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Well, it finally happened... I refused a cup of tea this afternoon.

I know, right?

It's 35C outside and almost 32C in my office.

I am not designed to cope with this reality.

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RE: https://w3c.social/@tink/116811883040014509

And, for the avoidance of doubt, that's because I think Ryanair is despicable for the way they treat all of their passengers, not just those with children.

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RE: https://flipboard.com/@bbcnews/top-stories-hc55lmo2z/-/a-GRYtgzI6TyiKc7Vaa3lEnw%3Aa%3A3199692-%2F0

And I will have not the slightest bit of reluctance flying with absolutely any other airline... (And no, I do not have children).

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Introduction to creating accessible documents by Catriona Morrison kicks-off a new series on the @TetraLogical blog:
https://tetralogical.com/blog/2026/05/13/creating-accessible-documents/
With the first follow-up, Designing accessible documents, already out:
https://tetralogical.com/blog/2026/05/28/designing-accessible-documents/

#accessible #usable #documents

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Just finished the audio book of Everybody Loves Our Dollars - How Money Laundering Won , read by the author Oliver Bullough. Print version info:
https://guardianbookshop.com/everybody-loves-our-dollars-how-money-laundering-won-9781399618090/

If you think the money being spent on AI is a crime...

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With thanks to @dletorey I have a shiny new sticker for my laptop! CC @jaffathecake

With thanks to @dletorey I have a shiny new sticker for my laptop! CC @jaffathecake

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I know it's nearly everyone's favourite Hockney, if they have such a thing, but A Bigger Splash is one of those visual memories that has stayed with me in the 26 years since I stopped seeing the world. Something about the shades of translucent blue swimming pool water with the sunlight reflecting off it, makes me feel good, even to this day.

David Hockney #RIP
https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/hockney-a-bigger-splash-t03254/understanding-david-hockneys-bigger-splash

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Looking forward to kicking off The Web You Want with a little good humoured provocation in my keynote 😇

It's on Wednesday and tickets are #free so come and join @vasilis, @Cyd, @johannes, @sarajw, @adactio, @julieblanc, @BjornW, and myself:
https://the-web-you-want.org/

#TheWebYouWant

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My brain finally came up with the reason the title of the 2026 #Eurovision winning song from Bulgaria, Bangaranga, sounded so familiar... it's almost identical to the battle-cry of The Lost Boys in the 1991 Spielberg film Hook, Bangarang!

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There's as much chance of getting this right as winning a game of 52 Card Pick-up, but PerlBod and I are calling it for #Sweden, #Austria, #Belgium for the top three at #Eurovision 2026.

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For reasons I cannot fathom, #Lithuania makes me think of a silver jellybean.

#Eurovision

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#DanceAwayYourInnerAnimal 💜

#Austria #Eurovision

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The live AD has outdone itself... #Norway described as wearing "shiny black Argyle pattern salopettes". The mind boggles, it really does.

#Eurovision

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#Sweden with a solid four-to-the-floor all the way to the drop at #Eurovision.

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Why on earth was #Finland the bookie's favourite going into the #Eurovision finals?

It's an awful lot of wailing and gnashing of teeth as far as I can make out.

She's going to need another bow though.

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Well #France can certainly belt out a tune. Reminds me a little of early Björk, only with range and decibels.

#Eurovision

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Still think #UK sounds like The Jam meets Scooter

#Eurovision

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It's a simple trick but impressive nonetheless... #Croatia appearing to float off the ground whilst holding onto a staff planted on the ground.

#Eurovision

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If I was #Malta I'd have a word with my wardrobe department... why wear a western outfit to sing a song that sounds like you should be in a lounge bar late at night in about 1955?

#Eurovision

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Thanks to #Serbia I now know that "pauldrons" are big spiky shoulder pad arrangements. Who knew? Well, PerlBod apparently.

#Eurovision

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Impressive staging from #Australia and the song had a catch too it too, not to mention some welly.

#Eurovision

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#Albania should probably stick to polishing their sunglasses collection.

#Eurovision

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#Belgium opening with a funky beat... the mismatched boots are making my teeth itch though.

#Eurovision

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Settling in for #Eurovision and once again, the #BBC has live Audio Description for the whole event ❇️ 💜

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3 May was the first International Press Freedom Day in 30 years where the journalism from major outlets including the New York Times, The Atlantic, and USA Today, was not being preserved by the non-profit @InternetArchive

Tell major news outlets not to block the Way Back Machine and to protect their journalism for decades to come.

Sign the petition:
https://www.savethearchive.com/newsleaders/

#digital #history #freedom

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Just bought some delightful cartoon bee stickers for a friend (and possibly one for my laptop too), handmade by a young person who happens to be Autistic as well as delightfully creative, after seeing a post from @robert mentioning "My youngster is selling hand made badges and stickers of their own artwork. Or trying to - only had one order so far.".
https://store.eva-jane.uk/index.php

Put a little sunshine into the day 😎

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It was an honour and a privilege to have been part of the last All Day Hey! from @heypresents, alongside @bramus @jaffathecake @accudio @cassiecodes @philhawksworth 🥲💜

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It's official. @philhawksworth is the "last biscuit of the day" and, sadly, the "last biscuit of All Day Hey!. 🥲

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If you're at #AllDayHey! by @heypresents and would like to hang out with the @TetraLogical team on 20 May in #York you'll find us all at the Northern Monk Refectory from 7:30PM:
https://www.northernmonk.com/pages/york-refectory

Come and chat #technology #accessibility and all things besides.

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@bramus explaining how to dial the View Transition API to 11 at #All DayHey! @heypresents