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Darren Ratcliffe
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Football, music, politics, travel and beer. A bit gay. 52 countries and counting.
I braved the storms in Belfast and did some grafiti whilst a man from Ulster took a photo.

Here’s some more photos…

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January 26, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Good morning 🫡

Looking forward to the new year? I am 😎

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Superstition
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January 6, 2025 at 8:10 AM
I absolutely can, and absolutely am popping to Brussels for Moules-Frites for half a day and hitting country 53.

One of my favourite films growing up… Herbie.
December 31, 2024 at 6:41 AM
Korean sticky beef for tea 😎
December 22, 2024 at 10:08 AM
I’m just reading about Gisèle Pelicot. What a remarkably brave woman she is.

I can’t even begin to comprehend what she and her family have been through.

Crazy to think there could be 30 other families out there living with a rapist.
December 19, 2024 at 7:54 PM
Great end of the day album.
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Small Changes
Michael Kiwanuka · Album · 2024 · 11 songs
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December 5, 2024 at 5:42 PM
Commentators happy
Ref happy
Scouse fans happy

What could have been with that final attack. Whistle blown too soon.

Still, I’ll take the point against a great Liverpool side. #nufc
December 4, 2024 at 9:30 PM
First #hyrox session at the new gym. Not done a lot of cardio whilst doing #CrossFit so it was a bit of a shock.

More like I was used to at Sweat Shed and I think I held my own. So, happy.

Main focus is dropping 28lbs now.
December 3, 2024 at 7:26 AM
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Massive away win for the little fella.
December 2, 2024 at 1:38 PM
I’ve passed it so many times but never been in Ca Phe Viet in Ancoats so went in for the first time today.

The staff were friendly and the food was great.

I will certainly be back 🇻🇳
#ancoats #manchester #foodporn
November 29, 2024 at 7:55 PM
I went to bed after the Stones goal and thought there would be more.

Another good win for #oafc and closing the gap on the goal difference.

Barnet seem to be getting over their wobble… let’s see what happens to York.
November 27, 2024 at 6:12 AM
I'm doing a review of BlueSky.

What do you think so far in terms of the quality of content and interactions you've been receiving?

Is there anything you'd change or like to see more of?

What do you think in comparison to Twitter / X?

Let me know and I will try my best to include your thoughts.
November 26, 2024 at 2:05 PM
Very poor defending of that corner. #nufc
November 25, 2024 at 8:13 PM
Crazy that this has over 2.2 million signatures… more crazy when you consider about 30m people vote.

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Call a General Election
I would like there to be another General Election. I believe the current Labour Government have gone back on the promises they laid out in the lead up to the last election.
petition.parliament.uk
November 25, 2024 at 4:49 PM
My post on LinkedIn last week about splitting up Google got picked up by LinkedIn news and for me, I got a fair number of views and interactions!

I've nothing interesting to say this week though so it won't be repeated.

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November 25, 2024 at 10:24 AM
I’m quite distraught to report that the app for my robot Hoover has been deleted from the App Store and now will no longer work.

Thank the Lord for Black Friday.

Have a good week everyone.
(Half day for me)
November 25, 2024 at 7:51 AM
Game is off 👎 #oafc
November 23, 2024 at 10:51 AM
Good morning #oafc fans.

Let’s hope Rochdale end up as miserable as the weather this morning.

What are your predictions?

Rochdale 1 - 3 Oldham
November 23, 2024 at 7:45 AM
Those of you who have been stupid enough (like me) to brave the ice rink that is #Manchester - I salute you.

Seven almost slipped in incidents for me… but didn’t go over 🥶

Should have worked from home.
November 22, 2024 at 9:05 AM
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We just refreshed our how-to guide:
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November 21, 2024 at 8:21 PM
It’s a bit wintery…
November 21, 2024 at 6:56 PM
Could splitting Chrome from Google reshape the web for the worse? Dive into the DOJ’s bold plans for fairer competition. 🌐

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Darren Ratcliffe on LinkedIn: If you haven't already heard, Alphabet (the company that owns Google) has…
If you haven't already heard, Alphabet (the company that owns Google) has been told it must dispose of Google Chrome to provide fairness in the search market.…
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November 21, 2024 at 1:36 PM
More and more of my followers on Twitter are following me back, so thanks!

It’s going to take a while to build engagement up but so far so good!
November 21, 2024 at 12:02 PM
I refuse to accept that the cheapest of cheese slices in a supermarket aren’t the best.

(Other than on cheese on toast)
November 21, 2024 at 10:07 AM