Lance Walton 🇬🇧 🇺🇦
@lancewalton.bsky.social
Programmer (mostly Scala), Pianist, Composer of Baroque Musick
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Holy shit. So Elon decides it would be nice to know what region of the world people are posting from. So they add that little feature.
2 hours later they figure out that many Trump supporters with millions of followers are posting from other countries. Surprise!
That "feature" is now gone.
2 hours later they figure out that many Trump supporters with millions of followers are posting from other countries. Surprise!
That "feature" is now gone.
November 23, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Holy shit. So Elon decides it would be nice to know what region of the world people are posting from. So they add that little feature.
2 hours later they figure out that many Trump supporters with millions of followers are posting from other countries. Surprise!
That "feature" is now gone.
2 hours later they figure out that many Trump supporters with millions of followers are posting from other countries. Surprise!
That "feature" is now gone.
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a big runoff last night, in New Orleans:
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
Calvin Duncan wins Orleans clerk of court race - Verite News New Orleans
Duncan, a political newcomer and former prisoner, defeated incumbent Darren Lombard by a wide margin in Saturday's runoff.
veritenews.org
November 16, 2025 at 4:09 PM
a big runoff last night, in New Orleans:
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
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Asked a question by Kuenssberg about whether her proposals on refugees would mean refugee families being broken up, Shabana Mahmood immediately started talking about illegal migration. Eventually, she’s admitted that yes, Labour’s policy will break up settled families. Vile.
November 16, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Asked a question by Kuenssberg about whether her proposals on refugees would mean refugee families being broken up, Shabana Mahmood immediately started talking about illegal migration. Eventually, she’s admitted that yes, Labour’s policy will break up settled families. Vile.
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I do hope those sensibles telling me that Labour's new policy was fair and sensible are enjoying Tommy Robinson's endorsement of it this morning.
That's who you've joined.
Tommy Robinson.
That's who you've joined.
Tommy Robinson.
November 16, 2025 at 10:13 AM
I do hope those sensibles telling me that Labour's new policy was fair and sensible are enjoying Tommy Robinson's endorsement of it this morning.
That's who you've joined.
Tommy Robinson.
That's who you've joined.
Tommy Robinson.
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I don't believe in the Great Man theory of history. Meaningful change comes from the actions of many.
I *do* believe in the Great Doofus theory of history, because it only takes one jerkass to ruin a LOT of things.
Usually a jerkass who thinks they're a Great Man.
I *do* believe in the Great Doofus theory of history, because it only takes one jerkass to ruin a LOT of things.
Usually a jerkass who thinks they're a Great Man.
November 15, 2025 at 3:36 PM
I don't believe in the Great Man theory of history. Meaningful change comes from the actions of many.
I *do* believe in the Great Doofus theory of history, because it only takes one jerkass to ruin a LOT of things.
Usually a jerkass who thinks they're a Great Man.
I *do* believe in the Great Doofus theory of history, because it only takes one jerkass to ruin a LOT of things.
Usually a jerkass who thinks they're a Great Man.
Something bad happens to people when they become the Home Secretary.
Theresa May, Amber Rudd, and now Shabana Mahmood have all been come extremist lunatics after a period in the job.
Theresa May, Amber Rudd, and now Shabana Mahmood have all been come extremist lunatics after a period in the job.
Shabana Mahmood has vowed to end Britain’s “golden ticket” for asylum seekers by forcing people arriving illegally to wait 20 years before they can apply for permanent settlement
Shabana Mahmood: ‘Illegal migration is tearing Britain apart’
The home secretary is planning to introduce a 20-year wait for permanent stay to end a ‘golden ticket’ for asylum seekers
www.thetimes.com
November 16, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Something bad happens to people when they become the Home Secretary.
Theresa May, Amber Rudd, and now Shabana Mahmood have all been come extremist lunatics after a period in the job.
Theresa May, Amber Rudd, and now Shabana Mahmood have all been come extremist lunatics after a period in the job.
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<rant> A periodic reminder that Sprints, Backlogs, Daily Scrums, Scrum Boards, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Points, Velocity, PIs, etc., have NOTHING AT ALL to do with "Agile." Agility comes from working small, delivering frequently for feedback from actual customers, and adapting based on
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November 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
<rant> A periodic reminder that Sprints, Backlogs, Daily Scrums, Scrum Boards, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Points, Velocity, PIs, etc., have NOTHING AT ALL to do with "Agile." Agility comes from working small, delivering frequently for feedback from actual customers, and adapting based on
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How long before Trump claims credit for eliminating the tariffs introduced by Biden?
November 16, 2025 at 10:06 AM
How long before Trump claims credit for eliminating the tariffs introduced by Biden?
Having wooden floors and dogs is a great way to never get any sleep again.
November 16, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Having wooden floors and dogs is a great way to never get any sleep again.
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Tommy Robinson is claiming credit for the language/policy being used by the Labour government (about deporting people found to be refugees once their home country is deemed safe)
November 15, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Tommy Robinson is claiming credit for the language/policy being used by the Labour government (about deporting people found to be refugees once their home country is deemed safe)
Facebook Rules: if you disagree with the post, you are proving the point of the post.
