Mark Stephens

English cricket has gone Woakes!

This is why I'm here on Blue Sky. The high quality, dense and coherent bite-sized chunks of important information in this thread reassures me that rationality may prevail. I've found another beacon to guide me.

Join the Kiltwalk challenge in support of Cure Parkinson’s!

Team up with your family and friends and together, explore the streets of Dundee or Aberdeen while raising vital funds and awareness of Parkinson’s research. Find out how to get involved: buff.ly/YoLFblc

More info about the Beech Holme Tandem Club: www.cyclinguk.org/local-groups...

And here is an article from 2015 about Beech Holme Tandem Club's 176 mile fundraising ride, published in the magazine of Cycling UK www.cyclinguk.org/sites/defaul...

Donate to My Tour De 4 Fundraiser to Fight Cancer, organized by Alistair MacNeil Just like Sir Chris Hoy, I was also diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer la… Alistair MacNeil needs your support for My Tour De 4 Fundraiser to Fight Cancer

My friend Alistair is a long time volunteer & supporter of Beech Holme Tandem Club for visually impaired cyclists. With the other club members, Alistair rides at the front with a blind club member sat behind him. Now Alistair is raising money for a reason close to his saddle ... gofund.me/187238e0

Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust

The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust @jrct.bsky.social are looking for a new CEO. They give over £10m per annum in grants on themes such as peace and security, rights and justice, power and accountability, sustainable future, and peace & human rights in Northern Ireland
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YouTube video by Movieclips The Great Escape (6/11) Movie CLIP - How to Get Rid of the Dirt (1963) HD

m.youtube.com/watch?v=9zug...

If his caddy had watched The Great Escape he would have known to drop it down the inside of his trouser leg.

That looks suspiciously like the Red Tractor logo. Those country folk may have other plans…

In case any non-Scottish speakers need help with translation let me refer you to: www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?t...

YouTube video by Good Morning Britain UK Surgeon Discusses the 'Appalling Malnutrition' He Saw in Gaza

This claim seems so outrageous that If this was a picture of text you would question it. An unrecognised source on Insta is little better in these days of AI. So for the doubters here is the original trustworthy source m.youtube.com/watch?v=-ipJ...

The recent Black Sabbath led concert in Birmingham raised £140m split three ways between Birmingham Children's Hospital, Cure Parkinson's, and Midlands-based Acorns Children's Hospice. Ozzy's intervention will have a exceptional impact on so many lives. A royal icing on this prince's legacy.

When it comes to alt-text their is no alternative to the illustrative prose of RNIB. To fully appreciate their vision you should cover up the picture as you read the Jor-El of alt-text.

I often have to read through the replies to find the nuance, complexity, breadth and alternate viewpoints of a reported issue. In this case I don't. All the information is in this well researched and reported article. There is a lot to read and think about, without fluff, filler or repetition.

It’s not your guide, it’s your guard that keeps you in their walled garden.

“OpenAI's browser is designed to keep some user interactions within a ChatGPT-like native chat interface instead of clicking through to websites, two of the sources said.”

... and their feed is full of instructive exemplars.
bsky.app/profile/rnib...

How can I write alt text? If you're affected by sight loss, we're here for you

RNIB do some excellent and practical guidance on writing alt-text.
www.rnib.org.uk/campaign-wit...

To be honest I'm not sure but I know the area having lived on the northern side of Rombalds Moor and often hiked over the moors there via Whetstone gate and the trig point.

The without nowt translation is just more plausible to me and just as consistent within my non-native skills at speaking Tyke.

It's not about hats.

"Baht'at" = without nowt = naked.

That's why they catch their "death o' cowd" while "courting" baht'at.

I’m sure I can remember family caravan holidays in the ‘60s with “Thomas” the tom cat accompanying us. The caravan home from home probably played a part as did the quiet nature of the site and regular meal times.

Wow another stupendous day for the #parkypetition100K - this time yesterday we were around 68,000. Thanks to everyone making this happen petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

A true Scotsman would never have made such a mistake 😜

The lovely Tilda Swinton signed the #parkypetition100k after being shown our leaflet by TasteTibet at @glastonbury.bsky.social - be like Tilda, demand a better deal for people with Parkinson’s

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

Yeah, but, those are on the way out.

Wait until he finds out about JFK, Joe Biden, Tony Blair and Pope Leo!

I too have days like this.

Athena Swan Timeline

As we mark 20 years of the Athena Swan Charter, we’re reflecting on the milestones that have shaped gender equality in HE. From 2005 to today’s community-led framework, built on evidence, collaboration & leadership. Explore more: bit.ly/43U5BiF
#AthenaSwan20

How few years ago would you have not imagined the reality of such a chart for the world, never mind for a single nation that’s not conventionally considered a major power?