Errol Cavit
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I'm interested in vintage and #warbird #aviation, aviation photography, and history in general. Plus SciFi and plausible what-ifs. #AvGeek
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December 7, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Mentour Pilot has released a report on the Mount Erebus Disaster, when an AirNZ DC-10 flew into the Antarctic mountain in 1979.
#avgeek #aviation #AotearoaNZ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0B4YvwM-UQ
#avgeek #aviation #AotearoaNZ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0B4YvwM-UQ
December 7, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Mentour Pilot has released a report on the Mount Erebus Disaster, when an AirNZ DC-10 flew into the Antarctic mountain in 1979.
#avgeek #aviation #AotearoaNZ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0B4YvwM-UQ
#avgeek #aviation #AotearoaNZ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0B4YvwM-UQ
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Paywalled, in Dutch, but Trouw did a serious analysis of the "drone incidents" and yeah… "In approximately forty incidents, the origin remains unclear, or no evidence of drones in the airspace has been found at all … In at least fourteen cases, it later turned out to be something completely […]
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December 6, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Paywalled, in Dutch, but Trouw did a serious analysis of the "drone incidents" and yeah… "In approximately forty incidents, the origin remains unclear, or no evidence of drones in the airspace has been found at all … In at least fourteen cases, it later turned out to be something completely […]
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It has come to my attention that Calibre has started adding AI shit into its functionality.
GOD FUCKING DAMMIT CAN I MAYBE HAVE JUST ONE PROGRAM THAT DOESN"T TRY TO DO AI BULLSHIT?
Just one? Maybe?
Anyway, if you want to have an AI-free calibre, you'll need to not upgrade past version 8.10. 😡
GOD FUCKING DAMMIT CAN I MAYBE HAVE JUST ONE PROGRAM THAT DOESN"T TRY TO DO AI BULLSHIT?
Just one? Maybe?
Anyway, if you want to have an AI-free calibre, you'll need to not upgrade past version 8.10. 😡
December 6, 2025 at 4:04 AM
It has come to my attention that Calibre has started adding AI shit into its functionality.
GOD FUCKING DAMMIT CAN I MAYBE HAVE JUST ONE PROGRAM THAT DOESN"T TRY TO DO AI BULLSHIT?
Just one? Maybe?
Anyway, if you want to have an AI-free calibre, you'll need to not upgrade past version 8.10. 😡
GOD FUCKING DAMMIT CAN I MAYBE HAVE JUST ONE PROGRAM THAT DOESN"T TRY TO DO AI BULLSHIT?
Just one? Maybe?
Anyway, if you want to have an AI-free calibre, you'll need to not upgrade past version 8.10. 😡
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lol Lufthansa, this is unbelievably petty. I can't believe an entire chain of people at the company thought this was a good idea and actually executed on it.
Lufthansa Crew Rats Out Top Tier Flyer, And It Ends Poorly For Airline
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Lufthansa Crew Rats Out Top Tier Flyer, And It Ends Poorly For Airline
A Lufthansa flight attendant ratted out a passenger for skipping a flight segment, leading to a court case with a bad ruling for the airline.
onemileatatime.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:55 PM
lol Lufthansa, this is unbelievably petty. I can't believe an entire chain of people at the company thought this was a good idea and actually executed on it.
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In California, we get 500 lb bears under the house.
In New Zealand, they get baby seals in the bars. 🤔
The Guardian: Baby fur seal wanders into a bar in New Zealand
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/05/baby-fur-seal-wanders-into-bar-in-new-zealand
#animals #wildlife
In New Zealand, they get baby seals in the bars. 🤔
The Guardian: Baby fur seal wanders into a bar in New Zealand
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/05/baby-fur-seal-wanders-into-bar-in-new-zealand
#animals #wildlife
Baby fur seal wanders into a bar in New Zealand
The surprise visitor waddled around the pub during what’s known as ‘silly season’ where seals pop up in unexpected places
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:47 AM
In California, we get 500 lb bears under the house.
In New Zealand, they get baby seals in the bars. 🤔
The Guardian: Baby fur seal wanders into a bar in New Zealand
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/05/baby-fur-seal-wanders-into-bar-in-new-zealand
#animals #wildlife
In New Zealand, they get baby seals in the bars. 🤔
The Guardian: Baby fur seal wanders into a bar in New Zealand
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/05/baby-fur-seal-wanders-into-bar-in-new-zealand
#animals #wildlife
December 4, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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The Paediatric Society of NZ - representing the clinical field most relevant here - have released maybe the strongest statement of all the medical bodies: “puberty blockers are an established, safe, reversible, and
life-saving treatment option”
life-saving treatment option”
PSNZ responds to government announcement on puberty blockers
www.paediatrics.org.nz
December 3, 2025 at 1:21 AM
The Paediatric Society of NZ - representing the clinical field most relevant here - have released maybe the strongest statement of all the medical bodies: “puberty blockers are an established, safe, reversible, and
life-saving treatment option”
life-saving treatment option”
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1. New Zealand doctors are officially suing to reverse the country's ban on puberty blockers for gender affirming care.
