Proffles
@proffles.bsky.social
Still wary at putting real life info into social media. But UK, working in NHS Mental Health.
Loved the first two episodes. Got to find time for this one soon. So nice to be back in the Bravo Two Charlies world. Thankfully available on BBC sounds for those or us who aren't lucky enough to live in Wales.
I'm getting word that some of you haven't listened to The Abergele Files yet. Seriously? After the week you've had? Give your poor weary soul a break and put something silly in your ears
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www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
November 8, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Loved the first two episodes. Got to find time for this one soon. So nice to be back in the Bravo Two Charlies world. Thankfully available on BBC sounds for those or us who aren't lucky enough to live in Wales.
Only 1 vote in it! Come on, molybdenite fans. You can't let it be only copper ores in the final (however pretty bornite is)
#OreCup semifinals are close with lots of flips & a tight margin so far!
It's slippery, silvery #Molybdenite vs peacock rock #Bornite!
vote: www.mineralcup.org/vote-results...
results:
It's slippery, silvery #Molybdenite vs peacock rock #Bornite!
vote: www.mineralcup.org/vote-results...
results:
Results for Semifinals Match 2 — Mineral Cup & Ore Cup
Live results for Molybdenite vs Bornite
www.mineralcup.org
November 8, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Only 1 vote in it! Come on, molybdenite fans. You can't let it be only copper ores in the final (however pretty bornite is)
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#OreCup R2M1: Are you supporting tendrils of native #Copper or dark grains of #ilmenite? Both have less intensive mining processes than most ores & both have fascinating folklore.
vote: www.mineralcup.org/vote-results...
results:
vote: www.mineralcup.org/vote-results...
results:
Results for Semifinals Match 1 — Mineral Cup & Ore Cup
Live results for Copper vs Ilmenite
www.mineralcup.org
November 7, 2025 at 4:00 AM
#OreCup R2M1: Are you supporting tendrils of native #Copper or dark grains of #ilmenite? Both have less intensive mining processes than most ores & both have fascinating folklore.
vote: www.mineralcup.org/vote-results...
results:
vote: www.mineralcup.org/vote-results...
results:
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Soft, greasy #Molybdenite faces off against the dark and looming tetrahedrons of #Tetrahedrite for today’s #OreCup match! It’s close so far, repeatedly flipping and currently under a 10-vote margin.
Vote: www.mineralcup.org/vote-results...
Results:
Vote: www.mineralcup.org/vote-results...
Results:
Results for Round 1 Match 2 — Mineral Cup & Ore Cup
Live results for Molybdenite vs Tetrahedrite
www.mineralcup.org
November 4, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Soft, greasy #Molybdenite faces off against the dark and looming tetrahedrons of #Tetrahedrite for today’s #OreCup match! It’s close so far, repeatedly flipping and currently under a 10-vote margin.
Vote: www.mineralcup.org/vote-results...
Results:
Vote: www.mineralcup.org/vote-results...
Results:
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Really enjoyed the first episode; nice to be back in the Bravo Two Charlie world. Still wish this was on Radio 4 for a wider audience, but luckily it's on BBC Sounds for the rest of us
Really enjoyed the first episode; nice to be back in the Bravo Two Charlie world. Still wish this was on Radio 4 for a wider audience, but luckily it's on BBC Sounds for the rest of us
BBC Sounds - The Abergele Files - Available Episodes
Listen to the latest episodes of The Abergele Files on BBC Sounds.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 25, 2025 at 8:17 AM
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
Really enjoyed the first episode; nice to be back in the Bravo Two Charlie world. Still wish this was on Radio 4 for a wider audience, but luckily it's on BBC Sounds for the rest of us
Really enjoyed the first episode; nice to be back in the Bravo Two Charlie world. Still wish this was on Radio 4 for a wider audience, but luckily it's on BBC Sounds for the rest of us
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And nothing of value would be lost.
Again: If your business model is based on theft, it is not a business model.
Again: If your business model is based on theft, it is not a business model.
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.
buff.ly
October 8, 2025 at 4:42 PM
And nothing of value would be lost.
Again: If your business model is based on theft, it is not a business model.
Again: If your business model is based on theft, it is not a business model.
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Oh my god, they weren't kidding, I've just seen the warnings leaflet that comes with a box of Tylenol. How were they keeping this quiet?!
September 22, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Oh my god, they weren't kidding, I've just seen the warnings leaflet that comes with a box of Tylenol. How were they keeping this quiet?!
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'Southbank Puddles' linocut by contemporary UK printmaker and artist Alexandra Buckle #womensart
September 21, 2025 at 5:34 AM
'Southbank Puddles' linocut by contemporary UK printmaker and artist Alexandra Buckle #womensart
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#MinCup25 Round 1 Match 16 - It's a battle of the tiny as bright green #paddlewheelite goes up against jet black #mannardite. Both are small yet mighty minerals, but only one can win!
Vote: www.mineralcup.org/2025/vote/r1...
Results: www.mineralcup.org/2025/results...
Vote: www.mineralcup.org/2025/vote/r1...
Results: www.mineralcup.org/2025/results...
