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@ferrabee.bsky.social
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I am a change management consultant. I only write here about things that make me laugh. Didn’t come here for an argument. Sorry. 🇨🇦 🇬🇧 ⚽️ #books Also, if you’re not sure if I am being serious, I am not.

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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 4h
So... Quentin Tarantino is 63... older than me. But he's got dark hair and dark eyebrows. Right. #grahamnorton
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 12h
BREAKING NEWS: (But does it include the 40lbs headdress she wore to he wedding?) www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...
cbc.ca
A new doll has come: Céline Dion is the latest Barbie, but fans quibble over likeness | CBC News
Already a bestselling recording artist, Grammy and Juno award winner and musical icon, Canadian singer Céline Dion is adding a new accolade to her shelf: Collectible Barbie doll.
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Someone has woken up. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
bbc.co.uk
Gianni Infantino: Fifa president apologises over World Cup move but told he must do more
President Gianni Infantino apologises to the Fifa Council for his World Cup sell-off plan - but is asked to go further.
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Dinner party from hell.
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
I'm starting to worry I'm just jealous.
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Ultimate sacrifice is an interesting option.
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Has UK and European football become boring? A story with no plot. A never ending stream of indistinguishable faces.
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
I don't know why we're talking about Ukraine and natural disasters when this is happening? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Inside Brooklyn novelty shop at centre of 'surreal' row with Kelly Clarkson over mechanical bird
Art of Play says its staff have been threatened after the singer complained online about how she was treated.
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Do you remember when newspapers had to publish things that were true? Good times.
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
I notice how swift he is in supporting Russia and it makes me wonder...
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
I mean... www.cnn.com/2026/10/11/p...
cnn.com
Trump considering firing Kimberly Guilfoyle after reports of misconduct, source says | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump is weighing whether to dismiss Kimberly Guilfoyle from her position as US ambassador to Greece after a string of reports about misconduct, a person familiar with the matter said...
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Yes. Been there recently. It become like being in safari: trying to spot humans in the wild.
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
I was a sub once. It's the great pleasure of the job... not having people killed... but winding up journos.
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Oh... There's proper football on again!
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
A bit weird, no? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Anthropic bans users from being 'cruel' to its AI systems
The firm said users can no longer engage in "sustained and needless" abusive behaviour towards the tech.
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Great speech. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Labour sees off Green challenge to win Holborn by-election
Labour's Sagal Abdi-Wali beats Green Party leader Zack Polanski to hold the north London seat.
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Alan Jagolinzer @jagolinzer.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Call for Papers, Cambridge Disinformation Summit, 23-25 Mar 2027. Research on incentives or power infrastructures that support malign cognitive influence or disinformation campaigns. To submit a paper, see the Summit's webpage and hit the Call for Papers tab: www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/events/cambr...
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
I want go to a gig next month. The tour stops at the O2 - cheapest ticket: £283 The next week I can catch it in Dublin: €53 !
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Of course, it's not as good as their profile of Jaquelyn Smith from Charlie's Angels. But almost.
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
There's a good sketch from the conference in the Garudian today.
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Brutal. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
MPs call for investigation after Howard Lutnick-Jeffrey Epstein whistleblower dies
Simon Andriesz said he felt let down by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority before his death last month.
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Like triffids.
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
I'm not a big fan of Chelsea but this is an impressive story. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
bbc.co.uk
Chelsea news: Cesar Azpilicueta - clawed my way to the top but need a break
Cesar Azpilicueta says it is time to move to "a different stage of life" following a glorious 20-year playing career, notably captaining Chelsea to several titles.
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Canada: we're proud of some weird shit.
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Good. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
London mayor calls for government to speed up e-bike regulations
Lord Khan waiting another two years or so for regulation over e-bike schemes is "not good enough".
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Undone by a football team. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Chris Mason: Why Andy Burnham's about-turn on Manchester City matters
The prime minister's comments on Man City were revealing on several levels - and leapt on by many in football, the BBC's political editor writes.
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This is so dystopian that I can't even read it. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
China has cracked down on AI relationships. Is it ahead of the game?
Beijing has cracked down on AI chatbots that can replicate human relationships. Experts are asking if this is the right thing to do.
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Easy. They'll never speak of it again. Move on to next pearl-clutching worry...
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I love how bi*chy head-bangers can be. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Slipknot reveal world tour with Marilyn Manson as support act
The heavy metal band will be joined by the US rock musician during their London show.
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Why do USA fans cheers when non-Americans mess up in international sports?! It's golf, for Chris' sake!
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
:) www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
'It's a brutal adjustment': How to cope when your child goes to university
Parents say social media groups and tracking apps are feeding their anxiety about children who have recently gone to uni.
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I wrote this thing that you might like. www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-i...
linkedin.com
"Is what I do who I am?"
Of course it's not, you say. That's the immediate reaction, and most people would stand by it.
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Humans are weird. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Classy or classist? How bare nails became a hot issue
Bare nails - or nails that appear that way - are a growing trend. But is it as innocent as it seems?
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I think this is good news. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
bbc.co.uk
Premier League joins top European leagues in call for reforms to way Fifa is run
The Premier League joins three of its top European counterparts in calling for "fundamental" reform of the way that world football's governing body Fifa is run.
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I recommend middle aged men read a book called The Middle Passage - and they all snigger at the title. While I don't love O Canada (prefer the French language version)... I think The Northwest Passage would be too sniggerfull. Besides, O Canada is still better than God Save the King!
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The USA is a weird place that is currently in a very weird place. Messy like a hormonal teenager's bedroom.
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Consequences? Others would get points deducted. And have done in the past. Somehow I doubt City will face that.
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Total madness. One day we'll look at this like the tulip market. giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
giftarticle.ft.com
Goldman reaped more than $200mn in fees from hedge fund Situational Awareness
Barely two-year-old AI-focused investment firm became biggest client of Wall Street bank’s prime brokerage unit
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Sorry. Late entry from the Tele. More scrounger outrage. (Unless it's me.)
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
And this is in the other. Same front page.
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Love the Times. This is in one corner...
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
New PM tackling big question.
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Tedious people.
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I saw something about talking to ADHD kids that is probably relevant. It said ask questions that align to how they think: - What irritated you the most at school today? - What part made you happiest? - Did anything happen that surprised you? - What are you most looking forward to now?
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Occasionally I feel compelled to bow to a spasm of writing. This one took more drafts that I would have liked. Let me know what you think. www.linkedin.com/pulse/indust...
linkedin.com
Industrial psychology may have the answers you need
LONDON – ‘Industrial psychology’ is a pair of words that people feel they know, but can’t quite put their finger on. And that’s not surprising.
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
The real competition this year is who can get relegated.
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Really? I mean... really? Not and extra questionnaire: 1. Are you a sissy? apnews.com/article/test...
apnews.com
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Is it not simply people who are looking for an excuse to explain why they haven't personally received all the gifts that the country's folklore promises?
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Super weird. Doubling down on a proven failure. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
cbc.ca
As Carney's popularity soars, Conservatives weigh what to do about their own leader | CBC News
A number of Conservative MPs have soured on Pierre Poilievre as leader, but despite this growing angst, his position is relatively secure because there is no strong appetite to oust him and choose som...
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Compulsive Communicator @ferrabee.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
I'd always understood the secret to enjoying Eurovision was to not take it seriously at all.
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