Don Hermio the Provider
@1sthermonic.bsky.social
Like the Cervantes guy but fewer horses
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“If he were allowed contact with foreigners he would discover that they are creatures similar to himself & that most of what he has been told about them is lies. The sealed world in which he lives would be broken and the fear, hatred & self-righteousness on which his morale depends might evaporate.”
November 8, 2025 at 7:25 AM
“If he were allowed contact with foreigners he would discover that they are creatures similar to himself & that most of what he has been told about them is lies. The sealed world in which he lives would be broken and the fear, hatred & self-righteousness on which his morale depends might evaporate.”
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Zohran picked 「卓蘭」("excellent orchid") for his first name and「夸梅」("brilliant plum") for his middle name.
The orchid and the plum are among "The Four Noble Ones" in traditional Chinese art, the former symbolizing an indifference to fame and fortune, the latter an indomitable, incorruptible spirit.
The orchid and the plum are among "The Four Noble Ones" in traditional Chinese art, the former symbolizing an indifference to fame and fortune, the latter an indomitable, incorruptible spirit.
highlight of my day!!!! vote @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social vote @workingfamilies.org ❤️❤️❤️
November 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Zohran picked 「卓蘭」("excellent orchid") for his first name and「夸梅」("brilliant plum") for his middle name.
The orchid and the plum are among "The Four Noble Ones" in traditional Chinese art, the former symbolizing an indifference to fame and fortune, the latter an indomitable, incorruptible spirit.
The orchid and the plum are among "The Four Noble Ones" in traditional Chinese art, the former symbolizing an indifference to fame and fortune, the latter an indomitable, incorruptible spirit.
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So let’s get this straight. Lifeline is unfunded by govt & needs $2 million. But govt just hands $24 million to Gumboot Friday and is happy to give millions to the bloody Michelin Guide for tourism puffery of dubious value. Everything this govt does is run on vibes.
www.1news.co.nz/2025/11/06/l...
www.1news.co.nz/2025/11/06/l...
Lifeline to cut operations unless funding shortfall is plugged
Lifeline Aotearoa says it has had to stop services between midnight and 7am since March, and without sustainable funding, it cannot continue a full 24/7 service.
www.1news.co.nz
November 6, 2025 at 6:52 AM
So let’s get this straight. Lifeline is unfunded by govt & needs $2 million. But govt just hands $24 million to Gumboot Friday and is happy to give millions to the bloody Michelin Guide for tourism puffery of dubious value. Everything this govt does is run on vibes.
www.1news.co.nz/2025/11/06/l...
www.1news.co.nz/2025/11/06/l...
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"Because science rejects claims to truth based on authority and depends on the criticism of established ideas, it is the enemy of autocracy. Because scientific knowledge is tentative and provisional, it is the enemy of dogma. "
October 25, 2025 at 9:41 PM
"Because science rejects claims to truth based on authority and depends on the criticism of established ideas, it is the enemy of autocracy. Because scientific knowledge is tentative and provisional, it is the enemy of dogma. "
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October 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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The GOAT @sarahkendzior.bsky.social continues to spit truth
“Inventing Antifa”
open.substack.com/pub/sarahken...
“Inventing Antifa”
open.substack.com/pub/sarahken...
Inventing Antifa
In 2005, the Uzbek government invented a group called “Akromiya” to justify massacring protesters. Now I worry the US government will do the same.
open.substack.com
October 18, 2025 at 11:08 PM
The GOAT @sarahkendzior.bsky.social continues to spit truth
“Inventing Antifa”
open.substack.com/pub/sarahken...
“Inventing Antifa”
open.substack.com/pub/sarahken...
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David Simon, creator of ‘The Wire’, being interviewed by Ari Shapiro (NPR)
October 9, 2025 at 4:42 AM
David Simon, creator of ‘The Wire’, being interviewed by Ari Shapiro (NPR)
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For lovers of Radio Active 88.6fm. (who played 85% NZ content in 2024). They are having a $$$ struggle at the mo so if you have a little spare coin, maybe consider dropping it here.
Active - Independent radio fostering local legends for 48 years.
givealittle.co.nz/cause/radioa...
Active - Independent radio fostering local legends for 48 years.
givealittle.co.nz/cause/radioa...
Fuel the Frequency ! Support Local Content on RadioActive.FM !
We are asking our listeners to provide some sustenance to fuel our amazing local content over the next year and help fund our overheads.
givealittle.co.nz
October 4, 2025 at 2:54 AM
For lovers of Radio Active 88.6fm. (who played 85% NZ content in 2024). They are having a $$$ struggle at the mo so if you have a little spare coin, maybe consider dropping it here.
Active - Independent radio fostering local legends for 48 years.
givealittle.co.nz/cause/radioa...
Active - Independent radio fostering local legends for 48 years.
givealittle.co.nz/cause/radioa...
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These very true words from Steve Hely have given me tremendous comfort over the years.
September 25, 2025 at 9:42 AM
These very true words from Steve Hely have given me tremendous comfort over the years.
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Researchers in Spain have developed a new intranasal COVID-19 vaccine that eliminates the virus in mice.
One dose gave 60% protection, but two intranasal doses achieved 100% protection with no detectable virus in nasal or lung tissue, suggesting sterilizing immunity.
www.csic.es/es/actualida...
One dose gave 60% protection, but two intranasal doses achieved 100% protection with no detectable virus in nasal or lung tissue, suggesting sterilizing immunity.
www.csic.es/es/actualida...
September 24, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Researchers in Spain have developed a new intranasal COVID-19 vaccine that eliminates the virus in mice.