Vote in Round 1 Match 16 — Mineral Cup
Click here to vote in Paddlewheelite vs Mannardite Photo credits: Travis Olds and Matteo Chinellato
www.mineralcup.org
September 16, 2025 at 12:10 AM
#MinCup25 Round 1 Match 16 - It's a battle of the tiny as bright green #paddlewheelite goes up against jet black #mannardite. Both are small yet mighty minerals, but only one can win!
Vote: www.mineralcup.org/2025/vote/r1...
Results: www.mineralcup.org/2025/results...
Vote: www.mineralcup.org/2025/vote/r1...
Results: www.mineralcup.org/2025/results...
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It's crazy that the main function of cotton buds is the one thing you are explicitly told not to use them for.
September 11, 2025 at 6:06 PM
It's crazy that the main function of cotton buds is the one thing you are explicitly told not to use them for.
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September 5, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Loved listening to this, this morning. @johnfinnemore.bsky.social never disappoints.
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme back for 2025
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme back for 2025
The best of the week's comedy on TV, radio and streaming
dlvr.it
August 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Loved listening to this, this morning. @johnfinnemore.bsky.social never disappoints.
@smolrobots.bsky.social so happy to unwrap all these little bots; ready for my next batch of students to use (but not take!)
July 30, 2025 at 3:11 PM
@smolrobots.bsky.social so happy to unwrap all these little bots; ready for my next batch of students to use (but not take!)
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The algo obviously HATES us talking about this.
So would you do us a favour and share?
UK Media Shifts Tone on Gaza - #BrokenNews
youtu.be/WmFD42E5_W4
So would you do us a favour and share?
UK Media Shifts Tone on Gaza - #BrokenNews
youtu.be/WmFD42E5_W4
UK Media Shifts Tone on Gaza - #BrokenNews
YouTube video by Larry & Paul
youtu.be
July 27, 2025 at 8:57 PM
The algo obviously HATES us talking about this.
So would you do us a favour and share?
UK Media Shifts Tone on Gaza - #BrokenNews
youtu.be/WmFD42E5_W4
So would you do us a favour and share?
UK Media Shifts Tone on Gaza - #BrokenNews
youtu.be/WmFD42E5_W4
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Hi All, I have had technical issues sending out my weekend update on substack today. I do not know what is happening—but hope it gets fixed soon.
What I can do is edit old posts. So I have cut a pasted this weeks update and put it at the start of last weeks.
open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
What I can do is edit old posts. So I have cut a pasted this weeks update and put it at the start of last weeks.
open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
Weekend Update #141 and 142
The Bombardment of Ukrainian Cities—How Trump Has Already Helped Russia; The New York Times Embeds With The Waffen SS?
open.substack.com
July 20, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Hi All, I have had technical issues sending out my weekend update on substack today. I do not know what is happening—but hope it gets fixed soon.
What I can do is edit old posts. So I have cut a pasted this weeks update and put it at the start of last weeks.
open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
What I can do is edit old posts. So I have cut a pasted this weeks update and put it at the start of last weeks.
open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
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Have they looked for the Epstein client list in the Mar-a-Lago bathrooms yet?
July 8, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Have they looked for the Epstein client list in the Mar-a-Lago bathrooms yet?
Re the whole grok LLM meltdown...
Any chance people will start to realise now, how LLMs, even with their semblance of objectivity, really aren't objective at all and are basically yet another tool of the billionaires to exploit the masses?
Any chance people will start to realise now, how LLMs, even with their semblance of objectivity, really aren't objective at all and are basically yet another tool of the billionaires to exploit the masses?
July 9, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Re the whole grok LLM meltdown...
Any chance people will start to realise now, how LLMs, even with their semblance of objectivity, really aren't objective at all and are basically yet another tool of the billionaires to exploit the masses?
Any chance people will start to realise now, how LLMs, even with their semblance of objectivity, really aren't objective at all and are basically yet another tool of the billionaires to exploit the masses?
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🧵Spotted on Market Day in Aotearoa New Zealand:
A woman (40s?) leans on the counter of a waffle truck and pensively says: "There are so many toppings to choose from. I can't decide!"
The waffle truck owner laughs: "Have 'em all if you like!"
She does. (1)
A woman (40s?) leans on the counter of a waffle truck and pensively says: "There are so many toppings to choose from. I can't decide!"
The waffle truck owner laughs: "Have 'em all if you like!"
She does. (1)
July 5, 2025 at 2:16 AM
🧵Spotted on Market Day in Aotearoa New Zealand:
A woman (40s?) leans on the counter of a waffle truck and pensively says: "There are so many toppings to choose from. I can't decide!"
The waffle truck owner laughs: "Have 'em all if you like!"
She does. (1)
A woman (40s?) leans on the counter of a waffle truck and pensively says: "There are so many toppings to choose from. I can't decide!"
The waffle truck owner laughs: "Have 'em all if you like!"
