Mark Dodd
@markdodd.bsky.social
Australian 🇦🇺
Former lawyer ⚖️
Business leader in UAE 🇦🇪
Chaser of dogs 🐕
Tennis tragic 🎾
Puzzle and quiz aficionado 🖊️
Substack: https://substack.com/@markdodd
Former lawyer ⚖️
Business leader in UAE 🇦🇪
Chaser of dogs 🐕
Tennis tragic 🎾
Puzzle and quiz aficionado 🖊️
Substack: https://substack.com/@markdodd
The Lunch with the FT Samin Nosrat by @lilahrap.bsky.social is a surprisingly emotional read.
August 23, 2025 at 9:44 AM
The Lunch with the FT Samin Nosrat by @lilahrap.bsky.social is a surprisingly emotional read.
@timharford.ft.com I’m trying to apply history and insight from the impact of the Internet on the economy to form a forward view on AI and its impact…can you recommend any books on the topic?
August 17, 2025 at 10:21 AM
@timharford.ft.com I’m trying to apply history and insight from the impact of the Internet on the economy to form a forward view on AI and its impact…can you recommend any books on the topic?
My latest article on becoming a dad. Read here: markdodd.substack.com/p/louis-of-a...
April 8, 2025 at 5:25 AM
My latest article on becoming a dad. Read here: markdodd.substack.com/p/louis-of-a...
A superb article from @sarahchurchwell.bsky.social in the Weekend @financialtimes.com. Seriously good. on.ft.com/42inYf4
How Gatsby foretold Trump’s America
A century after it was published, F Scott Fitzgerald’s masterpiece is more relevant than ever. Sarah Churchwell on the trouble with ‘careless people’
on.ft.com
April 7, 2025 at 6:22 PM
A superb article from @sarahchurchwell.bsky.social in the Weekend @financialtimes.com. Seriously good. on.ft.com/42inYf4
It’s a slippery slope.
The Polish government is releasing 1,000 tonnes of butter from its strategic reserves in an effort to stabilise prices.
The rising cost of butter has become the subject of a political dispute, with the opposition blaming the government for the situation.
The rising cost of butter has become the subject of a political dispute, with the opposition blaming the government for the situation.
Polish government releases strategic butter reserves
The decision was made in response to rising prices, which have become a major political talking point.
notesfrompoland.com
December 17, 2024 at 2:33 PM
It’s a slippery slope.
One of my biggest pet peeves in life is a book with a reprinted cover/jacket of its movie. Hate it. Get out.
December 7, 2024 at 6:32 AM
One of my biggest pet peeves in life is a book with a reprinted cover/jacket of its movie. Hate it. Get out.
Minute Cryptic - 30 November 2024
"Star in G-rated drama" (3,5)
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I scored: 3 under par
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"Star in G-rated drama" (3,5)
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I scored: 3 under par
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Minute Cryptic
Solve a clue with a hidden meaning
www.minutecryptic.com
November 30, 2024 at 5:09 PM
Minute Cryptic - 30 November 2024
"Star in G-rated drama" (3,5)
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I scored: 3 under par
www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...
"Star in G-rated drama" (3,5)
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I scored: 3 under par
www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...
My favourite part is where Kermit Roosevelt Jr comprised his cover in Iran by swearing is own real name while playing tennis. That is 100% how my cover would be broken.
🕵️♂️The Rest Is Classified is out now🕵️♂️
In the first episode of this brand new podcast, Gordon Corera and David McCloskey delve into the secret story behind:
🛢️The First CIA Coup: Oil, Iran, and MI6🛢️
In the first episode of this brand new podcast, Gordon Corera and David McCloskey delve into the secret story behind:
🛢️The First CIA Coup: Oil, Iran, and MI6🛢️
November 30, 2024 at 3:51 PM
My favourite part is where Kermit Roosevelt Jr comprised his cover in Iran by swearing is own real name while playing tennis. That is 100% how my cover would be broken.
Wife and I got 6 right and correctly guessed the link.
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FT Weekend Quiz: Friends, Andrew Lloyd Webber and JM Barrie on.ft.com/4i3LGTz
Around the Links from the FT Weekend @financialtimes.com
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FT Weekend Quiz: Friends, Andrew Lloyd Webber and JM Barrie on.ft.com/4i3LGTz
Around the Links from the FT Weekend @financialtimes.com
FT Weekend Quiz: Friends, Andrew Lloyd Webber and JM Barrie
Our ‘Round on the Links’ quiz tests your ability to draw connections. Thinking caps on!
on.ft.com
November 30, 2024 at 11:05 AM
Wife and I got 6 right and correctly guessed the link.
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FT Weekend Quiz: Friends, Andrew Lloyd Webber and JM Barrie on.ft.com/4i3LGTz
Around the Links from the FT Weekend @financialtimes.com
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FT Weekend Quiz: Friends, Andrew Lloyd Webber and JM Barrie on.ft.com/4i3LGTz
Around the Links from the FT Weekend @financialtimes.com
When I’m on hold for more than 65 seconds.
November 30, 2024 at 5:10 AM
When I’m on hold for more than 65 seconds.
A good one.
Minute Cryptic - 29 November 2024
"Yrala's revenge ?" (7)
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I scored: 4 under par
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Minute Cryptic - 29 November 2024
"Yrala's revenge ?" (7)
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I scored: 4 under par
www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...
