Jamie
@vorsprungbike.bsky.social
Old skool Linux/Unix admin, bicycle nut 🚴♂️ economics junky and cat lover
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I can recommend dipping into David Lewis' book Occupied: Russian Rule in South-Eastern Ukraine. I joined a panel with David on Friday for a book launch at the University of Exeter. His research illustrates what life is like for those whose freedom has been snuffed out in Ukraine.
September 28, 2025 at 11:35 AM
I can recommend dipping into David Lewis' book Occupied: Russian Rule in South-Eastern Ukraine. I joined a panel with David on Friday for a book launch at the University of Exeter. His research illustrates what life is like for those whose freedom has been snuffed out in Ukraine.
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BBC Accused of Pro-Reform Bias as Lib Dems Launch Campaign to End ‘Wall to Wall’ Farage Coverage
They accuse the BBC of “following Farage around like a lost puppy” and have complained to Ofcom to demand fair coverage
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/09/b...
They accuse the BBC of “following Farage around like a lost puppy” and have complained to Ofcom to demand fair coverage
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/09/b...
BBC Accused of Pro-Reform Bias as Lib Dems Launch Campaign to End 'Wall to Wall' Farage Coverage
They accuse the BBC of "following Farage around like a lost puppy” and have complained to Ofcom to demand fair coverage
bylinetimes.com
September 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
BBC Accused of Pro-Reform Bias as Lib Dems Launch Campaign to End ‘Wall to Wall’ Farage Coverage
They accuse the BBC of “following Farage around like a lost puppy” and have complained to Ofcom to demand fair coverage
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/09/b...
They accuse the BBC of “following Farage around like a lost puppy” and have complained to Ofcom to demand fair coverage
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/09/b...
It's black cat day. Bob says hi
August 17, 2025 at 5:37 PM
It's black cat day. Bob says hi
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I have 45 signed copies of the DevOps Handbook to give away. DM me with a receipt for US$100 or more (any currency!) to any of the following charities supporting Palestinians dated today with your address.
projecthope.org
islamic-relief.org/appeals/pale...
unrwa.org
pcrf.net
palestinercs.org/en
projecthope.org
islamic-relief.org/appeals/pale...
unrwa.org
pcrf.net
palestinercs.org/en
Palestine Emergency Appeal
Help Save Lives in Palestine — Islamic Relief Is on the Ground Providing Life-Saving Aid. Support vulnerable families today
islamic-relief.org
August 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I have 45 signed copies of the DevOps Handbook to give away. DM me with a receipt for US$100 or more (any currency!) to any of the following charities supporting Palestinians dated today with your address.
projecthope.org
islamic-relief.org/appeals/pale...
unrwa.org
pcrf.net
palestinercs.org/en
projecthope.org
islamic-relief.org/appeals/pale...
unrwa.org
pcrf.net
palestinercs.org/en
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This 83-year-old priest has just been arrested for holding a sign which read:
“I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.”
According to Starmer’s new law, this puts her in the same category as an ISIS or Al-Qaeda terrorist, with a prison sentence of up to 14 years.
“I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.”
According to Starmer’s new law, this puts her in the same category as an ISIS or Al-Qaeda terrorist, with a prison sentence of up to 14 years.
July 5, 2025 at 3:18 PM
This 83-year-old priest has just been arrested for holding a sign which read:
“I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.”
According to Starmer’s new law, this puts her in the same category as an ISIS or Al-Qaeda terrorist, with a prison sentence of up to 14 years.
“I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.”
According to Starmer’s new law, this puts her in the same category as an ISIS or Al-Qaeda terrorist, with a prison sentence of up to 14 years.
Here's a quick guide to using FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) API integration with Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Basically, you can ask an AI agent economics questions and be reasonably sure it won't make up the answer
dev.to/vorsprung/us...
#EconSky
Basically, you can ask an AI agent economics questions and be reasonably sure it won't make up the answer
dev.to/vorsprung/us...
