TheBossRoss
@thebossross.bsky.social
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Friendly & wordy. Work-from-home knitter. Kind, not stupid. Ally of decency.
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Team Science. Team Democracy. Team Diversity.
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Based in Germany. In love with Scotland. At home in more than one place.
Friendly & wordy. Work-from-home knitter. Kind, not stupid. Ally of decency.
***
Team Science. Team Democracy. Team Diversity.
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Based in Germany. In love with Scotland. At home in more than one place.
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TheBossRoss
@thebossross.bsky.social
· Apr 19
In country after country, far-right populists offer easy solutions to often non-existent crises, fuelling xenophobia, jealousy, rage for votes. Once in power, they (ab)use their position, serve themselves, & keep people angry while solving nothing. Those who have not yet realised this don't want to.
In his series 'Ratios', cartoonist Johan van Zanten shows proportions & magnitudes of real statistics - a cross of cartoon & infographic.
"Ratios: Climate scientists worldwide 2025"
"Ratios: Climate scientists worldwide 2025"
November 24, 2025 at 7:07 AM
In his series 'Ratios', cartoonist Johan van Zanten shows proportions & magnitudes of real statistics - a cross of cartoon & infographic.
"Ratios: Climate scientists worldwide 2025"
"Ratios: Climate scientists worldwide 2025"
November 24, 2025 at 6:31 AM
On Insta, there's a wonderful account called 'The Other British Museum'. It explains, explores all kinds of things round British life.
This, for example. Who founded WHSmith - & more interestingly, why?
Even everyday things around us have a (hi)story.
#GoodMorning, everyone.
This, for example. Who founded WHSmith - & more interestingly, why?
Even everyday things around us have a (hi)story.
#GoodMorning, everyone.
November 24, 2025 at 5:58 AM
On Insta, there's a wonderful account called 'The Other British Museum'. It explains, explores all kinds of things round British life.
This, for example. Who founded WHSmith - & more interestingly, why?
Even everyday things around us have a (hi)story.
#GoodMorning, everyone.
This, for example. Who founded WHSmith - & more interestingly, why?
Even everyday things around us have a (hi)story.
#GoodMorning, everyone.
Today's random #German word of the day is this.
📢 m.dict.cc/deutsch-engl...
It's got one of those challenging 'ch' sounds. Check out the link for how to say it (Halmafelix is best) and give it a go!
#LearnALanguage
📢 m.dict.cc/deutsch-engl...
It's got one of those challenging 'ch' sounds. Check out the link for how to say it (Halmafelix is best) and give it a go!
#LearnALanguage
November 24, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Today's random #German word of the day is this.
📢 m.dict.cc/deutsch-engl...
It's got one of those challenging 'ch' sounds. Check out the link for how to say it (Halmafelix is best) and give it a go!
#LearnALanguage
📢 m.dict.cc/deutsch-engl...
It's got one of those challenging 'ch' sounds. Check out the link for how to say it (Halmafelix is best) and give it a go!
#LearnALanguage
Just seen. One example of many. Pls, if you have a source, link it. We'd rightly question every media outlet that publishes claims such as this w/o naming the source, & it isn't ok on socials either.
Check *everything*.
Just because someone's on 'your' side, doesn't mean it's true.
/1
Check *everything*.
Just because someone's on 'your' side, doesn't mean it's true.
/1
November 24, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Just seen. One example of many. Pls, if you have a source, link it. We'd rightly question every media outlet that publishes claims such as this w/o naming the source, & it isn't ok on socials either.
Check *everything*.
Just because someone's on 'your' side, doesn't mean it's true.
/1
Check *everything*.
Just because someone's on 'your' side, doesn't mean it's true.
/1
Twig reading Charlie Kirk quotes to Republican Members of Congress in their own offices.
Her energy and courage are absolutely amazing. No aggression, just pure assertion. She's boss.
[Posted on Insta on 22 Nov]
Her energy and courage are absolutely amazing. No aggression, just pure assertion. She's boss.
[Posted on Insta on 22 Nov]
November 24, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Twig reading Charlie Kirk quotes to Republican Members of Congress in their own offices.
Her energy and courage are absolutely amazing. No aggression, just pure assertion. She's boss.
[Posted on Insta on 22 Nov]
Her energy and courage are absolutely amazing. No aggression, just pure assertion. She's boss.
[Posted on Insta on 22 Nov]
"Chat GPT, is it true that nearly half of your answers are flawed?"
"But that would be over 80 percent!"
"But that would be over 80 percent!"
