Doug B
@dougb747.bsky.social
Note to self: do some interesting stuff then mention it here
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This is moronic. The EU needs to stand firm with the 2035 deadline.
Europe planned to ban sales of new combustion cars by 2035. Customer sentiment and manufacturing lobbying tanked the idea.
Europe's Gas Car Ban Is About To Die
The continent planned for an aggressive transition to EVs. Customer sentiment and manufacturing lobbying tanked the idea.
insideevs.com
December 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
This is moronic. The EU needs to stand firm with the 2035 deadline.
I've been rewatching Blackadder, and I'm feeling much more optimistic about the state of the world.
I've also blocked the word "trump" from my Bluesky feed, which may be helping.
I've also blocked the word "trump" from my Bluesky feed, which may be helping.
December 12, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I've been rewatching Blackadder, and I'm feeling much more optimistic about the state of the world.
I've also blocked the word "trump" from my Bluesky feed, which may be helping.
I've also blocked the word "trump" from my Bluesky feed, which may be helping.
I enjoy playing this most days, and I'm getting pretty good at it! It's done wonders for my geography!
travle.earth
travle.earth
travle
Travle: A daily game, get between countries in as few guesses as possible!
travle.earth
December 12, 2025 at 5:32 AM
I enjoy playing this most days, and I'm getting pretty good at it! It's done wonders for my geography!
travle.earth
travle.earth
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Below is 'before' and 'after' of website of the US-EPA, after the Stalin-esque purge of facts that the Dear Leader isn't happy about.
Those whom the gods would destroy, first, they make mad.
Will discuss this & other topics around 5.30 on my weekly environmental slot on The Last Word on Today FM
Those whom the gods would destroy, first, they make mad.
Will discuss this & other topics around 5.30 on my weekly environmental slot on The Last Word on Today FM
December 11, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Below is 'before' and 'after' of website of the US-EPA, after the Stalin-esque purge of facts that the Dear Leader isn't happy about.
Those whom the gods would destroy, first, they make mad.
Will discuss this & other topics around 5.30 on my weekly environmental slot on The Last Word on Today FM
Those whom the gods would destroy, first, they make mad.
Will discuss this & other topics around 5.30 on my weekly environmental slot on The Last Word on Today FM
Happy to avoid these places and discover the superior establishment around the corner!
www.bbc.com/travel/artic...
www.bbc.com/travel/artic...
Why travellers keep queueing for viral food
Experts explain how FOMO, social proof and performance culture have turned ordinary snacks into global must-queue experiences.
www.bbc.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Happy to avoid these places and discover the superior establishment around the corner!
www.bbc.com/travel/artic...
www.bbc.com/travel/artic...
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TIL about a memorial ceremony in Iceland in 2019 to mark the end of a glacier, changing the place name from Okjökull to Ok (jökull = glacier). Uncompromising wording on the bronze plaque:
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
December 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM
TIL about a memorial ceremony in Iceland in 2019 to mark the end of a glacier, changing the place name from Okjökull to Ok (jökull = glacier). Uncompromising wording on the bronze plaque:
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
Went to see Hans Zimmer for the third time last night, and we intend to go again. Just sublime from beginning to end! The amount of talent on stage is beyond description so I won't try. Massive recommendation to film music fans, and fans of music in general.
#Dublin
#3Arena
#HansZimmer
#Dublin
#3Arena
#HansZimmer
November 27, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Went to see Hans Zimmer for the third time last night, and we intend to go again. Just sublime from beginning to end! The amount of talent on stage is beyond description so I won't try. Massive recommendation to film music fans, and fans of music in general.
#Dublin
#3Arena
#HansZimmer
#Dublin
#3Arena
#HansZimmer
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![Comic: Typical Geologic core sample. [Cylindrical core sample with labels for difference sections from top to bottom] Topsoil, till, granite bedrock, bottomsoil, roof of subway car, floor of subway car, more granite, municipal water main [gouge in core sample], slightly different granite, piece of screaming spelunker’s forearm, cool crystals with no resale value, mangled fragments of drillbit from previous attempt, some boring intrusive rock that’s basically granite but has a name like “diorite” or “Andalite” that you always have to look up, netherrack, Balrog wing. [break between next chunk of core sample] Granite, topsoil, cement, floorboards, carpet, possessions of a confused and angry homeowner in the other hemisphere.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreicffnydtpbb2x24cfbblv2qtcwbr37zyw44vtqx47ocj2a26b2j2u@jpeg)
November 25, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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Just Being Honest To Taco Belles
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November 22, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Just Being Honest To Taco Belles
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Chump's plan almost entirely favours Putin. And how dare they negotiate this deal without the involvement of Zelenskyy? Ukraine needs to cut ties with the US. They are not allies!
November 21, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Chump's plan almost entirely favours Putin. And how dare they negotiate this deal without the involvement of Zelenskyy? Ukraine needs to cut ties with the US. They are not allies!
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President Zelenskyy came to the White House, looking for help from his longstanding ally.
He was ambushed, humiliated and berated for not being grateful enough.
Prince Bone Saw bin 9/11 came to the White House, for the first time since he ordered the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
He was revered.
He was ambushed, humiliated and berated for not being grateful enough.
Prince Bone Saw bin 9/11 came to the White House, for the first time since he ordered the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
He was revered.
November 19, 2025 at 12:26 PM
President Zelenskyy came to the White House, looking for help from his longstanding ally.
