Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesIt's Pipes, Mum! Pipes is here! @scriblit.bsky.social · 17hDon't get me started on when we decided to do a news quiz round 3 question about Saturday jobs as teens, the whole writers room had funny little stories about awful Saturday/student jobs & it turned out the entire panel very much did not because boarding school 1416
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesRandall Munroe @xkcd.com · 07/10/2026Spectrum Allocation xkcd.com/3307/ 663357601
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesMichael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 07/10/2026MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL (1975) in LEGO 641758428
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesThe Empty City @davidallengreen.bsky.social · 06/10/2026I went to see the Bayeux Tapestry and was lucky enough to avoid the queues and the crowds on a press viewing. I tried to put aside a hundred preconceptions from history books, illustrated plates and internet pics, and to look at it afresh as work of sequential art. > 310515
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesSvetovid @svetovid.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Well, that's a hell of a thing to leave next to a statue of Joan of Arc.😏 522737523
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesUlrike Franke @rikefranke.eu · 06/10/2026Scandal unfolding in Germany: Police has arrested the former head of the BND, Germany’s foreign intelligence agency, August Hanning, on suspicion of espionage. Hanning was the agency's chief from 1998 to 2005. www.spiegel.de/panorama/jus...spiegel.de(S+) August Hanning: Ex-BND-Chef verhaftet – Verdacht auf Landesverräterische AusspähungNach Informationen von SPIEGEL und SPIEGEL TV haben Fahnder den ehemaligen BND-Präsidenten August Hanning festgenommen. Der frühere Spitzenbeamte soll jahrelang privat Geheiminformationen von seinem a... 2624491
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesColin Yeo @colinyeo.bsky.social · 06/10/2026New: Kamran & Co Solicitors are recruiting Immigration Solicitors, Caseworkers & Trainee Solicitorsfreemovement.org.ukKamran & Co Solicitors are recruiting Immigration Solicitors, Caseworkers & Trainee Solicitors - Free MovementSalary: £25,000–£55,000 per annum, depending on role, qualifications and experience 002
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesMargot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 06/10/2026'A research network that used artificial intelligence to screen out about half of all applicants to a UKRI-funded scheme has apologised and said all rejected applications will now be re-reviewed by humans. ...all offers previously issued to successful applicants are now “suspended”.' 45425
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesDr Stylite @columnist.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Brexit Brexile Brexodus Breturn Brentrer Breaction Brealism Breality Brecognition Brevulsion Breverse Bremorse Brecap Brebound Brevolution Brefreshing Brexecution Breavement Brextinct 5010222
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesBoschBot @boschbot.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Temptation of St Anthony 1143
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesInnocent🕷Abroad @jjgass.bsky.social · 27/09/2026The town where my Opa's family came from was very welcoming when we laid Stolpersteine for them. The excuse for this—victims' families might object because people can walk on victims' names—is bullshit. These get laid because victims' families pay for them. If they object, it doesn't happen.apnews.comGerman town sparks outrage as far-right and conservatives rally against Holocaust memorial plaquesA city council in eastern Germany has halted the installation of memorial plaques honoring Holocaust victims, sparking outrage. 32811
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesDuncan Mackay @theduncanmackay.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Hardknott Roman fort 360. #RomanFortThursday but on a Sunday. 413516
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesCongressman Greg Casar @repcasar.bsky.social · 20/09/2026The horror has come to our city: ICE has shot a person in Austin this morning. As the facts emerge, I am demanding a full, independent investigation, immediate release of the body camera footage, and accountability for any ICE officer who broke the law. 357103553398
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesIan Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 20/09/2026This from a party with liberal in the title. Zero moral leadership from either Labour or the Lib Dems on this issue 39745168
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisespmamtraveller.bsky.social @pmamtraveller.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Yemeni Anthropomorphic Stele (3rd–1st Century BCE) 1184125894
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesBouba's Delivery Service @fernmonkey.bsky.social · 18/09/2026—Well, all’s going smoothly in here ... oh, except another bit’s fallen off GERTI. — Oh, God. Which one? — The APU start-up’s failed. — Oh no! — Luckily, its final act before it expired was to start up the APU. So firstly, it died doing what it loved; and secondly, we’re still good to go. 042
