Richard Dalton
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Richard Dalton
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· Jan 28
I've been reading Code The Classics
magpi.raspberrypi.com/books/code-t...
Volume 2 is now also available.
I've started work on a new version of my favourite Atari 2600 game. Combat.
Maybe I'll be done in time for the 50th Anniversay in 2027
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combat_...
magpi.raspberrypi.com/books/code-t...
Volume 2 is now also available.
I've started work on a new version of my favourite Atari 2600 game. Combat.
Maybe I'll be done in time for the 50th Anniversay in 2027
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combat_...
Irish Government: Fast food is bad. We should tax sugary drinks, and teach people to eat healthy foods
Also Irish Government: People who fly drones as a hobby must stop so we can give the airspace to a company that will deliver you a cheeseburger and coke at a moments notice.
Also Irish Government: People who fly drones as a hobby must stop so we can give the airspace to a company that will deliver you a cheeseburger and coke at a moments notice.
February 18, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Irish Government: Fast food is bad. We should tax sugary drinks, and teach people to eat healthy foods
Also Irish Government: People who fly drones as a hobby must stop so we can give the airspace to a company that will deliver you a cheeseburger and coke at a moments notice.
Also Irish Government: People who fly drones as a hobby must stop so we can give the airspace to a company that will deliver you a cheeseburger and coke at a moments notice.
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Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon, dies aged 84
Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon, dies aged 84
A fixture in Democratic politics who ran for 1988 presidential nomination, Jackson was once close to Martin Luther King Jr
The Rev Jesse Jackson, the civil rights campaigner who was prominent for more than 50 years and who ran strongly for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1988, has died. He was 84.
“Our father was a servant leader — not only to our family, but to the oppressed, the voiceless, and the overlooked around the world,” the Jackson family said in a statement. “We shared him with the world, and in return, the world became part of our extended family. His unwavering belief in justice, equality, and love uplifted millions, and we ask you to honor his memory by continuing the fight for the values he lived by.” Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 17, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon, dies aged 84
The only downside to being an atheist is knowing these phonies are never going to stand face to face with a god screaming
“What in …well..MY…name were you thinking? None of that is what I wanted! None of it.
Let’s take a look at what you could have won.
Maria….Show Us Heaven please”
“What in …well..MY…name were you thinking? None of that is what I wanted! None of it.
Let’s take a look at what you could have won.
Maria….Show Us Heaven please”
February 17, 2026 at 6:21 PM
The only downside to being an atheist is knowing these phonies are never going to stand face to face with a god screaming
“What in …well..MY…name were you thinking? None of that is what I wanted! None of it.
Let’s take a look at what you could have won.
Maria….Show Us Heaven please”
“What in …well..MY…name were you thinking? None of that is what I wanted! None of it.
Let’s take a look at what you could have won.
Maria….Show Us Heaven please”
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"does UBI solve poverty" experiments been going on since 1791 (not a typo) and they won't stop doing them because the answer keeps being "yes"
History of Guaranteed Minimum Income in America • RGMII
A three-part history of Guaranteed Minimum Income in America — from early debates to the 1960s–70s near-miss and today’s modern pilots and experiments.
rgmii.org
February 17, 2026 at 1:28 PM
"does UBI solve poverty" experiments been going on since 1791 (not a typo) and they won't stop doing them because the answer keeps being "yes"
Colbert, off the leash.
youtu.be/oh7DPSP65JA?...
youtu.be/oh7DPSP65JA?...
Why CBS Didn't Broadcast Stephen Colbert's Interview With James Talarico
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
youtu.be
February 17, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Colbert, off the leash.
youtu.be/oh7DPSP65JA?...
youtu.be/oh7DPSP65JA?...
According to MyEnergi *AI*, my EV charger is not using the surplus solar available. Because it's waiting until Midnight-8am, my normal charging window.
Can anyone see a flaw in a "smart" charger ignoring surplus sunlight during the day, and waiting for surplus sunlight at night?
Can anyone see a flaw in a "smart" charger ignoring surplus sunlight during the day, and waiting for surplus sunlight at night?
February 16, 2026 at 3:47 PM
According to MyEnergi *AI*, my EV charger is not using the surplus solar available. Because it's waiting until Midnight-8am, my normal charging window.
