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@ralphhickman.bsky.social
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Try and be nice to people, avoid eating sugar, read a good book every now and then, get some walking in, and try and live in peace and harmony with people...

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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 49m
"These people are nuts"... OR (more likely IMHO) "These people are in marketing"
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 3h
China has told Russia it doesn't need so much oil going forward - So Russia needs another customer? e360.yale.edu/digest/china...
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Photos Capture the Breathtaking Scale of China's Wind and Solar Buildout
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Chasbell 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🇮🇹🇨🇦 @chasbell.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 16h
Independent Monarchy??
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 18h
We were lucky enough to have some Tawny owlets in our garden earlier this year! And three of them!!!
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 20h
Shiver of porbeagle sharks clearly visible! Kudos to the photographer!
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Something went seriously awry in Jenrick's childhood. Maybe he got bullied at school? Or maybe he simply learnt that principles can be bent to suit ambition? www.wgs.org.uk/about-us/
wgs.org.uk
About Us - Wolverhampton Grammar School
We will give your child the best opportunity to leave our school with excellent exam results. But, what we offer, is much more.
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Personally I'd go for Tawny Owls.. It might help drive the adoption of paper money amongst the young who'd otherwise go straight to cyber!
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Tesla forward P/E is ~200, trailing P/E is > 300. This is unprecedented, insane even. Tesla shares are MASSIVELY overpriced. They could drop by 75% and still be expensive!!!
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
If only we'd have had Queenie on one of these...?
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
That's Wayne Manor then, so Batman not Bond ???
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Fairy Liquid apparently works wonders with J-Lube... www.bubblyheaven.co.uk
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How to Make Bubble Fluid - Bubble Fun at Home - Mixture UK
How to Make Bubble Fluid. So much fun for kids! Mix bubble fluid at home, free bubble activity guides, best wands liquids mixture shop, UK.
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
'We reject: kings, presidents, and voting. We believe in: rough consensus and running code.'
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
If I recall correctly his nickname was "Chicken George"... Quicker, but not as strong in the tackle as say, Emlyn Hughes.
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Problem is that we are pulled culturally by the USA and/or the so-called Anglosphere... And the USA seems quite happy to divide up Europe and we went along with this is 2016.... Economically of course we need to be in the EU
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Be fair! * The Gov can charge VAT on private school fees * ALL plastic bottle caps, and I mean ALL, would have to be tethered * Low tariffs on Chinese EVs
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Let me try this once more. It was a choice. EITHER the Greens adopted a slogan. OR they could have joined the next govt, where they could push for an end to arms sales, sanctions, support for the arrest warrants etc. It was never going to be both. Which one makes a material difference? #GazaGenocide
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
And even long-term supplication hasn't done Albania much good...
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
And, I suspect, salary sacrifice schemes funding Tesla EVs?
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Significantly the Greens had a superb candidate in Ellie Chowns! Local knowledge and also a former MEP.
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Most (?) wars are fought over territory - resources or influence. So Russia invaded Ukraine - and then the hybrid warfare is supporting this effort. If Russia was kicked out of Ukraine all the hybrid stuff would serve minimal purpose and would potentially fall away. I'd hope!
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Hate to say this but we've been on a (relatively) good run, consider: Napoleonic wars ended 1815 Franco-Prussian wars 1870-71 Great War (WWI) 1914-1918 WW2 1939-1945 So inter-war periods in Europe have ranged from 21 to 55 years We've just managed 81 years (ignoring Bosnia, Kosovo..)
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The Bee Guy @thebeeguy.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
You’ve been seeing very large #bumblebees on the wing for the past while. Why? Okay I’ll tell you why in this quick thread if you promise to #repost as the more people who know that these are queens the more likely that someone will help some out meaning more colonies next year. Deal? 1/15 #bees
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Herefordshire @herefordshireuk.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Library self-service saves £300,000 in staff costs #Herefordshire #BBCHerefordAndWorcester
bbc.co.uk
Worcestershire libraries self-service scheme saves £300,000 in staff costs
Extended opening hours mean people can access libraries when staff are not there.
