Tom Gleeson
@tggleeson.bsky.social
Datasmith (retired) same handle on the Bird Site.
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Tom Gleeson
@tggleeson.bsky.social
· Jul 1
As per tradition, a cat picture for the first post on a new platform. Biscuit aka Ginger Puss
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🎶Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk
I'm a leadership challenger, no time to talk🎶
I'm a leadership challenger, no time to talk🎶
November 13, 2025 at 7:51 PM
🎶Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk
I'm a leadership challenger, no time to talk🎶
I'm a leadership challenger, no time to talk🎶
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November 13, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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I am *thrilled* to say that @wired.com has republished this story from thereengineer.pro, bringing to to an even wider audience! 💪
www.wired.com/story/let-th...
www.wired.com/story/let-th...
November 13, 2025 at 3:31 PM
I am *thrilled* to say that @wired.com has republished this story from thereengineer.pro, bringing to to an even wider audience! 💪
www.wired.com/story/let-th...
www.wired.com/story/let-th...
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If you know anyone who is still a staunch Trump supporter, even after all this, I would keep them away from any kids this Thanksgiving.
November 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
If you know anyone who is still a staunch Trump supporter, even after all this, I would keep them away from any kids this Thanksgiving.
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Germany will build a database of young people detailing their fitness, aptitude and outlook to help it pick whom to draft should the country be attacked.
Germany’s Answer to Its Conscription Dilemma: a Database on Young Men Fit for War
European countries are grappling with how to repopulate their armed forces under pressure from Washington and an expansionist Russia.
on.wsj.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Germany will build a database of young people detailing their fitness, aptitude and outlook to help it pick whom to draft should the country be attacked.
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All 18-year-old German men will be summoned to medical inspections to determine their fitness to serve in the military under a deal struck between the country’s ruling parties. on.ft.com/3Xehlsh
November 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
All 18-year-old German men will be summoned to medical inspections to determine their fitness to serve in the military under a deal struck between the country’s ruling parties. on.ft.com/3Xehlsh
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EU UK reset 🇬🇧🇪🇺 #EUreset
👉 EU has its mandate now
👉 UK has a new House of Lords report asking for clarity from Starmer government on goals
By @chrishorseman.bsky.social
👉 EU has its mandate now
👉 UK has a new House of Lords report asking for clarity from Starmer government on goals
By @chrishorseman.bsky.social
EU member states approve mandate for UK reset talks - Borderlex - European trade policy
EU member states formally approved a negotiating mandate for reset talks with the UK on food standards and emissions pricing.
f.mtr.cool
November 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM
EU UK reset 🇬🇧🇪🇺 #EUreset
👉 EU has its mandate now
👉 UK has a new House of Lords report asking for clarity from Starmer government on goals
By @chrishorseman.bsky.social
👉 EU has its mandate now
👉 UK has a new House of Lords report asking for clarity from Starmer government on goals
By @chrishorseman.bsky.social
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Dan Hannan was born in Peru.
November 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Dan Hannan was born in Peru.
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There is no earthly reason why this abomination should have ever been conceived, let alone developed and marketed. And even less rational justification for it being so unfathomably delicious or utterly addictive.
It is crack in a bottle and must be regulated, before the whole country is lost to it.
It is crack in a bottle and must be regulated, before the whole country is lost to it.
November 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
There is no earthly reason why this abomination should have ever been conceived, let alone developed and marketed. And even less rational justification for it being so unfathomably delicious or utterly addictive.
It is crack in a bottle and must be regulated, before the whole country is lost to it.
It is crack in a bottle and must be regulated, before the whole country is lost to it.
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Vaccines save lives.
“… the promise of nasal vaccines is that they could induce mucosal immunity along with a systemic immune response.”
“… the promise of nasal vaccines is that they could induce mucosal immunity along with a systemic immune response.”
Will nasal vaccines consign injections to history?
Nasal vaccines could offer protection against airborne pathogens at their point of entry into the body.
www.nature.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Vaccines save lives.
“… the promise of nasal vaccines is that they could induce mucosal immunity along with a systemic immune response.”
“… the promise of nasal vaccines is that they could induce mucosal immunity along with a systemic immune response.”
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If he does run I really hope his campaign slogan is "Chaos with Ed Miliband".
