Jimerz

Jimerz

@jimerz.bsky.social

There are only two kinds of people who are really fascinating: people who know absolutely everything, and people who know absolutely nothing. ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

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Hi, I'm Jimerz. Some of my fave things #promosky: Games ๐ŸŽฎ Mario obviously Skyrim Fallout Resident Evil Pokemon Metroid Zelda Cyberpunk Red Dead Redemption TV/Film ๐Ÿ“ฝ LoTR Fallout The Last of Us Brooklyn 99 Archer Rick and Morty Interests ๐ŸŒ Politics Business/economics Science Pro EU and ND

Middle child came 5th out of 15 in her dance competition today. She is pissed because I said if she won I'd buy her Pokopia. Made it clear that this was unlikely as she is the youngest in the competition. I'm buying her a copy for xmas anyway. Managing losing gracefully is hard.

Restructuring at work with a load of redundancies. This is before any proposed changes to banking tax levels. It's a brutal market, I'm safe for now but this is unlikely to be the end.

I can't believe how many data breaches are occurring in the NHS. In banking we used to be able to look at anyone's bank accounts. In 2018 GDPR came in and we were made aware, if we have no legitimate reason to access a record, we would be sacked for doing so. Clearly this didn't happen in the NHS.

A really interesting graphic. Whether the UK is last on GDP per capita or not is debatable depending on how you measure. We would certainly be near the bottom. However, life in the UK is much better in so many ways for the vast majority and it boils down to what you think is important in life.

I've started replaying the best N64 Zelda game, Majora's Mask, before the remake of Ocarina is released (can'twait). I know a lot of people didn't enjoy the time mechanics of MM, it is really unique, but also very enjoyable when you figure something out and are rewarded with a new mask.

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Your regular reminder: If the Russians stop fighting, the war ends. If the Ukrainians stop fighting, their land will be occupied, their leaders will be killed, their history and language will be erased, their children will be kidnapped to serve Russia.

How many Switch 2s is too many. According to Currys 3 is too many, I've bought 2 for the kids and will have to get the other for me elsewhere. Very excited to be getting upgrades before the price increase though.

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There is no greater driver of economic growth than good public transport links. Look at the boom of the Elizabeth Line. People who whinge about the costs of it are just short-sighted morons. Ignore them and build everything. HS2. HS3. Crossrail 2. Trams in every city. Just do it.

Off for the rest of the week after today. Middle child's birthday tomorrow, got a little surprise that I know she will love and off to see the Paw Patrol Movie. I'm also looking forward to some gaming during my break.

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Martin Goodman from Friday Night Dinner is THE best character ever to be in a Comedy Show. Paul Ritter and Robert Popper created comedy gold with him.

Out of good ideas for games so I'm replaying Cyberpunk. Unfortunately I suck at it because I can never remember the controls. Possibly the best game I've played without truly mastering this basic point.

After beating Silent Hill 2, great game BTW albeit made me a bit nauseous at times, I am back on Football Manager 2015, no not 26, 15, I don't make the rules.

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Andy Burnham is suggesting "honesty" in UK politics. OK, I'll start.... -Brexit has made us much weaker -Well-organised immigration is a boon and not a bane -big money in politics and our media is destroying the UK

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Not every immigrant to Europe is a Kylian Mbappe or Bukayo Saka but the vast majority contribute to society - doctors, cleaners, carers, nurses, teachers etc. A truth that I wish more politicians would acknowledge.

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Andy Burnham, "Britain took a series of wrong turns in the 1980s" "The country surrendered control of the essentials: housing, water, energy, transport, and left people exposed to higher costs" "The right use the phrase, take back control.But they are the ones who gave it away in the first place"

The Gulf appears to be in a hostage situation of their own making. I guess none of us expected an American President like this one.

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Internet: England shouldnโ€™t underestimate Norway, theyโ€™re being arrogant! Delusional fans!! 99% of England fans: Norway might do us in this game you know, we never manage to get this far without messing up - donโ€™t have a good feeling about tonight