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@JDVance @JDVance perhaps you should take a closer look at your own f@ckfest of a country rather than commenting on the UK. Together with @realDonaldTrump you are causing more discontent across the globe all the while your own country is falling apart at the seams.

Henry Nowak died the same way a civilization dies: abandoned, handcuffed by authorities who neither trusted nor cared for him, and accused of hate crimes he did not commit. His murder is as tragic as it is enraging. He should still be alive today, and he would be if the last few generations of European elites had stood their ground against the politics of self-hatred and the mass invasion of migrants, many of whom despise the West and the people who love it. Henry was far from the first to so needlessly lose his life, and I fear he won’t be the last. Each time a life like his is lost, the proper response—the only response—is righteous anger. One of the most important things the Trump administration has proven to the world is that stopping the flow of mass migration and defending national sovereignty is a matter of political will and leadership. Anything else is an excuse. It is because we love the West that we want to preserve it. We love our civilization. We love our country. We love our children. And nobody—nobody—should ever die the way that Henry Nowak died. May God comfort those who loved him, and may God rest his soul.

@TheBrightonBard Great advice!

MY 5 TOP PUBLIC SPEAKING TIPS 🎙️ It’s Monday evening and I wanted to share a quick story. The other day, having seen I was a professional speaker, a lady got touch asking how much I’d charge to give her a bit of coaching to help her with a presentation she was giving at work and was getting nervous about. It’s not a service I offer professionally so the answer was it would cost nothing and that I’d love to meet to help out. So today we did just that and it was so interesting as it made me analyse what I do and I’d not studied my own performance in much detail before. So tonight, as there’s no football until the World Cup starts, I thought I’d share my top tips as a keynote speaker and event MC with over 15 years experience in over 30 countries. 1: Nerves are Your Friend. Yes, you need them. Let’s be honest, they are likely to appear anyway so trying to ‘overcome’ them can be futile. You need them to perform at your best, so welcome them and get used to them. They are not the enemy. 2: Go Again (no matter how hard) The ability to suffer nerves/terror, and even fail on stage, but get back up and try again is key. Exposure therapy teaches us that our emotional reaction is likely to lessen each time. You WILL start to feel more in control each time. It just isn’t much fun to go through it. 3: Use a Power Pause As a speaker, the biggest most powerful weapon I have - and the one that has the biggest impact…is silence. It may take a while, but being comfortable standing in front of 100s or 1000s of people whilst saying nothing (for a few seconds to let something you’ve said sink in) is a key skill. 4: STORIES ARE POWERFUL “Let me tell you a story” are 6 words that, in my experience, are guaranteed to get your audience engaged. Weaving them into a presentation can bring it to life and take your audience on a journey whilst delivering important content too. 5: Remember This I bet we’ve all been to a presentation where the speaker’s nerves mean they are all over the place. And it’s an awful experience isn’t it? It’s actually toe-curling to witness. The fact is people want you to succeed, it makes their experience more enjoyable. It’s a key thing to remind yourself before getting on stage. If you have a speech or presentation coming up, I hope these are of use. Cheers, Jon. 👍🏻

Celtic fans attacking the Hearts players. What an absolutely abhorrent thing to observe. Now let’s see a points deduction for Celtic.

@SeagullsSocial Absolutely cracking day with the #SAFC fans. Already looking forward to next year’s fixture.

Sunderland vs Brighton fan dance off 😂🕺 #BHAFC #SAFC

@WhiteHouse @realDonaldTrump Trump- Madman, Murderer, Criminal and the most dangerous person on the planet.

DEAR ARSENAL… I’m 54 and, whilst I’ve never supported you, I’ve enjoyed so many games you’ve played in and had huge respect for you through the years, especially as a kid growing up in the 80s & 90s I respected Pat Jennings, Tony Adams, Kenny Sansom. As well as the likes of David Seaman, Ian Wright and Steve Bould. I remember watching you win the title on TV in ‘89 at Anfield with Micheal Thomas’ last-minute strike. Football at its finest. I was pleased for you. Decent set of players who played the game the right way. But, like many, I have to say something has changed. In a big way. This isn’t just because I support Brighton and you beat us over 60ish minutes on Wednesday night. (And yes, I mean 60.) It’s because of your whinging manager, your time-wasting and your blatant cheating. Football at its worst. I realise you and your supports won’t care. Because it’s win at all costs, right? Well, I suggest caution. Some relative neutrals have and will become bored and disillusioned with the brand of football and overall behaviour you are building your success on. Taking 31 minutes in one game to restart play? Utter madness. You’re quickly becoming the team so many want to see fail. (Again.) And right now, like many, the following sums me up… “Anyone but Arsenal”

@realDonaldTrump your disrespect to British military personnel can never be justified. You are an abhorrent individual.

