Mat
@okwithmydecay.en.osm.town.ap.brid.gy
East London dweller, cyclist, swimmer, runner powered by plants and great tunes. 時々日本語でつぶやきますよ。
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@okwithmydecay.en.osm.town.ap.brid.gy
· Sep 21
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Still buzzing and feeling inspired by yesterday's Make Them Pay protest! Gary Stevenson's speech that now is the time to place pressure on the government for a wealth tax has given me hope. The next protest will be on October 10th. Let's grow this movement! […]
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Waymo suspended its robotaxi service in San Francisco on Saturday evening after a massive blackout appeared to leave many of its vehicles stalled on city streets. Read more (plus photos and videos) at @Techcrunch:
https://flip.it/XEGHVm
#tech #waymo #sanfrancisco #technology
https://flip.it/XEGHVm
#tech #waymo #sanfrancisco #technology
techcrunch.com
December 21, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Waymo suspended its robotaxi service in San Francisco on Saturday evening after a massive blackout appeared to leave many of its vehicles stalled on city streets. Read more (plus photos and videos) at @Techcrunch:
https://flip.it/XEGHVm
#tech #waymo #sanfrancisco #technology
https://flip.it/XEGHVm
#tech #waymo #sanfrancisco #technology
Christmas came early at Pisa today, and I got myself a new marathon personal best! 🏅😁 I had to dig deep, particularly after the 30km mark where I ran into headwinds. Somehow my legs even managed to climb up the tower after race, though right now doing anything is […]
[Original post on en.osm.town]
[Original post on en.osm.town]
December 21, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Christmas came early at Pisa today, and I got myself a new marathon personal best! 🏅😁 I had to dig deep, particularly after the 30km mark where I ran into headwinds. Somehow my legs even managed to climb up the tower after race, though right now doing anything is […]
[Original post on en.osm.town]
[Original post on en.osm.town]
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Thinking about this more, there is one #OpenStreetMap tag value which is particularly handy, and it is reservation=recommended. Quite often on trips I stumble upon restaurants, only to discover they're fully booked. If I could get a list of places where it is recommended to book, I could […]
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en.osm.town
December 20, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Thinking about this more, there is one #OpenStreetMap tag value which is particularly handy, and it is reservation=recommended. Quite often on trips I stumble upon restaurants, only to discover they're fully booked. If I could get a list of places where it is recommended to book, I could […]
Ready as I'll ever be for Pisa marathon tomorrow! 😬 Finish lines rarely get as scenic as this 🤩 #pisamarathon #marathon #running
December 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Ready as I'll ever be for Pisa marathon tomorrow! 😬 Finish lines rarely get as scenic as this 🤩 #pisamarathon #marathon #running
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Thick as mince and thick as thieves. A column about the absolute idiots European legislators have made of themselves over the naming of food, at the behest of meat lobbyists.
You laugh and then you weep.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
You laugh and then you weep.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
When is a sausage not really a sausage? Ask the meat lobby | George Monbiot
European legislators may ban plant-based products from using the name to prevent ‘confusion’. Just don’t mention beef tomatoes or buffalo wings, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
December 20, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Thick as mince and thick as thieves. A column about the absolute idiots European legislators have made of themselves over the naming of food, at the behest of meat lobbyists.
You laugh and then you weep.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
You laugh and then you weep.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I arrived in Pisa this afternoon, and I haven't been finding it easy to pick somewhere for dinner, even using Google Maps and Happy Cow. In the end, I went with a small pizzeria I walked past, which seemed popular with the locals. I've said it before but I still miss the Foursquare city guide […]
Original post on en.osm.town
en.osm.town
December 19, 2025 at 8:23 PM
I arrived in Pisa this afternoon, and I haven't been finding it easy to pick somewhere for dinner, even using Google Maps and Happy Cow. In the end, I went with a small pizzeria I walked past, which seemed popular with the locals. I've said it before but I still miss the Foursquare city guide […]
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📅 It's been a record-breaking year for cycling in London, with the capital showing it's well on its way to becoming a city that runs on two wheels!
🚴 From hitting 1.5 million daily journeys, to the cycle networks expansion, here's our wrap up of 2025: bit.ly/4jgbeh5
🚴 From hitting 1.5 million daily journeys, to the cycle networks expansion, here's our wrap up of 2025: bit.ly/4jgbeh5
2025 in review: London's cycling boom - London Cycling Campaign
bit.ly
December 19, 2025 at 2:52 PM
📅 It's been a record-breaking year for cycling in London, with the capital showing it's well on its way to becoming a city that runs on two wheels!
🚴 From hitting 1.5 million daily journeys, to the cycle networks expansion, here's our wrap up of 2025: bit.ly/4jgbeh5
🚴 From hitting 1.5 million daily journeys, to the cycle networks expansion, here's our wrap up of 2025: bit.ly/4jgbeh5
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🙌 At LCC, we believe cycling should be safe and fun for everyone - but right now, in many parts of London, this is far from reality...
