Thursday, 22 October 2026
the latest crime figures
An interesting article by Fraser Nelson (here) looking at the latest crime statistics. Despite what Reform and the right wing press might be telling you, figures (apart from bag snatches and shoplifting) are going down. It's just that due to the right wing scaremongers, public perception of crimes is skewered. Including in that London. Not that actual figures will change anyone's mind.
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water molecules turning to ice
I'll admit l hadn't given the subject much thought in the past, but l was reading earlier today about how water molecules change when turning into ice (as you do). This graphic then helped give me a visual understanding. The water molecules on the right are turning into ice (on the left). The molecule change makes the hexagon shape shown, creating more space. This represents how the ice takes up more space, and is also lighter, due to the gaps. Probably known to many already, but news to me. Every day is a learning day.
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reform are really the victims
Address the racists and misogynists in their party? How can Reform do that when it will be full of them? So of course play the victim instead and kick up a fuss about being exposed.
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eisenhower's globe broken by pete hegseth's staff
If there was ever a better metaphor for Pete Hegseth and his staff's general incompetence, l've yet to see it. They can't even move a globe without breaking it FFS and then tried to stop a photograph of the broken globe (below) getting out. Which they also failed to do. Today's USA under Trump summed up.
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zelenski has gone too far for elon musk
A reminder that this was the post Elon Musk put up after Ukraine had taken out some Russian bot factories (that boost Musk's ramblings). Rather suspiciously just before Ukraine's defense support was slowed down so that it was of no use, causing extra people, mainly civilians, to die. Obviously Musk denied any wrongdoing but has been found to have been lying. Meanwhile, about 85% of satellites surrounding the Earth are controlled by Musk, and don't forget, if he can stop Ukraine being able to defend itself, he could also do this to other countries, including the USA. No man should have that much power, and we will be made to pay for this in the future.
And also......
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my time as a coalman
When l was unemployed many years ago a friend asked if l wanted to make some money giving him a hand delivering coal. I wasn't keen but needed some extra money for something or other so foolishly said yes. I had trouble mastering putting the coal on my shoulder, so spent all day delivering like in the photograph above (not me in the picture). Luckily l was young and fit, but trust me, one day was enough, and l was more than happy to get back to idling around all day reading and playing records.
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the living room is (very slowly) getting sorted out
I may have put this photograph up before as it was taken when l was trying to sort out my new phone, as l lost my old one. I think you may guess l like music.
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donald trump - not an ai photograph
A reminder that this is not a fake photograph. Pictorial evidence the man has no empathy or concern about others. Plus he is a corrupt racist narcissist who rapes children. Vote for The Democrats.
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Wednesday, 21 October 2026
another night of misery watching manchester united
I'm an optimistic kind of guy and keep thinking this is going to get better, but it's looking grim. I really hope Gareth Southgate isn't putting his coat on and heading to meet Sir Jim.
And his isn't good. From the BBC site here.
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maga time measurements
This made me laugh. If you know, you know, but if you haven't seen the film of Tommy ( a Republican plant) being schooled, go hunt it out. It's worth it.
the ghosts in richmond's georgian theatre are slacking
I don't know why, but this ghost in The Georgian Theatre in Richmond (North Yorkshire version) needs to work a lot more on being scary. You'd think with being in the afterlife there's plenty of time to put the hours in. Could do much better (2 /10).
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fantastic four #1 is getting expensive (and other classics)
I'm a collector of comics (amongst other crap) but in hindsight, l really wish l had splashed out years ago on some of the very early ones. They were very expensive at the time, but some of them are now going through the roof. Then again, the market may well go down in the future, as the oldies who these appeal to die off. As l'm indestructible, l will then purchase them all.
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the myth of the rich leaving due to taxes
I've argued for years that the rich won't just pack up and leave the UK if they are taxed more, and here's some evidence around the reporting to back this up. As usual the right wing press leap upon anything like this to try and prevent extra taxes for the rich, and as usual, they are found wanting, probably deliberately so. The rich like living in London and the surrounding areas, have partners who won't want to move, maybe children in schools, friends and family nearby, and more importantly, the fuckers can afford to pay extra, although they will already have accounts on the case to avoid as much as possible, with offshore accounts, shares etc. Close the loopholes and get them paying their fair due.
From Byline Times - here.
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trump and musk - l guess one must be telling the truth
One of these fuckers must be telling the truth, but they are both full of crap so it's hard to believe either of them. Personally, l believe Musk wanted to punish Ukraine because they have been taking out Russian bot farms that support him. Meanwhile, Ukraine suffers, and Trump supports Russia, who in the meantime support Iran. Who Trump and the USA are fighting with.
my niece has only gone and got herself married in las vegas
I didn't post anything for a month and you may well have thought nothing had happened or l was perhaps dead and buried, but au contrrair my little munchkins. There was much excitement in Las Vegas as Hayley (my niece) tied the knot with her partner Danny, under the supervision of Hellvis. Some photos are below (not in any order), and l hope they spend many happy years together. Drinks all round!!! (hic).
Tuesday, 20 October 2026
government's failures leading to covid spreading in care homes
News that will shock no-one.
Another reason to despise Boris Johnson and his exploitative get rich cronies. I work in care and watched people die while l worked over the Covid period, and it was obvious to all that the government were making wrong decisions, and this was being pointed out at the time. I believe Johnson himself was just incompetent and (apart from breaking his own rules and partying illegally) wanted to be liked by the public, but at the expense of making hard decisions. As for the rest of the government, a lot of them should be in jail for corruption, not in the House of Lords. Heads should be rolling, but l don't hold out much hope.
By 'unfounded' she means outright lies. Matt Hancock, another lie who broke the rules he helped make and who also exploited the fast track money.
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