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  • Séamus Bellamy
    2:09 pm Sat, Jan 3, 2026
    Trump kidnaps Venezuelan President Maduro in an image posted to Truth Social

    If you somehow managed to miss it, not even a week into the year, everyone's favorite orange skid mark has already felt the need to plop out another distraction from… Read the rest of the article: Trump kidnaps Venezuelan President

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  • Séamus Bellamy
    10:15 am Tue, Dec 30, 2025
    Tanning beds are worse for you than you think Toyakisphoto/Shutterstock

    Everyone has that one friend who spends more time in tanning salons than they do sucking the marrow out of their work week lunch hours. Their skin's about the same… Read the rest of the article: Tanning beds are worse for you than you think

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  • Séamus Bellamy
    9:15 am Tue, Dec 30, 2025
    Musician falsely accused of sex crimes by Google AI Miriam Doerr Martin Frommherz/Shutterstock

    I knew Cape Breton fiddler Ashley MacIsaac, for years. I interviewed him multiple times for Irish Music Magazine. We shared the stage with The Chieftains on opening night of inaugural… Read the rest of the article: Musician falsely accused of sex crimes by Google AI

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  • Séamus Bellamy
    9:55 am Mon, Dec 29, 2025
    Apple forced by EU to give other earphones same abilities as AirPods Image via Séamus Bellamy

    If you own an iPhone, you know how wicked easy it is to pair a set of Apple AirPod Pro or pricey AirPod Max with your handset. There's no delving… Read the rest of the article: Apple forced by EU to give other earphones same abilities as AirPods

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  • Séamus Bellamy
    9:21 am Mon, Dec 29, 2025
    China's Navy has a crazy new ship EarnestTse/Shutterstock

    It's no secret that China is hungry to own the seas. They've been plopping out artificial islands to build military installations on for years, and, more recently, they've been pushing… Read the rest of the article: China's Navy has a crazy new ship

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  • Séamus Bellamy
    5:37 pm Fri, Dec 26, 2025
    Uber wants to sell your data to the highest bidders Lutsenko_Oleksandr/shutterstock.com

    If you care about your privacy, you might want to start taking the bus. An anonymous source recently told Reuters that Uber doesn't feel it's making enough money from ride-hailing… Read the rest of the article: Uber wants to sell your data to the highest bidders

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  • Séamus Bellamy
    5:34 pm Fri, Dec 26, 2025
    Supergirl is James Gunn at his Gunniest Image via YouTube

    Comic books entertain kids and adults who refuse to abandon the visual stories that captivated them as children. Modern comics are emotionally complex and gritty, tackling the same issues we face… Read the rest of the article: Supergirl is James Gunn at his Gunniest

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  • Séamus Bellamy
    7:56 am Mon, Dec 22, 2025
    Willie Nelson and Orville Peck are fond of each other Image via YouTube

    I grew up listening to Willie Nelson, and I still love him today. He's never been quiet about his support for the gay community or any other social cause where… Read the rest of the article: Willie Nelson and Orville Peck are fond of each other

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  • Séamus Bellamy
    7:55 am Mon, Dec 22, 2025
    Saudi Arabia reported to be buying stolen grain shipped by Russia Andrei Stepanov/Shutterstock

    When it comes to nefarious dealings, Saudi Arabia remains constant like a shitty North Star. In a world full of chaos, unpredictable leaders, conspiracy theories and growing threats of global conflict,… Read the rest of the article: Saudi Arabia reported to be buying stolen grain shipped by Russia

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  • Séamus Bellamy
    7:53 am Mon, Dec 22, 2025
    Apple's rumored folding iPhone is starting to take shape Image via Apple

    Tired of waiting for Apple to release a folding phone, I recently opted to pick up a Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold. So, of course, not a week after my… Read the rest of the article: Apple's rumored folding iPhone is starting to take shape

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  • Séamus Bellamy
    9:56 am Fri, Dec 19, 2025
    This free VPN is a massive security risk Janews/Shutterstock

