Bruce Hudson
@bruce-hudson.bsky.social
Writer. Navigates new worlds where substance should always beat effervescence, but doesn't. I undermine misinformation whenever practical.
First time Covid for me.
The last 4 viruses I had (not Covid) landed me in hospital.
CRP is 61.
Symptoms are mild.
Thankfully, no hospital this time.
I put this down to being vaccinated (original plus booster), antivirals (Paxlovid), and Amgevita (for my autoimmune condition), plus a few more.
The last 4 viruses I had (not Covid) landed me in hospital.
CRP is 61.
Symptoms are mild.
Thankfully, no hospital this time.
I put this down to being vaccinated (original plus booster), antivirals (Paxlovid), and Amgevita (for my autoimmune condition), plus a few more.
April 6, 2025 at 7:16 AM
First time Covid for me.
The last 4 viruses I had (not Covid) landed me in hospital.
CRP is 61.
Symptoms are mild.
Thankfully, no hospital this time.
I put this down to being vaccinated (original plus booster), antivirals (Paxlovid), and Amgevita (for my autoimmune condition), plus a few more.
The last 4 viruses I had (not Covid) landed me in hospital.
CRP is 61.
Symptoms are mild.
Thankfully, no hospital this time.
I put this down to being vaccinated (original plus booster), antivirals (Paxlovid), and Amgevita (for my autoimmune condition), plus a few more.
Trump isn't very good at business, his mucking around with tariffs proves that.
Warren Buffett has liquidated stocks, which is the logical tactic in preparation for a general crash of stock value.
finance.yahoo.com/news/warren-...
Warren Buffett has liquidated stocks, which is the logical tactic in preparation for a general crash of stock value.
finance.yahoo.com/news/warren-...
Warren Buffett's $127 Billion Stock Sell-Off Sends Wall Street A Stark Warning For 2025: 'Below-Average Returns Ahead'
Warren Buffett has built a legendary reputation as one of the greatest investors of all time. Since he took over Berkshire Hathaway in the mid-1960s, the company's stock has skyrocketed by about 5.5 m...
finance.yahoo.com
February 11, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Trump isn't very good at business, his mucking around with tariffs proves that.
Warren Buffett has liquidated stocks, which is the logical tactic in preparation for a general crash of stock value.
finance.yahoo.com/news/warren-...
Warren Buffett has liquidated stocks, which is the logical tactic in preparation for a general crash of stock value.
finance.yahoo.com/news/warren-...
Just finished watching 'Loving Vincent' for the first time.
As a long time fan of Vincent van Gogh, I recommend it.
We all live in Vincent's shadow.
Be kind.
youtu.be/T_f-nNlhnJA?...
As a long time fan of Vincent van Gogh, I recommend it.
We all live in Vincent's shadow.
Be kind.
youtu.be/T_f-nNlhnJA?...
Loving Vincent Official Theatrical Trailer
YouTube video by BreakThru Films
youtu.be
February 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Just finished watching 'Loving Vincent' for the first time.
As a long time fan of Vincent van Gogh, I recommend it.
We all live in Vincent's shadow.
Be kind.
youtu.be/T_f-nNlhnJA?...
As a long time fan of Vincent van Gogh, I recommend it.
We all live in Vincent's shadow.
Be kind.
youtu.be/T_f-nNlhnJA?...
Tariffs.
They are the opposite of free trade.
They are the opposite of free trade.
February 3, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Tariffs.
They are the opposite of free trade.
They are the opposite of free trade.
Tariffs.
They are the opposite of free trade.
They are the opposite of free trade.
February 3, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Tariffs.
They are the opposite of free trade.
They are the opposite of free trade.
Those who seek to disinform are winning.
What should we, those who oppose disinformation, do?
www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...
What should we, those who oppose disinformation, do?
www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...
Disinformation experts slam Meta decision to end US fact-checking
The shock announcement is seen as an attempt to appease US President-elect Donald Trump.
www.rnz.co.nz
January 8, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Those who seek to disinform are winning.
What should we, those who oppose disinformation, do?
www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...
What should we, those who oppose disinformation, do?
www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...
The Last Word: Jimmy Carter
YouTube video by The New York Times
youtu.be
December 31, 2024 at 3:28 AM
Now is possibly a good time to recall the lies told by President Carter: if there were any, they were rare.
This report of his passing is one of the best I have seen:
youtu.be/dNniqmPf-uU?...
