Anthony
@anthonyobrien.bsky.social
Game developer working on Croydon Bus Simulator. Occasional podcast host. Studies Comp Sci & Maths. Likes cycling, sustainable transportation, climbing.
Anyone here got ride marshal / ride assistant experience or an experienced cyclist and free on Sunday in London?
September 17, 2026 at 3:57 AM
Anyone here got ride marshal / ride assistant experience or an experienced cyclist and free on Sunday in London?
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I am an incredibly sex+ person - both in my personal belief system and in my approach to violence prevention work. I've literally taught consent in kink spaces.
But we really gotta address the mainstreaming of "choking" because it's really dangerous & more & more often seen as "normal" by youth.
But we really gotta address the mainstreaming of "choking" because it's really dangerous & more & more often seen as "normal" by youth.
Police investigate death of teenage girl two days after alleged ‘sexual choking’ act in Sydney
Paramedics called to northern beaches home on Sunday evening before 16-year-old dies in hospital on Tuesday night after sexual strangulation act
www.theguardian.com
August 31, 2026 at 4:20 PM
I am an incredibly sex+ person - both in my personal belief system and in my approach to violence prevention work. I've literally taught consent in kink spaces.
But we really gotta address the mainstreaming of "choking" because it's really dangerous & more & more often seen as "normal" by youth.
But we really gotta address the mainstreaming of "choking" because it's really dangerous & more & more often seen as "normal" by youth.
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On the one hand, some people want to make it so that kids and other people aren't crushed to death by cars. On the other hand, some people are upset that they might have to pay attention, slow down or be inconvenienced by about 15 seconds. So you can see how it's a "war on cars."
Birmingham 20mph limit: a 'life saver' or 'a war on cars'?
Birmingham City Council is proposing the city becomes England's first 20mph city.
www.bbc.com
August 30, 2026 at 2:07 PM
On the one hand, some people want to make it so that kids and other people aren't crushed to death by cars. On the other hand, some people are upset that they might have to pay attention, slow down or be inconvenienced by about 15 seconds. So you can see how it's a "war on cars."
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This video is fucking bananas. An SUV driver swerves into a group of cyclists in Florida before shooting at them.
Cops still haven't found the driver: www.local10.com/news/local/2...
Cops still haven't found the driver: www.local10.com/news/local/2...
August 25, 2026 at 1:51 PM
This video is fucking bananas. An SUV driver swerves into a group of cyclists in Florida before shooting at them.
Cops still haven't found the driver: www.local10.com/news/local/2...
Cops still haven't found the driver: www.local10.com/news/local/2...
August 18, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Being vegan means putting up with a lot of shit but there really is just nothing like cycling instead of driving. I’m actively risking my life in dangerous junctions and being nearly killed by drivers just for this simple sustainable choice.
August 10, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Being vegan means putting up with a lot of shit but there really is just nothing like cycling instead of driving. I’m actively risking my life in dangerous junctions and being nearly killed by drivers just for this simple sustainable choice.
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Wildfires. Floods. Droughts.
This is not the new normal - it's the beginning of what will get worse.
We need to invest now to protect people from future years of even more extreme weather.
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
This is not the new normal - it's the beginning of what will get worse.
We need to invest now to protect people from future years of even more extreme weather.
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
Invest in climate defence rather than heed Trump on military spend – Polanski
The Green Party leader was appearing at the Edinburgh Fringe.
www.standard.co.uk
August 8, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Wildfires. Floods. Droughts.
This is not the new normal - it's the beginning of what will get worse.
We need to invest now to protect people from future years of even more extreme weather.
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
This is not the new normal - it's the beginning of what will get worse.
We need to invest now to protect people from future years of even more extreme weather.
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
Fork found in kitchen
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/cycling...
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/cycling...
Cycling again declared London’s fastest transport in new data
New data analysis from health data experts Terra and triathlon icon Alistair Brownlee has provided fresh evidence that cycling is
www.cyclingelectric.com
August 6, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Fork found in kitchen
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/cycling...
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/cycling...
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The entire continental US is covered by smoke plumes and there are spots in the northwest that are absurdly toxic, do NOT go outside there. For reference, "hazardous" starts at an AQI of 300.
fire.airnow.gov
fire.airnow.gov
August 4, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The entire continental US is covered by smoke plumes and there are spots in the northwest that are absurdly toxic, do NOT go outside there. For reference, "hazardous" starts at an AQI of 300.
fire.airnow.gov
fire.airnow.gov
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Approval of east London datacentre labelled ‘slap in the face’ for local democracy.