Verdict of one Labour grandee I just bumped into: “Ed Miliband is the person most likely to be the most next Prime Minister”.
November 13, 2025 at 1:14 PM
If he does run I really hope his campaign slogan is "Chaos with Ed Miliband".
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This isn’t even the stuff they’re trying to actually stop from getting out.
November 12, 2025 at 10:59 PM
This isn’t even the stuff they’re trying to actually stop from getting out.
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Nov. 13, 1925: A Charleston dance contest in front of St. Louis City Hall.
November 13, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Nov. 13, 1925: A Charleston dance contest in front of St. Louis City Hall.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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JESUS CHRIST IN RICHMOND PARK: ORIGINAL UPLOAD
YouTube video by JAGGL113
youtu.be
November 13, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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November 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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TV conspiracies: we’ve hacked their computers but they’ve perfectly cleaned up the evidence!
Real conspiracies:
To: conspirator
From: famous person
Attachment: evidence.png
Real conspiracies:
To: conspirator
From: famous person
Attachment: evidence.png
November 12, 2025 at 8:19 PM
TV conspiracies: we’ve hacked their computers but they’ve perfectly cleaned up the evidence!
Real conspiracies:
To: conspirator
From: famous person
Attachment: evidence.png
Real conspiracies:
To: conspirator
From: famous person
Attachment: evidence.png
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NEW: Keir Starmer spoke to his senior No 10 team this morning and said briefings against ministers are “completely unacceptable” and would bring consequences, No 10 say. He was “assured that no No 10 staff briefed against ministers” and accepted this assurance.
November 13, 2025 at 12:24 PM
NEW: Keir Starmer spoke to his senior No 10 team this morning and said briefings against ministers are “completely unacceptable” and would bring consequences, No 10 say. He was “assured that no No 10 staff briefed against ministers” and accepted this assurance.
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A place so desolate and terrible Tipperary people named it after Limerick
This was sent to me and captures Limerick Junction perfectly - bucketing down and the rain to Cork is late. #Speirgorm
November 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
A place so desolate and terrible Tipperary people named it after Limerick
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Luxury homes are transforming Nigeria’s skyline - and raising concerns in a country grappling with a severe housing shortage. Read more: https://bloom.bg/47C68HU
📷: Taiwo Arifayan/Bloomberg
📷: Taiwo Arifayan/Bloomberg
November 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Luxury homes are transforming Nigeria’s skyline - and raising concerns in a country grappling with a severe housing shortage. Read more: https://bloom.bg/47C68HU
📷: Taiwo Arifayan/Bloomberg
📷: Taiwo Arifayan/Bloomberg
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EVs to start paying London congestion charge next year on.ft.com/3LAz6PS
EVs to start paying London congestion charge next year
TfL says changes needed to ensure scheme remains effective at managing traffic
on.ft.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:07 PM
EVs to start paying London congestion charge next year on.ft.com/3LAz6PS
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Part of me is still sad we called them Police & Crime Commissioners. Rather than Sheriffs.
Police and crime commissioners to be abolished, government to announce
Police and crime commissioners to be abolished, government to announce
System introduced in 2012 across England and Wales has faced criticism from police chiefs
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UK politics live – latest updates
The controversial system of police and crime commissioners is to be abolished by the government, the Guardian has learned.
Under the system, introduced under the Conservatives, all 43 police forces covering local areas across England and Wales had to answer to an elected official. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Part of me is still sad we called them Police & Crime Commissioners. Rather than Sheriffs.
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Daft idea now abandoned. What a waste of everyone's time.
BREAKING Home Office is about to announce that police and crime commissioners are to be scrapped..
Established in 2012 by Theresa May, Labour has never been a fan of the PCC system…they’ll be replaced in 2028 by policing mayors & local policing boards ..
Established in 2012 by Theresa May, Labour has never been a fan of the PCC system…they’ll be replaced in 2028 by policing mayors & local policing boards ..
November 13, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Daft idea now abandoned. What a waste of everyone's time.
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Brunel was just dialling in his station designs when got to this one, wasn’t he?
www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/transpo...
www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/transpo...
North Northumberland station waiting room set to reopen after push for more train services
Work to reopen a North Northumberland station waiting room is set to begin in summer 2026.
www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Brunel was just dialling in his station designs when got to this one, wasn’t he?
www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/transpo...
www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/transpo...