This report of his passing is one of the best I have seen:
youtu.be/dNniqmPf-uU?...
Remembering late Jimmy Carter's post-presidential peace efforts
YouTube video by Al Jazeera English
youtu.be
December 31, 2024 at 12:28 AM
Now is possibly a good time to recall the lies told by President Carter: if there were any, they were rare.
This report of his passing is one of the best I have seen:
youtu.be/dNniqmPf-uU?...
This report of his passing is one of the best I have seen:
youtu.be/dNniqmPf-uU?...
Some memes are very insulting.
December 23, 2024 at 10:53 PM
Some memes are very insulting.
Absolute proof that John Campbell was NOT crucified, and his summary of 50 year old photographs of the shroud, quotes from the Bible... ...and, well, Dr Susan Oliver sums up John Campbell's video.
...and yes, John Campbell definitely did say "...medieval laser beams..."
youtu.be/WKbfWozI3zg?...
...and yes, John Campbell definitely did say "...medieval laser beams..."
youtu.be/WKbfWozI3zg?...
Has John Campbell revealed the TRUTH about the Shroud of Turin?
YouTube video by Back to the Science
youtu.be
December 15, 2024 at 6:20 AM
Absolute proof that John Campbell was NOT crucified, and his summary of 50 year old photographs of the shroud, quotes from the Bible... ...and, well, Dr Susan Oliver sums up John Campbell's video.
...and yes, John Campbell definitely did say "...medieval laser beams..."
youtu.be/WKbfWozI3zg?...
...and yes, John Campbell definitely did say "...medieval laser beams..."
youtu.be/WKbfWozI3zg?...
Kiev was founded in the 5th century, and was the original capital of Rus.
Moscow was founded around the 12th century.
Putin lies.
Make no mistake, Putin's misinformation is dangerous, and underpins Russia's return to an aggressive regime.
This:
youtu.be/x4_ZsqmkuK4?...
Moscow was founded around the 12th century.
Putin lies.
Make no mistake, Putin's misinformation is dangerous, and underpins Russia's return to an aggressive regime.
This:
youtu.be/x4_ZsqmkuK4?...
How Russia REWRITES history in its favor | BIG RUSSIAN LIES #1
YouTube video by Суспільне Культура
youtu.be
December 14, 2024 at 7:46 AM
Kiev was founded in the 5th century, and was the original capital of Rus.
Moscow was founded around the 12th century.
Putin lies.
Make no mistake, Putin's misinformation is dangerous, and underpins Russia's return to an aggressive regime.
This:
youtu.be/x4_ZsqmkuK4?...
Moscow was founded around the 12th century.
Putin lies.
Make no mistake, Putin's misinformation is dangerous, and underpins Russia's return to an aggressive regime.
This:
youtu.be/x4_ZsqmkuK4?...
Francesca Albanese sums up the correct approach regarding Gaza.
Both the crimes that have been committed against Israeli civilians on Oct 7, and the crimes committed by the IDF on the Palestinian people, should be pursued with the same rigor.
youtu.be/fxsj4wxcl7w?...
Both the crimes that have been committed against Israeli civilians on Oct 7, and the crimes committed by the IDF on the Palestinian people, should be pursued with the same rigor.
youtu.be/fxsj4wxcl7w?...
youtu.be
December 12, 2024 at 1:12 PM
Francesca Albanese sums up the correct approach regarding Gaza.
Both the crimes that have been committed against Israeli civilians on Oct 7, and the crimes committed by the IDF on the Palestinian people, should be pursued with the same rigor.
youtu.be/fxsj4wxcl7w?...
Both the crimes that have been committed against Israeli civilians on Oct 7, and the crimes committed by the IDF on the Palestinian people, should be pursued with the same rigor.
youtu.be/fxsj4wxcl7w?...
In his first term, Trump appeared to be the president of those who agreed with him rather than president of the US.
My hope is that it will change in his second term.
I fear is that it won't.
My hope is that it will change in his second term.
I fear is that it won't.
December 4, 2024 at 3:22 AM
In his first term, Trump appeared to be the president of those who agreed with him rather than president of the US.
My hope is that it will change in his second term.
I fear is that it won't.
My hope is that it will change in his second term.
I fear is that it won't.
NZ has just published a 719 page report on Covid-19.
The report highlights successes & identifies future improvements.
After a cursory read it is my view that this report is a significant contribution to best practice for pandemic response.
www.covid19lessons.royalcommission.nz/reports-less...
The report highlights successes & identifies future improvements.
