Jasdev Sekhon
@jasdevsekhon.bsky.social
Ex-Civil Servant.
Interests include global news, sustainability, the green transition, disinformation.
I click "Like" to mark posts as read, sorry if I got your hopes up 🤷♂️
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Interests include global news, sustainability, the green transition, disinformation.
I click "Like" to mark posts as read, sorry if I got your hopes up 🤷♂️
Spotify Premium is my fourth emergency service.
Huh. A high of 15ºC on Tuesday. Ain't that something?
December 7, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Huh. A high of 15ºC on Tuesday. Ain't that something?
Two very interesting calls to BBC Radio 4's Any Answers? programme from mothers of now 38-39 year old children who were diagnosed with either autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in the 1980s in the context of this week's news.
December 6, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Two very interesting calls to BBC Radio 4's Any Answers? programme from mothers of now 38-39 year old children who were diagnosed with either autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in the 1980s in the context of this week's news.
A rare article which stops you in your tracks and makes every hair stand to attention.
“Charles Norman Shay, who as a 19-year-old medic on D-Day repeatedly saved soldiers from drowning off Omaha Beach, turning them on their backs, dragging them ashore and binding their wounds, died on Wednesday at his home in Thue et Mue, France, near the site of the Normandy invasion. He was 101.”
Charles Norman Shay, Tribal Elder and World War II Hero, Dies at 101
www.nytimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:34 AM
A rare article which stops you in your tracks and makes every hair stand to attention.
My latest update ahead of tomorrow's episode on BBC Question Time appearances by party in 2025:
Labour - 32
Conservative - 32
Liberal Democrat - 13
Green - 4
Reform - 9
and other parties.
Labour - 32
Conservative - 32
Liberal Democrat - 13
Green - 4
Reform - 9
and other parties.
December 3, 2025 at 10:43 PM
My latest update ahead of tomorrow's episode on BBC Question Time appearances by party in 2025:
Labour - 32
Conservative - 32
Liberal Democrat - 13
Green - 4
Reform - 9
and other parties.
Labour - 32
Conservative - 32
Liberal Democrat - 13
Green - 4
Reform - 9
and other parties.
Followers, enjoy me dunking on The Economist thusly.
November 30, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Followers, enjoy me dunking on The Economist thusly.
I've seen/heard others make similar complaints about the BBC's news output.
As I haven't got a TV Licence I only consume the BBC's output online and via radio.
And I'd say the World Service and "From Our Own Correspondent" do at least cover the "Global South" in sufficient depth.
As I haven't got a TV Licence I only consume the BBC's output online and via radio.
And I'd say the World Service and "From Our Own Correspondent" do at least cover the "Global South" in sufficient depth.
November 27, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I've seen/heard others make similar complaints about the BBC's news output.
As I haven't got a TV Licence I only consume the BBC's output online and via radio.
And I'd say the World Service and "From Our Own Correspondent" do at least cover the "Global South" in sufficient depth.
As I haven't got a TV Licence I only consume the BBC's output online and via radio.
And I'd say the World Service and "From Our Own Correspondent" do at least cover the "Global South" in sufficient depth.
That's quite the endorsement of the @financialtimes.com by @johnsimpsonnews.bsky.social !
November 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM
That's quite the endorsement of the @financialtimes.com by @johnsimpsonnews.bsky.social !
@felicityhannah.bsky.social I just read this article on money laundering in The Economist and I wondered if anyone involved in Money Box has read it, if not, it is quite fascinating:
www.economist.com/internationa...
www.economist.com/internationa...
How Chinese underground banks became the world’s biggest money-launderers
They connect rich Chinese, drug cartels and North Korean hackers—without anyone meeting
www.economist.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM
@felicityhannah.bsky.social I just read this article on money laundering in The Economist and I wondered if anyone involved in Money Box has read it, if not, it is quite fascinating:
www.economist.com/internationa...
www.economist.com/internationa...
The latest version of MacOS appears very unstable.
November 21, 2025 at 12:32 PM
The latest version of MacOS appears very unstable.
Although I am no longer on Reddit, today I decided to browse the famously liberal UKPolitics subreddit to see what users thought of the Home Secretary's new proposal.
I was shocked.
Either I have drifted leftwards, or the sub has taken a rightward turn, but the support was overwhelming in favour.
I was shocked.
Either I have drifted leftwards, or the sub has taken a rightward turn, but the support was overwhelming in favour.
November 17, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Although I am no longer on Reddit, today I decided to browse the famously liberal UKPolitics subreddit to see what users thought of the Home Secretary's new proposal.
I was shocked.
Either I have drifted leftwards, or the sub has taken a rightward turn, but the support was overwhelming in favour.
I was shocked.
Either I have drifted leftwards, or the sub has taken a rightward turn, but the support was overwhelming in favour.
A reminder, if anyone cares, that so far in 2025, appearances by political party on the BBC Question Time programme have numbered:
Labour - 29
Conservative - 29
Liberal Democrat - 10
Green Party - 3
Reform - 8
Your Party - 1
Scottish National Party - 2
Plaid Cymru - 2
Sinn Fein - 1
DUP - 1
Labour - 29
Conservative - 29
Liberal Democrat - 10
Green Party - 3
Reform - 8
Your Party - 1
Scottish National Party - 2
Plaid Cymru - 2
Sinn Fein - 1
DUP - 1
November 13, 2025 at 6:41 PM
A reminder, if anyone cares, that so far in 2025, appearances by political party on the BBC Question Time programme have numbered:
Labour - 29
Conservative - 29
Liberal Democrat - 10
Green Party - 3
Reform - 8
Your Party - 1
Scottish National Party - 2
Plaid Cymru - 2
Sinn Fein - 1
DUP - 1
Labour - 29
Conservative - 29
Liberal Democrat - 10
Green Party - 3
Reform - 8
Your Party - 1
Scottish National Party - 2
Plaid Cymru - 2
Sinn Fein - 1
DUP - 1
Of all the commentary about the BBC I've seen in the past 24 hours, I haven't seen anyone refer to "Our BBC, Our Future", a survey conducted this year whose results were published relatively recently.
www.bbc.co.uk/ourbbcourfut...
