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Rupert @rupertthebear.bsky.social · Jan 7

Quantum Mechanics. It's been around 100 years, with special events planned to mark its centenary. How well do most of us understand the science? Confess, I don't. quantum2025.org/about/

About IYQ

The mission of the International Year of Quantum Science & Technology (IYQ) is to help raise public awareness of the importance and impact of quantum science and applications on all aspects of life.

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Rupert @rupertthebear.bsky.social · Dec 24

After the King’s College choir have sung their last, the holidays can truly begin. Merry Christmas! Peace and Goodwill to you and your family.

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Rupert @rupertthebear.bsky.social · Dec 14

My first proper job was here! The start of a long journey

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Rupert @rupertthebear.bsky.social · Dec 11

The definition of "news you can use" #maryland #crazyrules

Carter Elliott, IV @carterelliott.bsky.social · Dec 11

BREAKING NEWS: Governor Wes Moore announces support for beer and wine sales in Maryland grocery stores.

“In every corner of the state from Western Maryland to the Eastern Shore, this is an issue that people are asking about.”

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Rupert @rupertthebear.bsky.social · Dec 10

Up to a point Lord Copper. "Salt Typhoon" and more heard around country on @the1a.org w Dina Temple-Raston the1a.org/segments/unp...

Unpacking China and Russia's new cyber warfare strategies

U.S. authorities and institutions are used to digital aggression from the likes of Russia. But China has switched gears.

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Rupert @rupertthebear.bsky.social · Dec 9

Senator Grassley turns 92 next year

NEWSMAX @newsmax.com · Dec 9

Sen. Grassley Tells FBI's Wray it's Time to 'Move On'

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, wrote to FBI Director Christopher Wray on Monday to express "no confidence" in his leadership of the bureau and said it's time to "move on" for the "good of the country."

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Rupert @rupertthebear.bsky.social · Dec 6

As befits 'His Majesty's Government', this is a fascinating look at recent correspondence with the Palace - one that still relies on language familiar to Sir Edmund Blackadder

Jason Loch @jasonloch.bsky.social · Dec 6

During her brief time in Downing Street, Liz Truss made 18 submissions to the King. Thanks to the Freedom of Information Act, you can read them all on my blog. They provide a rare glimpse of the day-to-day relationship between No. 10 and Buckingham Palace.

Liz Truss’s submissions to the King released

On July 19, I made a Freedom of Information request to the Cabinet Office seeking every submission that Liz Truss sent to Buckingham Palace during her 49-day premiership. After a lengthy delay, the…

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Rupert @rupertthebear.bsky.social · Dec 6

Comment voulez-vous gouverner un pays qui a deux cent quarante-six variétés de fromage? Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose www.economist.com/leaders/2024...

Rupert @rupertthebear.bsky.social · Dec 6

Londoners are adjusting to new names: Liberty, Lioness, Mildmay, Suffragette, Weaver and Windrush. Here's a fantastic guide to some old ones:

The Underground Map @theundergroundmap.com · Dec 6

I have published a new Substack article all about why London telephone exchange names were quite so weird. 'Frobisher' serving Earl's Court? 'Reliance' for Vauxhall? What has 'Flaxman' to do with Chelsea?

theundergroundmap.substack.com/p/telephones

Hello, Central?

The somewhat whacky telephone exchange names of London

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Rupert @rupertthebear.bsky.social · Dec 3

US Presidents have the authority to “grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offenses against the US, except in Cases of Impeachment” No matter Biden's decision and those made before him, is it time to end this presidential power? The world has moved from the 'prerogative of mercy' first used by this guy:

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Rupert @rupertthebear.bsky.social · Dec 2

Checks date. Nope. Once responsible for one of the biggest ever financial scandals, Enron now thinks its new #crypto venture can be a tool to help save the planet #enron enron.com/pages/newsroom

Newsroom

We're back and we have something to say

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Rupert @rupertthebear.bsky.social · Nov 30

This is so old, but new to me. Some holiday magic youtu.be/4yZOab5gl-4?...

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Rupert @rupertthebear.bsky.social · Nov 29

Totally understandable, but everyone has a boss. Where was his?

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Rupert @rupertthebear.bsky.social · Nov 29

You are not wrong A.J

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Rupert @rupertthebear.bsky.social · Nov 29

Define ‘fine’

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Rupert @rupertthebear.bsky.social · Nov 28

I hope not. But it was someone else’s job to make sure he was off camera. Sure, it’s Thanksgiving - that doesn’t mean all the suits go MIA.

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Rupert @rupertthebear.bsky.social · Nov 28

Honestly IDK. Utter car crash TV, host was an on screen mess. Unable to follow the teleprompter. Don’t get me wrong, I think folks should be concerned for his wellbeing. But what on earth were his bosses thinking?

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Rupert @rupertthebear.bsky.social · Nov 28

After the longest ad break I can remember from @nbc4washington we are back with a marathon weather update from the weatherman. Just the weatherman.

Guess they’re trying to find some who can host tonight.

Let’s assume the bosses are away but no one should have put Leon Harris on camera tonight.

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Rupert @rupertthebear.bsky.social · Nov 28

Happy Thanksgiving! Now rooting for Rupert (of course) on the #nationaldogshow But what’s the deal with the owners? If you are a female dog owner, when showing your dog - do you have to wear a skirt?

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Rupert @rupertthebear.bsky.social · Nov 26

Everything about Voyager 1 is mind bending. How is it still possible to communicate with an object 13 billion miles away that was built using the same amount of tech as you’d find nowadays in a modern day car fob?

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