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Mild-mannered InfoSec manager by day, impulsive post deleter by night. Being small. He/Him Devonport, Auckland, NZ

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Ed @actuallyedwin.bsky.social · 3h

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Ed @actuallyedwin.bsky.social · 16h

Read this BBC headline four times and cannot make sense of it. The English invented a language, mastered by other people.

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Annie @beingaboutnz.bsky.social · 1d

My grandfather was awarded the Military Medal for his conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on this day.

Ed @actuallyedwin.bsky.social · 1d

On this day...

"1917 – First World War: New Zealand troops suffered more than 2,000 casualties, including more than 800 deaths, in the First Battle of Passchendaele, making it the nation's largest loss of life in one day."

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First Battle of Passchendaele - Wikipedia

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Ed @actuallyedwin.bsky.social · 1d

It would seem appropriate for the largest Polynesian city in the world to have a culturally representative mayor. I have no idea where these 140,000 voters for Wayne Brown live, but I suspect it isn't on the peninsula.

Ed @actuallyedwin.bsky.social · 1d

Repost deleted. Paywall at NYer.

Ed @actuallyedwin.bsky.social · 1d

Takapuna Sunday Market is going upmarket.

Ed @actuallyedwin.bsky.social · 1d

Wait until they hear about Santa Claus.

Ed @actuallyedwin.bsky.social · 1d

Madeline Horwath on St George returning to England – cartoon www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Madeline Horwath on St George returning to England – cartoon

The St George’s flag is more popular than ever. It’s more complicated for England’s patron saint

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Nereide @drnereide.bsky.social · 2d

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A nice circumhorizontal arc (informally known as a fire rainbow, which is a misnomer) over West Virginia captured by Christa Harbig!

It is an optical phenomenon belonging to the family of ice halos, so it is neither fire nor a rainbow.

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$The image shows a circumhorizon arc (or circumhorizontal arc), an optical phenomenon resembling a fiery rainbow. It forms in a clear sky with cirrus clouds made of flat, hexagonal ice crystals aligned horizontally. These crystals refract sunlight, creating a colorful arc parallel to the horizon. Vibrant colors shine brightly against the blue sky, captured near North Fork Mountain, West Virginia.$

Ed @actuallyedwin.bsky.social · 2d

No prizes. Just the accolade.

Ed @actuallyedwin.bsky.social · 2d

Any time now, the Papakura Mounted Militia will storm Queen Street with their long battons. Delving harsh discipline to wayward city goers with their manners and their fancy city ways.

Ed @actuallyedwin.bsky.social · 2d

Okay, the Saturday night movie quiz. Which movie is this screen grab from?

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The Onion @theonion.com · 2d

Despite his family’s pleading, Richard Blakely died at age 82 on the nice rug.

Ed @actuallyedwin.bsky.social · 2d

Guy with large American pit bull probably wondering where the other shoppers are.

Ed @actuallyedwin.bsky.social · 2d

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Danish library's massive bell announces every newborn in the city

In Aarhus, Denmark, the main library in town is often filled with the sound of a giant tubular bell called Gongen. The bell rings multiple times a day for a…

Ed @actuallyedwin.bsky.social · 2d

Besotted.

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Disappointed Optimist @disappoptimism.bsky.social · 3d

Huh. Somebody gonna be posting

Reuters @reuters.com · 3d

BREAKING: Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 reut.rs/42uh3Aw

Ed @actuallyedwin.bsky.social · 3d

The vertical grill intakes. A sign that something is quite un-natural.

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2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S

The Porsche 911 is a motoring icon. Which makes the 2026 911 Turbo S particularly important, as it's the most powerful production 911 ever. It has a total output of 701hp, thanks to two electric exhau...

Ed @actuallyedwin.bsky.social · 3d

Today I befriended a tiny pug puppy. Not this one.

Ed @actuallyedwin.bsky.social · 3d

I, too, get all the hugs.

Ed @actuallyedwin.bsky.social · 3d

Check out the goldenrod yellow, and the green.
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Ed @actuallyedwin.bsky.social · 3d

wars?

Ed @actuallyedwin.bsky.social · 3d

I'm sure BMW drivers are relieved of that responsibility.

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The New Yorker @newyorker.com · 3d

Today’s Daily Cartoon, by Gina DeLuca. #NewYorkerCartoons

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