“These regulations are being enacted based on politics, not on clinical evidence."
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www.erininthemorning.com/p/were-takin...
“These regulations are being enacted based on politics, not on clinical evidence."
Subscribe to support our journalism.
www.erininthemorning.com/p/were-takin...
“We’re taking this to court”: Doctors Are Fighting New Zealand’s Puberty Blocker Ban
“Only a small number of young people in Aotearoa are prescribed reversible pubertal suppression, but for those who need it, the negative impacts of this regulation will be huge.”
www.erininthemorning.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:56 PM
1. New Zealand doctors are officially suing to reverse the country's ban on puberty blockers for gender affirming care.
“These regulations are being enacted based on politics, not on clinical evidence."
Subscribe to support our journalism.
www.erininthemorning.com/p/were-takin...
“These regulations are being enacted based on politics, not on clinical evidence."
Subscribe to support our journalism.
www.erininthemorning.com/p/were-takin...
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utu: to repay, respond, avenge. Utu is a 1983 New Zealand war film about the New Zealand Wars. Co-written and directed by Geoff Murphy and depicts the story of a Māori warrior who sets out on a quest for utu (revenge)
December 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM
utu: to repay, respond, avenge. Utu is a 1983 New Zealand war film about the New Zealand Wars. Co-written and directed by Geoff Murphy and depicts the story of a Māori warrior who sets out on a quest for utu (revenge)
I'm assigning 4 character prefix codes to customer accounts, based on their name. Decided to NOT use NGGA, especially as it is a Māori company name.
December 3, 2025 at 2:49 AM
I'm assigning 4 character prefix codes to customer accounts, based on their name. Decided to NOT use NGGA, especially as it is a Māori company name.
Our pub quiz team name tonight is The Pack, in honour of the just departed Cyclops.
December 2, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Our pub quiz team name tonight is The Pack, in honour of the just departed Cyclops.
December 1, 2025 at 6:10 PM
[Pet drama]
Currently at the emergency vet with this old fella. Didn't want food, stopped walking. Is in pain with very sore tummy area. Waiting for blood results to narrow things down.
Currently at the emergency vet with this old fella. Didn't want food, stopped walking. Is in pain with very sore tummy area. Waiting for blood results to narrow things down.
December 1, 2025 at 9:45 AM
[Pet drama]
Currently at the emergency vet with this old fella. Didn't want food, stopped walking. Is in pain with very sore tummy area. Waiting for blood results to narrow things down.
Currently at the emergency vet with this old fella. Didn't want food, stopped walking. Is in pain with very sore tummy area. Waiting for blood results to narrow things down.
December 1, 2025 at 5:25 AM
November 29, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Oooh, we are approaching free BBQ season! Because of the rampant consumerism of the season, people will buy new BBQ's (don't)... you can fix and retrofit Weber BBQ's very easily, lots of parts available. Keep an eye on the curb near you (well... probably in January). #reducerepairreuserecycle
November 28, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Oooh, we are approaching free BBQ season! Because of the rampant consumerism of the season, people will buy new BBQ's (don't)... you can fix and retrofit Weber BBQ's very easily, lots of parts available. Keep an eye on the curb near you (well... probably in January). #reducerepairreuserecycle
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Further to that “why are French railway station platform numbers so confusing” I present you: Laroche Migennes
3 platforms with a 1
2 platforms with a 2
And J
Obviously!
Oh and 1Bis on the sign is 1B in the app. Which is helpful!
3 platforms with a 1
2 platforms with a 2
And J
Obviously!
Oh and 1Bis on the sign is 1B in the app. Which is helpful!
November 29, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Further to that “why are French railway station platform numbers so confusing” I present you: Laroche Migennes
3 platforms with a 1
2 platforms with a 2
And J
Obviously!
Oh and 1Bis on the sign is 1B in the app. Which is helpful!
3 platforms with a 1
2 platforms with a 2
And J
Obviously!
Oh and 1Bis on the sign is 1B in the app. Which is helpful!
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VOLCANO AWAKENS!
Dramatic video shows a dormant volcano erupting in Ethiopia, filmed from aboard a passenger plane.
#aurefreepress #News #press #headline #volcano #Breaking #breakingnews
Dramatic video shows a dormant volcano erupting in Ethiopia, filmed from aboard a passenger plane.
#aurefreepress #News #press #headline #volcano #Breaking #breakingnews
November 29, 2025 at 12:29 PM
VOLCANO AWAKENS!
Dramatic video shows a dormant volcano erupting in Ethiopia, filmed from aboard a passenger plane.
#aurefreepress #News #press #headline #volcano #Breaking #breakingnews
Dramatic video shows a dormant volcano erupting in Ethiopia, filmed from aboard a passenger plane.
#aurefreepress #News #press #headline #volcano #Breaking #breakingnews
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Ata mārie, Tāmaki Makaurau ☀️
Thanks for having me in your gorgeous sparkling city.
Thanks for having me in your gorgeous sparkling city.
November 28, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Ata mārie, Tāmaki Makaurau ☀️
Thanks for having me in your gorgeous sparkling city.
Thanks for having me in your gorgeous sparkling city.