Lynley
@lynley.bsky.social
Eh. Accountant, geek and too old for a lot of this sh*t. Here’s a picture of my dog.
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The Israeli genocide continues as expected: with all infrastructure brutally and intentionally destroyed, Palestinians in Gaza are dying from Israel's continued blockade on aid, Israel's continued land theft, and Israel's continued murdering.
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/11...
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/11...
Displaced Palestinian families suffer as heavy rains flood Gaza tent camps
Palestinians call for better tents and other supplies as Israel maintains restrictions on aid to war-ravaged Gaza Strip.
www.aljazeera.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The Israeli genocide continues as expected: with all infrastructure brutally and intentionally destroyed, Palestinians in Gaza are dying from Israel's continued blockade on aid, Israel's continued land theft, and Israel's continued murdering.
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/11...
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/11...
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A brilliant move by Trump to remove tariffs, which were essentially a tax on consumers, to ensure that beef and coffee is more affordable.
I hope the President that added the tariffs in the first place is ashamed of the pain they caused the American people.
I hope the President that added the tariffs in the first place is ashamed of the pain they caused the American people.
BREAKING: President Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruit as pressure builds on consumer prices.
Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as pressure builds on consumer prices
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to get rid of tariffs on a broad swath of commodities, including beef, coffee and tropical fruits.
bit.ly
November 15, 2025 at 2:51 PM
A brilliant move by Trump to remove tariffs, which were essentially a tax on consumers, to ensure that beef and coffee is more affordable.
I hope the President that added the tariffs in the first place is ashamed of the pain they caused the American people.
I hope the President that added the tariffs in the first place is ashamed of the pain they caused the American people.
HTF do we report misinformation? Will it even make a difference
November 16, 2025 at 12:16 PM
HTF do we report misinformation? Will it even make a difference
My word. MS really DGAF about optics anymore does it? The always online shitshow that is BlOps 7 is now followed by them just stealing a shit ton of artwork by using gen AI. What a cunch of bunts
November 16, 2025 at 12:08 PM
My word. MS really DGAF about optics anymore does it? The always online shitshow that is BlOps 7 is now followed by them just stealing a shit ton of artwork by using gen AI. What a cunch of bunts
Jesus this sounds like a coordinated effort to depopulate Gaza. And they charged the refugees up to $2k per person.
www.news24.com/world/palest...
www.news24.com/world/palest...
Palestinian who fled Gaza on plane that landed in SA says Israel helped facilitate transfer | News24
A resident of the Gaza Strip, who is one of 153 Palestinians that landed in South Africa without the correct paperwork this week, says the group did not know where they would end up when they left Isr...
www.news24.com
November 16, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Jesus this sounds like a coordinated effort to depopulate Gaza. And they charged the refugees up to $2k per person.
www.news24.com/world/palest...
www.news24.com/world/palest...
By no means a good movie. But dumb fun and we need more dumb fun movies. Alan Richson is a pretty good comedic actor. And dare I say it Kevin James is pretty good too.
November 16, 2025 at 8:39 AM
By no means a good movie. But dumb fun and we need more dumb fun movies. Alan Richson is a pretty good comedic actor. And dare I say it Kevin James is pretty good too.
This is the Sandton city cinema. At 19:30 on a Saturday. Never ever seen the cinemas this empty
November 15, 2025 at 6:05 PM
This is the Sandton city cinema. At 19:30 on a Saturday. Never ever seen the cinemas this empty
Oh dear. Movie starts at 17:00. It’s 17:01 and I’m the only one in the theatre
November 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Oh dear. Movie starts at 17:00. It’s 17:01 and I’m the only one in the theatre
Ah fucking Nintendo
Third-party Switch 2 docks reportedly no longer compatible after Nintendo's latest console update
www.eurogamer.net/third-party-...
Third-party Switch 2 docks reportedly no longer compatible after Nintendo's latest console update
www.eurogamer.net/third-party-...
