Sallyoo
@sallyoo.bsky.social
London born, long term resident in Italy. Was an architect, once, but not in the way you'd think!
Serious interests are many, but often political. Silly interests are cats and Formula 1!
Serious interests are many, but often political. Silly interests are cats and Formula 1!
I just received an email from Petitions UK telling me that they had rejected a petition which I would never have signed, (about any candidate to be an MP needing to have A level English).
The e-mail address looks kosher.
Anyone else getting this oddity?
The e-mail address looks kosher.
Anyone else getting this oddity?
December 1, 2025 at 8:36 PM
I just received an email from Petitions UK telling me that they had rejected a petition which I would never have signed, (about any candidate to be an MP needing to have A level English).
The e-mail address looks kosher.
Anyone else getting this oddity?
The e-mail address looks kosher.
Anyone else getting this oddity?
Why is it that even 'the great and the good' ex and present politicians appear to have fallen hook line and sinker for the AI mirage?
Una visione interamente schiacciata sui diktat — e la vacue promesse — dei colossi tecnologici e dei produttori di AI.
E la sostenibilità? E i diritti? E i profitti, perfino? Dove stanno?
Comincia a suonare insulso come un Blair o uno Schmidt, questo Draghi.
www.ilsole24ore.com/art/mario-dr...
E la sostenibilità? E i diritti? E i profitti, perfino? Dove stanno?
Comincia a suonare insulso come un Blair o uno Schmidt, questo Draghi.
www.ilsole24ore.com/art/mario-dr...
Mario Draghi: «L’Europa rischia la stagnazione se non punta sull’Intelligenza artificiale»
«Per oltre due secoli il miglioramento del tenore di vita è stato alimentato da progressive ondate di progresso tecnologico, oggi le tecnologie rimangono...
www.ilsole24ore.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Why is it that even 'the great and the good' ex and present politicians appear to have fallen hook line and sinker for the AI mirage?
This is a fascinating, extraordinarily wild ride of a listen. I'm unsure of who is the crazy one!
Peter Thiel is obsessed with the Antichrist — but what does he actually mean when he talks about it?
This week @gilduran.com joins @parismarx.com to discuss how Thiel casts his enemies as the Antichrist to distract from Silicon Valley’s anti-human project.
Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/303_...
This week @gilduran.com joins @parismarx.com to discuss how Thiel casts his enemies as the Antichrist to distract from Silicon Valley’s anti-human project.
Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/303_...
November 27, 2025 at 11:50 AM
This is a fascinating, extraordinarily wild ride of a listen. I'm unsure of who is the crazy one!
Channel4 is about to air a programme about Ghislaine Maxwell.
November 25, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Channel4 is about to air a programme about Ghislaine Maxwell.
What does Layla Moran mean when she says 'market traders'. The chaps selling apples on a stall - or what I hear? #Newsnight
November 24, 2025 at 10:50 PM
What does Layla Moran mean when she says 'market traders'. The chaps selling apples on a stall - or what I hear? #Newsnight
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November 24, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Wordle 1,619 3/6*
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I very rarely watch football, but every time I do the game goes to extra time and then penalties. Looks like it might happen again tonight.
I am willing to accept payment to never watch again from people who like the 90 minute format!
I am willing to accept payment to never watch again from people who like the 90 minute format!
November 18, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I very rarely watch football, but every time I do the game goes to extra time and then penalties. Looks like it might happen again tonight.
I am willing to accept payment to never watch again from people who like the 90 minute format!
I am willing to accept payment to never watch again from people who like the 90 minute format!
Tomorrow Lillian is going to plug it in, isn't she! They have been known to explode ... #TheArchers
Nah, he's a real coffee nerd, and I suspect a bit of a fashionista, so he'll have one of these!
November 17, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Tomorrow Lillian is going to plug it in, isn't she! They have been known to explode ... #TheArchers
From those olden days when cars were exaggerating length, rather than height and width!
November 17, 2025 at 6:32 PM
From those olden days when cars were exaggerating length, rather than height and width!
I am sure that in the past I have shared my admiration for Ed Zitron's podcast, and said 'this is the best ever', but this episode is truly "The Best Ever". Give it a listen.
