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'Our time is on loan, only us to borrow
An' I know
But I can't be today, I can be tomorrow
Yea, all I see, the more I know
The more I know, the less I understand'
Ask for me tomorrow, and you'll find me a grave man.
An' I know
But I can't be today, I can be tomorrow
Yea, all I see, the more I know
The more I know, the less I understand'
Ask for me tomorrow, and you'll find me a grave man.
Pinned
No one owns A Cat.
A Cat might condescend to live with you, albeit on Their Own Terms & provided there is adequate food of tolerable quality & sufficient warm comfortable sleeping arrangements, but make no mistake, A Cat is not owned.
Sometimes companionable, often worshiped always their own Cat.
A Cat might condescend to live with you, albeit on Their Own Terms & provided there is adequate food of tolerable quality & sufficient warm comfortable sleeping arrangements, but make no mistake, A Cat is not owned.
Sometimes companionable, often worshiped always their own Cat.
@bbcnewsnight.bsky.social oh my word Katie Razzle on BBC radio 4 is so much better than Evan Davis...
October 9, 2026 at 4:44 PM
@bbcnewsnight.bsky.social oh my word Katie Razzle on BBC radio 4 is so much better than Evan Davis...
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They clearly is two tier policing if climate change protestors get arrested for planning to block a major road whereas black balaclava clad men are allowed to block Dover ..
They clearly is two tier policing if climate change protestors get arrested for planning to block a major road whereas black balaclava clad men are allowed to block Dover ..
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They clearly is two tier policing if climate change protestors get arrested for planning to block a major road whereas black balaclava clad men are allowed to block Dover ..
They clearly is two tier policing if climate change protestors get arrested for planning to block a major road whereas black balaclava clad men are allowed to block Dover ..
Boat crossing are dropping and relatively small compared to legal migration, despite a lack of safe legal routes. There is no evidence they cause more crime, put a significant strain of services and is 0.4% of total annual public spending.
But the top news story is still a relatively small number...
But the top news story is still a relatively small number...
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September 26, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Boat crossing are dropping and relatively small compared to legal migration, despite a lack of safe legal routes. There is no evidence they cause more crime, put a significant strain of services and is 0.4% of total annual public spending.
But the top news story is still a relatively small number...
But the top news story is still a relatively small number...
The overall healthy life expectancy has officially dropped by about two years across the UK between 2012 and 2026 to 60.7 years. The retirement age has been raised to 66.
But top news story a relatively small number of people crossing in boats seeking asylum.
But top news story a relatively small number of people crossing in boats seeking asylum.
September 26, 2026 at 9:35 AM
The overall healthy life expectancy has officially dropped by about two years across the UK between 2012 and 2026 to 60.7 years. The retirement age has been raised to 66.
But top news story a relatively small number of people crossing in boats seeking asylum.
But top news story a relatively small number of people crossing in boats seeking asylum.
Since 2012 there has been a 20% drop in the birth rate in the UK.The UK's drop to 1.39 puts it 34% below the replacement rate, placing it alongside some of the lowest-fertility nations in the developed world.
But top news story a relatively small number of people crossing in boats seeking asylum.
But top news story a relatively small number of people crossing in boats seeking asylum.
September 26, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Since 2012 there has been a 20% drop in the birth rate in the UK.The UK's drop to 1.39 puts it 34% below the replacement rate, placing it alongside some of the lowest-fertility nations in the developed world.
But top news story a relatively small number of people crossing in boats seeking asylum.
But top news story a relatively small number of people crossing in boats seeking asylum.
Since 2012 there has been 45% increase in " acute homelessness" with over 299,100.houaeholds experiencing it.
But top news story a relatively small number of people crossing in boats seeking asylum.
But top news story a relatively small number of people crossing in boats seeking asylum.
September 26, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Since 2012 there has been 45% increase in " acute homelessness" with over 299,100.houaeholds experiencing it.
But top news story a relatively small number of people crossing in boats seeking asylum.
But top news story a relatively small number of people crossing in boats seeking asylum.
Average spend per pupil in 2012 was £5100. It is £8400 in 2026, essentially 0% when accounting inflation but as funding is per pupil, falling children numbers mean less money per school.
But top news story a relatively small number of people crossing in boats seeking asylum.
But top news story a relatively small number of people crossing in boats seeking asylum.
September 26, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Average spend per pupil in 2012 was £5100. It is £8400 in 2026, essentially 0% when accounting inflation but as funding is per pupil, falling children numbers mean less money per school.
But top news story a relatively small number of people crossing in boats seeking asylum.
But top news story a relatively small number of people crossing in boats seeking asylum.
In 2012 UK prison capacity was 85000. In 2026 it is 86,800 despite population increase & longer sentences. There is mass overcrowding. Budget cuts have gutted the workforce and there is an explosion of violence.
