Ian B
@ianburg.bsky.social
"We must love one another, or die" W.H. Auden
Investing / Trading / Jazz / Analogue Art as Antidote / Transplanted Londoner
Investing / Trading / Jazz / Analogue Art as Antidote / Transplanted Londoner
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Frank Sinatra almost got into a fist fight with Bing Crosby on the set of High Society to defend the dignity of Louis Armstrong, who was added to the production due to Sinatra’s advocacy. It’s not hard to find PSAs for tolerance that Sinatra filmed!
December 6, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Frank Sinatra almost got into a fist fight with Bing Crosby on the set of High Society to defend the dignity of Louis Armstrong, who was added to the production due to Sinatra’s advocacy. It’s not hard to find PSAs for tolerance that Sinatra filmed!
Worth remembering AI hype is a mostly US centric phenomenon- as goes AI so goes the US, at a time when the country has essentially self-isolated. I view the wrong dominoes falling less as a black swan event & more something to hedge a portfolio against.
December 6, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Worth remembering AI hype is a mostly US centric phenomenon- as goes AI so goes the US, at a time when the country has essentially self-isolated. I view the wrong dominoes falling less as a black swan event & more something to hedge a portfolio against.
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you know how i know im a 44yo dad? how much i laughed at this shit
December 6, 2025 at 3:31 AM
you know how i know im a 44yo dad? how much i laughed at this shit
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We’ve launched a new Defence Investment Agency that will create massive new opportunities for our workers and businesses across Canada, and make sure that our Armed Forces always have the equipment they need to protect Canadians.
December 5, 2025 at 2:21 PM
We’ve launched a new Defence Investment Agency that will create massive new opportunities for our workers and businesses across Canada, and make sure that our Armed Forces always have the equipment they need to protect Canadians.
It’s just easier than handing money over in brown paper bags or suitcases.
December 5, 2025 at 10:49 PM
It’s just easier than handing money over in brown paper bags or suitcases.
Can’t recommend this enough - one of those books you’ll want to share with friends.
December 1, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Can’t recommend this enough - one of those books you’ll want to share with friends.
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The sheer scale of media outrage this week about plans to lift hundreds of thousands children out of poverty, by taxing millionaire homeowners, tells you everything you need to know about the real priorities of the British press
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
The Real 'Benefits Street' Protecting Britain's Wealthiest
The sheer scale of outrage about plans to lift children out of poverty, by taxing millionaire homeowners, tells you everything you need to know about the priorities of the British press
www.adambienkov.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The sheer scale of media outrage this week about plans to lift hundreds of thousands children out of poverty, by taxing millionaire homeowners, tells you everything you need to know about the real priorities of the British press
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
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A timeless groove that lifts the spirit and moves the soul.
Turn it up and feel the rhythm take you higher!
-Sheila E.
#PlayingForChange
ENJOY!!! 😍
Turn it up and feel the rhythm take you higher!
-Sheila E.
#PlayingForChange
ENJOY!!! 😍
November 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
A timeless groove that lifts the spirit and moves the soul.
Turn it up and feel the rhythm take you higher!
-Sheila E.
#PlayingForChange
ENJOY!!! 😍
Turn it up and feel the rhythm take you higher!
-Sheila E.
#PlayingForChange
ENJOY!!! 😍
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November 27, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Our convicted felon president, who pardoned Enrique Tarrio, the leader of the Proud Boys convicted of seditious conspiracy, wants to charge Mark Kelly, a decorated war veteran and astronaut, with seditious conspiracy.
That’s some next-level banana republic shit right there.
That’s some next-level banana republic shit right there.
November 26, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Our convicted felon president, who pardoned Enrique Tarrio, the leader of the Proud Boys convicted of seditious conspiracy, wants to charge Mark Kelly, a decorated war veteran and astronaut, with seditious conspiracy.
That’s some next-level banana republic shit right there.
That’s some next-level banana republic shit right there.
