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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Other than what you said, stamp duty is a killer. Why would you sell the giant mansion for a 2 bedroom unit if you're not going to actually have any extra cash afterwards?

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The US has been ignoring the use of SI since the Metric Conversion Act of 1975.

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Phew. The NHS will pay for the busted bits in that case. Glad you're mostly OK, and best of luck finding episodes of the 6 Million Dollar Man on Youtube to inspire your recovery.

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

It's been a long time since I've watched the fan-edit known as "Spice Diver" but ISTR it was an interesting blend of the theatrical release and director-disowned extended cut. www.youtube.com/watch?v=faHQ...

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Dune 1984 Alternative Edition Redux edited by Spicediver / Multiple Subs / 4K Upscaling by GW

YouTube video by GW Remasters

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Pretty sure I paid essentially $100 for Command & Conquer: Red Alert 30 years ago. RBA reckon that's the equivalent of just over $200 now. It's been the sticker price for AAA games at release forever. I was about to say I only paid $50 for the Orange Box in 2007 but that was USD, so about A$60.

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Have you given a smart trainer a go? I really struggle with the traditional style, but having something that ramps the resistance and gives me feedback and vaguely structured workouts makes it much easier for me to feel engaged. Could be a way to rebuild some fitness conveniently.

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Can you help me with getting beyond seven sidetracks deep?

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Not sure if that's your document, but 1991 was NSW, not NT. It doesn't materially change the message, but is the kind of detail that certain types might use to discredit said message. Thankfully we can summarise ~40 years of our mass shootings in a single page, suggesting gun laws have an effect.

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Charlie Stross @cstross.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Proof that Trump is chicken! Specifically, an economy class in-flight chicken parmigiana dinner.

Donald Trump in an airline meal trolley. (Probably photoshopped, might be AI, don't care: it's obviously a fake, but stands as political commentary.)

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

They're just Kavanaugh Shocks, only lasting a moment...

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

@2fbs.bsky.social , you're going to be singing this *all night*.

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

It's nice that Charlie's reached the point that he's turned Reddit into a real life version of Pratchett's Sandra Battye (from Night Watch). She's the seamstress, not the "seamstress". Next stop is needing another bank because you've filled up the first one. Best of luck Charlie!

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Quit showing off, you'll take your eye out!

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

In my defense I told Year 9 we had to improve our recycling of materials *before* I read this post.

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Pigeons are really good at defeating kings and other heads of state. That's why they're always calling coup. (Apologies to Bill Hicks for recycling that one).

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Watch out for black helicopters dude, they're watching out for people who are on to them!

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Is it one of those religions that seems to suggest killing the poor, sick and weak is a duty, like the one the bulk of the US "leaders" apparently follow? Doesn't sound like the Judaism and Christianity their respective Books describe, so I wonder what it could possibly be?

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

As a radio astronomer you should know better than to try using visual techniques when there's precipitation about (Hopefully a dad joke can provide a moment of levity).

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Have you already done the Young Ones, given Madness played two episodes (from memory)?

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

The worry is that the Bloke with the Briefcase might go back to previous weather control "thoughts": www.abc.net.au/news/2019-08... Which, to be fair to you, would still qualify as pyrotechnic.

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'We drop a bomb inside': Trump's nuclear option for hurricane control

The US President brought up the idea of dropping nuclear bombs into the eyes of hurricanes as they cross the Atlantic, according to an report from Axios.

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

The lane assist in my partner's car will actively push me across the lane if there are longitudinal marks such as patches of tar. It also has a tendency to pull the steering which feels like a flat tyre and leads to overcorrections. I've had some scary moments on country roads so off it goes.

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

How have I never realised the screw on those is 1/4" and thus compatible with a camera? Thanks for the extra dodgy hack, and I may just hunt out my dial indicator.

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Which final boss? There's one that's been removed from the beta branch because it was so disliked (the doorkeeper), so if you ran into that one it's a bit less frustrating. They're all a big challenge though, so keep plugging away and you'll get there.

