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Twitter Updates for 09-02-2019

RT @PeterArnottGlas: Please share this or NO ONE in the UK will hear a bloody word of it. https://t.co/hJlOc50VcS via @newsnetscotland 01:19:22, 2019-02-09
Does anyone know what formula you'd use to iterate down sizes between a start and end value over a set distance? It… https://t.co/H1wjsoet9B 01:24:28, 2019-02-09
RT @sappycats: thanks! i hate it https://t.co/IqVrGO9mwf 01:32:09, 2019-02-09
RT @hopeoverfear01: This is incredible stuff: https://t.co/iypHuQ0OIq 01:36:18, 2019-02-09
RT @tanngrisnir: May “has acted with her eyes wide open in absolute bad faith.” https://t.co/JeQki6ijSc 01:36:29, 2019-02-09
@hannahwitton Keep it in the fridge. I know a lot of people don't. in reply to hannahwitton 12:35:45, 2019-02-09
RT @paulbevan: @gary_griffiths @SkyNews And could take the DUP with him as well https://t.co/DHAlr6w6ET 12:55:09, 2019-02-09
RT @daniel_barker: This is the most ridiculous commitment to a pun I've seen in a while. https://t.co/7nXpLp8Z2z 12:55:48, 2019-02-09
RT @orzelc: Today in not particularly surprising results from large-scale public policy experiments: https://t.co/ubMPABPgJ6 12:56:24, 2019-02-09
RT @Harryslaststand: When you give incorrect change while paying for a coffee that's a mistake. But when you murder a journalist in your em… 12:57:39, 2019-02-09
RT @ADL: Candace Owens bizarrely claims Hitler went wrong only when he meddled in other countries. Hitler’s murderous crimes against Jews &… 12:59:29, 2019-02-09
@GigaBecquerel @arclight So something that may serve as a point of ignition. Something with high-voltage or moving parts. Peristaltic pump? in reply to GigaBecquerel 13:06:57, 2019-02-09
RT @Foone: https://t.co/hfHcDMLkUs 13:09:10, 2019-02-09
RT @IanDunt: The Brexiter argument on trade deals is that we can get improved terms by undermining our negotiating position. It is not a go… 13:13:46, 2019-02-09
RT @tomhayes_sd: In 2004 I bought a router @ Walmart & instead of a router the box contained a bag of dirt with the word PUTO on it. http:/… 13:15:49, 2019-02-09
@GigaBecquerel @arclight Hmm, okay, point of ignition by other means. Something chemical? in reply to GigaBecquerel 13:53:06, 2019-02-09
@GigaBecquerel @arclight Paraffin stove to keep the surgeons tea warm? in reply to GigaBecquerel 13:56:47, 2019-02-09
@GigaBecquerel @arclight That rules out an autoclave then. in reply to GigaBecquerel 14:13:28, 2019-02-09
Note to self: does adding a small internal crane to a van make it a D1 category vehicle? 16:39:46, 2019-02-09
@GigaBecquerel Pneumatic foot-pedal control? in reply to GigaBecquerel 22:59:39, 2019-02-09
RT @galaxaure: Cannot thank @UWEBristol enough for categorically standing up for a community under constant attack.
This poster should be… 23:27:07, 2019-02-09
@CaseyExplosion @JimSterling https://t.co/211FXOVaZM in reply to CaseyExplosion 23:31:35, 2019-02-09
Furry address-book/messaging app name incorporating "Awoo" pun plz. 23:33:31, 2019-02-09

