@lexomatic.bsky.social
High and counter culture. Former public servant, translator, videographer, musician, editor, and intern everywhere I can make myself redundant by fixing systemic problems. TTRPG & audio drama He / Him
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Will PRIVATIZING Canadian MEDICARE WORK?
Researchers compared 25 wealthy countries.
The more each relies on FOR-PROFIT COMPANIES to deliver healthcare
...the WORSE LIFE EXPECTANCY gets.
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
Researchers compared 25 wealthy countries.
The more each relies on FOR-PROFIT COMPANIES to deliver healthcare
...the WORSE LIFE EXPECTANCY gets.
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
November 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Will PRIVATIZING Canadian MEDICARE WORK?
Researchers compared 25 wealthy countries.
The more each relies on FOR-PROFIT COMPANIES to deliver healthcare
...the WORSE LIFE EXPECTANCY gets.
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
Researchers compared 25 wealthy countries.
The more each relies on FOR-PROFIT COMPANIES to deliver healthcare
...the WORSE LIFE EXPECTANCY gets.
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
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No food, $200 away from getting my car out the shop, there’s no pub transit anywhere near my job, and these ride prices are kicking my ass so I end up waiting 15-20 mins extra for prices to go down
Anything helps!
C/V/Kofi: MSN99
Anything helps!
C/V/Kofi: MSN99
November 8, 2025 at 4:29 PM
No food, $200 away from getting my car out the shop, there’s no pub transit anywhere near my job, and these ride prices are kicking my ass so I end up waiting 15-20 mins extra for prices to go down
Anything helps!
C/V/Kofi: MSN99
Anything helps!
C/V/Kofi: MSN99
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Please don't ignore me
My family is dying and you are our only hope
My child Jamal is experiencing diabetic episodes, and I am suffering from uterine infections. Any donation will save my family.
If you’re scrolling, PLEASE leave a dot . it's just a dot
gofund.me/ac206230a
@mommunism.bsky.social
My family is dying and you are our only hope
My child Jamal is experiencing diabetic episodes, and I am suffering from uterine infections. Any donation will save my family.
If you’re scrolling, PLEASE leave a dot . it's just a dot
gofund.me/ac206230a
@mommunism.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Please don't ignore me
My family is dying and you are our only hope
My child Jamal is experiencing diabetic episodes, and I am suffering from uterine infections. Any donation will save my family.
If you’re scrolling, PLEASE leave a dot . it's just a dot
gofund.me/ac206230a
@mommunism.bsky.social
My family is dying and you are our only hope
My child Jamal is experiencing diabetic episodes, and I am suffering from uterine infections. Any donation will save my family.
If you’re scrolling, PLEASE leave a dot . it's just a dot
gofund.me/ac206230a
@mommunism.bsky.social
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This is the 2nd time a major government report from Deloitte has been found to contain errors likely generated by AI.
First in Australia and now, as The Independent has confirmed, in a major healthcare policy paper for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador #nlpoli #AI #deloitte
First in Australia and now, as The Independent has confirmed, in a major healthcare policy paper for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador #nlpoli #AI #deloitte
A major healthcare policy paper commissioned by @govnl.bsky.social government from Deloitte at a cost of $1.6 million, cites research papers that don’t exist, making it the second major government policy paper called into question in as many months. #nlpoli #AI
theindependent.ca/news/lji/maj...
theindependent.ca/news/lji/maj...
Major N.L. healthcare report contains errors likely generated by A.I. – The Independent
$1.6 million Health Human Resources Plan from Deloitte cites research papers that don’t exist, making it the second major government policy paper called into question in as many months
theindependent.ca
November 22, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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instead of participating in the colonial system, ask yourselves:
- why do we have to pay to have a roof?
- why do we have to pay to eat?
- why must we pay for healthcare?
- why must we pay to /live/?
- why do marginalized groups have to vote for the right to exist?
- why do we have to pay to have a roof?
- why do we have to pay to eat?
- why must we pay for healthcare?
