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@hels-r.bsky.social
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Mum, Paramedic, slave to two cats, potential origami expert. Cold water swimmer. Very amateur photographer. I also love walking and exploring where I live (Devon). Very left wing. 🌱

(Semi anonymous due to ex partner)
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christinavirgil.bsky.social
“A nightmare scenario would be if mankind were targeted by a pathogen that attacks our frontal lobes & changes our personalities, making us less likely to get along, reach a consensus, & understand others' points of view. Such a pathogen could bring an end to society as we know it.“

Like with Covid
Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on Personality and Brain Function: A Grim Reality or a Wake-Up Call?
Opinion: Kevin Kavanagh, MD, examines a summary of studies on how COVID-19 may damage the brain's frontal lobes, alter personality traits and cognitive functions, and potentially reshape society's dyn...
www.infectioncontroltoday.com
March 5, 2025 at 2:05 PM
hels-r.bsky.social
Where has the sunshine gone? Foggy start here in the south west of England. #foggy #fog #ukweather
A very foggy start to the day.
March 6, 2025 at 7:31 AM
hels-r.bsky.social
The sister of the “pancake-thief” (see previous photo) is tired of his shit. He’s spent the last hour chasing her around the house. This is the look of her plotting revenge. #catsofbluesky #siblingrivalry
A black cat sat on a chair looking thoroughly fed up.
March 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM
hels-r.bsky.social
This is the face of a pancake thief. Don’t be fooled by his majestic cuteness. #pancakeday #catsofbluesky #guilty
A large black cat sat on the arm of a brown sofa. He’s just stole a pancake.
March 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
hels-r.bsky.social
My parent’s Jack Russell “Buster” giving me the side eye.
March 3, 2025 at 10:17 PM
hels-r.bsky.social
The best cup of tea in town.
Picture of a loose leaf tea brewing in a glass teapot with a cup and strainer. Also a small glass pot of milk.
March 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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London bound to see @robinince.bsky.social and Brian Cox in The Infinite Monkey Cage tonight. Eeeekkkk #TheInfiniteMonkeyCage
January 28, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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Holy-Moly! Those southern wings #StormÉowyn @metjam.co.uk @met4cast.net
January 23, 2025 at 11:02 PM
hels-r.bsky.social
Here she comes… #StormÉowyn Winds starting to be felt off the South West coast of Ireland. Stay safe folks, it’s going to be a very rough ride, especially for all of Ireland and Scotland.
Wind map showing Storm Éowyn approaching Ireland.
January 23, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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germhuntermd.bsky.social
For no reason:

In 🇸🇪, 98% & 99% ⬇️ in HPV16 and 18 (main cervical cancer causing types) prevalence, respectively, in cervical samples from 2000-born (82-83% HPV vaccine coverage) vs 1984-born (unvaccinated) women

Vaccines are amazing!

academic.oup.com/jid/advance-...
Figure 3: Estimated odds ratios (95% confidence intervals) comparing the odds of HPV 16 and HPV18 positivity among birth cohorts relative to the 1984 birth cohort (the reference cohort where HPV vaccination coverage was negligible), as estimated via the age-period-cohort model plotted against the HPV unvaccinated percent (one minus the HPV vaccination coverage) of women in Sweden. The shaded area around the line represents the 95% confidence intervals. The line graph shows a dramatic decrease in Odds Ratio from around 1.0 in 1980s to 0.0 in 2000s
January 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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joncooper-us.bsky.social
January 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM
hels-r.bsky.social
Glad I don’t live in Ireland! Although where I am (South Devon) #StormÉowyn is still going to pack a punch. Stay safe everyone!
Map of UK and Ireland showing expected wind levels for Storm Éowyn overnight Thursday into Friday. Very strong winds of over 100mph for most of Ireland.
January 22, 2025 at 9:04 PM
hels-r.bsky.social
Glad I wasn’t working today or this would have been my journey home! Telegraph Hill Devon #uksnow @met4cast.net @metoffice.bsky.social
Cars stuck in snow on Telegraph Hill A380 in Devon.
January 8, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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@heldineu.bsky.social hello my profile pic is the same as on Twitter.
November 16, 2024 at 11:59 AM
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@docrods.bsky.social whoop you’re here 🙌🏻
November 11, 2024 at 10:32 PM
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@drlindadykes.bsky.social yippee!
November 9, 2024 at 10:38 PM
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This woman is a true hero. #GiselePelicot
October 24, 2024 at 9:23 PM
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Wild weather here in Torbay yesterday. Photography by Chris Slack. #wildweather
September 30, 2024 at 2:01 PM
hels-r.bsky.social
My final Strava walking stats for August. Very pleased with my progress. #walking #exercise
My monthly Strava stats for walking in the month of August - 172.5 miles, 63 hours and 23 minutes, elevation gain 1817ft
August 31, 2024 at 5:14 PM
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kityates.bsky.social
“Health officials are urging parents in England to ensure their children are up to date with any missed vaccinations before they return to school.”

Please protect your kids (and others) by getting your kids vaccinated.
#VaccinesWork
Parents warned of back-to-school measles surge
Children should be up to date with all vaccinations to protect them and other people, officials say.
buff.ly
August 29, 2024 at 6:16 AM
hels-r.bsky.social
Tommy cat watching Game of Thrones.
Black cat watching Game of Thrones. Beginning of Series 8 Episode 1. The Dornish Army arriving at Winterfell.
August 28, 2024 at 6:17 PM
hels-r.bsky.social
If you read one thing today let it be this.

The Musk Principle - One idiot can ruin it all. 10/10
hunterub.bsky.social Hunter @hunterub.bsky.social · Aug 27
This one's long but I was having so much fun I just didn't want to stop. The supposed tech industry giant is almost hilariously inept at doing actual business stuff.

www.unchartedblue.com/how-to-kill-...
How to kill your tech company (Elon Musk edition)
Musk's Twitter takeover is a fascinating case study in how to destroy a company from the inside out.
www.unchartedblue.com
August 28, 2024 at 5:05 PM
hels-r.bsky.social
I think I’m in the minority who really isn’t fussed that Oasis are “getting back together” for a few dates in 2025. I saw them at Wembley in 2009 when they were supported by Kasabian. Kasabian were the stars of the night. Oasis were forgettable.
August 28, 2024 at 1:08 PM
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@kitb.bsky.social how are you feeling today? Did you get better sleep last night?
August 25, 2024 at 5:06 PM
hels-r.bsky.social
Lovely breezy walk around Torquay. More reminiscent of late autumn along exposed coasts but definitely blew the cobwebs away. #walking #exercise #devon
Strava map of my morning walk around Torquay. 10.32 miles.
August 25, 2024 at 1:06 PM