quantum science and applications on all aspects of life.
quantum2025.org
January 7, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Quantum Mechanics. It's been around 100 years, with special events planned to mark its centenary. How well do most of us understand the science? Confess, I don't. quantum2025.org/about/
After the King’s College choir have sung their last, the holidays can truly begin. Merry Christmas! Peace and Goodwill to you and your family.
December 24, 2024 at 3:59 PM
After the King’s College choir have sung their last, the holidays can truly begin. Merry Christmas! Peace and Goodwill to you and your family.
The definition of "news you can use" #maryland #crazyrules
BREAKING NEWS: Governor Wes Moore announces support for beer and wine sales in Maryland grocery stores.
“In every corner of the state from Western Maryland to the Eastern Shore, this is an issue that people are asking about.”
“In every corner of the state from Western Maryland to the Eastern Shore, this is an issue that people are asking about.”
December 11, 2024 at 3:32 PM
The definition of "news you can use" #maryland #crazyrules
Senator Grassley turns 92 next year
Sen. Grassley Tells FBI's Wray it's Time to 'Move On'
Sen. Grassley Tells FBI's Wray it's Time to 'Move On'
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, wrote to FBI Director Christopher Wray on Monday to express "no confidence" in his leadership of the bureau and said it's time to "move on" for the "good of the country."
dlvr.it
December 9, 2024 at 11:25 PM
Senator Grassley turns 92 next year
As befits 'His Majesty's Government', this is a fascinating look at recent correspondence with the Palace - one that still relies on language familiar to Sir Edmund Blackadder
During her brief time in Downing Street, Liz Truss made 18 submissions to the King. Thanks to the Freedom of Information Act, you can read them all on my blog. They provide a rare glimpse of the day-to-day relationship between No. 10 and Buckingham Palace.
Liz Truss’s submissions to the King released
On July 19, I made a Freedom of Information request to the Cabinet Office seeking every submission that Liz Truss sent to Buckingham Palace during her 49-day premiership. After a lengthy delay, the…
venerablepuzzle.wordpress.com
December 6, 2024 at 10:01 PM
As befits 'His Majesty's Government', this is a fascinating look at recent correspondence with the Palace - one that still relies on language familiar to Sir Edmund Blackadder
Comment voulez-vous gouverner un pays qui a deux cent quarante-six variétés de fromage? Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose www.economist.com/leaders/2024...
December 6, 2024 at 5:59 PM
Comment voulez-vous gouverner un pays qui a deux cent quarante-six variétés de fromage? Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose www.economist.com/leaders/2024...
Londoners are adjusting to new names: Liberty, Lioness, Mildmay, Suffragette, Weaver and Windrush. Here's a fantastic guide to some old ones:
I have published a new Substack article all about why London telephone exchange names were quite so weird. 'Frobisher' serving Earl's Court? 'Reliance' for Vauxhall? What has 'Flaxman' to do with Chelsea?
theundergroundmap.substack.com/p/telephones
theundergroundmap.substack.com/p/telephones
Hello, Central?
The somewhat whacky telephone exchange names of London
theundergroundmap.substack.com
December 6, 2024 at 5:19 PM
Londoners are adjusting to new names: Liberty, Lioness, Mildmay, Suffragette, Weaver and Windrush. Here's a fantastic guide to some old ones:
US Presidents have the authority to “grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offenses against the US, except in Cases of Impeachment” No matter Biden's decision and those made before him, is it time to end this presidential power? The world has moved from the 'prerogative of mercy' first used by this guy:
December 3, 2024 at 1:44 PM
US Presidents have the authority to “grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offenses against the US, except in Cases of Impeachment” No matter Biden's decision and those made before him, is it time to end this presidential power? The world has moved from the 'prerogative of mercy' first used by this guy:
Checks date. Nope. Once responsible for one of the biggest ever financial scandals, Enron now thinks its new #crypto venture can be a tool to help save the planet #enron enron.com/pages/newsroom
Newsroom
We're back and we have something to say
enron.com
December 2, 2024 at 3:45 PM
Checks date. Nope. Once responsible for one of the biggest ever financial scandals, Enron now thinks its new #crypto venture can be a tool to help save the planet #enron enron.com/pages/newsroom
This is so old, but new to me. Some holiday magic youtu.be/4yZOab5gl-4?...
