Hugh Barnard
@hughbarnard.bsky.social
Ecology, local democracy, FOSS, AI, ethics, radical financial reform/alternative currencies, music:http://tinyurl.com/4btpysvm, miscellaneous mischief.
Pic is Umi&me at the Grand Soleil in Gruissan
@[email protected] and https://hughbarnard.org
Pic is Umi&me at the Grand Soleil in Gruissan
@[email protected] and https://hughbarnard.org
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Handing back student work that’s been written by ChatGPT with a 0 followed by the comment “This essay will never stand in authentic wonder before the Beauty of God’s creation.”
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
Even God Is Worried About ChatGPT
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
www.vulture.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Handing back student work that’s been written by ChatGPT with a 0 followed by the comment “This essay will never stand in authentic wonder before the Beauty of God’s creation.”
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If you or your family members have Samsung phones get rid of em.
They explode.
www.thecanary.co/skwawkbox/20...
They explode.
www.thecanary.co/skwawkbox/20...
November 26, 2025 at 7:34 PM
If you or your family members have Samsung phones get rid of em.
They explode.
www.thecanary.co/skwawkbox/20...
They explode.
www.thecanary.co/skwawkbox/20...
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"We are freezing known Russian assets" says Rachel Reeves
"But let me be clear, I don't actually mean the member for Clacton"
"But let me be clear, I don't actually mean the member for Clacton"
November 26, 2025 at 1:10 PM
"We are freezing known Russian assets" says Rachel Reeves
"But let me be clear, I don't actually mean the member for Clacton"
"But let me be clear, I don't actually mean the member for Clacton"
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This is incredible.
And not only is it beneficial health wise but it fosters an emotional bond and core respect for the natural world within the next generation of kids. Something we are sorely lacking here.
And not only is it beneficial health wise but it fosters an emotional bond and core respect for the natural world within the next generation of kids. Something we are sorely lacking here.
November 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
This is incredible.
And not only is it beneficial health wise but it fosters an emotional bond and core respect for the natural world within the next generation of kids. Something we are sorely lacking here.
And not only is it beneficial health wise but it fosters an emotional bond and core respect for the natural world within the next generation of kids. Something we are sorely lacking here.
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Conférence – Hélène Débax, « Le cartulaire des Trencavel (Languedoc, XIe-XIIIe siècle). Un cartulaire laïc pour une histoire féodale »
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Conférence – Hélène Débax, « Le cartulaire des Trencavel (Languedoc, XIe-XIIIe siècle). Un cartulaire laïc pour une histoire féodale »
Les Trencavel sont une lignée vicomtale qui a dirigé les vicomtés d’Albi, Nîmes, Carcassonne, Razès, Béziers et Agde pendant plus de deux siècles, jusqu’à la conquête française en 1209. Ils ont pro…
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November 26, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Conférence – Hélène Débax, « Le cartulaire des Trencavel (Languedoc, XIe-XIIIe siècle). Un cartulaire laïc pour une histoire féodale »
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NEW: Nigel Farage shakes hands with Adam Johnson, well-known 6 January rioter, at a Republican Party fundraiser in Florida, this March - as unearthed by @nafeez.bsky.social for @bylinetimes.bsky.social today
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November 24, 2025 at 12:06 PM
NEW: Nigel Farage shakes hands with Adam Johnson, well-known 6 January rioter, at a Republican Party fundraiser in Florida, this March - as unearthed by @nafeez.bsky.social for @bylinetimes.bsky.social today
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/24/n...
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/24/n...
Here's a draft of the London Perl Workshop talk that I'm giving on Saturday. The slides are a hastily prepared mess, so come to the talk if you're in that London:
hughbarnard.org/cclite2-tech-t
hughbarnard.org/cclite2-tech-t
Cclite2 Tech Talk 29th November LPW – Hugh Barnard
hughbarnard.org
November 26, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Here's a draft of the London Perl Workshop talk that I'm giving on Saturday. The slides are a hastily prepared mess, so come to the talk if you're in that London:
hughbarnard.org/cclite2-tech-t
hughbarnard.org/cclite2-tech-t
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Alarmed to hear Rachel Reeves talking about "selling government assets we no longer have any use for"
Look at everything that's been stolen from YOU since 2010 👇👇👇
*We need MORE publicly owned assets not fewer* to "break the cycle of austerity" #Budget2025
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XN4...
