Silent Stars
@markbrophy.bsky.social
On a darkling plain. Movies, music, politics, tech, football, photos, outdoors. Pfp: me wearing a giant crown with an arrogant expression. Banner: a still from the 80s arcade game, Battle Zone.
If we have to do this we should make cuts only in areas that will directly affect those proposing it. So no more bin collections, turn off the street lights, abolish the police, that kind of thing. Just to concentrate their minds as to whether this is something they really want.
Terminally von der Leyen@ciaran.operationglad.io · 3d ago"we should build an army by creating a society no one would want to defend"
I, a journalist, am saddened to see you, the general public, make your focus about my recent deceased colleague his reprehensible published work and public pronouncements rather than his private interactions with myself
The BBC's capture by right wing figures at the highest level means their phoney commitment to 'balance' involves cranks getting air time to 'rebut' anything they disagree with, whether they have any expertise in the subject or not
Michael E. Mann@michaelemann.bsky.social · last wk.I was not informed by the BBC that they would have a right wing political figure or lobbyist on after me to rebut what I said. The individual in question went on to spout lies about China, etc. to distract attention from the Trump administration's assault on climate action. This is unacceptable.
Post the first album you ever bought
GT @granitetide.bsky.social · last wk.Post the first album you ever bought this is the earliest one i remember buying with my own money these back-to-back bangers must have left an impact on me: 2-14 Josh Wink – Higher State Of Consciousness 2-15 Wildchild – Renegade Master 2-16 Goldie – Inner City Life
UEFA spokesperson Dietmar Fumm said to reporters "This decision effectively signals that Gianni Infantino is an enemy of world football". tl;dr: FIFA "foe" - Fumm
There probably was someone called Emily Wilson who wrote a critical review of Nolan’s Odyssey, but most of what we now think of as “Wilson’s review’ is probably the result of codifying a long tradition of anonymous Bluesky posting.
Company man Liam Rosenior had a reasonable reputation before he went to Chelsea, btw. Well done everyone.
It's these people's dream isn't it? Instead of going to Tuscany, imagine if Tuscany came here
Roland Smith@rolandmcs.bsky.social · last wk.Nighty night.
Surely this is the realm of medical research rather than pseudo-investigative journalism? This is "I do my own research" transcribed to TV
Scott Bryan@scottygb.bsky.social · last wk.Channel 4 has announced documentary “The Great ADHD Myth?” It “seeks to determine whether ADHD is a genuine neurodevelopmental disorder, or a social construct.”
Is #nufc transfer policy focused purely on providing fans with songs to sing? First, Alalalaladji Bamba, now: Horni Horni Horni. We should remember this hasn't worked out before. Remember Hot Dog Jumping Frog Albert Luque?
Every commentator saying too many kids go to university has to tell their own kid to not do a degree
For the FIFTEEN MILLIONTH time-NEVER apologise to these people, for ANYTHING. they can smell weakness. it’s how they got Corbyn and it’s how they’ll get you.
Top of the Pops (28th July 1983). The Lotus Eaters are in at number 25 with The First Picture of You.
How many principles of Bingham's definition of the rule of law does this judicial power violate? To my count is 6 out of 8 1. The accessibility of the law: the law must be accessible and so far as possible intelligible, clear and predictable. /1 www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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I think we should have these 5 podiums (podia?) at the Olympics
Ouranocracy@ouranocracy.bsky.social · 2w agoHesiod (contemporary or earlier than Homer) also divides history into material-based ages (gold, silver, bronze, heroic, and iron) but the Trojan War takes place in the Heroic Age, not the Bronze Age.
it's not just that means testing unfairly gatekeeps care from people on the edges of the economic goldilocks zone. the logic ripples out through culture and influences how we talk about poverty, race, and disability. we do not talk about helping people without first talking about who not to help.
I want a historically accurate Scrooge in which the Turkey is played by a sparrow
mattie lubchansky@mattielubchansky.com · 2w agoso of course we ALL know and love the character of ebeneezer scrooge. but imagine, if you will, a story in which we learn about what he was like, perhaps, in christmases PAST. too hard to do, i agree! but luckily the dreamweavers in hollwood california have prepared yet another gossamer confection,
"it's a bit late" from a PM who achieved office... on Monday, 3 days ago
Sky News@news.sky.com · 2w ago'£50 doesn't even buy a meal': What people think of Burnham's electricity VAT cut
Lashing myself to my theater seat during the third hour of The Odyssey to resist the siren song of the urinal.
Wrote about Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey and what we risk when we think we can break the invisible contract to our advantage www.welcometohellworld.com/to-think-tha...
To think that you can break the world
Zack Budryk on Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey
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If things aren't the "best thing since AI" then it is quite obviously inferior to sliced bread for a start.
Owen Boswarva@owenboswarva.bsky.social · 2w ago"AI is likely the most significant technology in human history," says Kanishka Narayan MP, the UK's new Minister for Artificial Intelligence, in a Linkedin post www.linkedin.com/posts/kanish... #techpolicy #AIpolicy #PPEOxford #koolaid
Burnham needs to accelerate the work on decoupling energy from gas wholesale prices so people see the benefits of the green transition in their pockets.
Andrew Fisher@fisherandrew79.bsky.social · 2w agoScrapping Digital ID is a good thing - a 20 year long policy grift in search of a problem. It's good to scrap VAT on electricity bills, as a) electricity is essential; and b) it mildly eases cost of living pressures. But energy bills could still rise later in year depending on Trump/Iran.
Leaving beautiful Dundee this afternoon for the Granite City! I'll be talking about #StudioGhibli at The Lemon Tree in #Aberdeen - and I think we can fit a few more people in. Tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-art-hi...
The Art History of Studio Ghibli
Discover more from Studio Ghibli’s art, taking inspiration from mystical qualities and traditions from Japanese culture. Followed by Q+A
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In 1994 I lived in East Anglia at the seaside, sharing a house with my pal Steve. We were young men, out on the lash every night. #nufc played their first game in Europe since losing to Bastia in 1977. It wasn't on national TV, or radio, and it was too far to listen on North East regional radio.
I've been composing myself for this all day, so here goes: When Kevin Keegan signed for Newcastle I was in Wales on holiday with my parents. It happened so quickly, the first story in the papers about it were while we were away. His first game against QPR was the day we travelled back. #nufc