🗳️ Which is why, in 2026, we'll be pushing local election candidates to support cycle network expansion - and you can help by donating today: bit.ly/4rDZ1GJ
🗳️ Which is why, in 2026, we'll be pushing local election candidates to support cycle network expansion - and you can help by donating today: bit.ly/4rDZ1GJ
December 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
🙌 At LCC, we believe cycling should be safe and fun for everyone - but right now, in many parts of London, this is far from reality...
🗳️ Which is why, in 2026, we'll be pushing local election candidates to support cycle network expansion - and you can help by donating today: bit.ly/4rDZ1GJ
🗳️ Which is why, in 2026, we'll be pushing local election candidates to support cycle network expansion - and you can help by donating today: bit.ly/4rDZ1GJ
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Commuting by bicycle in Belgium pays off as employees earn compensation for every km they ride. 1 in 6 employees commute by bike and get a bicycle allowance of €0.28/km. People cycling to work in 2024 earned an average of around €460 net per year (some as high as €810), up 20% over the past year.
Belgian commutes pay off: Employees earn up to €810 for cycling to work
One in five people in Flanders commuted by bike and received compensation last year, but this figure is significantly lower in Brussels and Wallonia.
www.brusselstimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Commuting by bicycle in Belgium pays off as employees earn compensation for every km they ride. 1 in 6 employees commute by bike and get a bicycle allowance of €0.28/km. People cycling to work in 2024 earned an average of around €460 net per year (some as high as €810), up 20% over the past year.
It's pretty wild to think that the US economy is being sustained by a massive AI bubble, and the EU could burst it, but that's that world we currently live in 🫢🍿 https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/dec/17/europe-donald-trump-ai-bubble-us-economy-eu
This is Europe's secret weapon against Trump: it could burst his AI bubble | Johnny Ryan
Growth in the US economy – and the president’s political survival – rest on AI. The EU must use its leverage and stand up to him The unthinkable has happened. The US is Europe’s adversary. The stark, profound betrayal contained in the Trump...
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:38 PM
It's pretty wild to think that the US economy is being sustained by a massive AI bubble, and the EU could burst it, but that's that world we currently live in 🫢🍿 https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/dec/17/europe-donald-trump-ai-bubble-us-economy-eu
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I'm annoyed and disappointed that everyone has gone along with Spotify's redefinition of the calendar. They "wrap" a year with one month left. As of a few years ago, their data only included 10 months of the year. More and more entities are going along with this - even AntennaPod, which is […]
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social.linux.pizza
December 14, 2025 at 7:54 PM
I'm annoyed and disappointed that everyone has gone along with Spotify's redefinition of the calendar. They "wrap" a year with one month left. As of a few years ago, their data only included 10 months of the year. More and more entities are going along with this - even AntennaPod, which is […]
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Kelly the Wonderdog by Jimmy Dvate in Major Plains, Australia.
These murals must make a lot of people smile (10 Photos): https://streetartutopia.com/2025/12/12/these-murals-must-make-a-lot-of-people-smile-10-photos/
These murals must make a lot of people smile (10 Photos): https://streetartutopia.com/2025/12/12/these-murals-must-make-a-lot-of-people-smile-10-photos/
December 16, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Kelly the Wonderdog by Jimmy Dvate in Major Plains, Australia.
These murals must make a lot of people smile (10 Photos): https://streetartutopia.com/2025/12/12/these-murals-must-make-a-lot-of-people-smile-10-photos/
These murals must make a lot of people smile (10 Photos): https://streetartutopia.com/2025/12/12/these-murals-must-make-a-lot-of-people-smile-10-photos/
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A Christmas cartoon from my new book of science cartoons PHYSICS FOR CATS. In good bookshops and online now: www.tomgauld.com/comic-books-v2
December 16, 2025 at 10:54 AM
A Christmas cartoon from my new book of science cartoons PHYSICS FOR CATS. In good bookshops and online now: www.tomgauld.com/comic-books-v2
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Forgot about this, couldn't resist copying Martin Parr while I was there.
The pool was very nice and kiddos absolutely loved it.
The pool was very nice and kiddos absolutely loved it.
December 13, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Forgot about this, couldn't resist copying Martin Parr while I was there.
The pool was very nice and kiddos absolutely loved it.
The pool was very nice and kiddos absolutely loved it.
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Phenomenal photos.
Photojournalists are amazing people.
https://www.theatlantic.com/photography/2025/12/top-25-news-photos-2025/685128/?gift=201cWZnM2XBz2eP81zy0pHipP2UMvSwVHuaO9hUqUqA&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share
Photojournalists are amazing people.
https://www.theatlantic.com/photography/2025/12/top-25-news-photos-2025/685128/?gift=201cWZnM2XBz2eP81zy0pHipP2UMvSwVHuaO9hUqUqA&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share
December 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Phenomenal photos.
