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Aktoman

@aktoman.bsky.social
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Scourge of scoundrels. I work in FE (I like job, so not talking about work here). I used to hike regularly (see old blog aktoman.blogspot.com). Too many interests to summarise here.

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Aktoman @aktoman.bsky.social · 5h
Oonaversally good www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Helen Keen's It Is Rocket Science - Series 2 - Episode 1 - BBC Sounds
Are there civilisations on other planets, and, if so, why do they never call?
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Every Film Now @everyfilmnow.bsky.social · 9h
The first trailer for Greta Gerwig’s ‘NARNIA: THE MAGICIAN’S NEPHEW’ has been released. In theaters next February. #Narnia #GretaGerwig
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Tank Archives @tankarchives.bsky.social · 8h
An order to design a tank was given by Italian General Julio Martini #OTD in 1915. This work eventually led to the creation of the FIAT 2000 heavy tank. This was an advanced tank for its time, but it was finished way too late to see battle in the First World War. #tanks #history #WWI #WW1
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The Museum of English Rural Life (MERL) @themerl.bsky.social · 12h
Today is Ada Lovelace Day, a celebration of women in STEM. In our latest blogpost, our librarian Claudia celebrates the history of women dairy scientists and explores their representation in our collections. merl.reading.ac.uk/news-and-vie...
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Women in dairying: from dairymaids to leading scientists
A journey along our library's shelves reveals the changing role of women in dairying and cheesemaking, from the Middle Ages to the present day.
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Aktoman @aktoman.bsky.social · 9h
Post-dinner learning youtu.be/8l_FsYLLFgY?...
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Buford's Cavalry At Gettysburg: How were they equipped?
YouTube video by 11th OVC
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Aktoman @aktoman.bsky.social · 10h
UK and German governments plan to use Shetland spaceport www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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UK and German governments plan to use Shetland spaceport
SaxaVord in Unst is the UK's first fully-licensed spaceport.
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Aktoman @aktoman.bsky.social · 10h
Think I’ll keep my current 2021 Apple TV. I use it daily to watch YouTube and handy for streaming channels as interface is crisp. Vs switching to TV and then Sky and then providers. The cost is just too much for what I use it for. No trickledown to f&f this time.
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Aktoman @aktoman.bsky.social · 11h
Ready for the Ambassador’s Reception
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Aktoman @aktoman.bsky.social · 14h
NHK World Avocado ripeness study youtu.be/dwqTD753n9o?...
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Aktoman @aktoman.bsky.social · 15h
Lunchtime viewing NHK World: horseback archery youtu.be/ZfCWEcPS1Wg?...
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Aktoman @aktoman.bsky.social · 18h
Wowser. Looking good.
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Aktoman @aktoman.bsky.social · 18h
Google search:
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Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 19h
⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️ Strong winds across northwest Scotland Wednesday 1000 – 1900 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware⚠️
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Picture This Scotland @74frankfurt.bsky.social · 18h
Bus shelter at Kirivick, Isle of Lewis. Pic: Chris Downer
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Aktoman @aktoman.bsky.social · 18h
Breakfast learning youtube.com/watch?v=QMIY...
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How to Drive a Sherman Tank
YouTube video by National Museum of Military Vehicles
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Aktoman @aktoman.bsky.social · 19h
BBC Sounds puts the name of the main character as the series author.
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Aktoman @aktoman.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
www.hebrides-news.com/new-stornowa...
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New Stornoway ferry passenger gangway due to go out to tender
News reports from the Outer Hebrides including Western Isles weather and travel, CalMac ferries and Loganair updates, community events, local achievements, and Hebrides News funeral notices
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Aktoman @aktoman.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
There’s work on a linkspan for the new cruise-ship deep water harbour. There’s even a contract for the old Calmac no 1 pier’s linkspan. www.govmarket.uk/contract/con...
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Construction of Reinforced Concrete Overslab at Stornoway Harbour No 1 Pier Linkspan Approach
Wallace Stone LLP awarded a contract to Lewis Builders ltd for the construction of a reinforced concrete overslab to strengthen the existing reinforced concrete pier slab at Stornoway Harbour's No 1 P...
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Aktoman @aktoman.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
It means if you are a foot passenger, you have to walk off the car ramp after walking down steep steps. You may have your bags couriered or carry them yourself. Mobility issues? Queue for the few small lifts and crew to help you. Demeaning much?
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Aktoman @aktoman.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Chillaxing www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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In Our Time - Thomas More's Utopia - BBC Sounds
How the description of a fictional island has fascinated readers for centuries.
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Aktoman @aktoman.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Almost heard this in there after ; and :
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Princess Bride: You Keep Using That Word
ALT: Princess Bride: You Keep Using That Word
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Aktoman @aktoman.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Winding down on a dreich day www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Word of Mouth - Where Did Punctuation Come From? - BBC Sounds
Michael Rosen discovers punctuation through the ages with writer Florence Hazrat.
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Aktoman @aktoman.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Me making “eee” and “ooo” sounds at a CAD tutorial during my hols. I’ve dropped link into team chat.
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Aktoman @aktoman.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Doesn’t look to be the same Stefan.
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Aktoman @aktoman.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Is the Stefan being mentioned he of CNC Kitchen? youtube.com/watch?v=979_...
