Stilgherrian
@stilgherrian.com
Word-whore • Write 'em, Talk 'em • Cybers, politics, media • I have a podcast, obviously • Ph/Signal +61407623600 • All hail Eris! Vive les poissons rouges sauvages! • Based in Wentworth Falls NSW AU.
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NEW BLOG POST: “Weekly Wrap 806: The Kookaburra of Consideration” stilgherrian.com/weekly-wrap/...
Covers 3–9 November 2025 and contains the usual links to Interesting Things. Also, a kookaburra.
Covers 3–9 November 2025 and contains the usual links to Interesting Things. Also, a kookaburra.
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my new AI powered lamp is trained on millions of lamp interactions so it understands that 50% of chain pulls are to turn it on and the other 50% are to turn it off. and honestly, it's a little spooky how it knows exactly what i want almost half of the time
March 17, 2025 at 10:59 PM
my new AI powered lamp is trained on millions of lamp interactions so it understands that 50% of chain pulls are to turn it on and the other 50% are to turn it off. and honestly, it's a little spooky how it knows exactly what i want almost half of the time
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this has to be the single greatest image in the history of sports
November 9, 2025 at 9:46 PM
this has to be the single greatest image in the history of sports
Something something market signals.
Japanese giant SoftBank said Tuesday it has sold its entire stake in tech giant Nvidia for $5.83 billion.
Click here to read more: https://cnb.cx/49LCIs8
Click here to read more: https://cnb.cx/49LCIs8
November 11, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Something something market signals.
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NEW: What could we have instead of Australia's teen social media ban?
A lot of the debate on the ban has framed it as ban vs nothing. But there's plenty of options for improving online safety for young people.
Here's 5 alternative ideas (which we can still do) www.crikey.com.au/20...
A lot of the debate on the ban has framed it as ban vs nothing. But there's plenty of options for improving online safety for young people.
Here's 5 alternative ideas (which we can still do) www.crikey.com.au/20...
November 10, 2025 at 10:37 PM
NEW: What could we have instead of Australia's teen social media ban?
A lot of the debate on the ban has framed it as ban vs nothing. But there's plenty of options for improving online safety for young people.
Here's 5 alternative ideas (which we can still do) www.crikey.com.au/20...
A lot of the debate on the ban has framed it as ban vs nothing. But there's plenty of options for improving online safety for young people.
Here's 5 alternative ideas (which we can still do) www.crikey.com.au/20...
I assume this is some sort of dessert pie.
We are driving around Cairns in a Chery Tiggo and it’s very cute ☺️
November 10, 2025 at 10:54 PM
I assume this is some sort of dessert pie.
“The Wiggles admit Emma Bow headband likely breached consumer law and commit to raise awareness.... The Wiggles’ Emma Bow is a yellow and black headband featuring four lights powered by button batteries.” www.accc.gov.au/media-releas...
The Wiggles admit Emma Bow headband likely breached consumer law and commit to raise awareness
Children’s entertainment group The Wiggles Holdings Pty Ltd (The Wiggles) has admitted it likely breached the Australian Consumer Law by selling Emma Bow headbands without mandatory safety warnings re...
www.accc.gov.au
November 10, 2025 at 10:28 PM
“The Wiggles admit Emma Bow headband likely breached consumer law and commit to raise awareness.... The Wiggles’ Emma Bow is a yellow and black headband featuring four lights powered by button batteries.” www.accc.gov.au/media-releas...
Tue plan: Podcast post-production (which I may or may not finish and post today); podcast pre-production for tomorrow evening’s recording; collapse. It’s a simple day, but busy.
There’s further alleged plans in the Weekly Wrap, of course, plus all the other things.
There’s further alleged plans in the Weekly Wrap, of course, plus all the other things.
NEW BLOG POST: “Weekly Wrap 806: The Kookaburra of Consideration” stilgherrian.com/weekly-wrap/...
Covers 3–9 November 2025 and contains the usual links to Interesting Things. Also, a kookaburra.
Covers 3–9 November 2025 and contains the usual links to Interesting Things. Also, a kookaburra.
