Doire
@doiredoire.bsky.social
Wanderer through the fresh fields of social media.
My family tease me for carrying around two phones. It's about to get worse.
I have an old motoG50 with battery and memory problems, so mid 2023 I bought a new phone. It's basically a power bank with a screen and armoring. I love it. Very non standard android so not everything I want to do works.
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I have an old motoG50 with battery and memory problems, so mid 2023 I bought a new phone. It's basically a power bank with a screen and armoring. I love it. Very non standard android so not everything I want to do works.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:11 PM
My family tease me for carrying around two phones. It's about to get worse.
I have an old motoG50 with battery and memory problems, so mid 2023 I bought a new phone. It's basically a power bank with a screen and armoring. I love it. Very non standard android so not everything I want to do works.
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I have an old motoG50 with battery and memory problems, so mid 2023 I bought a new phone. It's basically a power bank with a screen and armoring. I love it. Very non standard android so not everything I want to do works.
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Setting up a new phone and I'm delighted that the power cable plugs in and stays in.
Software setup wise: no thanks, no thanks, no thanks…
It whimpered a bit when I disabled the geminii app.
Software setup wise: no thanks, no thanks, no thanks…
It whimpered a bit when I disabled the geminii app.
November 20, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Setting up a new phone and I'm delighted that the power cable plugs in and stays in.
Software setup wise: no thanks, no thanks, no thanks…
It whimpered a bit when I disabled the geminii app.
Software setup wise: no thanks, no thanks, no thanks…
It whimpered a bit when I disabled the geminii app.
Has Google Fit had a recent update?
I've just been on a bike ride, and it correctly identified a bike ride for 57 minutes, but said it was 0km distance. Yesterday's was recorded as 0km too.
Weirdly Pokémon Go still hatched eggs even though I thought it got that info from Fit.
I don't understand.
I've just been on a bike ride, and it correctly identified a bike ride for 57 minutes, but said it was 0km distance. Yesterday's was recorded as 0km too.
Weirdly Pokémon Go still hatched eggs even though I thought it got that info from Fit.
I don't understand.
November 19, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Has Google Fit had a recent update?
I've just been on a bike ride, and it correctly identified a bike ride for 57 minutes, but said it was 0km distance. Yesterday's was recorded as 0km too.
Weirdly Pokémon Go still hatched eggs even though I thought it got that info from Fit.
I don't understand.
I've just been on a bike ride, and it correctly identified a bike ride for 57 minutes, but said it was 0km distance. Yesterday's was recorded as 0km too.
Weirdly Pokémon Go still hatched eggs even though I thought it got that info from Fit.
I don't understand.
I've just had what seems to be a stollen cookie.
I must track down the source and make sure there will be more.
I must track down the source and make sure there will be more.
November 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I've just had what seems to be a stollen cookie.
I must track down the source and make sure there will be more.
I must track down the source and make sure there will be more.
For some months their English cousin, sugar glazed yumyums, was a large part of my diet. The other part was lactose free protein shakes.
I was having digestive problems and these are free of things that triggered it but still provide calories. Anti-fartones if you will.
I was having digestive problems and these are free of things that triggered it but still provide calories. Anti-fartones if you will.
November 17, 2025 at 8:54 PM
For some months their English cousin, sugar glazed yumyums, was a large part of my diet. The other part was lactose free protein shakes.
I was having digestive problems and these are free of things that triggered it but still provide calories. Anti-fartones if you will.
I was having digestive problems and these are free of things that triggered it but still provide calories. Anti-fartones if you will.
Kerning is in the air, just now.
November 14, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Kerning is in the air, just now.
What does that even mean‽
Phrazle 1286: 6/6
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#phrazle
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Phrazle 1286: 6/6
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#phrazle
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November 5, 2025 at 1:08 PM
What does that even mean‽
Phrazle 1286: 6/6
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#phrazle
solitaired.com/phrazle
Phrazle 1286: 6/6
🟩⬜⬜🟩🟩🟩 ⬜🟨⬜⬜ 🟩🟩🟩 🟪⬜⬜⬜
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩 ⬜⬜⬜⬜
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#phrazle
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Fascinating 🧵
This shows so much care and attention to detail.
