Brian L Johnson
@brianlj24.bsky.social
Retired, hat wearer. Continuing reader. On my second life and loving it. UK
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I'm going to have to redo my banner photo 'cos I've just acquired a missing book from my Joan Butler collection - "Sun Spots" published in 1942.
So, it's 35 down and only 7 to go!
I'm going to have to redo my banner photo 'cos I've just acquired a missing book from my Joan Butler collection - "Sun Spots" published in 1942.
So, it's 35 down and only 7 to go!
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Security services in Ireland and Britain have monitored the first sailing of a Russian Shadow Fleet oil smuggler up the Irish Sea, The Journal has learned.
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Irish and British monitor first sailing of Russian 'Shadow Fleet' ship in Irish Sea
The oil and chemical tanker, which is sailing under the false flag of an African country, was spotted entering the Irish Sea this weekend.
jrnl.ie
December 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Security services in Ireland and Britain have monitored the first sailing of a Russian Shadow Fleet oil smuggler up the Irish Sea, The Journal has learned.
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404 Media is making a print zine about the surveillance tactics used by ICE, and how people are resisting this tech.
Why? Print media is cool. Also, 404 Media has watched ICE grow from an already horrifying organization into a deportation force that is better funded than most militaries.
Why? Print media is cool. Also, 404 Media has watched ICE grow from an already horrifying organization into a deportation force that is better funded than most militaries.
404 Media Is Making a Zine
We are publishing a risograph-printed zine about the surveillance technologies used by ICE.
www.404media.co
December 8, 2025 at 5:29 PM
404 Media is making a print zine about the surveillance tactics used by ICE, and how people are resisting this tech.
Why? Print media is cool. Also, 404 Media has watched ICE grow from an already horrifying organization into a deportation force that is better funded than most militaries.
Why? Print media is cool. Also, 404 Media has watched ICE grow from an already horrifying organization into a deportation force that is better funded than most militaries.
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Increased rates of autism, ADHD, and other mental health conditions are evidence of decades of unmet need. Wes Streeting is missing the point, writes Rowan Humphries-Massey
Why Wes Streeting is wrong about autism and ADHD 'over-diagnosis'
www.bigissue.com
December 6, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Increased rates of autism, ADHD, and other mental health conditions are evidence of decades of unmet need. Wes Streeting is missing the point, writes Rowan Humphries-Massey
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Baby Jesus is depicted in zip ties by one church in its immigration-themed Christmas display.
Churches Spark Backlash With ICE Nativity Scenes
www.newsweek.com
December 6, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Baby Jesus is depicted in zip ties by one church in its immigration-themed Christmas display.
If you look at Hegseth's career, it's littered with missteps and odd changes of direction.
A veritable 'Drunkard's Walk' in fact.
A veritable 'Drunkard's Walk' in fact.
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi is planning to visit the United States next month to hold talks with his U.S. counterpart, Pete Hegseth, government officials have said.
Defense Minister Koizumi set for U.S. visit next month
The defense chief is expected to explain Japan's efforts to increase defense spending to 2% of GDP and revisions to its three key national security documents.
ebx.sh
December 6, 2025 at 7:39 AM
If you look at Hegseth's career, it's littered with missteps and odd changes of direction.
A veritable 'Drunkard's Walk' in fact.
A veritable 'Drunkard's Walk' in fact.
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TV tonight: a mega new Doctor Who spin-off from Russell T Davies
TV tonight: a mega new Doctor Who spin-off from Russell T Davies
The Sea Devils emerge from the ocean in this Earth invasion epic starring Russell Tovey. Plus: the tragic space story of Apollo 1. Here’s what to watch this evening
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 6:55 AM
TV tonight: a mega new Doctor Who spin-off from Russell T Davies
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More women in Ukraine are joining the military in combat roles thanks to advances in technology. Military officials say units are now tailoring recruitment efforts to attract more women to strengthen the army.
Ukrainian women embrace combat roles as technology reshapes the battlefield
More women in Ukraine are joining the military in combat roles thanks to advances in technology. Military officials say units are now tailoring recruitment efforts to attract more women to strengthen the army.
bit.ly
December 6, 2025 at 7:00 AM
More women in Ukraine are joining the military in combat roles thanks to advances in technology. Military officials say units are now tailoring recruitment efforts to attract more women to strengthen the army.