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November 30, 2024 at 1:56 PM
This is so old, but new to me. Some holiday magic youtu.be/4yZOab5gl-4?...
After the longest ad break I can remember from @nbc4washington we are back with a marathon weather update from the weatherman. Just the weatherman.
Guess they’re trying to find some who can host tonight.
Let’s assume the bosses are away but no one should have put Leon Harris on camera tonight.
Guess they’re trying to find some who can host tonight.
Let’s assume the bosses are away but no one should have put Leon Harris on camera tonight.
November 28, 2024 at 11:24 PM
After the longest ad break I can remember from @nbc4washington we are back with a marathon weather update from the weatherman. Just the weatherman.
Guess they’re trying to find some who can host tonight.
Let’s assume the bosses are away but no one should have put Leon Harris on camera tonight.
Guess they’re trying to find some who can host tonight.
Let’s assume the bosses are away but no one should have put Leon Harris on camera tonight.
Happy Thanksgiving! Now rooting for Rupert (of course) on the #nationaldogshow But what’s the deal with the owners? If you are a female dog owner, when showing your dog - do you have to wear a skirt?
November 28, 2024 at 5:20 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! Now rooting for Rupert (of course) on the #nationaldogshow But what’s the deal with the owners? If you are a female dog owner, when showing your dog - do you have to wear a skirt?
How do you take a book and turn it into a game? NotebookLM knows how @arnicas.bsky.social thelongcontext.com
You Exist In The Long Context
Thoughts on the quiet revolution of long-context AI models, from NotebookLM's Editorial Director Steven Johnson.
thelongcontext.com
November 21, 2024 at 10:19 PM
How do you take a book and turn it into a game? NotebookLM knows how @arnicas.bsky.social thelongcontext.com
Looking for an escape? You'll love this. Far, far out from the always excellent @gwhittell.bsky.social www.tortoisemedia.com/audio/one-li...
One light day: Voyager's long farewell - Tortoise
The Voyager space probe is sailing through space, far beyond earth's solar system. It is humanity's most distant messenger. And then last year it fell silent. NASA's scientists somehow navigated a 15 ...
www.tortoisemedia.com
November 21, 2024 at 3:25 PM
Looking for an escape? You'll love this. Far, far out from the always excellent @gwhittell.bsky.social www.tortoisemedia.com/audio/one-li...
For many years, my second home
'The Palm Tree', Mile End (2020) by Marc Gooderham
marcgooderham.co.uk
marcgooderham.co.uk
November 18, 2024 at 6:59 PM
For many years, my second home
Hi. Best known for taking credit for the good work of others. News is my thing. Sometimes heard, seldom seen.
Elvis Costello fan. So, this is where I've come to hide, in a private detective`s overcoat and dirty dead mans shoes. Looking forward to our conversations.
Elvis Costello fan. So, this is where I've come to hide, in a private detective`s overcoat and dirty dead mans shoes. Looking forward to our conversations.
November 15, 2024 at 3:38 PM
Hi. Best known for taking credit for the good work of others. News is my thing. Sometimes heard, seldom seen.
Elvis Costello fan. So, this is where I've come to hide, in a private detective`s overcoat and dirty dead mans shoes. Looking forward to our conversations.
Elvis Costello fan. So, this is where I've come to hide, in a private detective`s overcoat and dirty dead mans shoes. Looking forward to our conversations.
Summer road trip? This podcast is outstanding "Filthy Ritual" edited by the very talented @MythiliRao #NW3 https://www.ft.com/content/58dbd5cc-a7c4-49e0-b259-e3a7349888a9
Con-artist podcast Filthy Ritual tells jaw-dropping tales...
