Mark Nash
@grumpykiwi.bsky.social
#T1D. IT Director & developer for 30+ years mostly on the MSFT stack. Musician. Views are mine.
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Let's see if this will cheer you up - Valais Blacknose sheep in the snow.
They're from the Valais region of Switzerland. Known for their unique appearance, they have contrasting black patches with a shaggy white coat.
Both male & female sheep of this breed grow spiral-shaped horns.
#sheep #cute
They're from the Valais region of Switzerland. Known for their unique appearance, they have contrasting black patches with a shaggy white coat.
Both male & female sheep of this breed grow spiral-shaped horns.
#sheep #cute
January 4, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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Another story along the lines of “Cheap, Fast and Good: Pick Two”.
Salesforce’s Agentforce to rely less on LLMs to “eliminate the inherent randomness of large models."
AI is cheaper and faster than human workers but it’s not as good. This will be the primary challenge for AI tool vendors in 2026.
Salesforce’s Agentforce to rely less on LLMs to “eliminate the inherent randomness of large models."
AI is cheaper and faster than human workers but it’s not as good. This will be the primary challenge for AI tool vendors in 2026.
After laying off 4,000 employees and automating with AI agents, Salesforce executives admit: We were more confident about…. - The Times of India
The Times of India brings the Latest & Top Breaking News on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Cricket, Sports, Business, Bollywood News and Entertainment, Science, Technology, ...
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December 24, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Another story along the lines of “Cheap, Fast and Good: Pick Two”.
Salesforce’s Agentforce to rely less on LLMs to “eliminate the inherent randomness of large models."
AI is cheaper and faster than human workers but it’s not as good. This will be the primary challenge for AI tool vendors in 2026.
Salesforce’s Agentforce to rely less on LLMs to “eliminate the inherent randomness of large models."
AI is cheaper and faster than human workers but it’s not as good. This will be the primary challenge for AI tool vendors in 2026.
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goooood morning it is very wet and this was the inaugural loop in the new raincoat and yes, as it turned out: Lucy Loved That Walk
December 7, 2025 at 5:28 PM
goooood morning it is very wet and this was the inaugural loop in the new raincoat and yes, as it turned out: Lucy Loved That Walk
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December 4, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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Hey authors! Check to see if Anthropic stole your book to train their slop generator on. You’re entitled to $1500 per stolen Work.
Look up your work, and if you’re in the database, file a claim
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Look up your work, and if you’re in the database, file a claim
secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup/
Submit a Claim
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November 18, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Hey authors! Check to see if Anthropic stole your book to train their slop generator on. You’re entitled to $1500 per stolen Work.
Look up your work, and if you’re in the database, file a claim
secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup/
Look up your work, and if you’re in the database, file a claim
secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup/
I am looking for a new desk lamp for my home office setup. Anyone have any suggestions?
November 11, 2025 at 2:28 PM
I am looking for a new desk lamp for my home office setup. Anyone have any suggestions?
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The Finn-laws are in town. It’s not often we get to catch up on tour. I’m sure anyone who’s caught Crowded House these past couple weeks agrees the shows are pretty special. Enjoy Saturday night.
@jane13barnes.bsky.social
@jane13barnes.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 9:09 AM
The Finn-laws are in town. It’s not often we get to catch up on tour. I’m sure anyone who’s caught Crowded House these past couple weeks agrees the shows are pretty special. Enjoy Saturday night.
@jane13barnes.bsky.social
@jane13barnes.bsky.social
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Not unhappy with this team tbh. www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/5...
Scott Barrett out for Bledisloe Cup opener, Ardie Savea takes over as All Blacks captain
Scott Robertson has been forced to reshuffle his forward pack for the Eden Park clash, bringing in one player for the first time in 2025.
www.rnz.co.nz
September 25, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Not unhappy with this team tbh. www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/5...
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@darthbluesky.bsky.social, can we get a thread going of dogs looking really happy to see us? I feel like I’m gonna need that to get up tomorrow.
September 10, 2025 at 5:05 AM
@darthbluesky.bsky.social, can we get a thread going of dogs looking really happy to see us? I feel like I’m gonna need that to get up tomorrow.
@nedpyle.com @robtougher.com @brd.bsky.social @eljefe.social @edbott.com Alternates to the accounting system that rhymes with bin hacked? Anyone have any war/horror stories or recommendations? Feel free to DM if your opinions are not for gentle ears. Just fact finding right now. Thanks in advance.
August 27, 2025 at 10:02 PM
@nedpyle.com @robtougher.com @brd.bsky.social @eljefe.social @edbott.com Alternates to the accounting system that rhymes with bin hacked? Anyone have any war/horror stories or recommendations? Feel free to DM if your opinions are not for gentle ears. Just fact finding right now. Thanks in advance.
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The best suspense on television is trying to figure out whether someone being interviewed on Dateline is speaking from prison before they tell you.
August 15, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The best suspense on television is trying to figure out whether someone being interviewed on Dateline is speaking from prison before they tell you.
