Tshepo Mashile
@tshepomashile.bsky.social
Wine | ChemEng | Travel | Politics | Trying to overextend myself a little less while enjoying the Cape scenery.
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the zoomers have rebranded vacation
July 3, 2025 at 12:47 PM
the zoomers have rebranded vacation
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People think I'm biased against Jeff Bezos, but here's Sartoria F. Caraceni, widely considered one of the best bespoke tailoring houses in the world, commenting on Bezos's wedding suit.
"The most terrible, frightening, horrible tuxedo ever seen in my life. I'm really suffering"
"The most terrible, frightening, horrible tuxedo ever seen in my life. I'm really suffering"
![A comment from Sartoria F. Caraceni on Instagram. It reads: "The most terrible, frightening, horrible tuxedo ever seen in my life. Omg .. [face palm emoji]. Elegance is not an empty word. I can't stand it. Really suffering ..."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ks3gpa6ftoyaq7hmf6c4qx4c/bafkreihem37yhyk32qv6m7r7oodhuibzqvdqx7ccuckof3uh7c3kjsyuta@jpeg)
June 29, 2025 at 5:54 AM
People think I'm biased against Jeff Bezos, but here's Sartoria F. Caraceni, widely considered one of the best bespoke tailoring houses in the world, commenting on Bezos's wedding suit.
"The most terrible, frightening, horrible tuxedo ever seen in my life. I'm really suffering"
"The most terrible, frightening, horrible tuxedo ever seen in my life. I'm really suffering"
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“Independence day is canceled because of fear of secret police raids” is really a level of on the nose political symbolism you just can’t make up.
LA Times - Several communities in Los Angeles County have called off or postponed their previously scheduled Independence Day and July events, citing resident safety amid ongoing immigration enforcement raids.
Fear of immigration raids force the cancellation of several July festivities in Los Angeles
Here are some of the July festivities that have been canceled in Los Angeles out of fear over immigration raids.
www.latimes.com
June 28, 2025 at 7:51 PM
“Independence day is canceled because of fear of secret police raids” is really a level of on the nose political symbolism you just can’t make up.
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The singularity is awesome
June 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The singularity is awesome
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We’ve bombed Iran. And dismantled our joint terrorism task force. And sent a third of the FBI to help ICE. And gutted the National Security Council. And a drunk guy is in charge at the pentagon. And our intelligence allies probably won’t share intel with us. Because people couldn’t vote for a woman.
June 22, 2025 at 12:24 AM
We’ve bombed Iran. And dismantled our joint terrorism task force. And sent a third of the FBI to help ICE. And gutted the National Security Council. And a drunk guy is in charge at the pentagon. And our intelligence allies probably won’t share intel with us. Because people couldn’t vote for a woman.
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Another Persian phrase for describing a messed up situation (a shitshow) is khar tu kharé. It means "there's a donkey inside another donkey."
June 22, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Another Persian phrase for describing a messed up situation (a shitshow) is khar tu kharé. It means "there's a donkey inside another donkey."
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A Persian phrase used when nothing makes sense any more is sag mizane, gorbe miraghse. It means “the dog is playing an instrument and the cat is dancing.”
June 21, 2025 at 6:43 PM
A Persian phrase used when nothing makes sense any more is sag mizane, gorbe miraghse. It means “the dog is playing an instrument and the cat is dancing.”
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And, yes, as people have astutely pointed out: Mayor Vaughn was re-elected in JAWS 2, because of course.
In honor of JAWS, one of the few, rare, "perfect movies," here is a reminder that America decided to elect its own Mayor Larry Vaughn.
June 20, 2025 at 11:03 PM
And, yes, as people have astutely pointed out: Mayor Vaughn was re-elected in JAWS 2, because of course.
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The US has denied the visas of all 12 members of the Senegalese women’s basketball team who were scheduled to travel to the country as part of their preparation for the Afrobasket tournament that begins in August. Afrobasket is also the African qualifiers for the Olympics.
#wnba
#wnba
June 19, 2025 at 11:22 AM
The US has denied the visas of all 12 members of the Senegalese women’s basketball team who were scheduled to travel to the country as part of their preparation for the Afrobasket tournament that begins in August. Afrobasket is also the African qualifiers for the Olympics.
