Brian Gentles
@briangentles.bsky.social
Clonmel, Ireland. Getting long in the tooth, zero craic
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Only in Portland: Benson Boone surprising kids on their ride home with the Bike Bus before his concert. Pure joy. #BikeBus #BensonBoone
November 8, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Only in Portland: Benson Boone surprising kids on their ride home with the Bike Bus before his concert. Pure joy. #BikeBus #BensonBoone
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I did a roundup post of what turned out to be a very weird #Aras25
In 12 newsletters, 3 newspaper articles, & a fair few media bits,
my goal has been to get on the record the ephemera of the digital campaign
Reviewing it, its striking how much is already erased
www.thebriefing.ie/aras25-campa...
In 12 newsletters, 3 newspaper articles, & a fair few media bits,
my goal has been to get on the record the ephemera of the digital campaign
Reviewing it, its striking how much is already erased
www.thebriefing.ie/aras25-campa...
#Aras25 Campaign Roundup
Over the last few months I have tried to dig out and get on the record some of the hidden and more ephemeral aspects of this election. Here is a recap of what we covered.
www.thebriefing.ie
October 24, 2025 at 9:46 AM
I did a roundup post of what turned out to be a very weird #Aras25
In 12 newsletters, 3 newspaper articles, & a fair few media bits,
my goal has been to get on the record the ephemera of the digital campaign
Reviewing it, its striking how much is already erased
www.thebriefing.ie/aras25-campa...
In 12 newsletters, 3 newspaper articles, & a fair few media bits,
my goal has been to get on the record the ephemera of the digital campaign
Reviewing it, its striking how much is already erased
www.thebriefing.ie/aras25-campa...
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The Good Liars - Talking Vaccines
youtu.be/3C48Zb-UETc
youtu.be/3C48Zb-UETc
The Good Liars - Talking Vaccines
YouTube video by The Good Liars
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September 30, 2025 at 7:24 PM
The Good Liars - Talking Vaccines
youtu.be/3C48Zb-UETc
youtu.be/3C48Zb-UETc
After a long search, I successfully bought prescription lenses for my Oakley Half Jacket sunglasses. I am very happy right now.
September 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM
After a long search, I successfully bought prescription lenses for my Oakley Half Jacket sunglasses. I am very happy right now.
The EU wants to roll back vital environmental protections. Deadline to stop it: 10 September ⏰
Tell them to keep their #HandsOffNature 👉 birdwatchireland.ie/our-work/adv...
Tell them to keep their #HandsOffNature 👉 birdwatchireland.ie/our-work/adv...
Hands Off Nature - BirdWatch Ireland
Tell politicians how important nature is to you and stop the EU from tearing up the laws that protect birds and nature.
birdwatchireland.ie
September 9, 2025 at 10:48 AM
The EU wants to roll back vital environmental protections. Deadline to stop it: 10 September ⏰
Tell them to keep their #HandsOffNature 👉 birdwatchireland.ie/our-work/adv...
Tell them to keep their #HandsOffNature 👉 birdwatchireland.ie/our-work/adv...
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it's real support from actual racists
September 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM
it's real support from actual racists
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here's today's post: "health scares! dead bestie birthday cards! lawsuits!" — so much shit, so many fans.
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health scares! dead bestie birthday cards! lawsuits! so much shit, so many fans
just another day in Batshitlandia
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July 18, 2025 at 2:48 PM
here's today's post: "health scares! dead bestie birthday cards! lawsuits!" — so much shit, so many fans.
thanks for reading, and please sign up for my daily newsletter so you never miss a post —
thanks for reading, and please sign up for my daily newsletter so you never miss a post —
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‘portable’ home electricity tariff so they can charge at a nearby charger at the same rate they enjoy at home.
July 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
‘portable’ home electricity tariff so they can charge at a nearby charger at the same rate they enjoy at home.
5000km done on my ebike. I have it four years (I think), but my work commute is only 7km a day. On a personal utility level, it is probably the greatest thing I ever purchased. Love cycling again, and generally take the bike rain or shine.
July 11, 2025 at 5:51 PM
5000km done on my ebike. I have it four years (I think), but my work commute is only 7km a day. On a personal utility level, it is probably the greatest thing I ever purchased. Love cycling again, and generally take the bike rain or shine.
