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Uncletimrob
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I'm a nearly 70 year old Aussie - immigrated in 1964.

I'm a Maths and Physics teacher, and outside work my passions are photography, ham radio, astronomy and birds - as well as calling out obscene politics.
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uncletimrob.bsky.social
Some good news!
www.commondreams.org/news/trump-1...
Comparing Trump Admin to Ministry of Truth in Orwell's 1984, Judge Orders Slavery Exhibits Restored | Common Dreams
On Presidents Day, a federal judge compared the Trump administration removing displays about slavery from a historical site in Philadelphia to the actions of the propaganda agency in George Orwell's d...
www.commondreams.org
February 18, 2026 at 2:55 AM
uncletimrob.bsky.social
Quite amusing!
www.tomshardware.com/speakers/in-...
In a blind test, audiophiles couldn't tell the difference between audio signals sent through copper wire, a banana, or wet mud — 'The mud should sound perfectly awful, but it doesn't,' notes the exper...
Who knew listening to a banana sounded so good?
www.tomshardware.com
February 17, 2026 at 10:58 PM
uncletimrob.bsky.social
Sounds like a good idea - it'll be interesting to see how it works out.
www.politico.eu/article/eu-p...
EU Parliament blocks AI tools over cyber, privacy fears
AI features on EU devices sent data to cloud, prompting the Parliament’s IT support to switch them off.
www.politico.eu
February 17, 2026 at 9:23 PM
uncletimrob.bsky.social
Well worth a read if you are interested in energy transition.
www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2026...
Why some are hailing SA renewables as a model for the world
Despite its small population, SA is widely seen as a demonstration of what renewables can mean for people in industrialised democracies.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
February 17, 2026 at 8:59 PM
uncletimrob.bsky.social
I'm yet to be convinced that we'll have people on the moon in 3 years.
Maybe I'm just a cynic when it comes to Musk and what he stands for......
www.theguardian.com/science/2026...
Musk changes course on Mars quest and shoots for moon – again
Moon was a distraction and Mars the goal for billionaire SpaceX chief – could Trump have influenced his U-turn?
www.theguardian.com
February 17, 2026 at 7:32 AM
uncletimrob.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Why Marco Rubio’s ‘reassuring’ speech to Europe was nothing of the kind | Nathalie Tocci
After JD Vance’s frontal attack in Munich last year, the secretary of state’s tone seemed almost soothing. That’s just a new Maga trap, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2026 at 11:04 PM
uncletimrob.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Trump’s Obama and Bad Bunny posts crystallize his political philosophy | Sidney Blumenthal
Maga is a recapitulation of the dark side of American history that cohered into nativist nationalism a century ago
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2026 at 11:03 PM
uncletimrob.bsky.social
Some questions still need to be asked and answered - such as what content is "illegal" - but this requirement might not be a bad thing.
Also, unfortunately the best way to detect AI is using AI so that aspect may be very difficult to achieve effectively.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
India cuts takedown window to three hours for YouTube, Meta, X and others
Critics worry the rules would be a compliance challenge for tech platforms and could expand censorship.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 16, 2026 at 6:49 AM
uncletimrob.bsky.social
A nice story!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Boys have adventure of a lifetime filming BBC's Lord of the Flies
The cast say they made friends for life during the filming of the new BBC One series.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 15, 2026 at 8:17 AM
uncletimrob.bsky.social
Dusky Moorhen - Brisbane.
#birds
February 15, 2026 at 5:13 AM
uncletimrob.bsky.social
Purple Swamphen - Brisbane.
#birds
February 15, 2026 at 5:10 AM
uncletimrob.bsky.social
Australian Hardhead - Sherwood Arboretum, Brisbane.
#birds
February 15, 2026 at 5:09 AM
uncletimrob.bsky.social
Firstly a home made mirror box and then a photo taken through it with a sepia mirror.
February 15, 2026 at 5:05 AM
uncletimrob.bsky.social
I hope they are correct, but the trumper seems to believe that he will be in for at least another term.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Democrats seek to reassure Europe about post-Trump America
Opposition politicians flocked to a summit in Munich to offer an alternative to America First - and stake a claim as future party leaders.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 15, 2026 at 4:23 AM
uncletimrob.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
X: Why are so many organisations leaving?
Many organisation have recently announced that they will no longer be posting on their X accounts.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 15, 2026 at 4:21 AM
uncletimrob.bsky.social
Interesting snippet about birds landing at the end of the article - not sure how it relates to the main article which is well worth a read.

johnmenadue.com/post/2026/02...
Environment: The energy transition is underway – nuclear is not part of it
Nuclear is going nowhere, fossils are facing a bleak future and renewables are surging to the future. A Rich Polluter Profit Tax and an Excess Profit Tax would raise over US$1 trillion each year.
johnmenadue.com
February 15, 2026 at 12:57 AM
uncletimrob.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
An ‘impossible’ situation or ‘unhinged’ police? Inside the chaos at Sydney’s anti-Herzog protest
Police have defended their actions after Monday’s protest. Here’s how the night played out
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:39 PM
uncletimrob.bsky.social
On the 14th of February 1966 ....

www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Australia marks 60 years since switching to decimal currency
Six decades ago, Australia swapped its old currency for dollars and cents. A catchy jingle sung by a cartoon character named Dollar Bill helped the country adapt.
www.abc.net.au
February 13, 2026 at 10:40 PM
uncletimrob.bsky.social
Who would have guessed that this would happen, given trump's maniacal international policies?

Answer - well probably anyone in any position of power in another country.

www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
German chancellor eyes European nuclear shield in call for reset with US
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reveals Berlin has begun confidential talks with France about a European nuclear deterrent, saying the region has to become stronger in order to reset its relationship...
www.abc.net.au
February 13, 2026 at 8:37 PM
uncletimrob.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Seven of my relatives were killed in Gaza. For me, Herzog’s visit was never an abstract debate | Shamikh Badra
Australia stands at a crossroads as it rolled out the red carpet for some, while greeting others with batons
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:12 AM
uncletimrob.bsky.social
This looks like an interesting camera!
Optimised for astrophotography.

explore.omsystem.com/au/en/om-3-a...
explore.omsystem.com
February 13, 2026 at 1:10 AM
uncletimrob.bsky.social
Who's paying him?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Trump revokes landmark ruling that greenhouse gases endanger public health
The White House calls it the largest deregulation in US history, but environmentalists say it will prove costly for Americans.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 11:46 PM
uncletimrob.bsky.social
Did Grace tame bring the Aussie of the Year awards into disrepute?
No - she was expressing her opinion in a country that professes to value free speech.
johnmenadue.com/post/2026/02...
Grace Tame, free speech and the return of political punishment
Calls to strip Grace Tame of her Australian of the Year award over her protest speech highlight a troubling slide towards political punishment and selective free speech.
johnmenadue.com
February 12, 2026 at 9:45 PM
uncletimrob.bsky.social
But --- But --- I'm not a racist.
Its just that "Whites are a dying Minority"
And, I'm a white wealthy male and don't like us whiteys being discriminated against.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Elon Musk posted about race almost every day in January
Many social media posts by Tesla CEO on his platform are indiscernible from those of white supremacists, say experts
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:41 PM
uncletimrob.bsky.social
Why am I not surprised to read this?
There is never an excuse for police thuggery...
Lack of communication?
Perhaps, but more likely they were told to by someone else.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Officer gave men permission to pray before they were removed from rally, police say
A group of Muslim men had already received police permission to worship during a Sydney protest before they were disrupted mid-prayer by officers, NSW Police Force confirms.
www.abc.net.au
February 12, 2026 at 8:24 PM