Minute Cryptic
Solve a clue with a hidden meaning
www.minutecryptic.com
November 29, 2024 at 5:27 PM
A good one.
Minute Cryptic - 29 November 2024
"Yrala's revenge ?" (7)
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I scored: 4 under par
www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...
Minute Cryptic - 29 November 2024
"Yrala's revenge ?" (7)
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I scored: 4 under par
www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...
My favourite long running gag in journalism continues… @economist.com
November 29, 2024 at 5:13 PM
My favourite long running gag in journalism continues… @economist.com
Snapped in Doha
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November 23, 2024 at 5:39 PM
Snapped in Doha
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While I’ll always wish I had the shot-making and grace of Fed, there was no greater sportsman than Nadal.
The respect, the intensity, the tenacity. He’s just a good person and there is no greater accolade than that…apart from maybe 14 RG titles, that’s craaazzyyy.
The respect, the intensity, the tenacity. He’s just a good person and there is no greater accolade than that…apart from maybe 14 RG titles, that’s craaazzyyy.
November 21, 2024 at 8:23 AM
While I’ll always wish I had the shot-making and grace of Fed, there was no greater sportsman than Nadal.
The respect, the intensity, the tenacity. He’s just a good person and there is no greater accolade than that…apart from maybe 14 RG titles, that’s craaazzyyy.
The respect, the intensity, the tenacity. He’s just a good person and there is no greater accolade than that…apart from maybe 14 RG titles, that’s craaazzyyy.
A real Kendall Roy manoeuvre
Starboard plotted a campaign against Pfizer’s chief. Then a blank email dropped in his inbox on.ft.com/4845OjR
Starboard plotted a campaign against Pfizer’s chief. Then a blank email dropped in his inbox on.ft.com/4845OjR
Starboard plotted a campaign against Pfizer’s chief. Then a blank email dropped in his inbox
A seemingly misfired message has embroiled Albert Bourla and his company in a high-stakes activist battle
on.ft.com
October 10, 2024 at 7:05 PM
A real Kendall Roy manoeuvre
Starboard plotted a campaign against Pfizer’s chief. Then a blank email dropped in his inbox on.ft.com/4845OjR
Starboard plotted a campaign against Pfizer’s chief. Then a blank email dropped in his inbox on.ft.com/4845OjR
Super loved Nobody Wants This. Great dialogue, good chemistry, funny scenes... I just really disliked the ending. They chose the opposite to Fleabag and Hot Priest and it’s a lot worse for it.
September 29, 2024 at 8:37 PM
Super loved Nobody Wants This. Great dialogue, good chemistry, funny scenes... I just really disliked the ending. They chose the opposite to Fleabag and Hot Priest and it’s a lot worse for it.
Finally.
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The Saturday Paper Quiz No. 518
I got 10/10!
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The Saturday Paper Quiz No. 518
I got 10/10!
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/quiz/2024/09...
Taylor Swift last week became the most awarded solo artist in the
Click the questions to reveal the answers.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
September 21, 2024 at 1:02 PM
Finally.
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The Saturday Paper Quiz No. 518
I got 10/10!
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/quiz/2024/09...
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The Saturday Paper Quiz No. 518
I got 10/10!
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/quiz/2024/09...
Minute Cryptic - 19 August 2024
"Calm host heads off, just shy" (6)
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I scored: 2 under par
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"Calm host heads off, just shy" (6)
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I scored: 2 under par
www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...
Minute Cryptic
Solve a clue with a hidden meaning
www.minutecryptic.com
August 18, 2024 at 9:37 PM
Minute Cryptic - 19 August 2024
"Calm host heads off, just shy" (6)
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I scored: 2 under par
www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...
"Calm host heads off, just shy" (6)
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I scored: 2 under par
www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...
A bit about me.
Husband, brand new father and professional dog wrangler.
A former lawyer from Australia, currently living in the UAE.
My interests include tennis, politics, justice, cheese, wine, philosophy, writing, trivia, cryptics, coffee & cooking.
Believer in silliness & kindness.
Husband, brand new father and professional dog wrangler.
A former lawyer from Australia, currently living in the UAE.
My interests include tennis, politics, justice, cheese, wine, philosophy, writing, trivia, cryptics, coffee & cooking.
Believer in silliness & kindness.
August 17, 2024 at 5:33 PM
A bit about me.
Husband, brand new father and professional dog wrangler.
A former lawyer from Australia, currently living in the UAE.
My interests include tennis, politics, justice, cheese, wine, philosophy, writing, trivia, cryptics, coffee & cooking.
Believer in silliness & kindness.
Husband, brand new father and professional dog wrangler.
A former lawyer from Australia, currently living in the UAE.
My interests include tennis, politics, justice, cheese, wine, philosophy, writing, trivia, cryptics, coffee & cooking.
Believer in silliness & kindness.
Shifting here as Twitter/X has become a cesspit filled with bile, bots and ads.
Will see how it goes, also on Substack.
Will see how it goes, also on Substack.
August 17, 2024 at 5:23 PM
Shifting here as Twitter/X has become a cesspit filled with bile, bots and ads.
Will see how it goes, also on Substack.
Will see how it goes, also on Substack.