Ishar
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...The voices of the throngs, full of joy and thankfulness, flooded the sky with exhilarating song, welcoming the new tyrant who would affix the yoke of oppression to their necks..."
- Khalil Gibran, Two Infants
- Khalil Gibran, Two Infants
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November 25, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Be like Himmel and use your tits!
November 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Be like Himmel and use your tits!
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This commission for Anonymous features their OC's Vorik and Ayumu. And it wins the award fro the messiest pic I've ever done featuring two dudes! :O
November 24, 2025 at 7:33 AM
This commission for Anonymous features their OC's Vorik and Ayumu. And it wins the award fro the messiest pic I've ever done featuring two dudes! :O
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just imagine society if every single person on earth could have pineapple soft serve whenever they wanted
November 25, 2025 at 9:39 AM
just imagine society if every single person on earth could have pineapple soft serve whenever they wanted
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New episode and it's a doozy!
It's January 1649 and Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland is about to be put on trial for treason...
The penultimate episode of UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS is out now. Produced by HistFest Productions for @historyextra.bsky.social
🎧 play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...
The penultimate episode of UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS is out now. Produced by HistFest Productions for @historyextra.bsky.social
🎧 play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...
November 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
New episode and it's a doozy!
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I share this with respect for the many excellent journalists at the BBC.
And with the hope that transparency helps strengthen, not weaken, our democratic culture. /5
And with the hope that transparency helps strengthen, not weaken, our democratic culture. /5
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I share this with respect for the many excellent journalists at the BBC.
And with the hope that transparency helps strengthen, not weaken, our democratic culture. /5
And with the hope that transparency helps strengthen, not weaken, our democratic culture. /5
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It’s especially ironic because the lecture is exactly about the ‘paralyzing cowardice’ of today’s elites.
About universities, corporations and media networks bending the knee to authoritarianism. /4
About universities, corporations and media networks bending the knee to authoritarianism. /4
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
It’s especially ironic because the lecture is exactly about the ‘paralyzing cowardice’ of today’s elites.
About universities, corporations and media networks bending the knee to authoritarianism. /4
About universities, corporations and media networks bending the knee to authoritarianism. /4
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This has happened against my wishes, and I’m genuinely dismayed by it.
Not because people can’t disagree with my words, but because self-censorship driven by fear (Trump threatening to sue the BBC) should concern all of us. /3
Not because people can’t disagree with my words, but because self-censorship driven by fear (Trump threatening to sue the BBC) should concern all of us. /3
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
This has happened against my wishes, and I’m genuinely dismayed by it.
Not because people can’t disagree with my words, but because self-censorship driven by fear (Trump threatening to sue the BBC) should concern all of us. /3
Not because people can’t disagree with my words, but because self-censorship driven by fear (Trump threatening to sue the BBC) should concern all of us. /3
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This sentence was taken out of a lecture they commissioned, reviewed through the full editorial process, and recorded four weeks ago in front of 500 people in the BBC Radio Theatre.
I was told the decision came from the highest levels within the BBC. /2
I was told the decision came from the highest levels within the BBC. /2
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
This sentence was taken out of a lecture they commissioned, reviewed through the full editorial process, and recorded four weeks ago in front of 500 people in the BBC Radio Theatre.
I was told the decision came from the highest levels within the BBC. /2
I was told the decision came from the highest levels within the BBC. /2
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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The INTERPOL General Assembly continues in Marrakech 🇲🇦 with discussions on cybercrime, organized crime, governance and data protection.
Here’s what’s on the agenda ⬇️
Here’s what’s on the agenda ⬇️
November 25, 2025 at 7:20 AM
The INTERPOL General Assembly continues in Marrakech 🇲🇦 with discussions on cybercrime, organized crime, governance and data protection.
Here’s what’s on the agenda ⬇️
Here’s what’s on the agenda ⬇️
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There are four days until Dragonmeet and I'm getting excited, if by excited you mean "Wondering if I've forgotten anything".
I'm on booth E15, just behind Chaosium. Come and say hello. Here's an amazing map of where I am by @jogbrogzin.bsky.social.
