Frank
@newgeoffrey.bsky.social
Retired surgeon. Don’t give medical advice under any circumstances so don’t ask. Late starter on the piano. Interested in medical matters, anything science, music, politics. Oh, and cats I suppose. On the right wing of the Labour Party.
@cillacat.bsky.social I used to sneer at people who posted pics of their cats. Then a couple of rescues acquired us and things have changed a bit.
November 11, 2025 at 6:02 PM
@cillacat.bsky.social I used to sneer at people who posted pics of their cats. Then a couple of rescues acquired us and things have changed a bit.
@lydiam.bsky.social And seeing you’re interested in cats, this is Moonlight. She has a piano sonata named after her.
November 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM
@lydiam.bsky.social And seeing you’re interested in cats, this is Moonlight. She has a piano sonata named after her.
This is a brilliant bit of photography www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
Red kite filmed mid-flight by drone over Norfolk countryside
The bird of prey, filmed from a safe distance, is seen gliding effortlessly over the fields.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:38 PM
This is a brilliant bit of photography www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
At least two of my friends have Seasonal Affective Disirder, and it can be quite debilitating. So do consider whether your “winter blues” might be a bit more than that. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Three easy ways to help you beat the winter blues
It's easy to feel gloomy in winter, but here are three ways to help you manage the darker days and even embrace them.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM
At least two of my friends have Seasonal Affective Disirder, and it can be quite debilitating. So do consider whether your “winter blues” might be a bit more than that. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Go figure. 🤨
‘Acetaminophen use during pregnancy not clearly linked to autism, ADHD: Review’
“Taking acetaminophen during pregnancy is not clearly linked to autism or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, a new review finds.”
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‘Acetaminophen use during pregnancy not clearly linked to autism, ADHD: Review’
“Taking acetaminophen during pregnancy is not clearly linked to autism or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, a new review finds.”
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Acetaminophen use during pregnancy not clearly linked to autism, ADHD: Review
Taking acetaminophen during pregnancy is not clearly linked to autism or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, a new analysis finds.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Go figure. 🤨
‘Acetaminophen use during pregnancy not clearly linked to autism, ADHD: Review’
“Taking acetaminophen during pregnancy is not clearly linked to autism or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, a new review finds.”
abcnews.go.com/Health/aceta...
‘Acetaminophen use during pregnancy not clearly linked to autism, ADHD: Review’
“Taking acetaminophen during pregnancy is not clearly linked to autism or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, a new review finds.”
abcnews.go.com/Health/aceta...
If you think Mars is a challenging destination, it’s got nothing on Venus. Let’s hope this probe doesn’t get defunded @nasaspaceflight.com science.nasa.gov/mission/davi...
DAVINCI - NASA Science
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November 10, 2025 at 9:39 AM
If you think Mars is a challenging destination, it’s got nothing on Venus. Let’s hope this probe doesn’t get defunded @nasaspaceflight.com science.nasa.gov/mission/davi...
Trump, via his representatives on Earth, has got the Director of the BBC fired for something the MAGA rumour mills do every minute of every hour of every day.
November 10, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Trump, via his representatives on Earth, has got the Director of the BBC fired for something the MAGA rumour mills do every minute of every hour of every day.
@gentshutterbug.bsky.social I haven’t used a film camera for 20 yrs. but film is still available in most formats in 🇬🇧. Apart from Kodachrome, which had the best colours 😰.
November 9, 2025 at 3:04 PM
@gentshutterbug.bsky.social I haven’t used a film camera for 20 yrs. but film is still available in most formats in 🇬🇧. Apart from Kodachrome, which had the best colours 😰.
Obviously we need to shoot them down. When Russia complains we can say “How could these possibly be yours, Vlad? The Kremlin has denied it and we always believe everything they say”. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK military to help protect Belgium after drone incursions
Sir Richard Knighton, the UK military chief, says his Belgian counterpart asked for assistance this week in the form of UK personnel and equipment.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Obviously we need to shoot them down. When Russia complains we can say “How could these possibly be yours, Vlad? The Kremlin has denied it and we always believe everything they say”. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
@guitarnut.bsky.social Followed you back because your profile looks interesting. You’ll get science, classical music, a little astronomy and ascerbic political assertions. Oh, and cats. Let’s not forget cats.
November 8, 2025 at 8:46 PM
@guitarnut.bsky.social Followed you back because your profile looks interesting. You’ll get science, classical music, a little astronomy and ascerbic political assertions. Oh, and cats. Let’s not forget cats.
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One of the first watercolour portraits that I did. My niece's cat Molly. A gentle soul!
#cats #catsofbluesky #TGIF #art #petportraits #watercolours #paintings
#cats #catsofbluesky #TGIF #art #petportraits #watercolours #paintings
November 7, 2025 at 3:17 PM
One of the first watercolour portraits that I did. My niece's cat Molly. A gentle soul!
