Robroy
rio1975.bsky.social
Robroy
@rio1975.bsky.social
Dislikes the limelight, avid reader in days gone by, appreciates the simpler things in life. Insignificant Pacific Islander with reserved interest in world happenings...
Reposted by Robroy
Breaking News: Gene Hackman, the two-time Oscar winner who gave nuanced performances in films like “The French Connection” and “Unforgiven,” died at 95. nyti.ms/4h8iyJa
February 27, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Reposted by Robroy
In a small trial, nearly half of pancreatic cancer patients who received an mRNA vaccine had no signs of relapse after three years.

Dr. Vinod Balachandran from @mskcancercenter.bsky.social joins us to discuss the results and what they could mean for cancer treatment.
A Vaccine For Pancreatic Cancer Continues To Show Promise
In a small trial, nearly half of pancreatic cancer patients who received an mRNA vaccine for the disease had no relapse three years later.
buff.ly
February 21, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Reposted by Robroy
Todays hero
February 21, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Reposted by Robroy
Nature’s masterpiece 🦩🪿🌕🎋💕🌊
January 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Reposted by Robroy
Simply amazing 🌊🏔️❤️🌅
January 6, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Reposted by Robroy
Brains are funny.

I can remember every word to a song I haven't heard in 20 years but I've got no clue what my email password is.
January 6, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Reposted by Robroy
January 6, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Reposted by Robroy
They give us unconditional love, devotion & loyalty.

They are a reliable source of peace, joy & contentment.

That they have made this a better world is an undisputed FACT.

👁️❤️🐶🐕
January 6, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Best of the Merry Christmas season to you and your house, one and all from the Pacific.
December 24, 2024 at 7:51 PM
Reposted by Robroy
Vanuatu earthquake with magnitude of 7.3 sparks localised tsunami alert
Vanuatu earthquake with magnitude of 7.3 sparks localised tsunami alert
Quake hit 30km west of capital, Port Vila, with USGS warning that hazardous waves are possible within 300km of epicentre An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 has struck off the coast of Vanuatu, the US Geological Survey has said, sparking a localised…
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2024 at 3:26 AM
Reposted by Robroy
A powerful earthquake hit the Pacific island of Vanuatu on Tuesday, smashing buildings in the capital Port Vila, with a witness telling of bodies lying in the city.
Major quake crushes buildings in Vanuatu capital
The 7.3 magnitude quake struck at a depth of 57 kilometers at 12:47 pm, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
buff.ly
December 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Reposted by Robroy
Indeed.
December 14, 2024 at 9:05 PM
Reposted by Robroy
I agree, three hundred and sixty billion percent.
December 13, 2024 at 8:14 AM
Good one, got a follow
December 13, 2024 at 9:08 AM
Reposted by Robroy
My houseplants watching me pour water in the coffee maker
December 13, 2024 at 1:45 AM
Reposted by Robroy
My insurance company denied medication my Dr. prescribed for me. I was able to fill it and pay out of pocket at @mcuban.bsky.social's Cost Plus Drugs. It was super easy and super inexpensive. Thank you Mark for caring more about helping us than feeding your ego. 🙏🙇‍♂️
December 13, 2024 at 12:22 AM
Reposted by Robroy
December 12, 2024 at 12:48 AM
Reposted by Robroy
"We're very, very fortunate and we are very grateful that we have this beautiful new 21st Century school that's full of endless possibilities for generations of students to come."

www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
Sydney public school named best building worldwide
Darlington Public School in Sydney's inner-city has been awarded the World Building of the Year at the 2024 World Architectural Festival for its small yet mighty design.
www.abc.net.au
December 12, 2024 at 8:35 AM
Reposted by Robroy
#BREAKING: Australia has split from the US to vote with more than 150 countries at the UN for an "immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" in Gaza
Australia backs UN motion for ‘immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire’ in Gaza
Australia also voted with the vast majority of world nations to demand Israel reverse its ban on the Palestinian aid agency Unrwa
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2024 at 11:16 PM
Reposted by Robroy
Syrian rebel fighters say they’ve found around 40 bodies showing signs of torture in the mortuary of a military hospital in a suburb of Damascus following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.
Bodies showing torture signs found at hospital, Syria rebels say
Pictures showed bodies wrapped in blood-stained shrouds piled up inside a morturary at Harasta Hospital near Damascus.
www.bbc.com
December 10, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Reposted by Robroy
If we all find 100 posts to like every day, engagement and good will on @bsky.app grows exponentially.

Is it worth a few minutes to make the platform stronger ?
December 10, 2024 at 2:11 PM
Reposted by Robroy
The White Helmets are spearheading rescue efforts in Sednaya.
December 9, 2024 at 4:28 AM