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An absolute horrific nightmare of two AI bots caught in a loop with each other is the perfect example of the total nothingness of AI “brains”.
December 9, 2025 at 9:09 PM
An absolute horrific nightmare of two AI bots caught in a loop with each other is the perfect example of the total nothingness of AI “brains”.
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I was kind of hoping this might happen. Am I a bad person?
November 2, 2025 at 7:28 AM
I was kind of hoping this might happen. Am I a bad person?
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I see Nigel Farage is back to claiming he "predicted" the war between Russia and Ukraine in the EU Parliament, when in fact he spoke AFTER the annexation of Crimea, to defend Russia and claim it was all the EU's fault.
I did a full fact-check, with clips, here:
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f...
I did a full fact-check, with clips, here:
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f...
Fact Check: Nigel Farage on Ukraine and Putin
Podcast Episode · Quiet Riot · S1, E9 Bonus · 12m
podcasts.apple.com
October 18, 2025 at 11:27 AM
I see Nigel Farage is back to claiming he "predicted" the war between Russia and Ukraine in the EU Parliament, when in fact he spoke AFTER the annexation of Crimea, to defend Russia and claim it was all the EU's fault.
I did a full fact-check, with clips, here:
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f...
I did a full fact-check, with clips, here:
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f...
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Obviously, Rob Newman was a problem in the 1990s. And my school had a wooden board where they inscribed the names of anyone who got more than 5 GCSEs at A to C (low bar...) and I'm on there as RAMON NEWMAND. You know, that Spanish kid with the uniquely weird surname.
October 16, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Obviously, Rob Newman was a problem in the 1990s. And my school had a wooden board where they inscribed the names of anyone who got more than 5 GCSEs at A to C (low bar...) and I'm on there as RAMON NEWMAND. You know, that Spanish kid with the uniquely weird surname.
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‘Joanne has roasted Royal Park Swan in a Boston Duck infused sauce served on a bed of fresh paracetamol…’
September 25, 2025 at 7:32 AM
‘Joanne has roasted Royal Park Swan in a Boston Duck infused sauce served on a bed of fresh paracetamol…’
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A further thought on this: if I catch myself pausing on a post, and thinking about it for a moment, I often end up reposting it. Even if it's insubstantial, and even if it doesn't fit my personal brand (🤮). Because, eh, why not?
People who are stingy with their reposts are like people who never buy rounds. You don't mention it in the moment but, eventually, they stop getting invited out.
September 3, 2025 at 5:23 PM
A further thought on this: if I catch myself pausing on a post, and thinking about it for a moment, I often end up reposting it. Even if it's insubstantial, and even if it doesn't fit my personal brand (🤮). Because, eh, why not?
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Big news for Stockport.
The wait is over. The Crown will open on Friday 15th August at 12:00. Firm an orderly line there !
August 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Big news for Stockport.
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I'm in this being being quoted as my ludicrous beer writing alter ego 'Ray Bailey'.
Good to see @boakandbailey.bsky.social and @katiematherkm.bsky.social quoted in this article ! www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
‘A yorkshire pudding like a dishcloth’: how did British pub food get so grim?
For many years, UK food had a terrible reputation. Then, in the 1990s, gastropubs brought new flavours, energy and ideas. When and why did it all start to go downhill again?
www.theguardian.com
August 5, 2025 at 7:46 AM
I'm in this being being quoted as my ludicrous beer writing alter ego 'Ray Bailey'.
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Fun fact: Paul Simon was inspired to write ‘Slip Slidin’ Away’ by the episode of ‘Some Mother's Do ’Ave ’Em’ in which Frank Spencer loses control of a pair of roller skates, which Simon saw on TV while touring the UK in 1975.
July 20, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Fun fact: Paul Simon was inspired to write ‘Slip Slidin’ Away’ by the episode of ‘Some Mother's Do ’Ave ’Em’ in which Frank Spencer loses control of a pair of roller skates, which Simon saw on TV while touring the UK in 1975.
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Gloucestershire Cricket is devastated to learn of the passing of former player and Club President, David 'Syd' Lawrence MBE, aged 61.
Everyone at Gloucestershire Cricket would like to send their best wishes to David's family during this terribly sad time.
Everyone at Gloucestershire Cricket would like to send their best wishes to David's family during this terribly sad time.
June 22, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Gloucestershire Cricket is devastated to learn of the passing of former player and Club President, David 'Syd' Lawrence MBE, aged 61.
Everyone at Gloucestershire Cricket would like to send their best wishes to David's family during this terribly sad time.
Everyone at Gloucestershire Cricket would like to send their best wishes to David's family during this terribly sad time.
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Is a tram really just a bus that can't turn left?
In Defence of Trams
More than buses that can't turn left.
jonn.substack.com
June 21, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Is a tram really just a bus that can't turn left?
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it's kind of wild that tottenham hotspur threw a bigger parade than the us military
June 15, 2025 at 2:04 AM
it's kind of wild that tottenham hotspur threw a bigger parade than the us military
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I'm going to give credit for my interest in buildings to @rowsto.bsky.social. When we were students together about 30 years ago he once said, casually: “This is an early example of Palladian architecture...” And I thought “Now, whatever the fuck that means, it's a very interesting sentence.”