November 15, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Facebook Rules: if you disagree with the post, you are proving the point of the post.
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I’m failing at my diet this week.
In other news, I started a diet this week.
In other news, I started a diet this week.
November 14, 2025 at 1:45 PM
I’m failing at my diet this week.
In other news, I started a diet this week.
In other news, I started a diet this week.
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crazy
IG em_clarkson
IG em_clarkson
November 14, 2025 at 2:54 AM
crazy
IG em_clarkson
IG em_clarkson
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"What is certain, and felt instinctively by almost everybody, is that things cannot go on in their present way" – The Times, May 1975
“It is difficult to imagine a previous period when such an all-pervasive hopelessness was exhibited at all levels of British life” – Professor Stephen Haseler, 1975
“It is difficult to imagine a previous period when such an all-pervasive hopelessness was exhibited at all levels of British life” – Professor Stephen Haseler, 1975
November 14, 2025 at 9:13 AM
"What is certain, and felt instinctively by almost everybody, is that things cannot go on in their present way" – The Times, May 1975
“It is difficult to imagine a previous period when such an all-pervasive hopelessness was exhibited at all levels of British life” – Professor Stephen Haseler, 1975
“It is difficult to imagine a previous period when such an all-pervasive hopelessness was exhibited at all levels of British life” – Professor Stephen Haseler, 1975
When the U.K. Labour Party made the election manifesto promise that “no working person will pay more tax” I knew it was a stupid promise. And I predicted there would come a time when the definition of “working person” would need to be tortured in order to assert that the promise is upheld.
Let see…
Let see…
November 14, 2025 at 1:13 PM
When the U.K. Labour Party made the election manifesto promise that “no working person will pay more tax” I knew it was a stupid promise. And I predicted there would come a time when the definition of “working person” would need to be tortured in order to assert that the promise is upheld.
Let see…
Let see…
Completely insane
“The prohibited activities would include joint research, co-authorship on papers, and advising a foreign graduate student or postdoctoral fellow. The language is retroactive, meaning any interactions during the previous 5 years could make a scientist ineligible for future federal funding.”
U.S. Congress considers sweeping ban on Chinese collaborations
Researchers speak out against proposal that would bar funding for U.S. scientists working with Chinese partners or training Chinese students
www.science.org
November 14, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Completely insane
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Good morning to all those people who wasted the last decade saying, "there's no point tackling climate change in the UK, because China."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds
World’s biggest polluter on track to hit peak emissions target early but miss goal for cutting carbon intensity
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Good morning to all those people who wasted the last decade saying, "there's no point tackling climate change in the UK, because China."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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I'm chuffed to have gotten "code-generating fire hose" into the FT. My work here is done :-)
...because organisations aren't bundles of individuals, but systems. And as @jasongorman.bsky.social points out, if you add a "fire-hose to your plumbing", and your plumbing has lots of bottlenecks, it might not go all that well.
October 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM
I'm chuffed to have gotten "code-generating fire hose" into the FT. My work here is done :-)
Booked a gas engineer to fix a problem with my boiler.
The initial appointment is from 07:00 to 18:00 today.
The day before they tell me that they’ve narrowed the appointment time to 10:45-13:45.
The engineer turns up at 09:00 when I’m out and is grumpy that I’m not there.
🤷♂️
The initial appointment is from 07:00 to 18:00 today.
The day before they tell me that they’ve narrowed the appointment time to 10:45-13:45.
The engineer turns up at 09:00 when I’m out and is grumpy that I’m not there.
🤷♂️
October 30, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Booked a gas engineer to fix a problem with my boiler.
The initial appointment is from 07:00 to 18:00 today.
The day before they tell me that they’ve narrowed the appointment time to 10:45-13:45.
The engineer turns up at 09:00 when I’m out and is grumpy that I’m not there.
🤷♂️
The initial appointment is from 07:00 to 18:00 today.
The day before they tell me that they’ve narrowed the appointment time to 10:45-13:45.
The engineer turns up at 09:00 when I’m out and is grumpy that I’m not there.
🤷♂️
Do I understand it correctly that the anti-union, Republican government has… gone on strike?
October 27, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Do I understand it correctly that the anti-union, Republican government has… gone on strike?
What is it with people who watch programmes on TV or streaming media and see an actor and say “Hey! That’s the guy/woman from <some other programme>!”
Yes, they’re actors. They act in different things. It’s what they do. Why are you surprised by this?
Yes, they’re actors. They act in different things. It’s what they do. Why are you surprised by this?
October 26, 2025 at 11:18 PM
What is it with people who watch programmes on TV or streaming media and see an actor and say “Hey! That’s the guy/woman from <some other programme>!”
Yes, they’re actors. They act in different things. It’s what they do. Why are you surprised by this?
Yes, they’re actors. They act in different things. It’s what they do. Why are you surprised by this?
Really, Nissan?
October 26, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Really, Nissan?
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