Photojournalists are amazing people.
https://www.theatlantic.com/photography/2025/12/top-25-news-photos-2025/685128/?gift=201cWZnM2XBz2eP81zy0pHipP2UMvSwVHuaO9hUqUqA&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share
Photojournalists are amazing people.
https://www.theatlantic.com/photography/2025/12/top-25-news-photos-2025/685128/?gift=201cWZnM2XBz2eP81zy0pHipP2UMvSwVHuaO9hUqUqA&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share
Sad to learn that Leon is entering administration and closing locations. It was always my go to at train stations and airports, when I needed to grab a quick bite, and it has great vegan options. https://www.cityam.com/leon-to-close-sites-and-cut-jobs-as-it-enters-administration/
Leon to close sites and cut jobs as it enters administration
Leon is set to enter administration, close a number of locations and cut jobs as part of a bid by its new owner to turn it around.
www.cityam.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Sad to learn that Leon is entering administration and closing locations. It was always my go to at train stations and airports, when I needed to grab a quick bite, and it has great vegan options. https://www.cityam.com/leon-to-close-sites-and-cut-jobs-as-it-enters-administration/
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Planning a visit to the USA just so somebody has to read my posts
December 11, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Planning a visit to the USA just so somebody has to read my posts
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URGENT APPEAL - PLEASE DONATE TODAY: bit.ly/4rDZ1GJ
🚲 Cycling in London should be safe and fun for everyone, and next year's local elections are an opportunity to get closer to making that a reality.
🤝 Support Streets for Cycling to push candidates to back cycle network expansion: bit.ly/4rDZ1GJ
🚲 Cycling in London should be safe and fun for everyone, and next year's local elections are an opportunity to get closer to making that a reality.
🤝 Support Streets for Cycling to push candidates to back cycle network expansion: bit.ly/4rDZ1GJ
December 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM
URGENT APPEAL - PLEASE DONATE TODAY: bit.ly/4rDZ1GJ
🚲 Cycling in London should be safe and fun for everyone, and next year's local elections are an opportunity to get closer to making that a reality.
🤝 Support Streets for Cycling to push candidates to back cycle network expansion: bit.ly/4rDZ1GJ
🚲 Cycling in London should be safe and fun for everyone, and next year's local elections are an opportunity to get closer to making that a reality.
🤝 Support Streets for Cycling to push candidates to back cycle network expansion: bit.ly/4rDZ1GJ
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We've now got signup links on Outliers for the Trans Solidarity Ride on Sunday Dec 14th - an afternoon of bike rides in solidarity with trans women in cycling, run by the Queens of Pain and School of Rocks. All are welcome! #edinburgh […]
[Original post on mastodon.scot]
[Original post on mastodon.scot]
December 8, 2025 at 9:10 AM
We've now got signup links on Outliers for the Trans Solidarity Ride on Sunday Dec 14th - an afternoon of bike rides in solidarity with trans women in cycling, run by the Queens of Pain and School of Rocks. All are welcome! #edinburgh […]
[Original post on mastodon.scot]
[Original post on mastodon.scot]
A couple of weeks ago I saw @pluralistic live in conversation with Novara Media, a fascinating talk, which is now available to watch online. One phrase he mentioned a couple of times was a post-American internet, where American big tech no longer dominates the landscape. If you're reading this […]
Original post on en.osm.town
en.osm.town
December 7, 2025 at 6:08 PM
A couple of weeks ago I saw @pluralistic live in conversation with Novara Media, a fascinating talk, which is now available to watch online. One phrase he mentioned a couple of times was a post-American internet, where American big tech no longer dominates the landscape. If you're reading this […]
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Do you want to help get more people cycling in London? We have 3 exciting volunteer opportunities! Apply by this Monday if you're interested!
lcc.org.uk/news/volunte...
lcc.org.uk/news/volunte...
Volunteer with LCC
We're looking for volunteers to help with three exciting projects.
lcc.org.uk
December 5, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Do you want to help get more people cycling in London? We have 3 exciting volunteer opportunities! Apply by this Monday if you're interested!
lcc.org.uk/news/volunte...
lcc.org.uk/news/volunte...
I use several different federated platforms, and I try to contribute to the running costs for each of those instances. However, they all have different mechanisms for donating: Open Collective, Patron, and so forth. What if I could just contribute to a single pot each month, and it then […]
Original post on en.osm.town
en.osm.town
December 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
I use several different federated platforms, and I try to contribute to the running costs for each of those instances. However, they all have different mechanisms for donating: Open Collective, Patron, and so forth. What if I could just contribute to a single pot each month, and it then […]
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I know tons of people been doing Spotify Wrapped stuff... well I am using ListenBrainz and here is my year wrapped stuff from my own music libraries.
Here if you wanna see more details:
https://listenbrainz.org/user/hack13/stats/?range=this_year
#spotifywrapped #listenbrainz #music
Here if you wanna see more details:
https://listenbrainz.org/user/hack13/stats/?range=this_year
#spotifywrapped #listenbrainz #music
December 4, 2025 at 11:11 AM
I know tons of people been doing Spotify Wrapped stuff... well I am using ListenBrainz and here is my year wrapped stuff from my own music libraries.
Here if you wanna see more details:
https://listenbrainz.org/user/hack13/stats/?range=this_year
#spotifywrapped #listenbrainz #music
Here if you wanna see more details:
https://listenbrainz.org/user/hack13/stats/?range=this_year
#spotifywrapped #listenbrainz #music