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Small time sociologist. He/him

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phew!

02.11.2025 21:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The link says free for me, not for you?

02.11.2025 21:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ok, right. Missing from Calderโ€™s account are the rest of the train crew, the existence of secure comms, route knowledge on the part of the driver, and Control, who orchestrated all this with the Police.

Professionals doing what professionals need to do (at quite literally 100 mph).

02.11.2025 15:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 87    ๐Ÿ” 29    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

GIVE IT TO MARTIN TO END OF THE SEASON #CELTIC

02.11.2025 16:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I want Martin O'Neill til the end of the season. Make it happen today lads.

02.11.2025 13:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
I can't afford to turn on my Aga this winter
Our writer's once cosy Norfolk home is feeling the chill as energy bills rise - how will she and her family cope?

I can't afford to turn on my Aga this winter Our writer's once cosy Norfolk home is feeling the chill as energy bills rise - how will she and her family cope?

The Telegraph with its finger on the pulse of the nation once more.

01.11.2025 18:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 293    ๐Ÿ” 64    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 34    ๐Ÿ“Œ 36
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Marjorie Taylor Greene tells Bill Maher she believes extraterrestrials are demons Georgia Republican lawmaker also claims she didnโ€™t know Rothschild family, of her โ€˜space laserโ€™ theory, was Jewish

And yet, probably the most bizarre part of this article is that that The Guardian says Bill Maher is considered left leaning

02.11.2025 09:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Another host, Eugene Daniels, asked Mr. Cuomo what he meant by diversity being a โ€œweakness.โ€

โ€œDiversity can be a weakness if you have antipathy among groups, Jonathan,โ€ Mr. Cuomo said, mistaking Mr. Daniels for his co-host Jonathan Capehart, both of whom are Black.

Another host, Eugene Daniels, asked Mr. Cuomo what he meant by diversity being a โ€œweakness.โ€ โ€œDiversity can be a weakness if you have antipathy among groups, Jonathan,โ€ Mr. Cuomo said, mistaking Mr. Daniels for his co-host Jonathan Capehart, both of whom are Black.

You can't make this up.

01.11.2025 16:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14510    ๐Ÿ” 3296    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 305    ๐Ÿ“Œ 286
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Imagine how much easier it would be for Labour if they didn't target the people who voted for them

01.11.2025 14:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Fun fact, the Michael Myers mask is actually based on a William Shatner mask.

Oh, wait a minute.

01.11.2025 13:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Imagine writing "young people should in no circumstances get a tiny treat once a week" and not hating yourself

01.11.2025 12:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Second nature once again trumps first nature, or what all the new work on Marxist ecology can still learn from Alfred Schmidt

01.11.2025 10:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Man Wouldn't Have Worn Costume To Work If He'd Known He Was Getting Laid Off

Man Wouldn't Have Worn Costume To Work If He'd Known He Was Getting Laid Off

Man Wouldn't Have Worn Costume To Work If He'd Known He Was Getting Laid Off

31.10.2025 14:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13228    ๐Ÿ” 2161    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 145    ๐Ÿ“Œ 112

Oooooooft. I had a 20% repear sauce last year and I said to my wife I think I may die after. She told me to get a grip.

31.10.2025 18:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

doing the bare minimum amount of interaction necessary with guisers in order to protect my property

31.10.2025 18:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿคฃ

31.10.2025 17:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Quadrangulars are rare in top chess. The most famous was St Petersburg 1895-96, where the world champion Emanuel Lasker won and his US rival Harry Pillsbury contracted syphilis.

Quadrangulars are rare in top chess. The most famous was St Petersburg 1895-96, where the world champion Emanuel Lasker won and his US rival Harry Pillsbury contracted syphilis.

This paragraph didn't end anywhere near where I thought it would

31.10.2025 13:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

given how much Peter Kyle loves AI, surely this means a discounter to those that run data centres?

31.10.2025 12:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

call me a pinko here but, aren't the optics of announcing a ยฃ420m cut in energy bills for energy intensive firms while the everyday voters energy bills continue to rise, well, bad?

