Neighbour Al
@neighbour-al.bsky.social
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New York City Loves a Little Treat. Here Are Our 46 Favorites.
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October 30, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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Under Dr. Oz, Medicare is launching a pilot program that will use AI to determine whether patients would be covered for certain procedures.
Companies running the program will be paid a share of the savings from rejecting claims.
Who in their right mind voted for this? No one.
Companies running the program will be paid a share of the savings from rejecting claims.
Who in their right mind voted for this? No one.
September 2, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Under Dr. Oz, Medicare is launching a pilot program that will use AI to determine whether patients would be covered for certain procedures.
Companies running the program will be paid a share of the savings from rejecting claims.
Who in their right mind voted for this? No one.
Companies running the program will be paid a share of the savings from rejecting claims.
Who in their right mind voted for this? No one.
I'm tired of hearing people claiming that pathogens 'adapt' to be able to infect humans. Nope, pathogens have no free will to decide their fate. Pathogens EVOLVE to infect humans; it's selection pressure and nothing else.
#vent
#vent
September 2, 2025 at 7:06 PM
I'm tired of hearing people claiming that pathogens 'adapt' to be able to infect humans. Nope, pathogens have no free will to decide their fate. Pathogens EVOLVE to infect humans; it's selection pressure and nothing else.
#vent
#vent
Today is a button sewing day. I lost the OD button from my M65 field jacket and I could swear that I stuffed it in a pocket. Nope. Now I'm rearranging buttons so that both buttons that show are OD. IYKYK #veteran
May 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Today is a button sewing day. I lost the OD button from my M65 field jacket and I could swear that I stuffed it in a pocket. Nope. Now I'm rearranging buttons so that both buttons that show are OD. IYKYK #veteran
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Former Weather Service Leaders Warn Staffing Cuts Could Lead to ‘Loss of Life’ (Gift Article)
The former agency directors say current employees will face an “impossible task” to maintain service just as hurricane season begins.
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May 5, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Planted 50 Harrison grafts in my nursery bed yesterday.
April 30, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Planted 50 Harrison grafts in my nursery bed yesterday.
This is what a real democracy looks like
April 30, 2025 at 2:26 AM
This is what a real democracy looks like
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“‘…everybody is sick, God knows what they have…no medical attention, much less give them privileges to a bathroom.’”
What you do out here is amplified in there—illnesses that could be prevented by those with the ability, the choice spread exponentially to&within places people cannot leave. Mask up.
What you do out here is amplified in there—illnesses that could be prevented by those with the ability, the choice spread exponentially to&within places people cannot leave. Mask up.
Migrants found dead at Krome Detention Center in Miami, due to possible starvation and dehydration.
The facility, which was a detention facility prior to it being converted for ICE use, has a max capacity of 500.
The facility, which was a detention facility prior to it being converted for ICE use, has a max capacity of 500.
‘They are being treated like dogs': Families concerned over living conditions at Krome Detention Center
Family members of detainees being held at Krome Detention Center are speaking out about the alleged harsh conditions of the facility.
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March 24, 2025 at 5:43 AM
“‘…everybody is sick, God knows what they have…no medical attention, much less give them privileges to a bathroom.’”
What you do out here is amplified in there—illnesses that could be prevented by those with the ability, the choice spread exponentially to&within places people cannot leave. Mask up.
What you do out here is amplified in there—illnesses that could be prevented by those with the ability, the choice spread exponentially to&within places people cannot leave. Mask up.
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Support the victim (Ben & Jerry's) and boycott the beast (Unilever) www.unilever.com/brands/all-b...
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March 20, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Support the victim (Ben & Jerry's) and boycott the beast (Unilever) www.unilever.com/brands/all-b...
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Boycotting Tesla is not "illegal", as Trump claims.
The purpose of a boycott is to send a clear message: We the people have the power and choice to not give our hard-earned cash to billionaire oligarchs.
The purpose of a boycott is to send a clear message: We the people have the power and choice to not give our hard-earned cash to billionaire oligarchs.
Trump calls Tesla boycott ‘illegal’ and says he’s buying one to support Musk
President makes statement in support of Musk’s ‘baby’ as company shares fall hard and owners sell vehicles
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March 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Boycotting Tesla is not "illegal", as Trump claims.
The purpose of a boycott is to send a clear message: We the people have the power and choice to not give our hard-earned cash to billionaire oligarchs.
The purpose of a boycott is to send a clear message: We the people have the power and choice to not give our hard-earned cash to billionaire oligarchs.
#planB is a pharmaceutical fire extinguisher that you need to use quickly. Go out an get it now so you have it if it’s needed by you or a friend.
February 16, 2025 at 12:36 AM
#planB is a pharmaceutical fire extinguisher that you need to use quickly. Go out an get it now so you have it if it’s needed by you or a friend.
Dear world, The U.S. scientists that you know and respect are still trustworthy. They might have funding issues, but you can believe their science.
February 15, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Dear world, The U.S. scientists that you know and respect are still trustworthy. They might have funding issues, but you can believe their science.
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Toast, Trees and a Wassailing Queen: An Ancient English Ritual Is Back (Gift Article)
The centuries-old tradition of wassailing is making a comeback in rural England, with rituals and revelry meant to chase away evil spirits and the winter blues.
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February 14, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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Don’t mess with @ellenlweintraub.bsky.social
Received a letter from POTUS today purporting to remove me as Commissioner and Chair of the FEC. There's a legal way to replace FEC commissioners-this isn't it. I've been so fortunate to serve the American people and stir up some good trouble along the way. That's not changing anytime soon.
February 7, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Don’t mess with @ellenlweintraub.bsky.social
"Gender" is a social term. "Sex" is a biological term. There are more than one sexes, and gender terms are social constraints.
I'm not sure if this message is getting through to MAGA, but they should have paid attention in high school. Using the term "gender" on a form is inappropriate.
I'm not sure if this message is getting through to MAGA, but they should have paid attention in high school. Using the term "gender" on a form is inappropriate.
January 23, 2025 at 5:51 PM
"Gender" is a social term. "Sex" is a biological term. There are more than one sexes, and gender terms are social constraints.
I'm not sure if this message is getting through to MAGA, but they should have paid attention in high school. Using the term "gender" on a form is inappropriate.
I'm not sure if this message is getting through to MAGA, but they should have paid attention in high school. Using the term "gender" on a form is inappropriate.