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Gerard Martin

@gerjomarty.bsky.social

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N. Irish software developer / Dedicated follower of anime, video games, compsci, music, and other idle activities 🚑💀🐙🎪🍵 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gerjomarty Blog: https://gm.me.uk

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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 7d

New post just out:

"On the edge"

On my unexpected week in hospital and five things I learnt about the state of the NHS.

(Free to read)

open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/o...

On the edge

My week in the NHS

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Jay Rigdon @jayrigdon.bsky.social · 7d

Not sure the folks at NBC/Peacock thought this one through

Two announcers, Jason Garrett and Dan Hicks, stand in front of a sign that reads "Big Turd" thanks to how they are blocking it

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Gerard Martin @gerjomarty.bsky.social · 8d

I wasn't ready to hear the term washi tape in real life.

Gerard Martin @gerjomarty.bsky.social · 22d

I just had to mark the incredible translation for Maruzensky's hip and fresh references, job well done.

Screenshot from Umamusume

Maruzensky
C'mon! Pump your fist in the air and sing the words, "Don't you... forget about me!"

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ポリアネス @yuyushiki-s.bsky.social · 25d

Captured frame number 5944 from the anime Yuyushiki ゆゆ式

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Punchy @punchystream.bsky.social · Sep 25

It's difficult to overstate the influence Recettear's surprise hit of a digital English release was in terms of getting the Japanese games industry to turn their heads towards PC as a viable release platform.

We all owe a lot to Andrew and his work and I'm so sad to hear this.

AndyAML @andyaml.bsky.social · Sep 25

Absolutely devastated by this news. SpaceDrake was no doubt a huge influence in drumming up interest for Japanese indie games localized into English and pushing for them on digital distribution storefronts like steam. Huge loss. Might be time for another playthrough of Recettear in his honour.

A tweet from Robin Light-Williams (@BlondRobin) stating the following: Hello to anyone reading this. I am Robin Light-Williams, formerly lead translator for Carpe Fulgur. I am very sorry to announce that my friend and business partner Andrew Dice, @SpaceDrakeCF, has passed away. Pursuant to that, Carpe Fulgur will be ceasing operations.

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Rick Boooooooo-rin @rickburin.bsky.social · Sep 11

UK number ones at the time of Mandelson sackings/resignations:

1. Goodbye – The Spice Girls (23 December 1998)

2. Rollin’ – Limp Bizkit (24 January 2001)

3. Golden – Huntr/x: Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami (11 September 2025)

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Gerard Martin @gerjomarty.bsky.social · Aug 27

I've finally listened to a song for the first time from an album I've owned for 20 years. It only took trawling through old forum posts, buying a new drive on eBay, and crossing my fingers.

Gerard Martin @gerjomarty.bsky.social · Aug 23

Top job to the owner of the Subaru Subaru! #holoAllForOne

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Chuck Zimmerheld @chucktowski.com · Aug 20

Extremely super duper important for you to login at giantbomb.com and opt in if you want to keep your account.

Important Account Update - fandom has sold Giant Bomb to Jeff Bakalar and Jeff Grubb. You must log in and accept terms to keep your account when the new site launches.

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Gerard Martin @gerjomarty.bsky.social · Aug 20

Today I purchased a CD drive in Year of our Lord 2025 because apparently there are some songs I've never heard on some of my albums because they're hidden before track 1, and it's a crapshoot as to which drives are able to rip from this pre-gap.

Gerard Martin @gerjomarty.bsky.social · Aug 19

I'm convinced that the Google app Home feed has been tweaked to go on forever instead of just stopping at some point. I've lost hours to this thing.

Always appreciate a social media feed that has the decency to just stop.

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Marie Le Conte @youngvulgarian.marieleconte.com · Aug 9

*bloody* hell, this entire story www.ft.com/content/0e24...

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Gerard Martin @gerjomarty.bsky.social · Jul 30

My first run with Agnes Tachyon is also my first URA Finale win. Tachyon came in clutch as 8th favourite on my last alarm clock in the final. What a legend.

Agnes Tachyon bossing it at the URA Finale, with a bonus sad Super Creek in the background.

Gerard Martin @gerjomarty.bsky.social · Jul 17

It can't be beaten.

I do not want to alt text this anime, it's just too shameful.

Gerard Martin @gerjomarty.bsky.social · Jul 17

Today's homelab setup adventures included renaming some downloaded Linux distributions, and a massive sidetrack on how to reverse proxy the IRC bouncer over Tailscale TLS using Caddy, which was not easy to work out.

I'm now slowly watching my collection come to life on Shoko.

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Gerard Martin @gerjomarty.bsky.social · Jul 17

Can't I just have the non-AI version of "show my hotel reservation in my calendar" that I've had for decades without needing to offer up my lifetime on a plate?

To use Gemini, turn on smart features in Google Workspace
You agree to let Google Workspace use your Workspace content and activity to personalise your experience across Workspace. Workspace includes apps for businesses and schools, such as Gmail, Chat, Meet, Drive and more. To learn more, visit the Workspace website. Smart features include:
Show events from Gmail in Calendar (such as flight itineraries and invitations)
Personalised search (such as keyword suggestions, file suggestions and more relevant results)
Ask Gemini to summarise content, create drafts and find key information, along with other Gemini for Workspace features
You can always turn smart features in Google Workspace on or off in your settings. When smart features are on, your data may be used to improve these features. Learn more about these smart features.

Gerard Martin @gerjomarty.bsky.social · Jul 17

So in Google's new personalisation options, do you effectively have to opt in to having your data be trained on for AI if you want to keep calendar entries discovered from Gmail in Calendar?

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ポリアネス @yuyushiki-s.bsky.social · Jul 14

Captured frame number 2974 from the anime Yuyushiki ゆゆ式

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Gerard Martin @gerjomarty.bsky.social · Jul 9

You: watching Uma Musume guides on YouTube

Me:

Gerard Martin @gerjomarty.bsky.social · Jun 27

God I love Glastonbury weekend on TV. Flicking between stages on iPlayer knowing it'd take me at least half an hour to walk between them in real life, now that's power.

(Would still go though!)

Gerard Martin @gerjomarty.bsky.social · Jun 27

Just spotted the Derry / Glastonderry flag during CMAT. Very nice.

Gerard Martin @gerjomarty.bsky.social · Jun 26

As penance, the game now crashes on launch for me, so Oguri Cap will remain out of reach for now.

Gerard Martin @gerjomarty.bsky.social · Jun 26

I think I beat the desire sensor on my very first roll.

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⌘ left at london ⌘ @leftatlondon.com · Jun 25

Finally, my long awaited tribute to new york city in celebration of mamdani's win

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