Jim Hughes
@sideshow-jim.bsky.social
#Radiographer by profession ☢️, Senior Lecturer by role 👨🏫, Analogue photographer by compulsion. 🎞️
All opinions my own
He / him.
Currently reading:
- A beginners guide to breaking and entering
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All opinions my own
He / him.
Currently reading:
- A beginners guide to breaking and entering
Mastodon lets you put custom categories in here...
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Jim Hughes
@sideshow-jim.bsky.social
· Oct 22
Just remembered, I could pin a post here.
Hello, I wrote a book on performing Radiography in Operating theatres/rooms, an area often overlooked in Radiography training.
Available now and fits in scrub pockets!
academic.oup.com/book/25205
#RadiographySky #Radiography
Hello, I wrote a book on performing Radiography in Operating theatres/rooms, an area often overlooked in Radiography training.
Available now and fits in scrub pockets!
academic.oup.com/book/25205
#RadiographySky #Radiography
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“The propagandist’s purpose is to make one set of people forget that certain other sets of people are human.”
Aldous Huxley.
Aldous Huxley.
November 27, 2025 at 12:56 PM
“The propagandist’s purpose is to make one set of people forget that certain other sets of people are human.”
Aldous Huxley.
Aldous Huxley.
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On Truss & Kwarteng in ‘22. Allister Heath, Telegraph: “the best budget I have ever heard a British chancellor deliver". Alex Brummer, Mail: “a genuine Tory package elbowing to one side the Treasury's fiscal conservatism".
These men will now be paid actual money for their analysis of today’s budget.
These men will now be paid actual money for their analysis of today’s budget.
November 26, 2025 at 4:32 PM
On Truss & Kwarteng in ‘22. Allister Heath, Telegraph: “the best budget I have ever heard a British chancellor deliver". Alex Brummer, Mail: “a genuine Tory package elbowing to one side the Treasury's fiscal conservatism".
These men will now be paid actual money for their analysis of today’s budget.
These men will now be paid actual money for their analysis of today’s budget.
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I am currently, because I know how to enjoy a Saturday morning, writing some guidance for people on filling this consultation in. As I do several things are highly apparent. Before I go through them though I don't want this to put people off of filling it in. It is important to do so nonetheless. 1/
Government has today published its consultation into "earned settlement", the forward alone contains a hot mess of misrepresentation of the current system by the Home Secretary. I would strongly urge anyone affected by the current system to respond.
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691edd...
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691edd...
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
November 22, 2025 at 8:57 AM
I am currently, because I know how to enjoy a Saturday morning, writing some guidance for people on filling this consultation in. As I do several things are highly apparent. Before I go through them though I don't want this to put people off of filling it in. It is important to do so nonetheless. 1/
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movie posters featuring the muppets: thread
November 22, 2025 at 1:49 PM
movie posters featuring the muppets: thread
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Ok when someone says "men, reach out to people" what that DOESN'T mean is "wait until you're nearly dying of it, and then do a colossal no hold ls barred emergency trauma dump on someone that you've got no idea is barely surviving whatever horrific shit they are also dealing with right now, >>
November 19, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Ok when someone says "men, reach out to people" what that DOESN'T mean is "wait until you're nearly dying of it, and then do a colossal no hold ls barred emergency trauma dump on someone that you've got no idea is barely surviving whatever horrific shit they are also dealing with right now, >>
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November 19, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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Oh hey, I found the war on christmas
"Agencies within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, including ICE, ERO, and CBP intend to implement a comprehensive plan to target Spanish-speaking churches across the country during the upcoming holiday season between Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, and Christmas, Dec. 25."
Exclusive: Trump DHS Plans Immigration Raids on Churches Over Holidays
The Trump Dept. of Homeland Security is briefing federal agencies on plans for immigration enforcement operations inside churches over holidays.
thisweekinworcester.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Oh hey, I found the war on christmas
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Crash cart vs MRI scanner (hint: the MRI *always* wins these).
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8DTTLWE/
#MRI #MRIsafety
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8DTTLWE/
#MRI #MRIsafety
I don’t think that’s what they meant by “crash cart”! 😳 #MRI #MRIsafety #radiology #patientsafety #accident
TikTok video by Tobias Gilk
www.tiktok.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Crash cart vs MRI scanner (hint: the MRI *always* wins these).
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8DTTLWE/
#MRI #MRIsafety
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8DTTLWE/
#MRI #MRIsafety
I'd like to see the BBC get a 2 hour slot where they're held to the standards of Fleet street rather than their own impartiality rules.
2 hours of openly vitriolic reporting and commentary against their enemies or anyone they've taken against.
None of the HIGNFY smug satire, actual venom.
2 hours of openly vitriolic reporting and commentary against their enemies or anyone they've taken against.
None of the HIGNFY smug satire, actual venom.
November 15, 2025 at 7:27 PM
I'd like to see the BBC get a 2 hour slot where they're held to the standards of Fleet street rather than their own impartiality rules.
2 hours of openly vitriolic reporting and commentary against their enemies or anyone they've taken against.
None of the HIGNFY smug satire, actual venom.