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Everything about this might be the saddest thing I’ve ever seen
November 24, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Everything about this might be the saddest thing I’ve ever seen
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Twitter accounts are based in Russia. BlueSky accounts are based in homes with, frankly, too many books, plants, obsolete cables, and pieces of rustic pottery, that could do with a bit of a tidying up, to be honest.
November 23, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Twitter accounts are based in Russia. BlueSky accounts are based in homes with, frankly, too many books, plants, obsolete cables, and pieces of rustic pottery, that could do with a bit of a tidying up, to be honest.
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Franklin Hall really knows how to pour a Guinness.
November 23, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Franklin Hall really knows how to pour a Guinness.
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I drew North London
November 23, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I drew North London
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After you help your boss convert a doc to PDF
November 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
After you help your boss convert a doc to PDF
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Miller as soon as Zohran leaves the WH
November 21, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Miller as soon as Zohran leaves the WH
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If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
November 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
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Swedish Deputy PM: Sweden needs to pick its friends wisely, and we are choosing Canada… So when we come to America, we come to Canada now.
November 19, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Swedish Deputy PM: Sweden needs to pick its friends wisely, and we are choosing Canada… So when we come to America, we come to Canada now.
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Powerful.
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Powerful.
Most books on personal improvement (I'm reading one now that shall remain nameless) spend the first 80-120 pages describing what you are going to learn in the remaining 20-30 pages. Padding your content to turn an essay into a book is never one of the lessons though.
November 16, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Most books on personal improvement (I'm reading one now that shall remain nameless) spend the first 80-120 pages describing what you are going to learn in the remaining 20-30 pages. Padding your content to turn an essay into a book is never one of the lessons though.
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A US citizen filmed federal agents smashing his car window, as authorities begin a surge of immigration enforcement operations in North Carolina.
The Honduran-born Charlotte resident filed a police report after the officers let him go.
The Honduran-born Charlotte resident filed a police report after the officers let him go.
November 16, 2025 at 9:14 AM
A US citizen filmed federal agents smashing his car window, as authorities begin a surge of immigration enforcement operations in North Carolina.
The Honduran-born Charlotte resident filed a police report after the officers let him go.
The Honduran-born Charlotte resident filed a police report after the officers let him go.
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Before anyone gets too carried away here.
Anthony Fauci says Marjorie Taylor Greene drove death threats against him
Ex-leader of US Covid response said congresswoman and Fox News sparked ‘credible death threats’ against him and his family
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Before anyone gets too carried away here.
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This was a really lovely treat to happen upon while sitting here at home knitting. Knitting and singing along to Neil Young! Have loved him and his music from the beginning. Happy Birthday Neil ❤️
youtu.be/USp4W2M1X-0?...
youtu.be/USp4W2M1X-0?...
2000+ voices SING for Neil Young at Toronto’s Massey Hall | Happy 80th Neil!
YouTube video by Choir! Choir! Choir!
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November 16, 2025 at 1:11 AM
This was a really lovely treat to happen upon while sitting here at home knitting. Knitting and singing along to Neil Young! Have loved him and his music from the beginning. Happy Birthday Neil ❤️
youtu.be/USp4W2M1X-0?...
youtu.be/USp4W2M1X-0?...
The US economic & geopolitical advantages Trump is currently eroding is akin to leading a marathon & stopping for beers with a mile to go.The rest of the world, China in particular, is still continuing to make progress. By the time the US staggers out of the bar the race will be over.
November 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The US economic & geopolitical advantages Trump is currently eroding is akin to leading a marathon & stopping for beers with a mile to go.The rest of the world, China in particular, is still continuing to make progress. By the time the US staggers out of the bar the race will be over.
In the US specifically, tackle political corruption, regulate AI & Tech, reverse wealth inequality, fight the climate crises. Any other to-do list is to distract from the fact that Gov't is stealing from the middle & working class.
November 14, 2025 at 12:16 PM
In the US specifically, tackle political corruption, regulate AI & Tech, reverse wealth inequality, fight the climate crises. Any other to-do list is to distract from the fact that Gov't is stealing from the middle & working class.