November 10, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Tue plan: Podcast post-production (which I may or may not finish and post today); podcast pre-production for tomorrow evening’s recording; collapse. It’s a simple day, but busy.
There’s further alleged plans in the Weekly Wrap, of course, plus all the other things.
There’s further alleged plans in the Weekly Wrap, of course, plus all the other things.
Hey @snarkyplatypus.com last night I discovered there’s something in Scotland called a “chicken tikka lasagne”. Is this correct, @dfpiii.bsky.social?
November 10, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Hey @snarkyplatypus.com last night I discovered there’s something in Scotland called a “chicken tikka lasagne”. Is this correct, @dfpiii.bsky.social?
Today, Tuesday 11 November, is World Origami Day. www.daysoftheyear.com/days/origami...
Also, Data Governance Day. www.daysoftheyear.com/days/data-go...
And it’s happy 63rd birthday to actor Demi Moore, once the world’s highest-paid. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demi_Mo...
Also, Data Governance Day. www.daysoftheyear.com/days/data-go...
And it’s happy 63rd birthday to actor Demi Moore, once the world’s highest-paid. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demi_Mo...
World Origami Day
Folding paper into intricate designs, this art form transforms simple sheets into miniature sculptures, a captivating blend of creativity and precision.
www.daysoftheyear.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Today, Tuesday 11 November, is World Origami Day. www.daysoftheyear.com/days/origami...
Also, Data Governance Day. www.daysoftheyear.com/days/data-go...
And it’s happy 63rd birthday to actor Demi Moore, once the world’s highest-paid. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demi_Mo...
Also, Data Governance Day. www.daysoftheyear.com/days/data-go...
And it’s happy 63rd birthday to actor Demi Moore, once the world’s highest-paid. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demi_Mo...
It's sunny in the Blue Mountains today and the temperature will be just 1°C below average.
November 10, 2025 at 9:34 PM
It's sunny in the Blue Mountains today and the temperature will be just 1°C below average.
Tuesday. What a scene! You suspect that management is rotten. No motivation, no production. Automatic kinship. Tuesday.
November 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Tuesday. What a scene! You suspect that management is rotten. No motivation, no production. Automatic kinship. Tuesday.
I rate today a 6 out to 10. Tomorrow will be ridiculous, I think, so brace yourself. Goodnight.
November 10, 2025 at 10:12 AM
I rate today a 6 out to 10. Tomorrow will be ridiculous, I think, so brace yourself. Goodnight.
So, um, a quick fact-check here. Alas, they DO exist. Here’s a review. www.candycritic.org/gummy%20KD.htm
I can see a number of places where you can buy them.
I can see a number of places where you can buy them.
November 10, 2025 at 8:56 AM
So, um, a quick fact-check here. Alas, they DO exist. Here’s a review. www.candycritic.org/gummy%20KD.htm
I can see a number of places where you can buy them.
I can see a number of places where you can buy them.
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Solar’s price drop is astonishing: panels are now 98% cheaper than when I first analyzed them in 2004.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
November 10, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Solar’s price drop is astonishing: panels are now 98% cheaper than when I first analyzed them in 2004.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
Oh FFS he wasn’t “masked”. He’s standing right there in plain sight.
“Who is ‘fedora man’? Dapper French teenager in viral Louvre heist photo unmasked” www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
“Who is ‘fedora man’? Dapper French teenager in viral Louvre heist photo unmasked” www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Who is ‘fedora man’? Dapper French teenager in viral Louvre heist photo unmasked
Fifteen-year-old Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux was captured looking suave in a picture outside the Paris museum on the day of a crown jewels heist
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Oh FFS he wasn’t “masked”. He’s standing right there in plain sight.
“Who is ‘fedora man’? Dapper French teenager in viral Louvre heist photo unmasked” www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
“Who is ‘fedora man’? Dapper French teenager in viral Louvre heist photo unmasked” www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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You never seen a Miami Sang Choy Bao? It’s microwaved chicken and catsup. Get the fuck outta here!
