Heather Rose
@allroseknows.bsky.social
Writer living and working in Asia.
I love to laugh, but crying is cool too.
I love to laugh, but crying is cool too.
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The National Institutes of Health plans to pool information from private sources like pharmacies and smartwatches.
NIH autism study will pull from private medical records
The National Institutes of Health plans to pool information from private sources like pharmacies and smartwatches.
www.npr.org
April 23, 2025 at 5:50 PM
The National Institutes of Health plans to pool information from private sources like pharmacies and smartwatches.
Have you ever wanted to know all about being treated for Acute Leukemia in Hong Kong? Yeah, me neither. But we’re getting a brutal education courtesy of my husband’s shocking diagnosis on Christmas Eve. Subscribe to our newsletter to support us and learn more. www.pluckyday.co/the-price-of...
The Price of Life
I had planned to write about the cost of cancer treatment in Hong Kong a few weeks from now, along with the differences in the Hong Kong public and private healthcare systems. But today we find oursel...
www.pluckyday.co
April 16, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Have you ever wanted to know all about being treated for Acute Leukemia in Hong Kong? Yeah, me neither. But we’re getting a brutal education courtesy of my husband’s shocking diagnosis on Christmas Eve. Subscribe to our newsletter to support us and learn more. www.pluckyday.co/the-price-of...
Just did my mental health and nervous system a huge favor and unsubscribed from every ‘breaking news’ email source based in the U.S.
January 21, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Just did my mental health and nervous system a huge favor and unsubscribed from every ‘breaking news’ email source based in the U.S.
As a delightful half-half situation myself, I for one am very grateful Hanukkah comes so late this year. Just as Christmas comes to a close, eight nights of light begins. Happy holidays from Hong Kong!
a man in a striped sweater holds a gift box and says i 'm a delightful half half situation
Alt: a man in a striped sweater holds a gift box and says i 'm a delightful half half situation
media.tenor.com
December 25, 2024 at 3:50 PM
As a delightful half-half situation myself, I for one am very grateful Hanukkah comes so late this year. Just as Christmas comes to a close, eight nights of light begins. Happy holidays from Hong Kong!
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The United States has downgraded its travel advisory for China from Level 3 (Reconsider travel) to Level 2 (Exercise increased caution).
This comes a day after Beijing released 3 Americans in a prison swap.
Hong Kong remains at Level 2, Macau at Level 3
travel.state.gov/content/trav...
This comes a day after Beijing released 3 Americans in a prison swap.
Hong Kong remains at Level 2, Macau at Level 3
travel.state.gov/content/trav...
China Travel Advisory
travel.state.gov
November 28, 2024 at 1:58 AM
The United States has downgraded its travel advisory for China from Level 3 (Reconsider travel) to Level 2 (Exercise increased caution).
This comes a day after Beijing released 3 Americans in a prison swap.
Hong Kong remains at Level 2, Macau at Level 3
travel.state.gov/content/trav...
This comes a day after Beijing released 3 Americans in a prison swap.
Hong Kong remains at Level 2, Macau at Level 3
travel.state.gov/content/trav...
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This is probably fine…
November 22, 2024 at 12:27 PM
This is probably fine…
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You're not "late to the party" when you enjoy an old book for the first time. Books don't have an RSVP deadline. The party started long ago, and guests show up when they're meant to.
November 23, 2024 at 2:02 PM
You're not "late to the party" when you enjoy an old book for the first time. Books don't have an RSVP deadline. The party started long ago, and guests show up when they're meant to.
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"What do you mean, "How do I know everyone?" We all went to Twitter together."
November 9, 2024 at 7:20 AM
"What do you mean, "How do I know everyone?" We all went to Twitter together."
My only real frustration here is how difficult it is to follow someone back from notifications. Once you follow them, it doesn’t change the status in any way. I don’t want to miss anyone!
November 22, 2024 at 3:57 PM
My only real frustration here is how difficult it is to follow someone back from notifications. Once you follow them, it doesn’t change the status in any way. I don’t want to miss anyone!
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Benny Tai, a scholar at the heart of Hong Kong’s biggest national security trial, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Tuesday. Other sentences in the case, which crushed the pro-democracy camp here, ranged from just over 4 to more than 7 years in prison.
Gift link:
www.wsj.com/world/china/...
Gift link:
www.wsj.com/world/china/...
Hong Kong Court Sentences Dozens in Case That Crushed Pro-Democracy Camp
Defendants include politicians and activists who had hoped to win control of legislature, a plan Beijing found subversive.
www.wsj.com
November 19, 2024 at 4:22 AM
Benny Tai, a scholar at the heart of Hong Kong’s biggest national security trial, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Tuesday. Other sentences in the case, which crushed the pro-democracy camp here, ranged from just over 4 to more than 7 years in prison.
