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@FietserSteve@mastodon.green youtube.com/@cyclingsteve Tring-tring not ding-ding. Computer whisperer, utility cyclist, Hackney and Newham, London, UK. AI offers opinions not facts, it doesn't know fact from fiction. Post before you follow me.

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The author and in progress kerb protected cycle tracks construction works on Westbourne Terrace in Westminster, London.

The author and in progress kerb protected cycle tracks construction works on Westbourne Terrace in Westminster, London.

It's not all bad news:
πŸ“Έ Kerb separated cycle lane and better pedestrian crossings in progress
πŸ“ Westbourne Terrace, City of Westminster, London
🌹 Vote for candidates who support walking and cycling

07.03.2026 21:55 πŸ‘ 35 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

I'm a vicar in a small rural village. I could never say this to my flock because of the outcry, but Reform are blatantly opposed to genuine Christian values and it's clear that anyone considering voting for them has not been listening to a single word I say each week

06.03.2026 20:20 πŸ‘ 1349 πŸ” 184 πŸ’¬ 122 πŸ“Œ 16

Until New Outlook can open a .pst, it's just web-mail in its own window.

06.03.2026 18:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rubio: β€œLet me tell you, Iran is run by lunatics, religious fanatic lunatics.”

05.03.2026 21:09 πŸ‘ 3896 πŸ” 1805 πŸ’¬ 409 πŸ“Œ 350
What has Reform UK done now?
What has Reform UK done now? YouTube video by LBC

I can't stop laughing, Former Mayor of Newham Robin Wales and former Labour Councillor Clive Furnace also of Newham have joined Reform, although Clive seems to think it's called Respect. 🀣 They even had a press conference for this "Major Announcement". (11mins in)
youtu.be/3Qe61PvTzaM?...

04.03.2026 17:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Commander said Trump was β€˜anointed by Jesus’ to justify Iran strikes: Complaint Military leader told NCOs that assault on Tehran was β€˜all part of God’s divine plan,’ complaint alleges

No mention of "Precious Bodily Fluids", yet.

'A military commander told a group of non-commissioned officers that President Donald Trump was β€œanointed by Jesus to light the signal fire in Iran to cause Armageddon and mark his return to Earth,”' www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

04.03.2026 11:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Nope, while rail fares have risen petrol has been subsidised, it's time to break the addiction.

03.03.2026 13:15 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Rimski on his journey into Stratford Upon Avon for a spot of busking
Rimski on his journey into Stratford Upon Avon for a spot of busking YouTube video by Rimski & Handkerchief

By far the best bike commute video out there. ❀️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fkie...

02.03.2026 11:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Pea car | Birds Eye Commercial
Pea car | Birds Eye Commercial YouTube video by Descubre tu Mundo

Only if you gaffer-tape the thing together first. youtu.be/9HY-Bylvp1k?...

01.03.2026 19:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Two ships hit near Strait of Hormuz as fears grow of oil price rises International shipping is said to have come to a standstill at the strait's entrance, with fears of disruption already pushing up global oil prices.

'so-called over-the-counter trades between private buyers suggest the price has jumped by around 10% to $80 (Β£59) a barrel.

Some analysts have warned it could go over $100 in the event of a prolonged conflict.'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

01.03.2026 18:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Is she going to ask for her Peace Prize back?

28.02.2026 12:53 πŸ‘ 536 πŸ” 51 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 0

Never mind the Green Menace, I'm more concerned about the Cyanotoxins.

28.02.2026 13:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

There were no screens on escalators at the time. I would not have handled that well. Unexpected movement got me reacting like it was me moving.

27.02.2026 18:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

When I had vertigo a few years ago only two things triggered it in public, seeing a rollercoaster in Finsbury park (I fell on the grass, not bad) and one of those roller adverts that shoots the poster upwards on the platform at Tower Hill station (I was able to grab a seat and not fall).

27.02.2026 18:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

With the Greenway closure, January marked the first time in my life (in my 50s) that I spent more time in cars than on a bike. West Ham Lane from Stratford to Plaistow is unsafe as a diversion.

26.02.2026 15:08 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

No money in it for them.

26.02.2026 11:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Time to ditch Windows where possible and do more with less.

26.02.2026 11:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yep. Just got honked at crossing a side road (on foot) near Lea Bridge station because a driver wanted not to slow down. Changes to the highway code are pointless without regular retesting.

26.02.2026 10:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh it's back, nevermind. 🀞

25.02.2026 16:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

OK those people hosting their own wikipedia copies in Docker had a point. #SelfHosting #WikipediaDown

25.02.2026 16:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Break free of Ring's servers, earn a five-figure bounty Goal is to run software locally and stream only to owners' computers If the sour taste has still not left your mouth after Ring's Super Bowl ad, there is a $10,000 prize for anyone who can find a security flaw in the company's cameras.…

ICYMI: Break free of Ring's servers, earn a five-figure bounty

24.02.2026 21:22 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Satya Nadella did say that the transition into the AI era will be a "messy process". I guess he thought someone else would clean it up.

23.02.2026 18:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Clegg was replaced last January by Republican lobbyist Joel Kaplan. I guess even Clegg couldn't kiss Trump ass like the MAGA bunch.

18.02.2026 19:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I agree with the cliff thing, but riding off-parish could be good for some North Americans. 😁

18.02.2026 19:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Well, that's a step or two more than lining up the inflation text with the valve. πŸ˜‰

18.02.2026 19:34 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Close one, I was thinking about giving them my vote. But you've reminded me of the biodiesel-libertarians in the green movement.

18.02.2026 16:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This LTN opportunism is widespread. In Hackney I was very disappointed to see this Green leaflet which plays up opposition to a new LTN. Really @zoegarbett.bsky.social? Not quite openly anti but a lot of people noticed how negative & equivocal this is. I thought you were promising to go further?

18.02.2026 14:41 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
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Farage insults female reporter as Braverman says Reform UK wants to scrap Equality Act – UK politics live Party leader tells FT journalist she should β€˜write some silly story’ after press conference revealing roles for his top team

If a politician insults a journalist, all journalists should leave the press conference.
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...

17.02.2026 14:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Why CBS Didn't Broadcast Stephen Colbert's Interview With James Talarico
Why CBS Didn't Broadcast Stephen Colbert's Interview With James Talarico YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Colbert was blocked from interviewing a politician last night by CBS, despite talk shows not being subject to equal time rules.
So the interview is on YouTube (you can use Brave browser to block ads).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh7D...

17.02.2026 11:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I have zero recollection of this, I probably ignored it after seeing the locations were motorway junctions. πŸ˜€

16.02.2026 08:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0