May 26, 2025 at 5:00 AM
I'm going to give credit for my interest in buildings to @rowsto.bsky.social. When we were students together about 30 years ago he once said, casually: “This is an early example of Palladian architecture...” And I thought “Now, whatever the fuck that means, it's a very interesting sentence.”
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weapons-grade morons
May 3, 2025 at 3:27 PM
weapons-grade morons
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A list of characters played by Elvis Presley during his movie career. Toby Kwimper is my favourite, but I also like when they give him a name that sounds like someone who worked with my dad at British Cellophane, e.g. Ted Jackson.
April 21, 2025 at 5:16 AM
A list of characters played by Elvis Presley during his movie career. Toby Kwimper is my favourite, but I also like when they give him a name that sounds like someone who worked with my dad at British Cellophane, e.g. Ted Jackson.
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Nick Stapleton (An investigative journalist, broadcaster and BAFTA-winning producer)
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Bluesky: @nickstapleton.tv
#BlueSkyWins
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Bluesky: @nickstapleton.tv
#BlueSkyWins
April 13, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Nick Stapleton (An investigative journalist, broadcaster and BAFTA-winning producer)
leaves X (4.101 followers)
Bluesky: @nickstapleton.tv
#BlueSkyWins
leaves X (4.101 followers)
Bluesky: @nickstapleton.tv
#BlueSkyWins
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Ok, I’ve seen enough. This is the best thing I’ll ever watch on the internet. (Also, I’ve clearly failed as a father. Could have put my time to so much better use…)
Double-decker electric “garden bus” from 1960s England.
Double-decker electric “garden bus” from 1960s England.
March 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Ok, I’ve seen enough. This is the best thing I’ll ever watch on the internet. (Also, I’ve clearly failed as a father. Could have put my time to so much better use…)
Double-decker electric “garden bus” from 1960s England.
Double-decker electric “garden bus” from 1960s England.
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Re: risk aversion... “If I experience the slightest financial shock – an unexpected bill, for example – I completely flip out, and revert to being an anxious child. Even if, once I’ve taken a breath and counted to ten, I can easily afford to deal with it.”
precastreinforced.co.uk/2024/08/25/t...
precastreinforced.co.uk/2024/08/25/t...
The self-loathing of the working class writer
I’d have been shy about calling myself a ‘working class writer’ a decade or so ago. Which is ridiculous, with hindsight – because what else am I?
precastreinforced.co.uk
March 9, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Re: risk aversion... “If I experience the slightest financial shock – an unexpected bill, for example – I completely flip out, and revert to being an anxious child. Even if, once I’ve taken a breath and counted to ten, I can easily afford to deal with it.”
precastreinforced.co.uk/2024/08/25/t...
precastreinforced.co.uk/2024/08/25/t...
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I've got two books of ghost stories and weird stories, each of which has a bunch of great reviews.
They're available in paperback and as eBooks via Amazon:
• Municipal Gothic www.amazon.co.uk/Municipal-Go...
• Intervals of Darkness www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DDR8X9QY
They're available in paperback and as eBooks via Amazon:
• Municipal Gothic www.amazon.co.uk/Municipal-Go...
• Intervals of Darkness www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DDR8X9QY
February 26, 2025 at 10:42 PM
I've got two books of ghost stories and weird stories, each of which has a bunch of great reviews.
They're available in paperback and as eBooks via Amazon:
• Municipal Gothic www.amazon.co.uk/Municipal-Go...
• Intervals of Darkness www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DDR8X9QY
They're available in paperback and as eBooks via Amazon:
• Municipal Gothic www.amazon.co.uk/Municipal-Go...
• Intervals of Darkness www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DDR8X9QY
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Spending the afternoon in a pub with 11 people who were all conceived from the same donor as me. Intensely weird. Also kind of cool.
January 18, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Spending the afternoon in a pub with 11 people who were all conceived from the same donor as me. Intensely weird. Also kind of cool.
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Well, this is a first: I've stayed at this house on more than one occasion. Soon to be for sale, I gather.
January 15, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Well, this is a first: I've stayed at this house on more than one occasion. Soon to be for sale, I gather.
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“Did you do any sabotage or destruction of enemy factory plant, war material, communications, etc., when employed on working-parties or during escape? (Give details, places and dates.)” “YES CEMENT IN FEED PIPES SAND IN MACHINE BEARINGS OIL REFINERY IN BLECHHAMMER PERSISTENTLY” Go on Gramps! 2/2
January 8, 2025 at 8:37 PM
“Did you do any sabotage or destruction of enemy factory plant, war material, communications, etc., when employed on working-parties or during escape? (Give details, places and dates.)” “YES CEMENT IN FEED PIPES SAND IN MACHINE BEARINGS OIL REFINERY IN BLECHHAMMER PERSISTENTLY” Go on Gramps! 2/2
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Chas and Dave are the only people in the history of the world who put their heads through a seaside photo comedic stand and look exactly the same as they did beforehand.
December 22, 2024 at 11:48 PM
Chas and Dave are the only people in the history of the world who put their heads through a seaside photo comedic stand and look exactly the same as they did beforehand.