Robin
@robingissing.bsky.social
Perpetual innovator. Used to be in HE, now in R&D - skepticism does not imply pessimism - all views my own and not my employer
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Robin
@robingissing.bsky.social
· Nov 17
Here is the Bluesky starter pack directory. You can search by keyword. Please share with everyone. 🤗
blueskydirectory.com/starter-pack...
blueskydirectory.com/starter-pack...
All - Bluesky Directory
A curated collection of all things relating to the Blue Sky social media platform.
blueskydirectory.com
This is quite useful. The inbuilt browser in the app opens the starter packs in the background handily.
I went out for a meal last night, first meal out since… June? And I’m going “probably shouldn’t have another soft drink, it’s a bit pricey” and looking around and it’s all boomers with tables piled high with food and drink. Add on to the budget announcements. It’s a wonder millennials don’t riot.
November 27, 2025 at 11:25 AM
I went out for a meal last night, first meal out since… June? And I’m going “probably shouldn’t have another soft drink, it’s a bit pricey” and looking around and it’s all boomers with tables piled high with food and drink. Add on to the budget announcements. It’s a wonder millennials don’t riot.
Some millennials like me had almost a decade of pension contributions wiped out in 2008. Now, I can’t even pay in extra making myself poorer in the process without being penalised. And yet over 65s continue to have triple lock pensions *and* are exempt from new ISA limits for continued hoarding
November 26, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Some millennials like me had almost a decade of pension contributions wiped out in 2008. Now, I can’t even pay in extra making myself poorer in the process without being penalised. And yet over 65s continue to have triple lock pensions *and* are exempt from new ISA limits for continued hoarding
I was this years old when I learned “World Wide Web Dot” has fewer syllables than “www.” This is Volkswagen all over again.
November 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
I was this years old when I learned “World Wide Web Dot” has fewer syllables than “www.” This is Volkswagen all over again.
Things I wasn't expecting to see on STV; Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United (!)
November 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Things I wasn't expecting to see on STV; Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United (!)
I ended up with a £15bn surplus, with positive markets, and an increase in vote-share. Maybe I should be Chancellor? 😅
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
Could you do better than Reeves as chancellor? Play our interactive budget game
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November 21, 2025 at 9:03 PM
I ended up with a £15bn surplus, with positive markets, and an increase in vote-share. Maybe I should be Chancellor? 😅
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
It’s James’ birthday today. Wish him happy birthday by subscribing to his weekly* newsletter.
*apart from today, when apparently having a birthday IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN ENTERTAINING INTERNET STRANGERS. Disgraceful.
*apart from today, when apparently having a birthday IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN ENTERTAINING INTERNET STRANGERS. Disgraceful.
The newsletter this year falls on my birtthday.
Should I...
a) not do a newsletter
b) do a newsletter at the weekend
c) send a newsletter that says 'it's my birthday, so no newsletter - you are welcome to validate my existence and reply with 'happy birthday' though'
Should I...
a) not do a newsletter
b) do a newsletter at the weekend
c) send a newsletter that says 'it's my birthday, so no newsletter - you are welcome to validate my existence and reply with 'happy birthday' though'
November 21, 2025 at 10:11 AM
It’s James’ birthday today. Wish him happy birthday by subscribing to his weekly* newsletter.
*apart from today, when apparently having a birthday IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN ENTERTAINING INTERNET STRANGERS. Disgraceful.
*apart from today, when apparently having a birthday IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN ENTERTAINING INTERNET STRANGERS. Disgraceful.
Reposted by Robin
“The rise in high-fronted SUVs poses a clear and growing threat to public safety, especially for children,” states the report. “With no benefit to society, it’s time for lawmakers at all levels to act.” Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com.
Cap SUV/truck hood heights. And ban unsafe designs.
Cap SUV/truck hood heights. And ban unsafe designs.
EU Must Cap SUV Hood Heights Urges Report. Crash Test Body Says Not As Simple As That
Higher fronts on cars significantly increase the death rate when pedestrians and cyclists are struck, says new report. EuroNCAP says more complex than that.
www.forbes.com
November 15, 2025 at 7:18 AM
“The rise in high-fronted SUVs poses a clear and growing threat to public safety, especially for children,” states the report. “With no benefit to society, it’s time for lawmakers at all levels to act.” Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com.
Cap SUV/truck hood heights. And ban unsafe designs.
Cap SUV/truck hood heights. And ban unsafe designs.
Austin Powers was set in 1967. If it was made today, it would be about a secret agent from 1995. Bonus fact, 1995 is when Goldeneye was released.
November 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Austin Powers was set in 1967. If it was made today, it would be about a secret agent from 1995. Bonus fact, 1995 is when Goldeneye was released.
If Pushing Daisies can return for a 3rd series, I reckon we can get Dead Like Me and Wonderfalls back, too.
