@nfroese.bsky.social
Just trying to figure out this life thing. In my spare time I play to many video games, read to much manga and watch to much anime.
Was in Canada, now in New Zealand.
As always, GO JETS GO!!!
Was in Canada, now in New Zealand.
As always, GO JETS GO!!!
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South Island hit with one of the year's most intense storms
South Island hit with one of the year's most intense storms
Large parts of the mainland have been under brief severe thunderstorm warnings through the afternoon.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 27, 2025 at 6:30 AM
South Island hit with one of the year's most intense storms
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Huge Black Friday lineup turns out to just be for Food Bank
Huge Black Friday lineup turns out to just be for Food Bank
HAMILTON, ON - Local residents this morning report driving past an excitingly long lineup and assuming it was for a blowout Black Friday sale, before realizing that it was just a regular queue for a b...
www.thebeaverton.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Huge Black Friday lineup turns out to just be for Food Bank
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My latest at Canada Healthwatch:
"Is the flu vaccine worth getting? (SPOILER: Yes.)"
canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/11/i...
"Is the flu vaccine worth getting? (SPOILER: Yes.)"
canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/11/i...
Is the flu vaccine worth getting? (SPOILER: Yes.)
If you cut your risk in half, isn't that a win?
canadahealthwatch.ca
November 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
My latest at Canada Healthwatch:
"Is the flu vaccine worth getting? (SPOILER: Yes.)"
canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/11/i...
"Is the flu vaccine worth getting? (SPOILER: Yes.)"
canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/11/i...
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UPDATE: Canada has announced that it has lost its measles elimination status.
This is a direct result of the increase in anti-vax disinformation, which has caused large, sustained outbreaks in the country over the last year.
This is a direct result of the increase in anti-vax disinformation, which has caused large, sustained outbreaks in the country over the last year.
November 10, 2025 at 6:19 PM
UPDATE: Canada has announced that it has lost its measles elimination status.
This is a direct result of the increase in anti-vax disinformation, which has caused large, sustained outbreaks in the country over the last year.
This is a direct result of the increase in anti-vax disinformation, which has caused large, sustained outbreaks in the country over the last year.
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Enough said
November 10, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Enough said
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Since 1990, the emissions share of the richest 1% has increased by 13%, and the richest 0.1% has grown by 32%, while the poorest 50% has decreased by 3%.
policy-practice.oxfam.org/resources/cl...
policy-practice.oxfam.org/resources/cl...
November 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Since 1990, the emissions share of the richest 1% has increased by 13%, and the richest 0.1% has grown by 32%, while the poorest 50% has decreased by 3%.
policy-practice.oxfam.org/resources/cl...
policy-practice.oxfam.org/resources/cl...
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And yet I still see some Americans not getting why Canadians are pissed off, why we are turning our backs on America when we are able, and why we are actively fostering relationships elsewhere.
You collectively elected a POS and the world is reacting, starting next-door
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
You collectively elected a POS and the world is reacting, starting next-door
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
U.S. ambassador to Canada goes on expletive-laced tirade at Ontario’s trade representative, witnesses say | CBC News
The U.S. ambassador to Canada delivered an expletive-laced tirade at Ontario's trade representative at an event in Ottawa on Monday, multiple witnesses tell CBC News
www.cbc.ca
October 29, 2025 at 10:02 AM
And yet I still see some Americans not getting why Canadians are pissed off, why we are turning our backs on America when we are able, and why we are actively fostering relationships elsewhere.
You collectively elected a POS and the world is reacting, starting next-door
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
You collectively elected a POS and the world is reacting, starting next-door
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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50% cut to women, another Billion to a *checks notes* PRIVATE CAR COMPANY $&@%#
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
October 29, 2025 at 8:37 PM
50% cut to women, another Billion to a *checks notes* PRIVATE CAR COMPANY $&@%#
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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I'm no economist but the fact that more than 42 million Americans (1 in 8!) are on SNAP (i.e., food stamps) says that the federal minimum wage is way too low.
October 29, 2025 at 2:43 PM
I'm no economist but the fact that more than 42 million Americans (1 in 8!) are on SNAP (i.e., food stamps) says that the federal minimum wage is way too low.
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I have a very bad feeling about this...
October 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I have a very bad feeling about this...
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This Labour Day, Aotearoa, try to live up to the dignified and respectable example of those worthy workers who first banded together in 1840 and politely requested to work only an 8-hour day.
Then threw anyone who crossed the line into the harbour
Then threw anyone who crossed the line into the harbour
Samuel Parnell | NZ History
Labour Day, a public holiday in New Zealand since 1900, is a suitable occasion to pay tribute to Samuel Parnell, who achieved fame as the founder of the eight-hour working day in New Zealand.
nzhistory.govt.nz
October 26, 2025 at 7:44 PM
This Labour Day, Aotearoa, try to live up to the dignified and respectable example of those worthy workers who first banded together in 1840 and politely requested to work only an 8-hour day.