#EconSky
Using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to use FRED data
Using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to use Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) online database
dev.to
May 31, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Here's a quick guide to using FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) API integration with Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Basically, you can ask an AI agent economics questions and be reasonably sure it won't make up the answer
dev.to/vorsprung/us...
#EconSky
Basically, you can ask an AI agent economics questions and be reasonably sure it won't make up the answer
dev.to/vorsprung/us...
#EconSky
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listen guys stop virtue signalling, eurovision is for everyone
May 16, 2025 at 10:54 AM
listen guys stop virtue signalling, eurovision is for everyone
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🍉 Boycott Eurovision 🍉
May 17, 2025 at 2:47 PM
🍉 Boycott Eurovision 🍉
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remember! f*ck eurovision, free palestine
May 13, 2025 at 10:20 AM
remember! f*ck eurovision, free palestine
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Blanca Paloma, la primera española que firma por la expulsión de Israel de Eurovisión: la lista crece a 79 artistas
Blanca Paloma, la primera española que firma por la expulsión de Israel de Eurovisión: la lista crece a 79 artistas
La representante de España en Eurovisión 2023 se suma a la lista de artistas eurovisivos que firman una carta abierta a la UER pidiendo la descalificación de Israel del festival. Es la primera español...
www.eldiario.es
May 15, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Blanca Paloma, la primera española que firma por la expulsión de Israel de Eurovisión: la lista crece a 79 artistas
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Get Israel off Eurovision.
May 14, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Get Israel off Eurovision.
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I think Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem is probably a tough sell for Holy Father 2025, but agree that Pope Pizzaballa would cause the Internet to spontaneously combust, taking down the grid worldwide in a spasm of joy
Can we please all just get behind this man? It would heal our world.
April 21, 2025 at 8:47 PM
I think Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem is probably a tough sell for Holy Father 2025, but agree that Pope Pizzaballa would cause the Internet to spontaneously combust, taking down the grid worldwide in a spasm of joy
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“At 3C of global heating, climate damage cannot be insured against, covered by governments, or adapted to. That means no more mortgages or new real estate devt, no long-term investment, no financial stability. The financial sector as we know it ceases to function and capitalism ceases to be viable.”
Climate crisis on track to destroy capitalism, warns top insurer
Action urgently needed to save the conditions under which markets – and civilisation itself – can operate, says senior Allianz figure
www.theguardian.com
April 4, 2025 at 7:01 AM
“At 3C of global heating, climate damage cannot be insured against, covered by governments, or adapted to. That means no more mortgages or new real estate devt, no long-term investment, no financial stability. The financial sector as we know it ceases to function and capitalism ceases to be viable.”
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if any media want to do a profile about a critical tech podcast turning five years old right as the tech billionaires take off their masks and embrace the extreme right, my DMs are open
Later this month, @techwontsave.us turns five years old. It’s hard to believe I’ve been making the show for this long!
Over that time I’ve interviewed hundreds of guests to spread critical perspectives on tech far and wide — and I know it’s had an impact.
Over that time I’ve interviewed hundreds of guests to spread critical perspectives on tech far and wide — and I know it’s had an impact.
April 6, 2025 at 11:26 AM
if any media want to do a profile about a critical tech podcast turning five years old right as the tech billionaires take off their masks and embrace the extreme right, my DMs are open
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🚨 Outrage as 20 police officers break into Westminster Quaker Meeting House and arrest six. 🚨
This shocking violation of a place of worship is a direct result of crackdowns on protest and dissent - freedom of speech, assembly and democracy are at risk.🕊️
👉 www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
This shocking violation of a place of worship is a direct result of crackdowns on protest and dissent - freedom of speech, assembly and democracy are at risk.🕊️
👉 www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Quakers condemn police raid on Westminster Meeting House
Police broke into a Quaker Meeting House last night (27 March) and arrested six young people holding a meeting over concerns for the climate and Gaza.
www.quaker.org.uk
March 28, 2025 at 4:50 PM
🚨 Outrage as 20 police officers break into Westminster Quaker Meeting House and arrest six. 🚨
This shocking violation of a place of worship is a direct result of crackdowns on protest and dissent - freedom of speech, assembly and democracy are at risk.🕊️
👉 www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
This shocking violation of a place of worship is a direct result of crackdowns on protest and dissent - freedom of speech, assembly and democracy are at risk.🕊️
👉 www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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I am tired of this horseshit.
