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My mum's friend went to her GP, in 1971, to ask if he'd give a medical reason why her infant son needed a warm house, so that her & hubby could persuade the bank to lend them the cash to have central-heating put in.
"You *do* know he's got Down's Syndrome?" asked the GP.
And that's how she found out
"You *do* know he's got Down's Syndrome?" asked the GP.
And that's how she found out
Was intrigued, rereading the wonderful The Ghost of Thomas Kempe, to find somebody’s house having central heating being noted as remarkable. In 1973!
And indeed, only about 30 percent of UK homes would have had central heating when the book was published.
And indeed, only about 30 percent of UK homes would have had central heating when the book was published.
January 24, 2026 at 9:20 AM
My mum's friend went to her GP, in 1971, to ask if he'd give a medical reason why her infant son needed a warm house, so that her & hubby could persuade the bank to lend them the cash to have central-heating put in.
"You *do* know he's got Down's Syndrome?" asked the GP.
And that's how she found out
"You *do* know he's got Down's Syndrome?" asked the GP.
And that's how she found out
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Prostate cancer, left alone, often does not affect male lifespans. We should be careful not to increase diagnosis rates without actually stopping men dying of the disease | Margaret McCartney
How increased prostate cancer screening can harm men
David Cameron has joined the King as the latest public figure to disclose his diagnosis of prostate cancer. In an interview with the Times this week, the former British prime minister revealed that,…
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November 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Prostate cancer, left alone, often does not affect male lifespans. We should be careful not to increase diagnosis rates without actually stopping men dying of the disease | Margaret McCartney
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A huge thank you once again to the thousands of fans who turned up to today’s demonstration, united in calling for change within our current board.
December 21, 2025 at 7:27 PM
A huge thank you once again to the thousands of fans who turned up to today’s demonstration, united in calling for change within our current board.
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As the club crumbles around him, the £500k CFO Chris McKay plays cameraman - laughing, filming fans, and giving them a thumbs-up.
December 18, 2025 at 9:29 AM
As the club crumbles around him, the £500k CFO Chris McKay plays cameraman - laughing, filming fans, and giving them a thumbs-up.
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One down, more to go.
December 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM
One down, more to go.
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An update on the £20M Pride In Place funding secured for Whitburn, Blackburn & Fauldhouse👇
December 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
An update on the £20M Pride In Place funding secured for Whitburn, Blackburn & Fauldhouse👇
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Whatever the new manager’s long term plan is, it isn’t going to work with players who are not strong enough to control the ball under pressure. A team of wee guys and this 3 at the back nonsense with those particular players coupled with whatever the keeper is supposed to be doing just won’t work
December 11, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Whatever the new manager’s long term plan is, it isn’t going to work with players who are not strong enough to control the ball under pressure. A team of wee guys and this 3 at the back nonsense with those particular players coupled with whatever the keeper is supposed to be doing just won’t work
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The own goal, penalty miss, new system, crowd reaction, unsuitable players unsure of new tactics all adds up to the perfect shit storm. Forget Europe, we need reinforcing for the league. We can’t keep limping through games hoping something comes together quickly.
December 11, 2025 at 8:54 PM
The own goal, penalty miss, new system, crowd reaction, unsuitable players unsure of new tactics all adds up to the perfect shit storm. Forget Europe, we need reinforcing for the league. We can’t keep limping through games hoping something comes together quickly.
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I'm quite unlikely to ever build a Percoll gradient by hand again.
December 8, 2025 at 6:42 AM
I'm quite unlikely to ever build a Percoll gradient by hand again.
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This is terrific. The kids are alright.
December 6, 2025 at 12:22 PM
This is terrific. The kids are alright.
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Join us at our origins at St. Mary's
Football without fans is nothing
Football without fans is nothing
December 5, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Join us at our origins at St. Mary's
Football without fans is nothing
Football without fans is nothing
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December 5, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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On Day 8 of the 16 Days of Activism, I presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of the people of the Bathgate and Linlithgow constituency.
December 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
On Day 8 of the 16 Days of Activism, I presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of the people of the Bathgate and Linlithgow constituency.
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The November edition of my monthly newsletter is out now!
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December 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The November edition of my monthly newsletter is out now!
Sign up on my website to receive it straight to your mailbox👇
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Day 1 of my #AdventCalendar
[sound up]
[sound up]
December 1, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Day 1 of my #AdventCalendar
[sound up]
[sound up]
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Well done Celtic.
Terrific performance.
Terrific performance.
November 27, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Well done Celtic.
Terrific performance.
Terrific performance.
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Hopefully this dispels the myth that the CFC is just all ultras (which is what the board wants people to believe).
Prior to the 2025 Celtic plc AGM, the corporate group within Celtic Fans Collective prepared several questions. Following the early termination of the AGM, we have today submitted some questions to Investor Relations, CEO Michael Nicholson and Company Secretary Joanne McNairn.
November 26, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Hopefully this dispels the myth that the CFC is just all ultras (which is what the board wants people to believe).
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It was another busy week in Parliament and the constituency.
Here's a roundup of what I got up to👇
Here's a roundup of what I got up to👇
November 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM
It was another busy week in Parliament and the constituency.
Here's a roundup of what I got up to👇
Here's a roundup of what I got up to👇
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There's a big shift in cardiology to the high-risk, non-obstructed, inflamed artery and reducing heart attacks
erictopol.substack.com/p/the-big-sh...
erictopol.substack.com/p/the-big-sh...
The Big Shift in Cardiology to Atheroma and Inflammation
One A.I. company's tag line: "Creating A World Without Heart Attacks"
erictopol.substack.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:07 PM
There's a big shift in cardiology to the high-risk, non-obstructed, inflamed artery and reducing heart attacks
erictopol.substack.com/p/the-big-sh...
erictopol.substack.com/p/the-big-sh...
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A pish called dignity, and a reminder about the hilarity that mascots in minutes silence line ups are slightly amusing
November 10, 2025 at 11:31 PM
A pish called dignity, and a reminder about the hilarity that mascots in minutes silence line ups are slightly amusing
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If anyone thought the Celtic Fan Collective were barking up the wrong tree or that a semi final win over a Rangers side with their own problems had sorted things or that it was all the previous manager as a certain minority shareholder would you have you believe, tonight clearly shows otherwise.
November 6, 2025 at 7:48 PM
If anyone thought the Celtic Fan Collective were barking up the wrong tree or that a semi final win over a Rangers side with their own problems had sorted things or that it was all the previous manager as a certain minority shareholder would you have you believe, tonight clearly shows otherwise.
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Joey Barton’s lawyer questioning Lucy Ward about his posts likening her and Eni Aluko to Fred and Rose West. Just about the most perfect response I have heard in a very long time.
November 6, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Joey Barton’s lawyer questioning Lucy Ward about his posts likening her and Eni Aluko to Fred and Rose West. Just about the most perfect response I have heard in a very long time.
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It’s coming and it’s going to be wild.
October 29, 2025 at 5:20 PM
It’s coming and it’s going to be wild.
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How do you change a cold, immune evasive tumor into a hot one?
erictopol.substack.com/p/how-mrna-v...
erictopol.substack.com/p/how-mrna-v...
October 28, 2025 at 10:40 AM
How do you change a cold, immune evasive tumor into a hot one?
erictopol.substack.com/p/how-mrna-v...
erictopol.substack.com/p/how-mrna-v...