Ahanaf Taskin Ar-Rafee
@ahtaarra.bsky.social
Aspiring lawyer/writer, with a background in Anglo-Welsh law and a decade-long interest in F(L)OSS. #MindfulConsumption supporter.
Personal blog: ahanaftaskinarrafee.com
Mastodon: @[email protected]
Personal blog: ahanaftaskinarrafee.com
Mastodon: @[email protected]
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"The UK is not a Muslim country. There are approx 50 Muslim countries. Those who want to uphold their faith should simply remigrate back to those countries. It does not belong here"
I am interested in whether GB News platforming this call for all Muslims to leave would breach Ofcom rules or not
I am interested in whether GB News platforming this call for all Muslims to leave would breach Ofcom rules or not
August 5, 2025 at 12:42 PM
"The UK is not a Muslim country. There are approx 50 Muslim countries. Those who want to uphold their faith should simply remigrate back to those countries. It does not belong here"
I am interested in whether GB News platforming this call for all Muslims to leave would breach Ofcom rules or not
I am interested in whether GB News platforming this call for all Muslims to leave would breach Ofcom rules or not
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Exclusive: The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History removed references to President Trump’s two impeachments from an exhibit — an apparent change to its plans to update its collection of artifacts about the historic U.S. proceedings.
Smithsonian removes Trump from impeachment exhibit in American History Museum
A temporary placard, on display since 2021, described the president's historic impeachments. Officials said the exhibit was restored to an earlier version following a review of legacy content.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 31, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Exclusive: The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History removed references to President Trump’s two impeachments from an exhibit — an apparent change to its plans to update its collection of artifacts about the historic U.S. proceedings.
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Is there some kind of contest within Apple to see how little contrast can be used while still *technically* indicating a selection? One of these disks is selected, believe it or not!
July 22, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Is there some kind of contest within Apple to see how little contrast can be used while still *technically* indicating a selection? One of these disks is selected, believe it or not!
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Huge numbers of chemical discharges into our waterways are not being classified as a pollution incidents.
No wonder England’s water needs cleaning up – most sewage discharges aren’t even classified as pollution incidents
Huge numbers of chemical discharges into our waterways are not being classified as a pollution incidents.
tcnv.link
July 22, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Huge numbers of chemical discharges into our waterways are not being classified as a pollution incidents.
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Long time coming. The House of Representatives passed an amendment to an annual defense bill one year ago that would have outlawed this. The Senate did not. When the bills were merged in a backroom deal, the amendment vanished. This happened while Schumer led the Senate, but after Trump won.
May 22, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Long time coming. The House of Representatives passed an amendment to an annual defense bill one year ago that would have outlawed this. The Senate did not. When the bills were merged in a backroom deal, the amendment vanished. This happened while Schumer led the Senate, but after Trump won.
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The series shows an extreme example of one teenager drawn into the world of masculinity influencers.
Adolescence in schools: TV show’s portrayal of one boyhood may do more harm than good when used as a teaching tool
The series shows an extreme example of one teenager drawn into the world of masculinity influencers.
tcnv.link
April 2, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The series shows an extreme example of one teenager drawn into the world of masculinity influencers.
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“I’ll be 10 min late sorry!!!”
-ashamed
-fragile
-unreliable
“A thousand apologies. The relentless slog of time has overtaken my faculties.”
-powerful
-commanding
-honest
-ashamed
-fragile
-unreliable
“A thousand apologies. The relentless slog of time has overtaken my faculties.”
-powerful
-commanding
-honest
April 2, 2025 at 3:46 PM
“I’ll be 10 min late sorry!!!”
-ashamed
-fragile
-unreliable
“A thousand apologies. The relentless slog of time has overtaken my faculties.”
-powerful
-commanding
-honest
-ashamed
-fragile
-unreliable
“A thousand apologies. The relentless slog of time has overtaken my faculties.”
-powerful
-commanding
-honest
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OK, a lot of stuff happened last night. And yes, all DOGE-related. Let's get into it: First, DOGE is trying to gift itself at $500 million building, court filings show.