BP didn’t “go green”; it kept drilling for oil and gas in repressive petrostates and creaming billions in profits
These analysts actually believed the greenwash, and are now calling for the black pill
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
BP didn’t “go green”; it kept drilling for oil and gas in repressive petrostates and creaming billions in profits
These analysts actually believed the greenwash, and are now calling for the black pill
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
BP went green and the share price went red
The company was not rewarded for its plan to cut oil production. It’s time to trim some costs and improve returns to shareholders
www.thetimes.com
February 22, 2025 at 10:26 AM
I am tired of this horseshit.
BP didn’t “go green”; it kept drilling for oil and gas in repressive petrostates and creaming billions in profits
These analysts actually believed the greenwash, and are now calling for the black pill
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
BP didn’t “go green”; it kept drilling for oil and gas in repressive petrostates and creaming billions in profits
These analysts actually believed the greenwash, and are now calling for the black pill
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
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If it refuses to share eggs with anybody else, a goose that lays golden eggs is absolutely worthless.
www.cityam.com/james-dyson-...
www.cityam.com/james-dyson-...
James Dyson: Reeves' inheritance tax hike 'is killing the geese that lay golden eggs'
Dyson hit out at Chancellor Reeves, saying she will "kill off" British family businesses with a "vindictive" budget and tax hikes.
www.cityam.com
January 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM
If it refuses to share eggs with anybody else, a goose that lays golden eggs is absolutely worthless.
www.cityam.com/james-dyson-...
www.cityam.com/james-dyson-...
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I've written to Rachel Reeves about the financial struggles facing councils across the country & the impossible choices they're having to make. Public services have been cut to the bone & we're all feeling the impact. We need to see a wealth tax, not further cuts.
January 14, 2025 at 2:39 PM
I've written to Rachel Reeves about the financial struggles facing councils across the country & the impossible choices they're having to make. Public services have been cut to the bone & we're all feeling the impact. We need to see a wealth tax, not further cuts.
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With both Meta and X, as with Elon's attempts to undermine the state, the UK government needs to remember that it is actually, you know, a government of a nation and can just do things like this. We should be taking lessons from Brazil's approach.
BOOM: 💥
Brazil gives Meta 72 hours to explain new fact-checking policies
Brasília (AFP) – Brazil on Friday gave social media giant Meta 72 hours to explain its fact-checking policy for the country, and how it plans to protect "fundamental rights" on its platforms.
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
Brazil gives Meta 72 hours to explain new fact-checking policies
Brasília (AFP) – Brazil on Friday gave social media giant Meta 72 hours to explain its fact-checking policy for the country, and how it plans to protect "fundamental rights" on its platforms.
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
Brazil gives Meta 72 hours to explain new fact-checking policies
Brazil on Friday gave social media giant Meta 72 hours to explain its fact-checking policy for the country, and how it plans to protect "fundamental rights" on its platforms.
www.france24.com
January 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
With both Meta and X, as with Elon's attempts to undermine the state, the UK government needs to remember that it is actually, you know, a government of a nation and can just do things like this. We should be taking lessons from Brazil's approach.
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The most stressful day of the culinary year. Marmalade setting.
Get it wrong and you live with the mistake for a whole year. Every time you open a jar, spread it on your toast. You’re reminded.
This is the high-wire act of middle class life, people.
Get it wrong and you live with the mistake for a whole year. Every time you open a jar, spread it on your toast. You’re reminded.
This is the high-wire act of middle class life, people.
January 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The most stressful day of the culinary year. Marmalade setting.
Get it wrong and you live with the mistake for a whole year. Every time you open a jar, spread it on your toast. You’re reminded.
This is the high-wire act of middle class life, people.
Get it wrong and you live with the mistake for a whole year. Every time you open a jar, spread it on your toast. You’re reminded.
This is the high-wire act of middle class life, people.
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