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
I did understand, and I agree with your accusation... youtu.be/PPPMTpjoW7w?...
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Blue Labour: We Need to Talk About Maurice | Origin Story
YouTube video by Origin Story
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Glasman, a socialist? Really? Never heard him express anything other than anti-lanyard class views.
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Can we have one in Great Witley please - to mark the infamous Battle of Woodbury Hill in 1405?
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Oi! What about us Jedi Knights???! Do we really have to sit down and do the tick-the-box thingy?
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Britain's role? Or specifically the British Monarchy's role???? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_A...
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Royal African Company - Wikipedia
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Give generously - don't forget Danny has a Lamborghini Urus to insure, tax and run!
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Wow wow wow... Robin the BOY wonder is underage!
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I'm guessing you are referring to the Opium wars? The Chinese are mired in their own made-up history in any case! The book I referred to is more about how Britain withdrew from Empire - left a friendly regime in power, while destroying the evidence of previous atrocities. Establishing a +ve myth!
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I'm "English" through and through... Many.... BUT I don't believe I have any legal paperwork that says "English".. it all says my country (UK) or nationality (British). And as far as I am concerned if you have any claim to be English you're welcome to claim to be English!
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
For which Kitchener got ample financial reward (£50k in 1902)... Although it was highly disputed as far as I understand...
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
www.theguardian.com/books/2016/o...
theguardian.com
The History Thieves by Ian Cobain review – how Britain covered up its imperial crimes
This engrossing study identifies secrecy as a ‘very British disease’, exploring how, as the empire came to an end, government officials burned the records of imperial rule
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
There have been various proofs issued...
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
As the petrodollar declines from its absolutely dominant position, and the Renmimbi increases in importance, switching UK currency to Euro would help both the UK and EU..
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Really political union needs to be achieved BEFORE monetary union The UK discussion about the Euro needs to recognize (embrace?) the concept of political and monetary union. There may also be business benefits for SMEs etc.. Holiday makers and jingoism is of very, very secondary importance
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
They're using the "Transparent Wallpaper" app.... Simple!
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
... insists Mitie
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Legacy processors were swopped out for an Elbrus-2S+ Uses a VLIW (Very Long Instruction Word) Architecture and Word Salad I suspect the leg problems are a couple of electrolytic capacitors that are failing??
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"Crusader proverb"????? It's a quote from the 2005 film Kingdom of Heaven. Uttered by the fictional character Godfrey of Ibelin. Mostly fantasy. I guess that's what Ryan Bridge deals in?
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The Raise-the-colours lot could claim to be just (sh*t stirring) activists Tommo's mob is trying to influence Gov policy, they are threatening property, people, and endangering life. Which makes them terrorists by the Gov definition. So they hide their ugly faces. www.cps.gov.uk/types-crime/...
cps.gov.uk
Terrorism | The Crown Prosecution Service
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
They still have these in stock! Get in there!!!
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
You'd be surprised!
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Scraping the barrel: Able to apply VAT to private school fees could be seen as positive Not all plastic bottles have those stupid tethered caps - I'd argue that's a positive! Lower import tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles (we have little motor manufacturing to protect as the Japanese withdraw)
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
There's much crap when comparing UK state pension with Europe Larger part of NI is paid by large employers Employee NI pretty much regressive (falls from 8% to 2% at £50k pa) Self-employed seem to get off lightly? It's NOT going to be generous! It's designed to underpin private pensions
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Pension Credit provides a minimum income level + opens up help for housing, council tax help, energy etc.. www.gov.uk/pension-credit
gov.uk
Pension Credit
Pension Credit is extra money for pensioners to bring your weekly income up to a minimum amount - what you'll get, apply, eligibility.
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Or a bottle of Coca Cola and a packet of Mentos.... Especially the mint ones!
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ralphhickman.bsky.social @ralphhickman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
If so it was a very targetted theft.. Red diesel is only intended for agricultural use. Farmers buy it in bulk, store it in large tanks, in farm yards with dogs and a shotgun in the house!
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