I'm on booth E15, just behind Chaosium. Come and say hello. Here's an amazing map of where I am by @jogbrogzin.bsky.social.
November 25, 2025 at 8:06 AM
There are four days until Dragonmeet and I'm getting excited, if by excited you mean "Wondering if I've forgotten anything".
I'm on booth E15, just behind Chaosium. Come and say hello. Here's an amazing map of where I am by @jogbrogzin.bsky.social.
I'm on booth E15, just behind Chaosium. Come and say hello. Here's an amazing map of where I am by @jogbrogzin.bsky.social.
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Got a print for the @sophiejonashill.bsky.social picture I lost in st Pancras
At least it looks gorgeous ♥️
At least it looks gorgeous ♥️
November 25, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Got a print for the @sophiejonashill.bsky.social picture I lost in st Pancras
At least it looks gorgeous ♥️
At least it looks gorgeous ♥️
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This essay, wow. "For years we've been pointing out how dangerous the far right is. No reaction. The feeling our warnings are being ignored is absolutely frustrating...The persecution of refugees is just the beginning. The end is already visible. We have warned you." www.blaetter.de/ausgabe/2024...
Rechtsextremismus: Wir haben Euch gewarnt
Ein brennendes Haus in Solingen. Eine vierköpfige Familie stirbt in den Flammen. Brandstiftung. Die Schlagzeilen sind nicht von 1993, sondern von jetzt. Schon wieder.
www.blaetter.de
November 25, 2025 at 9:59 AM
This essay, wow. "For years we've been pointing out how dangerous the far right is. No reaction. The feeling our warnings are being ignored is absolutely frustrating...The persecution of refugees is just the beginning. The end is already visible. We have warned you." www.blaetter.de/ausgabe/2024...
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Bracing analysis of the rise of the far-right in Germany: "there are widespread right-wing extremist networks within the security services, the police, and the armed forces. Europe-wide networks of fascists are operating unhindered. Something is brewing. If we don't react now, it will be too late."
»Wir haben vor der AfD gewarnt, als sie am Horizont auftauchte. Keine Reaktion. Im Gegenteil – ihre Vertreter:innen saßen in jeder Talkshow, bevor die AfD auch nur ein einziges Landtagsmandat hatte. Mit dem Erfolg, dass sie nun eine einflussreiche Partei ist.« www.blaetter.de/ausgabe/2024...
Rechtsextremismus: Wir haben Euch gewarnt
Ein brennendes Haus in Solingen. Eine vierköpfige Familie stirbt in den Flammen. Brandstiftung. Die Schlagzeilen sind nicht von 1993, sondern von jetzt. Schon wieder.
www.blaetter.de
November 25, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Bracing analysis of the rise of the far-right in Germany: "there are widespread right-wing extremist networks within the security services, the police, and the armed forces. Europe-wide networks of fascists are operating unhindered. Something is brewing. If we don't react now, it will be too late."
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October 30, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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This tortoise could have attended the inauguration of Grover Cleveland, if it were customary to invite Galapagos tortoises to a presidential inauguration
Cleveland is unique in U.S. history — he served two non‑consecutive terms (1885–1889 and 1893–1897), making him both the 22nd and 24th president
Cleveland is unique in U.S. history — he served two non‑consecutive terms (1885–1889 and 1893–1897), making him both the 22nd and 24th president
The beloved Galapagos tortoise named Gramma, the oldest resident of the San Diego Zoo at an estimated 141 years, has died.
Gramma the Galápagos tortoise, oldest resident of San Diego Zoo, dies at about 141
The beloved Galápagos tortoise named Gramma that was the oldest resident of the San Diego Zoo at an estimated 141 years has died. Zoo officials say she died on Nov. 20.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:04 AM
This tortoise could have attended the inauguration of Grover Cleveland, if it were customary to invite Galapagos tortoises to a presidential inauguration
Cleveland is unique in U.S. history — he served two non‑consecutive terms (1885–1889 and 1893–1897), making him both the 22nd and 24th president
Cleveland is unique in U.S. history — he served two non‑consecutive terms (1885–1889 and 1893–1897), making him both the 22nd and 24th president
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A couple of weeks behind on Off Panel, so finally listened to the Grant Morrison one. Heart-warming to hear one of the best to ever do it be both humble, excited and hooking back up with comics and falling in love.
