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Failed musician, sound designer and composer. Mostly former NHS worker thanks to privatisation. Sometimes a bike rider. https://thetiredhorizon.bandcamp.com/album/hopeful https://deceptonaut.bandcamp.com/track/nature-burns

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Brother's mate is a Vet. Paid off his home and loans within 4 years of getting employment back in the early 2000s. Says new Vets have to sign up to corps on Β£25k a year now, all the independent Vets have gone.

13.02.2026 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"The court heard that Sgt Evans was left with a large bruise on her back and an X-ray showed there was a fracture to her lumbar spine, leaving her unable to return to work for three months."

Why lie? We need to be better than that.

13.02.2026 13:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Gotta go, my ride's here

13.02.2026 13:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Up to 50,000 migrant nursing staff could be at risk of leaving the UK over Indefinite Leave to Remain proposals, damning new research from the RCN has warned | Royal College of Nursing Up to 50,000 migrant nursing staff could be at risk of leaving the UK over Indefinite Leave to Remain proposals, damning new research from the RCN has warned

Seen claims on Vines show that 50k+ nurses are at risk of new immigration rules.
www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
RCN is the source. Problem is its not just the nurses, but their husband/wife/partner who also work for Trusts/NHS who will go with them.

13.02.2026 12:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Do his paw like Lady of the Lake in Excalibur.

13.02.2026 12:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Absolutely. They were never terrorists. Those in support at street rallies weren't terrorists either. Labour claimed they had all this extra evidence and failed to produce anything.

13.02.2026 12:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In the video you can see the male protester approach the female security with the sledge hammer and then take a swing. For me that is offensive not defensive. Court has recognised she has problems since too

13.02.2026 12:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I personally feel they were right to protest. I'm just very uncomfortable with the lad that picked up a sledge and swung it.

13.02.2026 11:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We call her Robber Reeves down here.

13.02.2026 11:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

In the footage you can see him swing. That one thing just feels wrong. I cant see any footage of the security being violent. Just trying to get hold of them and detain.

13.02.2026 10:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

..lost the link to it now.. typical

13.02.2026 10:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Amazon is weird. There is a brand of cycle helmet on there called Victoriagoat if you view the label at the wrong angle.

13.02.2026 10:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I think that would be a good call. And I honestly think the Government have backed themselves into a corner there, risking compensation payouts.

13.02.2026 10:27 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Police officer unable to dress after Palestine Action hammer attack The officer could not drive, shower or dress herself after being struck with a sledgehammer.

Genuine question, George as I respect your experience/view. What is your view on the protester that injured the security woman in the original arrest? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... I feel deeply uncomfortable about that.

13.02.2026 10:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0

That claim has been doing the rounds for about 2 years now I think. I think The Independent covered it. Try Buzzfeed too.

13.02.2026 10:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I got it to work with a VPN. I am now in Norway πŸ˜‚

13.02.2026 09:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
We Made Three New Synths β€” The M0SS Family Kickstarter Launch
YouTube video by Ultrapalace We Made Three New Synths β€” The M0SS Family Kickstarter Launch

Found a kickstarter for 3 mini synths
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Zch...
TBH I'm not sure who these interfaces would appeal to. They seem quite limited but at the same time confusing.

13.02.2026 09:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I get this
Thought he was a UK musician?

13.02.2026 08:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

We dont need our population replenished. If we had to be entirely selfreliant (eg only consume our own power, crops, etc) we'd struggle with the high population we have now. Equally we have enough people to employ in places like care, just not the financial incentive.

13.02.2026 08:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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He thought the award was for his work with minors.

13.02.2026 08:25 β€” πŸ‘ 81    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Not my greatest but I'm still a bit burnt out from Jamuary.

12.02.2026 21:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Tired Horizon (@tiredhorizon@mstdn.social) Attached: 1 audio Made a tune tonight. I call it "Valentine" and its a dark thing. #electronica #EBM #ElectroBodyMusic #Industrial

Made a tune tonight I call "Valentine" and its a bit of dark EBM style music.
mstdn.social/@tiredhorizo...
#electronica #EBM #ElectroBodyMusic #Industrial

12.02.2026 21:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of the cover of the Criterion Collection blu-ray edition of the film, Altered States.

Photo of the cover of the Criterion Collection blu-ray edition of the film, Altered States.

Finally got this film on blu-ray

12.02.2026 19:58 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

I had the DX for a long while. Had to sell it as I got a MODX/lack of space.

12.02.2026 18:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
We are 15 and in Queens. Email epicbandsearch1708@gmail.com to join. #slayer #rainingblood #metal
YouTube video by Subtly Volatile We are 15 and in Queens. Email epicbandsearch1708@gmail.com to join. #slayer #rainingblood #metal

Two young lads trying to get a band started. NYC.
www.youtube.com/shorts/E_frJ...
Good luck to them I say! they can play!

12.02.2026 18:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Those lil Yammy Refaces are amazing!

12.02.2026 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jim Ratcliffe Immigrant Comments Spark Controversy - Cycling News | Bike Reviews | road.cc Sir Jim Ratcliffe addresses backlash over his immigrant comments, stating his language may have offended some people.

Oh so this prick is in charge of a cycle team?
road.cc/news/ineos-s...
He was the one trying to stop walkers from walking past his home in Warsash - ONTHE PUBLIC FOOTPATH some years back wasnt he? Though I cant find the article now, google has become shit.

12.02.2026 17:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
How Distrokid and Spotify killed my music
YouTube video by Martin StΓΌrtzer How Distrokid and Spotify killed my music

Another person scammed by Distrokid
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PbH...

12.02.2026 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ultimately came back without one ...all in pretty shit colours but no ventilation. Ones with good vents were black or dark grey.

Also appears my hayfever is now already going nuts. Fucking February.

12.02.2026 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a woman wearing glasses and a head scarf is pointing ALT: a woman wearing glasses and a head scarf is pointing

Went out to a local shop to look at helmets.

12.02.2026 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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