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Steve Being
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· Oct 3
"In the beginning the universe was created. This made a lot of people very unhappy and has widely been regarded as a bad move."
- HHG2tG
- HHG2tG
Made me remember this advice for Monks tempted to break their vow:
“One 12th-century religious writer had a useful tip for controlling lustful desires for a woman. Try imagining what the inside of her body would look like.”
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“One 12th-century religious writer had a useful tip for controlling lustful desires for a woman. Try imagining what the inside of her body would look like.”
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September 16, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Made me remember this advice for Monks tempted to break their vow:
“One 12th-century religious writer had a useful tip for controlling lustful desires for a woman. Try imagining what the inside of her body would look like.”
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“One 12th-century religious writer had a useful tip for controlling lustful desires for a woman. Try imagining what the inside of her body would look like.”
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>> “Above all, dear Mark, Europe and Canada believe in democracy,” von der Leyen said.
>> “We believe that power does not belong to the strongest, the richest or the loudest, but to all of us. That democracies have the freedom to choose with whom to work.”
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
>> “We believe that power does not belong to the strongest, the richest or the loudest, but to all of us. That democracies have the freedom to choose with whom to work.”
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
European Union opens door for Canada to become first associate member
Commission president says partnership will create ‘common prosperity’ based on shared democratic values
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2026 at 8:53 AM
>> “Above all, dear Mark, Europe and Canada believe in democracy,” von der Leyen said.
>> “We believe that power does not belong to the strongest, the richest or the loudest, but to all of us. That democracies have the freedom to choose with whom to work.”
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
>> “We believe that power does not belong to the strongest, the richest or the loudest, but to all of us. That democracies have the freedom to choose with whom to work.”
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
BBC News - Suspected sabotage causes major Netherlands rail disruption
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Netherlands rail disruption due to suspected sabotage, operator says
Trains were cancelled or delayed on Tuesday after objects were found on tracks at multiple locations.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 15, 2026 at 7:56 PM
BBC News - Suspected sabotage causes major Netherlands rail disruption
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Australia says it could follow Canada in forging deeper ties with EU
Trade minister says Canberra is on the same page as Ottawa and ‘will take great interest in what Mark Carney does’
Trade minister says Canberra is on the same page as Ottawa and ‘will take great interest in what Mark Carney does’
Australia says it could follow Canada in forging deeper ties with EU
Trade minister says Canberra is on the same page as Ottawa and ‘will take great interest in what Mark Carney does’
www.the-independent.com
September 15, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Australia says it could follow Canada in forging deeper ties with EU
Trade minister says Canberra is on the same page as Ottawa and ‘will take great interest in what Mark Carney does’
Trade minister says Canberra is on the same page as Ottawa and ‘will take great interest in what Mark Carney does’
September 15, 2026 at 9:52 AM
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Australia and Canada are leading the way - they are choosing closer ties with the EU.
The EU is our closest partner.
The UK government should put EU membership on the table. It's really a no-brainer.
The EU is our closest partner.
The UK government should put EU membership on the table. It's really a no-brainer.
September 15, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Australia and Canada are leading the way - they are choosing closer ties with the EU.
The EU is our closest partner.
The UK government should put EU membership on the table. It's really a no-brainer.
The EU is our closest partner.
The UK government should put EU membership on the table. It's really a no-brainer.
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A major sabotage attack has hit the Netherlands railway network at more than 20 locations.
Two-metre metal pipes were attached to tracks to trick the network’s warning system into registering that the tracks were blocked.
Two-metre metal pipes were attached to tracks to trick the network’s warning system into registering that the tracks were blocked.
September 15, 2026 at 9:33 AM
A major sabotage attack has hit the Netherlands railway network at more than 20 locations.
Two-metre metal pipes were attached to tracks to trick the network’s warning system into registering that the tracks were blocked.
Two-metre metal pipes were attached to tracks to trick the network’s warning system into registering that the tracks were blocked.
Good to see this getting some (EU) attention.
Personalised pricing backed by detailed personal profiles is the road to realising the phrase, "capitalism is slavery perfected". How much can and will you pay for x? Dystopia needn't be spectacular.
youtube.com/watch?v=plmU...
Personalised pricing backed by detailed personal profiles is the road to realising the phrase, "capitalism is slavery perfected". How much can and will you pay for x? Dystopia needn't be spectacular.
youtube.com/watch?v=plmU...
