Martin
@martinri209.bsky.social
All my own views
But if you like the wildlife pictures then see also https://www.barnhillconservationgroup.org/
But if you like the wildlife pictures then see also https://www.barnhillconservationgroup.org/
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Nice campaign by the Norwegian Consumer Council about the declining lifespan of products. Enjoy!
September 17, 2026 at 7:34 AM
Nice campaign by the Norwegian Consumer Council about the declining lifespan of products. Enjoy!
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This is so weird. I'd gone to visit the Bucks Archives on Monday and, before the event, east-west rail came up as a topic (I want to visit Winslow sometime) and someone mentioned this exact topic. Then you posted this.
September 15, 2026 at 5:52 PM
This is so weird. I'd gone to visit the Bucks Archives on Monday and, before the event, east-west rail came up as a topic (I want to visit Winslow sometime) and someone mentioned this exact topic. Then you posted this.
I did a non-Halloween version of this a while back (on the back of an @ianvisits.co.uk recommendation). It's an experience and worth doing. The journey through the tunnel takes around 9 minutes each way, if that helps anyone.
September 15, 2026 at 5:24 AM
I did a non-Halloween version of this a while back (on the back of an @ianvisits.co.uk recommendation). It's an experience and worth doing. The journey through the tunnel takes around 9 minutes each way, if that helps anyone.
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I may just send RNLI Christmas cards. Yes, the address is valid.
We’re currently staying in a village w/ an RNLI station. People are overwhelmingly supportive of the RNLI & the RNLI really do appreciate the support. As I told one “The ocean of love for the RNLI will wash away the right wing hate’
We’re currently staying in a village w/ an RNLI station. People are overwhelmingly supportive of the RNLI & the RNLI really do appreciate the support. As I told one “The ocean of love for the RNLI will wash away the right wing hate’
September 12, 2026 at 8:27 PM
I may just send RNLI Christmas cards. Yes, the address is valid.
We’re currently staying in a village w/ an RNLI station. People are overwhelmingly supportive of the RNLI & the RNLI really do appreciate the support. As I told one “The ocean of love for the RNLI will wash away the right wing hate’
We’re currently staying in a village w/ an RNLI station. People are overwhelmingly supportive of the RNLI & the RNLI really do appreciate the support. As I told one “The ocean of love for the RNLI will wash away the right wing hate’
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Astrophotographer Adam (AJ) Smadi caught this image a few hours ago from Washington state.
A thin crescent Moon, sunlight illuminating the rugged lunar surface.
And 2,400 times farther away—and on the other side of the Sun—mighty Jupiter, and its moons Io (left) and Ganymede (right).
A thin crescent Moon, sunlight illuminating the rugged lunar surface.
And 2,400 times farther away—and on the other side of the Sun—mighty Jupiter, and its moons Io (left) and Ganymede (right).
September 9, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Astrophotographer Adam (AJ) Smadi caught this image a few hours ago from Washington state.
A thin crescent Moon, sunlight illuminating the rugged lunar surface.
And 2,400 times farther away—and on the other side of the Sun—mighty Jupiter, and its moons Io (left) and Ganymede (right).
A thin crescent Moon, sunlight illuminating the rugged lunar surface.
And 2,400 times farther away—and on the other side of the Sun—mighty Jupiter, and its moons Io (left) and Ganymede (right).
I just voted for @youngvulgarian.marieleconte.com, @astroroyalscot.bsky.social and @astrokatie.com, and 7 others in the 38 Most Influential Bluesky Posters of 2026. You get ten votes too.
Cast yours: bsky38.com
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September 5, 2026 at 4:41 PM
I just voted for @youngvulgarian.marieleconte.com, @astroroyalscot.bsky.social and @astrokatie.com, and 7 others in the 38 Most Influential Bluesky Posters of 2026. You get ten votes too.
Cast yours: bsky38.com
Cast yours: bsky38.com
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🔴 NEW 🔴
Reform’s conference agenda is a toxic tapas of oil interests, anti-abortion groups and Big Tech lobbyists.
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Reform’s conference agenda is a toxic tapas of oil interests, anti-abortion groups and Big Tech lobbyists.
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Oil Lobbyists, Anti-Abortion Groups, and Tech Giants Flock to Reform Conference
Corporate titans including Google, Meta, and TikTok will be appearing at Reform UK’s annual conference this week, rubbing shoulders with fossil fuel interests, far-right politicians, and Christian rig...
www.desmog.com
September 2, 2026 at 12:04 PM
🔴 NEW 🔴
Reform’s conference agenda is a toxic tapas of oil interests, anti-abortion groups and Big Tech lobbyists.
👇🏻👇🏻
Reform’s conference agenda is a toxic tapas of oil interests, anti-abortion groups and Big Tech lobbyists.
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We have a winner!
Thank you to everyone who took part in Pete’s Prize Draw 😺
Congratulations Suzanne.
Thank you to everyone who took part in Pete’s Prize Draw 😺
Congratulations Suzanne.
