Stilgherrian (@stilgherrian)

Wentworth Falls NSW AU

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October 2017

It’s about to be tomorrow.

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@_midofo_ I always thought those guys were Russian.

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Or more likely, “See that dipshit with the stupid makeup on Screen 24? Pull ’em and fingerprint ’em. Heck, cavity s… https://t.co/VmZsRmx1pX

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@NewtonMark I agree. But she was in Adelaide on a promotional tour, and I was booked to have breakfast with her. Po… https://t.co/jLONlaKIlO

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RT @_F_B_G_: Happy Reformation Day! Here’s Martin Luther midway through his 14th attempt at ‘Hotel California’ during the Diet of Worms aft…

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Building 11 at @UTSEngage is a favourite of mine. Faculty of Engineering and IT. https://t.co/eYTx9GWAoM 1/2 https://t.co/Z8c5Zr93EJ

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@LaLegale I don’t know the High Court of Australia well enough. I plan to head inside on my next visit to Canberra.

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BennettArron Son: What’s a clitoris?
Dad: As you’ve asked a grown up question I’ll explain
Dad explains.
Son: Oh. So when does it
turn into a butterfly?

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RT @RobDotHutton: Thankfully, no one in British politics has ever done this. https://t.co/TIs1EaNzC1

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@abcmelbourne And the @abcmelbourne spot is done. That was fun. I haven’t been posting the audio lately, but I’ll see how I go.

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I took some more photos as I idled along Broadway, but I’ll post them after I’ve done this radio spot.

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Wow. The next morning I had breakfast with her childhood friend Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, of Five Stages of Grief fame… https://t.co/HB2IFVdVBs

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@SnarkyPlatypus I believe so. I worked on the community consultation website in the first round of proposals. They… https://t.co/WS40ZOcwPb

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Still one of my favourite examples of brutalist architecture. pic.twitter.com/hVPWXpIwV7

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I wonder who’ll pick up the license for The Australian on Broadwaypic.twitter.com/DLzWVEYPpZpZ

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Interesting to see the rest of the Central Park precinct take shape. pic.twitter.com/d03Ifirngq

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@dobes I loved the evidence that they sometimes sleep in the corner of the office.

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@dobes Wow. That’s a classy booth. Did you see my pic of the BBC office?

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@DavidFeng @SnarkyPlatypus There’s… there’s a lot going on in that tweet.

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@NewtonMark Ain’t it just. And the tweets just keep coming. Man, this is such a great show!

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@DavidFeng @SnarkyPlatypus Yes I keep forgetting you’re an alleged “academic”.

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@DavidFeng @SnarkyPlatypus South Korea just terrorises us with exploding smartphones and K-Pop.

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@DavidFeng @SnarkyPlatypus You mean on the train? I mean, @SnarkyPlatypus has tweeted some magnificent food. But th… https://t.co/pWBxdp67lx

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@SnarkyPlatypus @DavidFeng That said, the observation that Turnbull’s “Stable Government” is the same as Korea’s “Juche” is magnificent.

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@DavidFeng @SnarkyPlatypus What I like about you, @DavidFeng, is that you speak like 28 languages, and English with… https://t.co/aln64r576N

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@DavidFeng @SnarkyPlatypus I have my methods. It’s really obvious when someone not used to alkaloid stimulants has, like, a go.

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@DavidFeng @SnarkyPlatypus Have you been drinking coffee again, David?

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@SnarkyPlatypus That’s some fine terracing work. I can see from here how rich that soil would be.

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Look, @DavidFeng! The @SnarkyPlatypus is on the High Speed Rail in The China. https://t.co/y6HvtJPqmU

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@DavidFeng @oliyoung Heh. That is both wonderfully apt and extremely bitter.

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Even Asians have scenery now. https://t.co/5GW9fRVq6R

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@SnarkyPlatypus @swearyanthony @johnb78 No. It doesn’t. But on a related note, consider the existence of the Acts I… https://t.co/gx3OdsQPb3

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@NewtonMark Read this, @NewtonMark. It’s long, but read all of it. https://t.co/tUPyzRNXfQ

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Having the kitchen open until 2am (11pm on Sundays) is excellent. It fills a gap left when The Duke in Enmore, um, “changed hands”.

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Well done, Lansdowne Hotel. There were fears you’d fuck it up. You have not. You have done very well indeed.… https://t.co/Moo6o0vMgr

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jonkudelka “Senator Parry, a former Tasmanian police officer and detective…”
Not exactly Sherlock Holmes, one imagines.

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In further news, Mark Zuckerberg is full of shit.

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Popehat “YOLO” IS NOT A FEDERAL CRIMINAL DEFENSE STRATEGY

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Well this is a novel interpretation. https://t.co/K3Vvohea0i

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Should I have watched this presser for the lel? Nah. https://t.co/YRATInzXu3

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@dobes Remember, “no reason to believe” has a specific legal meaning.