Datacentre prioritised over building affordable homes.
Little attention to environmental issues.
Govt overturning local council refusal is not devolution or democracy.
Big business always wins.
Datacentre prioritised over building affordable homes.
Little attention to environmental issues.
Govt overturning local council refusal is not devolution or democracy.
Big business always wins.
Approval of east London datacentre labelled ‘slap in the face’ for local democracy
Campaigners decry Angela Rayner’s backing for Brick Lane project that has only 11 affordable homes
www.theguardian.com
August 4, 2026 at 6:44 AM
Approval of east London datacentre labelled ‘slap in the face’ for local democracy.
Datacentre prioritised over building affordable homes.
Little attention to environmental issues.
Govt overturning local council refusal is not devolution or democracy.
Big business always wins.
Datacentre prioritised over building affordable homes.
Little attention to environmental issues.
Govt overturning local council refusal is not devolution or democracy.
Big business always wins.
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Shell have just announced that they made close to $10 Billion profit in 3 months - that's over $100 Million a day for just one oil company.
Are you surprised they want business as usual whilst the planet fries?
Are you surprised they want business as usual whilst the planet fries?
July 30, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Shell have just announced that they made close to $10 Billion profit in 3 months - that's over $100 Million a day for just one oil company.
Are you surprised they want business as usual whilst the planet fries?
Are you surprised they want business as usual whilst the planet fries?
Channel 4 are a disgrace.
If you allow this to happen you will be next.
It's a slippery slope
"The Great Dyslexia Myth"
"The Great Long Covid Myth"
"The Great Dementia Myth"
"The Great Bipolar Myth"
"The Great Anxiety Myth"
...
If you allow this to happen you will be next.
It's a slippery slope
"The Great Dyslexia Myth"
"The Great Long Covid Myth"
"The Great Dementia Myth"
"The Great Bipolar Myth"
"The Great Anxiety Myth"
...
August 4, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Channel 4 are a disgrace.
If you allow this to happen you will be next.
It's a slippery slope
"The Great Dyslexia Myth"
"The Great Long Covid Myth"
"The Great Dementia Myth"
"The Great Bipolar Myth"
"The Great Anxiety Myth"
...
If you allow this to happen you will be next.
It's a slippery slope
"The Great Dyslexia Myth"
"The Great Long Covid Myth"
"The Great Dementia Myth"
"The Great Bipolar Myth"
"The Great Anxiety Myth"
...
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I’ll be making an appearance in For One Night Only, streaming 29th July.
The gaming industry is all about creating things for people to enjoy. Hopefully we’ve shown Roblox is a great place to do that.
The gaming industry is all about creating things for people to enjoy. Hopefully we’ve shown Roblox is a great place to do that.
July 22, 2026 at 10:42 PM
I’ll be making an appearance in For One Night Only, streaming 29th July.
The gaming industry is all about creating things for people to enjoy. Hopefully we’ve shown Roblox is a great place to do that.
The gaming industry is all about creating things for people to enjoy. Hopefully we’ve shown Roblox is a great place to do that.
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Rowling is seriously dangerous and a great example of why billionaires should not be allowed to hold that much money. www.snopes.com/fact-check/j...
JK Rowling deadnamed and posted 'upskirt' photo of trans woman on X
The wealthy author escalated a social media spat that resulted in posting a photo from a 2023 event at the Institute of Economic Affairs in London.
www.snopes.com
July 18, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Rowling is seriously dangerous and a great example of why billionaires should not be allowed to hold that much money. www.snopes.com/fact-check/j...
We often talk about the benefits of WFH on the environment (less transport), which are good, but could WFH be increasing sprawl? I need to have a much larger room due to my workspace/desk than I otherwise would need.
Or perhaps we are just making better use of our existing sprawl.
Or perhaps we are just making better use of our existing sprawl.
July 17, 2026 at 2:46 PM
We often talk about the benefits of WFH on the environment (less transport), which are good, but could WFH be increasing sprawl? I need to have a much larger room due to my workspace/desk than I otherwise would need.
Or perhaps we are just making better use of our existing sprawl.
