Brian
brianofarrell.bsky.social
Brian
@brianofarrell.bsky.social
Rugby, cycling, Irish politics, boardgames, video games and ttrpg

A Dub working in media, parent to two, married to a super awesome woman.
I am not convinced they get to 326 (322 really because SF)
February 7, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Would that be Reform lead coalition with Tories next government or Labour lead coalition with Greens?
February 7, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Sam looks pretty good here, and heavily managed game time
February 7, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Holy fuck, that is power and privilege that even now they still do puff pieces for him to redeem him.
February 7, 2026 at 3:54 PM
It is just too divisive and there are no magic wands, but derogations definitely.
February 7, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Grim. Is out plan to bluff it out with a plurality of states?
February 7, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Drinking your Peru Aprysa and watching downhill skiing myself.

Very lovely cuppa
February 7, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Well done Mary, keep up the pressure
February 7, 2026 at 11:23 AM
They are outside the effectiveness of every campaign and wastage. Tomorrows customer is not todays main household buyer.

The social media companies are pushing for the national bans because it means they have to do less work, and it makes their audience more valuable to advertisers.
February 6, 2026 at 4:26 PM
They aren't the most important user group, that's 18-24s. These apps advertise, and nobody is advertising to u16s.
February 6, 2026 at 2:36 PM
So didn't finish the thought, the frustration is that Conan and Ryan had a bigger impact over younger players they replaced.
February 6, 2026 at 1:50 PM
The frustration is the purple patch happens post bench which also comes with new information in their ears from the coach.

But that also coincides with them making bench changes 4 scores up so obviously not being at the same intensity.
February 6, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Reposted by Brian
the wiki article is slightly more ambiguous than necessary, Epstein said at the time that he was the $57 million guy.

PDF bear stearns indictment: static01.nyt.com/images/blogs...
February 6, 2026 at 2:01 AM
They were well worth their win, but fascinating no look at BBs first try or Jaliberts, the former definitely looked forward pass before it went to BB, and later possible knock on at back of the scrum.
February 5, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Well there will be a trauma surgeon who is rolled out to talk about his experiences as well.

Ignoring the vastly more horrific motoring related injuries she sees in hospital, or that is is literally survivorship bias.
February 5, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Completely, they are smart, played the occasion, opposition and conditions.
February 5, 2026 at 10:06 PM
AHH now, whilst he did fall off a tackle badly he was out in that position by Stockdale not being able to dominate Meafou beforehand.
February 5, 2026 at 10:00 PM