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Simon Waters
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sloboula.bsky.social
please
please

stop spreading misleading rumors

the study is seriously flawed in many ways
Unless you personally are an expert in this, you sholdn't as a rule repost stuff like this

see here
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/18/l...
A study linked cheese to lower dementia risk. Is that too good to be true? - The Boston Globe
Cheese lovers may cheer. But be careful about celebrating with an entire block of your favorite cheddar.
www.bostonglobe.com
December 19, 2025 at 3:14 PM
gnufan.bsky.social
So I need to have eaten 50g of cheese a day, 25 years ago, I mean on average maybe, there was a bit of a fondue phase....
10wataru.bsky.social Wataru Tenkawa @10wataru.bsky.social · 5d
"A new study has found that eating 50g or more of high-fat cheese a day correlates with a lower risk of developing dementia. That means all cheeses with more than 20 percent fat content, including brie, gouda, cheddar, parmesan, gruyere, and mozzarella." www.sciencealert.com/cheese-linke...
Cheese Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in 25-Year Study
One of the finest foods available to humanity may carry an unexpected benefit.
www.sciencealert.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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robinince.bsky.social
Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.
This is the saddest day of my professional life. Today is not only the final recording of the latest series of The Infinite Monkey Cage, it is my last ever Monkey Cage. I never thought that I would have to leave the show. I always imagined going on until | dropped dead under the studio lights due to a brain aneurysm caused by my final attempt to understand notions of quantum gravity or the shock of being told about fly maggot infestations in the sacks of macaque monkeys. I resigned in September, after sixteen years of dedication to the show, A show that I named and helped develop over all those years. Unfortunately, my opinions outside the BBC have been considered problematic for sometime, whether it has been voicing support for the trans community, criticism of Donald Trump, numerous other outlandish opinions, including once gently criticising Stephen Fry. These things were considered to conflict with being a freelance BBC science presenter In a recent meeting where BBC Studio executives again voiced problems with me, I realised my choices. Obedience and being quieter to remain making Monkey Cage, or 'Resign and have the freedom to speak out against what I believe are injustices'. • I chose the latter. It broke my heart. I love this show and I love the audience, and it is because of the audience in particular, that this decision was so difficult to make. I kept thinking about all the extremist voices promoting hate and division. They are being given so many platforms, while voices that represent kindness, open mindedness, empathy seem to be scarcer and scarcer. I felt I couldn't pamper myself with the luxury of silence. One of my many privileges is that I am able to resign and I can speak out even if it is to the detriment of my career. I have thought a lot about my heroes, Sinead O Connor, James Baldwin, Audre Lorde, and so many more. I think of Sinead's words, "the job of an artist is to be themselves at any cost". James Baldwin said prejudice was really just a word for cowardice. Audre Lorde, viewing her life, wrote that her only regrets were her silences. I think of my father as I resign, he brought me up to believe in fairness , justice and kindness. Though my heart is broken, it is also full of fire. I apologise to our incredible listeners for my departure, your love of the show means a great deal. I am so sorry to let you down. I hope that you can understand my reasoning. I have to accept that I am not what the current BBC expects of their freelance presenters. Despite this I should add that I have always worked far more than my contracted hours to try and ensure the show was always the best it could be, as well as making myself accessible and responsive to the audience wherever and whenever I met them. Every night, we have recorded, I have been filled with determination to make the best show possible. This was not "just a job" I hope that with my departure I can be a better ally to the LGBTQ community, to the neurodivergent community, to activists fighting against those who aim to brutalise society, to those currently in prison on hunger strike, and to all those who fight for a more inclusive world. From many conversations, I know there are many Monkey Cage listeners who support these communities and activists too. The strawberry is dead. Long live the strawberry. B
December 13, 2025 at 12:02 AM
gnufan.bsky.social
I failed to succumb to Google Play's upselling.
Google Play Notifications and offers: Be good to yourself and others. Find apps focused on well-being, the environment and other important topics. Something went wrong. Item not found.
October 3, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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pimlicat.bsky.social
The former leader of Reform UK in Wales, Nathan Gill, has pleaded guilty to eight bribery charges while being an elected member of the European Parliament.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Ex-Reform UK Wales leader Nathan Gill pleads guilty to bribery charges
Nathan Gill admits eight charges of bribery while being a Member of the European Parliament.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 26, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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metoffice.gov.uk
Watch the full video 👉 youtu.be/JeezeLVllzM

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Communicating about the future - Climate Conversations
Communicating information about our climate and how its changing has always been a difficult task; whether it’s providing the latest facts and figures or information on new initiatives and projects…
youtu.be
September 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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sonicscrewup.bsky.social
As a Jew I am far, FAR more alarmed by our institutions equating me and other Jews with the IDF, who are responsible for the murder of over 80,000 Palestinians, by dint of framing any critique against the IDF as ‘antisemitism.’