DOGE Is Trying to Gift Itself a $500 Million Building, Court Filings Show
The documents reveal a DOGE affiliate is attempting to transfer the headquarters of an independent think tank, the United States Institute of Peace, to the government at no cost.
www.wired.com
April 1, 2025 at 1:24 PM
OK, a lot of stuff happened last night. And yes, all DOGE-related. Let's get into it: First, DOGE is trying to gift itself at $500 million building, court filings show.
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So, the DOGE kids intend to rewrite the social-security administration's COBOL code-base!
and they want to do it ...
... in *a few months*
I did a huge dive into COBOL a few years ago (www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/magazi...) ...
... so let me explain why DOGE is *way* over its skis here
1/9
and they want to do it ...
... in *a few months*
I did a huge dive into COBOL a few years ago (www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/magazi...) ...
... so let me explain why DOGE is *way* over its skis here
1/9
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www.wealthsimple.com
March 30, 2025 at 6:41 PM
So, the DOGE kids intend to rewrite the social-security administration's COBOL code-base!
and they want to do it ...
... in *a few months*
I did a huge dive into COBOL a few years ago (www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/magazi...) ...
... so let me explain why DOGE is *way* over its skis here
1/9
and they want to do it ...
... in *a few months*
I did a huge dive into COBOL a few years ago (www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/magazi...) ...
... so let me explain why DOGE is *way* over its skis here
1/9
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Deep-sea mining for rare minerals to go into electric car batteries and smartphones could threaten the midwater zone, a hidden ecosystem that sustains life across our planet. An oceanographer explains how sediment plumes from mining may disrupt this delicate environment: buff.ly/TbOJpdu
March 29, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Deep-sea mining for rare minerals to go into electric car batteries and smartphones could threaten the midwater zone, a hidden ecosystem that sustains life across our planet. An oceanographer explains how sediment plumes from mining may disrupt this delicate environment: buff.ly/TbOJpdu
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23rd March 1972 - George Harrison
The film of The Concert For Bangladesh featuring George, Bob Dylan & Eric Clapton premiered in New York. The concert raised $243,418.51 for Bangladesh relief, administered by UNICEF.
The film of The Concert For Bangladesh featuring George, Bob Dylan & Eric Clapton premiered in New York. The concert raised $243,418.51 for Bangladesh relief, administered by UNICEF.
March 23, 2025 at 4:46 PM
23rd March 1972 - George Harrison
The film of The Concert For Bangladesh featuring George, Bob Dylan & Eric Clapton premiered in New York. The concert raised $243,418.51 for Bangladesh relief, administered by UNICEF.
The film of The Concert For Bangladesh featuring George, Bob Dylan & Eric Clapton premiered in New York. The concert raised $243,418.51 for Bangladesh relief, administered by UNICEF.
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"A.I. is a parasite. It attaches itself to a robust learning ecosystem...parasite and the host can peacefully coexist as long as the parasite does not starve its host. The political problem with A.I.’s hype is that its most compelling use case is starving the host — fewer teachers, fewer degrees..."
Opinion | Actually, A.I. Is Pretty Mid (Gift Article)
A.I. is just what we need in the post-fact era: less research and more predicting what we want to hear.
www.nytimes.com
March 29, 2025 at 11:19 AM
"A.I. is a parasite. It attaches itself to a robust learning ecosystem...parasite and the host can peacefully coexist as long as the parasite does not starve its host. The political problem with A.I.’s hype is that its most compelling use case is starving the host — fewer teachers, fewer degrees..."
This piece dispells some of the myths and misinformation surrounding the disability scheme. My personal experience with people seeking disability benefits indicated that these can often be difficult to obtain and manage, especially when you factor in individual circumstances.
Motability: is it true that the disability scheme is taking UK taxpayers for a ride?
Understanding the rightwing backlash over the government scheme helping people with serious disabilities get a car
www.theguardian.com
March 29, 2025 at 1:48 PM
This piece dispells some of the myths and misinformation surrounding the disability scheme. My personal experience with people seeking disability benefits indicated that these can often be difficult to obtain and manage, especially when you factor in individual circumstances.