But now I'm wondering, are names transliterated to any other writing systems? Cyrillic, Hangul, or Urdu for example.
I don't think I've seen any used; why is Chinese the exception?
This shows so much care and attention to detail.
But now I'm wondering, are names transliterated to any other writing systems? Cyrillic, Hangul, or Urdu for example.
I don't think I've seen any used; why is Chinese the exception?
Zohran picked 「卓蘭」("excellent orchid") for his first name and「夸梅」("brilliant plum") for his middle name.
The orchid and the plum are among "The Four Noble Ones" in traditional Chinese art, the former symbolizing an indifference to fame and fortune, the latter an indomitable, incorruptible spirit.
The orchid and the plum are among "The Four Noble Ones" in traditional Chinese art, the former symbolizing an indifference to fame and fortune, the latter an indomitable, incorruptible spirit.
highlight of my day!!!! vote @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social vote @workingfamilies.org ❤️❤️❤️
November 4, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Fascinating 🧵
This shows so much care and attention to detail.
But now I'm wondering, are names transliterated to any other writing systems? Cyrillic, Hangul, or Urdu for example.
I don't think I've seen any used; why is Chinese the exception?
This shows so much care and attention to detail.
But now I'm wondering, are names transliterated to any other writing systems? Cyrillic, Hangul, or Urdu for example.
I don't think I've seen any used; why is Chinese the exception?
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I know this is ludicrious and shouldn't be amplified but it does kinda sound like they're threatening me with repatriation to Germany, a country where I currently cannot live and work but would quite like to, if I do a crime, so I'm not sure that's a deterrent?
Lucy White advocates deporting 4th generation British citizens to 'ancestral homelands' if guilty of serious crimes
"Whether he’s a 2nd gen, 3rd gen or 4th generation migrant, he’s proven that he cannot integrate into a civilised society"
White is a GB News contributor + Restore Britain supporter
"Whether he’s a 2nd gen, 3rd gen or 4th generation migrant, he’s proven that he cannot integrate into a civilised society"
White is a GB News contributor + Restore Britain supporter
November 4, 2025 at 9:38 AM
I know this is ludicrious and shouldn't be amplified but it does kinda sound like they're threatening me with repatriation to Germany, a country where I currently cannot live and work but would quite like to, if I do a crime, so I'm not sure that's a deterrent?
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The German company that makes the mechanical ladder used in the Louvre heist has used the image to advertise, with the text 'When you need to move fast'
10/10 response, no notes
10/10 response, no notes
October 24, 2025 at 8:27 AM
The German company that makes the mechanical ladder used in the Louvre heist has used the image to advertise, with the text 'When you need to move fast'
10/10 response, no notes
10/10 response, no notes
I've just had a really disturbing chat with something trying to sell me new windows.
Uriah Heep smarm, very flat affect and continually echoing my words and asking if that's right.
Who wants to be spoken to like this?
I'm thinking it's those who feel their place is as the master who needs a slave.
Uriah Heep smarm, very flat affect and continually echoing my words and asking if that's right.
Who wants to be spoken to like this?
I'm thinking it's those who feel their place is as the master who needs a slave.
September 29, 2025 at 1:49 PM
I've just had a really disturbing chat with something trying to sell me new windows.
Uriah Heep smarm, very flat affect and continually echoing my words and asking if that's right.
Who wants to be spoken to like this?
I'm thinking it's those who feel their place is as the master who needs a slave.
Uriah Heep smarm, very flat affect and continually echoing my words and asking if that's right.
Who wants to be spoken to like this?
I'm thinking it's those who feel their place is as the master who needs a slave.
And that's when it hit me.
Remember when autism was caused by "cold" mothers who didn't bond with their children.
Perhaps there was a kernel of truth in there.
If motherhood is the approved role she forces herself into ineptly…
Maybe there's a genetic component, you think.