Look at everything that's been stolen from YOU since 2010 👇👇👇
*We need MORE publicly owned assets not fewer* to "break the cycle of austerity" #Budget2025
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XN4...
The truth about what 14 years of CUTS looks like
YouTube video by We Own It
www.youtube.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Alarmed to hear Rachel Reeves talking about "selling government assets we no longer have any use for"
Look at everything that's been stolen from YOU since 2010 👇👇👇
*We need MORE publicly owned assets not fewer* to "break the cycle of austerity" #Budget2025
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XN4...
Look at everything that's been stolen from YOU since 2010 👇👇👇
*We need MORE publicly owned assets not fewer* to "break the cycle of austerity" #Budget2025
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XN4...
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X's location "transparency" feature showing many MAGA accounts are based internationally reveals what we already knew: The world is using American social media and American politics as a slot machine and social media companies are directly incentivizing this:
www.404media.co/americas-pol...
www.404media.co/americas-pol...
America’s Polarization Has Become the World's Side Hustle
The 'psyops' revealed by X are entirely the fault of the perverse incentives created by social media monetization programs.
www.404media.co
November 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
X's location "transparency" feature showing many MAGA accounts are based internationally reveals what we already knew: The world is using American social media and American politics as a slot machine and social media companies are directly incentivizing this:
www.404media.co/americas-pol...
www.404media.co/americas-pol...
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New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is urging three of the city’s pension funds to drop BlackRock because of “inadequate” climate plans.
NYC’s Lander Recommends Dropping $42 Billion BlackRock Mandate
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is urging three of the city’s pension funds to drop BlackRock Inc. because of “inadequate” climate plans, the latest move to penalize investment firms for failing to tackle global warming.
bloom.bg
November 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is urging three of the city’s pension funds to drop BlackRock because of “inadequate” climate plans.
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I'm Russ Vought's worst nightmare: a bisexual, atheist, childless, feminist, who organized 3 abortion marches-
& can never be CONVERTED.
AOC is Stephen Miller's worst nightmare: a powerful Latina, who speaks truth, & has influence
& can never be DEPORTED.
Be sand in their gears. BE UNGOVERNABLE.
& can never be CONVERTED.
AOC is Stephen Miller's worst nightmare: a powerful Latina, who speaks truth, & has influence
& can never be DEPORTED.
Be sand in their gears. BE UNGOVERNABLE.
October 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I'm Russ Vought's worst nightmare: a bisexual, atheist, childless, feminist, who organized 3 abortion marches-
& can never be CONVERTED.
AOC is Stephen Miller's worst nightmare: a powerful Latina, who speaks truth, & has influence
& can never be DEPORTED.
Be sand in their gears. BE UNGOVERNABLE.
& can never be CONVERTED.
AOC is Stephen Miller's worst nightmare: a powerful Latina, who speaks truth, & has influence
& can never be DEPORTED.
Be sand in their gears. BE UNGOVERNABLE.
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Londoners know best service and kindnesses always come from an independent venue. If you find yourself in North Acton see Daniella at #BubuCafe in #TheFoundryCollective. Only decent place in a sea of crappy chains outside station. Not well - she was lovely #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3
November 26, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Londoners know best service and kindnesses always come from an independent venue. If you find yourself in North Acton see Daniella at #BubuCafe in #TheFoundryCollective. Only decent place in a sea of crappy chains outside station. Not well - she was lovely #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3
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More than 700,000 homes across the ten English councils now governed by Reform UK are projected to face medium or higher flood risk by the middle of the century, exclusive analysis of national modelling by Byline Times and Bylines Network shows.
Drowning in denial: one in five homes in Reform UK heartlands faces flooding in 25 years
Even as the party rolls back climate action, Reform-controlled councils sit on some of England’s worst rising flood risks
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 9:45 AM
More than 700,000 homes across the ten English councils now governed by Reform UK are projected to face medium or higher flood risk by the middle of the century, exclusive analysis of national modelling by Byline Times and Bylines Network shows.
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The recent strikes on boats in the Caribbean are an extension of a long US tradition of interference in the region.
A timeline of CIA operations in Latin America
The recent strikes on boats in the Caribbean are an extension of a long US tradition of interference in the region.
bit.ly
November 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM
The recent strikes on boats in the Caribbean are an extension of a long US tradition of interference in the region.