One dose gave 60% protection, but two intranasal doses achieved 100% protection with no detectable virus in nasal or lung tissue, suggesting sterilizing immunity.
www.csic.es/es/actualida...
One dose gave 60% protection, but two intranasal doses achieved 100% protection with no detectable virus in nasal or lung tissue, suggesting sterilizing immunity.
www.csic.es/es/actualida...
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September 16, 2025 at 4:15 AM
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This article goes through the Trump administration's media apperances yesterday, pulls the relevant quotes, and provides very limited analysis. Not a lot of analysis is required. The administration has been very clear
"A Vast Domestic Terror Movement"
Trump Prepares to Dismantle the Left
www.bannedinyourstate.com
September 17, 2025 at 1:39 AM
This article goes through the Trump administration's media apperances yesterday, pulls the relevant quotes, and provides very limited analysis. Not a lot of analysis is required. The administration has been very clear
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On brand last minute but got mine in.Please please please take 5 minutes BEFORE 1 PM TODAY ‼️‼️ Rejecting this Bill is massively important for us and our democracy. The Greens Submission Guide is excellent, please use with your own flair and what have you. DO IT!
action.greens.org.nz/electoral_am...
action.greens.org.nz/electoral_am...
Electoral Amendment Bill Submission Guide
action.greens.org.nz
September 10, 2025 at 10:16 PM
On brand last minute but got mine in.Please please please take 5 minutes BEFORE 1 PM TODAY ‼️‼️ Rejecting this Bill is massively important for us and our democracy. The Greens Submission Guide is excellent, please use with your own flair and what have you. DO IT!
action.greens.org.nz/electoral_am...
action.greens.org.nz/electoral_am...
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For those who want a quick recap on epidemiology:
It was plumbing that ended the cholera epidemic, not drinking sewage over and over to strengthen everyone's immune system.
So that's why I built this thing. It's the new hygienic infrastructure that we need to get our lives back.
It was plumbing that ended the cholera epidemic, not drinking sewage over and over to strengthen everyone's immune system.
So that's why I built this thing. It's the new hygienic infrastructure that we need to get our lives back.
August 27, 2025 at 9:23 PM
For those who want a quick recap on epidemiology:
It was plumbing that ended the cholera epidemic, not drinking sewage over and over to strengthen everyone's immune system.
So that's why I built this thing. It's the new hygienic infrastructure that we need to get our lives back.
It was plumbing that ended the cholera epidemic, not drinking sewage over and over to strengthen everyone's immune system.
So that's why I built this thing. It's the new hygienic infrastructure that we need to get our lives back.
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If USA authorities issue a legal request to Microsoft for data of a citizen hosted in another country, Microsoft would comply regardless of local law. USA CLOUD Act applies in NZ too. NZ Govt is a Microsoft shop so all data held by govt could be got.
#NZpol
www.digitaljournal.com/tech-science...
#NZpol
www.digitaljournal.com/tech-science...
Microsoft says U.S. law takes precedence over Canadian data sovereignty
Microsoft representative says US CLOUD Act comes before other country's sovereignty.
www.digitaljournal.com
August 21, 2025 at 11:58 PM
If USA authorities issue a legal request to Microsoft for data of a citizen hosted in another country, Microsoft would comply regardless of local law. USA CLOUD Act applies in NZ too. NZ Govt is a Microsoft shop so all data held by govt could be got.
#NZpol
www.digitaljournal.com/tech-science...
#NZpol
www.digitaljournal.com/tech-science...
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NEW: In a likely first, security researchers have shown how generative AI agents can be hijacked to cause physical consequences.
They tricked Google's Gemini AI into turning off smart home lights, opening windows, and turning on a boiler.
They hid instructions to the AI in a *calendar invitation*
They tricked Google's Gemini AI into turning off smart home lights, opening windows, and turning on a boiler.
They hid instructions to the AI in a *calendar invitation*
Hackers Hijacked Google’s Gemini AI With a Poisoned Calendar Invite to Take Over a Smart Home
For likely the first time ever, security researchers have shown how AI can be hacked to create real world havoc, allowing them to turn off lights, open smart shutters, and more.
www.wired.com
August 6, 2025 at 1:55 PM
NEW: In a likely first, security researchers have shown how generative AI agents can be hijacked to cause physical consequences.
They tricked Google's Gemini AI into turning off smart home lights, opening windows, and turning on a boiler.
They hid instructions to the AI in a *calendar invitation*
They tricked Google's Gemini AI into turning off smart home lights, opening windows, and turning on a boiler.
They hid instructions to the AI in a *calendar invitation*
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I love how my brain cells ping pong between Covid, Palestine, AI, and the climate crisis and then something inconvenient will happen in my personal life and the ping pong will stop and I have a cry and then the ping pong will start again and it just goes on and on ping pong ping pong ping pong.
August 14, 2025 at 2:48 AM
I love how my brain cells ping pong between Covid, Palestine, AI, and the climate crisis and then something inconvenient will happen in my personal life and the ping pong will stop and I have a cry and then the ping pong will start again and it just goes on and on ping pong ping pong ping pong.
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August 12, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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Semi-regular reminder that the first and second highest number of submissions on a Bill ever in the history of Aotearoa happened this year on Bills the person who is now Deputy PM led (TPB/RSB) and media are still not wondering aloud how bad things might be in the public’s eyes to get those numbers.
July 26, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Semi-regular reminder that the first and second highest number of submissions on a Bill ever in the history of Aotearoa happened this year on Bills the person who is now Deputy PM led (TPB/RSB) and media are still not wondering aloud how bad things might be in the public’s eyes to get those numbers.