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Craig Shearer
@craigshearer.bsky.social
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Software Architect and Developer, coding since 1981. I love Angular, but learning to like React too. Former Chair of NZ Skeptics, Photographer, Pianist, Husband and Dad. EV enthusiast - Tesla owner, but Elon hater! He/him
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Craig Shearer @craigshearer.bsky.social · 10h
Imagine how much he hates the sight of himself in order to do that every day.
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Craig Shearer @craigshearer.bsky.social · 1d
Wracking
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Craig Shearer @craigshearer.bsky.social · 1d
Feels pretty accurate #nzpol
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the Juice Media @thejuicemedia.com · 1d
The Government of New Zealand has made a new tourism ad and it's surprsingly honest and informative!
Honest Government Ad | Visit New Zealand!
YouTube video by thejuicemedia
www.youtube.com
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Craig Shearer @craigshearer.bsky.social · 5d
3/10 knew 2, I think
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Craig Shearer @craigshearer.bsky.social · 6d
He'll probably get one anyway.
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Craig Shearer @craigshearer.bsky.social · 13d
Great that they're researching this, but it seems a bit premature to be "announcing" it's micro-plastics causing this, without completing the research first. #nz #science

www.stuff.co.nz/wellbeing/36...
‘Something is triggering this’: The alarming rise in bowel cancer in young people
Experts say the surge in under-50s is unprecedented, with microplastics among possible causes being investigated by scientists.
www.stuff.co.nz
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Craig Shearer @craigshearer.bsky.social · 14d
Visiting my local community garden

#photography #nature #nz
Red, yellow, and white tulips Amy's Allotment sign in a garden with red and white tulips Pink and white daisy flowers
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Craig Shearer @craigshearer.bsky.social · 14d
Superb photos, with a very 70s vibe! Very authentic. That washing machine brings back memories of the one my mum had when I as a young kid, and the warnings about not putting my fingers in the wringer!
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Craig Shearer @craigshearer.bsky.social · 14d
Hanging out with the siblings

#photography #nz #birds #nature
A group of ducklings beside a pond
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Craig Shearer @craigshearer.bsky.social · 14d
#Sprint parental supervision

#photography #birds #nature #nz
A duck and its offspring A single duckling with its mother following
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Craig Shearer @craigshearer.bsky.social · 14d
A scarecrow protecting a community garden

#photography #nz
A scarecrow protecting a community garden
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Craig Shearer @craigshearer.bsky.social · 15d
Spring in the southern hemisphere
A Daffodil flower
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Craig Shearer @craigshearer.bsky.social · 17d
Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.
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Craig Shearer @craigshearer.bsky.social · 18d
I think that's just his style of speaking, putting in pauses. Wouldn't be surprised if he ad libbed that bit.
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Craig Shearer @craigshearer.bsky.social · 18d
No evidence that Tylinol causes autism.

Childhood vaccine schedule is safe and evidence based (for now)
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Craig Shearer @craigshearer.bsky.social · 18d
Oh, God he is pronouncing Tylenol with the same emphasis that he put on "China" during COVID.
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Living Wage Movement Aotearoa New Zealand @livingwageaotearoa.bsky.social · 19d
The 2025/26 Living Wage rate is $28.95. It’s an hourly rate. Set apart from the minimum wage, it’s worker & whānau focused.

The Living Wage considers basic expenses, & gives breathing room for rest, activities, or saving for a rainy day. It’s good for collective wellbeing, & our economy. #nzpol
"If you want a living wage, get a better job" is a fascinating way to spin "I acknowledge that your current job needs to be done, but I think whomever does that job deserves to be in poverty." - Vivian @suchnerve
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Craig Shearer @craigshearer.bsky.social · 19d
Belching Methane too, probably :(
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Craig Shearer @craigshearer.bsky.social · 22d
NZ Herald is pretty right leaning.
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Craig Shearer @craigshearer.bsky.social · 23d
Sunset at The Pinnacles, Western #Australia

#photography #nature #sunset
Pinnacles desert with rocks and the setting sun
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Craig Shearer @craigshearer.bsky.social · 23d
Seems that constitution doesn't mean much.
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Craig Shearer @craigshearer.bsky.social · 23d
I fear for the future of the grammar Nazi.
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Craig Shearer @craigshearer.bsky.social · 25d
This is an amazing read.
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Stained Glass Woman | Doc Impossible | Substack @stainedglasswoman.substack.com.web.brid.gy · 26d
The Story
Constructed memory and narratives of trans identity
stainedglasswoman.substack.com
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Dreamliner Again @entirelyharmless.bsky.social · 25d
This hits really hard.

It's also (unexpectedly) a really useful explanation of the way that trans experiences have been pathologised in very specific ways (and why that happened).

Whether you're trans or an ally, I highly recommend putting 10 minutes aside to read it.
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Stained Glass Woman | Doc Impossible | Substack @stainedglasswoman.substack.com.web.brid.gy · 26d
The Story
Constructed memory and narratives of trans identity
stainedglasswoman.substack.com
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Craig Shearer @craigshearer.bsky.social · 25d
Thanks for that. An amazing article. There's a lot people don't realize about memory, and it's incredibly damaging.
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