Did anyone ever have the slightest shred of doubt that the Israeli plan was, and is, to get rid of all Palestinians?
#IsraeliGenocide
#IsraeliGenocide
Ministers slam Israeli breach of truce plan, which ultimately aims to 'displace Palestinian people from their land'.
Arab, Muslim nations reject Israeli exit-only plan for Gaza Rafah crossing
Ministers slam Israeli breach of truce plan, which ultimately aims to 'displace Palestinian people from their land'.
bit.ly
December 6, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Did anyone ever have the slightest shred of doubt that the Israeli plan was, and is, to get rid of all Palestinians?
#IsraeliGenocide
#IsraeliGenocide
I hope that Holsey spills the beans on Dec 13th. I appreciate that it's a difficult decision, but remaining silent is, to all intents and purposes, complicity.
Basically they purge any senior officer not willing to unquestioningly carry out illegal orders. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Hegseth forced out US admiral who had legal concerns over drug boat strikes: report
The departure of Admiral Alvin Holsey, head of U.S. Southern Command, has stunned lawmakers and military experts
www.independent.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 7:26 AM
I hope that Holsey spills the beans on Dec 13th. I appreciate that it's a difficult decision, but remaining silent is, to all intents and purposes, complicity.
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There's a difference between going to cubs because you fancied cubs (or you don't like all-girl groups anyway) and going to cubs because they decided you weren't a real girl any more so you're not allowed in brownies.
December 3, 2025 at 6:46 PM
There's a difference between going to cubs because you fancied cubs (or you don't like all-girl groups anyway) and going to cubs because they decided you weren't a real girl any more so you're not allowed in brownies.
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...have enough to give 10 friends £2,000 a month every month for life
And still be no less wealthy. Just the basic interest without moving, earning, investing in clever things.
One person with £143m wealth can live like royalty and support 10 others well without working or losing a penny.
And still be no less wealthy. Just the basic interest without moving, earning, investing in clever things.
One person with £143m wealth can live like royalty and support 10 others well without working or losing a penny.
November 29, 2025 at 2:16 PM
...have enough to give 10 friends £2,000 a month every month for life
And still be no less wealthy. Just the basic interest without moving, earning, investing in clever things.
One person with £143m wealth can live like royalty and support 10 others well without working or losing a penny.
And still be no less wealthy. Just the basic interest without moving, earning, investing in clever things.
One person with £143m wealth can live like royalty and support 10 others well without working or losing a penny.
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When the euromillions was £143m I figured out without doing anything clever with the money at all, I could buy a wonderful house and £30Kpa to maintain it, every car I ever wanted, private health, meals, everything outright - leave the remains in a boring interest account, and...
November 29, 2025 at 2:16 PM
When the euromillions was £143m I figured out without doing anything clever with the money at all, I could buy a wonderful house and £30Kpa to maintain it, every car I ever wanted, private health, meals, everything outright - leave the remains in a boring interest account, and...
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Not going to lie, I would probably just carry on as normal, but my two young men - one excluded because of disability & one because of mental health - would actually be able to live & thrive.
Honest question: If everyone got Universal Basic Income, no strings attached, what would YOU do with it?
Re-post with your quote or drop your take below.
Re-post with your quote or drop your take below.
November 29, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Not going to lie, I would probably just carry on as normal, but my two young men - one excluded because of disability & one because of mental health - would actually be able to live & thrive.
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Damn right!
I'm hearing criticisms of the end to the two child limit, because it was done just to mollify Labour backbenchers, at a cost of £billions.
I remember another govt delivering a referendum on EU membership, just to mollify restive backbenchers. That's costing way, way more... A little perspective?
I remember another govt delivering a referendum on EU membership, just to mollify restive backbenchers. That's costing way, way more... A little perspective?
November 26, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Damn right!
It's galloped past 55,000 and heading towards 100,000 and a debate in parliament.
🚨WOW! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 47,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 50,000 tonight. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 26, 2025 at 8:45 AM
It's galloped past 55,000 and heading towards 100,000 and a debate in parliament.
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It’s astonishing that Nigel Farage hasn’t been forced to resign as an MP and as leader of Reform - any other MP or party leader would have been hounded out by all of this evidence of racism and antisemitism, so why is he still in post…?
