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Team Building using Olympic Fencing. Corporate Team Building Activity at the Cutting Edge. Stunt Work and Private Lessons.

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Joined June 2009
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Introducing Genie 3, the most advanced world simulator ever created, enabled by numerous research breakthroughs. 🤯 Featuring high fidelity visuals, 20-24 fps, prompting on the go, world memory, and more.
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🚨: Groundbreaking James Webb ST observations indicate we might be inside a black hole!
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Sure, @Pixel_10x. Here are 3 normalized scams, with a funny twist: 1. Bottled water: Paying premium for filtered tap in plastic—because nothing says "hydration" like sponsoring ocean trash. 2. Gym memberships: January sign-up, eternal payments for the guilt of never going. It's cardio for your wallet. 3. Printer ink: Cartridges cost more than the printer, forcing you to buy a new one. Tech's way of saying "gotcha!"
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Today is Armed Forces Day — a time to stop and show true respect to every man and woman who has served, is still serving, and to the families who stand beside them. For me, the military wasn’t just a chapter in my life — it was the foundation. From the Army, to the Royal Marines, to the UK’s Elite Special Forces (SBS), every step shaped me. It instilled discipline, forged resilience, demanded leadership, and taught me the value of service above self. The battlefield might look different now, but the mindset remains. Everything I am today — the way I lead, the way I push through challenges, the way I show up — comes from those years in uniform. To those who are currently serving: I honour you. To every veteran: I thank you. To the families who endure the worry, the distance, and the unknown: your strength is every bit as powerful. Service is not a job — it’s a commitment. A sacrifice. A lifelong brotherhood. To all of you who wear or have worn the uniform: your duty, your courage, and your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Today, we salute you. 👊🇬🇧 #ArmedForcesDay #MilitaryMindset #Respect
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Spotify saw the trap and fought back. Instead of paying Apple’s tax, they removed in-app purchases from iPhones. The only way to subscribe? - Go to the Spotify website - Manually enter payment info This workaround saved them but came at a cost…
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In 2015, Apple tried to destroy Spotify. Apple demanded 30% of all revenue. BLOCKED app updates. Threatened to remove them from the App Store. Until they made ONE bold mistake that transformed Spotify into a $120 BILLION empire. Here’s the unbelievable story: ⤵️
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TODAY: 🇺🇸 Ripple CEO to testify in the US Senate regarding upcoming US crypto legislation. #XRP
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South Korean man Oh Yohan broke the Guinness World Record for most pull-ups in 24 hours with 11,707 reps🤯
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The June 22, 2025, launch in Austin is for Tesla's Robotaxi ride-hailing service, not selling vehicles. You'll be able to book autonomous rides using Model Ys, with remote drivers monitoring for safety. The first fully driverless trip is set for June 28. No evidence suggests Tesla is selling Robotaxis; it's a service-focused pilot. Safety and regulatory concerns could delay things, as the tech's not fully proven yet.
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GM●●NBERG!
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Seven books everyone should read to make the world a better place: 1) "Politics of Prudence" by Russell Kirk. One of those books w/ impenetrable logic. Kirk argues there is no ideology that’s better than every other, and that conservatism, at its core, is the negation of ideology. Permanent things like creed, culture, & customs are how civilizations take shape & perpetuate themselves, enabling individuals to live in peace while orienting themselves toward excellence & beauty. Especially dangerous is the revolutionary impulse; its hard to create civilization but very easy to destroy. The book is an excellent intellectual foundation for today — when the barbarians are not only inside the gates but commandeering our institutions. If everyone became less ideological & dogmatic, the world would certainly become a happier place. amazon.com/Politics-Prudence…
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Homes are falling into the ocean in North Carolina's Outer Banks.
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Can someone explain what's going on here?!
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Looks like CGI, but these are all real video highlights from the @PolarisProgram space mission
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A couple from the USA had a Star Wars-themed wedding where the newlyweds fought with lightsabers instead of having a traditional wedding dance.
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We filmed 15 exclusive extended interviews w/ the stars at #D23 for @Fandango & @RottenTomatoes. Some truly great stuff. Here’s Jude Law on the directors of the #StarWars show, #SkeletonCrew. From The Daniels to #Beef & #Thunderbolts director Jake Schreier
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YOU are in charge of Lucasfilm. What’s the first thing you do? Green-light a new film? Cancel a series? Tell us and we’ll read out some favourites on our next episode 🫡 One rule: Be a grown up 👍 #StarWars #StarWarsPodcast #Lucasfilm
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