    Do you use Large Language Models like ChatGPT? Maybe you rely on Urban VPN Proxy, a free extension for Google's Chrome browser or Microsoft Edge, to tunnel your way to… Read the rest of the article: This free VPN is a massive security risk

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  • Séamus Bellamy
    9:44 am Fri, Dec 19, 2025
    A flock of sheep investigate a killing in The Sheep Detectives The Sheep Detectives

    There is no reason a movie with a premise this goofy should look as good as it does, but here we are. The Sheep Detectives, based on Leonie Swann's 2005… Read the rest of the article: A flock of sheep investigate a killing in The Sheep Detectives

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  • Séamus Bellamy
    9:30 am Fri, Dec 19, 2025
    "I'm HUUUUGE!" Trump condoms found at Epstein's home Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

    No matter your thoughts on this time of year and, what it means to the followers of multiple religions, we can agree that it should be a time of joy… Read the rest of the article: "I'm HUUUUGE!" Trump condoms found at Epstein's home

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  • Séamus Bellamy
    8:15 pm Mon, Dec 15, 2025
    Ayaneo Pocket Play repeats Sony Xperia Play's biggest mistakes PocketPlay (Image via Ayaneo)

    Back in 2011, I spent serious money on a Sony Xperia Play smartphone. On paper, it should have been perfect for gamers. The Xperia Play was zippy (by 2011 standards),… Read the rest of the article: Ayaneo Pocket Play repeats Sony Xperia Play's biggest mistakes

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  • Séamus Bellamy
    1:00 pm Sun, Dec 14, 2025
    Hero wrestles gun from terrorist at Bondi Beach Vladirina32/Shutterstock

    It's been a terrible week for gun violence, both here and around the world. Early Sunday, two shooters opened fire at Australia's Bondi Beach, during the "Chanukah by the Sea" event, a… Read the rest of the article: Hero wrestles gun from terrorist at Bondi Beach

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  • Séamus Bellamy
    12:55 pm Sun, Dec 14, 2025
    Social media posts may stop you from visiting the United States everythingforall/Shutterstock

    Despite travel warnings from your government, are you thinking about visiting the United States? Can you remember posting anything on Facebook, Xitter, or Bluesky about Trump's love for creating trauma… Read the rest of the article: Social media posts may stop you from visiting the United States

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  • Séamus Bellamy
    12:49 pm Sun, Dec 14, 2025
    Pixel 10 Pro Fold replaces laptop for digital nomad productivity Image via Seamus Bellamy

    I am a mobile productivity junkie. Living as a nomad for over a decade, I have tried and replaced a variety of mobile productivity solutions. I've got a laptop, sure.… Read the rest of the article: Pixel 10 Pro Fold replaces laptop for digital nomad productivity

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  • Séamus Bellamy
    9:21 am Wed, Dec 10, 2025
    A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms looks great Image via YouTube

    I tried hard to get into House of the Dragon. I watched every episode, but it bored the hell out of me. There was gore and political intrigue, sure. But… Read the rest of the article: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms looks great

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  • Séamus Bellamy
    9:07 am Wed, Dec 10, 2025
    Canada's contradiction: Progressive laws, regressive provincial acts Shawn.ccf/Shutterstock

    Sometimes, as I'm sure many Americans can attest, it's really hard to feel good about your country. I promise you that Canadians have the same problem. Often. Canada's federal government… Read the rest of the article: Canada's contradiction: Progressive laws, regressive provincial acts

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  • Séamus Bellamy
    7:28 am Tue, Dec 9, 2025
    Great: now AI slop is starting to ruin human language Vasilyev Alexandr/Shutterstock

    I'm gonna go ahead and rage for a moment. It's not enough that AI slop has screwed up the Internet, distorted reality for millions, spread hate, and is poised to help rich… Read the rest of the article: Great: now AI slop is starting to ruin human language

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