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tonys2009.bsky.social @tonys2009.bsky.social · 22h

There were 2 local by-elections in Somerset yesterday.

Dunster: (former Tory stronghold)

LD 1142
Reform 666
Conservatives 449
Labour 44

Glastonbury: (previously. LD)

LD 882
Reform 523
Conservatives 506
Green 480
Labour 35

2 excellent Liberal Democrat councillors will be joining the team!

tonys2009.bsky.social @tonys2009.bsky.social · 1d

And yet there are people out there saying that they agree with plans to provide an insurance based healthcare system in the UK. Madness!

tonys2009.bsky.social @tonys2009.bsky.social · 3d

Inevitably, the directors would insist on outsourcing various parts of the IT.

In each case, downtime increased, despite the company paying more for the service.

The reality is that when you have well trained, motivated staff, they are better than those working for large conglomerates.

tonys2009.bsky.social @tonys2009.bsky.social · 3d

A couple of the key considerations; security, continuity / resilience, recovery planning.

We never quite reached the golden "5 9s", but on the budget the company's allowed, we managed to achieve 4 9s. (About 90 minutes downtime per year)

When things went wrong, we were on it immediately.

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tonys2009.bsky.social @tonys2009.bsky.social · 3d

I've set-up & managed the IT for a number of SMEs.

Most of the work was done in-house. I trained the IT staff & allowed them to go on courses, plus gave them scope to practice.

In each case, dragging the company (sometimes kicking & screaming) into the 21st century.

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tonys2009.bsky.social @tonys2009.bsky.social · 3d

Now showing 59% for yes.

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tonys2009.bsky.social @tonys2009.bsky.social · 4d

Just finished reading the Kindle version of Baby's Breath. Really enjoyed it.

I'll be doing a review on Amazon at some point, but just getting over the holiday.

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tonys2009.bsky.social @tonys2009.bsky.social · 4d

Yes, that was my point. Nature can recover if it is allowed. But when they choose to use such artificial methods as part of their farming practices, it really doesn't give the opportunity.

tonys2009.bsky.social @tonys2009.bsky.social · 5d

Gambling is a tax on poverty.

Gambling is like an addiction.

Gambling destroys lives.

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tonys2009.bsky.social @tonys2009.bsky.social · 5d

A piece of prose on a whiteboard, explaining why you should give blood.

"When you give blood & platelets, you give another birthday,
another anniversary,
another day at the beach,
another night under the stars,
another talk with a friend,
another laugh,
another hug,
another chance ...

THANK YOU!"

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tonys2009.bsky.social @tonys2009.bsky.social · 5d

In 2014, when the floods happened, a lot of wildlife perished. As the water receded, there were huge flocks of seabirds, foraging on the free buffet.

We didn't expect it to recover for years.

But just 6 months later, loads of invertebrate, small mammals & small birds.

Just give nature a chance.

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Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 7d

Over 170,000 children living in temporary accommodation is a national disgrace. Children need safe, warm, stable homes to thrive - when will Labour grasp the nettle on this?

We need to unfreeze the local housing allowance and seriously invest in social housing, now.

Screenshot of an article headline which reads "Number of children living in temporary housing could 'fill both Wembley Stadium and Twickenham'
More than 172,000 children are now living in temporary housing across England, in what is described as a "humanitarian crisis"

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Chaminda Jayanetti @cjayanetti.bsky.social · 7d

"There is no universe in which Sam Ashworth-Hayes – or any of Britain’s array of overpaid columnists, commentators and ideological wonks – is more valuable to this country than a care worker"

I wrote for @samfr.bsky.social's Substack on benefits and "contribution" samf.substack.com/p/the-someth...

The "something for nothing" myth

How should we value people's contribution to the country?

samf.substack.com

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tonys2009.bsky.social @tonys2009.bsky.social · 7d

Went back for permanent bridge; they've broken it!

Got to go back on Saturday.

tonys2009.bsky.social @tonys2009.bsky.social · 7d

Trying to cheer up SWMBO, because she got upset at the dentist.

Went into the jewellery, and we've chosen a ring. Waiting for it to be adjusted.

£608

😪😪😪😪😪

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tonys2009.bsky.social @tonys2009.bsky.social · 10d

Only slight problem; the anaesthetic is slowly wearing off, but my nose is still numb. It feels like I have a brick up one nostril!

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tonys2009.bsky.social @tonys2009.bsky.social · 10d

Unfortunately, I broke a tooth 10 years ago. The patch on it was good, but that came off.

I've just had the tooth removed, and prepped for a bridge.

One of best dental appointments I've ever had. Really good dentist, not much discomfort.

Back this afternoon for temp bridge.

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tonys2009.bsky.social @tonys2009.bsky.social · 10d

Who could have predicted that? (Oh yes, loads of us!)

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tonys2009.bsky.social @tonys2009.bsky.social · 10d

The face of hatred?

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(Wee G ) Wake Up Scotland @chaillich.bsky.social · 12d

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Good morning

Anyone or Party not prepared to reverse the harm caused by Brexit isn't fit to be in charge of a fecking poodle, let alone an economy.

Brexit, sold by morons, voted for by morons and maintained by morons 🙄

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tonys2009.bsky.social @tonys2009.bsky.social · 11d

Could have stopped after the fifth word ...

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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 14d

Eight Reform UK councils have indicated that they will raise council tax next year after struggling to find huge cuts in public spending.

That’s despite Reform UK flyers during the Local Elections criticising councils for doing just that.

Never trust a Reformer.

www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 14d

Our nation's federal employees are more than just numbers on a spreadsheet.

They make sure we have clean water.

They protect us from financial fraud.

They provide healthcare to our communities.

They make our government actually work for people.

Do not forget this.

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