@realDonaldTrump imposing tariffs on the UK because we won’t pander to his wants. #worsethanascoolboybully

@elonmusk Because of tw@ts like you!

Why is the UK government so fascist?

Entitled @MUFC fans booing the referee. #justcantcopewithlosing 😂

@CPFC @EmiratesFACup Congratulations!

Another @EmiratesFACup journey begins 🥰

@honeymoon250 All 20 for me

7 for me!!….I feel confident nobody Has all 20!! How many for you?

@TheBrightonBard A great post and great photo!

THE FEEL-GOOD STORY BEHIND THIS PHOTO It’s early Saturday evening in Sussex and early Saturday morning here and I’m going to have to word this post very carefully to make sure it comes across in the right way. But it’s positive and I think, given the sate of society, we could all do with that right now. I’m on a far-away Polynesian island in the middle of the South Pacific. Not on holiday as such, but Mrs Bard’s job means she heads up a team who organise incentive trips for her company’s top performers. And the highest achievers ‘win’ and all expenses paid trio here. And I get to tag along as the owners’ invitation. I’m lucky and grateful. Anyway, there are 20+ couples here and last night they all got to have a professional photo taken on the beach with the sunset behind. But, away from this, something caught my attention - a random couple in the water. They were so young and looked so happy. I’d guess mid-20s and, as I found out later, on honeymoon. There were taking photos. But NOTHING like I was getting. I had them in the midst of a sunset, totally alone silhouetted in the water. A fantastic shot. But one that was rather wasted on me….they needed to have it. So, rather than just walking away once the ‘official’ photos were done, I took my shoes off, waded into the water and tried to get their attention. “Have you got AirDrop?” I shouted?, “I’ve got something for you”. Their English wasn’t great, but it seems ‘Airdrop’ is universally recognised, and I think they intuitively understood what had for them. The boy raced out, grabbed his phone and I sent him 6 of the best ones. And I can’t describe their reaction “thank you, thank you” shouted the girl, and lad was beside himself when he looked at them. We smiled, locked eyes, shook hands and embraced. THAT is human connection, right there. In a way it was a selfish act as I have felt fantastic since. I’ve fantasised about them telling others the story about this tall man in a polka-dot shirt with a funny accent who randomly shared photos, and who was never to be seen again. Maybe this will become THE photo from their honeymoon. And that gives me me a huge sense of happiness. It’s the kind of thing that makes the human experience so enjoyable. - if and when we are open to it. So, why have I had to be careful? Well, I’m worried about this coming across as ‘humble-brag’. A chance to blow my own trumpet wrapped up in a story about others. It really isn’t. I continue to make mistakes in my social interactions all the time. But I try to improve. And as long as we are all trying and have good intentions at heart I think we can forgive ourselves for the inevitable slip-up. My business has a saying ‘The Whole of Life’s a Lab’. It means that we can choose to turn on our ‘social radar’ and experiment IRL with behavioural insights that power our social interactions at will. And when we connect with other it can be incredibly powerful. Food for thought? Wishing everyone a lovely Saturday night and rest of the weekend. And UTA for tomorrow. 💙 Cheers, Jon. 👍🏻

@oelma__ Volvo

Without using Google - Name ONE thing from Sweden

Urge Brighton and Hove Albion to preserve Heritage Tiles - Sign the Petition! c.org/6sm9nzGmtz via @UKChange

@RoyalMail you are exasperating 😡. Two days running I have been told my package will be delivered. Two days running I have stayed in. Still no delivery. Absolute shambles!!!

#FIFA have just discredited themselves in a single action. Awarding their inaugural #FIFAPeacePrize to @realDonaldTrump. An egotistical bully that belies the very ethos of the football community.

@BBCBreaking Can Trump really think it acceptable for the Ukraine to give up land, reduce their military and agree never to join NATO? I’m pretty damn sure he wouldn’t in the same situation.

European leaders voice concerns over US plan to end Ukraine war and say it needs "additional work" bbc.in/47Zxhos

@BBC what have we done to deserve this absolutely appalling #celebrityinnercircle? License fee payers deserve better!