Andy Brockman

@andybrockman.bsky.social

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Reporting from where politics and money meet archaeology and heritage at http://thepipeline.info/ YouTube: Watching Brief Co-Author: The Buried Spitfires of Burma-A fake history Tips/Gossip/Commissions: PipeLineNews@protonmail Signal: AndyBrockman.25

A headline from the Independent quoting President Obama as describing Donald Trump as an idiot and Don Jr as F*cking Moron.
Steve Hollings graduation photograph holding a cardboard sign stating # Save Sheffield Archaeology
The header to the fake Downing Street BlueSky account admitting it is not an official account.
A screen grab from LBC showing parchmarks in the garden of Buckingham Palace on the day the UK changes Prime Minister.
An advert on Facebook showing the cover of my book The Buried Spitfires of Burma and asking if I want to turn it into a crayon masterpiece.
Rachel Reeves @RachelReevesMP I will accept Nigel Farage’s request to be appointed Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstead. It is a farce and a desperate distraction, and the people of Clacton deserve better. But if he wants to spend the summer arguing with a bin, I won't stop him.
A description of glasses, to be sold by Meta, which record audio and take take pictures every few seconds so that a user can then use AI to review what they saw or heard.
Plumstead Common For Us, Forever 150 Years and Counting Outside the Old Mill Pub Wednesday 1 July at 8.30pm
EXETER UCU: OUR SIX KEY MESSAGES 1. EXETER UNI'S FINANCES ARE STRONG. WE'VE LARGE CASH RESERVES (£200M IN 24/25). NEVER HAD A BUDGET DEFICIT. THIS 'CRISIS' IS MANUFACTURED. 2. EXECUTIVE PAY AT EXETER IS OUT OF CONTROL. IF JUST THE 16 HIGHEST-PAID EXECS CAPPED THEIR SALARY AT £120K, WE'D SAVE MORE MONEY THAN ALL THE CUTS TO ARCHAEOLOGY & HISTORY! 3. NO MEANINGFUL CONSULTATION, BUT A CONFUSED MESS: FAULTY AND INSUFFICIENT DATA, NO REAL DISCUSSION, AND AN IMPOSSIBLE, INSULTING AND UNREASONABLE TIMETABLE TO PUSH THIS THROUGH OVER THE SUMMER. 4. AN ALL-STAFF MEETING OF 600 STAFF RESOUNDINGLY VOTED NO CONFIDENCE IN VICE CHANCELLOR LISA ROBERTS (WHOSE PAY IS PUSHING £400K). WE BELIEVE THIS IS THE BIGGEST SINGLE VOTE BY ANY UNI STAFF IN THE HISTORY OF UK HE. 5. REDUNDANCIES ARE A MANAGEMENT CHOICE, NOT A FINANCIAL NECESSITY. THEY EVEN HAVE ALTERNATIVE COSTED PLANS WITH NO CUTS, BUT THINK IT'S EASIER TO GO FOR JOB LOSSES. 6. EXETER IS A FANTASTIC UNI, WITH WORLD CLASS RESEARCH, CREATIVE AND INSPIRING TEACHING, THOUGHTFUL AND IMAGINATIVE COMMUNITY OF STAFF AND STUDENTS. LET'S KEEP IT THAT WAY.' At the bottom of the poster: #DefendExeterUni Instagram handle @uniexeterucu QR link to sign the petition
A mock up of a gravestone for the Department of Archaeology at Sheffield University 1969-2026 posted by the department last student to graduate.
Combining about "countless delays" a metal detectorist flags up the auction of one of their finds, an early seventeenth century gold signet ring, at commercial auctioneer Noonans.
A Telegraph advert for their event called "How to make Brexit a success", with a line up of photographs including Lord Hannan, Lord Frost, Alister Heath and Allison Pearson
A FaceBook post about the auction of the Hambelden Hoard and hoping those involved in the find will be rewarded.
A White House post on X-Twitter showing a photograph of King Charles and President Trump during the Royal visit over the caption Two Kings.
The Daily Mail claims Tories are warning the Erasmus student exchange scheme will brainwash students to favour the EU.
The Lebanese Ministey of Culture asks that only verified information.ation is reported andnpublishes images of the Charnaa Castle site which has allegedly been damaged by Israeli military action.
A statement from the Lebanese Ministry of Culture complaining to UNESCO regarding alleged damage to the Charnaa Castle site by the Israeli Army, in breach of the Hague Convention.
A graphic showing the results of the #EAA per rollam vote indicating substantial dissatisfaction with the EAA leadership's handling of its relationship with Israeli government bodies and protests over Israeli conduct in Gaza and the Occupied Territories.