Twitter Updates for 08-02-2019

I think I've ID'd the abandoned mystery vintage car as a Daimler DB18 Tickford, making it about 70yo. 01:02:49, 2019-02-08
There's a DB18 on ebay, restored to mint. It's listed for £265000.
I really wish I had a garage at this point. 11:55:59, 2019-02-08
RT @jess_mc: Quick reminder that @AOC is the *only* woman in her 20s to have EVER served (men in their 20s have served in every congress si… 12:02:04, 2019-02-08
RT @welcomet0nature: Heart Shaped Antlers https://t.co/7L4q9bDUc1 12:05:01, 2019-02-08
RT @mothdust: If anyone can spare even the price of a pint to help us stock our UK Burning Man (@BurningNest) bar, I’d really appreciate it… 12:07:55, 2019-02-08
RT @emilylovesparis: I just spotted a crow playing with a squeaky ball and it made me smile so much! https://t.co/ahycRBVxTO 12:08:39, 2019-02-08
RT @lomadia: Great news! @YogscastLalna https://t.co/Iiy50Ul6oP 12:09:11, 2019-02-08
RT @MrGellido: I CANT MASTURBATE TO A CARTOON CHARACTER MEANT FOR KIDS AND THAT MAKES ME VERY ANGRY. https://t.co/qbqFGLEMUY 12:11:48, 2019-02-08
RT @VonHitchofen: @internetofshit @cstross
Presented without comment. https://t.co/Xk6PPOGRQH 12:12:55, 2019-02-08
@ZeroShiBlue Happy birthday to you! in reply to ZeroShiBlue 12:17:08, 2019-02-08
RT @sleepytsun: this post MADE ME SCREAM https://t.co/47Byxdpi5v 12:19:16, 2019-02-08
RT @DrPetra: You know I go on about how badly (and unethically) we teach research?
This is your worst case scenario why.

Unfortunately it… 12:19:46, 2019-02-08
It's just barely cutting, but a new power supply is also on order. Should still be able to make the new control pan… https://t.co/ccDNwUMoUs 16:50:20, 2019-02-08
Well that shouldn't be happening.
I think I know the cause though. Will fix it when I pull the old HV supply.

Mor… https://t.co/BETgvPftaW 20:53:53, 2019-02-08
RT @thelindsayellis: So I've been seeing a lot of the “Blazing Saddles could never be made today because of the PC police” Discourse today.… 21:06:52, 2019-02-08
RT @Ambaaargh: I think Hollywood really missed an opportunity not having Jigsaw from Saw actually turn out to be an adult Kevin Mccallister… 21:07:32, 2019-02-08

Twitter Updates for 07-02-2019

RT @russss: This is…quite the story. https://t.co/YoD3QDE0Se 01:18:33, 2019-02-07
RT @krassenstein: BREAKING: The City of Sandusky, Ohio has just canceled Columbus day, instead utilizing the day off for Election day ever… 01:20:28, 2019-02-07
RT @Srirachachau: Didn’t think it could get worse, but the brands are horny now https://t.co/NlXFuz7LL4 02:09:03, 2019-02-07
@CaseyExplosion CassandraExplosion? in reply to CaseyExplosion 02:12:17, 2019-02-07
VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS – OPENING SEQUENCE – New M… https://t.co/ZvNG4Xktg5 via @YouTube 12:16:44, 2019-02-07
Hacksday has conveniently posted a useful article on "Time debt"
https://t.co/YA20xt3xt3 12:36:29, 2019-02-07
@FarukuCostumes IIRC there's different micron thicknesses, but I haven't had to look in some time. in reply to FarukuCostumes 12:50:28, 2019-02-07
RT @ClipperChip: Client did not pay?
"Add opacity to the body tag and increase it every day until their site completely fades away. Set a… 12:53:46, 2019-02-07
RT @Harryslaststand: This is what resistance to austerity and the politics of hate looks like. #homelessness https://t.co/vWO84qpX0n 13:23:56, 2019-02-07
RT @dumbmongreldog: Whoever decided that all water must be drunk just above freezing temperature is probably partly responsible for how deh… 13:26:43, 2019-02-07
RT @davidgerard: "Bitcoin’s basically a re-enactment society for early modern economics. Like getting dressed up in medieval garb and going… 13:27:05, 2019-02-07
RT @TwoLemonades: You are not obligated to forgive your abusers.
Not if they're dying.
Not if they've found Jesus.
Not if they beg.
No… 14:22:43, 2019-02-07
The new laser tube is in and it's all aligned but very underpowered. I think the PSU needs replacing as well. 20:27:04, 2019-02-07
RT @Quorgi: Guys he came back. The people who adopted Caleb brought him back for needing too much attention. Located in Modesto CA, @VoiceO… 22:21:36, 2019-02-07
One rule for us, one for them. https://t.co/gWFn1GrEKH 22:22:00, 2019-02-07
RT @DataPup_: lmfao oh ok
just learned that the Green New Deal is a fucking non-binding resolution i.e. it doesn't even do anything at all… 22:27:12, 2019-02-07
RT @Animated_Antic: Before Warner Bros. Animation made The Lego Movie, Blur Studio was initially supposed to make one but it never happened… 22:32:59, 2019-02-07
RT @iFixit: A single speck of dust can ruin your MacBook: https://t.co/UTl6slFV7D https://t.co/mngMVp3gTA 22:38:03, 2019-02-07
RT @skullmandible: holy shit https://t.co/Mtx9QvcGid 22:52:44, 2019-02-07
RT @Reaperfox: ?Digital Commissions are OPEN?
Full body + simple background £35 (extra char +£15 each)
Waist-Up + simple background £20 (ex… 23:02:31, 2019-02-07
RT @aoifemrtn: How British Feminism Became Anti-Trans https://t.co/GaAVEd73Yk 23:02:51, 2019-02-07
@Thaily What'd you drink? in reply to Thaily 23:06:48, 2019-02-07
@Thaily I'll have to give that a try! I like gin and I like bloody marys. in reply to Thaily 23:12:36, 2019-02-07