Can anyone see a flaw in a "smart" charger ignoring surplus sunlight during the day, and waiting for surplus sunlight at night?
Can anyone see a flaw in a "smart" charger ignoring surplus sunlight during the day, and waiting for surplus sunlight at night?
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My brother Garry has dementia and is currently lost somewhere in the Chester area. If anyone should spot him please call the police on 999. We'd appreciate reposts. @shitchester.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM
My brother Garry has dementia and is currently lost somewhere in the Chester area. If anyone should spot him please call the police on 999. We'd appreciate reposts. @shitchester.bsky.social
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The world just lost an absolute legend.
February 15, 2026 at 1:44 PM
The world just lost an absolute legend.
I was amazed when we had kids that there were dedicated soft play areas where kids could climb and jump and fall safely.
When I was a kid those things were called carpet showrooms.
When I was a kid those things were called carpet showrooms.
February 15, 2026 at 6:26 PM
I was amazed when we had kids that there were dedicated soft play areas where kids could climb and jump and fall safely.
When I was a kid those things were called carpet showrooms.
When I was a kid those things were called carpet showrooms.
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So the rest of us who use drones in Cork City for recreation, search and rescue, geographical surveys etc have to step aside while the skies above the city are handed over to a private enterprise. #cork www.irishexaminer.com/business/com...
Drone delivery firm Manna seeks permission to fly in Cork airspace
Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) confirmed Manna as the beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operator that has requested permission to fly over Cork City
www.irishexaminer.com
February 12, 2026 at 11:44 AM
So the rest of us who use drones in Cork City for recreation, search and rescue, geographical surveys etc have to step aside while the skies above the city are handed over to a private enterprise. #cork www.irishexaminer.com/business/com...
We’re heading for a world where bars of chocolate become so expensive, and tubs of chocolate become so small, that at Christmasfamilies will be giving each other a bar of chocolate instead of a tub or box.
February 14, 2026 at 3:43 PM
We’re heading for a world where bars of chocolate become so expensive, and tubs of chocolate become so small, that at Christmasfamilies will be giving each other a bar of chocolate instead of a tub or box.
Dear politicians. The kids notice your policies. The bad ones and the good.
14yo has never mentioned something the Irish government has done until today.
And it was this.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f....
14yo has never mentioned something the Irish government has done until today.
And it was this.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f....
Ireland’s basic income for the arts scheme becomes permanent
When piloted, initiative that provided €325 a week to eligible artists recouped more than its net cost, study shows
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Dear politicians. The kids notice your policies. The bad ones and the good.
14yo has never mentioned something the Irish government has done until today.
And it was this.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f....
14yo has never mentioned something the Irish government has done until today.
And it was this.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f....
I vividly remember the ramp up to the Iraq War, around this time of year in 2003.
Watching Colin Powell’s presentation to the UN.
I remember being shocked at how blatantly obvious it was that he was lying.
It’s weird to me I was capable of being shocked at 19 years of age.
Watching Colin Powell’s presentation to the UN.
I remember being shocked at how blatantly obvious it was that he was lying.
It’s weird to me I was capable of being shocked at 19 years of age.
February 13, 2026 at 11:26 AM
I vividly remember the ramp up to the Iraq War, around this time of year in 2003.
Watching Colin Powell’s presentation to the UN.
I remember being shocked at how blatantly obvious it was that he was lying.
It’s weird to me I was capable of being shocked at 19 years of age.
Watching Colin Powell’s presentation to the UN.
I remember being shocked at how blatantly obvious it was that he was lying.
It’s weird to me I was capable of being shocked at 19 years of age.
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I'm not a party person. I just want a fairer, kinder, greener world. I'm delighted to see how well the Greens are doing. But we also need a strong and sincere Labour Party, and it is an absolute tragedy to see how Keir Starmer and his moral bypass of a government have ruined it.
February 13, 2026 at 10:42 AM
I'm not a party person. I just want a fairer, kinder, greener world. I'm delighted to see how well the Greens are doing. But we also need a strong and sincere Labour Party, and it is an absolute tragedy to see how Keir Starmer and his moral bypass of a government have ruined it.
