bob

I'm going to say it's suggesting that he sang 'Where Love Lives' to his son as a baby (hence the change in vocals), which is the schmaltzy bond that shows them they still love each other, despite, y'know, 'phones, teenage angst and middle age...

Mood

What's even more depressing is that success rated used be published annually, by council and by institution. This shouldn't have needed an FOI.

The AI overview is really knocking it out of the park now, may as well have said,

'I dunno, I think the dude might be asking a question?'

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Solid. Gold.

Although I do prefer just deleting the ones I don't like the look of. Brings a greater level of inner peace...

Haha, would also accept puppy

If the information is not sent to me - handwritten, on vellum, with an unbroken wax seal - I will not trust the source...

It is exceedingly fortuitous that a Martini is in my future, later on this evening. Because - and I cannot understate this - I very much need a Martini...

the best answer i got for this:

A table with nine cocktails on it, with the caption 'slams laptop shut til Monday'

It me.

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The Spectator really saying the quiet part loud with their brand new "degenerate scum need fascism now" front page, which also promises an article by Andrew Tate.

Bluesky isn’t perfect but at least its owner isn’t demanding violent insurrection in the UK from thousands of miles away

Image shows a Gmail inbox with no emails in it (the background picture of the inbox shows a picture of a black swan, which really is very cute.

For the first time in what feels like 420 years, I have achieved inbox zero! I request that all colleagues refrain from emailing me - ideally ever again - but at least until Monday if not...

Happy weekend Blueskiers - time for a Martini 🍸

That licensed conveyancers do not offer tax advice is no more newsworthy than a fishmongers not offering tax advice.

I saved a baby pigeon today. He was trapped in a fence, looking very dejected. Once released, he flew a short distance away & stared at me suspiciously until I left. Likely, I think, to make sure I did not try and rescue him again.

I assume my medal will follow in the mail...

An ‘ultracrepidarian’ (19th century) is one who loves to give their opinion, at length, on matters they know nothing about.

A book titled "Outdoor Pigs: How to Make them Pay."

those damned outdoor pigs can't keep getting away with this

I prosecute and defend the most serious sexual offences in our courts.

The overwhelming majority of offenders are British-born. Overwhelmingly the victim is someone known to them, either a partner or relative.

Anybody purporting to care about protecting women might start there.

You may indeed be so bold - that's a crackin' song - thanks for sharing!

This isn't just a Club, this is Sunderland.

Welcome back to the Premier League, Granit Xhaka! 😍

Google AI i am a baby deer where is mama A mother deer often leaves her fawn hidden while she forages for food, sometimes for hours. If you are a baby deer, your mother will likely return to you using her sense of smell, calls, or by recognizing your unique movements. If you are in a safe place, try staying still and quiet; your mother will find you.

In honour of Google rolling out its new #AI mode where you *only* get the AI overview - what's your favourite Google AI response?

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Lawyers! Had dinner with @patkane.bsky.social, hosted by Kairos (www.kairos.london - check it out) and he observed that we will have artificial intelligence when an AI, afraid of being turned off, calls a lawyer.

Is there learning on this?

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New paper 📑
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Ha - I'd say that doesn't come as a *total* shock. Be interested to see if you get more responses on this!

My current role is Research & Innovation Manager, so which should I pick 😁

Funnily enough, the last course I went on - where such things are discussed about one's character - I was told that I was an extroverted introvert. So perhaps you are entirely right...

"AI is coming for your job" ya i'd like to see AI drink 11 coffees then have a panic attack

Well...

#SAFC