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Ian Blackburn @ion65.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Apple Workout Buddy (just announced at #WWDC) sounds horrible to me. Honestly that sort of “you smashed it" motivation is very subjective and doesn’t work for me; I want details on how well I am executing a structured set, not that I’ve got a PR (never a training target) or what my avg HR is #Apple

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Ian Blackburn @ion65.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Let’s say you’re a British citizen who has been outspoken, on social media and elsewhere, about your pro-Palestinian or anti-Trump views. Would it be a foolish idea to travel to the US right now? “I wouldn’t say ‘don’t come,’ but I’d say evaluate your risk” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

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Keep calm (but delete your nudes): the new rules for travelling to and from Trump’s America

Many people have decided a trip to the US isn’t worth the risk after recent border detentions. But if you are going, what do you need to know? Immigration lawyers explain it all

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Michael Spicer @michaelspicer.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

black mirror exclusive

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Ian Blackburn @ion65.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

AI company logos look like buttholes. The Zune logo, when flipped, says something different. A Brazilian Institute of Oriental Studies is a stylized pagoda sillhouetted against the setting sun. Not! A history of anatomical logos 😂 velvetshark.com/ai-company-l... velvetshark.com/ai-company-l...

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Ian Blackburn @ion65.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Morten Morland’s Times cartoon: April 11, 2025 - The Times and The Sunday Times

A four-panel political cartoon satirizes Donald Trump. In the first panel, he stands beside a blue-and-white porcelain vase and says, “Now is a good time to buy a dustpan and brush!” In the second panel, he smugly pushes the vase off its pedestal. In the third panel, Trump stands passively as the vase lies smashed, and sycophantic onlookers cheer, shouting phrases like “AMAZING!”, “Correct EVERY TIME!”, “How does he do it?”, and “Genius.” In the final panel, Trump walks away saying, “My friends will clean up…” as his supporters, one in a red MAGA hat, sweep and clean up the broken pieces while others count money.

The cartoon satirizes Trump’s tendency to create crises and then either be praised for predicting them or leave others to clean up the mess.

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Ian Blackburn @ion65.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Frank seemed happy with the goal last night 😂 #PUSB

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 05/04/2025

Schumer: "They've actually put tariffs on penguins but not Putin."

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Satan’s Niece @krissychula.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

This is high art

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Ian Blackburn @ion65.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Unbelievably my Tesco grocery bill is at least 50% higher than its ever been this week! They tell me “that’s how tariffs work”. Hogwash! I’m putting the tariff up to 65% with immediate effect. Also noticed many other suppliers are ripping me off with the same trade deficit! More to come…

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Ian Blackburn @ion65.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Just realised I have spent loads of money at Tesco over the years but they have never bought anything from me which means there is a massive trade deficit so I am hitting them with a 50% tariff immediately. That’ll show em. #Trump #Tariffs

Humorous image of a sign saying I’m putting a 50% tariff on Tescos

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Ian Blackburn @ion65.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Another example of crazy conspiracy theories ignoring science and truth. “The seed oil scare is all just gossip. It’s not based on any good science at all.” www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

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RFK Jr says they are poisoning us, influencers call them unnatural – but what is the truth about seed oils?

The common cooking ingredient has sparked fierce debate since the US health secretary urged people to avoid it

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Ian Blackburn @ion65.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Great to hear Frank is loving it at Cov 👍 #PUSB (though maybe not surprising given the run we are on)

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Wes Smith Ω 🧢 @wessmith123.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

I don’t think I’ve ever heard Pete Buttigieg call something an “epic fuck-up”. The incompetence of Pete Hegseth and the entire Trump administration is staggering. #Resist

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Ian Blackburn @ion65.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Live video of Pete Hegseth admitting he is a "nobody". #FoxNews #Hegseth @theatlantic.com #MikeWaltz

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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget what Trump did.

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born miserable @bornmiserable.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Pete Hegseth just added me to a Signal chat group called “Nuclear Code Bros 🇺🇸💪😘”

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Ian Blackburn @ion65.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

I’d think very hard about travelling to the US now. Scratch that - I’m not going! It’s not worth it. www.theverge.com/policy/63426...

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Is it safe to travel with your phone right now?

Know your rights, but also minimize your risk.

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Ian Blackburn @ion65.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

After two severe brain hemorrhages in 2005, Edwyn Collins was unable to walk, speak, read, or write. Incredibly through rehabilitation, musical therapy, and family love he makes music again - not just any music, but great music! @edwyncollins.bsky.social www.edwyncollins.com/news/nation-...

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NATION SHALL SPEAK UNTO NATION — OUT NOW! — Edwyn Collins

AVAILABLE ON LP, CD AND DSPs 14th March 2025

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Ian Blackburn @ion65.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

ChatGPT analysis of @begriffis.bsky.social chart - Coventry dominated with xG (3.37 vs 0.66) and 63.5% field tilt - Pressing intensity (PPDA 9.8 vs 16.3) forced Sunderland errors - 251 passes in the opposition half vs 127 for Sunderland - Clinical finishing and aggressive play sealed a 3-0 win #PUSB

A detailed football match report graphic for Coventry City 3-0 Sunderland (Championship, 15 March 2025). Includes pass maps for both teams, shot map, game control index, defensive actions, and key stats. Coventry dominated possession, xG, and field tilt, highlighting their control and attacking threat. Data via Opta & @BeGriffis

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Ian Blackburn @ion65.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

It’s rediculous how Apple find ways for me to part with my money 🤑 #PUSB

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Ian Blackburn @ion65.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Derby game (via ChatGPT from the graphic): - Dominated possession (67.3%) but lacked penetration. - More xG (1.04 vs. 0.94) but failed to convert. - Strong midfield passing but ineffective in final third. - Derby defended deep & hit on the break. - We controlled but lacked cutting edge. #PUSB

Derby vs Cov Match report from @BeGriffis. Derby County 2-0 Coventry City (Championship, 11 March 2025)

Match report graphic displaying key stats and visuals:
• xG: Derby 0.94 - Coventry 1.04
• Possession: Derby 32.7% - Coventry 67.3%
• Field Tilt: Derby 37.8% - Coventry 62.2%
• Passes in Opp. Half: Derby 122 - Coventry 294
• Corners: Derby 4 - Coventry 8

Key insights:
• Coventry dominated possession but struggled to create clear chances.
• Derby defended deep, absorbed pressure, and were clinical in attack.
• Coventry had strong passing sequences but lacked penetration in the final third.

Includes passing maps, shot maps, game control index, and defensive actions for both teams. Data via Opta

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Ian Blackburn @ion65.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Imagine working out how much money you could make out of teenagers misery and suicide and turning it into a business opportunity. It’s so disgusting. If you still use Facebook, WhatsApp or Instagram or any Meta product please think again. #DeleteFacebook #DeleteMeta #FuckZuck

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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Fascism is here. The list of words Trump is banning from government is the most stunning document of our time. Click the image below to see how many words Trump and Musk have canceled as part of their new Reich. 🔗: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

What you want from economic policy is constant chaotic day to day volatility combined with extreme complexity and opacity.

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Sven-Erik Volberg @volberg.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Meme in real life

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