November 19, 2025 at 9:38 PM
If Pushing Daisies can return for a 3rd series, I reckon we can get Dead Like Me and Wonderfalls back, too.
“It looks like you’re misusing a spreadsheet. Do you want hindering with that?”
I call it Excellie.
I call it Excellie.
November 19, 2025 at 6:32 PM
“It looks like you’re misusing a spreadsheet. Do you want hindering with that?”
I call it Excellie.
I call it Excellie.
Reposted by Robin
I wasn't celebrating that goal til it was confirmed! VAR has ruined football when it's used for decisions or not!
November 18, 2025 at 9:28 PM
I wasn't celebrating that goal til it was confirmed! VAR has ruined football when it's used for decisions or not!
Goal of the year that.
November 18, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Goal of the year that.
This SME marketing trend of the fake apology has to stop. It’s tacky, and makes me inclined to not use your product.
November 18, 2025 at 11:20 AM
This SME marketing trend of the fake apology has to stop. It’s tacky, and makes me inclined to not use your product.
The casting for the upcoming Legend of Zelda live action movie looks superb. Both Link and Zelda look exactly how I would imagine them in real life!
November 17, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The casting for the upcoming Legend of Zelda live action movie looks superb. Both Link and Zelda look exactly how I would imagine them in real life!
Everyone getting excited for Diane Morgan joining the MCU because of Philomena Cunk. But, imagine if the casting agents were like “could you play it as ‘Mandy’?” Now *that* I would pay to see. Either way; I’m glad someone as talented as DM is getting a shot at Hollywood!
November 13, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Everyone getting excited for Diane Morgan joining the MCU because of Philomena Cunk. But, imagine if the casting agents were like “could you play it as ‘Mandy’?” Now *that* I would pay to see. Either way; I’m glad someone as talented as DM is getting a shot at Hollywood!
Rage bait posts on Quality Street can get in the bin. 1.9kg tin in Denmark, £47(!) roughly about the cost that the £9.49 1981 2.5kg tin would cost you in the UK now, with inflation.
November 12, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Rage bait posts on Quality Street can get in the bin. 1.9kg tin in Denmark, £47(!) roughly about the cost that the £9.49 1981 2.5kg tin would cost you in the UK now, with inflation.
Reposted by Robin
Reposted by Robin
This clip is fascinating (must listen to entire pod later).
If you’re informed AND empathetic it’s a terrible time to be alive.
That’s explains a lot about how I’m feeling… which is better as a result of seeing this!
If you’re informed AND empathetic it’s a terrible time to be alive.
That’s explains a lot about how I’m feeling… which is better as a result of seeing this!
Great conversation with @natashadevon.bsky.social - How the Education system became a mental health crisis.
Full YouTube Premiere at 7pm.
youtu.be/308kvoBM3xw?...
Full YouTube Premiere at 7pm.
youtu.be/308kvoBM3xw?...
November 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM
This clip is fascinating (must listen to entire pod later).
If you’re informed AND empathetic it’s a terrible time to be alive.
That’s explains a lot about how I’m feeling… which is better as a result of seeing this!
If you’re informed AND empathetic it’s a terrible time to be alive.
That’s explains a lot about how I’m feeling… which is better as a result of seeing this!
Legally, I think places that serve Fish and Chips should have to declare if it is Skin on or Skin off.
November 12, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Legally, I think places that serve Fish and Chips should have to declare if it is Skin on or Skin off.
iPod Socks are back! But this time, in POG form!*
www.apple.com/newsroom/202...
*I hope this joke isn’t wasted on you folks.
www.apple.com/newsroom/202...
*I hope this joke isn’t wasted on you folks.
Introducing iPhone Pocket: a beautiful way to wear and carry iPhone
ISSEY MIYAKE and Apple today unveiled iPhone Pocket, designed to fit any iPhone as well as all pocketable items.
www.apple.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:42 PM
iPod Socks are back! But this time, in POG form!*
www.apple.com/newsroom/202...
*I hope this joke isn’t wasted on you folks.
www.apple.com/newsroom/202...
*I hope this joke isn’t wasted on you folks.
@alexfalcone.bsky.social potential new series: badly named stuff. Tooth Brush. Just the one tooth? Shouldn’t it be Teeth Breesh. No, Teethbrush. Gotta be some weird etymology there.
November 7, 2025 at 8:43 AM
@alexfalcone.bsky.social potential new series: badly named stuff. Tooth Brush. Just the one tooth? Shouldn’t it be Teeth Breesh. No, Teethbrush. Gotta be some weird etymology there.
Just watched the new Fantastic Four film. It wasn't bad, but it feels like it was missing a movie of plot. The world was lovely, and the cast great though. And yet, the film 'Tomorrowland' gets no love - which is far superior.
November 6, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Just watched the new Fantastic Four film. It wasn't bad, but it feels like it was missing a movie of plot. The world was lovely, and the cast great though. And yet, the film 'Tomorrowland' gets no love - which is far superior.