Stevie Blain
@steviestarvoyager.bsky.social
Loves Exploration (The journey is the only true destination) History, Reading, Rugby, Current affairs and British Politics. Works in the Public Sector. Always ready to go out there, ‘beyond the blue mountains barred with snow’ all posts are my own view.
A great read very entertaining . I love the historical and movie references..
A look back at the Sharks and a look forward at the Bulls. A mention of Die Hard and James Lang, possibly unrelated.
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Edinburgh v Sharks 18/4/25
Fish Food or Shark Fin Soup
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April 17, 2025 at 7:34 PM
A great read very entertaining . I love the historical and movie references..
I always find Sandys match reports and previews erudite and compelling reading.
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Edinburgh V Dragons 28/3/25
Here Be Learnings
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March 29, 2025 at 6:01 AM
I always find Sandys match reports and previews erudite and compelling reading.
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As America reverts to a more distant historic strategic posture then we must revert to ours. Defending our island by building alliances with friends on the continent to defeat those who seek to dominate us.
We’ve done it for 500 years. We’ve got this.
We’ve done it for 500 years. We’ve got this.
March 1, 2025 at 11:48 AM
As America reverts to a more distant historic strategic posture then we must revert to ours. Defending our island by building alliances with friends on the continent to defeat those who seek to dominate us.
We’ve done it for 500 years. We’ve got this.
We’ve done it for 500 years. We’ve got this.
Munster v Edinburgh 28/2/25
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Munster v Edinburgh 28/2/25
The Tenth Circle
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February 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Munster v Edinburgh 28/2/25
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Clovers v Edinburgh Women 11/1/25
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Clovers v Edinburgh Women 11/1/25
A new challenge
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February 20, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Clovers v Edinburgh Women 11/1/25
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Edinburgh Women v Gwalia Lightning 26/01/25
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Edinburgh Women v Gwalia Lightning 26/01/25
Bouncebackability is a Virtue
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February 20, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Edinburgh Women v Gwalia Lightning 26/01/25
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Glasgow Warriors v Edinburgh Women 15/02/25
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Glasgow Warriors v Edinburgh Women 15/02/25
Mates along the M8
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February 20, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Glasgow Warriors v Edinburgh Women 15/02/25
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Edinburgh v Zebre Parma 14/2/2025
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Edinburgh v Zebre Parma 14/2/2025
It was just that the time was wrong.....
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February 20, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Edinburgh v Zebre Parma 14/2/2025
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The language politicians use in these times has to be tempered. I always thought that many used extremist language to make ‘their name and fame’ by stirring up passionate feelings of frustration,hate, and envy. Fortunes made through discord. Terrible thank you @danirowley.bsky.social
I once interrupted Michael Gove during a big speech from the dispatch box in Parliament. The Speaker was angry because it wasn’t actually a point of order. I did it because his speech was dangerous, designed to stoke anger and hate, which often lead to violence. This needs to be taken seriously.
Politicians’ ‘inflammatory language’ part of failure to tackle extremism, report finds
December 11, 2024 at 8:59 AM
The language politicians use in these times has to be tempered. I always thought that many used extremist language to make ‘their name and fame’ by stirring up passionate feelings of frustration,hate, and envy. Fortunes made through discord. Terrible thank you @danirowley.bsky.social
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Today is #ChampionsDay! 🏆🎉 In workplaces across the country, we’ll be celebrating the incredible contributions that local government workers make to their communities.
Nominate a local service champion in your area ⏩ https://unsn.uk/champions
Nominate a local service champion in your area ⏩ https://unsn.uk/champions
December 5, 2024 at 8:06 AM
Today is #ChampionsDay! 🏆🎉 In workplaces across the country, we’ll be celebrating the incredible contributions that local government workers make to their communities.
Nominate a local service champion in your area ⏩ https://unsn.uk/champions
Nominate a local service champion in your area ⏩ https://unsn.uk/champions
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Pleased the Scottish Govt have listened to @trussellscot.bsky.social & End Child Poverty coalition campaigners and will use their powers to scrap the cruel two child cap.
Hopefully the UK child poverty review will recommend scrapping the cap across the UK!
Hopefully the UK child poverty review will recommend scrapping the cap across the UK!
December 4, 2024 at 4:40 PM
Pleased the Scottish Govt have listened to @trussellscot.bsky.social & End Child Poverty coalition campaigners and will use their powers to scrap the cruel two child cap.
Hopefully the UK child poverty review will recommend scrapping the cap across the UK!
Hopefully the UK child poverty review will recommend scrapping the cap across the UK!
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November 28, 2024 at 4:54 PM
November 28, 2024 at 3:58 PM
FEED THE WORLD.
ITS NOT ROCKET SCIENCE. ITS 2024. WE CAN RECOVER AND REUSE SPACECRAFT.. LETS FEED THE WORLD AND SAVE OUR TERRESTRIAL HOME. THATS A DREAM THAT BELONGS TO ALL OF US!
ITS NOT ROCKET SCIENCE. ITS 2024. WE CAN RECOVER AND REUSE SPACECRAFT.. LETS FEED THE WORLD AND SAVE OUR TERRESTRIAL HOME. THATS A DREAM THAT BELONGS TO ALL OF US!
November 25, 2024 at 11:19 PM
FEED THE WORLD.
ITS NOT ROCKET SCIENCE. ITS 2024. WE CAN RECOVER AND REUSE SPACECRAFT.. LETS FEED THE WORLD AND SAVE OUR TERRESTRIAL HOME. THATS A DREAM THAT BELONGS TO ALL OF US!
ITS NOT ROCKET SCIENCE. ITS 2024. WE CAN RECOVER AND REUSE SPACECRAFT.. LETS FEED THE WORLD AND SAVE OUR TERRESTRIAL HOME. THATS A DREAM THAT BELONGS TO ALL OF US!
To think that mankind has only been present on Earth/Gaia for 2.8 - 3 Million Years and recorded history is roughly 5,000 years. What proportion of our History has been lost and is waiting to be discovered again?
Blows my mind that Tacitus’ Annals only survived thanks to a single manuscript. Or rather two. The only copy of the first half was saved in a monastery in Germany and the only copy of the second half was in Monte Cassino. That’s how fine the thread that links us to our history.
November 25, 2024 at 11:14 PM
To think that mankind has only been present on Earth/Gaia for 2.8 - 3 Million Years and recorded history is roughly 5,000 years. What proportion of our History has been lost and is waiting to be discovered again?
Edinburgh, a chilly winters day in November!
November 25, 2024 at 7:45 PM
Edinburgh, a chilly winters day in November!
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Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Nearly one in three women have experienced violence.
Violence against women and girls is one of the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violations in the world. There is #NoExcuse
Nearly one in three women have experienced violence.
Violence against women and girls is one of the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violations in the world. There is #NoExcuse
November 25, 2024 at 8:38 AM
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Nearly one in three women have experienced violence.
Violence against women and girls is one of the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violations in the world. There is #NoExcuse
Nearly one in three women have experienced violence.
Violence against women and girls is one of the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violations in the world. There is #NoExcuse
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#WhiteRibbonDay. Together we can prevent violence against women and girls.
November 25, 2024 at 9:06 AM
#WhiteRibbonDay. Together we can prevent violence against women and girls.