- why must we pay to /live/?
- why do marginalized groups have to vote for the right to exist?
November 10, 2025 at 12:21 PM
instead of participating in the colonial system, ask yourselves:
- why do we have to pay to have a roof?
- why do we have to pay to eat?
- why must we pay for healthcare?
- why must we pay to /live/?
- why do marginalized groups have to vote for the right to exist?
- why do we have to pay to have a roof?
- why do we have to pay to eat?
- why must we pay for healthcare?
- why must we pay to /live/?
- why do marginalized groups have to vote for the right to exist?
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Mob Prince Lecce did a ton of harm to kids, cutting school budgets by $1Billion meant no IEPs to help kids work through tough pandemic conditions and socialization.
pressprogress.ca/stephen-lecc...
pressprogress.ca/stephen-lecc...
Stephen Lecce Claims He Made the Biggest Education Investment in ‘Ontario’s History’. Actually, He Cut Education.
The facts show Ontario schools and education workers are facing cuts
pressprogress.ca
November 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Mob Prince Lecce did a ton of harm to kids, cutting school budgets by $1Billion meant no IEPs to help kids work through tough pandemic conditions and socialization.
pressprogress.ca/stephen-lecc...
pressprogress.ca/stephen-lecc...
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NEW: Defence Minister David McGuinty said he could not confirm if Canadian officers attended an Israeli military seminar this week.
The seminar was held to “strengthen cooperation ... between the participating militaries.” www.readthemaple.com/minister-can...
The seminar was held to “strengthen cooperation ... between the participating militaries.” www.readthemaple.com/minister-can...
Minister ‘Can’t Confirm’ If Canadian Officers Went To Israeli Seminar
The seminar reportedly focused on Israel’s experiences in waging its genocidal war on Gaza.
www.readthemaple.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
NEW: Defence Minister David McGuinty said he could not confirm if Canadian officers attended an Israeli military seminar this week.
The seminar was held to “strengthen cooperation ... between the participating militaries.” www.readthemaple.com/minister-can...
The seminar was held to “strengthen cooperation ... between the participating militaries.” www.readthemaple.com/minister-can...
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Urgent!
Sitting at $300 of $775 needed for rent by Dec 1st while dealing with multiple disabling health problems.
Only $475 and 9 days left to go til due. Please help keep this disabled queer trans artist housed! Thank you!! 💕💸🏳️⚧️
paypal.me/rookkilljoy
CashApp/Venmo: foxrook
gofund.me/659e1b65
Sitting at $300 of $775 needed for rent by Dec 1st while dealing with multiple disabling health problems.
Only $475 and 9 days left to go til due. Please help keep this disabled queer trans artist housed! Thank you!! 💕💸🏳️⚧️
paypal.me/rookkilljoy
CashApp/Venmo: foxrook
gofund.me/659e1b65
November 22, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Urgent!
Sitting at $300 of $775 needed for rent by Dec 1st while dealing with multiple disabling health problems.
Only $475 and 9 days left to go til due. Please help keep this disabled queer trans artist housed! Thank you!! 💕💸🏳️⚧️
paypal.me/rookkilljoy
CashApp/Venmo: foxrook
gofund.me/659e1b65
Sitting at $300 of $775 needed for rent by Dec 1st while dealing with multiple disabling health problems.
Only $475 and 9 days left to go til due. Please help keep this disabled queer trans artist housed! Thank you!! 💕💸🏳️⚧️
paypal.me/rookkilljoy
CashApp/Venmo: foxrook
gofund.me/659e1b65
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If you are looking for alternatives we got you at stopgenai.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:09 PM
If you are looking for alternatives we got you at stopgenai.com
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So much land. So much valuable land now in the hands of a government that has been trying to sell off the greenbelt, provincial parks and Ontario place.
It is not conspiratorial. It's recent history.
It is not conspiratorial. It's recent history.
The government says Bill 33 has received Royal Assent and is now law.