2 hours of openly vitriolic reporting and commentary against their enemies or anyone they've taken against.
None of the HIGNFY smug satire, actual venom.
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You can disagree and argue as much as you like but the point of evaluating something scientifically is that not every statement should be given equal credence because evidence matters
JD Vance: "Science as practiced in its best form is that if you disagree with it, then you ought to criticize it and you ought to argue against it."
November 13, 2025 at 7:36 PM
You can disagree and argue as much as you like but the point of evaluating something scientifically is that not every statement should be given equal credence because evidence matters
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Indeed. And remarkably, the guy who oversaw most of that destruction, and who unforgivably blamed the consequences on staff (when he wasn’t blaming patients) has since reinvented himself as some kind of wise, avuncular elder, wheeled on by the BBC to chin scratch about patient safety (yes, Hunt)
I can remember when it was a scandal if the 18 weeks wait figure dropped below 95%. It was only about 10-12 years ago.
The collapse in NHS performance under the last government was truly staggering, and went well beyond the pandemic.
The collapse in NHS performance under the last government was truly staggering, and went well beyond the pandemic.
New NHS England stats, via NHS Confederation:
"The total waiting list for procedures and appointments has dropped to 7.39 million in September, down from 7.41 million in August.
"The proportion of people waiting less than 18 weeks for care stood at 61.8% in September, up from 61.0% in August."
"The total waiting list for procedures and appointments has dropped to 7.39 million in September, down from 7.41 million in August.
"The proportion of people waiting less than 18 weeks for care stood at 61.8% in September, up from 61.0% in August."
November 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Indeed. And remarkably, the guy who oversaw most of that destruction, and who unforgivably blamed the consequences on staff (when he wasn’t blaming patients) has since reinvented himself as some kind of wise, avuncular elder, wheeled on by the BBC to chin scratch about patient safety (yes, Hunt)
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This list was 1484 long this morning
docs.google.com/document/u/1...
Trump's spiritual advisor is number 1313. He's in prison for raping a 12 year old girl
www.bbc.com/news/article...
The TDS guy is number 1381
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Epstein List Feature Creep continues.
docs.google.com/document/u/1...
Trump's spiritual advisor is number 1313. He's in prison for raping a 12 year old girl
www.bbc.com/news/article...
The TDS guy is number 1381
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Epstein List Feature Creep continues.
#RightWingSexualPredators
docs.google.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:27 PM
This list was 1484 long this morning
docs.google.com/document/u/1...
Trump's spiritual advisor is number 1313. He's in prison for raping a 12 year old girl
www.bbc.com/news/article...
The TDS guy is number 1381
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Epstein List Feature Creep continues.
docs.google.com/document/u/1...
Trump's spiritual advisor is number 1313. He's in prison for raping a 12 year old girl
www.bbc.com/news/article...
The TDS guy is number 1381
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Epstein List Feature Creep continues.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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"Yorkshire Water was privatised in 1989 under the Water Act, launched debt-free and promoted as the start of a new, efficient era.
What followed was anything but. Today, the company carries almost £7bn in debt. Our rivers are polluted, our bills keep rising, and we’re told to pay still more..."
What followed was anything but. Today, the company carries almost £7bn in debt. Our rivers are polluted, our bills keep rising, and we’re told to pay still more..."
Yorkshire Water: it’s time to end the rip-off
Handing the company back to local people would return both control and value to those who need it most
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 7:58 AM
"Yorkshire Water was privatised in 1989 under the Water Act, launched debt-free and promoted as the start of a new, efficient era.
What followed was anything but. Today, the company carries almost £7bn in debt. Our rivers are polluted, our bills keep rising, and we’re told to pay still more..."
What followed was anything but. Today, the company carries almost £7bn in debt. Our rivers are polluted, our bills keep rising, and we’re told to pay still more..."
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Our President, Dr Ian Higginson, responds to the findings of the corridor care report published by the APPG on Emergency Care, complied by RCEM.
Read his full response here: rcem.ac.uk/press-releas...
Read his full response here: rcem.ac.uk/press-releas...
November 10, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Our President, Dr Ian Higginson, responds to the findings of the corridor care report published by the APPG on Emergency Care, complied by RCEM.
Read his full response here: rcem.ac.uk/press-releas...
Read his full response here: rcem.ac.uk/press-releas...
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The CURRENT sitting MP for Clacton earns £511,000 as a presenter for GB News and took £281,000 as a brand ambassador for Direct Bullion.
So maybe sit this one out, you rancid herring.
So maybe sit this one out, you rancid herring.
November 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The CURRENT sitting MP for Clacton earns £511,000 as a presenter for GB News and took £281,000 as a brand ambassador for Direct Bullion.
So maybe sit this one out, you rancid herring.
So maybe sit this one out, you rancid herring.
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@youknowlydia.bsky.social's longest ever article drops today. It's got romance, capes, fire dragons, duels for body parts, and a lot of welding. I mean, there's so much welding. There's foot welding! It's TikTok's Emperor of Welding, and it's FREE! 1900hotdog.com/2025/11/lear...