#cats #catsofbluesky #TGIF #art #petportraits #watercolours #paintings
#cats #catsofbluesky #TGIF #art #petportraits #watercolours #paintings
I can remember when £74m was a fortune. Now it’s just a hole in the pocket. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Government recovers £74m from asylum hotel firms
The amount recouped remains a small percentage of the overall cost of asylum accommodation.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:32 AM
I can remember when £74m was a fortune. Now it’s just a hole in the pocket. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Charles wearing the uniform of Admiral of the Fleet, I see. That would give him the authority to give Andrew the push. He’s only a Vice Admiral. But not for long. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
David Beckham receives knighthood for services to football and British society
Former England captain David Beckham received a knighthood at Windsor Castle for his services to football and British society.
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November 4, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Charles wearing the uniform of Admiral of the Fleet, I see. That would give him the authority to give Andrew the push. He’s only a Vice Admiral. But not for long. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
That’s cutting it pretty fine. I thought they were never going to turn them on.
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Oxford Street's Christmas lights switched on by Vanessa Williams
Oxford Street kicked-off London's festive season as The Devil Wears Prada star Vanessa Williams flipped the switch to light up the West End.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:55 AM
That’s cutting it pretty fine. I thought they were never going to turn them on.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
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Let’s just wait for the psychiatric assessment of the perpetrator before scoring political points about knife crime, shall we? www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c9...
'Heroic' train worker 'critical but stable' after knife attack, says transport secretary
After seeing CCTV, the police say the worker's actions
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November 3, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Let’s just wait for the psychiatric assessment of the perpetrator before scoring political points about knife crime, shall we? www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c9...
Further proof, if it’s needed, that we desperately need HS2 to replace the Victorian railway line that is WCML. But it ain’t gonna happen in my lifetime 😳 www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cz...
Major incident declared as train derails in Cumbria, but no injuries reported
Avanti West Coast says:
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November 3, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Further proof, if it’s needed, that we desperately need HS2 to replace the Victorian railway line that is WCML. But it ain’t gonna happen in my lifetime 😳 www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cz...
This is exactly the advice my hygienist gives me. He doesn’t mention fluidisation of water supplies, which RFK Jr is trying to ban in 🇺🇸 despite scientific proof that it reduces rates of decay and is perfectly safe www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Why brushing teeth twice a day is not always best and other myths busted
According to dental experts, even the most diligent brushers might be making a few mistakes.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:35 AM
This is exactly the advice my hygienist gives me. He doesn’t mention fluidisation of water supplies, which RFK Jr is trying to ban in 🇺🇸 despite scientific proof that it reduces rates of decay and is perfectly safe www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Hmm. Nice picture of Andrew wearing the uniform of a Royal Navy Captain? Well done BBC www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
King wants Andrew to lose last military title, minister says
Defence Secretary John Healy says King Charles has "indicated that's what he wishes".
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November 2, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Hmm. Nice picture of Andrew wearing the uniform of a Royal Navy Captain? Well done BBC www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Spotted outside Pizza Express in Woking…
November 1, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Spotted outside Pizza Express in Woking…
The piss artist formerly known as “Prince”
October 30, 2025 at 7:35 PM
The piss artist formerly known as “Prince”
Oh for goodness’ sake
October 29, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Oh for goodness’ sake
@gilesmacdonogh.bsky.social Thankyou for following me back. You’ll get science, astronomy, ascerbic political comments and some historical comments. Oh, and the occasional cat.
October 28, 2025 at 4:55 PM
@gilesmacdonogh.bsky.social Thankyou for following me back. You’ll get science, astronomy, ascerbic political comments and some historical comments. Oh, and the occasional cat.
Well that’s that, then. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...
Israel PM Netanyahu orders military to immediately strike Gaza - live updates
It comes as Israel says a coffin handed over by Hamas on Monday did not contain the body of another deceased hostage.
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October 28, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Well that’s that, then. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...
Sad news
Prunella Scales, 22 June 1932 - 28 October 2025. One of the great talents, over a career spanning more than 70 years. Unforgettable in Fawlty Towers, of course, but so, so much more than that. We will miss you, dear Prunella.
October 28, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Sad news
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I received an email today from a woman who believes that the MMR vaccine caused her daughter’s multiple sclerosis.
Given my own personal experience with MS, I have looked into this.
There is no association between MMR vaccine and MS; in fact, the study below suggests that MMR may be protective.
Given my own personal experience with MS, I have looked into this.
There is no association between MMR vaccine and MS; in fact, the study below suggests that MMR may be protective.
A large case-control study on vaccination as risk factor for multiple sclerosis - PubMed
Results of the present study do not reveal vaccination to be a risk factor for MS. On the contrary, they consistently suggest that vaccination is associated with a lower likelihood of being diagnosed with MS within the next 5 years. Whether this is a protective effect needs to be addressed by future …
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
October 27, 2025 at 9:26 PM
I received an email today from a woman who believes that the MMR vaccine caused her daughter’s multiple sclerosis.
Given my own personal experience with MS, I have looked into this.
There is no association between MMR vaccine and MS; in fact, the study below suggests that MMR may be protective.
Given my own personal experience with MS, I have looked into this.
There is no association between MMR vaccine and MS; in fact, the study below suggests that MMR may be protective.