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Brian Grinter
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Work in IT and live in Australia 🇦🇺

Interests include aviation (private pilot), sci-fi, reading (love Pratchett!) and scale modelling.

“The real […]

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Interesting morning. Out on the verandah having a morning coffee when a kangaroo bounds down the street, across the road and hit by a car. He’s wedged under the car. Motorists tries to drive over him. People are screaming at him. They run over and lift the […]

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January 9, 2026 at 6:28 AM
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Bit more progress - black leading edge stripes are a pain
Decals on next

#scalemodel #raaf
Scale model RAAF Roulettes Macchi MB326H
January 8, 2026 at 11:24 AM
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Some really thoughtful analysis of the Daniel Craig Bond era.

Well worth a watch - I think I want to go and rewatch them all now too.

Check it out!

https://youtu.be/8bNXqwpm-rk

https://www.briangrinter.com/2026/01/the-daniel-craig-james-bond-era-is-the-weirdest-franchise-ever/
The Daniel Craig James Bond Era Is The Weirdest Franchise Ever
Some really thoughtful analysis of the Daniel Craig Bond era. Well worth a watch – I think I want to go and rewatch them all now too. Check it out! ### Share this: * Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook * Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X * Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr * Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email *
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January 8, 2026 at 10:35 AM
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You got it easy kid
January 7, 2026 at 3:15 AM
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company that creates deepfake CSAM raises $20 billion www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/t...
Elon Musk’s xAI Raises $20 Billion
www.nytimes.com
January 6, 2026 at 9:51 PM
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Calling this one done, first kit finished for 2026 #scalemodel https://www.briangrinter.com/2026/01/first-kit-2026/
First kit 2026
First kit finished for 2026, although it was started last year. The Heller Me-163B Komet in 1/72 scale. It’s pretty small. The kit was a bit old and the decals were average, but it came out ok. The carrier/tractor needs a bit more weathering to dirty it up. No swastikas obviously on the aircraft either. Might make a small diorama of it. ### Share this: * Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook * Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X * Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr * Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email *
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January 4, 2026 at 7:21 AM
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First kit finished for 2026, although it was started last year.

The Heller Me-163B Komet in 1/72 scale. It’s pretty small. The kit was a bit old and the decals were average, but it came out ok. The carrier/tractor needs a bit more weathering to dirty it up. No swastikas obviously on the […]
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January 4, 2026 at 7:21 AM
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That was pretty satisfying, pulling off the tape for almost no runs or overspray. Kit decals are a bit average so I’ve ordered some aftermarket ones

Italeri 1/72 Macchi MB.326H in markings of the RAAF Roulettes

#aircraft #raaf #roulettes #scalemodel
Scale model in progress, Italeri 1/72 Macchi MB.326H in markings of the RAAF Roulettes
January 3, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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Getting back in the groove
Painted the mottled tail (looks a bit average I’m afraid) and decals on
Just a few details to go now
Scale model Me-163 Komet rocket interceptor
January 3, 2026 at 10:26 AM
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https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/01/no-grok-cant-really-apologize-for-posting-non-consensual-sexual-images/
arstechnica.com
January 3, 2026 at 2:23 AM
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A fairly productive year, got a lot read and the to read list is getting a little smaller. Can I equal this for 2026?

https://www.briangrinter.com/2026/01/1897/

#books #reading
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January 1, 2026 at 3:19 AM
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My whole political stance is basically "I care about other people and our planet" and I'm baffled by how many people get angry over that 😕 #Antifascism #Antifa #antiracism #Palestine #freepalestine #fromtherivertotheseapalestinewillbefree #activism #protest #anarchism
Comic drawing with one person holding a sign that reads "please stop killing people" and two people in suits looking back on the first person while saying "bloody extremists"
December 30, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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From farm lit to romantasy: How Australian reading habits changed in 2025 #australia #literature
https://apple.news/ADvoF7aN7TJKMusW-6kJNdQ
From farm lit to romantasy: How Australian reading habits changed in 2025 — SBS News
From true crime to the rise of 'single dad' fiction — these are the reads Australians couldn't get enough of in 2025.
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December 30, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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This is gold…

#uspol

https://www.trumpkennedycenter.org/
HOME | Trump Kennedy Center
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December 29, 2025 at 4:48 AM
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Call me Niki Lauda - I’m on fire today https://www.nytimes.com/games/wordle/index.html
Wordle - A daily word game
Guess the hidden word in 6 tries. A new puzzle is available each day.
www.nytimes.com
December 26, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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Santa Denied Entry to US After Posting on Social Media That Trump Is a Fuckwit #uspol https://theshovel.com.au/2025/12/26/santa-denied-entry-to-us-social-media/
Santa Denied Entry to US After Posting on Social Media That Trump Is a Fuckwit
In 2019 he wrote on Twitter: “Just checked the naughty list. Trump isn’t on it because fuckwits require a separate category”. The post Santa Denied Entry to US After Posting on Social Media That Trump Is a Fuckwit appeared first on The Shovel.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:12 AM
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https://apple.news/AYBivZK75SB6FsLayXez-OQ
TPUSA's America Fest Conference Showcased the Right's Civil War — Rolling Stone
In the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the right is at war with itself over who gets a place in the movement TPUSA built
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December 24, 2025 at 4:31 AM
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This looks interesting.

https://youtu.be/Mzw2ttJD2qQ

https://www.briangrinter.com/2025/12/the-odyssey/
The Odyssey
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December 22, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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https://youtu.be/TO12yGhOi3g

https://www.briangrinter.com/2025/12/wallace-gromits-cracking-christmas/

#christmas
Wallace & Gromit’s Cracking Christmas
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December 21, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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For those who celebrate

https://youtube.com/watch?v=iYqIF2XkqKU&si=oQ_8vz7vIPUvu3W2

https://www.briangrinter.com/2025/12/happy-gravy-day/

#christmas
Happy Gravy Day
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December 21, 2025 at 7:11 AM
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Depressing read

https://www.seangoedecke.com/bad-code-at-big-companies

https://www.briangrinter.com/2025/12/how-good-engineers-write-bad-code-at-big-companies/

#computers #programming
How good engineers write bad code at big companies
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December 19, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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Sounds about right… #coding
https://www.seangoedecke.com/bad-code-at-big-companies/
How good engineers write bad code at big companies
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December 19, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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https://theshovel.com.au/2025/12/19/howard-reassures-australians-he-can-always-divide-us-more/
Howard Reassures Australians That No Matter How Divided We Feel in This Moment, He Can Always Divide Us More
John Howard has moved to calm a tense and fractured nation, reassuring Australians that while the current levels of social, cultural and political division may feel unprecedented, he remains available to significantly worsen them at short notice. The post Howard Reassures Australians That No Matter How Divided We Feel in This Moment, He Can Always Divide Us More appeared first on The Shovel.
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December 19, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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Stupid games with AI #ai https://www.briangrinter.com/2025/12/fun-games-with-ai/
Fun Games with AI
Jackie wanted to get a photo on Abbey Road crossing but those pesky tourists wouldn’t get out of the way. ### Share this: * Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook * Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X * Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr * Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email *
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December 19, 2025 at 6:13 AM
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Jackie wanted to get a photo on Abbey Road crossing but those pesky tourists wouldn't get out of the way.

https://www.briangrinter.com/2025/12/fun-games-with-ai/

#ai
December 19, 2025 at 6:10 AM