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesBouba's Delivery Service @fernmonkey.bsky.social · 18/09/2026CAROLYN: We were delayed – by three hours – and yet here you still are, flying round and round in circles like a moth round a light bulb! So what – as I believe I asked before – the hell – and this had better be really good – is going on?! Safe travels, Stephanie Cole. And thanks for everything. 074
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesScornflake Ghhhoul @scornflakegrrrl.bsky.social · 19/09/2026I’m as ready as I will ever be for the @cancerresearchuk.org #shinewalk 5232
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprises👻madeline bOoOoOoOodent👻 @oldenoughtosay.com · 19/09/2026One of the truly remarkable things about the british heritage sector is that the people working in it and the people who brag about it have, by and large, completely opposite politics 719728
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesWill Davies @will-davies.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Has George Osborne ever met the people who actually work in museums or wondered what their politics might be? www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comGeorge Osborne ‘thought Peter Thiel’s Bayeux tapestry visit would be secret’British Museum chair tells Big Brue festival he thought no one would find out about the private viewing 1417949
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesJohn Oxley @joxley.jmoxley.co.uk · 18/09/2026If they arrested the RNLI for saving lives I'd be out to protest. I hope lots here would be too. 1215129
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesRebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Biked over and got my covid and flu shots this morning. Think of it as a salute to this guy. But really a salute to science, herd immunity, public health, and survival. 35106187
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesRichard Haviland @rfhaviland.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Wonderful thread 233
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesProf Gavin Yamey MD MPH @gavinyamey.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Important thread 👇 17242
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesScornflake Ghhhoul @scornflakegrrrl.bsky.social · 15/09/2026 We as cis people need to be loud and active in our support, challenging any attack on trans people and be visible as a safe person to be around - to give psychological safety and act as a deterrent. Violence against queer people, especially visibly trans people is only getting worse 36317
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesJonathan Portes @jdportes.bsky.social · 14/09/2026It's a rare policy that would be welcomed by both business and trade unions - and at the same time would *improve* the UK's fiscal position. Dropping these proposals - for which there is no economic, moral or political case - would be one. www.ft.com/content/8a00...ft.comUnions demand softening of UK immigration reformsProposals will ‘punish’ low-paid migrants doing essential work in public services and create a new staffing crisis in social care, says motion passed at TUC 16675214
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesDavid Benedict @eggsbened.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Before it was famous: my local Borough Market in 1967 by the great Edward Bawden. In the background is Southwark Cathedral where I was singing Tarik O’Regan and John Adams on Friday night. 4425
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesMusicology Duck @musicologyduck.bsky.social · 14/09/2026one of the things Joyce Beatty is seeking to uncover in her lawsuit currently is that they were basically already bankrupt before they even took his hame off and are trying to hide it 2891243
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesHassinator @hassinator.bsky.social · 13/09/2026a great letter in the times today. perhaps worth sharing in these troubled times. #RNLI #heroes 4059812392
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesAnna H @athenepallas.bsky.social · 12/09/2026An RNLI lifeboatman is taking part in the Great North Run tomorrow, wearing his full kit. Please donate here if you can: fundraise.rnli.org/fundraisers/...fundraise.rnli.orgJames WatersI'm taking on Great North Run 2026 - please help me reach my fundraising goal of £1000! 11503273
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesBrie (she/her) @briekc.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Just donated - one of those small ways to make clear the far right are the minority here. 021
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesChris Dale @chrisdaleoxford.bsky.social · 12/09/2026This is clever, and the characters just right. It can't have cost a lot to make (and I don't care how it was made). Fight fire with fire (and find yourselves a Mamdani to front it). 3188
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesDavid Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 12/09/2026I resigned from ExxonMobil today. I spent the last three years doing fossil fuel extraction research at both BP and ExxonMobil. Neither company is acting responsibly. They are racing to maximize extraction while the window to act closes, and gambling with our lives. More below. 145136934891
