Clair G
@clair19.bsky.social
London UK based Ruby developer, WSL fan and sharer of interesting things
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My #DuvetKnowItsChristmas bingo card from @carsmilesteve.bsky.social
Will go from square 1 (top left)
Will go from square 1 (top left)
December 24, 2025 at 8:22 PM
My #DuvetKnowItsChristmas bingo card from @carsmilesteve.bsky.social
Will go from square 1 (top left)
Will go from square 1 (top left)
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I’m entering The Teenager as potential winner of #Duvetknowitschristmas
He’s had to move from his bedroom to the unconverted attic
Cardboard floor & headboard is a nice touch which I’m sure he appreciates
He think it looks like he’s living in a meth den
#DuvetKnowItsChristmas
He’s had to move from his bedroom to the unconverted attic
Cardboard floor & headboard is a nice touch which I’m sure he appreciates
He think it looks like he’s living in a meth den
#DuvetKnowItsChristmas
December 24, 2025 at 9:25 AM
I’m entering The Teenager as potential winner of #Duvetknowitschristmas
He’s had to move from his bedroom to the unconverted attic
Cardboard floor & headboard is a nice touch which I’m sure he appreciates
He think it looks like he’s living in a meth den
#DuvetKnowItsChristmas
He’s had to move from his bedroom to the unconverted attic
Cardboard floor & headboard is a nice touch which I’m sure he appreciates
He think it looks like he’s living in a meth den
#DuvetKnowItsChristmas
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Brother and sister in law have invited both families and thus I have been relegated to this classic #DuvetKnowItsChristmas arrangement in their downstairs office/music practise room. Had to lobby to get a lamp 😂
December 24, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Brother and sister in law have invited both families and thus I have been relegated to this classic #DuvetKnowItsChristmas arrangement in their downstairs office/music practise room. Had to lobby to get a lamp 😂
Suuuuch a strange decision
London City Lionesses have announced the departure of head coach Jocelyn Prêcheur.
December 21, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Suuuuch a strange decision
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Good morning from York and its majestic sky!
December 17, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Good morning from York and its majestic sky!
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Panetonne! Curated gins! Pig snouts! It’s that time of year again, the Observer bumper guide to Independent Shopping in Greater Kennington! kenningtonrunoff.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Panetonne! Curated gins! Pig snouts! It’s that time of year again, the Observer bumper guide to Independent Shopping in Greater Kennington! kenningtonrunoff.com
thelocal.to/investigatin...
Fascinating article and makes me even more determined to support pubkications that put in the hard graft to ensure this isnt happening (although I appreciate it must be tricky)
Fascinating article and makes me even more determined to support pubkications that put in the hard graft to ensure this isnt happening (although I appreciate it must be tricky)
Investigating a Possible Scammer in Journalism’s AI Era | The Local
A suspicious pitch from a freelancer led editor Nicholas Hune-Brown to dig into their past work. By the end, four publications, including The Guardian and Dwell, had removed articles from their sites.
thelocal.to
December 6, 2025 at 8:28 AM
thelocal.to/investigatin...
Fascinating article and makes me even more determined to support pubkications that put in the hard graft to ensure this isnt happening (although I appreciate it must be tricky)
Fascinating article and makes me even more determined to support pubkications that put in the hard graft to ensure this isnt happening (although I appreciate it must be tricky)
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Hi, I'm Amy! ✨
⛩️ I wrote a Japan guide book: cakeswithfaces.co.uk/product/japa...
🍣 Here are my Japan travel videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/cakeswithfaces
🍡 I also design gifts & clothing, inspired by Japan and kawaii style: www.cakeswithfaces.co.uk
⛩️ I wrote a Japan guide book: cakeswithfaces.co.uk/product/japa...
🍣 Here are my Japan travel videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/cakeswithfaces
🍡 I also design gifts & clothing, inspired by Japan and kawaii style: www.cakeswithfaces.co.uk
November 9, 2024 at 10:37 AM
Hi, I'm Amy! ✨
⛩️ I wrote a Japan guide book: cakeswithfaces.co.uk/product/japa...
🍣 Here are my Japan travel videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/cakeswithfaces
🍡 I also design gifts & clothing, inspired by Japan and kawaii style: www.cakeswithfaces.co.uk
⛩️ I wrote a Japan guide book: cakeswithfaces.co.uk/product/japa...
🍣 Here are my Japan travel videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/cakeswithfaces
🍡 I also design gifts & clothing, inspired by Japan and kawaii style: www.cakeswithfaces.co.uk
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We’re very excited to announce Thinky Dailies! 🎉 Follow our thinky friend on an adventure through handcrafted daily puzzles!
thinkygames.com/dail...
thinkygames.com/dail...
December 4, 2025 at 3:57 PM
We’re very excited to announce Thinky Dailies! 🎉 Follow our thinky friend on an adventure through handcrafted daily puzzles!
thinkygames.com/dail...
thinkygames.com/dail...
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The host for the next Euro tournament has been announced 🥳
December 3, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The host for the next Euro tournament has been announced 🥳
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It’s that time of year again! Today over in the Observer we tell you about Open Studios weekend over at @pullensyards in Walworth. All the artists/craftspeople fling open their studios for us to have a snoop. And you might even end up with a necklace made from forks. kenningtonrunoff.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:39 PM
It’s that time of year again! Today over in the Observer we tell you about Open Studios weekend over at @pullensyards in Walworth. All the artists/craftspeople fling open their studios for us to have a snoop. And you might even end up with a necklace made from forks. kenningtonrunoff.com
"Few sights are as cheering as the tiny Dane scurrying down a continental alleyway, like a Womble chased out of a boulangerie. This Côte d’Azur travelogue is marvellous fun"
Unexpected snort laugh in the very first paragraph
Unexpected snort laugh in the very first paragraph
I’ve reviewed the lovely new Sandi Toksvig series, which is lovely.