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@dobes “Stasi”? Excellent work.

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I’m on @abcmelbourne at 1930 AEDT tonight (in two hours) talking some bullshit or other. https://t.co/pWORHpcPah and on ABC apps.

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If you ever need a reminder of just how oblivious the Dept of Immigration and Border Protection is, please see the… https://t.co/hc6TKDtijH

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@ShaquilleRay I don’t think we can do two Double Dissolution elections in one year. Amirite, @AntonyGreenABC?

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Why yes, I did make sure to chose a Webley Revolver for the task. It’s traditional here in the Empire, right?

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ATTENTION MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT. Senator Abetz would like you to do the honourable thing. pic.twitter.com/F3Fhg9iZxo

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@ShaquilleRay Alas, that card has already been played.

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Clockwork, with a small conical pendulum governor to prevent over-speeding. https://t.co/LfrEYWHvUB

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RT @ericgarland: Reminder: It’s the 17 best prosecutors in America versus guys that tried to collude with Russia using Facebook Messenger.…

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URGENT SOAPYGRAM. Presser at 1730 AEDT / 1630 AEST, so in 15 minutes. I wonder what that’s about. Smirkpic.twitter.com/W4Soh45MUpUp

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botandy toilet seat so warm you know the devil himself sat here just before you

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RT @Karajo__: “Do not desecrate nature!”, 60s Soviet anti-litter poster. https://t.co/mOaTy5wi0a

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@SnarkyPlatypus I thought of a worse one before tweeting that.

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@SnarkyPlatypus What? Slow, inefficient, and behind the times?

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RT @BernardZuel: Also known as “yep, we stink to high heaven on this too but when the portaloo stopped spinning we weren’t the ones holding…

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@dobes @purserj Mate, he means proper media.

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samanthamaiden Statement: Stephen Parry says he will resign from Parliament and not await High Court ruling pic.twitter.com/UYda8OTaVc

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@SameGuy i thought it looked familiar. Yes, this is exactly the building I was thinking of.

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@dtsmith_sydney Bushrangers always improve a sunny afternoon, hallucinatory or not.

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It’s the first time I’ve been into the Institute Building at the University of Sydney. Nipic.twitter.com/O0lN1vkvHQkvHQ

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Well that was all very interesting.

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@T4SydneyTrains Thank you, @T4SydneyTrains. Now my magic number is 422 and the idea of a 10-minute journey is hilarious.

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RT @JamesFallows: To clarify for some readers:
-Unified Mueller team is one maintaining silent discipline;
-Trump team giving rise to “17 s…

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@dobes @JohnBirmingham @Rory_Medcalf @oliyoung I just remembered that JB once cited me as his “inappropriate muse”… https://t.co/WB60fsIr7l

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RT @NuclearAnthro: BEST COUPLES COSTUME IDEA EVER! https://t.co/hbVwoL9h9G

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So here’s the plan. @T4SydneyTrains then a bus down City Road will deliver me to the USSC precisely on time.

Oh wh… https://t.co/iJJGxIo0R8

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JamColley dear god pic.twitter.com/B75J7KBycp

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A “source familiar with Bannon’s thinking” is magic sourcing. https://t.co/lMozELMv9m

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mediahunter Fox News is to journalism what WWE is to sport pic.twitter.com/hbu1mTMNa1

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@dobes @JohnBirmingham @Rory_Medcalf @oliyoung “Expeditionary Militia Units”, surely?

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@JohnBirmingham @dobes @Rory_Medcalf @oliyoung You. Know. You. Want. To. Do. It.

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@dobes @JohnBirmingham @Rory_Medcalf @oliyoung A “vignette”. I’m not sure that JB does “vignettes”.

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“Manafort, Stone, Trump, Papadopoulos, Kushner, Mueller, Russia: All the tech angles in one place”… https://t.co/PgTJjro39K

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RT @Stonekettle: Really?

Name them, White House. Go on. No, no, don’t look it up. Name them. I’ll spot you one, Chris Stevens and …? ht…

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@DrMoniqueMann Heh. Sure. But I’ve already written down half a dozen talking points. I mostly just have to listen.

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@tassagency_en “Putin puts digital economy on list of main goals of Russia’s strategic development” (19 Jtass.com/economy/956958bvFU

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“Russia and China discuss setting up cyber defense system for key infrastructure facilities”, repo@tassagency_enytass.com/economy/9731469p0x

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RT @BrianKarem: Age as an excuse? I’d covered a war, fathered a son and been to jail to protect a confidential source by that age. He is no…

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Hey @dobes, I have been out-cybered again. @Rory_Medcalf . “The charge of the Australian cyber Light Horse” https://t.co/ZIvslEt15l

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Definitely preparing for today’s discussions about international cyber policy and not just having fish and chips and ale in Kings Cross.