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I need your immediate attention:
August 10, 2025 at 1:08 AM
I need your immediate attention:
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![[PANEL 1 - Sam and Binny chatting]
Sam: Are you using the new GPT model?
Binny: Yep! We installed it on ny system today.
Sam: How many R's are in "strawberry"?
Binny: Very funny. And I'm not sure.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:watmxkxfjbwyxfuutganopfk/bafkreidsv25zihgtkcnzluzlrxiqjl6urptvynqz2aovmhco3qotp5bfhm@jpeg)
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“Small children from poor or middle-class families who watch ‘Sesame Street’ do better on cognitive tests and in first grade than children who do not watch it,” Renata Adler wrote, in 1972.
The Invention of “Sesame Street”
Renata Adler’s 1972 review of the program that revolutionized children’s television.
www.newyorker.com
July 29, 2025 at 7:06 PM
“Small children from poor or middle-class families who watch ‘Sesame Street’ do better on cognitive tests and in first grade than children who do not watch it,” Renata Adler wrote, in 1972.
@nedpyle.com @threddyrex.com @larryosterman.github.io
Some carefully picked quotes from The Register for an article that doesn't really tell us anything.
www.msn.com/en-us/money/...
Some carefully picked quotes from The Register for an article that doesn't really tell us anything.
www.msn.com/en-us/money/...
MSN
www.msn.com
July 4, 2025 at 3:42 PM
@nedpyle.com @threddyrex.com @larryosterman.github.io
Some carefully picked quotes from The Register for an article that doesn't really tell us anything.
www.msn.com/en-us/money/...
Some carefully picked quotes from The Register for an article that doesn't really tell us anything.
www.msn.com/en-us/money/...
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We'll be a little quieter over the next week, as our social media manager is going on leave. But fear not, we're leaving our logins in the safe hands of our very capable deputy, who has assured us of committing absolutely zero crimes:
we're thrilled to share that we've started the year with a new addition to our team! he's extremely smart, capable, charming, persuasive, and boasts a wealth of museum experience
June 27, 2025 at 2:55 PM
We'll be a little quieter over the next week, as our social media manager is going on leave. But fear not, we're leaving our logins in the safe hands of our very capable deputy, who has assured us of committing absolutely zero crimes:
@lisaroyal.bsky.social @nedpyle.com @gmpug.bsky.social @boganella.bsky.social @ajohnsocyber.bsky.social
A compromise solution for Lisa? I didn't know this was a thing. It popped up randomly on FB.
www.callie.com/personalized...
A compromise solution for Lisa? I didn't know this was a thing. It popped up randomly on FB.
www.callie.com/personalized...
Personalized Cute Highland Cow Ceramic Coffee Mug with Name and Coaster Birthday Gift for Highland Cow Lover - CALLIE
[Adorable Highland Cow Design]This charming mug features a cute Highland Cow. Add a personal touch by customizing it with the recipient's name, making it an even more special gift. [High-Quality Ceram...
www.callie.com
June 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM
@lisaroyal.bsky.social @nedpyle.com @gmpug.bsky.social @boganella.bsky.social @ajohnsocyber.bsky.social
A compromise solution for Lisa? I didn't know this was a thing. It popped up randomly on FB.
www.callie.com/personalized...
A compromise solution for Lisa? I didn't know this was a thing. It popped up randomly on FB.
www.callie.com/personalized...
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Someone had decided my pillow is her pillow.
May 22, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Someone had decided my pillow is her pillow.
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I hope America is as lucky as the delta jet - everyone survives but the right wing explodes
February 18, 2025 at 3:49 PM
I hope America is as lucky as the delta jet - everyone survives but the right wing explodes
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My first Substack: Hold on to the truth. open.substack.com/pub/jimacost...
Hold on to the truth…
A recording from Jim Acosta's Substack live video
open.substack.com
January 28, 2025 at 11:27 PM
My first Substack: Hold on to the truth. open.substack.com/pub/jimacost...
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Finn would like you to see his moo cow
January 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Finn would like you to see his moo cow
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The team of researchers then decided to bring in special measures: a comedy box set. Despite not reacting when her parents quacked obnoxiously like a duck, she loved the third volume of Blackadder.
thedailytism.com/study-finds-...
thedailytism.com/study-finds-...
Study finds autistic child refusing to smile simply unamused
New evidence has uncovered the most likely reason why autistic children don’t grin back at you — they simply think you’re dull. Behavioural experts have been monitoring Lottie Fitzgerald, three, who h...
thedailytism.com
January 15, 2025 at 10:48 PM
The team of researchers then decided to bring in special measures: a comedy box set. Despite not reacting when her parents quacked obnoxiously like a duck, she loved the third volume of Blackadder.
thedailytism.com/study-finds-...
thedailytism.com/study-finds-...
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My heart is broken. I don’t know what to say, except I’m sending all my love to those who have lost everything.
January 10, 2025 at 7:05 AM
My heart is broken. I don’t know what to say, except I’m sending all my love to those who have lost everything.