Possible TMI follows
Remember when autism was caused by "cold" mothers who didn't bond with their children.
Perhaps there was a kernel of truth in there.
If motherhood is the approved role she forces herself into ineptly…
Maybe there's a genetic component, you think.
Possible TMI follows
Everytime some science-illiterate degenerate politician or click-begging grifter comes up with a "theory" on autism it always puts the blame on something the parents did
If there's a group of parents already suffering constant guilt and anxiety over their child's welfare, it's those with children
If there's a group of parents already suffering constant guilt and anxiety over their child's welfare, it's those with children
September 23, 2025 at 8:58 AM
And that's when it hit me.
Remember when autism was caused by "cold" mothers who didn't bond with their children.
Perhaps there was a kernel of truth in there.
If motherhood is the approved role she forces herself into ineptly…
Maybe there's a genetic component, you think.
Possible TMI follows
Remember when autism was caused by "cold" mothers who didn't bond with their children.
Perhaps there was a kernel of truth in there.
If motherhood is the approved role she forces herself into ineptly…
Maybe there's a genetic component, you think.
Possible TMI follows
To save you the trouble, it's $35 at half price. It's flat and plastic.
The symbolism completely misunderstands the meaning of the cross where christ died without heavenly or angelic protection.
I'm an atheist and even I know that. Now I wait to see how long before I'm blocked.
The symbolism completely misunderstands the meaning of the cross where christ died without heavenly or angelic protection.
I'm an atheist and even I know that. Now I wait to see how long before I'm blocked.
September 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
To save you the trouble, it's $35 at half price. It's flat and plastic.
The symbolism completely misunderstands the meaning of the cross where christ died without heavenly or angelic protection.
I'm an atheist and even I know that. Now I wait to see how long before I'm blocked.
The symbolism completely misunderstands the meaning of the cross where christ died without heavenly or angelic protection.
I'm an atheist and even I know that. Now I wait to see how long before I'm blocked.
Why is there no power button emoticon available to me?
I'm just writing a short how to note and I don't want to fire up Word.
It's probably faster than creating it all in the photo editor.
I'm just writing a short how to note and I don't want to fire up Word.
It's probably faster than creating it all in the photo editor.
September 17, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Why is there no power button emoticon available to me?
I'm just writing a short how to note and I don't want to fire up Word.
It's probably faster than creating it all in the photo editor.
I'm just writing a short how to note and I don't want to fire up Word.
It's probably faster than creating it all in the photo editor.
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When speaking to Tommy Robinson at the far right demonstration in London today, Elon Musk wore a t-shirt saying "What would Orwell think?"
So let's dive in - what would George Orwell think about Tommy Robinson and Elon Musk? 🧵
So let's dive in - what would George Orwell think about Tommy Robinson and Elon Musk? 🧵
September 13, 2025 at 10:37 PM
When speaking to Tommy Robinson at the far right demonstration in London today, Elon Musk wore a t-shirt saying "What would Orwell think?"
So let's dive in - what would George Orwell think about Tommy Robinson and Elon Musk? 🧵
So let's dive in - what would George Orwell think about Tommy Robinson and Elon Musk? 🧵
Article about use of ML, the dreaded AI, but not the poxy genAI, in long term weather forecasting and the necessity of actual models when the data is on the edge, or over, what's been seen before.
Get the story in full below, including where physics-based models outperformed the ML-based models and demonstrated their ongoing skill for conditions outside of training data.
metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
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metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
🧵 ends.
Machine Learning model demonstrates promising seasonal forecasting capability
Machine Learning-based weather models have the potential to revolutionise global seasonal forecasting, according to new Met Office-led research.
metoffice.gov.uk
September 4, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Article about use of ML, the dreaded AI, but not the poxy genAI, in long term weather forecasting and the necessity of actual models when the data is on the edge, or over, what's been seen before.
