Russ Holmes
@rholmes.bsky.social
Domestic extremist - DIY, gardening, cooking
I took my girlfriend to see it at the cinema about 10 years ago. She enjoyed the film until McGann's line, "Who's the huge spade in the bath?" She shrunk into her seat and went silent. They could have cut those few seconds leaving the film unaffected. She was black. Spoilt the film for all of us.
December 4, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I took my girlfriend to see it at the cinema about 10 years ago. She enjoyed the film until McGann's line, "Who's the huge spade in the bath?" She shrunk into her seat and went silent. They could have cut those few seconds leaving the film unaffected. She was black. Spoilt the film for all of us.
The Wikipedia entry just now:
December 4, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The Wikipedia entry just now:
A phlebotomist, if that is what you got, is not a nurse. It is one of those jobs that if you know someone, you can get into - no formal qualifications needed.
www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-role...
www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-role...
Phlebotomist | Health Careers
Working lifeAs a phlebotomist, you will take blood samples from patients which are examined in a laboratory and the results can be used to quickly diagnose diseases and conditions.
www.healthcareers.nhs.uk
December 4, 2025 at 8:54 PM
A phlebotomist, if that is what you got, is not a nurse. It is one of those jobs that if you know someone, you can get into - no formal qualifications needed.
www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-role...
www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-role...
Bavarian "culture" you say...
December 4, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Bavarian "culture" you say...
Yes 45° or closer to minimise shoulder stress.
December 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Yes 45° or closer to minimise shoulder stress.
Because the guy who made big donations to the Labour party as well as personal donations to Starmer said no.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Labour dropped plan to ban foreign donors after Waheed Alli intervened, book claims
Peer who gave gifts to Keir Starmer is said to have blocked ban on potential Elon Musk donations to Reform UK
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Because the guy who made big donations to the Labour party as well as personal donations to Starmer said no.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Harborne is a big investor in Tether, a company you can read about in the link below.
I recall @charlesarthur.bsky.social making a few posts about Tether and Bitcoin.
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
I recall @charlesarthur.bsky.social making a few posts about Tether and Bitcoin.
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Anyone Seen Tether’s Billions?
A wild search for the U.S. dollars supposedly backing the stablecoin at the center of the global cryptocurrency trade—and in the crosshairs of U.S. regulators and prosecutors.
www.bloomberg.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Harborne is a big investor in Tether, a company you can read about in the link below.
I recall @charlesarthur.bsky.social making a few posts about Tether and Bitcoin.
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
I recall @charlesarthur.bsky.social making a few posts about Tether and Bitcoin.
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Hague caused all of the above by implementing election of the leader by the party membership. See also Ed Miliband.
December 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Hague caused all of the above by implementing election of the leader by the party membership. See also Ed Miliband.
Labour had planned to block foreign donations until Waheed Ali, the guy who made large donations to the Labour Party as well as personal donations to Starmer (and was inexplicably given free access to Downing Street) intervened:
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Labour dropped plan to ban foreign donors after Waheed Alli intervened, book claims
Peer who gave gifts to Keir Starmer is said to have blocked ban on potential Elon Musk donations to Reform UK
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Labour had planned to block foreign donations until Waheed Ali, the guy who made large donations to the Labour Party as well as personal donations to Starmer (and was inexplicably given free access to Downing Street) intervened:
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
But then you get this guy. Which is least bad - a débile Trump limping into the next election or Vance?
December 4, 2025 at 12:23 AM
But then you get this guy. Which is least bad - a débile Trump limping into the next election or Vance?
Perhaps it is just beginning.
December 3, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Perhaps it is just beginning.
Gävlebocken (the Gavle Goat)
YouTube video by Gävlebocken
www.youtube.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:23 PM
I live below a disused lead mine. Removing the lead from the soil so that I can eat plants grown in the ground.
December 3, 2025 at 11:10 PM
I live below a disused lead mine. Removing the lead from the soil so that I can eat plants grown in the ground.
I am not disagreeing with you. I think he has some very strange ideas.
December 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
I am not disagreeing with you. I think he has some very strange ideas.
I have watched several of his talks and interviews. He comes across as extremely intense with an eccentric speaking manner. It is quite common for people with autism spectrum disorder to have unusual and obsessive beliefs.
December 3, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I have watched several of his talks and interviews. He comes across as extremely intense with an eccentric speaking manner. It is quite common for people with autism spectrum disorder to have unusual and obsessive beliefs.
The girls'/women's is to provide an opportunity to compete and develop away from obnoxious male behaviour.
December 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The girls'/women's is to provide an opportunity to compete and develop away from obnoxious male behaviour.
It illustrates just how many people are ill-informed and vulnerable to emotionally potent political messaging.
December 3, 2025 at 11:30 AM
It illustrates just how many people are ill-informed and vulnerable to emotionally potent political messaging.
Survive in water at 70 °C, which would cause a human skin burn in less than 1 second.
December 2, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Survive in water at 70 °C, which would cause a human skin burn in less than 1 second.
"When this time is over"
December 2, 2025 at 12:25 PM
"When this time is over"