Personalized pricing: Why some pay more than others | DW News
YouTube video by DW News
youtube.com
September 15, 2026 at 8:26 AM
Good to see this getting some (EU) attention.
Personalised pricing backed by detailed personal profiles is the road to realising the phrase, "capitalism is slavery perfected". How much can and will you pay for x? Dystopia needn't be spectacular.
youtube.com/watch?v=plmU...
Personalised pricing backed by detailed personal profiles is the road to realising the phrase, "capitalism is slavery perfected". How much can and will you pay for x? Dystopia needn't be spectacular.
youtube.com/watch?v=plmU...
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Likely to become even more raw as more people realise that a change only affecting people in England and Wales was defeated by MPs from Scotland and Northern Ireland! If it had only been voted on by MPs whose constituents were affected, it would have passed.
Still a lot of raw feeling among supporters about the assisted dying bill being voted down on Friday. Not much they can do about it for now, but interesting to see talk already of making further attempts to legalise it. International experience would suggest the debate will return before long.
My statement on the Assisted Dying Bill vote on Friday.
September 14, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Likely to become even more raw as more people realise that a change only affecting people in England and Wales was defeated by MPs from Scotland and Northern Ireland! If it had only been voted on by MPs whose constituents were affected, it would have passed.
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Meanwhile, from Brexiteers MAGA friends in the US Congress Foreign Affairs Committee, a deliberate provocation about a 'four state solution' for the UK, shortly after Trump spoke out in favour of Irish unity:
September 14, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Meanwhile, from Brexiteers MAGA friends in the US Congress Foreign Affairs Committee, a deliberate provocation about a 'four state solution' for the UK, shortly after Trump spoke out in favour of Irish unity:
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Here's a non-paywalled version of the reporting on Canada becoming a possible "associate member" of the EU. It suggests Canada is willing to agree free movement of people, which (if true) would mean that the EU would be willing to agree more internal market access.
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
Carney pushes idea of making Canada 'associate member' of EU, WSJ reports
The EU is open to the idea, the Journal reported.
www.reuters.com
September 13, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Here's a non-paywalled version of the reporting on Canada becoming a possible "associate member" of the EU. It suggests Canada is willing to agree free movement of people, which (if true) would mean that the EU would be willing to agree more internal market access.
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
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WSJ: PM Mark Carney is exploring whether Canada could become an “associate member” of the European Union
The EU is open to the idea. This would create a new membership status, per EU & Canadian officials.
The EU is open to the idea. This would create a new membership status, per EU & Canadian officials.
September 13, 2026 at 3:36 PM
WSJ: PM Mark Carney is exploring whether Canada could become an “associate member” of the European Union
The EU is open to the idea. This would create a new membership status, per EU & Canadian officials.
The EU is open to the idea. This would create a new membership status, per EU & Canadian officials.
Mother Mary > Hail Mary
September 12, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Mother Mary > Hail Mary
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One reason England does so well is our second generation immigrants outperform their peers which is not true in most OECD countries.
We are also very good at integration. And it's v sad that this is never acknowledge in debates on immigration.
We are also very good at integration. And it's v sad that this is never acknowledge in debates on immigration.
September 8, 2026 at 8:18 AM
One reason England does so well is our second generation immigrants outperform their peers which is not true in most OECD countries.
We are also very good at integration. And it's v sad that this is never acknowledge in debates on immigration.
We are also very good at integration. And it's v sad that this is never acknowledge in debates on immigration.
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US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has told the BBC the UK will face consequences from the US if it proceeds with sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
September 8, 2026 at 10:19 AM
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has told the BBC the UK will face consequences from the US if it proceeds with sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
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England’s teenagers outperform peers in most countries in maths, reading and science
England’s teenagers outperform peers in most countries in maths, reading and science
OECD test sees results dip in almost all member nations and warns of ‘digital distractions’ eroding academic skills
England’s teenagers are outperforming their peers in most countries in maths, reading and science, according to an international survey that warns of “digital distractions” eroding academic skills around the world.