November 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
@youknowlydia.bsky.social's longest ever article drops today. It's got romance, capes, fire dragons, duels for body parts, and a lot of welding. I mean, there's so much welding. There's foot welding! It's TikTok's Emperor of Welding, and it's FREE! 1900hotdog.com/2025/11/lear...
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The blazing cowardice of the centre-right:
“Men go through life telling themselves a moment must come when they will show what they're made of. And the moment comes, and they do show. And they spend the rest of their days explaining that was neither the moment nor the true self.”
Shirley Hazzard
“Men go through life telling themselves a moment must come when they will show what they're made of. And the moment comes, and they do show. And they spend the rest of their days explaining that was neither the moment nor the true self.”
Shirley Hazzard
no matter what the circumstances, democrats are always saving their energy for a mythical future situation where they will do something good
November 10, 2025 at 9:17 AM
The blazing cowardice of the centre-right:
“Men go through life telling themselves a moment must come when they will show what they're made of. And the moment comes, and they do show. And they spend the rest of their days explaining that was neither the moment nor the true self.”
Shirley Hazzard
“Men go through life telling themselves a moment must come when they will show what they're made of. And the moment comes, and they do show. And they spend the rest of their days explaining that was neither the moment nor the true self.”
Shirley Hazzard
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Tech guys six months ago: haha yes we’re cutting all this WASTEFUL spending by eliminating medical research and USAID
Tech guys now: yes I think taxpayers will be excited to bailout my non consensual pornography machine
Tech guys now: yes I think taxpayers will be excited to bailout my non consensual pornography machine
November 8, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Tech guys six months ago: haha yes we’re cutting all this WASTEFUL spending by eliminating medical research and USAID
Tech guys now: yes I think taxpayers will be excited to bailout my non consensual pornography machine
Tech guys now: yes I think taxpayers will be excited to bailout my non consensual pornography machine
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A Sharon Begley byline, almost 5 years after her death.
Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written."
Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating.
🧪🧬🧫
Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written."
Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating.
🧪🧬🧫
James Watson, dead at 97, was a scientific legend and a pariah among his peers
James Watson, the co-discoverer of the structure of DNA who died Thursday at 97, was a scientific legend and a pariah among his peers.
www.statnews.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:39 PM
A Sharon Begley byline, almost 5 years after her death.
Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written."
Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating.
🧪🧬🧫
Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written."
Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating.
🧪🧬🧫
For #WorldRadiographyDay , why not buy someone a nice book?
Just remembered, I could pin a post here.
Hello, I wrote a book on performing Radiography in Operating theatres/rooms, an area often overlooked in Radiography training.
Available now and fits in scrub pockets!
academic.oup.com/book/25205
#RadiographySky #Radiography
Hello, I wrote a book on performing Radiography in Operating theatres/rooms, an area often overlooked in Radiography training.
Available now and fits in scrub pockets!
academic.oup.com/book/25205
#RadiographySky #Radiography
November 8, 2025 at 2:09 PM
For #WorldRadiographyDay , why not buy someone a nice book?
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🎉 Today, we’re celebrating our brilliant 2️⃣8️⃣0️⃣+ #radiographers at King’s.
Katie Fordyce, Clinical Specialist Radiographer at King's, said:
💬 "Each day is rewarding in helping and assisting patients, providing support and care."
#TeamKings #WorldRadiographyDay
Katie Fordyce, Clinical Specialist Radiographer at King's, said:
💬 "Each day is rewarding in helping and assisting patients, providing support and care."
#TeamKings #WorldRadiographyDay
November 8, 2025 at 11:14 AM
🎉 Today, we’re celebrating our brilliant 2️⃣8️⃣0️⃣+ #radiographers at King’s.
Katie Fordyce, Clinical Specialist Radiographer at King's, said:
💬 "Each day is rewarding in helping and assisting patients, providing support and care."
#TeamKings #WorldRadiographyDay
Katie Fordyce, Clinical Specialist Radiographer at King's, said:
💬 "Each day is rewarding in helping and assisting patients, providing support and care."
#TeamKings #WorldRadiographyDay
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Happy #WorldRadiographyDay 2025 from UHS💙
Thank you to every #radiographer who gives their all for patients, colleagues and our profession. Proud to stand alongside such skilled and compassionate people every day.
#WRD2025 #ProudToBeARadiographer #MedicalImaging
Thank you to every #radiographer who gives their all for patients, colleagues and our profession. Proud to stand alongside such skilled and compassionate people every day.
#WRD2025 #ProudToBeARadiographer #MedicalImaging
November 8, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Happy #WorldRadiographyDay 2025 from UHS💙
Thank you to every #radiographer who gives their all for patients, colleagues and our profession. Proud to stand alongside such skilled and compassionate people every day.
#WRD2025 #ProudToBeARadiographer #MedicalImaging
Thank you to every #radiographer who gives their all for patients, colleagues and our profession. Proud to stand alongside such skilled and compassionate people every day.
#WRD2025 #ProudToBeARadiographer #MedicalImaging
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Nintendo Gamma Boy
November 8, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Nintendo Gamma Boy
Briefly-very-busy town
The diagram for what Palantir does is like if Richard Scarry got super paranoid and did an Apocalypse picture book
November 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Briefly-very-busy town