#wnba
#wnba
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Someone stop feeding the NYT AI bot speeches by Henry Kissinger, it’s losing its mind
June 20, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Someone stop feeding the NYT AI bot speeches by Henry Kissinger, it’s losing its mind
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I'm working up a proposal for a book on human use and misuse of the deep sea, and I just need to share one little deep-sea mining related fact with you all:
Ea-nāṣir sourced his copper from an ancient hydrothermal vent associated with the Samail Ophiolite.
Don't be like Ea-nāṣir.
Ea-nāṣir sourced his copper from an ancient hydrothermal vent associated with the Samail Ophiolite.
Don't be like Ea-nāṣir.
June 19, 2025 at 3:34 PM
I'm working up a proposal for a book on human use and misuse of the deep sea, and I just need to share one little deep-sea mining related fact with you all:
Ea-nāṣir sourced his copper from an ancient hydrothermal vent associated with the Samail Ophiolite.
Don't be like Ea-nāṣir.
Ea-nāṣir sourced his copper from an ancient hydrothermal vent associated with the Samail Ophiolite.
Don't be like Ea-nāṣir.
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Tucker Carlson is not redeeming himself. He’s a shithead doing what he always could have done and didn’t because it wasn’t profitable for him.
June 18, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Tucker Carlson is not redeeming himself. He’s a shithead doing what he always could have done and didn’t because it wasn’t profitable for him.
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@stephanienolen.bsky.social's piece on the destruction of the South African biomedical research effort by the Trump Administration is a must-read. Please circulate. This is a disaster for South Africa AND the world. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/17/h...
South Africa Built a Medical Research Powerhouse. Trump Cuts Have Demolished It.
www.nytimes.com
June 17, 2025 at 10:27 AM
@stephanienolen.bsky.social's piece on the destruction of the South African biomedical research effort by the Trump Administration is a must-read. Please circulate. This is a disaster for South Africa AND the world. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/17/h...
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my kid brother casually walking into the kitchen to get a snack while me and all my cousins sat outside watching my uncle and aunt having a fistfight
June 17, 2025 at 8:31 AM
my kid brother casually walking into the kitchen to get a snack while me and all my cousins sat outside watching my uncle and aunt having a fistfight
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I did an event in DC & there was a party for donors etc after. Was talking to 2 ppl & I said "Things are so bad." They said "No this is how it is. Things swing one way, then another. It's normal."
That's when I realized why Dems are toothless. They have no idea what this is. Frogs boiling in water.
That's when I realized why Dems are toothless. They have no idea what this is. Frogs boiling in water.
June 16, 2025 at 2:09 PM
I did an event in DC & there was a party for donors etc after. Was talking to 2 ppl & I said "Things are so bad." They said "No this is how it is. Things swing one way, then another. It's normal."
That's when I realized why Dems are toothless. They have no idea what this is. Frogs boiling in water.
That's when I realized why Dems are toothless. They have no idea what this is. Frogs boiling in water.
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Day 2 of the manhunt for the Trump voters who murdered a Democratic politician in cold blood. Those cops are just having such a hard time catching that schlubby boomer who did it you guys. The delay has nothing to do with the fact that he has multiple sympathizers working in the police departments.
"His wife, Deb Boelter, is the city clerk-treasurer in Winsted. The family’s commitment to public service also extends to his son and daughter, who are both are police officers. His son serves on the Golden Valley department and his daughter serves on the Minneapolis department."
June 15, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Day 2 of the manhunt for the Trump voters who murdered a Democratic politician in cold blood. Those cops are just having such a hard time catching that schlubby boomer who did it you guys. The delay has nothing to do with the fact that he has multiple sympathizers working in the police departments.
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My sister was on a plane from Cairo to Athens, and she was the only black African on the plane, with a lot of Americans and people from other countries. Tell me why one of the Americans said, 'I guess there's no ICE here' when she took her seat. You Americans are never beating the allegations 🤬🤬
June 15, 2025 at 9:19 AM
My sister was on a plane from Cairo to Athens, and she was the only black African on the plane, with a lot of Americans and people from other countries. Tell me why one of the Americans said, 'I guess there's no ICE here' when she took her seat. You Americans are never beating the allegations 🤬🤬
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I just got back home to finally sit down and watch the parade footage and it’s 100x more embarrassing than I expected. I totally forgot the weak nations that do these spend decades perfecting them. It looked like if Fyre festival did North Korea.
