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Soma Covington @somacovington.bsky.social · 6h

I guess they're not paying much attention to what's happening over here then?

www.bbc.com/news/article...

Australian influencer family move to UK to avoid social media ban - BBC News

Beck and Bec Lea say the move will allow their teenage daughter to keep making content.

www.bbc.com

Soma Covington @somacovington.bsky.social · 2d

I feel a bit like this racoon actually, grasping at concepts I have no hope of understanding because they are ultimately surplus to requirements.

HERE IS WHAT WE CALL THESE CONCEPTS! Yeah, don't care, it's unnecessary info for things I'll never use, refer to or think about

a close up of a raccoon eating a piece of paper with the number 16 in the corner

ALT: a close up of a raccoon eating a piece of paper with the number 16 in the corner

media.tenor.com

Soma Covington @somacovington.bsky.social · 2d

Honestly I don't yet feel like I've had much benefit out of this course and we're halfway through it now. Probably the most help I've had is with CVs. I find a fair bit of the content interesting but I don't feel like I'm absorbing anything.

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Soma Covington @somacovington.bsky.social · 2d

Not to mention how rushed some of the stuff feels now because we managed to fall behind on account of the tutor giving the slower folk too much additional time to get stuff done.

Not to mention I'm struggling with a lot of the concepts and labelling we have to adhere to for some of the tasks.

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Soma Covington @somacovington.bsky.social · 2d

Seems a few people have opted to go AWOL on the course.

It also seems the roleplays are universally disliked. I can see that they might be helpful to some people, but I find them completely useless (and often stupidly vague). I just can't work with them at all.

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Soma Covington @somacovington.bsky.social · 2d

Yes please

thehootleeds.com/whats-on/lee...

Leeds' largest Chinese bakery serving traditional Hong Kong treats is now open

We'll have one of everything.

thehootleeds.com

Soma Covington @somacovington.bsky.social · 6d

"Please don't take away my excessive profits!"

Soma Covington @somacovington.bsky.social · 9d

Part of one of my lessons today actually made us use AI (I've been ignoring it for the offline stuff)

I feel icky for having to use it & I get to hate it even more now because it judged me because the "customer" had a question after

It was a web chat simulation, how many of those end in one post?

Soma Covington @somacovington.bsky.social · 9d

But Nigel doesn't even have plans for Wales because "it's not the time"

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Soma Covington @somacovington.bsky.social · 9d

People getting arrested cause their AI browser went off on one and started exploring illegal content

Soma Covington @somacovington.bsky.social · 9d

Yay sleep apnoea confirmed, now to see how long it takes for the next steps given how much bloody trouble I had on Friday

Soma Covington @somacovington.bsky.social · 10d

That's one way of calling Rowling an abrasive c**t...

www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/20/j...

Queer comedian says she hopes JK Rowling's pubic hair turns to 'steel wool'

Queer comedian Margaret Cho has joked about putting a menopausal curse on “despicable” JK Rowling’s pubic hair in a viral video.

www.thepinknews.com

Soma Covington @somacovington.bsky.social · 10d

So that's two AI presentations done by my fellow learners.

Soma Covington @somacovington.bsky.social · 10d

Yay pointless material and power use!

Soma Covington @somacovington.bsky.social · 11d

Still haven't found any of the AI content of this course interesting. It's basically all stuff I wouldn't choose to use it for

Soma Covington @somacovington.bsky.social · 11d

Pizza Hut has fallen into administration. Wouldn't be surprised if Dominoes is close behind. People just don't want to spend £20+ for one regular sized pizza

Soma Covington @somacovington.bsky.social · 11d

But everyone should enjoy browsing otters!

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Soma Covington @somacovington.bsky.social · 11d

I love some of my random research tunnels, just found out there's a browser called Otter Browser x3

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Soma Covington @somacovington.bsky.social · 12d

That's called voting against your own interests he, and the rest of his supporters, will happily kick the lot of you out if you've not already heard about that. You know, much like the immigrants voting for Trump and finding themselves getting ICEd and such?

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Support for Reform UK increasing among British Indians, poll shows

Exclusive: Survey finds 13% of British Indians back Nigel Farage’s party compared with only 4% at last election

www.theguardian.com

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Soma Covington @somacovington.bsky.social · 13d

Well there was no doubt about Tories throwing in with that lot but to give Lowe a prominent role? Heaven's preserve us...

www.bbc.com/news/article...

Tories give ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe seat on top Commons committee - BBC News

The Tories say Rupert Lowe - who is set to join the public accounts committee - shares their "values on cutting waste".

www.bbc.com

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Soma Covington @somacovington.bsky.social · 14d

Eventually got given an email address for someone who replied saying they left me a voice mail. I literally keep my phone next to me at all times, no call, no voice mail so not sure what the heck they're doing. Least I have a new number to call when I find the time

Soma Covington @somacovington.bsky.social · 14d

Rang the NHS switch board which took a few attempts, the automated system tried putting me through to the wrong department. Got put through to the wrong department buy a person, got given another person's number after been told they're having issues with their phone lines.

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Soma Covington @somacovington.bsky.social · 14d

Having fun with the sleep clinic today as I got dropped for not attending an appointment

An appointment I had no notification of

Have had to spend a lot of time on the phone today (so far about an hour) couldn't get through on a number I was given as it kept cutting me off without an answer

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Soma Covington @somacovington.bsky.social · 15d

If Windows keeps it up I'm going Linux. Got enough AI intrusions as it is e.e

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Soma Covington @somacovington.bsky.social · 17d

You see I expect this from Tories. But Labour are clearly getting worse in the matter of improving the country somewhat

Academic axed from Labour conference panel for criticising energy policy | Labour | The Guardian share.google/lyBhOCBxKcwX...

Academic axed from Labour conference panel for criticising energy policy

Sustainability expert was told panellists discussing North Sea oil and gas were meant to ‘agree entirely’ with each other

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