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Pro-tip: when defending yourself against allegations that you used derogatory language, never, under any circumstances, reach for the b-word. Dismissing anything you might have said as 'banter' really is the ultimate red flag.
Nigel Farage's racism denials are dishonest, says ex-classmate
Peter Ettedgui tells the BBC Nigel Farage targeted antisemitic abuse at him when they were teenagers.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Pro-tip: when defending yourself against allegations that you used derogatory language, never, under any circumstances, reach for the b-word. Dismissing anything you might have said as 'banter' really is the ultimate red flag.
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In Morrow County, healthy adults were coming down with unexplained medical conditions, including diseases that usually afflicted the elderly.
In a survey of 30 homes, at least 25 miscarriages and a half dozen people living with one kidney were reported.
🔗 www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
In a survey of 30 homes, at least 25 miscarriages and a half dozen people living with one kidney were reported.
🔗 www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
November 25, 2025 at 1:39 AM
In Morrow County, healthy adults were coming down with unexplained medical conditions, including diseases that usually afflicted the elderly.
In a survey of 30 homes, at least 25 miscarriages and a half dozen people living with one kidney were reported.
🔗 www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
In a survey of 30 homes, at least 25 miscarriages and a half dozen people living with one kidney were reported.
🔗 www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
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November 26, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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November 25, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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can’t fucking catch a breath
make it stop
make it stop
November 25, 2025 at 7:31 PM
can’t fucking catch a breath
make it stop
make it stop
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Alan Turing Institute staff decry ‘unjustified’ cuts to research
Internal documents detail extent of changes to projects and personnel at national AI institute
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-c...
Internal documents detail extent of changes to projects and personnel at national AI institute
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-c...
Alan Turing Institute staff decry ‘unjustified’ cuts to research - Research Professional News
Internal documents detail extent of changes to projects and personnel at national AI institute
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Alan Turing Institute staff decry ‘unjustified’ cuts to research
Internal documents detail extent of changes to projects and personnel at national AI institute
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-c...
Internal documents detail extent of changes to projects and personnel at national AI institute
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-c...
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“Over 150,000 Twitter accounts based in Russia tweeted about Brexit during the referendum, an investigation found..Britain "knows" what Russia is doing” but Tories were bankrolled by Russian money & compromised.
www.businessinsider.com/russia-used-...
www.businessinsider.com/russia-used-...
Russia used a network of 150,000 Twitter accounts to meddle in Brexit
Russian-based Twitter accounts focused their attention on the Brexit referendum in the days leading up to the vote, data scientists have concluded.
www.businessinsider.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:16 PM
“Over 150,000 Twitter accounts based in Russia tweeted about Brexit during the referendum, an investigation found..Britain "knows" what Russia is doing” but Tories were bankrolled by Russian money & compromised.
www.businessinsider.com/russia-used-...
www.businessinsider.com/russia-used-...
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Plant needs a home: I have a large Agave victoria-reginae which has been growing happily & improbably in my window-box, exciting passersby for many years. It has now decided it no longer wants this life & has thrown itself from the window, crushing one side. It's in central London in Fitzrovia 1/2
November 26, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Plant needs a home: I have a large Agave victoria-reginae which has been growing happily & improbably in my window-box, exciting passersby for many years. It has now decided it no longer wants this life & has thrown itself from the window, crushing one side. It's in central London in Fitzrovia 1/2
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🔴Michael Gove Made Orwell Prize Judge Despite Record of Attacking Journalists and Dodging Scrutiny
Critics say “Orwell would have enjoyed the irony” of the former Conservative minister’s appointment
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Critics say “Orwell would have enjoyed the irony” of the former Conservative minister’s appointment
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove Made Orwell Prize Judge Despite Record of Attacking Journalists and Dodging Scrutiny
Critics say "Orwell would have enjoyed the irony" of the former Conservative minister's appointment
bylinetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🔴Michael Gove Made Orwell Prize Judge Despite Record of Attacking Journalists and Dodging Scrutiny
Critics say “Orwell would have enjoyed the irony” of the former Conservative minister’s appointment
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Critics say “Orwell would have enjoyed the irony” of the former Conservative minister’s appointment
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
