damowar
@damowar.bsky.social
When civilisation falls in its grave, technology throws on the dirt.
Reposts are not endorsement so I cannot be sent to jail. Ever.
Reposts are not endorsement so I cannot be sent to jail. Ever.
Love how the hollow (“company”) slogans are included.
An oak tree smashing your Airbnb (“Belong Anywhere”) is dismissed as choosing “to remember the worry and trauma instead of celebrating a unique memory,”
An oak tree smashing your Airbnb (“Belong Anywhere”) is dismissed as choosing “to remember the worry and trauma instead of celebrating a unique memory,”
Anna Tims’ dishonours list: the not-so good, the bad and the ugly customer service awards 2025
Anna Tims’ dishonours list: the not-so good, the bad and the ugly customer service awards 2025
It is time to roll out the red carpet in recognition of those that worked hard to keep customers at arm’s length
www.theguardian.com
December 28, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Love how the hollow (“company”) slogans are included.
An oak tree smashing your Airbnb (“Belong Anywhere”) is dismissed as choosing “to remember the worry and trauma instead of celebrating a unique memory,”
An oak tree smashing your Airbnb (“Belong Anywhere”) is dismissed as choosing “to remember the worry and trauma instead of celebrating a unique memory,”
That Candie Payne LP was ace. We never mention it.
December 25, 2025 at 1:26 PM
That Candie Payne LP was ace. We never mention it.
Remember to do plenty of gravy.
December 25, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Remember to do plenty of gravy.
The DWP has spent £120,023 on campaigns it said were to inform the public about policies and services and…
help available to vulnerable households.
help available to vulnerable households.
More than a million pounds spent on influencers by UK government since 2024
More than a million pounds spent on influencers by UK government since 2024
Figures from FoI request show increase in ministerial use of social media personalities to present campaigns
More than half a million pounds has been spent since 2024 on using social media influencers to promote UK government campaigns on subjects ranging from the environment to welfare.
The spending has included hiring 215 influencers since 2024, of which there were 126 in 2025 – an increase on the 89 hired in 2024 – and is seen as an attempt to use platforms such as TikTok to reach younger people. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 25, 2025 at 8:51 AM
The DWP has spent £120,023 on campaigns it said were to inform the public about policies and services and…
help available to vulnerable households.
help available to vulnerable households.
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EXCLUSIVE: Christmas decorations popular at Christmas.
‘It just went insane’: why the Christmas garland is making a comeback
‘It just went insane’: why the Christmas garland is making a comeback
The homemade velvet ribbon chain garland is one of the most popular home accessories this festive season
www.theguardian.com
December 24, 2025 at 6:42 AM
EXCLUSIVE: Christmas decorations popular at Christmas.
Happy
“Santa debt trap where a cultural myth does not encourage generosity, it creates a moral economy in which parents feel judged by their ability to buy”
to all who celebrate.
“Santa debt trap where a cultural myth does not encourage generosity, it creates a moral economy in which parents feel judged by their ability to buy”
to all who celebrate.
My family has never believed in Father Christmas – I don't want to hurt my kids if the money ever runs out | Matt Taylor
My family has never believed in Father Christmas – I don't want to hurt my kids if the money ever runs out | Matt Taylor
I would never want them to feel that they had been naughty if I couldn’t afford their gifts one year, says writer and music producer Matt Taylor
www.theguardian.com
December 24, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Happy
“Santa debt trap where a cultural myth does not encourage generosity, it creates a moral economy in which parents feel judged by their ability to buy”
to all who celebrate.
“Santa debt trap where a cultural myth does not encourage generosity, it creates a moral economy in which parents feel judged by their ability to buy”
to all who celebrate.
When they came to be questioned (about paedo Epstein), the only officers available were from the child protection squad…
…all the regular police were busy protecting (alleged paedo) Donald Trump.
…all the regular police were busy protecting (alleged paedo) Donald Trump.
What happened next: the night Led By Donkeys projected Trump and Epstein on to Windsor Castle
What happened next: the night Led By Donkeys projected Trump and Epstein on to Windsor Castle
The art activists made headlines during the US president’s state visit when they shocked the waiting media with a short documentary – and were quickly arrested
www.theguardian.com
December 22, 2025 at 7:14 AM
When they came to be questioned (about paedo Epstein), the only officers available were from the child protection squad…
…all the regular police were busy protecting (alleged paedo) Donald Trump.
…all the regular police were busy protecting (alleged paedo) Donald Trump.
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“a generational stepchange in our relationship with the US”
December 16, 2025 at 5:42 AM
“a generational stepchange in our relationship with the US”
Lionel Messy.
Lionel Messi’s India tour starts in chaos as angry fans throw seats on to pitch
Lionel Messi’s India tour starts in chaos as angry fans throw seats on to pitch
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Argentinian makes 20-minute appearance in Kolkata
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Supporters climb fence and hurl objects from stands
Lionel Messi’s tour of India kicked off on a chaotic note on Saturday as fans ripped up seats and threw them on to the pitch after the Argentina and Inter Miami forward’s brief visit to the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, the ANI news agency reported.
Messi is in India as part of a tour during which he is scheduled to attend concerts, youth football clinics, a padel tournament and launch charitable initiatives at events in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 13, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Lionel Messy.
Starmer needs to get out of this humiliating & abusive relationship now Diaper Don has a new partner in Putin.
December 13, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Starmer needs to get out of this humiliating & abusive relationship now Diaper Don has a new partner in Putin.
Fantastically human article from the best sportswriter.
‘It’s not normal to walk into the tornado’: To fans, there was only one Ricky Hatton. Those who loved him knew many
‘It’s not normal to walk into the tornado’: To fans, there was only one Ricky Hatton. Those who loved him knew many
Three months after Hatton’s death, his bereft former trainer Billy Graham, friend Jane Couch and his brother Matthew are all trying to find hope amid the grief
www.theguardian.com
December 13, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Fantastically human article from the best sportswriter.
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I saw Rose Ayling-Ellis on my train. There was an announcement that the train was delayed. Thought I'd be a good citizen and write the message down and passed it to her. It wasn't her. It was a very confused non deaf woman.
December 10, 2025 at 10:20 AM
I saw Rose Ayling-Ellis on my train. There was an announcement that the train was delayed. Thought I'd be a good citizen and write the message down and passed it to her. It wasn't her. It was a very confused non deaf woman.
Reposted by damowar
The moment we decided “maybe let's not execute people on the spot” that was the moment the narco-terrorists won.
December 7, 2025 at 4:09 AM
The moment we decided “maybe let's not execute people on the spot” that was the moment the narco-terrorists won.
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I live in Wales and today received my Join Us letter from Reform UK, complete with SAE which I posted back to them, immediately, empty. If every other person in Wales did this, Reform would spend over £1.5 million on postage. Not sorry. Join me Cymru.
December 6, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I live in Wales and today received my Join Us letter from Reform UK, complete with SAE which I posted back to them, immediately, empty. If every other person in Wales did this, Reform would spend over £1.5 million on postage. Not sorry. Join me Cymru.
What did you expect?
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Panama Papers: Fifa president Infantino 'dismayed' by media reports
Fifa president Gianni Infantino denies wrongdoing after leaked documents suggest he signed off a contract with two businessmen since accused of bribery.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 7:55 AM
What did you expect?
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