It will make it easier for the education minister to take over school boards in the province by appointing a supervisor and sidelining trustees. #onpoli globalnews.ca/news/1153148...
It will make it easier for the education minister to take over school boards in the province by appointing a supervisor and sidelining trustees. #onpoli globalnews.ca/news/1153148...
Protests erupt at Queen’s Park as government passes school board takeover bill | Globalnews.ca
On Wednesday, Bill 33 passed its third reading at Queen's Park after a shortened debate and bypassing committee, with Royal Assent set to follow.
globalnews.ca
November 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM
So much land. So much valuable land now in the hands of a government that has been trying to sell off the greenbelt, provincial parks and Ontario place.
It is not conspiratorial. It's recent history.
It is not conspiratorial. It's recent history.
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US high school use "at least one time in the past 30 days"
1999: 28.4% smoke; none vape
cdc.gov/mmWR/PDF/wk/...
2011: 15.8% smoke; 1.5% vape (1st year measured)
cdc.gov/mmwr/preview...
2024: 1.7% smoke; 7.8% vape nicotine
cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes...
The Cigarette Era just ended, and no one knows it.
1999: 28.4% smoke; none vape
cdc.gov/mmWR/PDF/wk/...
2011: 15.8% smoke; 1.5% vape (1st year measured)
cdc.gov/mmwr/preview...
2024: 1.7% smoke; 7.8% vape nicotine
cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes...
The Cigarette Era just ended, and no one knows it.
November 19, 2025 at 8:35 PM
US high school use "at least one time in the past 30 days"
1999: 28.4% smoke; none vape
cdc.gov/mmWR/PDF/wk/...
2011: 15.8% smoke; 1.5% vape (1st year measured)
cdc.gov/mmwr/preview...
2024: 1.7% smoke; 7.8% vape nicotine
cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes...
The Cigarette Era just ended, and no one knows it.
1999: 28.4% smoke; none vape
cdc.gov/mmWR/PDF/wk/...
2011: 15.8% smoke; 1.5% vape (1st year measured)
cdc.gov/mmwr/preview...
2024: 1.7% smoke; 7.8% vape nicotine
cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes...
The Cigarette Era just ended, and no one knows it.
4 years ago today I typoed #refistribution & it still feels relevant.
November 19, 2025 at 8:52 PM
4 years ago today I typoed #refistribution & it still feels relevant.
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So this was the core security argument I wrote on in a FCC comment RE: paid prioritization - any scheme to whitelist/blacklist traffic speeds creates a huge vulnerability that must by definition have an attack surface that's literally every infra router in order to throttle unpaid traffic
November 19, 2025 at 6:25 PM
So this was the core security argument I wrote on in a FCC comment RE: paid prioritization - any scheme to whitelist/blacklist traffic speeds creates a huge vulnerability that must by definition have an attack surface that's literally every infra router in order to throttle unpaid traffic
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Folks, an explanation why everything in our Black Friday Collection shows out of stock. We want to empower choice abd with 300-400 items, giving people more time to browse behooves everyone.
Later today we'll be working on uploading Vavia's line for the release.
Later today we'll be working on uploading Vavia's line for the release.
A reminder. We preview our collection drops so people can make informed, timely purchases. There are 11 of us, our collections have over 300 items. You can preview the Black Friday collection AS WE BUILD IT here 1/2:
www.peculiarityshop.com/blackfriday2...
www.peculiarityshop.com/blackfriday2...
Black Friday | Peculiarity Shop
The Peculiarity Shop Black Friday Collection, 11/28/2025, 12pm EST.
www.peculiarityshop.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Folks, an explanation why everything in our Black Friday Collection shows out of stock. We want to empower choice abd with 300-400 items, giving people more time to browse behooves everyone.
Later today we'll be working on uploading Vavia's line for the release.
Later today we'll be working on uploading Vavia's line for the release.