This is what happens when a great government like Kier Starmer’s has solved every problem in the country and is left kind of bored with nothing useful to do.
Palestine Action have WON their judicial review in the High Court!
A massive victory for free speech, freedom of association and the right to protest.
A massive defeat for the draconian attempts by Keir Starmer's government to curtail our fundamental rights.
A massive victory for free speech, freedom of association and the right to protest.
A massive defeat for the draconian attempts by Keir Starmer's government to curtail our fundamental rights.
February 13, 2026 at 11:15 AM
This is what happens when a great government like Kier Starmer’s has solved every problem in the country and is left kind of bored with nothing useful to do.
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As someone who flies drones recreationally/for photography (and follows the rules & regs to the letter), I'm quite pissed off that we're in essence shutting down our national airspace for the benefit of private companies
February 13, 2026 at 8:24 AM
As someone who flies drones recreationally/for photography (and follows the rules & regs to the letter), I'm quite pissed off that we're in essence shutting down our national airspace for the benefit of private companies
When someone tells a reporter that they’re
“sorry that some people found their comments offensive”
The reporter should always clarify
“So, you stand over the comments?”
“sorry that some people found their comments offensive”
The reporter should always clarify
“So, you stand over the comments?”
February 12, 2026 at 8:26 PM
When someone tells a reporter that they’re
“sorry that some people found their comments offensive”
The reporter should always clarify
“So, you stand over the comments?”
“sorry that some people found their comments offensive”
The reporter should always clarify
“So, you stand over the comments?”
Trump is all about projection. Every single accusation is a confession.
Which begs the questions.
What is is favourite flavour of Dog? And how does he like them cooked?
Which begs the questions.
What is is favourite flavour of Dog? And how does he like them cooked?
February 12, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Trump is all about projection. Every single accusation is a confession.
Which begs the questions.
What is is favourite flavour of Dog? And how does he like them cooked?
Which begs the questions.
What is is favourite flavour of Dog? And how does he like them cooked?
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Now he comes out with “Sorry if my language offended some people”.
Like it’s some people’s fault not his.
FUCK OFF you racist piece of shit.
Like it’s some people’s fault not his.
FUCK OFF you racist piece of shit.
Fuck this asshole.
'The UK has been colonised by immigrants', says INEOS boss and Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
February 12, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Now he comes out with “Sorry if my language offended some people”.
Like it’s some people’s fault not his.
FUCK OFF you racist piece of shit.
Like it’s some people’s fault not his.
FUCK OFF you racist piece of shit.
This was an exciting end to a game.
I’m white. I’m basically wiped out.
But I have 2m 43s on the clocks.
Black has 21s
I’m white. I’m basically wiped out.
But I have 2m 43s on the clocks.
Black has 21s
February 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM
This was an exciting end to a game.
I’m white. I’m basically wiped out.
But I have 2m 43s on the clocks.
Black has 21s
I’m white. I’m basically wiped out.
But I have 2m 43s on the clocks.
Black has 21s
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Over on threads someone just use ai;dr and we all need to adopt that right quick
February 11, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Over on threads someone just use ai;dr and we all need to adopt that right quick
If you break the law and people say you shouldn’t have broken the law. They’re not your “critics”.
(“Trump’s critics say”…etc.)
They’re not saying “innovative crypto scam, but failed to nail the dismount 7/10”.
They’re just people stating facts.
(“Trump’s critics say”…etc.)
They’re not saying “innovative crypto scam, but failed to nail the dismount 7/10”.
They’re just people stating facts.
February 12, 2026 at 11:11 AM
If you break the law and people say you shouldn’t have broken the law. They’re not your “critics”.
(“Trump’s critics say”…etc.)
They’re not saying “innovative crypto scam, but failed to nail the dismount 7/10”.
They’re just people stating facts.
(“Trump’s critics say”…etc.)
They’re not saying “innovative crypto scam, but failed to nail the dismount 7/10”.
They’re just people stating facts.
Fuck this asshole.
'The UK has been colonised by immigrants', says INEOS boss and Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
'The UK has been colonised by immigrants', says INEOS boss and Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Britain has been "colonised" by immigrants, who are draining resources from the state, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, one of the country's richest and most influential men, has told Sky News.
news.sky.com
February 11, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Fuck this asshole.