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Darren Roberts

@robertsdj

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Blockbusters Theme WITH WORDS!!!
Blockbusters Theme WITH WORDS!!! YouTube video by Tom Little

Sticking this in your head

youtu.be/j-BNwgW6PIE?...

10.03.2026 19:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Oof. That can knock you back - so take time. Had the same experience. Person was very determined and took 2 of us who rocked up and police to keep them from trying again.

20.02.2026 08:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tracing the history of chocolate through ProQuest Digital Collections ProQuest Digital Collections turn chocolate’s story into a multidisciplinary adventure. With some simple searches, you can trace its impact on economies, health, industry, and cultureβ€”all in one platf...

Like chocolate ? - click here videos.clarivate.com/watch/9noRqc...

04.02.2026 09:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Why is my body’s reaction to disappointment/annoyance is to want to hibernate and feel shattered ?

30.01.2026 11:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I see another Tory who said that they would never join Reform has now joined Reform.

26.01.2026 13:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Clarivate Introduces Nexus, Connecting AI Users to Trusted Academic Resources | ClarivateClarivate Introduces Nexus, Connecting AI Users to Trusted Academic Resources Clarivate Nexus integrates academic content and services into the AI tools increasingly used by students and researchers, helping libraries and institutions remain central to trusted scholarship.

Clarivate’s new Nexus connects AI tools directly to trusted library resources β€” full‑text access, verified references, real academic rigour built in. A big step toward keeping fast AI research grounded in trustworthy sources.

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22.01.2026 10:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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a man in a suit and tie is clapping his hands and saying well done wednesday . ALT: a man in a suit and tie is clapping his hands and saying well done wednesday .
21.01.2026 16:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Global Vidyard video

Explore history as it unfolded.

ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Global connects today’s headlines back to each title’s first issueβ€”spanning centuries and continents.

Take a look here >> videos.clarivate.com/watch/xTDWVd...

21.01.2026 08:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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sigh

14.01.2026 12:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

There are enough religions and cults in the East Grinstead area to offer up enough requests to get the water back on. I mean, Xenu must be good for something? There must be a wise woman down the woods who can conjure up a water nymph ? Divination ?

11.01.2026 12:18 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

You could be looking at a day off tomorrow at this rate ;-)

11.01.2026 08:52 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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British Library Modernises with Alma and Primo The British Library has restored services and launched a modern Alma‑powered catalogue, improving search, access and user experience through its partnership with Clarivate.

The British Library’s modernised catalogue is now live on Alma, with Primo VE enhancing discovery - strengthening a UK national institution that serves millions. More here: clarivate.com/academia-gov...

09.01.2026 10:07 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ˜‚

04.01.2026 21:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I blamed Xenu for this one.

04.01.2026 18:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Looks like a wide internet outage in East Grinstead.

04.01.2026 17:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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This was nice yesterday. As was unexpectedly bumping into @thekindbraveleader.bsky.social

22.12.2025 15:21 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Whoop. Got a Xmas Eve gig.

19.12.2025 18:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Boris Johnson: UK will continue Erasmus participation after Brexit - Research Professional News Prime minister appears to rule out UK leaving the exchange programme

I remember writing this back in 2020. I mean, I suppose he was right, after a fashion.

www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-he-govern...

17.12.2025 11:42 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

True dat.

12.12.2025 22:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Four major publishers agree deals with UK university sector - Research Professional News Elsevier, Springer Nature, Taylor & Francis and Wiley meet β€œsector-agreed thresholds” in long-running talks

From my colleagues at Research Professional: www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-o...

12.12.2025 14:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Someone got bored at a practice and read the background feature in CforC1 didn’t they ?

12.12.2025 13:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
DEI Ebook Subscription named a Choice Outstanding Academic Title The ProQuest DEI ebook subscription has been honored for its collection of titles that bridge perspectives.

We are excited to announce that our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Ebook Subscription has been recognized as a Choice Outstanding Academic Title for 2025.

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10.12.2025 10:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

(was it us - hope not) - and I should try that with unresponsive customers? !

08.12.2025 11:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Morning.

08.12.2025 08:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Though am sailing through to Piccadilly.

07.12.2025 19:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Hello Stockport.

07.12.2025 19:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Turn jar upside down onto a firm surface. Using a bluntish knife, or flat head screw driver - push in gently between jar lid and jar. That might be enough to break the vacuum and release the lid for turning.

07.12.2025 18:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

And so to Manchester. Staying tonight. Health libraries event tomorrow. Always have a great time in Manc.

07.12.2025 16:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Right - where's good for a decent pint for someone straight off the train in Manchester on a Sunday evening.

05.12.2025 11:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How about breaking it up into several small regional identities, each with local news output and programme generation that gets shared to the wider network ? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

07.11.2025 10:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0