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Please help Hammam's family survive Israel's continuing genocide, donations are very slow since the 'ceasefire', & winter rains are flooding the camps & making life hell for Palestinians. Supplies & shelter urgently needed:
November 19, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Please help Hammam's family survive Israel's continuing genocide, donations are very slow since the 'ceasefire', & winter rains are flooding the camps & making life hell for Palestinians. Supplies & shelter urgently needed:
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Was the Department of Justice using experimental chatbots to give immigration advice? It has now retired its asylum chatbot Erin, but has infused Tara, the non-asylum immigration chatbot with AI. Read more here www.dublininquirer.com/was-the-depa...
Was the Department of Justice using experimental chatbots to give immigration advice?
“The public should not be used as guinea pigs, particularly vulnerable groups in a legal process which could be impacted by a chatbot giving an incorrect answer.”
www.dublininquirer.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Was the Department of Justice using experimental chatbots to give immigration advice? It has now retired its asylum chatbot Erin, but has infused Tara, the non-asylum immigration chatbot with AI. Read more here www.dublininquirer.com/was-the-depa...
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New York Daily News:
"An NYPD sergeant was facing federal charges Tuesday for impersonating an ICE agent and demanding a woman he met online report with her family to an immigration facility — a hoax he carried out in revenge for her rebuffing his advances, according to police sources."
"An NYPD sergeant was facing federal charges Tuesday for impersonating an ICE agent and demanding a woman he met online report with her family to an immigration facility — a hoax he carried out in revenge for her rebuffing his advances, according to police sources."
Jilted NYPD sergeant arrested for posing as ICE agent, ordering woman he met online report to immigration
The indictment alleges Sgt. Atickul Islam claimed to be the New York field office director for ICE when he contacted the victim on March 29.
www.nydailynews.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:49 PM
New York Daily News:
"An NYPD sergeant was facing federal charges Tuesday for impersonating an ICE agent and demanding a woman he met online report with her family to an immigration facility — a hoax he carried out in revenge for her rebuffing his advances, according to police sources."
"An NYPD sergeant was facing federal charges Tuesday for impersonating an ICE agent and demanding a woman he met online report with her family to an immigration facility — a hoax he carried out in revenge for her rebuffing his advances, according to police sources."
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Microsoft can make these instructions obsolete in a single update.
The far superior solution is to replace Windows with Linux! *
* But not Fedora or Red Hat because IBM owns them and they are pushing Gen AI. 🤦🏻♀️
The far superior solution is to replace Windows with Linux! *
* But not Fedora or Red Hat because IBM owns them and they are pushing Gen AI. 🤦🏻♀️
November 19, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Microsoft can make these instructions obsolete in a single update.
The far superior solution is to replace Windows with Linux! *
* But not Fedora or Red Hat because IBM owns them and they are pushing Gen AI. 🤦🏻♀️
The far superior solution is to replace Windows with Linux! *
* But not Fedora or Red Hat because IBM owns them and they are pushing Gen AI. 🤦🏻♀️
Didn't mention covid in a recent admin job application with regulatory body involved in birth about status quo that infringed their code of practice. No interview (despite years of regulatory experience). Midwives & doulas need to be aware. They are a chain of transmission.
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Researchers "found that infection during the first trimester was associated with an increased risk of preterm birth, showing 25% higher odds at 5.2% compared with 6.4%":
Via @ameshaa.bsky.social
www.drugtopics.com/view/covid-1...
Researchers "found that infection during the first trimester was associated with an increased risk of preterm birth, showing 25% higher odds at 5.2% compared with 6.4%":
Via @ameshaa.bsky.social
www.drugtopics.com/view/covid-1...
COVID-19 Infection During First Trimester Increases Risk of Neonatal Risks | Drug Topics
A study reveals first-trimester SARS-CoV-2 infection increases neonatal risks and highlights disparities in testing among pregnant women across demographics.
www.drugtopics.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Didn't mention covid in a recent admin job application with regulatory body involved in birth about status quo that infringed their code of practice. No interview (despite years of regulatory experience). Midwives & doulas need to be aware. They are a chain of transmission.