Then threw anyone who crossed the line into the harbour
Then threw anyone who crossed the line into the harbour
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So they didn’t like the ad. Let’s just post Reagan’s 5 min speech against tariffs as it appears on YouTube.
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
President Reagan's Radio Address on Free and Fair Trade on April 25, 1987
YouTube video by Reagan Library
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
So they didn’t like the ad. Let’s just post Reagan’s 5 min speech against tariffs as it appears on YouTube.
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
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I'm doing live updates on the 'mega strike' today for RNZ. Please post enough content here on the Bluesky so I don't have to scroll the bird app for content, I'm begging you www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Live: Nurses, teachers, doctors and others take part in nationwide mega strike
Teachers, nurses and thousands of other workers are striking as dissatisfaction over pay and working conditions boils over.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 22, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I'm doing live updates on the 'mega strike' today for RNZ. Please post enough content here on the Bluesky so I don't have to scroll the bird app for content, I'm begging you www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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Star photographer's stunning Aoraki Mount Cook shot
Star photographer wins prize with stunning Aoraki Mount Cook shot
Landscape astro photographer, Tom Rae, has won the Royal Museums Greenwich Skyscapes Astronomy Photographer of the Year for a second time.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 19, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Star photographer's stunning Aoraki Mount Cook shot
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The 100 lowest-paying US corporations spent $644B on stock buybacks from 2019 to 2024.
Buybacks artificially boost share prices and inflate CEO pay.
The typical worker at these companies earned $35k last year.
Meanwhile, the average CEO was paid $17.2M
See the problem?
Buybacks artificially boost share prices and inflate CEO pay.
The typical worker at these companies earned $35k last year.
Meanwhile, the average CEO was paid $17.2M
See the problem?
October 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The 100 lowest-paying US corporations spent $644B on stock buybacks from 2019 to 2024.
Buybacks artificially boost share prices and inflate CEO pay.
The typical worker at these companies earned $35k last year.
Meanwhile, the average CEO was paid $17.2M
See the problem?
Buybacks artificially boost share prices and inflate CEO pay.
The typical worker at these companies earned $35k last year.
Meanwhile, the average CEO was paid $17.2M
See the problem?
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Aotearoa, New Zealand. You have till midday today (Saturday ) to vote in the local body elections . You can still register to vote and do a special vote today before midday. Please head to your local City Council website and find out how and where to vote. #elections #NZ #Aotearoa
October 10, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Aotearoa, New Zealand. You have till midday today (Saturday ) to vote in the local body elections . You can still register to vote and do a special vote today before midday. Please head to your local City Council website and find out how and where to vote. #elections #NZ #Aotearoa
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This seems like good advice. A man who’s worked in TV for 45 years says…
Boycott the advertisers.
Boycott the advertisers.
September 19, 2025 at 3:29 PM
This seems like good advice. A man who’s worked in TV for 45 years says…
Boycott the advertisers.
Boycott the advertisers.
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MetService warns Canterbury to prepare for gale force winds
MetService warns Canterbury to prepare for gale force winds
A red warning is in place for the region, while much of the South Island is under an orange warning.
www.rnz.co.nz
September 19, 2025 at 11:10 PM
MetService warns Canterbury to prepare for gale force winds
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now is the time for every media personality to stand up and speak out, because what this shows is that nothing will save you
they’re coming for all of you, unless you’re a true believer your days are numbered and your bosses are eager to comply
do something you can be proud of on your way out
they’re coming for all of you, unless you’re a true believer your days are numbered and your bosses are eager to comply
do something you can be proud of on your way out
September 17, 2025 at 11:11 PM
now is the time for every media personality to stand up and speak out, because what this shows is that nothing will save you
they’re coming for all of you, unless you’re a true believer your days are numbered and your bosses are eager to comply
do something you can be proud of on your way out
they’re coming for all of you, unless you’re a true believer your days are numbered and your bosses are eager to comply
do something you can be proud of on your way out
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US confirms contestants in all 2028 Olympic track events will be chased by ICE agents
US confirms contestants in all 2028 Olympic track events will be chased by ICE agents
WASHINGTON, DC - In a press conference today, US Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that all non-US track and field athletes will be chased by agents of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement while competing in the 2028 Summer Olympics.
www.thebeaverton.com
September 17, 2025 at 11:37 PM
US confirms contestants in all 2028 Olympic track events will be chased by ICE agents
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September 16, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Turns out privatizing what should be an essential public utility is a terrible idea.
Revealed: sewage overflow in English and Welsh national parks twice outside rate
Exclusive: Campaigners attack ‘outrageous’ situation, saying waters in protected areas should be cleanest
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Turns out privatizing what should be an essential public utility is a terrible idea.