Cory Doctorow and Ed Zitron on Enshittification and the Rot Economy
open.spotify.com
November 15, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I am sure that in the past I have shared my admiration for Ed Zitron's podcast, and said 'this is the best ever', but this episode is truly "The Best Ever". Give it a listen.
I watched the film #Blitz, by #SteveMcQueen (2024) tonight on Apple TV. It's really very good, looking at civilian life in London, and the ubiquity of the air raid wardens, with observations about racism and feminism and looting. Quite suitable for children!
November 15, 2025 at 7:55 PM
I watched the film #Blitz, by #SteveMcQueen (2024) tonight on Apple TV. It's really very good, looking at civilian life in London, and the ubiquity of the air raid wardens, with observations about racism and feminism and looting. Quite suitable for children!
Is anyone else feeling bombarded by Windows Updates? I've been alerted to two each week over the last month. They normally go smoothly, and I suppose I should check what 'potential problem' they're addressing, but is it all mainly about inflicting unwanted AI?
November 11, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Is anyone else feeling bombarded by Windows Updates? I've been alerted to two each week over the last month. They normally go smoothly, and I suppose I should check what 'potential problem' they're addressing, but is it all mainly about inflicting unwanted AI?
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November 11, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Hutton is always marvellous, but this exceeds all expectations.
..."the Sketch was failing to emphasise many of the benefits of Conservative policy: for instance, many people dislike visiting the dentist, and under the last government, that worry simply went away".
..."the Sketch was failing to emphasise many of the benefits of Conservative policy: for instance, many people dislike visiting the dentist, and under the last government, that worry simply went away".
Crisis at the Critic Sketchcasting Corporation!
Crisis at the CSC | Robert Hutton | The Critic Magazine
From the desk of Lord Kronsteen, founder and proprietor of the Critic Sketchcasting Corporation. To all staff, It is with a heavy heart that I take pen in hand to inform you of the resignation of both…
thecritic.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Hutton is always marvellous, but this exceeds all expectations.
..."the Sketch was failing to emphasise many of the benefits of Conservative policy: for instance, many people dislike visiting the dentist, and under the last government, that worry simply went away".
..."the Sketch was failing to emphasise many of the benefits of Conservative policy: for instance, many people dislike visiting the dentist, and under the last government, that worry simply went away".
I wanted to know the weight of firewood delivered on a pallet, I googled, in English, so most of the results were from the US.
Aside from US pallets being very big, they measure wood in 'cords', occasionally referencing cubic feet!
Googling in Italian worked.
Aside from US pallets being very big, they measure wood in 'cords', occasionally referencing cubic feet!
Googling in Italian worked.
November 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
I wanted to know the weight of firewood delivered on a pallet, I googled, in English, so most of the results were from the US.
Aside from US pallets being very big, they measure wood in 'cords', occasionally referencing cubic feet!
Googling in Italian worked.
Aside from US pallets being very big, they measure wood in 'cords', occasionally referencing cubic feet!
Googling in Italian worked.
FINALLY
Why doesn't Hamilton just retire the car? #F1 He has told the pit that it's undrivable, 19th isn't going to add any points to the constructors.
November 9, 2025 at 5:55 PM
FINALLY
Why doesn't Hamilton just retire the car? #F1 He has told the pit that it's undrivable, 19th isn't going to add any points to the constructors.
November 9, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Why doesn't Hamilton just retire the car? #F1 He has told the pit that it's undrivable, 19th isn't going to add any points to the constructors.
I need a stand-in driver to support (as the Ferraris have been a bit disappointing) so I'm going for Hadjar. He seems to live a pretty charmed life avoiding incidents, besides being reasonably fast. #F1
November 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I need a stand-in driver to support (as the Ferraris have been a bit disappointing) so I'm going for Hadjar. He seems to live a pretty charmed life avoiding incidents, besides being reasonably fast. #F1
That sky looks a bit threatening - rain in third session of quali maybe?
November 8, 2025 at 6:41 PM
That sky looks a bit threatening - rain in third session of quali maybe?