Alistair Rolleston
@talon03.bsky.social
Gaming, landscape photography, memes, ramblings. Scientist by trade. Irish by the grace of God. Once applied to be an astronaut.
This might be the single worst refereeing display I've ever seen in a rugby test match
November 22, 2025 at 6:11 PM
This might be the single worst refereeing display I've ever seen in a rugby test match
This morning I was randomly thinking of BSG (as one does) and man if Apollo saying "this is the CAG, launch the alert fighters" into that old time-y handset isn't one of the coolest things ever
October 29, 2025 at 11:47 AM
This morning I was randomly thinking of BSG (as one does) and man if Apollo saying "this is the CAG, launch the alert fighters" into that old time-y handset isn't one of the coolest things ever
Found a video last night of Words That Go Hard from Places of Silliness (youtube comments, tweets, tumblr posts and the like) and it got my brain fizzing in such a particular way
October 22, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Found a video last night of Words That Go Hard from Places of Silliness (youtube comments, tweets, tumblr posts and the like) and it got my brain fizzing in such a particular way
It's October 19th.
October 19, 2025 at 4:11 PM
It's October 19th.
Sometimes I wonder where my life is going and then I remember The Pitt season 2 is only 2 months away
October 12, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Sometimes I wonder where my life is going and then I remember The Pitt season 2 is only 2 months away
... Stranger in the Alps might be a perfect 10. Listened to it this morning again. Not only no skips, but every song is unique and vibrant.
September 30, 2025 at 10:28 AM
... Stranger in the Alps might be a perfect 10. Listened to it this morning again. Not only no skips, but every song is unique and vibrant.
One of the perks of being off sick has been getting to look at the bird feeder out of the window. There's been a lot of visitors for this time of year! A coal tit, blue tit, great tit and a robin. There's also been house sparrows, wood pigeons, jackdaws, ring collared doves and even a few crows
September 22, 2025 at 8:59 AM
One of the perks of being off sick has been getting to look at the bird feeder out of the window. There's been a lot of visitors for this time of year! A coal tit, blue tit, great tit and a robin. There's also been house sparrows, wood pigeons, jackdaws, ring collared doves and even a few crows
Use sustainable travel more! Also we're increasing the price of bike rental 480%. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Firm defends raising prices for new Belfast bike-rental scheme
The cost of a 20 minute pay-as-you-go cycle is almost double the price it used to be.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 19, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Use sustainable travel more! Also we're increasing the price of bike rental 480%. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I've been ill for the past week - nothing too major don't worry - but I'm at the point now where for work I need to get a note from a doctor explaining why I've been off. This is a very normal thing in the UK. (1/9)
September 18, 2025 at 12:42 PM
I've been ill for the past week - nothing too major don't worry - but I'm at the point now where for work I need to get a note from a doctor explaining why I've been off. This is a very normal thing in the UK. (1/9)
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There's a better world where Gordon Brown was not destroyed for correctly identifying Gillian Duffy as a bigot.
But all these eastern Europeans what are coming in, where are they flocking from?
May 12, 2025 at 11:55 AM
There's a better world where Gordon Brown was not destroyed for correctly identifying Gillian Duffy as a bigot.
Whew it has been A Day for unfriending people on Facebook
September 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Whew it has been A Day for unfriending people on Facebook
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every birthday message to epstein is like "dear jeff, you're so rich and so handsome but probably the thing about you i love most is that you're a prolific child predator. never change <3"
September 9, 2025 at 5:19 AM
every birthday message to epstein is like "dear jeff, you're so rich and so handsome but probably the thing about you i love most is that you're a prolific child predator. never change <3"
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Two trials will be repeated endlessly despite always producing the same results:
1) Does UBI work? (yes)
2) Does AI improve productivity? (no)
1) Does UBI work? (yes)
2) Does AI improve productivity? (no)
M365 Copilot fails to up productivity in UK government trial
: AI tech shows promise writing emails or summarizing meetings. Don't bother with anything more complex
www.theregister.com
September 6, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Two trials will be repeated endlessly despite always producing the same results:
1) Does UBI work? (yes)
2) Does AI improve productivity? (no)
1) Does UBI work? (yes)
2) Does AI improve productivity? (no)
"Wow, I could never do something like that by myself!" yes but Diane you see if was unable to do things by myself I would never be able to do anything ever
September 6, 2025 at 5:31 PM
"Wow, I could never do something like that by myself!" yes but Diane you see if was unable to do things by myself I would never be able to do anything ever
Do I go out today for a walk with the camera or do I vegetate all day watching rugby and playing games, hmm...
August 30, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Do I go out today for a walk with the camera or do I vegetate all day watching rugby and playing games, hmm...
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Have concluded that adulthood is simply saying "Yea fine, just a bit tired" repeatedly until the sweet release of death
June 2, 2023 at 2:48 PM
Have concluded that adulthood is simply saying "Yea fine, just a bit tired" repeatedly until the sweet release of death
Rugby World Cup has been outstanding so far
August 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Rugby World Cup has been outstanding so far
It's *not quite* a vaccine, but a twice a year jab to prevent HIV infection will benefit so many people.
Well, I'll be damned.
It's royalty free and there's already six, generic manufacturers lined up.
newatlas.com/infectious-d...
It's royalty free and there's already six, generic manufacturers lined up.
newatlas.com/infectious-d...
The first 100% effective HIV prevention drug is approved and going global
An epidemic that's been sustained for 44 years might finally be quelled, with the milestone approval of the first HIV drug that offers 100% protection with its twice-yearly injections. It's a landmark...
newatlas.com
August 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
It's *not quite* a vaccine, but a twice a year jab to prevent HIV infection will benefit so many people.
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Can cars be killed? Or is that people.
What dastardly schemes will this evil council conjure up next in its mission to.... checks notes... stop people getting killed by bad drivers
August 15, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Can cars be killed? Or is that people.
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important context for headlines like this: Altman also runs a company (Worldcoin) that he claims will solve this problem he also created
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says the world may be on the precipice of a "fraud crisis" because of how artificial intelligence could enable bad actors to impersonate other people.
Read more: cnn.it/3GVwPg7
Read more: cnn.it/3GVwPg7
July 23, 2025 at 12:41 AM
important context for headlines like this: Altman also runs a company (Worldcoin) that he claims will solve this problem he also created
Ess-Na-Crub Waterfall, Glenariff, on Friday, after waiting around for half an hour for people to finish swimming! What a day for it though
July 13, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Ess-Na-Crub Waterfall, Glenariff, on Friday, after waiting around for half an hour for people to finish swimming! What a day for it though
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How the predictable furore against irregular migrants is turning British people against all new arrivals.
Small Boats - And The Rising Tide Of Racism
www.bylinesupplement.com
July 4, 2025 at 9:35 AM
How the predictable furore against irregular migrants is turning British people against all new arrivals.
I try to tell people that most of the time Ireland looks like this and they just flat out do not believe me.
July 1, 2025 at 11:47 AM
I try to tell people that most of the time Ireland looks like this and they just flat out do not believe me.