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Neighbour passed us whilst my wife was painting the window frames and I was holding the ladder: “Should be you doing that” To which I...

Neighbour passed us whilst my wife was painting the window frames and I was holding the ladder:

“Should be you doing that”

To which I asked: “Why?”

He had no answer but it was clearly casual sexism.

I’ll get back in the kitchen where I belong.

Content warning:Contains references to adult contentIf the online verification act is working for adult content, maybe we’re should do the...

Content warning:Contains references to adult content

If the online verification act is working for adult content, maybe we’re should do the same for ALL social media addictions? https://app.independent.co.uk/2025/08/20/2810947/content.html

In a first, Google released data on how much energy, water consumption & carbon emissions an AI prompt uses.Median queries actually...

In a first, Google released data on how much energy, water consumption & carbon emissions an AI prompt uses.

Median queries actually consume 0.24 watt-hours, similar to using a microwave for 1s.

We need more transparency like this from other AI giants.

https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/08/21/1122288/google-gemini-ai-energy/

I was today years old when I realised I could double tap a #Slack message on iOS to edit it. #til

I was today years old when I realised I could double tap a #Slack message on iOS to edit it. #til

How would you rate your week?Here’s some starting points for you to help score 1-5 using our free app at...

How would you rate your week?

Here’s some starting points for you to help score 1-5 using our free app at https://PETALS.team/register

#rateYourWeek #PETALS

Currently reviewing everything in life one-handed after breaking my dominant little finger last week.Approvals now come with a default...

Currently reviewing everything in life one-handed after breaking my dominant little finger last week.

Approvals now come with a default 🤙.

If it’s more than that, please wait 3 weeks.

I've been enjoying Elevate recently to try keeping my ageing brain sharp. 🧠 You can try it free for a week with my personal guest...

I've been enjoying Elevate recently to try keeping my ageing brain sharp. 🧠

You can try it free for a week with my personal guest pass on the following link

https://elevateapp.sng.link/A1moj/ksel/1gbb

Word of the day: portentous(adj) Of or like a portent. A momentous occasion. Read in Extracted Trilogy Book 1 by RR Haywood. Quite apt after...

Word of the day:

portentous

(adj) Of or like a portent. A momentous occasion.

Read in Extracted Trilogy Book 1 by RR Haywood.

Quite apt after Mrs J finding out she's now qualified to be a head teacher with her NPQH (National Professional Qualification for Headship)

🚨 UK Emergency Alert Test incoming!Set a calendar reminder for Sunday 7 September at 3pm with this handy ICS file I made:📅...

🚨 UK Emergency Alert Test incoming!

Set a calendar reminder for Sunday 7 September at 3pm with this handy ICS file I made:
📅 http://sijobling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/National_Emergency_Alert_Test.ics

Because nobody wants to spill their tea mid-alert. 🫖

#publicserviceannouncement #yourewelcome #calendarnerd

Getting multiple benefits out of a meeting or session?Call it a "2 for 1 - you get X for free!"

Getting multiple benefits out of a meeting or session?
Call it a "2 for 1 - you get X for free!"

Loving today's rhyming retro column headings

Loving today's rhyming retro column headings

"Lessons learned" is just a positive spin on "it's all gone to sh*t!"

"Lessons learned" is just a positive spin on "it's all gone to sh*t!"

One huge benefit of decentralised Mastodon instances is when one (popular) domain is blocked in the office, another one isn't.I...

One huge benefit of decentralised Mastodon instances is when one (popular) domain is blocked in the office, another one isn't.

I can't currently access mastodon.social but my own managingengineers.net is fine (for now).

It's a classic but a beauty:Set @@h/w/p text replacements in MacOS Keyboard settings for your regularly-used email addresses…#lifehack...

It's a classic but a beauty:

Set @@h/w/p text replacements in MacOS Keyboard settings for your regularly-used email addresses…

#lifehack #saveyourfingers

Why are we so obsessed about getting the next thing done when we rarely reflect on what we have already done?The other day I was thinking...

Why are we so obsessed about getting the next thing done when we rarely reflect on what we have already done?

The other day I was thinking about this a little bit and how get so obsessed and about the next productivity app…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgeCT6TvtHM

6 group stage finals of #Euro2025 lined up for this coming weekend - who's going to make it through to the quarter-finals?Don't miss...

6 group stage finals of #Euro2025 lined up for this coming weekend - who's going to make it through to the quarter-finals?

Don't miss a single game, get these fixtures in your calendar 🗓️

https://footballcal.com/euro-2025/

Whether you’re planning pub trips, watch parties, or sneaky “WFH” days… make sure the real schedule’s in your calendar.✅ All the...

Whether you’re planning pub trips, watch parties, or sneaky “WFH” days… make sure the real schedule’s in your calendar.

✅ All the #Euro2025 fixtures
✅ Auto-updates as teams progress
✅ Adjusts fixtures to your local times

👉 https://footballcal.com/euro-2025/

Got a sweepstake team but no idea when they’re playing?We got you. 📅⚽Add the full #Euro2025 schedule to your calendar in seconds👉...

Got a sweepstake team but no idea when they’re playing?
We got you. 📅⚽

Add the full #Euro2025 schedule to your calendar in seconds
👉 https://footballcal.com/euro-2025/

⚽ Following the Women's #Euro2025? Don’t miss a single kick.📅 Add every fixture straight to your calendar with updates as they...

⚽ Following the Women's #Euro2025? Don’t miss a single kick.

📅 Add every fixture straight to your calendar with updates as they happen

https://footballcal.com/euro-2025/

Do you know anyone who has experience setting up a #nonprofit organisation in the UK?I'd like to hear your stories on how to get started...

Do you know anyone who has experience setting up a #nonprofit organisation in the UK?

I'd like to hear your stories on how to get started and look after one, how much time it takes and any things to look out for.

Please share for wider reach. TIA.