Ken
@kenzime.bsky.social
Not here for pointless arguments, and if you want that my method is block early and without regret.
Living the dream in the deep south Pacific. Probably lots of dog photos, beach and bush.
I swear, a lot.
I make a lot of typos.
Living the dream in the deep south Pacific. Probably lots of dog photos, beach and bush.
I swear, a lot.
I make a lot of typos.
Funny how that works isn't it. Its a lot more relaxing that way.
February 12, 2026 at 5:54 AM
Funny how that works isn't it. Its a lot more relaxing that way.
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Trying to get out from under a scandal about his racism by posting a pic of himself with a probable child sexual abuser may not have been the smartest move in the circumstances.
February 12, 2026 at 5:16 AM
Trying to get out from under a scandal about his racism by posting a pic of himself with a probable child sexual abuser may not have been the smartest move in the circumstances.
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In today’s NZ Herald
February 11, 2026 at 5:42 PM
In today’s NZ Herald
Its the stupidity that is getting to me, we were told that it was going to be evil geniuses that would be the problem, but it turns out it's evil idiots.
February 11, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Its the stupidity that is getting to me, we were told that it was going to be evil geniuses that would be the problem, but it turns out it's evil idiots.
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What a day
February 11, 2026 at 5:24 PM
What a day
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Every so often, let's just take a pause and pour one out for the one-hit wonders, career-killing obsessions, fabulous freaks and happy accidents when all the planets aligned at just the right moment that keep culture interesting.
Just finished watching Edge of Darkness for the first time since 1985 and now feel very melancholy. 40 years ago, I thought there would be more drama series like it in the future, the weirdness of cult TV spliced with the intelligence and depth of the best drama. Turned out there was only that one.
February 11, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Every so often, let's just take a pause and pour one out for the one-hit wonders, career-killing obsessions, fabulous freaks and happy accidents when all the planets aligned at just the right moment that keep culture interesting.
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"Switzerland’s military has terminated its contract with Palantir… following a security audit… concluded that U.S. intelligence agencies could potentially access sensitive Swiss defense data… significant reputational warning for the data analytics firm"
www.newscase.com/palantirs-sw...
#R4Today
www.newscase.com/palantirs-sw...
#R4Today
Palantir's Swiss Exit Highlights Global Data Sovereignty Challenge | NewsCase
Switzerland's military has terminated its contract with Palantir Technologies Inc. following a security audit. The review concluded that U.S. intelligence ag
www.newscase.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:05 AM
"Switzerland’s military has terminated its contract with Palantir… following a security audit… concluded that U.S. intelligence agencies could potentially access sensitive Swiss defense data… significant reputational warning for the data analytics firm"
www.newscase.com/palantirs-sw...
#R4Today
www.newscase.com/palantirs-sw...
#R4Today
Meanwhile AoNZ keeps going backwards
I did not expect to see this in the WSJ:
"Reducing reliance on fossil fuels looks like Europe’s best shot at saving its domestic manufacturing and stopping other governments from pushing it around"
Agreed!
"Reducing reliance on fossil fuels looks like Europe’s best shot at saving its domestic manufacturing and stopping other governments from pushing it around"
Agreed!
Europe Needs to Learn Its Lesson: Stop Relying on Imported Energy
Growing reliance on American gas looks foolish given how unpredictable the White House has become.
www.wsj.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Meanwhile AoNZ keeps going backwards
Relative humidity is related to temperature so it's not humid like you're feeling. There's the same amount of moisture in the air inside as out, inside is just under 20 degrees and 57% humidity.
If im mansplaining please forgive me, im just a nerd who spent too much time in HVAC circles.
If im mansplaining please forgive me, im just a nerd who spent too much time in HVAC circles.
February 11, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Relative humidity is related to temperature so it's not humid like you're feeling. There's the same amount of moisture in the air inside as out, inside is just under 20 degrees and 57% humidity.
If im mansplaining please forgive me, im just a nerd who spent too much time in HVAC circles.
If im mansplaining please forgive me, im just a nerd who spent too much time in HVAC circles.
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February 11, 2026 at 6:30 AM
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Really good to have things summed up so succinctly. Imagine if we actually had a "media" capable of this.
#nzpol
#nzpol
Did Nicola Willis just appoint Atlas Network connections to her surprise RBNZ Covid Inquiry?
Willis launches a surprise Covid inquiry with results to come out 6 weeks before the election. Most NZ publications noted her hiring of "independent" experts. I looked further into it.
open.substack.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:36 AM
Really good to have things summed up so succinctly. Imagine if we actually had a "media" capable of this.