But top news story a relatively small number of people crossing in boats seeking asylum.
But top news story a relatively small number of people crossing in boats seeking asylum.
September 26, 2026 at 9:22 AM
In 2012 UK prison capacity was 85000. In 2026 it is 86,800 despite population increase & longer sentences. There is mass overcrowding. Budget cuts have gutted the workforce and there is an explosion of violence.
But top news story a relatively small number of people crossing in boats seeking asylum.
But top news story a relatively small number of people crossing in boats seeking asylum.
In 2012 the average time from offence to completion in Crown court cases was 245 days. Now it is 451.
But top news story a relatively small number of people crossing in boats seeking asylum.
But top news story a relatively small number of people crossing in boats seeking asylum.
September 26, 2026 at 9:18 AM
In 2012 the average time from offence to completion in Crown court cases was 245 days. Now it is 451.
But top news story a relatively small number of people crossing in boats seeking asylum.
But top news story a relatively small number of people crossing in boats seeking asylum.
7% of UK working people use food banks. Not 'benefit scrounging layabouts'. People whom work.
This has been getting worse & worse for over a decade.
That is 2.3 million people depend on charity to eat.
But top news story a relatively small number of people crossing in boats seeking asylum.
This has been getting worse & worse for over a decade.
That is 2.3 million people depend on charity to eat.
But top news story a relatively small number of people crossing in boats seeking asylum.
September 26, 2026 at 9:14 AM
7% of UK working people use food banks. Not 'benefit scrounging layabouts'. People whom work.
This has been getting worse & worse for over a decade.
That is 2.3 million people depend on charity to eat.
But top news story a relatively small number of people crossing in boats seeking asylum.
This has been getting worse & worse for over a decade.
That is 2.3 million people depend on charity to eat.
But top news story a relatively small number of people crossing in boats seeking asylum.
Since 2018 the number of 'small boat asylum seekers' is 206,800.
Total asylum seekers is circa 600,000
Legal migration 7.2 million.
But once again BBC has people on talking how the policy has failed and we must leave the ECHR etc etc.
I will keep repeating - boat number are small.
Total asylum seekers is circa 600,000
Legal migration 7.2 million.
But once again BBC has people on talking how the policy has failed and we must leave the ECHR etc etc.
I will keep repeating - boat number are small.
September 25, 2026 at 8:52 AM
Since 2018 the number of 'small boat asylum seekers' is 206,800.
Total asylum seekers is circa 600,000
Legal migration 7.2 million.
But once again BBC has people on talking how the policy has failed and we must leave the ECHR etc etc.
I will keep repeating - boat number are small.
Total asylum seekers is circa 600,000
Legal migration 7.2 million.
But once again BBC has people on talking how the policy has failed and we must leave the ECHR etc etc.
I will keep repeating - boat number are small.
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"Calderdale Council has voted to scrap its climate emergency declaration several years after it was introduced.
The decision was made by the Reform UK-led administration"
Ultimate 'la la la not listening' policy
"Calderdale Council has voted to scrap its climate emergency declaration several years after it was introduced.
The decision was made by the Reform UK-led administration"
Ultimate 'la la la not listening' policy
Climate emergency declaration scrapped by Calderdale Council
Two members of the public are removed from the gallery during the Calderdale Council debate.
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September 25, 2026 at 8:43 AM
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"Calderdale Council has voted to scrap its climate emergency declaration several years after it was introduced.
The decision was made by the Reform UK-led administration"
Ultimate 'la la la not listening' policy
"Calderdale Council has voted to scrap its climate emergency declaration several years after it was introduced.
The decision was made by the Reform UK-led administration"
Ultimate 'la la la not listening' policy
It is amazing when there is increased borrowing and interest rates, public spending must be cut never 'oh the increases in oil company profits or the rich should pay more tax'
As us stupid peons do not understand economics.
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As us stupid peons do not understand economics.
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Rich nations must cut debt as global shocks push up borrowing costs, IMF chief tells BBC
In an interview with the BBC, Kristalina Georgieva says economic shocks had pushed "debt levels up like a staircase not to heaven".
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September 23, 2026 at 6:59 AM
It is amazing when there is increased borrowing and interest rates, public spending must be cut never 'oh the increases in oil company profits or the rich should pay more tax'
As us stupid peons do not understand economics.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
As us stupid peons do not understand economics.
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Worrying scenes in the Channel today, for all interested in asylum policy and maritime tactics.
A small boat from Normandy spent more than 30 hours at sea. Those on board now on their 2nd rescue vessel as Border Force forced to play cat and mouse with far-right activists who have their own boat.