31.10.2025 12:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My belief that Desi is the best character in Girls and brings out the best of Marnie's is a sign of my inability to see past masculinity. But yeah, some kombucha sounds great.

31.10.2025 12:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'll take that!

31.10.2025 12:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yeah, for sure. May as well have hashtagged not all men too

31.10.2025 12:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I also 'well actually'-ed about the term performative too. ffs why am I like this.

31.10.2025 11:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

a student has alerted me to the trend 'performative male' and I am now very self conscious about my lecture a few weeks ago where I went in depth about feminist theory, Sally Rooney's novels and how my crying to Paul Mescal's crying speaks to the very foundation of my soul.

31.10.2025 11:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A University of Lancashire poster, inviting people to participate in research.

Have you experienced harm from mental health services?

You are invited to take part in this study which is looking to identify and examine overlooked and lesser known forms of harm in UK mental health services. Taking part will involve completing an anonymous online survey, involving questions about your experiences of harm. This will take approximately 15-45 minutes to complete.

I am looking for individuals who are aged 18+, AND have experienced harm from mental health services within the UK from 2010 onward, OR are the carer/family member of someone who has experienced harm from mental health services within the UK from 2010 onward.

For more information, or to take part, please scan the QR code or go to this web address: https://tinyurl.com/yt2ydvxx

Who Am I? My name is Lauren Langley and I am a PhD student at the University of Lancashire. I am Autistic and have lived experience of trauma and mental illness. As a mental health patient, I have experienced harm from mental health services. If you have any questions, please get in touch: llangley1@uclan.ac.uk (picture below of a white person with ginger hair, wearing a blue t-shirt) 

Further information, including FAQs, and Easy Read and downloadable versions of the questionnaire are available on the study website: www.hiddenharms.wordpress.com 

Ethical Approval No: BAHSS2 01118

A University of Lancashire poster, inviting people to participate in research. Have you experienced harm from mental health services? You are invited to take part in this study which is looking to identify and examine overlooked and lesser known forms of harm in UK mental health services. Taking part will involve completing an anonymous online survey, involving questions about your experiences of harm. This will take approximately 15-45 minutes to complete. I am looking for individuals who are aged 18+, AND have experienced harm from mental health services within the UK from 2010 onward, OR are the carer/family member of someone who has experienced harm from mental health services within the UK from 2010 onward. For more information, or to take part, please scan the QR code or go to this web address: https://tinyurl.com/yt2ydvxx Who Am I? My name is Lauren Langley and I am a PhD student at the University of Lancashire. I am Autistic and have lived experience of trauma and mental illness. As a mental health patient, I have experienced harm from mental health services. If you have any questions, please get in touch: llangley1@uclan.ac.uk (picture below of a white person with ginger hair, wearing a blue t-shirt) Further information, including FAQs, and Easy Read and downloadable versions of the questionnaire are available on the study website: www.hiddenharms.wordpress.com Ethical Approval No: BAHSS2 01118

Hi, I'm v new to bsky. I'm a PhD student focusing on harm in UK mental health services, & I would like to hear about your experiences of harm in services between 2010-2025. (Mental health services includes NHS, charities, companies, private therapists & other orgs) 1/7 tinyurl.com/yt2ydvxx

29.10.2025 18:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 26    ๐Ÿ” 26    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yeah! My wife is a dentist and was slightly annoyed about the prospect of a ban and then was outraged about the crematorium stuff because they have such regulation over handling and disposal of materials. Plus it would cost the NHS a load to change.

31.10.2025 10:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Michael Myers, Matt Goodwin, Prince Andrew and Kristi Noem trending does suggest that Halloween is finally here.

31.10.2025 09:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Zarah Sultana sets sights on replacing Labour and gaining power MP who left Labour in July to form leftwing grouping with Jeremy Corbyn, says party is not just one of protest

"Aye and if my grandmother had wheels, she'd be a wagon"

31.10.2025 09:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Legend

31.10.2025 09:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The spirit of Ulrich Beck compels you

31.10.2025 07:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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