Just my opinion, and I concede I have my quirks - most gigs are spoiled by about half the people there.
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Native of County Down. More left than right. Passport collector. Fan of environmentalism, wine, good food, photos, and any day that doesn't involve work. Regard my feed as simply a jotter where I write out thoughts. I can't promise you'll learn anything.
It's been absolutely tipping down at times today, proper thundery showers. It's like the summer has broken. Back to planning a week in advance what the best day is to cut the grass.
As with most things in NI our politicians make the right noises about issues then block action to solve them. This, relating to Lough Neagh, is many levels of bad.
The media should have backed off once he'd resigned, and let the investigations into the claims against him and Cambridge failing to check his qualifications take place. It's frightening that Professor Simon Baron-Cohen, who heads up autism research at Cambridge warned of this just two weeks ago.
Was in the same restaurant as Jimmy Nesbitt tonight, and do you know what, he didn't even come over and ask for a selfie.
No no, don't you bother your head with those funny rectangular boxes, just park whenever you like.
Rome's ancient Nero's Bridge has reemerged from the Tiber River as exceptionally low water levels expose parts of the historic structure near St. Peter's Basilica.
Nero’s Bridge emerges from Tiber River as Rome faces water crisis
Rome’s ancient Nero’s Bridge has reemerged from the Tiber River as exceptionally low water levels expose parts of the historic structure near St. Peter’s Basilica.
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I was at an opticians yesterday and they were selling the Ray-Ban Pervert Glasses. I'd never gotten a close look before. They are virtually visually indistinguishable from any other pair of sunglasses unless you REALLY know what to look for. Ban them immediately, what the fuck?
“A section around City Hall was closed to traffic during a week which saw more than 1.5 million people visit the festival. The charity said the Fleadh clearly showed that putting people first in the city centre unlocked huge benefits for businesses in Belfast.” @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social #Ireland
Charity’s call to ‘put people first’ as it backs permanent pedestrianisation of parts of Belfast city centre
Belfast faces a crucial choice on pedestrianising its city centre and bus lanes
belfasttelegraph.co.uk
I've seen a couple of different local influencers on Instagram recommending using your phone's selfie camera to watch the eclipse. Your phone will focus the light onto photodiodes on the sensor and almost certainly damage it. Influencers usually aren't experts on anything except getting likes.
They're going to stuff playlists with them, aren't they, as they will have to pay them even less than they currently pay artists.
Sky News@news.sky.com · last wk.Spotify to add 'AI Persona' badges to flag AI-generated artists
I'm hearing Anthony Fauci said you definitely shouldn't look at the sun. Do with that information what you will.
"There seems, in my opinion, to be very little consideration of the environment" No shit.
There's countless research and examples about how pedestrianisation increases trade for local businesses and practically none showing the opposite. Plus it's healthier and safer without the motorised traffic.
Brent Toderian@brenttoderian.bsky.social · 2w agoKeep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY. There was also a 71% drop in air pollution. Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
Everyone saw how Belfast benefited from pedestrianisation last week. I can understand those with disabilities wondering how putting this in place permanently would affect them. Countless other small & large cities manage it . Why not ask them how they make it workable? We're not inventing the wheel.
FWIW I feel the same way about data centers. Not like they're the first commercial building in human history to come with environmental, community and resource impacts. Also not like the builders lack capital. Regulate the shit out of how they're built and make them compensate local communities.
Dmitry Grozoubinski@explaintrade.com · last wk.I know people will yell at me but: "Regulate the shit out of it and fine companies a bazillion dollars when they're negligent or willfully harmful" seems like a more sustainable position in the long term than "reject all AI on principle." I just don't think the latter argument is winnable.
talking about having an annual event in Belfast. Perhaps it could be a more general event celebrating all musical genres, something that would be a big tourist draw - something for everyone (although maybe put experimental jazz out in Dargan somewhere).
I'll save you the time, he uses AI to come up with bible passages he might be interested in.
I've never been to a Fleadh before, nor even knew what one was. I saw at least as much non-Irish traditional music on the streets as traditional. I'm presuming that's not the normal mix for Fleadhs but I'm also guessing that was part of the reason for the huge numbers of attendees. People are
For the Fladh next year can I suggest a couple of things for Translink. 1) when people plan a route on the app show them where their new stops will be rather than refer them to a general webpage (which didn't load properly on mobile!) ⬇️
The Fleadh proves we can permanently pedestrianise more streets for everyone to enjoy. I've signed the petition calling on Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to permanently pedestrianise more streets in the North - will you sign too? @actnowcampaigns.bsky.social my.actnowni.org/petitions/pe...
Sign Now: Pedestrianise Our Streets in Belfast and across the North
The Fleadh proves we can permanently pedestrianise more streets for everyone to enjoy. I've signed the petition calling on Infrastructure Minister @lizkimminssf to permanently pedestrianise more stree...
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Belfast City Council is being urged to explore the possibility of a permanent pedestrianised zone in the city centre.
‘A real step forward’: Call for permanent pedestrianised zone in Belfast city centre after Fleadh success
Discussions urged after success of Fleadh
belfasttelegraph.co.uk
There's a case to be made for crowdfunding a sub that just goes round torpedoing billionaire yachts.
Zuckerberg faces questions over why superyacht reportedly declined to help stranded boat
Small cruise ship rescued skiff in south-east Alaska even though Meta billionaire’s $300m megayacht was closer
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