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

If you need to see something that looks good, find a mirror. Take care mate.

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

To paraphrase Terry Pratchett, a Mom is not dead while her name is still spoken. Your Mom did a good job on you, may her name be spoken for a long time.

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Particularly in context of "the list" I keep being reminded of Emo Philips. If you haven't seen it then well worth a watch, if you have seen it worth watching again. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANNX...

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Emo Philips - Joke on Religion

YouTube video by Brazilian Body Art

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Ken, you're a middle aged (sorry, but it's true) white guy on the internet. Aren't you constitutionally obliged to spout off about things regardless of expertise or qualifications? (Signed, a MAWGotI from another country with no legal training)

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Looks like you've just been sitting in the driver's seat with the windows down for 10 minutes.

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Co-60 in a deep water storage environment is amazing. If you ever get a chance to tour ANSTO, take it. And it looks like you can play with X-rays to get a lovely pink as well. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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Fig. 3: Color change of cherenkov emission with varying tissue parameters. | Light: Science & Applications

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

I suspect a not insignificant part of that is various commentators not being willing to admit that a woman is capable of being independently successful in your industry. Which I'm sure Roberta Williams would find equal parts amusing and frustrating.

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

You might want to clarify that you are quite proud of your kids, or at least you seem to be on line. Because I suspect that guy is prouder of passing the screening than he is of *his* kids.

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

You've already addressed the word wrap, but perhaps a note saying Ctrl-Enter will let you add a line break might be useul. Thanks!

A modified version of the Star Trek original series title card, featuring the Enterprise above a planet. The new title reads "Yes it's a split infinitive. No, I'm not going to change it. Seriously, grammar Nazis are worse than tribbles."

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

I don't know how well known certain UK lawsuits are known in the US, but Arkell v. Pressdram has a special place for me and seems apt. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recurri...

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Recurring jokes in Private Eye - Wikipedia

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Not sure if the 47 is in response to anyone's portfolio, or a shot at Trump. Any idea?

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

I remember typing a page of random gibberish out of a magazine or book into an Apple ][e in primary school. One of the characters must have been wrong because it didn't work. Presumably it was machine code or similar, because I at least had enough BASIC to make the demo C64 at Kmart scroll "fart"

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JosABats @thejoshbanks.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Oh “it’s horses” is absolutely a thing now. I’m gonna use it all the time. Thank you for this gift.

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Sorry Charlie, can't help but feel my question may have contributed to that. May your day be blessedly free of fuckwits.

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Apologies if I've missed a previous discussion, but I thought MS Word was still the de facto standard in delivering and editing manuscripts? Have we reached a stage where the compatibility is good enough for your uses, or did you manage to talk sense into your publishers?

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

12 years ago and I still think of you every time I see those sleeping bag suits at Aldi.

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

An interesting data point: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Esd... Magnus is about 10 years past his prime but still an excellent climber. Janja is incredible. But Magnus has stated that people think he was deliberately falling to make her look good, rather than believe a woman can be that good.

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I got HUMILIATED by the Worlds Best Female Climber - Janja Garnbret

YouTube video by Magnus Midtbø

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Bah, what would an award winning professional author know about stringing words together effectively? I'm going to trust someone who didn't understand the key themes in the books and films they claim to enjoy. As an side: can we send Ewan McGregor and Liam Neeson to sort out the trade embargo?

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

When one of the titles on your promotional post suggests a more than passing familiarity with herbal recreation then I think you've failed the assignment already. Who wants to tell them what a roach is?

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

As a not-USian I beg to differ. The somewhat broken system of elections allowed a vocal minority to gain power despite the strong objections of a significant portion of the population vehemently disagreeing with the Toddler in Chief. They're being tarred with the same brush as the scumbags.

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Doing an Oblivion style remaster with updated graphics, controls, etc. could work.

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Dave Hughes @dopedsi.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Plot twist: The Bluetooth speaker is about to start playing the Apollo 10 creepy music.

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