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IT trainer with a history degree (military, political and US history), happy to chat about classic TV and the legendary E Street Band.

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A while back I saw Gene Simmons doing a tutorial on his Kiss makeup. He said it took 2 hrs at first, but with practice you can do it in 45 mins.

So did Bond spend 2 hrs putting on makeup while the nuke was counting down OR does he put clown makeup on so often he's now really quick at it?

09.03.2026 22:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

One of my favourite John Gardner Bonds. Hope you enjoyed it.

09.03.2026 15:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

On the other hand, at rock shows, Springsteen says 'in concert' means the band and the audience performing together.

06.03.2026 13:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

As Springsteen said during his acoustic tour in the mid-90s:

"It’s a night where the music’s quiet so I need quiet. Don’t make me come out and start slapping people around, ruining my nice guy image… Put your cameras away and shut the fuck up."

06.03.2026 12:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Trump delivered his State of the Union in the very chamber his MAGA extremists attacked on January 6 to help him overturn an election. And corporate media barely bothered to say it out loud. That erasure β€” that quiet smoothing-over β€” is exactly how authoritarianism gets normalized.

25.02.2026 12:41 πŸ‘ 1317 πŸ” 439 πŸ’¬ 44 πŸ“Œ 11

The official tickets aren't on sale till the 21st.

19.02.2026 20:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That's a reseller site. Those aren't the actual ticket prices.

19.02.2026 20:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Sounds great. Looking forward to the next one.

18.02.2026 15:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I remember this story jumped out at me at the time, as the Romulans in it were characters again like in TOS, rather than just the 'heavies' they were in early TNG.

06.02.2026 19:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Autocorrect πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈπŸ€£

06.02.2026 12:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

To be fair, I think somebody else mentioned Facebook of the Enemy.

06.02.2026 12:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks - just read the analysis, which was fantastic. The episode I was thinking of was the Enemy (series 3), where Geordie and Bochra crashed on the corrosive planet, if you want to do another...?

06.02.2026 12:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The Enemy is one that always sticks in my mind.

06.02.2026 05:27 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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a bald man says " works for me " in front of a dark background Alt: Captain Sisko stands up and says, "works for me."
04.02.2026 21:26 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

There's also Streets of Seattle by Steven Gilbert and Streets of San Diego by Marcus Singletary.

29.01.2026 00:41 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio) YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free

28.01.2026 17:02 πŸ‘ 97499 πŸ” 40878 πŸ’¬ 4303 πŸ“Œ 5361

β€˜I think Enoch Powell is the man’, the Maggie May singer is reported as saying. β€˜I’m all for him. This country is overcrowded. The immigrants should be sent home.’

24.01.2026 21:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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a man says " i think we have to play this one " in white letters Alt: Avon from Blake's 7 says " i think we have to play this one " in white letters
19.01.2026 18:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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a man wearing a black leather jacket with studs on it is sitting in a dark room . Alt: Paul Darrow as Avon, in black on the flight deck of the Liberator, smiling and saying, "crude, but accurate."
19.01.2026 14:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

People are underestimating what a momentous moment this is. Mike Johnson actually saw something. That must be a first.

13.01.2026 19:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Mr Spock leaning over his science console on the original Enterprise, with the words of his line from the 'Immunity Syndrome's episode, "Brace yourself. The area of penetration will no doubt be sensitive."

Mr Spock leaning over his science console on the original Enterprise, with the words of his line from the 'Immunity Syndrome's episode, "Brace yourself. The area of penetration will no doubt be sensitive."

Surely, this classic line...?

12.01.2026 22:08 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Back cover of the Born in the USA album, stating it was produced by Bruce Springsteen and Steve van Zandt.

Back cover of the Born in the USA album, stating it was produced by Bruce Springsteen and Steve van Zandt.

10.01.2026 00:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If knowledge is power, then to be unknown is to be unconquerable.

10.01.2026 00:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The US wasn't occupied by a foreign power during either of those conflicts, so not the same.

If there are no excuses, you should be able to easily explain how the Ukrainians can campaign and hold elections in Russian-occupied territory. Please enlighten us.

05.01.2026 16:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

...counting votes in the regions under Russian occupation?

05.01.2026 13:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Also, Clause 71 states that elections should be free, and "Voters are guaranteed the free expression of their will."

@carterforva.bsky.social do you want to explain how that would work in the Russian occupied regions? Also how Ukrainian officials would go about setting up polling stations and...

05.01.2026 13:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Nils Lofgren - World Through Your Eyes
Nils Lofgren - World Through Your Eyes YouTube video by Nils Lofgren

@amylofgren.bsky.social Bless all dogs as they live n love from a higher place πŸŽ„πŸŽΆπŸ”₯πŸ’š

youtube.com/watch?v=q8yh...

27.12.2025 16:39 πŸ‘ 61 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

Insane Queen Posse.

30.12.2025 16:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Small white house with one upstairs window.

Small white house with one upstairs window.

To be fair, his dad worked at Freehold rug mill (he's always said his songs are about his dad), and this is the house he grew up in. There's worse places to grow up in, but it wasn't exactly affluent.

30.12.2025 16:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

As I recall, it was quite heavily trailed, as they used Unification to promote Undiscovered Country.

27.12.2025 23:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0