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I'm an IBMer but everything here represents my own views. Expect opinions on politics and sport from both sides of the pond plus occasional software chat

Raleigh, NC, USA
Joined February 2009
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We wanted to know what undecided voters thought of Kamala Harris's CNN interview. So we asked a Republican congressional candidate in North Carolina.
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At least they didn't refer to "Keltic" on @wral like @wunc did this morning!
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Even by the low standards of SuperBowl trophy presentations, there's some low energy on that podium. Has everyone gone home?
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Amazing shot of Hillsborough
We join the football world in mourning the passing of a true legend 🇧🇷 Pele | 1940-2022
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No greater reminder of soccer’s place in the American sporting landscape that Fox cutting away from Messi hoisting his first-ever World Cup in favor of… the first quarter of a regular-season NFL game.
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England doesn’t even have a Bojangles.
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“These are my principles. If you don’t like them, I have others.” Groucho Marx
A day is a long time in politics... Given today's news, it's clear that we should turn to @RishiSunak to become our next Prime Minister. Rishi is immensely talented, will command a strong majority in the parliamentary Conservative Party, and will have my full support & loyalty.
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Well...it was an improvement over the 2021 season (the worst season of soccer I've ever witnessed). At least there was some structure and the team looked like scoring goals but lack of any midfield control left defence under pressure too often.
Final in the season finale. Thank you to our supporters who made the trip down to Charlotte.
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Is this bloody game ever going to start? #MarchMadness
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Today we have received some devastating news that in 1 year's time, our Landlord is evicting us and forcing us to close. Please show your support by sharing this news & sending us your best memories that we can gather to help display all the reasons why #WeCantLoseLeadmill
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Literally had an argument with a 2-year-old this evening about who was driving home. (Kinda annoyed she didn't tell me beforehand she was interested in doing this as I could have had a drink.)
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Long way to go etc. but I'll take 4-1 at HT #curling
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Never any doubt. Superb performance start to finish #curling
So Rachel Johnson has a music column…
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I'll be staying tuned to see Stan Kroenke lift the trophy. He definitely made the difference tonight #WorstTrophyPresentationInSport
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Rennie is a good guy and I genuinely hope this goes well for him.
Born in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 but a coaching CV that includes 🇨🇦 🇺🇸 🇰🇷 Martin Rennie: Falkirk appoint new head coach known for 'rapidly improving performances' trib.al/yyhooI6
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I don't watch American Football religiously - more often a game on in the background while doing something else - but I think, in 10+ years living in the US, tonight is the first time I've ever watched the Cleveland Browns.
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You wait till he finds out about that political party that replaced men with women prime ministers.
Conservative MP Nick Fletcher says Doctor Who being played by a woman has pushed young men into crime.
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‘Conservative MP Scott Benton went to the England v Denmark Euros semi-final courtesy of Ladbrokes Coral owner, Entain. ‘Benton that day had warned parliament a review of betting laws must not be driven by anti-gambling “ideology”’.
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