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*IMPORTANT*
Please read & share, it could save you or a loved one from a lifetime of chronic system-wide illness. 🙏❤️
Today I was diagnosed with Lyme Disease.😔
I was bitten by 4 ticks 30 days ago & had a red rash come up around one of the bites, that soon started spreading...
*Continued below
Please read & share, it could save you or a loved one from a lifetime of chronic system-wide illness. 🙏❤️
Today I was diagnosed with Lyme Disease.😔
I was bitten by 4 ticks 30 days ago & had a red rash come up around one of the bites, that soon started spreading...
*Continued below
July 10, 2025 at 11:40 PM
*IMPORTANT*
Please read & share, it could save you or a loved one from a lifetime of chronic system-wide illness. 🙏❤️
Today I was diagnosed with Lyme Disease.😔
I was bitten by 4 ticks 30 days ago & had a red rash come up around one of the bites, that soon started spreading...
*Continued below
Please read & share, it could save you or a loved one from a lifetime of chronic system-wide illness. 🙏❤️
Today I was diagnosed with Lyme Disease.😔
I was bitten by 4 ticks 30 days ago & had a red rash come up around one of the bites, that soon started spreading...
*Continued below
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The enema of my enemy is not something I'm interested in.
July 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The enema of my enemy is not something I'm interested in.
You ever see this @christinamartin.bsky.social ? Stick with it til the end!
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Jim Bowen reveals all about gameshow Bullseye | Jim Bowen reveals all about gameshow Bullseye | By Old | Facebook
Jim Bowen reveals all about gameshow Bullseye
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July 3, 2025 at 12:53 PM
You ever see this @christinamartin.bsky.social ? Stick with it til the end!
www.facebook.com/615723147662...
www.facebook.com/615723147662...
It’s not hanging in The Louvre, but it’s still in good company! @leehealey.bsky.social @barneyfarmer.bsky.social
If I get three promotions and my own office (or divorced), I’ll transfer it to more salubrious surroundings
If I get three promotions and my own office (or divorced), I’ll transfer it to more salubrious surroundings
June 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM
It’s not hanging in The Louvre, but it’s still in good company! @leehealey.bsky.social @barneyfarmer.bsky.social
If I get three promotions and my own office (or divorced), I’ll transfer it to more salubrious surroundings
If I get three promotions and my own office (or divorced), I’ll transfer it to more salubrious surroundings
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You should read my colleague Kerry Howley's piece on Pete Hegseth. It describes the terrifying void at the center of the Pentagon, where insecurity and paranoia make it impossible for people to work around the hollow DefSec. nymag.com/intelligence...
Pete Hegseth Is Playing Secretary
As he sends troops into L.A. and prepares for war, his Pentagon is beset by infighting over leaks, drugs, and socks. How long will Trump stand by him?
nymag.com
June 13, 2025 at 8:41 PM
You should read my colleague Kerry Howley's piece on Pete Hegseth. It describes the terrifying void at the center of the Pentagon, where insecurity and paranoia make it impossible for people to work around the hollow DefSec. nymag.com/intelligence...
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Nick Clegg's new book is £25, but I'm sure he's okay with us stealing it.
May 26, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Nick Clegg's new book is £25, but I'm sure he's okay with us stealing it.
Att all the people who drive 50km a week and are still afraid to buy an EV
World's largest 100% battery electric ship launches at shipyard in Hobart, headed for service ferrying passengers and vehicles between Argentina and Uruguay
"This ship changes the game:" World's largest all-electric ferry launches in Tasmania
World's largest 100% battery electric ship launches at shipyard in Hobart, headed for service ferrying passengers and vehicles between Argentina and Uruguay.
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May 2, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Att all the people who drive 50km a week and are still afraid to buy an EV
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"Sleep like a baby" is a stupid phrase. Those little shits barely sleep. "Sleep like a cat" should be the phrase. Those cunts can sleep anywhere. I'm writing this as my cat is asleep on top of the fridge, lying on his back, top half of his body dangling off the edge. Mental.
