Chris Ferguson
fishscrounger.bsky.social
Chris Ferguson
@fishscrounger.bsky.social
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C++ Programmer. Dabbling in Kotlin and Swift. Formerly game programmer, now doing the normal stuff. #nufc
We get it Jamie, you think the penalty was harsh. No need to say it 15 times... #nufc
December 2, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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Wrote a blog this week on how to build this @home-assistant.io epaper digital art frame, based on the @seeedstudio.com E1002, an IKEA picture frame, my ESPHome config and two 3D printed spacers. Guide and all files available here:
Epaper digital art frame based on Seeed Studio reTerminal E1002 display and IKEA RÖDALM using ESPHome and Home Assistant – Style over Substance
Learn how to create an digital art display using the epaper reTerminal E1002, my ESPHome config, 3D-printed spacers, and an IKEA picture frame.
style.oversubstance.net
November 26, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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An analysis of BBC news coverage over the last 4 years shows a shameless bias against Vladimir Putin, with BBC reporters insisting on calling the Special Military Operation in Ukraine “an invasion”
November 11, 2025 at 4:33 PM
A nice trip to the Action today. One light-up collar for the dog and two sets up light-up reflective armbands for the kids. Using USB-C now, rather than Micro-USB. Even better, they're actually following the USB-C specification so I can use my power delivery chargers. About time!
November 12, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Liverpool losing. Seven minutes injury time. The referee played OVER ELEVEN MINUTES.

You could make the case for adding an extra two minutes but over four? No chance. Thankfully, it didn't work. Well played Brentford!
October 25, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Well, it's nice to see another game where giving Liverpool a large amount of injury time backfired 😂
October 4, 2025 at 6:33 PM
An article on BBC Sport about Arsenal's penalty being overruled by VAR even though replays showed that Pope got a touch on the ball.

No article about VAR refusing to intervene on that blatant handball for #nufc though. Funny that.
September 29, 2025 at 7:06 AM
What a bunch of whiny, cheating, diving scumbags. As usual. They should be ashamed of themselves #nufc
September 28, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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We're kicking September off with a new WWHA partner - please welcome frient to the program! 🎉

They're bringing an extensive line of Zigbee devices known for their sleek, unobtrusive designs with a high Home Approval Factor. Read more about our newest frient 😏 on our blog 👇🏼

#HomeAutomation
Frient joins Works with Home Assistant
After a long break, more Zigbee devices join the program, bringing everything from energy meter monitoring to smoke alarms.
www.home-assistant.io
September 2, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Watching the #F1 is handy sometimes. Just shouted upstairs to the wife, "it's raining at Zandvoort, I'll keep an eye out for the washing!" 😂
August 31, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Never a red. VAR checking the club badge yet again. Big six get what they want.

Stupid? Yes. But it's a yellow all day.

#nufc
August 25, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Am I watching Monday Night Football or Liverpool TV? Can someone remind them that two teams are playing tonight?! #nufc
August 25, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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TECH BILLIONAIRE: Here's another incredibly stupid, unworkable, and utterly implausible idea that I just pulled directly out of my ass.

THE MEDIA: He truly is a genius!
August 19, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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BREAKING: toddler only wants ice cream, never eating veg again, hates mummy & daddy #nufc
▪ Isak adamant he will never represent Newcastle United again
▪ Has no desire to reintegrate into squad
#NUFC say not for sale
▪ Isak focused on a move to Liverpool

Alexander Isak is @david-ornstein.bsky.social's One To Watch in this week's Transfer DealSheet
The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more
This week, David Ornstein gives us his One To Watch, we have news on Liverpool's interest in a young defender and the latest on Donnarumma
www.nytimes.com
August 12, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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They win that game if Isak takes a penalty.

Price has gone up to £200M.
August 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Man Utd are about to spend another 80M on Sesko, but haven't got any European Football & felt the need to sack 250+ staff less than 3 months ago.

But Newcastle & Villa are limited by FFP as we wish to progress. 🤦🏼‍♂️
August 5, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Nobody wants Nicolas Jackson. He's not a good striker and gets needless red cards. Nowhere near worth the price tags that have been reported.

This window has been one of the worst for fake stories fed by agents of players #nufc
⚔️ Newcastle increased Sesko offer in battle with #MUFC
👀 Whoever misses out may need alternative
🇸🇳 High among remaining options is Nicolas Jackson
💰 #CFC not desperate to sell

@david-ornstein.bsky.social's One To Watch in the latest Transfer DealSheet ⤵️

🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...
August 5, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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If companies are willing to exploit artists by using AI to generate content a human has to be hired to fix, you can and should upcharge exploitative rates to correct their mistakes. 👍
I took @mitchyd.bsky.social ‘s great advice and updated my consulting rates. If I’m having to clean up scripts spat out by AI, or fix a story you generated with AI, I charge 300% my normal rate and get a full writing credit 😇
Just added this to my game trailer consulting page because it's already exhausting trying to figure out if a project that comes my way uses genAI.

I'm sure some will still come my way, but I'm doing whatever I can do to minimize it 😑

www.derek-lieu.com/consultation
July 15, 2025 at 4:20 PM
That Villa goal was wrongly disallowed, which makes today even better. Karma for the Sob on the Tyne flag lads 🤣🤣 #nufc
May 25, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Livramento
Laughramento
Loveramento
March 18, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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WE ARE NEWCASTLE UNITED

CARABAO CUP WINNERS

#wedontdoquiet
March 16, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Edward John Frank Howe.

Newcastle United legend.
March 16, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Final against one of the teams we've had the worst record against in past twenty years too

With three of our absolutely best players injured
The run...

Beat Nottingham forest on pens
Beat chelsea 2-0
Beat Brentford 3-1
Beat Arsenal 4-0 over 2 games
Beat Liverpool 2-1

That's all 4 of the current top 4 teams in the Premier league we have beaten to win the cup. Doesn't get harder than that.
#nufc
March 16, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Back in the starting line up. Get the flag out! #nufc
March 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Anthony Gordon: "It's very important that we stay humble"

Cheeky boy! 😂 #nufc
February 5, 2025 at 10:04 PM