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@SnarkyPlatypus @getkrackinshow The old Chinese-Australian manicurist berates the young Korean-Australian presenter… https://t.co/KSKGGzvT5F

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@SnarkyPlatypus Vietnam has a more coherent tourism effort, I suspect. They’re after. and need, fast economic growth.

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@SnarkyPlatypus Speaking of which, did you see the @getkrackinshow episode where the Chinese manicurist mentioned chafing?

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Of course, because Israel is the second-largest player in the cybersecurity market after the US. And they’re very g… https://t.co/eNFVsfmiuT

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@flatgard @BrendanTN_ @CovertContact On another related note, the US Deputy Attorney-General is a big fan of KEEP A… https://t.co/fELaxd6t33

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@flatgard @BrendanTN_ On a related note, I spoke about AU’s aggressive stance in the crypto wars on this week’s… https://t.co/a6Wk5XJl55

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@flatgard @BrendanTN_ It most certainly has. “Australia’s diplomatic challenge is to avoid a cyber arms race” (5 Oc… https://t.co/pj0Yh6IiSG

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@flatgard @BrendanTN_ “The AU government has made a public display of announcing its capacity and intent to use cyb… https://t.co/MAa3oDBxp8

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“Does cyber deterrence work?” by @flatgard & @BrendanTN_ https://t.co/MOluqEb0hI I’m meeting these guys this afternoon.

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RT @vanOnselenP: Malcolm Roberts is as confident he’ll win a state seat as he was that the High Court would rule in his favour. 🤔

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Oh I’d missed this little* twist in the news from Washington. Goodness me. https://t.co/tUPyzRNXfQ

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@DavidFeng Yep, the XPT design is based on the British Rail Class 43 HST. https://t.co/8K6bqlvWJl

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@DavidFeng You’re always on an HSR service.

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XPT power car 2013, which needs a bit of work, on Sydney Central station platform 3, with XPL car 2521 behind it on… https://t.co/TrLz1cIJ2F

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“Trump administration does not want limits on war authorization” https://t.co/jqf9GLiw4U #unlimitedwar #hurrah https://t.co/kSbP54AKEa

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@moylecroft @AusAmbCyber I’ve read all the strategy documents and can find no reference to dating sites.

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abcsydney : RAMS Home Loans founder John Kinghorn charged with fraud offences after allegedly avoiding taxes worth more than $30 million

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@SnarkyPlatypus Yes, on a river like that you’d have all been taken by crocs by now, after the dropbears had capsized the boats.

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I’ve just discovered that this is how Australia’s Ambassador for Cyber Affairs @AusAmbCyber has been representing o… https://t.co/KVkbCp2o1P

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“Weird Theories of Uranus.”

Look, someone had to do it. https://t.co/ViOLvoMWAS

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Yeah that said, as @dobes reported in Jun 2016, only 6% of voters had NBN as an important issue. I wonder if that’s… https://t.co/r0SGHGhCKL

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Ah yes, I’d forgotten that ReachTEL’s polling was even more damning of Turnbull re the NBN. https://t.co/sAgLxEdMv7

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So all in all, the NBN has been a fabulous success* for Mr Broadband himself, Prime Minister Marvin Trumble.

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Only 23% think the NBN will adequately meet Australia’s future Internet requirements. https://t.co/e5a3merGCS https://t.co/Y8sYGWcOtn

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Essential’s polling shows 92% agreeing that the internet is an essential service. https://t.co/9VeEU4H3Ny https://t.co/d70CXH3ZWl

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What I see right there is reason enough for politicians to hammer the NBN as an election issue. May God have mercy on our souls.

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People also tend to say Labor’s was the best plan, though 33% “don’t kessentialvision.com.au/best-nbn-2ypic.twitter.com/VJdKPH4AArdKPH4AAr

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Essential Research polling shows people tend to blame Turnbull for the NBN, not Labor, but 42% are “not sure”.… https://t.co/GO8mVz9QOx

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@DavidFeng For you, maybe. I generally need something stronger.

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This is a bus, @DavidFeng. The thing that drives on roads without tracks is called a bus. STOP ENABLING THIS BULLSH… https://t.co/ONi2j8rS8x

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BernardKeane thanks Facebook pic.twitter.com/SdiXQFKSBQ

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RT @ben_hr: The problem with “disruption” is that it’s usually replacing one privileged vested interest with another. #HealthJustice2017

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KJBar PM Turnbull: “I have never had more fun in my life.” pic.twitter.com/6GH498DZVs

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Before you ask, I’m getting this information from @jxeeno’s excellent Anytrip live map at https://t.co/2dyOAF9mKq T… https://t.co/9AkdYGBtz4

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It’s back on the map again. Run ER02. A normal passing@drueyey, or is it another broken onepic.twitter.com/zXKwomS2YYYY

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Goddamit. I know the up road is physically down, and vice versa, so I reversed it in my head. Twice, to make sure. https://t.co/A4ohPdABbi

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We’re passing a coal train at Valley Heights, though it suddenly blipped off the map before I could take a screensh… https://t.co/Bf6gFz8IVU

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Departing Springwood, the has switched to the up road. This is most exciting.