November 10, 2025 at 2:08 AM
You never seen a Miami Sang Choy Bao? It’s microwaved chicken and catsup. Get the fuck outta here!
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Pacific Koel, a couple of days ago. These visit every year but are usually heard and not seen. I was pretty happy to get this.
November 9, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Pacific Koel, a couple of days ago. These visit every year but are usually heard and not seen. I was pretty happy to get this.
“The Australian Taxation Office has outsourced thousands of call centre roles to private operators that pay workers significantly less than public servants and use call targets that can leave vulnerable taxpayers exposed.” www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
‘Set up to fail’: ATO outsourcing to private call centres focused on boosting profit not helping Australians
Consumer advocates raise significant concerns as union says contractors use lower-paid staff to boost profit
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:43 AM
“The Australian Taxation Office has outsourced thousands of call centre roles to private operators that pay workers significantly less than public servants and use call targets that can leave vulnerable taxpayers exposed.” www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Mon plan, finally: I’ve got a bunch of administrivia and planning to get done, and some client stuff, before tackling the podcast post-production — but that last one will flow through to tomorrow. Before all that, though, I will be making some soup.
There’s further alleged plans in the Weekly Wrap.
There’s further alleged plans in the Weekly Wrap.
NEW BLOG POST: “Weekly Wrap 806: The Kookaburra of Consideration” stilgherrian.com/weekly-wrap/...
Covers 3–9 November 2025 and contains the usual links to Interesting Things. Also, a kookaburra.
Covers 3–9 November 2025 and contains the usual links to Interesting Things. Also, a kookaburra.
November 9, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Mon plan, finally: I’ve got a bunch of administrivia and planning to get done, and some client stuff, before tackling the podcast post-production — but that last one will flow through to tomorrow. Before all that, though, I will be making some soup.
There’s further alleged plans in the Weekly Wrap.
There’s further alleged plans in the Weekly Wrap.
Dear military history enthusiasts, note anything odd about this book cover?
And yeah, it’s a real thing. blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
And yeah, it’s a real thing. blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
November 9, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Dear military history enthusiasts, note anything odd about this book cover?
And yeah, it’s a real thing. blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
And yeah, it’s a real thing. blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
I have deleted my post of that alleged Chinese bloke in an alleged “beer jacket” because it seems to have been AI-generated. I am embarrassed and ashamed. Sorry.
November 9, 2025 at 10:30 PM
I have deleted my post of that alleged Chinese bloke in an alleged “beer jacket” because it seems to have been AI-generated. I am embarrassed and ashamed. Sorry.
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Shared my Amazon Prime password with the teenage kids. Big mistake. I've been unable to buy any sex toys or erotica for several years now. No one wants to see that from their parents.
November 9, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Shared my Amazon Prime password with the teenage kids. Big mistake. I've been unable to buy any sex toys or erotica for several years now. No one wants to see that from their parents.
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Friends of mine recently bought home a doggie who turned out to be pregnant.
They're coping, sort of.
They're coping, sort of.
November 9, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Friends of mine recently bought home a doggie who turned out to be pregnant.
They're coping, sort of.
They're coping, sort of.
For some reason I think @elissablack.com might enjoy this. This lad has way too much time on his hands.
November 9, 2025 at 10:13 PM
For some reason I think @elissablack.com might enjoy this. This lad has way too much time on his hands.
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NEW PODCAST: “Sunday Single: Balming Tiger: Narani Narani (feat. ATARASHII GAKKO!)” anotheruntitledmusicpodcast.com/sunday-singl...
Yes, it’s a new project from “Another Untitled Music Podcast”! Look for it in your podcast app.
Yes, it’s a new project from “Another Untitled Music Podcast”! Look for it in your podcast app.
November 9, 2025 at 10:02 AM
NEW PODCAST: “Sunday Single: Balming Tiger: Narani Narani (feat. ATARASHII GAKKO!)” anotheruntitledmusicpodcast.com/sunday-singl...
Yes, it’s a new project from “Another Untitled Music Podcast”! Look for it in your podcast app.
Yes, it’s a new project from “Another Untitled Music Podcast”! Look for it in your podcast app.