She does. (1)
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Every guy with a tragic backstory (in a movie):
June 20, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Every guy with a tragic backstory (in a movie):
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New book of essays edited by Sam Weston and Julie Trebilcock on "Mental Health, Crime and Justice" -
Fascinating event at @unibirmingham.bsky.social this afternoon where they presented with three chapter authors, inc @hannahwilkinson.bsky.social.
Much interesting stuff in this - must read!
Fascinating event at @unibirmingham.bsky.social this afternoon where they presented with three chapter authors, inc @hannahwilkinson.bsky.social.
Much interesting stuff in this - must read!
June 17, 2025 at 7:52 PM
New book of essays edited by Sam Weston and Julie Trebilcock on "Mental Health, Crime and Justice" -
Fascinating event at @unibirmingham.bsky.social this afternoon where they presented with three chapter authors, inc @hannahwilkinson.bsky.social.
Much interesting stuff in this - must read!
Fascinating event at @unibirmingham.bsky.social this afternoon where they presented with three chapter authors, inc @hannahwilkinson.bsky.social.
Much interesting stuff in this - must read!
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UK Secondary School teachers - Taskmaster Education is partnering with the Intellectual Property Office to bring Taskmaster Club to 100 secondary schools FOR FREE!
If you want your school to be one of the Taskmaster Club 100, watch and listen to Little Alex Horne in the video below.
If you want your school to be one of the Taskmaster Club 100, watch and listen to Little Alex Horne in the video below.
Secondary Teachers! 🚨 Want free, ready-to-go creative learning resources for ages 11–16?
Join Taskmaster Club 100! Your school could even win a virtual lesson with Alex Horne 🛁
📆 Apply by 15 Aug
🔗 forms.office.com/e/0ceT84ZPLF
#TaskmasterClub100 #Education #FreeResources
Join Taskmaster Club 100! Your school could even win a virtual lesson with Alex Horne 🛁
📆 Apply by 15 Aug
🔗 forms.office.com/e/0ceT84ZPLF
#TaskmasterClub100 #Education #FreeResources
June 10, 2025 at 9:26 AM
UK Secondary School teachers - Taskmaster Education is partnering with the Intellectual Property Office to bring Taskmaster Club to 100 secondary schools FOR FREE!
If you want your school to be one of the Taskmaster Club 100, watch and listen to Little Alex Horne in the video below.
If you want your school to be one of the Taskmaster Club 100, watch and listen to Little Alex Horne in the video below.
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Will be doing a monthly Ask Me Anything podcast for Badgers at gold level or above gofasterstripe.com/badges. BUT anyone can ask a question and if yours gets on the podcast you will be sent that month's podcast for FREE plus a BADGE. Ask me anything at
arichardherringa@gmail.com
arichardherringa@gmail.com
Go Faster Stripe
gofasterstripe.com
June 8, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Will be doing a monthly Ask Me Anything podcast for Badgers at gold level or above gofasterstripe.com/badges. BUT anyone can ask a question and if yours gets on the podcast you will be sent that month's podcast for FREE plus a BADGE. Ask me anything at
arichardherringa@gmail.com
arichardherringa@gmail.com
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BREAKING: A battle of wits has erupted between Elon Musk and Donald Trump. Both men are unarmed
June 5, 2025 at 9:20 PM
BREAKING: A battle of wits has erupted between Elon Musk and Donald Trump. Both men are unarmed
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NEW BLOG - “Too Much Mental Health”
Wrote this a few weeks back and forgot to publish it(!) - oops!
You might remember Wes Streeting putting his foot in his mouth over the extent of mental health diagnosis? - it’s about that.
mentalhealthcop.wordpress.com/2025/06/04/t...
Wrote this a few weeks back and forgot to publish it(!) - oops!
You might remember Wes Streeting putting his foot in his mouth over the extent of mental health diagnosis? - it’s about that.
mentalhealthcop.wordpress.com/2025/06/04/t...
Too Much Mental Health?
The Health Secretary took himself on the weekend politics programmes and decided to tell us “mental health is over-diagnosed” as the hints about this week’s cuts to benefits was trailed. It caused …
mentalhealthcop.wordpress.com
June 4, 2025 at 1:20 PM
NEW BLOG - “Too Much Mental Health”
Wrote this a few weeks back and forgot to publish it(!) - oops!
You might remember Wes Streeting putting his foot in his mouth over the extent of mental health diagnosis? - it’s about that.
mentalhealthcop.wordpress.com/2025/06/04/t...
Wrote this a few weeks back and forgot to publish it(!) - oops!
You might remember Wes Streeting putting his foot in his mouth over the extent of mental health diagnosis? - it’s about that.
mentalhealthcop.wordpress.com/2025/06/04/t...
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This no-kill animal shelter is in desperate need of kitten food, kitten milk replacement, and other supplies. If you post a screenshot in my replies showing that you donated at least $10 (even as a Chewy gift card), I'll answer a style-related question for you. Donation info in their thread.
June 1, 2025 at 4:59 PM
This no-kill animal shelter is in desperate need of kitten food, kitten milk replacement, and other supplies. If you post a screenshot in my replies showing that you donated at least $10 (even as a Chewy gift card), I'll answer a style-related question for you. Donation info in their thread.