Sandi’s Great Riviera Rail Trip: almost nothing on TV is as joyful as Toksvig’s effortlessly entertaining pootle
November 29, 2025 at 11:37 AM
"Few sights are as cheering as the tiny Dane scurrying down a continental alleyway, like a Womble chased out of a boulangerie. This Côte d’Azur travelogue is marvellous fun"
Unexpected snort laugh in the very first paragraph
Unexpected snort laugh in the very first paragraph
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If you haven't bought a calendar yet, now's the time to do it. This weekend I'm giving away a free greetings card of choice with every order :)
juliaallum.co.uk/shop/
juliaallum.co.uk/shop/
November 29, 2025 at 9:09 AM
If you haven't bought a calendar yet, now's the time to do it. This weekend I'm giving away a free greetings card of choice with every order :)
juliaallum.co.uk/shop/
juliaallum.co.uk/shop/
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Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement.
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
November 29, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement.
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
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We’ve mapped the mansion tax.
You can see who's paying - which constituency, which postcode - and how many "mansions" are near you.
Full interactive map here 👇
You can see who's paying - which constituency, which postcode - and how many "mansions" are near you.
Full interactive map here 👇
November 28, 2025 at 9:34 AM
We’ve mapped the mansion tax.
You can see who's paying - which constituency, which postcode - and how many "mansions" are near you.
Full interactive map here 👇
You can see who's paying - which constituency, which postcode - and how many "mansions" are near you.
Full interactive map here 👇
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November 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Google defaulting all Gmail users to a setting that enables Google to harvest all your emails into chatbot training is straight-up evil and invasive.
www.huffpost.com/entry/opt-ou...
www.huffpost.com/entry/opt-ou...
If You Use Gmail, You're Going To Want To Turn Off This 1 Automatic Setting ASAP
Plus: a quick guide to the two-step process for opting out.
www.huffpost.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Google defaulting all Gmail users to a setting that enables Google to harvest all your emails into chatbot training is straight-up evil and invasive.
www.huffpost.com/entry/opt-ou...
www.huffpost.com/entry/opt-ou...
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Meet the mother and daughter duo playing on the same team in the FA Cup: ‘It’s surreal’ www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Meet the mother and daughter duo playing on the same team in the FA Cup: ‘It’s surreal’
Football is truly a family affair for Hednesford Town’s Hazzana Parnell and fellow forward Remaya Osbourne
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Meet the mother and daughter duo playing on the same team in the FA Cup: ‘It’s surreal’ www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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Buying #Christmas cards or presents?
Shop with small independents (like me) instead of the big high street names.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Are you a small business? Reply with your link. Let's support each other this Christmas.
Shop with small independents (like me) instead of the big high street names.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Are you a small business? Reply with your link. Let's support each other this Christmas.
November 21, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Buying #Christmas cards or presents?
Shop with small independents (like me) instead of the big high street names.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Are you a small business? Reply with your link. Let's support each other this Christmas.
Shop with small independents (like me) instead of the big high street names.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Are you a small business? Reply with your link. Let's support each other this Christmas.
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If you're on the hunt for a unique Christmas gift, how about a print? Travel, birds, sport, botanical, food, there’s something for everyone. All prints are available in a variety of sizes to suit different budgets & I offer personalisation too.
juliaallum.co.uk/shop
#prints #shopindie #shopsmall
juliaallum.co.uk/shop
#prints #shopindie #shopsmall
November 9, 2025 at 10:12 AM
If you're on the hunt for a unique Christmas gift, how about a print? Travel, birds, sport, botanical, food, there’s something for everyone. All prints are available in a variety of sizes to suit different budgets & I offer personalisation too.
juliaallum.co.uk/shop
#prints #shopindie #shopsmall
juliaallum.co.uk/shop
#prints #shopindie #shopsmall
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Thursday's edition of Journalism Today features pieces on an AI plagiarism scandal at the Express, Meta ordered to pay €479m to Spanish media companies and a milestone for Manchester's Mill
Click to read, share and subscribe 👇
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Click to read, share and subscribe 👇
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An AI plagiarism scandal at the Express
Plus: Meta ordered to pay €479m to Spanish media companies | A milestone for The Mill | A new explainer series from ABC Journalism Today. 19 Nov 2025 Research | Reporting | Fellowships | Leadership 🗞️...
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November 20, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Thursday's edition of Journalism Today features pieces on an AI plagiarism scandal at the Express, Meta ordered to pay €479m to Spanish media companies and a milestone for Manchester's Mill
Click to read, share and subscribe 👇
www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-pla...
Click to read, share and subscribe 👇
www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-pla...
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With the chance of thundersnow in the forecast this week, why not find out more about it here ⤵️
weather.metoffice.gov.uk/learn-about/... ⛈️
weather.metoffice.gov.uk/learn-about/... ⛈️
Thundersnow
When thunderstorms form in wintry conditions they can sometimes give rise to heavy downpours of snow which are often called 'thundersnow'.
weather.metoffice.gov.uk
November 19, 2025 at 2:21 PM
With the chance of thundersnow in the forecast this week, why not find out more about it here ⤵️
weather.metoffice.gov.uk/learn-about/... ⛈️
weather.metoffice.gov.uk/learn-about/... ⛈️