I think it's a bot; it's not reading the comments it replies to. 🤣
August 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
I think it's a bot; it's not reading the comments it replies to. 🤣
And the thoughts went: fishermen, heritage, boats, Dunkirk, boats…
They were the little boats of Dunkirk, not small boats. How much of that contrast is deliberate?
Both fleets are taking people fleeing from Europe, but as far as I recall it's always been phrased as small boats. 1 word to disparage.
They were the little boats of Dunkirk, not small boats. How much of that contrast is deliberate?
Both fleets are taking people fleeing from Europe, but as far as I recall it's always been phrased as small boats. 1 word to disparage.
Country that created Dr Who, Warhammer, James Bond, Lord of the Rings, Monty Pythion, The Beatles, PG Wodehouse, Charles Dickens, Jane Austin, William fucking Shakespeare, Geoffrey Chaucer:
"That's cool and all, but what I'm really into is fish"
"That's cool and all, but what I'm really into is fish"
August 17, 2025 at 11:41 AM
And the thoughts went: fishermen, heritage, boats, Dunkirk, boats…
They were the little boats of Dunkirk, not small boats. How much of that contrast is deliberate?
Both fleets are taking people fleeing from Europe, but as far as I recall it's always been phrased as small boats. 1 word to disparage.
They were the little boats of Dunkirk, not small boats. How much of that contrast is deliberate?
Both fleets are taking people fleeing from Europe, but as far as I recall it's always been phrased as small boats. 1 word to disparage.
Now there's a thought.
Does the 2nd exclude any type of "arms"? Does it define them?
A backpack of soup tins? A bag of rocks? A wrecking bar?
I'm in the UK so my instincts may be way off in this.
Does the 2nd exclude any type of "arms"? Does it define them?
A backpack of soup tins? A bag of rocks? A wrecking bar?
I'm in the UK so my instincts may be way off in this.
It's too bad the 2nd Amendment doesn't include sandwiches. Why didn't they think to include sandwiches?
August 15, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Now there's a thought.
Does the 2nd exclude any type of "arms"? Does it define them?
A backpack of soup tins? A bag of rocks? A wrecking bar?
I'm in the UK so my instincts may be way off in this.
Does the 2nd exclude any type of "arms"? Does it define them?
A backpack of soup tins? A bag of rocks? A wrecking bar?
I'm in the UK so my instincts may be way off in this.
Tell R.
August 14, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Tell R.
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We looked something like this in 1837
April 6, 2025 at 12:48 PM
We looked something like this in 1837
Going to think about this a bit and then maybe put something a bit more substantive.
I always love it when people get up on their high horse about this, because I do know lots of people who were Tories for decades and are now Reform and let me tell you, getting to know them is a highly instructive and helpful experience with many useful lessons. Give me a minute here.
August 14, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Going to think about this a bit and then maybe put something a bit more substantive.
The first thing that struck me was that they were all driving on the wrong side of the road.
Okay, maybe they can't make the change with their vehicles made for driving on the right, but the local police vehicles are doing it too.
That poor jam butty that starts to move to the left carriageway…
Okay, maybe they can't make the change with their vehicles made for driving on the right, but the local police vehicles are doing it too.
That poor jam butty that starts to move to the left carriageway…
Utterly ridiculous.
What’s he doing? Moving house? Well either way, he can f right off.
What’s he doing? Moving house? Well either way, he can f right off.
August 14, 2025 at 10:16 AM
The first thing that struck me was that they were all driving on the wrong side of the road.
Okay, maybe they can't make the change with their vehicles made for driving on the right, but the local police vehicles are doing it too.
That poor jam butty that starts to move to the left carriageway…
Okay, maybe they can't make the change with their vehicles made for driving on the right, but the local police vehicles are doing it too.
That poor jam butty that starts to move to the left carriageway…
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This economist ran the numbers and concluded that dating men ... doesn't really pencil out.
This Economist Crunched the Numbers and Stopped Dating Men
And she’s never been happier.
www.thecut.com
August 12, 2025 at 8:50 PM
This economist ran the numbers and concluded that dating men ... doesn't really pencil out.
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August 10, 2025 at 10:41 AM