November 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM
"Chat GPT, is it true that nearly half of your answers are flawed?"
"But that would be over 80 percent!"
"But that would be over 80 percent!"
At the end of what we call 'Totensonntag' (the last Sunday before Advent when we commemorate our dead), the Christmas season begins.
Time to bring out the handmade advent calendar with 24 crocheted bags & cords.
#ThatTimeOfYear 🎄
Time to bring out the handmade advent calendar with 24 crocheted bags & cords.
#ThatTimeOfYear 🎄
November 23, 2025 at 4:46 PM
At the end of what we call 'Totensonntag' (the last Sunday before Advent when we commemorate our dead), the Christmas season begins.
Time to bring out the handmade advent calendar with 24 crocheted bags & cords.
#ThatTimeOfYear 🎄
Time to bring out the handmade advent calendar with 24 crocheted bags & cords.
#ThatTimeOfYear 🎄
‘Arabic numerals’
Seriously? How many times!?
For heaven's sake, Europe has been using them since the 10th century.
(And it feels like populist charlatans have been using them to stir up xenophobia ever since.)
Seriously? How many times!?
For heaven's sake, Europe has been using them since the 10th century.
(And it feels like populist charlatans have been using them to stir up xenophobia ever since.)
November 23, 2025 at 4:35 PM
‘Arabic numerals’
Seriously? How many times!?
For heaven's sake, Europe has been using them since the 10th century.
(And it feels like populist charlatans have been using them to stir up xenophobia ever since.)
Seriously? How many times!?
For heaven's sake, Europe has been using them since the 10th century.
(And it feels like populist charlatans have been using them to stir up xenophobia ever since.)
Excellent cartoon by Mars Riley.
Allow me to encourage all not to cut off cartoonists' signatures. Cartoons are literally their livelihood. We mostly get them for free. The minimum is to credit them. When you come across a cartoon wil/o credit, a quick reverse search often helps.
Allow me to encourage all not to cut off cartoonists' signatures. Cartoons are literally their livelihood. We mostly get them for free. The minimum is to credit them. When you come across a cartoon wil/o credit, a quick reverse search often helps.
November 23, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Excellent cartoon by Mars Riley.
Allow me to encourage all not to cut off cartoonists' signatures. Cartoons are literally their livelihood. We mostly get them for free. The minimum is to credit them. When you come across a cartoon wil/o credit, a quick reverse search often helps.
Allow me to encourage all not to cut off cartoonists' signatures. Cartoons are literally their livelihood. We mostly get them for free. The minimum is to credit them. When you come across a cartoon wil/o credit, a quick reverse search often helps.
Das 5. reichste Land der Welt* und beim #Klimaschutz auf Platz 22 und sinkend.
Super.
#Deutschland #CDU #SPD
[*Quelle: www.forbes.com/sites/lewisnunn/2025/08/14/the-worlds-50-richest-countries-2025-according-to-financial-experts]
Super.
#Deutschland #CDU #SPD
[*Quelle: www.forbes.com/sites/lewisnunn/2025/08/14/the-worlds-50-richest-countries-2025-according-to-financial-experts]
November 23, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Das 5. reichste Land der Welt* und beim #Klimaschutz auf Platz 22 und sinkend.
Super.
#Deutschland #CDU #SPD
[*Quelle: www.forbes.com/sites/lewisnunn/2025/08/14/the-worlds-50-richest-countries-2025-according-to-financial-experts]
Super.
#Deutschland #CDU #SPD
[*Quelle: www.forbes.com/sites/lewisnunn/2025/08/14/the-worlds-50-richest-countries-2025-according-to-financial-experts]
Yes. This makes sense.
One-man-think tank Anthony on MTG's resignation:
One-man-think tank Anthony on MTG's resignation:
November 23, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Yes. This makes sense.
One-man-think tank Anthony on MTG's resignation:
One-man-think tank Anthony on MTG's resignation:
"Mr Bond. I wasn't expecting you."
This Ralph Ruthe cartoon, a few years old now, is still brilliant.
This Ralph Ruthe cartoon, a few years old now, is still brilliant.
November 23, 2025 at 6:30 AM
"Mr Bond. I wasn't expecting you."
This Ralph Ruthe cartoon, a few years old now, is still brilliant.
This Ralph Ruthe cartoon, a few years old now, is still brilliant.
Oops.
Due to a technical malfunction, lawn mower 'Robby' wreaks havoc on this #football field. He's now been sent into hibernation, the text says.
Due to a technical malfunction, lawn mower 'Robby' wreaks havoc on this #football field. He's now been sent into hibernation, the text says.