Linking all Jews to the IDF is *actual* fucking antisemitism.
June 29, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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mrjamesob.bsky.social
And on it goes. Israeli politicians using UK media to stoke up outrage around Bob Vylan & Kneecap must be laughing their heads off at how easy it all is. I think this brings the Palestinian death toll *since the Glastonbury performance* in to triple figures.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Israeli strike on Gaza seafront cafe kills at least 20 Palestinians, witnesses and rescuers say
The outdoor cafe was frequently used by journalists, activists and local residents.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 30, 2025 at 5:18 PM
gnufan.bsky.social
Odd decision by BBC news at 6 to run the broadcasting of protests about the IDF at Glastonbury, above the IDF killing journalists in Gaza by targeting a seaside café where journalists are known to work. @glastonburyfestivals.co.uk #bbc
June 30, 2025 at 5:51 PM
gnufan.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Target mosquito parasites with drugs to cut malaria, study says
Normally the insects are targeted with insecticide, but US researchers say anti-malaria drugs absorbed through their legs can stop them spreading disease.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 22, 2025 at 3:00 AM
gnufan.bsky.social
#pint25 Josh explaining the difference between Parkinson's and dementia with Lewy bodies.
May 21, 2025 at 6:40 PM
gnufan.bsky.social
There were talks at BSides Exeter on both hacking the iPod Nano, & hacking Cisco phones such as those in the Oval Office, it says a lot about our failure to set norms in computer security that the iPods took months, whereas the phones revealed their built-in snooping feature in a few days.
April 27, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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vmcntosh.bsky.social
I’m not shy about my disdain for employee “productivity” monitoring tools or the security risks they pose, so feeling a bit vindicated right now.

Remember: if a third party can see your screen, how do you know someone can’t spy on the third party?
Employee monitoring app leaks 21 million screenshots in real time
WorkComposer surveillance app exposes 21 million employee screenshots in real-time. Sensitive business data and credentials now accessible on the open web.
cybernews.com
April 25, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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numb.comfortab.ly
Added alt text.
An ad in a London Underground train. The ad features a graph depicting Tesla's share price from January to February, with a downward trend. The text at the top reads, "HATE DOESN'T SELL. JUST ASK TESLA." On the right side of the ad, there is an image of Elon Musk in a suit, extending his right arm in a Nazi salute. The red trend line of the stock graph aligns with his outstretched hand, emphasizing the gesture.
March 2, 2025 at 12:06 AM
gnufan.bsky.social
He's right about login code UI, he's right about not using login codes, he is right that passkey UX is terrible. Shun shared secrets for MFA, or authentication in general. But never forget any extra factors add security.
January 17, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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projectliberal.org
December 20, 2024 at 7:26 AM
gnufan.bsky.social
If they told everyone would public pressure mean the telecoms companies have to up security to the point they can actually evict these hackers from their network?
kevincollier.bsky.social Kevin Collier @kevincollier.bsky.social · Dec 12
New: The vast majority of Americans whose phone records have been stolen by the ongoing Chinese hacking campaign against telecoms have not been notified by their carrier and will not be notified by government. Intercepts of calls and texts, yes. Metadata, no.
www.nbcnews.com/tech/securit...
Most victims of Chinese phone data hacking campaign haven’t been notified, sources say
More than a million people had their metadata stolen, an industry source said.
www.nbcnews.com
December 12, 2024 at 2:20 PM
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laurahelmuth.bsky.social
Pneumonia is one of the most common causes of death among older people, especially in winter. Now we have vaccines against several pathogens that cause it. That's great! And now pneumococcal pneumonia vaccines are recommended for anyone age 50 or older. www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-...
New Pneumonia Vaccine Guidelines Could Save More People from Deadly Disease
Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in older adults and young children—vaccinations are an effective way to reduce illness
www.scientificamerican.com
December 6, 2024 at 7:08 PM
gnufan.bsky.social
I always regret that a female student & fellow tuttee at University didn't feel confident to complain about our tutor to me immediately he revealed the kind of man he was when it was just her in tutorials. He got moved out swiftly but I suspect they just moved the problem elsewhere.
December 2, 2024 at 7:23 PM
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pessimistsarc.bsky.social
'Brainrot' isn't a new word...

It has been used as a pejorative for new media consumption habits as far back as 1866...

Our new post: newsletter.pessimistsarchive.org/p/the-1800s-... cc @jeffjarvis.bsky.social
The 1800s Had 'Brainrot' Too!
The Oxford Dictionary just added "brainrot" as its newest official word—a tongue in cheek term for consuming too much short-form social media content.
newsletter.pessimistsarchive.org
December 2, 2024 at 5:36 PM
gnufan.bsky.social
All the shop's displays were showing this error. The IP address suggests it is a connectivity issue not the subscription.

As IT auditor: risk of IP address leakage.
As business person: wasted marketing opportunity on error page.
As environmentalist, just switch it all off when shut.
Blue electronic signage showing "BrightSign, Unable to connect to BSN.cloud" with subscription warning, and blank IP address.
December 1, 2024 at 12:52 PM
gnufan.bsky.social
If you pay attention you can get the KFC checkout with a working printer.
Top left of KFC kiosk showing store number, menu version, and "error: printer".
December 1, 2024 at 12:05 PM
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humanists.uk
It's crucial to hear and share the stories of those most deeply impacted by the UK's unjust, inhumane, and unpopular assisted dying laws. Their voices deserve to be at the heart of the conversation.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
‘My husband was starving and in pain when he died – he deserved a dignified death’’
Kevan Donoghue passed away after three weeks of being unable to eat or drink due to a blockage in his stomach
www.independent.co.uk
November 27, 2024 at 11:36 AM
gnufan.bsky.social
The CISA report saying most vulns were initially exploited as zero days is good news. We may be getting better at updating. Is "initially" doing some heavy lifting?

One of these vendors shipped known vulnerable Java libraries resulting in vulns despite being in the software tooling business ffs.
November 25, 2024 at 3:42 PM
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mrr3b00t.bsky.social
so I've being sitting in a wire on a PUBLIC network where real people have connected! I know shocking right!

and I have been looking at HSTS ......

not just that but I've been considering attack paths...

Basically for normies... I'm not hacking their Facebook this way.

I would need to phish them
November 24, 2024 at 8:21 AM