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesNeil Norman And His Cosmic Orchestra @fubsyshabaroon.bsky.social · 10/09/2026 2102
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesQuiet Riot @quietriotpod.bsky.social · 10/09/2026NEW SHOW: FASHDANCE Join Naomi, Alex & Kenny for: 🚤 Dover & Pompey debrief 🚨 Police reaction 🗞️ Media takes 🔹 RW fragmentation And more 👇 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/4ABc... 🍏 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/q...open.spotify.comFashdanceQuiet Riot · Episode 97024
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesAlex von Tunzelmann @alexvont.bsky.social · 10/09/2026If you feel like donating to the RNLI, here’s a link. I just have. Their minimum donation is £2: I think it might be nice for them to receive a lot of donations this week, even if they’re mostly very modest. Just so they know a lot of people out here appreciate their work. rnli.org/support-us/g...rnli.orgDonate to the RNLI and help save lives at seaYour donations really make a difference. We depend on your generosity to educate people to stay safe and prevent tragedies on and offshore. Donate here. 4920921254
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesFintanTheWrong @fintantwrong.bsky.social · 09/09/2026www.samaritans.org/how-we-c:an-...samaritans.orgContact UsContact Us 022
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesHOPE not hate @hopenothate.org.uk · 08/09/2026Did Kent Police ignore Dover blockade 999 call? We can reveal the story that undermines the public statement of Kent Police. 🧵 17744463
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesCharles Fourier @charlesfourier.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Bill Bryson’s words seem appropriate to post right now 5145151509
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesJonathan Jones @sirjjkc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026New guidance to ministers on • consultations: there are to be fewer of them • legal risk: ministers are to be “empowered to accept higher levels of legal risk” • judicial review: further limits to JR of big infrastructure projects www.gov.uk/government/p...gov.ukThe Simplification and Agency of Government - Letter to all ministersA joint letter from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the First Secretary of State, and the Attorney General to all ministers. 21012
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesUK Prime Minister, Some Say Sinister @joemuggs.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Just saying, like... 188
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesJonn Elledge @jonnelledge.bsky.social · 07/09/2026I want the Prime Minister to look into a TV camera and say the RNLI are heroes, that we do not change policy by street violence in this country, and that he expects any criminal action to face the full force of the law. That's it. That's all he has to do. 632780879
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesJonathan Jones @sirjjkc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026All rather Groundhog Day. Even the language - “the system of judicial review is out of balance”. And it’s a bit surprising (to me) that the legal risk guidance, which started as a rather technical internal document, is now part of the public political apparatus, to be changed as PMs/AGs come & go 3115
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesJRho @jrho.bsky.social · 06/09/2026The most absolutely massive flex from the state fair exhibit. This quilt is made of 40 years of prize ribbons from various categories at the New Mexico State Fair won by Carol St. Clair Johnson. She also won a prize for this quilt. 6861092009
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesChris T. @readyuser.one · 06/09/2026I'm just gonna leave this ad here 110318
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesJohn Bull @garius.bsky.social · 27/11/2024Meet Louise of Prussia. Politician, diplomat and beloved queen and wife. Rode into battle while pregnant. One of my heroes. Famously described by Napoleon famously as "the only real man in Prussia" Gonna ask you to think a bit about that in a sec, but first you need to know about her life. /1 🧵 271080356
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesDavid Katze (vtuber) @davidkatzevt.bsky.social · 05/09/2026if you're bored you can simply rotate a cat in your mind. it's free and the cops can't stop you 06820
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesJohn Bull @garius.bsky.social · 05/09/2026your brain processes sound and sight at different speeds. it resyncs them before handing it to the thinking bit. The "Horizon of Simultaneity" is when you're far enough from something that the diff in the speed light/sound naturally syncs the processing, reducing cognitive load. It's 15m from you. 1439183
Reposted by Agent of obscure enterprisesUncle Duke @uncleduke1969.bsky.social · 05/09/2026The cats graciously put on a magic show for us last night. I figured out how they did most of the tricks, but I didn’t say anything, because that would have been rude. 4048821044