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Meet Layerling Free Browser Based CAD that EXTENDS Tinkercad! 🚨
YouTube video by HL ModTech
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Aktoman @aktoman.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
The Old Gang
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Tibor M. Kalman @kalmantibs.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Today's headline from the forest district of Lubliniec, Silesia, southern Poland 🇵🇱. "Beavers Gnawed Through Sign Warning of Beaver-Inflicted Damage." 😳🤣🦫 📷 Bartosz Fent | Nadleśnictwo Lubliniec
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Digital Brain @yourdigitalbrain.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Gentoo penguins propose with pebbles. If she accepts the stone, the bond is sealed or strengthened, so Edinburgh Zoo scatters colored pebbles every breeding season for males to court their mates.
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Delthia Ricks @dricks.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Severe #longCovid now linked with differences in lung and mouth microbiomes👇
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Aktoman @aktoman.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Checked my Audible library, narrated by Bernard Cribbins. 14th October is 100 years since book first published.
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Aktoman @aktoman.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
After dinner viewing youtube.com/watch?v=NUIO...
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Top 10 Most Anticipated Games From Asia at SPIEL Essen ' 26 - with Mike DiLisio
YouTube video by The Dice Tower
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Aktoman @aktoman.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
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Geoffrey, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Butler
ALT: Geoffrey, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Butler
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FRANCE 24 English @en.france24.com · 12/10/2026
US federal agents raid home of Democratic congresswoman and Trump critic Ilhan Omar
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US federal agents raid home of Democratic congresswoman and Trump critic Ilhan Omar
US federal agents on Monday launched a raid on ‌the Washington home of Democratic representative Ilhan Omar, an outspoken critic of US President Donald ⁠Trump, officials said. The raid followed a criminal fraud ‌investigation into the Somali-born lawmaker's immigration paperwork submitted by her late father when she ⁠was a child, Fox News reported.
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Aktoman @aktoman.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Gene mutations www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Bone Stories - Series 1 - Irish Giant - BBC Sounds
Ben Garrod explores the truth about Irish Giants in the first of five stories about bones.
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Mr Benn @thebowlerhatman.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Wow!!! What a Fabulous birthday card!! So happy to get this. I am so happy to connect with so many people who grew up watching Mr Benn. He was the best, wasn't he?
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Buckinghamshire Archives @bucksarchives.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Have you ever wanted to decipher historic handwriting? We’re running two workshops on palaeography, the art of reading historical documents! Spaces are limited, so make sure you book yours by heading to histfestbucks.co.uk
The Buckinghamshire History Festival logo with the following text below: ‘An Introduction to Palaeography / Aylesbury Library / 4/11/26, 13:00 – 15:00 / 18/11/26, 14:00 – 16:00 / histfestbucks.co.uk’. To the right of the image is a close up photograph of a document with fairly complex handwriting.
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National Theatre of Scotland @ntsonline.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
✈️ Oh dearie me! We’re flying high as today’s the day of the UK Theatre Awards, and The High Life is nominated for Best Musical Production 🎉 Congratulations on the nom and best of luck to the team for the awards later today. We've got everything crossed!
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Aktoman @aktoman.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Just a sample of BBC Sounds week www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Winnie-the-Pooh by AA Milne - 1.Visiting - BBC Sounds
In which the bear goes visiting and gets into a tight place.
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Aktoman @aktoman.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
“Ruin” ??
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Aktoman @aktoman.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
It is the comments. I don’t know where they checked. Maybe IMDb ?
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Aktoman @aktoman.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Reminded me of the Not the Nine O’Clock News skit … youtu.be/FU-tuY0Z7nQ?...
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Not The Nine O'Clock News - Hand built, by.........
YouTube video by BadBunny
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Aktoman @aktoman.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Ooh, Safari on my iPhone has a limit of 500 open tabs. Better find some to close.
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Nina Willburger @drnwillburger.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
We all need a timeline cleanse, so here is the most adorable #chess piece ever! A knight, made of antler. Dating 11/12th century. Found at the Burgstein, Lichtenstein-Holzelfingen. 📷️ me
A carved chess piece representing a knight, depicted in an abstract, stylized form with a triangular head, amd wide circular eyes,. The figure has a hunched, cylindrical body and is displayed on a dark surface with an other game pieces and a die nearby.
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Aktoman @aktoman.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
StuG life youtube.com/watch?v=AABR...
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One Artillery Piece for the Road! - StuG III - Nazi Rearmament 09
YouTube video by World War Two
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Aktoman @aktoman.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
There lots of authors that I don’t read/listen to. Everyone has different tastes for their downtime.
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Ashmolean Museum, Oxford @ashmoleanmuseum.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
This Late Iron Age cast dragonesque brooch features a complicated design with schematic animal heads at either end and a yin-yang in the centre. Dragonesque brooches were made from around 75–175 CE in Roman Britain.
A late Iron Age dragonesque brooch
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Aktoman @aktoman.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
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Mrs Slocombe: And I Am Unanimous In That
ALT: Mrs Slocombe: And I Am Unanimous In That
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Aktoman @aktoman.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Be selective. I like some according to mood, so currently have 4 active. A factual (Mythica), a fiction (Maigret) and a couple of easy listening to help me sleep (Old Harry’s Game, and the BBC Terry Pratchett series). Many others to listen to in future.
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Eric Lang @ericlang.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Come join us! Ask some spicy questions you think I've never been asked before (Keep it family friendly and professional, please :) )
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Aktoman @aktoman.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Four more Maigret audio books to finish from the discounted bundle I bought from Audible earlier in year.
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