Twitter Updates for 06-02-2019

RT @KaiborgStudios: Super Galaxy Kindred Mask
@LeagueOfLegends #LeagueOfLegends #LoL #Cosplay #leagueoflegendscosplay #kindred https://t.c… 00:00:23, 2019-02-06
I got the electrics working! I need a better crimp tool. Tomorrow I'll get the new tube installed. Once the laser i… https://t.co/WLyYmdmFMd 00:28:22, 2019-02-06
RT @arhcultleader: Some of yall have never been that kid who have had random kids come up to you and say that their friend as a crush on yo… 01:14:17, 2019-02-06
RT @redski_husky: If you remember this room at furry conventions, you qualify for a veterans discount. https://t.co/RH75hn5m9Z 01:21:46, 2019-02-06
RT @RealSexyCyborg: @chick_in_kiev Accountability for unprofessional conduct isn't harassment. https://t.co/KHdgtMqstK 01:36:34, 2019-02-06
RT @SocietyGuardian: Age UK: 50,000 elderly have died waiting for social care package https://t.co/bU4XhVI1OD 01:36:55, 2019-02-06
RT @schemaly: This is ridiculous. “Pope Benedict had the courage to dissolve a female congregation…” The women who were raped, abused and… 01:38:28, 2019-02-06
RT @SuperSpacedad: Also a reminder that one of the Duck Dynasty creators starred in an indie film playing a gay porn star.
The evangelical… 01:39:29, 2019-02-06
Ah, apparently they're called Dupont connectors. 01:47:02, 2019-02-06
RT @plasmatron: Sad to see Fopp on Byres Road on the list of shops closing due to HMV going under new ownership. The staff there are lovely… 01:51:12, 2019-02-06
RT @daraobriain: Amazing that this tweet is still up. It’s been repeatedly corrected; it’s provably factually incorrect, but this person do… 10:47:59, 2019-02-06
RT @chipfoxx: Black Leopard Red Wolf author Marlon James talks about the African tradition of the unreliable story teller. Something we can… 10:50:56, 2019-02-06
RT @SophieAScruggs: My friend works at an ortho lab where patients can design their own retainers…. https://t.co/A1zgTOo7ok 10:53:01, 2019-02-06
RT @eevblog: If @Patreon doesn't have a sustainable business model taking a 10% cut for not really doing a huge amount (+ $60M in VC fundin… 10:55:57, 2019-02-06
RT @FoldableHuman: These paragraphs are separated by only a photo of Jack Conte's face.
"We've kept 5% of almost a billion dollars to run… 11:00:35, 2019-02-06
Worth reading this thread if you use Patreon. Destructive changes are ahead and the reason is venture capital. https://t.co/IlzbIP3lvq 11:03:49, 2019-02-06
RT @RealSexyCyborg: "Hey @Vice @nytimes @ft, bad guys are capitalizing on your treatment of Naomi Wu. It's hard, but for the greater good p… 11:09:15, 2019-02-06
RT @tryst_me: UK Gov: *cuts mental health funding*
(Young suicide rates go up)
UK Gov: *appoints 'Suicide Prevention Minister'*
SPM: "We wi… 11:15:34, 2019-02-06