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Some high-volume chemtrail work over the lower Blue Mountains today. pic.twitter.com/ldeffXu8Pv

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RT @Histreepix: ‘Living statues’ emerge from the underworld kingdom of Dis to assail and torment shoppers nationwide. 1993. https://t.co/kl…

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RealTimeWWII Mr. Smallbones, ex-Consul: “Mass sexual perversity may offer explanation. Perversion, especially homosexuality, very prevalent in Germany”.

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Chelsea_Elle Asked a Target employee if I could open this camera before I buy it and he said he wouldn’t even care if I killed someone in front of him.

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RT @botandy: to be fair, my LinkedIn says I’m the Pope https://t.co/7zG7C2AFoq

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RT @Pollytics: Turning to the stupid things people say in election campaigns. There’s not that many spare people in the labour force throug…

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@abcmelbourne Tue plan: 0924 train to Sydney (now); editing en route; errands inc haircut; 1400 meeting USyd; 1530… https://t.co/CqnWNuGKzw

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How they fixed the electrical supply problems at Wentworth Falls station: a diesel generator running 24/7. pic.twitter.com/kqOVjR4f43

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RT @glengyron: They’re just so much better at organising? 🤔 https://t.co/bjQW4bb4eP

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RT @NewtonMark: This is some legacy: Highest career achievement for everyone’s favourite Attorney-General. https://t.co/nz5KjliPWW

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And people complain that five level of DEFCON is confusion. #mauvealert https://t.co/mUdvhHceKp

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RT @thegrugq: @cyberwar @MikeScarcella My personal email retention policy is that delete all PGP messages. Usually before opening them so I…

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RT @thegrugq: @cyberwar @MikeScarcella … this looks like a really ham fisted transparently failing attempt to do just that. I reckon the…

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RT @thegrugq: @cyberwar @MikeScarcella As you know, the only way to evade “destroying evidence” charges is to demonstrate that destruction…

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Pinboard Even Bond villain henchmen had the guts to demand private offices, overtime, and a health plan. Facebookers ruin the world on the cheap

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“This Is Where Your Money Goes When You Buy A T-Shirt” https://t.co/X4DZcmFLh5 Just 10c more on a $10 shirt means a living wage for workers.

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Yes, dear. [Pats head gently] https://t.co/Nih7Z9mOSv

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This week’s @BlogsofWar @CovertContact podcast is “The Crypto Wars: Update from the Australian Front” with, erm, me. https://t.co/3sDVPMsoOy

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“Fine, OK, no backdoors, says [US] Deputy AG. Just keep PLAINTEXT copies of everyone’s messages” https://t.co/5n8HZcPh2L

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I see @achanthadavong has written about ATO and DIBP failing to meet ASD Top Four mandatory cybersecurity targets. https://t.co/rSb6Q5jmcj

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ACSGN (@AustCyber) is readying nationwide standards for TAFE cyber education, writes @denhamsadler https://t.co/eCDFmrNW2b

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@SnarkyPlatypus Well so am I, but I’ve only been o@BreakfastNewsws the once. I blame some random ill-defined conspiracy.

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RT @MatthewBevan: So here’s what you need to know about what happened overnight in Washington. <thread>

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Tue plan, draft: 0924 train to Sydney; editing en route; errands inc haircut; 1400 meeting USyd; 1530 meeting Ultimo; 1930 @abcmelbourne.

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RT @HolidayComplain: “The brochure stated: ‘No hairdressers at the accommodation’. We’re trainee hairdressers - will we be OK staying there…

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Tuesday. Your furniture despises you. Tuesday.

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OK, kids, that’s enough from me tonight. I’ve got an early-ish start tomorrow. Try not to get arrested.

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jaketapper Also a good time for public to see which media outlets have been reporting the actual story vs which are obedient vassals of people in power

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RT @dandrezner: Oh hey you guys as Manafort surrenders himself to the authorities I thought I’d highlight some facts not in dispute. https:…

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RT @DavidCornDC: My scoop from a few months ago. Seems relevant today. https://t.co/JWwcB7nwPH

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RT @qjurecic: shoutout to all the reporters sadly deleting the phrase “pre-dawn raid”

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RT @CillizzaCNN: Conspiracy theorists everywhere https://t.co/ZRog18UGdh

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ILLUMlNATI agreed pic.twitter.com/doFbwKq2or

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