Derek McKinnell
@derekmck.bsky.social
Recovering human, helping, music, photography, films, books, odd humour and mindfulness.
Massive volatility in S&P500 in the first hour. Sells seem to be absorbing lots of purchases.
April 7, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Massive volatility in S&P500 in the first hour. Sells seem to be absorbing lots of purchases.
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LOVELY service yesterday💟✝️
April 7, 2025 at 12:20 PM
LOVELY service yesterday💟✝️
I’m not particularly encouraged by this. Does VIX suggest more volatility ahead?
April 7, 2025 at 9:47 AM
I’m not particularly encouraged by this. Does VIX suggest more volatility ahead?
At $60per barrel “drill baby drill” oil doesn’t look so profitable.
April 7, 2025 at 9:45 AM
At $60per barrel “drill baby drill” oil doesn’t look so profitable.
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Montreal Street Art. #WeekMForMulticolored #WeekMForMulticoloured #AlphabetChallenge
📷©mfjphotography
📷©mfjphotography
March 30, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Montreal Street Art. #WeekMForMulticolored #WeekMForMulticoloured #AlphabetChallenge
📷©mfjphotography
📷©mfjphotography
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What Is It Like Living With Long COVID? (Nicole Pajer / AARP) — Thanks, Julie!
Living With Long COVID and Its Debilitating Symptoms
Plus, how to reduce your risk for the lingering condition
www.aarp.org
March 30, 2025 at 6:45 PM
What Is It Like Living With Long COVID? (Nicole Pajer / AARP) — Thanks, Julie!
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Neurocognitive symptoms of long covid are among the most common, affecting 18 to 36 percent of patients — and among the most devastating. Many people have reported cognitive disabilities, with some having to stop working.
‘Something was wrong with my brain’: How covid leaves its mark on cognition
Five years after the pandemic began, the neurocognitive effects of long covid are numerous and troubling. And some may extend to people who quickly recovered.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Neurocognitive symptoms of long covid are among the most common, affecting 18 to 36 percent of patients — and among the most devastating. Many people have reported cognitive disabilities, with some having to stop working.
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Economists urge Rachel Reeves to bend fiscal rules instead of cutting welfare.
Govt doesn't want to tax the rich. But imposed two child benefit cap, cut winter fuel payments, froze income tax thresholds.
Can't rebuild without boosting purchasing power of the bottom 50%. Must redistribute.
Govt doesn't want to tax the rich. But imposed two child benefit cap, cut winter fuel payments, froze income tax thresholds.
Can't rebuild without boosting purchasing power of the bottom 50%. Must redistribute.
Economists urge Rachel Reeves to bend fiscal rules instead of cutting welfare
Calls for chancellor to exclude defence from rules or raise taxes in response to spending pressure at spring statement
www.theguardian.com
March 16, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Economists urge Rachel Reeves to bend fiscal rules instead of cutting welfare.
Govt doesn't want to tax the rich. But imposed two child benefit cap, cut winter fuel payments, froze income tax thresholds.
Can't rebuild without boosting purchasing power of the bottom 50%. Must redistribute.
Govt doesn't want to tax the rich. But imposed two child benefit cap, cut winter fuel payments, froze income tax thresholds.
Can't rebuild without boosting purchasing power of the bottom 50%. Must redistribute.
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Who's next? It could be you.
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
March 13, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Who's next? It could be you.
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
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I love this point on my walk up the Tor. Almost there! As St Michael's tower reaches up to the sky, the birds soar below and all is calm.
February 20, 2025 at 8:55 AM
I love this point on my walk up the Tor. Almost there! As St Michael's tower reaches up to the sky, the birds soar below and all is calm.
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'SLAPP' lawsuits are intended to do one thing - bully critics into silence.
When it comes to holding fossil fuel companies to account, we won't be bullied.
When it comes to holding fossil fuel companies to account, we won't be bullied.
Inside Greenpeace International’s legal fight against Big Oil’s bullying lawsuit - Greenpeace International
Bad news for bullies: Greenpeace International (GPI) initiated the first test of the European Union’s new anti-SLAPP Directive, a major step toward ending the practice of the courts being abused to si...
www.greenpeace.org
February 15, 2025 at 2:29 PM
'SLAPP' lawsuits are intended to do one thing - bully critics into silence.
When it comes to holding fossil fuel companies to account, we won't be bullied.
When it comes to holding fossil fuel companies to account, we won't be bullied.
“Crocs are up 21% in the pre-market…”
What devilry and wickedness is this?
What devilry and wickedness is this?
February 13, 2025 at 2:23 PM
“Crocs are up 21% in the pre-market…”
What devilry and wickedness is this?
What devilry and wickedness is this?
When was the last time you considered this? When was the last time you have yourself a pat on the back for how far you’ve come?
February 13, 2025 at 9:01 AM
When was the last time you considered this? When was the last time you have yourself a pat on the back for how far you’ve come?
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I think Angus missed me today.
February 11, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I think Angus missed me today.
This sign is obviously for the spaniels in the house…
February 11, 2025 at 7:27 PM
This sign is obviously for the spaniels in the house…
This I’ve found to be true…
February 11, 2025 at 7:25 PM
This I’ve found to be true…
…and try not to fall over😂
February 11, 2025 at 7:25 PM
…and try not to fall over😂
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