RT @PaulCarmichaelV: Here’s 40 seconds of people saying “Jeremy Cunt” instead of “Jeremy Hunt”, possibly by mistake. https://t.co/tLMAMUqVN8 11:26:42, 2019-02-06
RT @TheRedGhostArt: Please don't RP as people's established characters. Most people base them on themselves and use it as a way to cope wit… 11:27:48, 2019-02-06
RT @aliettedb: Spoilers: if you don't value mothers on every level of life (including in narratives such as books and movies) it leads to e… 11:30:15, 2019-02-06
RT @Iron_Spike: Ugh.
Today, in the Knock-On Effects Department: if the UK crashes out of the EU with no formal Brexit deal, the UK small p… 13:41:57, 2019-02-06
RT @yuzurin0620: Twitter映えする現代音楽 https://t.co/n9fQmFJWdf 22:44:12, 2019-02-06
RT @thekellyreilly: Is this British Gritty? https://t.co/1Vqkt0thop 22:44:20, 2019-02-06
RT @AscendingNode: The Newark @united lounge is up to date with the lastest technology https://t.co/Z4OZDoEs0w 22:45:12, 2019-02-06
RT @ottocrat: Amazing story – ERG refuse to visit Northern Ireland for fear of being confronted with some facts – “it’s a trap” https://t.c… 22:46:50, 2019-02-06
RT @katebevan: Hello web designers, for the love of God, please stop using tiny, spindly very pale grey sans fonts on white backgrounds. Th… 22:47:19, 2019-02-06
I think it would have been of more comfort to think that it was simply the state of the modern world that was the c… https://t.co/YEHCJ0glZ7 22:50:32, 2019-02-06
RT @comfyfish: !!! https://t.co/JXo7S1hK0V 22:50:55, 2019-02-06
RT @SheRatesDogs: Found this outside her door. Can Uber drivers pls not -10/10 https://t.co/E6vpdO6S9B 22:51:27, 2019-02-06
RT @DarkMatterzine: apparently @AppleSupport has decided to REMOVE DISABILITY ACCESS FOR MY MAC. They have REMOVED large text as an accessi… 22:51:45, 2019-02-06
How to modify a business plan to survive civil war? 22:52:36, 2019-02-06
RT @MARIADAHVANA: And really, the undercarriage of that question is "How is it possible that a woman can write words about the world that a… 23:00:39, 2019-02-06
RT @sentencebender: It's astonishing, how threatening women's joy is to some men. I was on the panel with Maria when this asshole dude aske… 23:03:18, 2019-02-06
@JUNIUS_64 It is horribly difficult to find any peace when your self-satisfaction is blocked by an ingrained expect… https://t.co/NCXlPQfqjy in reply to JUNIUS_64 23:07:20, 2019-02-06
@JUNIUS_64 I am struggling to follow good advice. Work out what is actually important and allow yourself to fail at… https://t.co/PGJ3YvivmW in reply to SciStarborne 23:11:25, 2019-02-06
@JUNIUS_64 Sleep-dep is a killer. Every problem seems even worse and more overwhelmingly bleak when you're exhauste… https://t.co/ExRfu1SEsz in reply to SciStarborne 23:12:23, 2019-02-06