Off Panel #526: The Sound of Comics with Grant Morrison - SKTCHD
Writer Grant Morrison joins the podcast to talk about this week’s DC/Marvel: Batman/Deadpool and their views on life and comics. Morrison discusses the rekindled flame of writing comics, how they appr...
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November 25, 2025 at 10:06 AM
A couple of weeks behind on Off Panel, so finally listened to the Grant Morrison one. Heart-warming to hear one of the best to ever do it be both humble, excited and hooking back up with comics and falling in love.
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Meet the Herbal Woman of Old St Thomas`s on the 12th and 19th December!
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#OldOpTheatre #HerbGarret #OldStThomasHospital #AtLondonBridge #OldOperatingTheatre
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November 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Meet the Herbal Woman of Old St Thomas`s on the 12th and 19th December!
For more information, please visit our website: oldoperatingtheatre.com/event-posts/...
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#OldOpTheatre #HerbGarret #OldStThomasHospital #AtLondonBridge #OldOperatingTheatre
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“Google Gemini was by far the worst. It would make up an authoritative-sounding summary with completely fake and wrong references — much more than the other chatbots. It also used a satire source as a news source.”
pivot-to-ai.com/2025/11/05/a...
This company doesn’t get nearly enough blame imo
pivot-to-ai.com/2025/11/05/a...
This company doesn’t get nearly enough blame imo
AI gets 45% of news wrong — but readers still trust it
The BBC and the European Broadcasting Union have produced a large study of how well AI chatbots handle summarising the news. In short: badly. [BBC; EBU] The researchers asked ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemi…
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November 18, 2025 at 2:38 PM
“Google Gemini was by far the worst. It would make up an authoritative-sounding summary with completely fake and wrong references — much more than the other chatbots. It also used a satire source as a news source.”
pivot-to-ai.com/2025/11/05/a...
This company doesn’t get nearly enough blame imo
pivot-to-ai.com/2025/11/05/a...
This company doesn’t get nearly enough blame imo
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The ancient Greek city of Cyrene, in Libya was founded by colonists from Thera, modern day Santorini. The story of Cyrene and how it grew rich and prosperous from Silphium trade is out now on all podcast platforms. Listen now!
#podcast #ancientgreece #silphium #asafoetida
#podcast #ancientgreece #silphium #asafoetida
November 25, 2025 at 9:29 AM
The ancient Greek city of Cyrene, in Libya was founded by colonists from Thera, modern day Santorini. The story of Cyrene and how it grew rich and prosperous from Silphium trade is out now on all podcast platforms. Listen now!
#podcast #ancientgreece #silphium #asafoetida
#podcast #ancientgreece #silphium #asafoetida
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I’ve written a special post (free) for a friend on her birthday about the story of a ship with the same name.
The museum ship HMS Caroline, the past surviving vessel that saw action at Jutland and a training school through much of the 20th Century
jerijerod14.substack.com/p/the-caroline
#history
The museum ship HMS Caroline, the past surviving vessel that saw action at Jutland and a training school through much of the 20th Century
jerijerod14.substack.com/p/the-caroline
#history
The Caroline
So I found an old notebook the other day when looking for some research notes for an upcoming article and found at the front a list of “Things to do by 2025”.
jerijerod14.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:37 AM
I’ve written a special post (free) for a friend on her birthday about the story of a ship with the same name.
The museum ship HMS Caroline, the past surviving vessel that saw action at Jutland and a training school through much of the 20th Century
jerijerod14.substack.com/p/the-caroline
#history
The museum ship HMS Caroline, the past surviving vessel that saw action at Jutland and a training school through much of the 20th Century
jerijerod14.substack.com/p/the-caroline
#history