He was ambushed, humiliated and berated for not being grateful enough.
Prince Bone Saw bin 9/11 came to the White House, for the first time since he ordered the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
He was revered.
He was ambushed, humiliated and berated for not being grateful enough.
Prince Bone Saw bin 9/11 came to the White House, for the first time since he ordered the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
He was revered.
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Rain or shine, 1pm tomorrow at the Garden of Remembrance is the place to be for the big #climate demonstration, a chance to remind our politicians that this crisis hasn’t gone away.
November 14, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Rain or shine, 1pm tomorrow at the Garden of Remembrance is the place to be for the big #climate demonstration, a chance to remind our politicians that this crisis hasn’t gone away.
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IG em_clarkson
IG em_clarkson
November 14, 2025 at 2:54 AM
crazy
IG em_clarkson
IG em_clarkson
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Magnificent Lion-tailed #Macaques 🐒🐵 of Western Ghats #India 🇮🇳🪷 are #endangered. They are hemmed in on all sides by #palmoil 🌴🔥 #deforestation. Fight for them when you shop and #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife 🌴🩸☠️🧐🙊⛔️ @palmoildetect wp.me/pcFhgU-72o
November 12, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Magnificent Lion-tailed #Macaques 🐒🐵 of Western Ghats #India 🇮🇳🪷 are #endangered. They are hemmed in on all sides by #palmoil 🌴🔥 #deforestation. Fight for them when you shop and #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife 🌴🩸☠️🧐🙊⛔️ @palmoildetect wp.me/pcFhgU-72o
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SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
November 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
How have Apple managed to completely ruin the multitasking on the iPad? It was quick and easy, and it's now difficult and slow. It's actually impressive what they've managed to do!
November 9, 2025 at 9:49 AM
How have Apple managed to completely ruin the multitasking on the iPad? It was quick and easy, and it's now difficult and slow. It's actually impressive what they've managed to do!
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It is with shock and genuine sadness that I learn of the passing of my good friend, long time colleage and just a really kind man, Quentin Willson. He will be sorely missed by many who knew and worked with him.
November 8, 2025 at 8:05 PM
It is with shock and genuine sadness that I learn of the passing of my good friend, long time colleage and just a really kind man, Quentin Willson. He will be sorely missed by many who knew and worked with him.
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Which one is more English?
November 6, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Which one is more English?
Nick Mohammed probably feels bad, but he turned a predictable final into the TV gold it ultimately became #CelebrityTraitors
November 6, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Nick Mohammed probably feels bad, but he turned a predictable final into the TV gold it ultimately became #CelebrityTraitors
Turn the Temperature Down – Bronagh Gallagher
YouTube video by Bronagh Gallagher
youtube.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:11 AM
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What he said Part 3: 💯 🎯
November 3, 2025 at 7:14 PM
What he said Part 3: 💯 🎯
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I knew Gill and Farage and the rest of the UKIP crew in the European Parliament
They were crooks and shysters to a man
They repeated Putin talking points and appeared on Russia Today
UKIP then and Reform now are both a threat to our democracy
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
They were crooks and shysters to a man
They repeated Putin talking points and appeared on Russia Today
UKIP then and Reform now are both a threat to our democracy
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
Reform UK, the Russian spy and rolls of Kremlin cash: the inside story of Nathan Gill
How did a former Mormon bishop end up pleading guilty to taking bribes to make statements in favour of Russia in the European parliament?
www.theguardian.com
November 2, 2025 at 8:20 AM
I knew Gill and Farage and the rest of the UKIP crew in the European Parliament
They were crooks and shysters to a man
They repeated Putin talking points and appeared on Russia Today
UKIP then and Reform now are both a threat to our democracy
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
They were crooks and shysters to a man
They repeated Putin talking points and appeared on Russia Today
UKIP then and Reform now are both a threat to our democracy
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
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In this week’s new #TheWeeklyShow, Jon & former VP @kamalaharris.com discuss ⬇️:
>> 107 Days, But Who’s Counting
>> What’s Wrong with the System?
>> Complicated Relationships
>> Consultant Status Quo
>> Wrecking “Ball-Room”
NEW YouTube video out now.
youtube.com/watch?v=Z19lHTlKfOk&feature=youtu.be
>> 107 Days, But Who’s Counting
>> What’s Wrong with the System?
>> Complicated Relationships
>> Consultant Status Quo
>> Wrecking “Ball-Room”
NEW YouTube video out now.
youtube.com/watch?v=Z19lHTlKfOk&feature=youtu.be
VP Kamala Harris on Defeat, Democrats & the Fight Ahead | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
YouTube video by The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
youtube.com
October 30, 2025 at 6:03 PM
In this week’s new #TheWeeklyShow, Jon & former VP @kamalaharris.com discuss ⬇️:
>> 107 Days, But Who’s Counting
>> What’s Wrong with the System?
>> Complicated Relationships
>> Consultant Status Quo
>> Wrecking “Ball-Room”
NEW YouTube video out now.
youtube.com/watch?v=Z19lHTlKfOk&feature=youtu.be
>> 107 Days, But Who’s Counting
>> What’s Wrong with the System?
>> Complicated Relationships
>> Consultant Status Quo
>> Wrecking “Ball-Room”
NEW YouTube video out now.
youtube.com/watch?v=Z19lHTlKfOk&feature=youtu.be