Twitter Updates for 05-02-2019

RT @Matt_J_Townsend: Evidence that investing in local public transport does more for local economy than major national projects… (I have… 00:08:47, 2019-02-05
RT @Des_Subari: Stolen from Facebook but holy shit
Heres the TED talk (I havent listened to it but I searched google for it to link it jus… 00:14:50, 2019-02-05
RT @hainsworthtv: I was Today years old when I discovered this #lifehack https://t.co/dDeitYqvac 00:51:06, 2019-02-05
RT @qrs: Full motion video on the TRS-80 Model 100 with an iCE40 FPGA. https://t.co/gulPNPFfWu 00:55:30, 2019-02-05
RT @Kirstie_Schultz: Holy cow, best example of fat shaming and part of why #DoctorsAreDickheads
[description coming] https://t.co/VYXt3Yk… 00:56:34, 2019-02-05
RT @FrameshiftShark: Flap! Flap! Flap! https://t.co/vjiwwz2UYz 00:57:07, 2019-02-05
RT @EMTShibe: Y'all need to HEKN learn asap, I see too many of you getting this all wrong. https://t.co/EUMLXoiRD8 10:18:34, 2019-02-05
RT @dgolumbia: yep, #cryptocurrency is no more scam-filled than "fiat." most holders of dollars and pounds can relate to this question: "Re… 10:27:28, 2019-02-05
RT @scalzi: A consistent misapprehension on the right is that the left a) don't have firearms and b) don't know how to use them. Neither is… 10:37:24, 2019-02-05
Twitter, I don't need alerts for peoples posts if I've already retweeted them. 11:06:22, 2019-02-05
RT @ka_waltz: it rules that a bunch of random meme pages make money off this tweet and the only thing I get is 1000 people telling me how t… 11:39:53, 2019-02-05
RT @blueybirdy: Watched a woman just now trip over an orca at the junction of Eaton Park Road. Certainly not the first, won’t be the last.… 11:47:52, 2019-02-05
RT @davidgerard: "That's the fantastical bit of cyberpunk, that hackers brains don't occasionally melt because it's Thursday and the os the… 11:51:57, 2019-02-05
RT @TabKimpton: Been having a horrible saga over the last few days as someone has maliciously reported DiscordComics on facebook/insta. It'… 11:52:07, 2019-02-05
Both the weld mesh for the freezer baskets and the connectors for the laser have arrived this morning, so the work… https://t.co/8pPaw6hyXj 14:53:54, 2019-02-05
Is this Undertale? https://t.co/N8IjDpF5RQ 14:56:47, 2019-02-05
RT @PoliticsJOE_UK: Jacob Rees-Mogg has a message for the Common People ? ? https://t.co/2iT4936Ujn 15:00:17, 2019-02-05
RT @AstroKatie: This is an incredible perspective. I’ve never seen the Earth and Moon both looking so stark and alien in a single photograp… 15:02:56, 2019-02-05
RT @mattforde: Facebook have banned adverts for my tour. This is insane. Please read and share.
https://t.co/4lWE271Mrl 15:03:45, 2019-02-05
RT @Neeerts: the CEO of an exchange faking his death and fucking off with most of the money would be an extremely bitcoin thing to happen h… 15:03:57, 2019-02-05
RT @billy74919063: "First they came for the socialists, and i did not speak out…"
– Pastor Niemoller https://t.co/oVOmlNYcv6 15:05:33, 2019-02-05
That's the mains done. Next the 5v & 24v lines. https://t.co/XlgN6zHAKW 18:48:00, 2019-02-05
Wiring seems to be working! I think I'll fit the tube tomorrow though. https://t.co/6KNdQWd5N2 22:19:34, 2019-02-05
RT @MotherJones: The melting of this glacier could lead to as much as 10 feet of sea level rise over the next century or so.
If we’re unl… 23:45:01, 2019-02-05
RT @davidschneider: “We won’t repeat what we did to the Windrush generation” says government deporting 50 people to the Caribbean includin… 23:57:28, 2019-02-05
Thankyou @blueybirdy for watching episode 43 of Critical Role with me. The recent spike in anxiety has made even de… https://t.co/HMOXq7u8Wg 23:59:02, 2019-02-05