September 1, 2026 at 10:13 AM
We have a winner!
Thank you to everyone who took part in Pete’s Prize Draw 😺
Congratulations Suzanne.
Thank you to everyone who took part in Pete’s Prize Draw 😺
Congratulations Suzanne.
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Removing basic amenities such as laundry rooms and cramming more prisoners in the same square footage doesn’t sound like it will help with the crisis in prison conditions.
Which is fine if all you want from prison is temporary warehousing of people.
Less so if you want to stop people reoffending.
Which is fine if all you want from prison is temporary warehousing of people.
Less so if you want to stop people reoffending.
Alex Norris, the justice secretary, laid out plans to tackle overcrowding ahead of the prime minister returning to parliament
Andy Burnham latest: Prisoners to be held in laundry rooms to ease jail ‘perma-crisis’
www.thetimes.com
September 1, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Removing basic amenities such as laundry rooms and cramming more prisoners in the same square footage doesn’t sound like it will help with the crisis in prison conditions.
Which is fine if all you want from prison is temporary warehousing of people.
Less so if you want to stop people reoffending.
Which is fine if all you want from prison is temporary warehousing of people.
Less so if you want to stop people reoffending.
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I shot the printer
But I did not shoot the paper tray
But I did not shoot the paper tray
August 31, 2026 at 11:13 AM
I shot the printer
But I did not shoot the paper tray
But I did not shoot the paper tray
"I want your children's lungs to be smaller and less functional" is a bold electoral strategy.
August 31, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Data centres are springing up everywhere, using massive amounts of energy and water. I’ve signed @friends-earth.bsky.social’s petition calling for a pause on new data centres until the government gets a grip on the situation. Will you join me? action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/put...
Stop data centres draining our precious resources
Add my name Data centres are springing up all over the UK – using massive amounts of electricity and, in many cases, huge amounts of water. The UK is already facing water shortages, high energy demand...
action.friendsoftheearth.uk
August 29, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Data centres are springing up everywhere, using massive amounts of energy and water. I’ve signed @friends-earth.bsky.social’s petition calling for a pause on new data centres until the government gets a grip on the situation. Will you join me? action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/put...
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Just checked with people who sit at Ghent University's board of governors: Fake News.
Disciplinary proceedings against Nathan Cofnas are still ongoing.
(Make of the other communication what you will)
Disciplinary proceedings against Nathan Cofnas are still ongoing.
(Make of the other communication what you will)
Nathan Cofnas and the US Ambassador to Belgium say that the University of Ghent have now lifted his suspension, thanking the US government for supporting him (with threats of retaliation).
The Ambassador says that Cofnas will be able to complete his one year appointment to March 2027.
The Ambassador says that Cofnas will be able to complete his one year appointment to March 2027.
August 27, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Just checked with people who sit at Ghent University's board of governors: Fake News.
Disciplinary proceedings against Nathan Cofnas are still ongoing.
(Make of the other communication what you will)
Disciplinary proceedings against Nathan Cofnas are still ongoing.
(Make of the other communication what you will)
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We recently ooked into a number of social media influencers (from the wellness space to the manosphere), promising followers “life-changing” money trading gold.
August 26, 2026 at 9:59 AM
We recently ooked into a number of social media influencers (from the wellness space to the manosphere), promising followers “life-changing” money trading gold.
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Our investigation revealed that traders are directed to register with Vantage Markets' offshore brand, which doesn’t offer the same safeguards as a UK licensed firm. www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2026...
Mumpreneurs and manosphere influencers plug dodgy online trading
Vantage Markets’s offshore arm targets customers in the UK. But its advocates aren’t financial experts – they’re make-up experts, manosphere bros and…
www.thebureauinvestigates.com
August 26, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Our investigation revealed that traders are directed to register with Vantage Markets' offshore brand, which doesn’t offer the same safeguards as a UK licensed firm. www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2026...
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Hear me out: The John F. Kennedy and Dolly Parton Memorial Center for the Performing Arts
August 25, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Hear me out: The John F. Kennedy and Dolly Parton Memorial Center for the Performing Arts
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A reminder that Jolene slowed down to 33rpm is absolute genius.
RIP, Dolly 💔
youtube.com/watch?v=doz1...
RIP, Dolly 💔
youtube.com/watch?v=doz1...
Jolene at 33 rpm
YouTube video by Tom Berry
youtube.com
August 25, 2026 at 7:58 PM
A reminder that Jolene slowed down to 33rpm is absolute genius.
RIP, Dolly 💔
youtube.com/watch?v=doz1...
RIP, Dolly 💔
youtube.com/watch?v=doz1...
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A friend found this clipping in some old files. Haven't seen this before. Mind blown.
August 25, 2026 at 10:25 AM
A friend found this clipping in some old files. Haven't seen this before. Mind blown.
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In case you didn't see this, @jagohazzard.bsky.social
August 21, 2026 at 9:50 AM
In case you didn't see this, @jagohazzard.bsky.social