June 15, 2025 at 5:58 AM
I just got back home to finally sit down and watch the parade footage and it’s 100x more embarrassing than I expected. I totally forgot the weak nations that do these spend decades perfecting them. It looked like if Fyre festival did North Korea.
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I see we're filing and uploading stories on Friday, scheduling them to run over the weekend
Planes roared over D.C. on Saturday, tanks rolled along the National Mall, brass bands resounded and thousands of soldiers marched past cheering crowds, as the Army put on the largest show of military might in the capital in more than three decades. wapo.st/4dYFOck
June 15, 2025 at 12:46 AM
I see we're filing and uploading stories on Friday, scheduling them to run over the weekend
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My Girl-Temptations
I’ll Be Around-Spinners
Giving Him Something He Can Feel-En Vogue
Weak-SWV
Under the Boardwalk-Drifters
I Can’t Wait Another Minute-Hi-Five
Have You Seen Her-Chi-Lites
Yours-Shai
And since I just visited White Sands where the music video was filmed, Water Runs Dry - Boyz II Men
I’ll Be Around-Spinners
Giving Him Something He Can Feel-En Vogue
Weak-SWV
Under the Boardwalk-Drifters
I Can’t Wait Another Minute-Hi-Five
Have You Seen Her-Chi-Lites
Yours-Shai
And since I just visited White Sands where the music video was filmed, Water Runs Dry - Boyz II Men
Singing groups used to be a staple in R&B music. Blends of voices and personalities were plentiful and abundant. Now, they still exist but are far more rare.
For Day 14 of the #BlackMusicMonthChallenge, share a jam (or two, or three) from your favorite R&B group(s) of any era.
For Day 14 of the #BlackMusicMonthChallenge, share a jam (or two, or three) from your favorite R&B group(s) of any era.
June 14, 2025 at 6:58 PM
My Girl-Temptations
I’ll Be Around-Spinners
Giving Him Something He Can Feel-En Vogue
Weak-SWV
Under the Boardwalk-Drifters
I Can’t Wait Another Minute-Hi-Five
Have You Seen Her-Chi-Lites
Yours-Shai
And since I just visited White Sands where the music video was filmed, Water Runs Dry - Boyz II Men
I’ll Be Around-Spinners
Giving Him Something He Can Feel-En Vogue
Weak-SWV
Under the Boardwalk-Drifters
I Can’t Wait Another Minute-Hi-Five
Have You Seen Her-Chi-Lites
Yours-Shai
And since I just visited White Sands where the music video was filmed, Water Runs Dry - Boyz II Men
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I have a lot of things to say about this but they're best expressed by the following: lol. Also, potentially, lmao.
FYI...
"The woman said of the “refugees”: “They were understanding that they would be arriving here for complete assistance. People thought they would be arriving at a house, a job, medical insurance, and other things. It isn’t that way at all."
www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/af...
"The woman said of the “refugees”: “They were understanding that they would be arriving here for complete assistance. People thought they would be arriving at a house, a job, medical insurance, and other things. It isn’t that way at all."
www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/af...
'No food, job or phones': Afrikaner 'refugee' family 'stranded' in US
American Dream? An Afrikaner 'refugee' family has been left without assistance, including food, after arriving in the US...
www.thesouthafrican.com
June 12, 2025 at 3:20 PM
I have a lot of things to say about this but they're best expressed by the following: lol. Also, potentially, lmao.
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BREAKING: South Africa wins the World Test Championship against Australia, its first major cricket title in 27 years.
South Africa wins the World Test Championship, its first major cricket title in 27 years
South Africa has won the World Test Championship against titleholder Australia by five wickets after knocking off the last 69 runs required on the fourth morning of the final in London.
bit.ly
June 14, 2025 at 11:55 AM
BREAKING: South Africa wins the World Test Championship against Australia, its first major cricket title in 27 years.
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Finally! South Africa win the Test Championship, with a five wicket victory over Australia.
South Africans are going to be extremely happy 🇿🇦🏏
South Africans are going to be extremely happy 🇿🇦🏏
June 14, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Finally! South Africa win the Test Championship, with a five wicket victory over Australia.
South Africans are going to be extremely happy 🇿🇦🏏
South Africans are going to be extremely happy 🇿🇦🏏
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They’re doing dompass now. Apartheid South Africa tips its hat.
June 14, 2025 at 7:51 AM
They’re doing dompass now. Apartheid South Africa tips its hat.