Uncletimrob
@uncletimrob.bsky.social
I'm a nearly 70 year old Aussie - immigrated in 1964.
I'm a Maths and Physics teacher, and outside work my passions are photography, ham radio, astronomy and birds - as well as calling out obscene politics.
I'm a Maths and Physics teacher, and outside work my passions are photography, ham radio, astronomy and birds - as well as calling out obscene politics.
A nice story!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Boys have adventure of a lifetime filming BBC's Lord of the Flies
The cast say they made friends for life during the filming of the new BBC One series.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 15, 2026 at 8:17 AM
A nice story!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Firstly a home made mirror box and then a photo taken through it with a sepia mirror.
February 15, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Firstly a home made mirror box and then a photo taken through it with a sepia mirror.
I hope they are correct, but the trumper seems to believe that he will be in for at least another term.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Democrats seek to reassure Europe about post-Trump America
Opposition politicians flocked to a summit in Munich to offer an alternative to America First - and stake a claim as future party leaders.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 15, 2026 at 4:23 AM
I hope they are correct, but the trumper seems to believe that he will be in for at least another term.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Interesting snippet about birds landing at the end of the article - not sure how it relates to the main article which is well worth a read.
johnmenadue.com/post/2026/02...
johnmenadue.com/post/2026/02...
Environment: The energy transition is underway – nuclear is not part of it
Nuclear is going nowhere, fossils are facing a bleak future and renewables are surging to the future. A Rich Polluter Profit Tax and an Excess Profit Tax would raise over US$1 trillion each year.
johnmenadue.com
February 15, 2026 at 12:57 AM
Interesting snippet about birds landing at the end of the article - not sure how it relates to the main article which is well worth a read.
johnmenadue.com/post/2026/02...
johnmenadue.com/post/2026/02...
Who would have guessed that this would happen, given trump's maniacal international policies?
Answer - well probably anyone in any position of power in another country.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Answer - well probably anyone in any position of power in another country.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
German chancellor eyes European nuclear shield in call for reset with US
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reveals Berlin has begun confidential talks with France about a European nuclear deterrent, saying the region has to become stronger in order to reset its relationship...
www.abc.net.au
February 13, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Who would have guessed that this would happen, given trump's maniacal international policies?
Answer - well probably anyone in any position of power in another country.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Answer - well probably anyone in any position of power in another country.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
This looks like an interesting camera!
Optimised for astrophotography.
explore.omsystem.com/au/en/om-3-a...
Optimised for astrophotography.
explore.omsystem.com/au/en/om-3-a...
explore.omsystem.com
February 13, 2026 at 1:10 AM
This looks like an interesting camera!
Optimised for astrophotography.
explore.omsystem.com/au/en/om-3-a...
Optimised for astrophotography.
explore.omsystem.com/au/en/om-3-a...
Who's paying him?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Trump revokes landmark ruling that greenhouse gases endanger public health
The White House calls it the largest deregulation in US history, but environmentalists say it will prove costly for Americans.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Who's paying him?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Did Grace tame bring the Aussie of the Year awards into disrepute?
No - she was expressing her opinion in a country that professes to value free speech.
johnmenadue.com/post/2026/02...
No - she was expressing her opinion in a country that professes to value free speech.
johnmenadue.com/post/2026/02...
Grace Tame, free speech and the return of political punishment
Calls to strip Grace Tame of her Australian of the Year award over her protest speech highlight a troubling slide towards political punishment and selective free speech.
johnmenadue.com
February 12, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Did Grace tame bring the Aussie of the Year awards into disrepute?
No - she was expressing her opinion in a country that professes to value free speech.
johnmenadue.com/post/2026/02...
No - she was expressing her opinion in a country that professes to value free speech.
johnmenadue.com/post/2026/02...
But --- But --- I'm not a racist.
Its just that "Whites are a dying Minority"
And, I'm a white wealthy male and don't like us whiteys being discriminated against.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Its just that "Whites are a dying Minority"
And, I'm a white wealthy male and don't like us whiteys being discriminated against.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Elon Musk posted about race almost every day in January
Many social media posts by Tesla CEO on his platform are indiscernible from those of white supremacists, say experts
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:41 PM
But --- But --- I'm not a racist.
Its just that "Whites are a dying Minority"
And, I'm a white wealthy male and don't like us whiteys being discriminated against.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Its just that "Whites are a dying Minority"
And, I'm a white wealthy male and don't like us whiteys being discriminated against.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Why am I not surprised to read this?
There is never an excuse for police thuggery...
Lack of communication?
Perhaps, but more likely they were told to by someone else.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
There is never an excuse for police thuggery...
Lack of communication?
Perhaps, but more likely they were told to by someone else.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Officer gave men permission to pray before they were removed from rally, police say
A group of Muslim men had already received police permission to worship during a Sydney protest before they were disrupted mid-prayer by officers, NSW Police Force confirms.
www.abc.net.au
February 12, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Why am I not surprised to read this?
There is never an excuse for police thuggery...
Lack of communication?
Perhaps, but more likely they were told to by someone else.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
There is never an excuse for police thuggery...
Lack of communication?
Perhaps, but more likely they were told to by someone else.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Interested in Aussie weather radars?
I'm happy to recommend this site if you haven't seen it before.
theweatherchaser.com/radar
I'm happy to recommend this site if you haven't seen it before.
theweatherchaser.com/radar
Live BoM Weather Radar Australia | The Weather Chaser
Live interactive old BoM radar from all 60+ Bureau of Meteorology stations across Australia. View rain radar loops, Doppler wind and HD radar imagery updated every few minutes.
theweatherchaser.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:39 AM
Interested in Aussie weather radars?
I'm happy to recommend this site if you haven't seen it before.
theweatherchaser.com/radar
I'm happy to recommend this site if you haven't seen it before.
theweatherchaser.com/radar
Of course, the plan always was to get rid of Palestine - it's just that most countries including Australia, did not have the balls to tell Israel to eff-off.
And in fact supported Israel in their destruction of and genocide in Palestine.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
And in fact supported Israel in their destruction of and genocide in Palestine.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
‘A step in the wrong direction’: Israel’s West Bank plans prompt global backlash
US, Britain, EU and Arab nations condemn plans that Israeli ministers say will ‘kill the idea of a Palestinian state’
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Of course, the plan always was to get rid of Palestine - it's just that most countries including Australia, did not have the balls to tell Israel to eff-off.
And in fact supported Israel in their destruction of and genocide in Palestine.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
And in fact supported Israel in their destruction of and genocide in Palestine.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
Some more lightpainting images
February 10, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Some more lightpainting images
Lightpainting with a Pixelstick
February 10, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Lightpainting with a Pixelstick
Yes, I know this is only one side of the argument, but it's still not good enough!
youtu.be/30oDdmRHtvE
youtu.be/30oDdmRHtvE
‘Let Us March’: Violent Clashes Erupt At Anti-Herzog Protest | 10 News
YouTube video by 10 News
youtu.be
February 10, 2026 at 8:20 AM
Yes, I know this is only one side of the argument, but it's still not good enough!
youtu.be/30oDdmRHtvE
youtu.be/30oDdmRHtvE
It looks like we have ICE here in Australia too.
There is no excuse for police brutality like this.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
There is no excuse for police brutality like this.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
NSW police punch person multiple times during Sydney anti-Herzog protest – video
Police said 27 people were arrested and a number of protesters were treated after being pepper-sprayed. According to police, 10 officers were ‘assaulted’ but none of those assaults were serious
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:16 AM
It looks like we have ICE here in Australia too.
There is no excuse for police brutality like this.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
There is no excuse for police brutality like this.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...