April 24, 2025 at 8:55 AM
"Sleep like a baby" is a stupid phrase. Those little shits barely sleep. "Sleep like a cat" should be the phrase. Those cunts can sleep anywhere. I'm writing this as my cat is asleep on top of the fridge, lying on his back, top half of his body dangling off the edge. Mental.
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New Gist: Trans rights are Data rights
An unusually long Gist on the data protection implications of the UK Supreme Court's decision to define what is the meaning of the word 'woman' in a single UK Act.
(Also: the CJEU, colonialism, Joyce's Ulysses and Sinn Féin)
www.thegist.ie/the-gist-tra...
An unusually long Gist on the data protection implications of the UK Supreme Court's decision to define what is the meaning of the word 'woman' in a single UK Act.
(Also: the CJEU, colonialism, Joyce's Ulysses and Sinn Féin)
www.thegist.ie/the-gist-tra...
The Gist: Trans rights are Data rights
A UK court has made a decision defining genders which has put it at odds with a less noticed, more important, decision from the CJEU. This is the Gist.
www.thegist.ie
April 21, 2025 at 10:12 AM
New Gist: Trans rights are Data rights
An unusually long Gist on the data protection implications of the UK Supreme Court's decision to define what is the meaning of the word 'woman' in a single UK Act.
(Also: the CJEU, colonialism, Joyce's Ulysses and Sinn Féin)
www.thegist.ie/the-gist-tra...
An unusually long Gist on the data protection implications of the UK Supreme Court's decision to define what is the meaning of the word 'woman' in a single UK Act.
(Also: the CJEU, colonialism, Joyce's Ulysses and Sinn Féin)
www.thegist.ie/the-gist-tra...
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There is only one way to end the war: put pressure on the Russians. The Trump people did the opposite: put pressure on Ukraine, and relieved pressure on Russia. They have made the war worse while talking of "peace."
April 19, 2025 at 1:18 PM
There is only one way to end the war: put pressure on the Russians. The Trump people did the opposite: put pressure on Ukraine, and relieved pressure on Russia. They have made the war worse while talking of "peace."
Kudos to Pepper Asset Servicing, they're really on top of their game. Fortunately, I hadn't spent my unexpected windfall yet.
April 8, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Kudos to Pepper Asset Servicing, they're really on top of their game. Fortunately, I hadn't spent my unexpected windfall yet.
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WATCH: If you REALLY want to understand just how lazy, moronic & dishonest Trump’s “math” is, that he claims is the basis for his “reciprocal tariffs” on nations all over the world (spoiler: they aren’t reciprocal), please watch this excellent CBC explanation by Andrew Chang.
Then please share it.
Then please share it.
The bizarre way Trump’s team calculated reciprocal tariffs | About That
YouTube video by CBC News
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April 5, 2025 at 5:45 AM
WATCH: If you REALLY want to understand just how lazy, moronic & dishonest Trump’s “math” is, that he claims is the basis for his “reciprocal tariffs” on nations all over the world (spoiler: they aren’t reciprocal), please watch this excellent CBC explanation by Andrew Chang.
Then please share it.
Then please share it.
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I wrote a bunch of words trying to explain how economically incomprehensible the tariff stuff is. It explains how a 5th grader understands basic econ better than Trump and his economic advisors.
www.techdirt.com/2025/04/03/t...
www.techdirt.com/2025/04/03/t...
Trump Declares A Trade War On Uninhabited Islands, US Military, And Economic Logic
There’s a fundamental problem with Donald Trump’s new trade policy: it fails a test that actual 5th graders can pass. I know this because I tried explaining his “Liberation Day…
www.techdirt.com
April 3, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I wrote a bunch of words trying to explain how economically incomprehensible the tariff stuff is. It explains how a 5th grader understands basic econ better than Trump and his economic advisors.
www.techdirt.com/2025/04/03/t...
www.techdirt.com/2025/04/03/t...
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The Canadien Government has made an ad for the coming election, and it’s surprisingly honest and informative! #Canada2025
Honest Government Ad | Canada Election 2025 🍁
YouTube video by thejuicemedia
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March 30, 2025 at 9:42 PM
The Canadien Government has made an ad for the coming election, and it’s surprisingly honest and informative! #Canada2025