A scarcely believable story about a self-styled shaman in...
www.ft.com
November 20, 2024 at 1:16 PM
Summer road trip? This podcast is outstanding "Filthy Ritual" edited by the very talented @MythiliRao #NW3 https://www.ft.com/content/58dbd5cc-a7c4-49e0-b259-e3a7349888a9
Never meet your heroes? Luckily I met one of mine when working at the #BBC. To have Barry Cryer appear on any show felt like Christmas morning #BarryCryerRIP
November 20, 2024 at 1:16 PM
Never meet your heroes? Luckily I met one of mine when working at the #BBC. To have Barry Cryer appear on any show felt like Christmas morning #BarryCryerRIP
"Put the past down if it doesn't serve you" @ElvisCostello w @neatsloan - this was always going to be good, but it turned out excellent @SwitchedOnPop 🎧
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/32-albums-in-elvis-costello-is-just-getting-started/id934552872?i=1000548928551
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/32-albums-in-elvis-costello-is-just-getting-started/id934552872?i=1000548928551
32 Albums in, Elvis Costello is Just Getting Started
Podcast Episode · Switched on Pop · 01/25/2022 · 34m
podcasts.apple.com
November 20, 2024 at 1:16 PM
"Put the past down if it doesn't serve you" @ElvisCostello w @neatsloan - this was always going to be good, but it turned out excellent @SwitchedOnPop 🎧
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/32-albums-in-elvis-costello-is-just-getting-started/id934552872?i=1000548928551
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/32-albums-in-elvis-costello-is-just-getting-started/id934552872?i=1000548928551
A rough (cheap) plan to save America.
Cost? $3ml
Location? Silicon Valley
When? Start 2022
Who? Bomb throwers prefered - but not @Dominic2306 #GOP #Trump
https://dominiccummings.substack.com/p/regime-change-2-a-plea-to-silicon?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source=
Cost? $3ml
Location? Silicon Valley
When? Start 2022
Who? Bomb throwers prefered - but not @Dominic2306 #GOP #Trump
https://dominiccummings.substack.com/p/regime-change-2-a-plea-to-silicon?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source=
Regime Change #2: A plea to Silicon Valley - start a proj...
The goal is not 'reform' but *a government that actually ...
dominiccummings.substack.com
November 20, 2024 at 1:16 PM
A rough (cheap) plan to save America.
Cost? $3ml
Location? Silicon Valley
When? Start 2022
Who? Bomb throwers prefered - but not @Dominic2306 #GOP #Trump
https://dominiccummings.substack.com/p/regime-change-2-a-plea-to-silicon?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source=
Cost? $3ml
Location? Silicon Valley
When? Start 2022
Who? Bomb throwers prefered - but not @Dominic2306 #GOP #Trump
https://dominiccummings.substack.com/p/regime-change-2-a-plea-to-silicon?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source=
Dear @FTC why is this an either / or? Next year you've asked tax payers to fund a budget just shy of $400 million. Let's assume we might have some questions? https://www.politico.com/news/2021/07/06/ftc-staffers-public-appearances-498386
November 20, 2024 at 1:16 PM
Dear @FTC why is this an either / or? Next year you've asked tax payers to fund a budget just shy of $400 million. Let's assume we might have some questions? https://www.politico.com/news/2021/07/06/ftc-staffers-public-appearances-498386
Looking for a new job? Too many firms still ask for a "previous salary" here's 10,000 reasons to stop doing that @engadget https://www.engadget.com/women-suing-google-gender-pay-disparity-095033360.html?src=rss_b2c
Over 10,000 women are suing Google over gender pay disparity
Four female former Google employees have won class-action...
www.engadget.com
November 20, 2024 at 1:16 PM
Looking for a new job? Too many firms still ask for a "previous salary" here's 10,000 reasons to stop doing that @engadget https://www.engadget.com/women-suing-google-gender-pay-disparity-095033360.html?src=rss_b2c
Amazon bought Ring in 2018. Since then reports @Laurenebridges "it has brokered more than 1,800 partnerships with local law enforcement agencies, who can request recorded video content from users without a warrant"...
November 20, 2024 at 1:16 PM
Amazon bought Ring in 2018. Since then reports @Laurenebridges "it has brokered more than 1,800 partnerships with local law enforcement agencies, who can request recorded video content from users without a warrant"...