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South west couple left with $200k bill after baby born in US Family face a nine month battle with insurance giant Zurich which has now apologised.

Another bill we all could be faced with if Deform get their evil way.

KFC, Nando's, and others ditch chicken welfare pledge as demand soars Wingstop, Burger King, and others have walked away from an industry commitment to avoid using fast-growing chickens

Avoid the chains.

Support local shops of all kinds.

🚨 Änderung der britischen Einreisebestimmungen:

Deutsche, die auch die britische oder irische Staatsangehörigkeit besitzen, müssen zur Einreise in das Vereinigte Königreich ihren britischen oder irischen Pass benutzen. Sie benötigen keine ETA.

ℹ️ www.gov.uk/eta

I got a copy of the Beveridge report for my 80th birthday

We need a new Beveridge Report – a complete commitment to getting rid of poverty and not just tinkering around its inglorious edges

If there's one lesson from recent history it's that nothing bad ever happens after you're unreasonably rude to an FT journalist.

“He’s not just a beacon, he’s a laser beam.” Incredible 💚 for Zack here: listen, and join.greenparty.org.uk

Thanks. 🫂

A view towards Corndon with a snowy topped gorse hedge in the foreground

Snow covering the top of a gorse bush in the edge of a footpath on the Stiperstones

A sun halo showing with the light cloud showing up as orange below the sun

One of the Stiperstones rock outcrops in the distance with snowy heather and bilberry plants in the foreground. The Stiperstones rocks are some of the oldest in the world.

Great walk up the Stiperstones earlier today. We were surprised how much snow was about, it was a little dusty in texture though.

Really nice to see the sun shine for once!
#Shropshire

Feeling sorry for myself tonight. I'm in a lot of pain, my oxygen condenser has also had to be upped by some considerable amount, and I am *still* waiting to hear back from OT about disability aids, and from the care team about hopefully qualifying for some care that I can actually afford.

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Oxygen condenser changed over to the larger machine. Boy, it's far more power hungry. Thank goodness for power bebate, but it's paid in arrears, so some will struggle.

It was a chap who has been here before, so Toni made sure she recognised him before moving to pastures anew within the household. 😹

So Ref Uk are taking an interest in young girls…!?! WTA……??

A close up photo of my tortoiseshell cat lying on me, asleep.

A close up photo of my tortoiseshell cat lying on me, she was purring and using her paws to hug my arm when I needed it most.

A close up photo of my tortoiseshell cat lying on me, head resting over my shoulder so I knew she was there for me.

A close up photo of my tortoiseshell cat lying on me, asleep. Her head is about as close to my head and neck as she could comfortably get.

It is #Caturday.

I nominate Toni as my #CatOfTheWeek™️ because several times she sensed I needed a boat load of emotional support and was there for me.

It's always extra special when cats decide you're worthy of their unconditional love.

Accurate

Nearly 3,000 peaceful people have been arrested under this outrageous ban.
It was brought in after lobbying by arms companies and Netanyahu's government.
It has been condemned by UN rapporteurs and many other experts.
All the while, our government has been collaborating in real state terrorism.

Palestine Action have WON their judicial review in the High Court!
A massive victory for free speech, freedom of association and the right to protest.
A massive defeat for the draconian attempts by Keir Starmer's government to curtail our fundamental rights.

Kudos to @netpol.org for being the first to report this.

The nurse also said to call any time, she only lives a short distance away, so can be quickly out here as required. Bless her for that, it offers peace of mind.

The #NHS is brilliant, and nothing should be going to private companies in the USA.

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with pulmonary hypertension, so she's hoping this increase from four to six on the condenser will help that find its level.

Oh, and at least the blood stats with a finger monitor are back to where they should be, so it's not all gloom and doom. 😀

Especially when I get Toni cuddles afterwards.

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Anyhoo, as I suspected, a virus that's been going around has upset the balance somewhat, so the nurse is upping the oxygen condenser amount, then will try and get an accurate reading from the blood gases next time.

It really needs to read seven, but sometimes will get stuck on a lower number

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Nurse from the clinic that measures oxygen in my blood is here. Toni immediately goes into Pawman mode. The nurse tried several times to get blood gas (oxygen) readings from the blood in my ear. I've never had a problem with her getting blood before. Today = blood outta a stone was happening.

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Attitude magazine. Zack with his arms crossed.

Absolutely honoured to be named @attitudemag.bsky.social trailblazer of the year in their #101 list.

As a gay man, I know it's a worrying time for our LGBTIQA+ community.

We are under attack.

When they come for one of us, they come for all of us. And we will stand together.

When we had some sensible politicians left. Even in the Tory Party. 👀

Our colonial attitude coming into play both back then, and how it's been taught to people.

So many crimes to answer for, including how history was written.

I hate our colonial past.

Yesterday turned out to be a stressful day for all of us in the household.

Toni engaged full #CatGuardMode™️ overnight, keeping as close as she could to me, while also making sure no other cats came into our domain.

Her half-brother, Mini-Me, also stayed close to his preferred hoomon. Animals know.