Of 872,701 respondents:
www.bbc.co.uk/ourbbcourfut...
Of 872,701 respondents:
Our BBC, Our Future
www.bbc.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Of all the commentary about the BBC I've seen in the past 24 hours, I haven't seen anyone refer to "Our BBC, Our Future", a survey conducted this year whose results were published relatively recently.
www.bbc.co.uk/ourbbcourfut...
Of 872,701 respondents:
www.bbc.co.uk/ourbbcourfut...
Of 872,701 respondents:
“Iced Matcha, non-alcoholic”
What monster is adding alcohol to an already unholy concoction???
What monster is adding alcohol to an already unholy concoction???
November 9, 2025 at 7:12 PM
“Iced Matcha, non-alcoholic”
What monster is adding alcohol to an already unholy concoction???
What monster is adding alcohol to an already unholy concoction???
How unusual is it to not have a TV?
I expect that it will be less unusual for the younger adults living in shared accommodation, and more so as you approach millennial age.
I expect that it will be less unusual for the younger adults living in shared accommodation, and more so as you approach millennial age.
November 8, 2025 at 8:55 PM
How unusual is it to not have a TV?
I expect that it will be less unusual for the younger adults living in shared accommodation, and more so as you approach millennial age.
I expect that it will be less unusual for the younger adults living in shared accommodation, and more so as you approach millennial age.
Saddened to discover that this artist, too, is entirely AI-generated.
October 25, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Saddened to discover that this artist, too, is entirely AI-generated.
From the album art, I suspected this was AI, and the description of the song supports my suspicion...
open.spotify.com/track/30qEMr...
open.spotify.com/track/30qEMr...
California Love - 1950's Soul Version
open.spotify.com
October 20, 2025 at 10:28 AM
From the album art, I suspected this was AI, and the description of the song supports my suspicion...
open.spotify.com/track/30qEMr...
open.spotify.com/track/30qEMr...
I listened to BBC Radio 4's Any Answers? programme this afternoon which focused entirely on the question "How do we ensure government promises of combating anti-semitism will match effective action beyond emergency statements?" posed on the earlier Any Questions? programme.
There were several view..
There were several view..
October 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
I listened to BBC Radio 4's Any Answers? programme this afternoon which focused entirely on the question "How do we ensure government promises of combating anti-semitism will match effective action beyond emergency statements?" posed on the earlier Any Questions? programme.
There were several view..
There were several view..
Today I learnt... that "20/20 vision" is actually "6/6" here because the 20 refers to 20 feet and we use 6 as in 6 metres...
After a lifetime wearing glasses, I finally understand...
After a lifetime wearing glasses, I finally understand...
September 21, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Today I learnt... that "20/20 vision" is actually "6/6" here because the 20 refers to 20 feet and we use 6 as in 6 metres...
After a lifetime wearing glasses, I finally understand...
After a lifetime wearing glasses, I finally understand...
Being here live must have felt like a religious experience!
youtu.be/rAOHJqJMYDA?...
youtu.be/rAOHJqJMYDA?...
Underworld | Boiler Room: London
YouTube video by Boiler Room
youtu.be
August 28, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Being here live must have felt like a religious experience!
youtu.be/rAOHJqJMYDA?...
youtu.be/rAOHJqJMYDA?...
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August 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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bsky.jazco.dev/cleanup
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I listen to a radio show on Apple Music called Southern Craft Radio and this week one song verse in particular really surprised me, but on further investigation I appear to have got the complete opposite message of the song.
genius.com/Googly-eyes-...
genius.com/Googly-eyes-...
googly eyes, Joy Oladokun & Allison Ponthier – Jesus And John Wayne
[Verse 1] / I liked the teachings of Jesus so much / That I followed him right out the door / When steeples kept preachin' with hate on their tongues / And distaste for the meek
genius.com
August 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I listen to a radio show on Apple Music called Southern Craft Radio and this week one song verse in particular really surprised me, but on further investigation I appear to have got the complete opposite message of the song.
genius.com/Googly-eyes-...
genius.com/Googly-eyes-...
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A reminder, if you need one, that in the UK you can report scam calls or text messages on 7726.
www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-and-b...
www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-and-b...
How to report scam texts and mobile calls to 7726
Find out how to report an unwanted or scam text or mobile call to your provider using the free 7726 service.
www.ofcom.org.uk
July 19, 2025 at 5:57 PM
A reminder, if you need one, that in the UK you can report scam calls or text messages on 7726.
www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-and-b...
www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-and-b...
With apologies to the Fonz, but would Henry Stinkler be a good name for a dog?
July 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
With apologies to the Fonz, but would Henry Stinkler be a good name for a dog?
The Economist obituaries are some of the best in the business, and this one about the would-be heir to the Baskin-Robbins ice cream business is as good as any!
www.economist.com/obituary/202...
www.economist.com/obituary/202...
John Robbins had serious doubts about the family business
The campaigner for healthier living who spurned a fortune died on June 11th, aged 77
www.economist.com
July 9, 2025 at 12:40 PM
The Economist obituaries are some of the best in the business, and this one about the would-be heir to the Baskin-Robbins ice cream business is as good as any!
www.economist.com/obituary/202...
www.economist.com/obituary/202...