A rendering of President Trump's proposed Triumphal Arch in Washington DC.
The programme for the Institute for Archaeologists of Irelan Conference to be held in Cork in April 2026.
A post on X Twitter claiming the Claude #AI bot can save users money by writing legal documents.
Having declared last week that the USA did not need any help with a war already won, President Trump takes to Truth Social to ask countries including the UK and China for help with the war.
A spoof Allister Heath column stating how Axel Springer buying the Telegraph became the foundation of a terrifying socialist order.
The memorial to the Spitfire's first flight at Southampton airport, site of the first test flight on 5 March 1936.
Shrek's Lord Farquaad saying "Some of you may die, but that's a risk I am willing to take."
The US Department of Defence style the attack on Iran as Operation Epic Fury.
A spoof Telegraph headline saying Starmer's secret Archaeologists agenda will destroy the UK economy in months.
A grab from the Einstein AI companion website claiming that AI generated work is generated for specific assignments and could appear to be the work of a student.
William Dalrymple with an account of the director of the Britiah Museum denying a report from the Daily Telegraph that the BM is removing the term Palestine from displays after a challenge from UK Lawyers for Israel.
A Reform UK advert for a Question Time event with Matt Goodwin, David Starkey, Connor Toinson and Mark Littlewood.
The Guardian corrects a review of Melania to explain the one star review was an error and the reviewer intended the film to get no stars.
Humberside Police announce the arrest of two metal detectorists at Stamford Bridge.
A Megyn Kelly post saying whistles should be banned.
Save Sheffield Archaeology's statement on Facebook commenting on Caroline Jackson leaving the University, suggesting she was forced out by senior management.
President Trump announces on Truth Social that US forces have captured Venezuela's President Maduro and flown him out of the country.
A scene of sheep grazing in the snow on the Welsh borders and the phrase God Jul!
A UK Home Office post that accessing information to support small boat crossings of the channel will become an offence.
Social Media post complains a metal detecting rally co makes attendees declarenfinds worth over £250.
The correspondence in the case of Arkell v Pressdram where Mr Arkell's lawyers say his attitude to damages would be governed by the Eye's response and the Eye responds asking what Mr Arkell's attitude would be if he learns the Eye's response is "Fuck Off".
Quotes from the Senate January 6 Report quoting President Trump inciting the mob to storm the Capitol.
Private Eye alleges the British Museum Ball is linked to a body with ties to the Putin regime.
An image of AI generated character Tilly Norwood from an article with the headline claiming the animation is the author's favourite "actress".
Wall Street Journal quote claims Peter Thiel told an audience regulating or opposing AI would hasten the coming of the Antichrist.
A Facebook post by Detectival reporting 350 finds were recorded onsite and 419 were submitted for export licences.
The press launch of a new Minelab metal detector indoors modeled by a woman in a slinky off the shoulder dress who is surrounded by men.
Nigel Farage leaning forward while making a speech at the Reform UK conference with a raised straight right arm.
A statement from the Belgrade Organising Committee of EAA2025 claiming it was not consulted on any decisions relating to the status of delegates from Israel made by the Executive Board of the EAA and denouncing the use of student volunteers to enforce rules limiting comments on the situation in EA2025 sessions.
The European Archaeoological Association uses the term "collective punishment" to describe why it reversed its own democratic decision to require attendees at #EA2025 with Israeli affiliations to attend instead as individuals.
Instructions from the EAA leadership to EA2025 volunteers on closing sessions where political statements are made.