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) programme for international student assessment (Pisa), which last year tested 760,000 15-year-olds in 91 countries and regions, found that results dipped in almost all of its members compared with previous years, with the exception of England and a handful of others. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
September 8, 2026 at 7:33 AM
England’s teenagers outperform peers in most countries in maths, reading and science
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New PISA data out
England is now top ten in all three areas (reading, maths, science) and the second highest performing country outside of east Asia (after Estonia).
This is a huge public policy success.
England is now top ten in all three areas (reading, maths, science) and the second highest performing country outside of east Asia (after Estonia).
This is a huge public policy success.
September 8, 2026 at 7:44 AM
New PISA data out
England is now top ten in all three areas (reading, maths, science) and the second highest performing country outside of east Asia (after Estonia).
This is a huge public policy success.
England is now top ten in all three areas (reading, maths, science) and the second highest performing country outside of east Asia (after Estonia).
This is a huge public policy success.
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It takes a special kind of right-wing British political party to literally sell black shirts.
Are you going to tell them?
Or shall I?
Are you going to tell them?
Or shall I?
November 28, 2025 at 1:55 PM
It takes a special kind of right-wing British political party to literally sell black shirts.
Are you going to tell them?
Or shall I?
Are you going to tell them?
Or shall I?
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Seems the difference between ‘protestors’ and ‘terrorists’ is that protestors wear balaclavas while terrorists hold placards.
September 5, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Seems the difference between ‘protestors’ and ‘terrorists’ is that protestors wear balaclavas while terrorists hold placards.
It's not a protest if you don't have a message. It's a...?
>> He said the protest appears to be "illegal migration-related" but added that demonstrators do not appear to have placards or banners.
BBC - Disruption at Port of Dover as masked men hold protest - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
>> He said the protest appears to be "illegal migration-related" but added that demonstrators do not appear to have placards or banners.
BBC - Disruption at Port of Dover as masked men hold protest - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Disruption at Port of Dover as masked men hold protest
Protesters, all dressed in black and with their faces covered, are heard chanting "stop the boats".
www.bbc.co.uk
September 5, 2026 at 10:59 AM
It's not a protest if you don't have a message. It's a...?
>> He said the protest appears to be "illegal migration-related" but added that demonstrators do not appear to have placards or banners.
BBC - Disruption at Port of Dover as masked men hold protest - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
>> He said the protest appears to be "illegal migration-related" but added that demonstrators do not appear to have placards or banners.
BBC - Disruption at Port of Dover as masked men hold protest - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Israel ‘organised and prepared’ to remove Gaza population if US gives green light, Katz
Israel ‘organised and prepared’ to remove Gaza population if US gives green light, Katz
Israel is "organised and prepared" to remove Palestininians from Gaza "by every way possible", Defence Minister Israel Katz told reporters Wednesday, adding that there was no alternative "solution" to crisis. The Israeli government was simply waiting for the US to figure out where to take the displaced Gazans, he said.
f24.my
September 2, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Israel ‘organised and prepared’ to remove Gaza population if US gives green light, Katz
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The striking thing about Russia is that its geopolitical identity, ideas, and goals are lifted straight from the Soviet past. After a quarter century of relative prosperity and (pre-2022) a benign international environment, it has failed to build or imagine anything new.
September 2, 2026 at 12:14 PM
The striking thing about Russia is that its geopolitical identity, ideas, and goals are lifted straight from the Soviet past. After a quarter century of relative prosperity and (pre-2022) a benign international environment, it has failed to build or imagine anything new.
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Iceland is not in the EU, but it is a member of the Schengen area. It’s also a member of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and is part of the Single Market, meaning it enjoys freedom of movement with the EU.
Good to know that doesn’t impact their independence. Maybe we should try it, Nige.
Good to know that doesn’t impact their independence. Maybe we should try it, Nige.
August 30, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Iceland is not in the EU, but it is a member of the Schengen area. It’s also a member of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and is part of the Single Market, meaning it enjoys freedom of movement with the EU.
Good to know that doesn’t impact their independence. Maybe we should try it, Nige.
Good to know that doesn’t impact their independence. Maybe we should try it, Nige.
Google's mission: to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
www.nytimes.com/2026/08/30/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/08/30/w...
Google Maps Changes Lake Ontario to Lake America Following Trump’s Executive Order
Users in the United States will see the new label, following President Trump’s executive order last week.
www.nytimes.com
August 30, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Google's mission: to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
www.nytimes.com/2026/08/30/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/08/30/w...