Gift link:
www.wsj.com/world/china/...
Gift link:
www.wsj.com/world/china/...
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⚠️ C-Lion1 submarine communications cable, laid along the bottom of the Baltic Sea between Finland and Germany, has been cut, - Ilta-Sanomat
❗️The reasons for the incident are being investigated. Its length is almost 1200 km.
❗️The reasons for the incident are being investigated. Its length is almost 1200 km.
November 18, 2024 at 1:53 PM
⚠️ C-Lion1 submarine communications cable, laid along the bottom of the Baltic Sea between Finland and Germany, has been cut, - Ilta-Sanomat
❗️The reasons for the incident are being investigated. Its length is almost 1200 km.
❗️The reasons for the incident are being investigated. Its length is almost 1200 km.
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🚨 45 #HongKong pro #democracy figures to be sentenced on 19 Nov (Tues)🚨
📌 For organising or joining the unofficial primaries
📌47 were charged with conspiracy to commit subversion
📌31 pleaded guilty. 14 were convicted after trial
📌Some have been remanded in custody for >3 years
Keep an eye on it!
📌 For organising or joining the unofficial primaries
📌47 were charged with conspiracy to commit subversion
📌31 pleaded guilty. 14 were convicted after trial
📌Some have been remanded in custody for >3 years
Keep an eye on it!
Hong Kong 47: Who are the democracy activists facing jail?
From a 68-year-old former opposition lawmaker to a 27-year-old student activist, they represent the gamut of Hong Kong's democracy movement.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 18, 2024 at 8:39 AM
🚨 45 #HongKong pro #democracy figures to be sentenced on 19 Nov (Tues)🚨
📌 For organising or joining the unofficial primaries
📌47 were charged with conspiracy to commit subversion
📌31 pleaded guilty. 14 were convicted after trial
📌Some have been remanded in custody for >3 years
Keep an eye on it!
📌 For organising or joining the unofficial primaries
📌47 were charged with conspiracy to commit subversion
📌31 pleaded guilty. 14 were convicted after trial
📌Some have been remanded in custody for >3 years
Keep an eye on it!
Hi I’m Heather! I was born and raised in Los Angeles, but have lived most of my adult life in Asia, including Tokyo, Macau, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. I’m a writer with a background in theater. Enthusiasm is my superpower, tacos are my love language, and if you invite me, yes I will come to your show!
November 17, 2024 at 3:43 PM
Hi I’m Heather! I was born and raised in Los Angeles, but have lived most of my adult life in Asia, including Tokyo, Macau, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. I’m a writer with a background in theater. Enthusiasm is my superpower, tacos are my love language, and if you invite me, yes I will come to your show!
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Try this: move the BlueSky app icon to where your Twitter icon is. Then slide your Twitter icon off your main screen. You’ll notice a vast improvement in your blood pressure.
November 16, 2024 at 5:04 PM
Try this: move the BlueSky app icon to where your Twitter icon is. Then slide your Twitter icon off your main screen. You’ll notice a vast improvement in your blood pressure.
Here’s some lovely people to follow here but first make sure you are following @kjoules.org
What’s new!: Journalists and reporters who document the news in Hong Kong. They were the ones who made #HKTwitter great; let’s hope more establish a presence on Bluesky
go.bsky.app/B6MGpzb
go.bsky.app/B6MGpzb
November 14, 2024 at 3:14 AM
Here’s some lovely people to follow here but first make sure you are following @kjoules.org
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If you’re new or returning to Bluesky, there are a few ways to re-connect with those in the Hong Kong community:
• Hong Kong Bluesky list (link below),
• The 2 Starter Packs below my bio:
- Those on Twitter who have migrated to Bluesky, and
- Journalists who cover Hong Kong
bsky.app/profile/did:...
• Hong Kong Bluesky list (link below),
• The 2 Starter Packs below my bio:
- Those on Twitter who have migrated to Bluesky, and
- Journalists who cover Hong Kong
bsky.app/profile/did:...
November 11, 2024 at 12:34 PM
If you’re new or returning to Bluesky, there are a few ways to re-connect with those in the Hong Kong community:
• Hong Kong Bluesky list (link below),
• The 2 Starter Packs below my bio:
- Those on Twitter who have migrated to Bluesky, and
- Journalists who cover Hong Kong
bsky.app/profile/did:...
• Hong Kong Bluesky list (link below),
• The 2 Starter Packs below my bio:
- Those on Twitter who have migrated to Bluesky, and
- Journalists who cover Hong Kong
bsky.app/profile/did:...