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Prepare to be underwhelmed.
A quick round-up of things that I've been up to: got a new (refurbished) Google Pixel 8 Pro, got a new (old) didjeridoo, went to see System 7 (Hillage & Giraudy) twice in one week, and also caught The Orb and The Ozric Tentacles at the second System 7 gig. Bloody awesome. Learning Ableton Live 12!
December 17, 2025 at 8:44 PM
BBC News - How long Britain could really fight for if war broke out tomorrow - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
How long Britain could really fight for if war broke out tomorrow
In the event of a war, one expert suggests the British Army could be incapable of fighting effectively on land within weeks, once committed - though 'much depends on the form of the conflict'.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 7:06 PM
BBC News - US could ask foreign tourists for five-year social media history before entry
www.bbc.com/news/article...
US could ask tourists for five-year social media history before entry
The plan would affect people from countries, including the UK, who can fill out a form in lieu of a visa.
www.bbc.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Electrickery at work!
November 27, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Reposted by JP
Naturalized citizens gripped by fear as Trump’s immigration policy shifts
Naturalized citizens gripped by fear as Trump’s immigration policy shifts
Naturalized citizens gripped by fear as Trump’s immigration policy shifts
www.independent.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 11:11 AM
I voted for Max Verstappen as Salesforce #F1DriveroftheDay. Make your vote here: www.f1.com/vote
Vote - Driver Of The Day
Introduced in 2016, the Driver of the Day award is voted for by fans during each Grand Prix and announced at the end of the race.
www.f1.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM
How They Broke us All - ⚠️ WARNING: GRAPHIC
YouTube video by Chase Hughes
youtu.be
October 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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October 14, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Get this on a large screen and put on some headphones; this will take you away from all of the crap, I promise. #theorb #music
The Orb - Spontaneously Combust
YouTube video by theorbofficial
youtu.be
October 11, 2025 at 3:22 PM
I'm looking forward to seeing The Orb this December. Check them out. youtu.be/-5c3opcVm5Y?...
The Orb - It's Coming Soon (Official Video)
YouTube video by theorbofficial
youtu.be
October 9, 2025 at 6:17 PM
A small price to pay. Funnily enough, the people moaning the most seem to be the same people who wanted the UK to leave the EU.
BBC News - How will the EU's new border system work?
www.bbc.com/news/article...
What is the EU's new border system EES - and how does it work?
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.
www.bbc.com
October 8, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Good!
October 5, 2025 at 9:48 AM
I love America. I have spent many months travelling across the country over the years. Now, though, I worry. I want to visit again, but not while the current government is in power. #Canada is looking much more appealing. I will visit the USA again before I shuffle off this mortal coil.
October 5, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Important!
October 5, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Amid global chaos, at least we can rely on two certainties: 1) The sun will rise, and 2) someone, somewhere is arguing about pineapple on pizza. Chin up! The world’s not ending, it’s just auditioning for a dark comedy. Stick around, the plot twist might be hope.
October 5, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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It’s such a Tory move to look at Trump’s deportation force - denounced for abuse, neglect, and the racial profiling of anyone not the right shade of pink or beige - and say, “Oh, yes, that’ll do us nicely.”
October 5, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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October 5, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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This is spot on. The only I would add is that this spiral of madness is being turbocharged by a national media that is also increasingly unhinged and vastly exaggerates the public demand for these policies. Westminster is trapped in its own reactionary bubble.
British politics is basically a doom spiral of increasingly unhinged hostile policies.

Reform says something unhinged
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Labour counters with their own unhinged policy
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Tories shout from back they'll be even more unhinged
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Reform announces different unhinged proposal in response
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And repeat...🔁
October 5, 2025 at 9:06 AM
BREAKING: UK to launch ‘FauxID’, a bold new policy to see how many citizens we can accidentally detain with untested facial recognition! Perfect for those who enjoy lottery odds and mass surveillance. #BritishICE #WhoNeedsRights
October 5, 2025 at 9:26 AM