After a cursory read it is my view that this report is a significant contribution to best practice for pandemic response.
www.covid19lessons.royalcommission.nz/reports-less...
Main Report | Covid-19 Lessons Learned
www.covid19lessons.royalcommission.nz
November 28, 2024 at 8:47 PM
NZ has just published a 719 page report on Covid-19.
The report highlights successes & identifies future improvements.
After a cursory read it is my view that this report is a significant contribution to best practice for pandemic response.
www.covid19lessons.royalcommission.nz/reports-less...
The report highlights successes & identifies future improvements.
After a cursory read it is my view that this report is a significant contribution to best practice for pandemic response.
www.covid19lessons.royalcommission.nz/reports-less...
He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata he tangata he tangata!
(What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people!)
youtu.be/2zmwwCalFaY?...
(What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people!)
youtu.be/2zmwwCalFaY?...
Two Black Men Reveal the SHOCKING Truth About Moving to New Zealand
YouTube video by Twano 2am
youtu.be
November 26, 2024 at 7:31 AM
He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata he tangata he tangata!
(What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people!)
youtu.be/2zmwwCalFaY?...
(What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people!)
youtu.be/2zmwwCalFaY?...
My thoughts are that if a restaurant (or any business) can't pay staff a livable wage, then they shouldn't be in business.
November 26, 2024 at 5:00 AM
My thoughts are that if a restaurant (or any business) can't pay staff a livable wage, then they shouldn't be in business.
Remember that a part of the Dunning-Kruger effect is that competent people underestimate their competence by a little.
(Most promoted is that incompetent people overestimate their competence.)
🙂
(Most promoted is that incompetent people overestimate their competence.)
🙂
November 18, 2024 at 11:31 PM
Remember that a part of the Dunning-Kruger effect is that competent people underestimate their competence by a little.
(Most promoted is that incompetent people overestimate their competence.)
🙂
(Most promoted is that incompetent people overestimate their competence.)
🙂
A great find!
Looks like the equivalent of X's spaces isn't too far away!
Looks like the equivalent of X's spaces isn't too far away!
November 18, 2024 at 8:05 AM
A great find!
Looks like the equivalent of X's spaces isn't too far away!
Looks like the equivalent of X's spaces isn't too far away!
May the force be with us.
November 18, 2024 at 6:41 AM
May the force be with us.
"According to the official Bluesky account, a million people joined the platform in just one day this week, after Musk was given a position in Donald Trump's government."
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
The X exodus - could Bluesky spike spark end of Elon Musk's social media platform?
Even Google appears to trust X less, with one expert telling Sky News the search engine treats X competitor Bluesky as 10 times more important than Elon Musk's platform.
news.sky.com
November 18, 2024 at 12:36 AM
"According to the official Bluesky account, a million people joined the platform in just one day this week, after Musk was given a position in Donald Trump's government."
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
November 16, 2024 at 10:34 AM
"Trump’s margin there was far from a landslide by historical standards, as I showed here. What’s more, only 780,000 votes separated the two candidates in all swing states combined. That’s how close Kamala Harris came to being president."
— Andy Borowitz
www.borowitzreport.com/p/turning-of...
— Andy Borowitz
www.borowitzreport.com/p/turning-of...
Turning off the News
It's time to break up with the mainstream media.
www.borowitzreport.com
November 16, 2024 at 6:58 AM
"Trump’s margin there was far from a landslide by historical standards, as I showed here. What’s more, only 780,000 votes separated the two candidates in all swing states combined. That’s how close Kamala Harris came to being president."
— Andy Borowitz
www.borowitzreport.com/p/turning-of...
— Andy Borowitz
www.borowitzreport.com/p/turning-of...
Suddenly what Elon Musk thinks is important.
As are his business connections with Russia, especially Space X.
www.reuters.com/world/us/dem...
As are his business connections with Russia, especially Space X.
www.reuters.com/world/us/dem...
Democratic senators call for probe into Musk's Russia calls
Reports that billionaire Elon Musk has held multiple calls with Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin, should be investigated by the Pentagon and law-enforcement agencies on national-security grounds, two senior Democratic senators said in a letter seen by Reuters on Friday.
www.reuters.com
November 16, 2024 at 12:18 AM
Suddenly what Elon Musk thinks is important.
As are his business connections with Russia, especially Space X.
www.reuters.com/world/us/dem...
As are his business connections with Russia, especially Space X.
www.reuters.com/world/us/dem...