November 23, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Oops.
Due to a technical malfunction, lawn mower 'Robby' wreaks havoc on this #football field. He's now been sent into hibernation, the text says.
Due to a technical malfunction, lawn mower 'Robby' wreaks havoc on this #football field. He's now been sent into hibernation, the text says.
Birds of a feather ...
The decline of the Telegraph is complete.
The decline of the Telegraph is complete.
November 23, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Birds of a feather ...
The decline of the Telegraph is complete.
The decline of the Telegraph is complete.
One of Germany's largest online t-shirt design sites now offers Covid-19 as a font.
What is wrong with people?
What is wrong with people?
November 23, 2025 at 6:15 AM
One of Germany's largest online t-shirt design sites now offers Covid-19 as a font.
What is wrong with people?
What is wrong with people?
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On a cold, sunny day, made the most of the last ferris wheel day in town. It's not London or London Eye, but it's home, a cathedral, and town hall.
On a cold, sunny day, made the most of the last ferris wheel day in town. It's not London or London Eye, but it's home, a cathedral, and town hall.
November 23, 2025 at 6:11 AM
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On a cold, sunny day, made the most of the last ferris wheel day in town. It's not London or London Eye, but it's home, a cathedral, and town hall.
On a cold, sunny day, made the most of the last ferris wheel day in town. It's not London or London Eye, but it's home, a cathedral, and town hall.
Most of us, I think, are hybrids: We love to explore & we love to be home. When we get to do both, some long for the respective other: When we're at home, we miss the adventure; on travels, we'd rather be comfy at home. The art is to enjoy the moment.
#GoodMorning, everyone
#GoodMorning, everyone
November 23, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Most of us, I think, are hybrids: We love to explore & we love to be home. When we get to do both, some long for the respective other: When we're at home, we miss the adventure; on travels, we'd rather be comfy at home. The art is to enjoy the moment.
#GoodMorning, everyone
#GoodMorning, everyone
Today's random #German word of the day is this.
📢 m.dict.cc/deutsch-engl...
Show your good taste - #LearnALanguage
📢 m.dict.cc/deutsch-engl...
Show your good taste - #LearnALanguage
November 23, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Today's random #German word of the day is this.
📢 m.dict.cc/deutsch-engl...
Show your good taste - #LearnALanguage
📢 m.dict.cc/deutsch-engl...
Show your good taste - #LearnALanguage
Reposted by TheBossRoss
UK health officials urge extra precautions, including wearing a mask if you have symptoms, as 4 winter viruses spread: RSV, Flu, COVID and Norovirus.
Source: archive.md/z6uDK
Source: archive.md/z6uDK
November 23, 2025 at 4:32 AM
UK health officials urge extra precautions, including wearing a mask if you have symptoms, as 4 winter viruses spread: RSV, Flu, COVID and Norovirus.
Source: archive.md/z6uDK
Source: archive.md/z6uDK
"Videojournalist Jon Farina in Charlotte, NC as residents came out in big numbers to protest President Trump's ICE & Border Patrol invasion of the their city. Curtis Hayes Jr. delivered a powerful message against the president & his masked federal agents." (Insta)
📹 Michelle Blue
📹 Michelle Blue
November 22, 2025 at 3:24 PM
"Videojournalist Jon Farina in Charlotte, NC as residents came out in big numbers to protest President Trump's ICE & Border Patrol invasion of the their city. Curtis Hayes Jr. delivered a powerful message against the president & his masked federal agents." (Insta)
📹 Michelle Blue
📹 Michelle Blue
November 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
November 22, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Reporter: “What did Trump mean when he called a woman ‘piggy’?”
Leavitt: “The president is very frank & honest.”
This reminds me of UK monarchists excusing Prince Philip's regular racist, rude remarks. It's not ok regardless of whether your elderly or important, or both. It's never ok to insult.
Leavitt: “The president is very frank & honest.”
This reminds me of UK monarchists excusing Prince Philip's regular racist, rude remarks. It's not ok regardless of whether your elderly or important, or both. It's never ok to insult.
November 22, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Reporter: “What did Trump mean when he called a woman ‘piggy’?”
Leavitt: “The president is very frank & honest.”
This reminds me of UK monarchists excusing Prince Philip's regular racist, rude remarks. It's not ok regardless of whether your elderly or important, or both. It's never ok to insult.
Leavitt: “The president is very frank & honest.”
This reminds me of UK monarchists excusing Prince Philip's regular racist, rude remarks. It's not ok regardless of whether your elderly or important, or both. It's never ok to insult.