Or perhaps we are just making better use of our existing sprawl.
nine thousand pounds a year and you don’t even get a functioning website btw
July 17, 2026 at 4:14 AM
nine thousand pounds a year and you don’t even get a functioning website btw
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Scoop: The AI music generator Suno was hacked. Hacker shared source code that shows how the tool was made and part of the music and podcasts that were scraped to create it.
Decades worth of music, lyrics, and podcasts from YouTube, Deezer, Genius & more
www.404media.co/hack-reveals...
Decades worth of music, lyrics, and podcasts from YouTube, Deezer, Genius & more
www.404media.co/hack-reveals...
July 15, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Scoop: The AI music generator Suno was hacked. Hacker shared source code that shows how the tool was made and part of the music and podcasts that were scraped to create it.
Decades worth of music, lyrics, and podcasts from YouTube, Deezer, Genius & more
www.404media.co/hack-reveals...
Decades worth of music, lyrics, and podcasts from YouTube, Deezer, Genius & more
www.404media.co/hack-reveals...
Such a good album. The cover reminds me of Loyle Carner’s debut album.
music.apple.com/gb/album/the...
music.apple.com/gb/album/the...
The Ends, Never Ends by Joe James on Apple Music
Album · 2026 · 14 Songs
music.apple.com
July 11, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Such a good album. The cover reminds me of Loyle Carner’s debut album.
music.apple.com/gb/album/the...
music.apple.com/gb/album/the...
went outside and almost had an asthma attack the air quality is so bad in london tonight
July 10, 2026 at 1:56 AM
went outside and almost had an asthma attack the air quality is so bad in london tonight
does housing type influence views on individualism vs community? what’s the effect in living in american detached suburbs vs uk terraced housing
July 9, 2026 at 5:11 AM
does housing type influence views on individualism vs community? what’s the effect in living in american detached suburbs vs uk terraced housing
Cycling infrastructure is cost of living infrastructure, even for people who already don’t own a car
- Can use a cheaper, lower maintenance bike (speed not needed)
- Good storage = less maintenance
- Cheap accessories (no helmet needed, cheap lights)
- No specialist clothing
- Bus and train fares
- Can use a cheaper, lower maintenance bike (speed not needed)
- Good storage = less maintenance
- Cheap accessories (no helmet needed, cheap lights)
- No specialist clothing
- Bus and train fares
July 2, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Cycling infrastructure is cost of living infrastructure, even for people who already don’t own a car
- Can use a cheaper, lower maintenance bike (speed not needed)
- Good storage = less maintenance
- Cheap accessories (no helmet needed, cheap lights)
- No specialist clothing
- Bus and train fares
- Can use a cheaper, lower maintenance bike (speed not needed)
- Good storage = less maintenance
- Cheap accessories (no helmet needed, cheap lights)
- No specialist clothing
- Bus and train fares
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So much of our Victorian infrastructure—designed and opened before the first motor car was even for sale—is being pummelled by volumes of traffic it was never meant to carry. It’s time to let go & be realistic about the future of traffic in London, and about the future of these structures.
We think it's good news, actually: “The emergency closure of Hammersmith bridge has delivered a welcome, safe active travel crossing of the Thames - adding any more road bridge and tunnel capacity would just mean more motor traffic"
See our full quote 👇
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
See our full quote 👇
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
Hammersmith Bridge will not reopen to vehicles due to funding, report suggests
Hammersmith & Fulham Council is recommending a ‘phased repair’ of the bridge, prioritising access for cyclists and pedestrians
www.standard.co.uk
July 1, 2026 at 1:46 PM
So much of our Victorian infrastructure—designed and opened before the first motor car was even for sale—is being pummelled by volumes of traffic it was never meant to carry. It’s time to let go & be realistic about the future of traffic in London, and about the future of these structures.
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👏 Big shout-out to Share the Joy funding recipient, photographer Becky Mursell, who's displaying her brilliant 'Everyday Cyclist' exhibition across London this summer 📸
'I want cycling to be a more welcoming space' – how a bike shop worker turned photographer rebelled against marketing imagery with this new exhibition
Londoner Becky Mursell is displaying her 'Everyday Cyclist' exhibition across the capital this summer
www.cyclingweekly.com
July 1, 2026 at 2:32 PM
👏 Big shout-out to Share the Joy funding recipient, photographer Becky Mursell, who's displaying her brilliant 'Everyday Cyclist' exhibition across London this summer 📸