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Owner-operator of MotoMatters.com. Motorcyclist. Reader. Writer. #MotoGP and #motorcycle racing at motomatters.com Part of @paddockpasspodcast.bsky.social Personal writing at emmett.nl Chip in: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/motomatters

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David Emmett @motomatters.com · Jul 17

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David Emmett @motomatters.com · 3h

It's amazing that the global economy is sailing towards a massive iceberg with flashing warning lights and the words "This iceberg sinks markets" and an economy kill count on the side and we are all still "full steam ahead, I'm sure it'll be fine".

www.theguardian.com/business/202...

US shares risk ‘sharp correction’ but markets seem complacent, IMF warns

Government bond markets also under increasing pressure, says Global Financial Stability Report

www.theguardian.com

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David Emmett @motomatters.com · 10h

Also available on Patreon: what will the 850cc #MotoGP bikes look like? We don't know yet, but we can infer a lot from the technical rules, and the directions they will drive development.
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How Will The 850cc MotoGP Machines Be Different To The Current 1000cc Bikes? | MotoMatters.com

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David Emmett @motomatters.com · 10h

What will the 850cc #MotoGP bikes look like? We don't know yet, but we can infer a lot from the technical rules, and the directions they will drive development. An exploration for MotoMatters subscribers.

motomatters.com/analysis/202...

How Will The 850cc MotoGP Machines Be Different To The Current 1000cc Bikes? | MotoMatters.com | Kropotkin Thinks

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David Emmett @motomatters.com · 5h

I do wonder if any players or (for the Olympics) athletes will be detained

David Emmett @motomatters.com · 5h

Anyway, fuck the PayPal Mafia and I hope they suffer eternal anal itching.

David Emmett @motomatters.com · 5h

The internet would have been better being run by the people behind The Well rather than the people behind The Facebook.

David Emmett @motomatters.com · 5h

The internet is the way it is because it was built by the wrong kind of libertarians. The right kind of libertarians were too busy writing science fiction

David Emmett @motomatters.com · 5h

Obviously he is full of shit, but it really does look like organising an international sports tournament in the US under the current regime is going to be nigh on impossible. Obviously obsequious lickspittle Gianni Infantino isn't going to do anything. Maybe the IOC will?

Trump threatens removal of World Cup games from Boston, Olympics from LA

Blaming Boston street takeovers and LA wildfires, the US president said both global sporting events could be moved for supposed safety reasons

www.theguardian.com

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Tim Marchman @timmarchman.bsky.social · 6h

The boring and obvious take that anti-woke positions have the effect (and in many cases the intent) of making it acceptable in polite circles to be a degenerate racist was and remains correct.

David Emmett @motomatters.com · 8h

Find a man that looks at you the way Donald Trump looks at the chance to impose tariffs on a country

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Greg Jenner @gregjenner.bsky.social · 9h

“Copyright growing pains” is one hell of a euphemism for the biggest IP theft in history

Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 1d

Despite early, and familiar, copyright growing pains, Sora may be the prelude to AI-generated on-demand TV and movies

Want to See Marilyn Monroe in Game of Thrones? AI Could Make It Soon

Despite early, and familiar, copyright growing pains, Sora may be the prelude to AI-generated on-demand TV and movies

www.scientificamerican.com

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Jane Coaston @janecoaston.bsky.social · 9h

the least surprising news of our time www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

www.politico.com

David Emmett @motomatters.com · 10h

Moved in 2010. Still have a couple of unpacked boxes.

David Emmett @motomatters.com · 10h

Also available on Patreon: what will the 850cc #MotoGP bikes look like? We don't know yet, but we can infer a lot from the technical rules, and the directions they will drive development.
www.patreon.com/posts/how-wi...

How Will The 850cc MotoGP Machines Be Different To The Current 1000cc Bikes? | MotoMatters.com

Get more from MotoMatters.com on Patreon

www.patreon.com

David Emmett @motomatters.com · 10h

What will the 850cc #MotoGP bikes look like? We don't know yet, but we can infer a lot from the technical rules, and the directions they will drive development. An exploration for MotoMatters subscribers.

motomatters.com/analysis/202...

How Will The 850cc MotoGP Machines Be Different To The Current 1000cc Bikes? | MotoMatters.com | Kropotkin Thinks

motomatters.com

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Nieuwsmotor.nl @nieuwsmotor.bsky.social · 11h

Speedway races 19 oktober Dirt Track Lelystad

Speedway races 19 oktober Dirt Track Lelystad

Op zondag 19 oktober vindt er voor het eerst sinds lange tijd weer een (motor) speedwaywedstrijd plaats op Dirt Track Lelystad. #motorrijden Lees Meer 👇🏻

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Dr. Hackenbush’s House of Horrors @dochackenbush.bsky.social · 15h

You either die a hero or live long enough to see the bangers of your youth turn up in adverts for toilet cleaner or insurance or whatever

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Marc Morris @marcmorris.bsky.social · 20h

Today's the 959th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings, so obviously I'm reposting my scenes from the Bayeux Tapestry in Playmobil.

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Mark Watson @watsoncomedian.bsky.social · 12h

(WITH FRAYING PATIENCE) No thanks, I don’t want to see Marilyn Monroe in Game Of Thrones, because it ended several years ago and she died a very long time before that.

Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 1d

Despite early, and familiar, copyright growing pains, Sora may be the prelude to AI-generated on-demand TV and movies

Want to See Marilyn Monroe in Game of Thrones? AI Could Make It Soon

Despite early, and familiar, copyright growing pains, Sora may be the prelude to AI-generated on-demand TV and movies

www.scientificamerican.com

David Emmett @motomatters.com · 12h

Panic Shack are a very tidy little band. Every tight rhythm section and shorting, rocking songs that punch you in the mouth. Very enjoyable.

youtu.be/XntMMMzeoq8

Panic Shack - Jiu Jits You (live at Grauzone)

YouTube video by KINK

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Ned Hartley @nedhartley.com · 14h

OMG this means The Onion is going to own Infowars!

The Independent @the-independent.com · 14h

BREAKING | Alex Jones loses Supreme Court bid to avoid paying $1.4B to Sandy Hook families

Alex Jones loses Supreme Court bid to avoid paying $1.4B to Sandy Hook families

www.independent.co.uk

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RevZilla @revzilla.bsky.social · 14h

Following up its off-road success, the Spanish electric motorcycle company introduces its first street-focused model, a supermoto.

#revzilla #motosky #stark #ev #electricvehicle #supermoto

2026 Stark VARG SM first look: Taking it to the streets - RevZilla

Following up its off-road success, the Spanish electric motorcycle company introduces its first street-focused model, a supermoto.

www.revzilla.com

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Jana H-S (they/she) @jana-aych-ess.bsky.social · 2d

they actually built a dam there a few years back. it's the uncanny reservoir now

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Ken Tindell @kentindell.bsky.social · 15h

Remember the rhyme:

"If it's on the inter-net
eventually bricked it will get"

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Paddock Pass Podcast @paddockpasspodcast.com · 15h

The audio version of the podcast is here too:
With Marc Marquez out, what will happen now? Are their any clear favourites? Could we really see a #MotoGP podium without a Ducati?
Plus, favourite PI races, favourite memories, and a Toprak conspiracy theory!

soundcloud.com/the-paddock-...

Episode 516: Australian GP preview – Wide open!

Favourite Phillip Island memories, the state of MotoGP without Marc Marquez (who can possible win in Australia?), thoughts on the series’ best racetrack and more as Adam, David and Neil anticipate rou