A small boat from Normandy spent more than 30 hours at sea. Those on board now on their 2nd rescue vessel as Border Force forced to play cat and mouse with far-right activists who have their own boat.
September 22, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Worrying scenes in the Channel today, for all interested in asylum policy and maritime tactics.
A small boat from Normandy spent more than 30 hours at sea. Those on board now on their 2nd rescue vessel as Border Force forced to play cat and mouse with far-right activists who have their own boat.
A small boat from Normandy spent more than 30 hours at sea. Those on board now on their 2nd rescue vessel as Border Force forced to play cat and mouse with far-right activists who have their own boat.
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/s...
We can hope it will be like Asimov's The Evitable Conflict, not Terminator.
We can hope it will be like Asimov's The Evitable Conflict, not Terminator.
The Liftoff Scenario That Terrifies A.I. Doomsayers
“Recursive self-improvement” is the idea that artificial intelligence could learn to build and train itself, creating exponential new progress — and risk.
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September 21, 2026 at 7:05 AM
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We can hope it will be like Asimov's The Evitable Conflict, not Terminator.
We can hope it will be like Asimov's The Evitable Conflict, not Terminator.
HM Coastguard is a government-funded emergency service and coordinating authority within the Department for Transport that organizes maritime rescues. They ask the RNLI to rescue people - so now what they will be required to go out & do a passport check & if the wrong sort, let them drown?
September 20, 2026 at 5:37 AM
HM Coastguard is a government-funded emergency service and coordinating authority within the Department for Transport that organizes maritime rescues. They ask the RNLI to rescue people - so now what they will be required to go out & do a passport check & if the wrong sort, let them drown?
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The same people who said ‘all lives matter’ in response to BLM are now arguing that refugees should be left to drown in the Channel.
September 19, 2026 at 8:49 PM
The same people who said ‘all lives matter’ in response to BLM are now arguing that refugees should be left to drown in the Channel.
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'Facism thrives when you let it.'
Portsmouth RNLI temporarily suspended services after volunteers received abuse following an anti-migration protest.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social says it's one of the most 'disgusting' stories he's heard throughout his career.
Portsmouth RNLI temporarily suspended services after volunteers received abuse following an anti-migration protest.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social says it's one of the most 'disgusting' stories he's heard throughout his career.
September 19, 2026 at 8:42 AM
'Facism thrives when you let it.'
Portsmouth RNLI temporarily suspended services after volunteers received abuse following an anti-migration protest.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social says it's one of the most 'disgusting' stories he's heard throughout his career.
Portsmouth RNLI temporarily suspended services after volunteers received abuse following an anti-migration protest.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social says it's one of the most 'disgusting' stories he's heard throughout his career.
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my god this is awful
EXC: 90 programmes in Edinburgh University's College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences are to be closed.
The casualties, which include 48 language and literature programmes, will be 'taught out', w/ no admissions after 2027.
@heraldscotland.bsky.social
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The casualties, which include 48 language and literature programmes, will be 'taught out', w/ no admissions after 2027.
@heraldscotland.bsky.social
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Ninety programmes to close at leading university as savings plan takes shape
According to the document, a total of 90 programmes will be “taught out” over the next several years, including 48 in the School of Language.
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September 17, 2026 at 8:20 PM
my god this is awful
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I would love to ask a prominent BBC journalist to give me an example of an illegitimate concern. Is seems to me that it has become a question not of fact, logic, or ethics but of volume. If a big enough proportion of a village was anxious about Bigfoot or Chemtrails, BBC would cover it in a way...
September 17, 2026 at 12:15 PM
I would love to ask a prominent BBC journalist to give me an example of an illegitimate concern. Is seems to me that it has become a question not of fact, logic, or ethics but of volume. If a big enough proportion of a village was anxious about Bigfoot or Chemtrails, BBC would cover it in a way...
Is @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social going to do a careful study of kids school meal or a cheap 'huh kids heh"? . In developmental psychology and nutrition research, the sudden shift to not eating vegetables is known as the "School Lunchroom Effect." But put a kids on saying they prefer ice-cream to veg
September 14, 2026 at 6:41 AM
Is @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social going to do a careful study of kids school meal or a cheap 'huh kids heh"? . In developmental psychology and nutrition research, the sudden shift to not eating vegetables is known as the "School Lunchroom Effect." But put a kids on saying they prefer ice-cream to veg
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Reform has already enjoyed several years of support from a loss-making TV channel whose main function seems to be to give money and favourable coverage to its MPs. The government has done nothing about this. It's probably a more effective way of spending millions than Farage will manage.
September 12, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Reform has already enjoyed several years of support from a loss-making TV channel whose main function seems to be to give money and favourable coverage to its MPs. The government has done nothing about this. It's probably a more effective way of spending millions than Farage will manage.