#nzpol
#nzpol
I dont understand those words.
February 11, 2026 at 6:05 AM
I dont understand those words.
Zero to fucked in a millisecond..
February 10, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Zero to fucked in a millisecond..
I wish these dudes were still among us.
Incredibly relevant to current life
music.youtube.com/watch?v=MkQK...
Incredibly relevant to current life
music.youtube.com/watch?v=MkQK...
Under Pressure (Remastered 2011)
YouTube video by Queen - Topic
music.youtube.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:25 PM
I wish these dudes were still among us.
Incredibly relevant to current life
music.youtube.com/watch?v=MkQK...
Incredibly relevant to current life
music.youtube.com/watch?v=MkQK...
Fuck yes, saving the world one pup at a time!!
February 10, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Fuck yes, saving the world one pup at a time!!
Ive had one of those giant fucking cuntox days where you seem to go backwards, and everything feels like sprinting up a blacksand dune on tamaki makauraus west coast until you spew
And I know that going to my shed at 10 pm To do my stupid hobbies will make me tired tomorrow.
But my brain needs it.
And I know that going to my shed at 10 pm To do my stupid hobbies will make me tired tomorrow.
But my brain needs it.
February 10, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Ive had one of those giant fucking cuntox days where you seem to go backwards, and everything feels like sprinting up a blacksand dune on tamaki makauraus west coast until you spew
And I know that going to my shed at 10 pm To do my stupid hobbies will make me tired tomorrow.
But my brain needs it.
And I know that going to my shed at 10 pm To do my stupid hobbies will make me tired tomorrow.
But my brain needs it.
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Questions:
Does anyone believe the oil/gas ban prevented new gas, when there hasn’t been a gas find in 26yrs?
Why does half our gas go to methanex? Can that deal be undone to prioritise NZ households? Or no?
Have power co’s underinvested to focus on dividends since the sale?
Does anyone believe the oil/gas ban prevented new gas, when there hasn’t been a gas find in 26yrs?
Why does half our gas go to methanex? Can that deal be undone to prioritise NZ households? Or no?
Have power co’s underinvested to focus on dividends since the sale?
February 10, 2026 at 6:50 AM
Questions:
Does anyone believe the oil/gas ban prevented new gas, when there hasn’t been a gas find in 26yrs?
Why does half our gas go to methanex? Can that deal be undone to prioritise NZ households? Or no?
Have power co’s underinvested to focus on dividends since the sale?
Does anyone believe the oil/gas ban prevented new gas, when there hasn’t been a gas find in 26yrs?
Why does half our gas go to methanex? Can that deal be undone to prioritise NZ households? Or no?
Have power co’s underinvested to focus on dividends since the sale?
Oh yes, I had the most enormous crush on Nena.
February 10, 2026 at 8:46 AM
Oh yes, I had the most enormous crush on Nena.
Happy birthday tomorrow Jason, have a good one.
February 10, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Happy birthday tomorrow Jason, have a good one.
Today I googled "what's a more professional term for ass kissing?" So I could write a serious work email.
So how is your day going?
So how is your day going?
February 10, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Today I googled "what's a more professional term for ass kissing?" So I could write a serious work email.
So how is your day going?
So how is your day going?
They love the profits from their investment, its basically a hidden tax.
February 10, 2026 at 12:50 AM
They love the profits from their investment, its basically a hidden tax.
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I still can't really see what problem the LNG import terminal solves.
The Rankines on coal already cap the firming price ($~$200) at less than LNG (~$400). Even diesel is cheaper than that and we already have the import facilities.
The Rankines on coal already cap the firming price ($~$200) at less than LNG (~$400). Even diesel is cheaper than that and we already have the import facilities.
February 10, 2026 at 12:36 AM
I still can't really see what problem the LNG import terminal solves.
The Rankines on coal already cap the firming price ($~$200) at less than LNG (~$400). Even diesel is cheaper than that and we already have the import facilities.
The Rankines on coal already cap the firming price ($~$200) at less than LNG (~$400). Even diesel is cheaper than that and we already have the import facilities.
Its not, but it is Energy Resources Aotearoas backers, and they have been lobbying like shit for the terminal.
February 10, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Its not, but it is Energy Resources Aotearoas backers, and they have been lobbying like shit for the terminal.
Definitely not the recommendation of energy experts.
February 9, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Definitely not the recommendation of energy experts.