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Also, the same system that is negatively affecting your nervous system at your big age, what do you think it’s doing to a 5yo?
The same system that won’t pay you a livable wage as a child-free person, what do you think it’s doing to a household with multiple mouths to feed?
The same system that won’t pay you a livable wage as a child-free person, what do you think it’s doing to a household with multiple mouths to feed?
November 19, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Also, the same system that is negatively affecting your nervous system at your big age, what do you think it’s doing to a 5yo?
The same system that won’t pay you a livable wage as a child-free person, what do you think it’s doing to a household with multiple mouths to feed?
The same system that won’t pay you a livable wage as a child-free person, what do you think it’s doing to a household with multiple mouths to feed?
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At this time, everyone is sleeping peacefully and warmly.
#MyChildrenAreShiveringFromTheCold💔😔
We haven't slept a wink.
#WhereIsTheWorld #WhereAreTheCompassionateHearts
Please don't leave my children alone. You are my only hope.
gofund.me/5e802954
#Gaza #Palestine #GazaVerified #genocide #famine
#MyChildrenAreShiveringFromTheCold💔😔
We haven't slept a wink.
#WhereIsTheWorld #WhereAreTheCompassionateHearts
Please don't leave my children alone. You are my only hope.
gofund.me/5e802954
#Gaza #Palestine #GazaVerified #genocide #famine
Help me feed my little ones. Please share and donate., organized by Nuages Quinze
I'm Islam Radwan from Gaza, I'm married to three children. In th… Nuages Quinze needs your support for Help me feed my little ones. Please share and donate.
gofund.me
November 16, 2025 at 12:10 AM
At this time, everyone is sleeping peacefully and warmly.
#MyChildrenAreShiveringFromTheCold💔😔
We haven't slept a wink.
#WhereIsTheWorld #WhereAreTheCompassionateHearts
Please don't leave my children alone. You are my only hope.
gofund.me/5e802954
#Gaza #Palestine #GazaVerified #genocide #famine
#MyChildrenAreShiveringFromTheCold💔😔
We haven't slept a wink.
#WhereIsTheWorld #WhereAreTheCompassionateHearts
Please don't leave my children alone. You are my only hope.
gofund.me/5e802954
#Gaza #Palestine #GazaVerified #genocide #famine
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Clarkesworld was one of the first online magazines I submitted to. They eventually published one of my favourite short stories that I've written (drafted over one night, not sure I can do that anymore), 'muo-ka's Child'. Help Neil keep the lights on at one of sff's best magazines:
November 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Clarkesworld was one of the first online magazines I submitted to. They eventually published one of my favourite short stories that I've written (drafted over one night, not sure I can do that anymore), 'muo-ka's Child'. Help Neil keep the lights on at one of sff's best magazines:
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When the Ford government unilaterally took over the TDSB, almost all of the committees where parents advocated for change were disbanded.
Parents are now left “screaming into the void," says east-end mom Valerie Laurie.
www.thegrindmag.ca/parents-scre...
Parents are now left “screaming into the void," says east-end mom Valerie Laurie.
www.thegrindmag.ca/parents-scre...
Parents ‘Screaming into the Void’ Since TDSB Trustees Removed
Toronto parents spent years pushing the TDSB on disability support, air quality, Palestine and more. Now, the Ontario government’s takeover has washed away their efforts.
www.thegrindmag.ca
November 17, 2025 at 6:29 PM
When the Ford government unilaterally took over the TDSB, almost all of the committees where parents advocated for change were disbanded.
Parents are now left “screaming into the void," says east-end mom Valerie Laurie.
www.thegrindmag.ca/parents-scre...
Parents are now left “screaming into the void," says east-end mom Valerie Laurie.
www.thegrindmag.ca/parents-scre...
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EU to rip up your privacy rights in order to feed your data to “boost” AI. Superb.
November 16, 2025 at 8:54 AM
EU to rip up your privacy rights in order to feed your data to “boost” AI. Superb.