Third-party Switch 2 docks reportedly no longer compatible after Nintendo's latest console update
Following the latest Switch 2 console update, Nintendo appears to have blocked third-party Switch 2 docks.
www.eurogamer.net
November 15, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Ah fucking Nintendo
Third-party Switch 2 docks reportedly no longer compatible after Nintendo's latest console update
www.eurogamer.net/third-party-...
Third-party Switch 2 docks reportedly no longer compatible after Nintendo's latest console update
www.eurogamer.net/third-party-...
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the average salary of tens of thousands of games industry professionals is actually now $0, hope that clears things up
The average salary for games industry professionals based in the United States was $142,000 in 2025, according to a new report from GDC Festival of Gaming.
www.gamesindustry.biz/gdc-survey-a...
www.gamesindustry.biz/gdc-survey-a...
GDC Survey: Average salary for US games professionals was $142,000 in 2025
Findings reveal 33% of workers feel employers are "working to close existing pay gaps," while one-tenth report no efforts are being made
www.gamesindustry.biz
November 14, 2025 at 8:51 PM
the average salary of tens of thousands of games industry professionals is actually now $0, hope that clears things up
Wild animals are not pets.
I have the most wonderful story for you all today: baby alligator spotted in Charles River, then immediately rescued by local reptile enthusiast
November 14, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Wild animals are not pets.
Wow the number of “think pieces” and Reddit on the Steam Machine being DOA *if* they get the price wrong is amazing, because all we know is that the SM will priced somewhere between a console and a budget PC.
November 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Wow the number of “think pieces” and Reddit on the Steam Machine being DOA *if* they get the price wrong is amazing, because all we know is that the SM will priced somewhere between a console and a budget PC.
Anyone see CoD ads? Cause just found out that BlOps 7 released today. Didn’t see one preview on any games site I follow, I follow a few, saw no ads on YT or those sites either. Just weird
November 14, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Anyone see CoD ads? Cause just found out that BlOps 7 released today. Didn’t see one preview on any games site I follow, I follow a few, saw no ads on YT or those sites either. Just weird
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Private equity firm Sycamore Partners bought Walgreens.
Now Walgreens has stopped giving most workers paid vacation on Thanksgiving, Christmas and other major holidays.
Private equity takeovers are a disaster for workers, and customers.
Now Walgreens has stopped giving most workers paid vacation on Thanksgiving, Christmas and other major holidays.
Private equity takeovers are a disaster for workers, and customers.
November 14, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Private equity firm Sycamore Partners bought Walgreens.
Now Walgreens has stopped giving most workers paid vacation on Thanksgiving, Christmas and other major holidays.
Private equity takeovers are a disaster for workers, and customers.
Now Walgreens has stopped giving most workers paid vacation on Thanksgiving, Christmas and other major holidays.
Private equity takeovers are a disaster for workers, and customers.
Guys! It’s a big box like we used to get back in the day 😍
November 14, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Guys! It’s a big box like we used to get back in the day 😍
So like everything else, the rich are insulated and the rest of us get fucked and the space between is gone I.e. there is no middle class anymore
www.gamesradar.com/games/open-w...
www.gamesradar.com/games/open-w...
AAA games like the $70 Ghost of Yotei are really just for "more affluent people," says analyst, as soaring prices push players toward free games and Fortnite: "People just don't realize, because they'...
Well...start paying attention, folks
www.gamesradar.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:53 AM
So like everything else, the rich are insulated and the rest of us get fucked and the space between is gone I.e. there is no middle class anymore
www.gamesradar.com/games/open-w...
www.gamesradar.com/games/open-w...
Poker Face cancelled. FFS why?
November 14, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Poker Face cancelled. FFS why?
@papapishu.bsky.social you are wrong about symmetrical controller layout. Just wrong😊
aftermath.site/steam-machin...
aftermath.site/steam-machin...
