Martyn Amos

Three things that are probably worth knowing about the 'Stanford top 2% scientists' metric that people are sharing.

1. It's based on a rather subjective 'C-score', where:

GLENN: You look fabulous in that suit

TRUMP: That's the one that attacked you last time

ZELENSKYY: I remember that. You're in the same suit. I changed mine.

Are you on fig leave?

How 4% of Migrants have Become a National Obsession. According to YouGov, 47% of Britons believe there are more "illegal" Migrants than "Legal" Arriving in the UK despite "illegal immigration" representing only 4% of the numbers. Why is this?

47% of Britons think there are more “illegal” immigrants in the UK than legal immigrants, despite only making up 4% of the overall figures!

My latest article with exclusive research outlines how the UK are being sold a lie….

www.jacobbarclayevans.com/how-4-of-mig...

Faithless and Orbital in Scarborough last night... So good...

Following our AGM today, we have published our Annual Report 2024/25. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved against a challenging backdrop for us and other charities in the sector. 🧵

Try saying that quickly after another couple of pints.

There's a lovely irony in this post 😬😂

BBC will no longer broadcast "high risk" performances

That was my first thought...

"Sorry, mate, the ring has to be completely over the base."

Great article!

My first ever computer username at uni was csg068, if I'd been sat one place to the right ....

n publicly rejecting the overtures of the Saudi Pro League, Bruno Fernandes has made it clear he wants to continue playing football at the highest level. That he wants to challenge for trophies. That he has no interest in wasting what remains of his peak years jogging around aimlessly in the service of a vast public relations project, providing lucrative content for a cruel and heartless regime. Despite all this, he’s more than happy to remain at Manchester United for

Decent dunk from the Guardian on Man U here

Watching the ongoing Musk/Trump feud, if someone doesn't do a "GOP Will Eat Itself" headline I'll be very disappointed.

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Let's just say I have a good STARTER word.

What's the PubPeer Network Mob?

SORRY. Sorry.
Have we seen this *incredible* news video coming out of Queensland? Wait for the witness/witnesses statement

@ljross.bsky.social Hi, just wanted to let you know that my late dad (Ridley Amos) designed and built the Poison Garden gates on the cover of your book. Was really cool to see them on there, he'd be quietly delighted.

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"Bastards!'

Sounds pretty much like my ITFC trajectory post-UEFA Cup win in 1981.

We're probably still going down, but the #ITFC fans are in fine voice again this evening.

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Today I learned that the keyboard player from the **Levellers** starred in the BBC sitcom **Birds of a Feather** (Pauline Quirke, et al...)

Transforming dementia support through technology network Researchers have been awarded £1.6 million to develop a network which will support people living with dementia by connecting existing technology and services, as well as developing new innovations.

Northumbria's Professor Arlene Astell will lead one of four new dementia research networks announced today, funded by EPSRC and @nihr.bsky.social and in partnership with @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social

The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.

In 25 years of covering national security, I’ve never seen a story like this: Senior Trump officials discussed planning for the U.S. attack on Yemen in a Signal group--and inadvertently added the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic. www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

I admire your optimism 😉💙

He thrives on love, so hopefully he's been reactivated by the last two matches.

(Doing so well for you in the last two games, rather...)