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Indeed. Lots of learn from observing who Modi, Trump and their ilk forge links with.

Jaime Joshi Elder @jaimejoshielder.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Thought for a sec that was the smoke monster from Lost til I read your alt!

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Sometimes, I hate the internet and then, something like this happens and I LOVE the internet.

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The makings of a short story.

Wow! Also, where’s Times Square? Is it the heavily lit street just above (what I assume is) Central Park?

Zora O'Neill @zoraoneill.com · 11h

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From the air at night, Times Square looks like a crack in the earth’s mantle, a hole right into the molten core.

Manhattan from above, looking straight south. The rivers and Central Park are dark, the avenues are lines of gold, and Times Square makes is a white gash partway along.

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rax ‘levon honkers’ king @raxkingisdead.bsky.social · 18h

a little louder for the cheap seats in the back

One of the biggest myths is that men rape by mistake. Like, "Oh, they need consent training." But research is very clear: Sexual violence is not a mistake. It is an intentionally made decision by people who know they don't have consent. They just don't prioritize consent over things like status, power, domination, and sexual gratification.
For my research, I got a certificate of confidentiality from the National Institutes of Health, so my notes couldn't be subpoenaed. One of the reasons I call them perpetrators in my work is because every single person I interviewed confessed in that context. The first question I would ask them was, "When you received that email from Title IX that you were under investigation, did you know what it was about?" Every perpetrator I interviewed said "yes." If sexual assault were a miscommunication, you would be wondering, What have I possibly done wrong? That is not the way that any of them reacted because they knew.

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Simon Varwell @simonvarwell.bsky.social · 20h

Ouch. But it was a hugely lethargic performance. A lack of urgency except for a few flashes of brilliance. Bowie needs to be a starter, and there were some encouraging signs from new young players. Yes new managers need time, but Slovenia there for the taking on both counts. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ⚽️

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Simon Varwell @simonvarwell.bsky.social · 20h

Just so patchy, and not looking good since.

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Simon Varwell @simonvarwell.bsky.social · 21h

Not a bad first half there. A bit sketchy at first but slowly settled into it. Fingers crossed for a more energetic second half.

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Simon Varwell @simonvarwell.bsky.social · 22h

I love how McOgnoli already knows the words to Flower of Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ⚽️

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Simon Varwell @simonvarwell.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Like I've always said, it's fundamentally a medicine and should only be available on prescription to those who need them as a smoking cessation aid. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.uk

One million UK people who have never smoked are now vapers

Latest statistics also show, for the second year in a row, more over-16s vape than smoke.

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Simon Varwell @simonvarwell.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Well, not friendlies. It’s the Nations League. But sort of friendly.

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Simon Varwell @simonvarwell.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I should do! I usually do the big tournaments but need to wheel it out for the friendlies too.

Simon Varwell @simonvarwell.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Ah well, at least it’s Scotland v Slovenia tomorrow. I hope Luis Binks plays, and lifts Scotland to another level, so we can say Pocognoli is taking us from Binks to Enlightenment. #NicheJoke

Zora O'Neill @zoraoneill.com · 05/10/2026

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If Dems actually take Congress in the midterms, the first damn thing should be abolish ICE and an amnesty for immigrants. I don't care if Trump will veto. Get it voted on and on record. Build trust that the party candidate will actually stand for something in 2028. (Action on Israel would help too.)

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Perry Byrne @evilflea.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Okay, there we go.

Some sort of adorable dog like creature with big eyes and huge claws. An easel next to them has a board reading "I KILL YOU".

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Simon Varwell @simonvarwell.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Sadly it’s there. Crikey, is all I can say.

Rev Darren Jalland @oldmacharrev.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

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I'm worried I may have eaten something a bit dodgy. Can everyone else see this post, or am I hallucinating?

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Simon Varwell @simonvarwell.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

A long day. It’s nearly the weekend though, eh? …no?

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Simon Varwell @simonvarwell.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

It is terrifying (not the same as in London but it happens to a degree everywhere). I was at a red today and saw a car sail through. I have no idea why traffic lights don’t have built in cameras so those who break the lights can be done automatically. Well, maybe I do: the car lobby.

Simon Varwell @simonvarwell.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Oh interesting! Looking forward to reading that, Matthew is so fascinating (if only sporadically here).

Grant Ennis @grantennis.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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“From a peak of 23,440 miles, the UK now has 9,785 miles of rail. Over 170 cities had tram systems, with nine today. British children used to walk six miles on their own, now they are lucky if they can safely walk 300 yards.” @felly500.bsky.social

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Simon Varwell @simonvarwell.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Thank you, I shall look for that!

Simon Varwell @simonvarwell.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Stir fry for dinner. Quite pleased with this one.

A shallow blue bowl with rice, tofu and veg (red onion, red pepper, courgette (yeah, I know), green beans and broccoli). It’s got a brown broth (lemon, ginger, soy sauce, a dash of sweet chilli sauce and some veg stock), and it’s scattered with chopped coriander and sesame seeds.

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Simon Varwell @simonvarwell.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Oh how wonderful! I need to listen to more by her. She was played on 6Music earlier hence me remembering her and digging out this from my Bandcamp.

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Trev Ellis 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇪🇺 #YES @gingertrevtrev.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I still have the LP that I bought 43 years ago. It's sublime. I've been a fan of #VirginiaAstley ever since #FromGardensWhereWeFeelSecure

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Graeme Swanson @swansonian.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

It’s now clear there is a very real danger that if I don’t make a sale soon Marswasrubbish could wipe out humanity. marswasrubbish.etsy.com

My picture “Camouflage” shows a monster hiding (poorly) behind a box with “Not a monster hotel and spa” written on it

My picture “Melodramatic monk answering the doorbell” shows a simple two dots for eyes mink in hood holding a flame

My picture chastised for eating sheep (and shepherd) shows a huge furry caterpillar like monster looking ashamed while a tiny shepherd yells at it

Tuesday is my picture of a cow being abducted by a ufo

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Simon Varwell @simonvarwell.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Hugely enjoyable cycle up the hill tonight. Expected it to be much colder than it was, and while it was blustery that helped keep me from overheating. Also, stopped at an honesty shed after spotting it on a past occasion. Not much (carryable) left which is a sign they’re doing a roaring trade. Yum.

Me, in cycling gear, helmet and sunglasses. The backdrop is a forest track, trees and a grey sky.

A bike on a porch next to a light blue little shed with “Cakes” written on it.

The interior of the cake shed in the previous picture. There are four shelves with various cakes on them.

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Simon Varwell @simonvarwell.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Somewhat early round of kitchen chores today, so a chilled Sunday afternoon’s tasks was soundtracked by this. Lovely, heartwarming, meditative and almost shamelessly innocent classical sounds. #WashingUpAlbum virginiaastley.bandcamp.com/album/from-g...

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From Gardens Where We Feel Secure, by Virginia Astley

9 track album

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Simon Varwell @simonvarwell.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Congratulations Andy Robertson on his 100th cap. But also well done to the wee kid who’s held up his interview notes for him in all 100 of those games.