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November 24, 2025 at 5:03 PM
It’s astonishing that Nigel Farage hasn’t been forced to resign as an MP and as leader of Reform - any other MP or party leader would have been hounded out by all of this evidence of racism and antisemitism, so why is he still in post…?
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- He stopped the policy of encouraging flu immunization in Louisiana
- Delayed reporting on a pertussis outbreak that killed two children in Louisiana.
-Promoted false information on covid vaccine harms.
He is now number 2 at CDC.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
- Delayed reporting on a pertussis outbreak that killed two children in Louisiana.
-Promoted false information on covid vaccine harms.
He is now number 2 at CDC.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
Controversial Louisiana surgeon general tapped for CDC leadership role
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham has spoken against Covid shots and ended mass vaccination campaigns. Now he's in a position to make national health decisions.
www.nbcnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:49 PM
- He stopped the policy of encouraging flu immunization in Louisiana
- Delayed reporting on a pertussis outbreak that killed two children in Louisiana.
-Promoted false information on covid vaccine harms.
He is now number 2 at CDC.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
- Delayed reporting on a pertussis outbreak that killed two children in Louisiana.
-Promoted false information on covid vaccine harms.
He is now number 2 at CDC.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
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There is NO FUCKING EXCUSE for this to be happening.
I had a baby die in my arms of pertussis some fifty years ago. It was a HORRIBLE death. But my fellow nurses said to me, "It's almost stamped out now, they're all getting the shots, we won't be seeing this again."
HOW THE FUCK ARE WE HERE. 😡
I had a baby die in my arms of pertussis some fifty years ago. It was a HORRIBLE death. But my fellow nurses said to me, "It's almost stamped out now, they're all getting the shots, we won't be seeing this again."
HOW THE FUCK ARE WE HERE. 😡
A third infant has died in Kentucky, KYDPH adds:
“These are Kentucky’s first pertussis deaths since 2018. None of the infants nor their mothers received the recommended pertussis vaccinations during pregnancy or early infancy.”
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“These are Kentucky’s first pertussis deaths since 2018. None of the infants nor their mothers received the recommended pertussis vaccinations during pregnancy or early infancy.”
s3.amazonaws.com/nursing-netw...
November 25, 2025 at 10:01 PM
There is NO FUCKING EXCUSE for this to be happening.
I had a baby die in my arms of pertussis some fifty years ago. It was a HORRIBLE death. But my fellow nurses said to me, "It's almost stamped out now, they're all getting the shots, we won't be seeing this again."
HOW THE FUCK ARE WE HERE. 😡
I had a baby die in my arms of pertussis some fifty years ago. It was a HORRIBLE death. But my fellow nurses said to me, "It's almost stamped out now, they're all getting the shots, we won't be seeing this again."
HOW THE FUCK ARE WE HERE. 😡
We wanted to use some white-topped drawing pins to hang up our snowflake decorations.
I said, "I think I bought some of those a while ago. Let me look..."
We looked in the Drawer which has Things To Attach Things To Other Things.
"Bingo! We've got loads left!"
I said, "I think I bought some of those a while ago. Let me look..."
We looked in the Drawer which has Things To Attach Things To Other Things.
"Bingo! We've got loads left!"
November 25, 2025 at 6:16 PM
We wanted to use some white-topped drawing pins to hang up our snowflake decorations.
I said, "I think I bought some of those a while ago. Let me look..."
We looked in the Drawer which has Things To Attach Things To Other Things.
"Bingo! We've got loads left!"
I said, "I think I bought some of those a while ago. Let me look..."
We looked in the Drawer which has Things To Attach Things To Other Things.
"Bingo! We've got loads left!"
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It's not even primarily about that, doing the right thing isn't all about rapidly changing economics. It's also about making a positive case for immigration, not putting peaceful protestors in prison, not treating refugees like shit...
November 23, 2025 at 1:57 PM
It's not even primarily about that, doing the right thing isn't all about rapidly changing economics. It's also about making a positive case for immigration, not putting peaceful protestors in prison, not treating refugees like shit...
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This is going to be a huge event and you'll be in good company!!! 💥💥💥
November 20, 2025 at 12:50 AM
This is going to be a huge event and you'll be in good company!!! 💥💥💥