The Steam Machine, Frame, And Controller Are Full Of Good Design Choices
Valve is making a lot of moves with their hardware. I like what I see.
aftermath.site
November 14, 2025 at 5:40 AM
@papapishu.bsky.social you are wrong about symmetrical controller layout. Just wrong😊
aftermath.site/steam-machin...
aftermath.site/steam-machin...
Seriously get your shit together whoever is in charge at the border. SA took the right position internationally and at the ICC and then we deny refugees entry. wtf?!
www.news24.com/southafrica/...
www.news24.com/southafrica/...
Over 150 Palestinian refugees denied entry and stranded at OR Tambo airport | News24
A humanitarian crisis is unfolding at OR Tambo International Airport, where more than 150 Palestinian refugees reportedly seeking asylum in South Africa have been denied entry and left stranded on an ...
www.news24.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Seriously get your shit together whoever is in charge at the border. SA took the right position internationally and at the ICC and then we deny refugees entry. wtf?!
www.news24.com/southafrica/...
www.news24.com/southafrica/...
Ffs man. Had to replace my fence energiser (4.5k) waiting for insurance to either approve or deny claim. Now my goddamn gate motor seems to have given up the ghost. No idea what the cost is there and then another fucking claim.
November 13, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Ffs man. Had to replace my fence energiser (4.5k) waiting for insurance to either approve or deny claim. Now my goddamn gate motor seems to have given up the ghost. No idea what the cost is there and then another fucking claim.
So we just gonna ignore the Musk of it all and his role in the rise of the right wing in the US and now the UK and role in the “white genocide” bollocks? Cool.
www.news24.com/business/com...
www.news24.com/business/com...
Vodacom teams up with Starlink for ‘100% unbreakable internet’ in Africa | News24
Vodacom has signed a “pivotal” deal with Starlink, the world’s largest broadband satellite provider, to boost its network across African markets.
www.news24.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:07 AM
So we just gonna ignore the Musk of it all and his role in the rise of the right wing in the US and now the UK and role in the “white genocide” bollocks? Cool.
www.news24.com/business/com...
www.news24.com/business/com...
It’s Wednesday evening and middle of the month and 4th Ave Parkhurst is full. Who says Joburg has no cafe culture
November 12, 2025 at 5:29 PM
It’s Wednesday evening and middle of the month and 4th Ave Parkhurst is full. Who says Joburg has no cafe culture
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Despite the setbacks / cancellations, live service games (Helldivers 2, Destiny 2, MLB) accounted for 40% of Sony's first party game revenue this quarter and last quarter, delivering predictable recurring revenue.
Ongoing live service and platform expansion fills gaps in the single player strategy.
Ongoing live service and platform expansion fills gaps in the single player strategy.
Free-to-play multiplayer arena shooter Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble announced for iOS, Android
Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and BEAST: Bio Exo Arena Suit Team developer Oh BiBi have announced free-to-play multiplayer arena shooter Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble for iOS and Android.…
Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and BEAST: Bio Exo Arena Suit Team developer Oh BiBi have announced free-to-play multiplayer arena shooter Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble for iOS and Android.…
Free-to-play multiplayer arena shooter Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble announced for iOS, Android
Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and BEAST: Bio Exo Arena Suit Team developer Oh BiBi have announced free-to-play multiplayer arena shooter Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble for iOS and Android. Pre-registration is available now via the official website.
www.gematsu.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Despite the setbacks / cancellations, live service games (Helldivers 2, Destiny 2, MLB) accounted for 40% of Sony's first party game revenue this quarter and last quarter, delivering predictable recurring revenue.
Ongoing live service and platform expansion fills gaps in the single player strategy.
Ongoing live service and platform expansion fills gaps in the single player strategy.
So what happened with the reports of the IDF beating and torturing Greta Thunberg. And other protesters. And ofc there’s all the Palestinians they killed. We just forgetting about that now?
November 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
So what happened with the reports of the IDF beating and torturing Greta Thunberg. And other protesters. And ofc there’s all the Palestinians they killed. We just forgetting about that now?