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Jason Kemp

@dialogcrm.bsky.social

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WordPress guy. Was Auckland, NZ - now in North Otago. B/g pic at the back of the Lindis Pass. Topics incl. music, film, biking, renewable energy, climate, tech, coffee, architecture, & the dog. Quals in law, arts & marketing. Barista. https://dialogcrm.com

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Jason Kemp @dialogcrm.bsky.social · Feb 4

Seal of the day. Every year around this time a few seals come to this beach and hang out. #NorthOtago #Seal

Seal on beach. Actual distance. Sandy beach with bush behind.

Zoom in to see seal sitting upright on a sandy beach.

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Jason Kemp @dialogcrm.bsky.social · 21h

News has changed a bit. :)

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dr. caitlin m. green @caitlinmoriah.bsky.social · 1d

there are SO many more inflatable costumes tonight. clearly we have settled on a motif

Wide shot of many people in inflatable costumes

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Jason Kemp @dialogcrm.bsky.social · 22h

This is from the Auckland Star January 8th 1940. The second mini story is predictable but reads like NZ really was British in those days.

Sorry this is from Jan 8th, 1940. Its all text. Antarctic Does not Appeal and Blessing of Democracy.

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Brian Klaas @brianklaas.bsky.social · 22h

I wrote about some good news: a UK charity that's combating homelessness with some extremely simple, straightforward interventions that use flexible, decentralized decision-making and treat people as people. Their approach showcases the importance of experimental and evidence-based public policy:

Should we just give cash to the homeless?

A new charity is tackling homelessness with a simple approach. Does it work?

www.forkingpaths.co

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Simon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600.bsky.social · 1d

What is the graphics department at the Wall Street Journal smoking?! An insane infographic 🤣🤣🤣 Needless to say I approve!

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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

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Jason Kemp @dialogcrm.bsky.social · 1d

Last music clip for the day from me. Something irresistible about this band I think

www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVo9...

Sleaford Mods ft. Florence Shaw - Force 10 From Navarone (Official Video)

YouTube video by Sleaford Mods

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Jason Kemp @dialogcrm.bsky.social · 1d

My pleasure

Jason Kemp @dialogcrm.bsky.social · 1d

On that Miles clip a few others you might know - Miles Davis – trumpet
Carlos Santana – guitar
Robben Ford – guitar
Bob Berg – tenor saxophone
Robert Irving III – synthesizer
Adam Holzman – synthesizer
Felton Crews – bass
Vincent Wilburn Jr. – drums
Steve Thornton – percussion

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Jason Kemp @dialogcrm.bsky.social · 1d

I hear both of those on the Cake song. Probably no actual conscious connection but my music brain works like that

Jason Kemp @dialogcrm.bsky.social · 1d

this from Miles
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4X3...

Miles Davis - Burn

YouTube video by MilesDavisVEVO

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Jason Kemp @dialogcrm.bsky.social · 1d

For ref ( old people with memories might know this one)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-rE...

The Tubes - Talk To Ya Later

YouTube video by TheTubesVEVO

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Jason Kemp @dialogcrm.bsky.social · 1d

For me this clip is Miles Davis meets the Tubes during their Completion Backwards Principle epoch.

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Jason Kemp @dialogcrm.bsky.social · 1d

It’s a brilliant video with 20m views. I sometimes see a video of a song I love with a terrible video. Most recently a Dido song obviously the record exhibiting their lack of clues but this is superb.

Screenshots of a great music video by Cake.

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Jason Kemp @dialogcrm.bsky.social · 1d

This was embedded a few posts back. Cake Going the Distance

I'm a sucker for a good bass line cc @nathanielflick.bsky.social

www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_Ho...

CAKE - The Distance (Official HD Video)

YouTube video by CakeVEVO

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Jason Kemp @dialogcrm.bsky.social · 1d

Cake Going the distance screenshot

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Jason Kemp @dialogcrm.bsky.social · 1d

Cake thats what. Going the distance. Its 5:56 pm in Otago

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Jason Kemp @dialogcrm.bsky.social · 1d

somehow i missed this in 1996 but very much enjoyed it just now. Excuse me while I click the replay button

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Blaise Ulysse Bernard Collins @wittywebhandle.bsky.social · 1d

I would like to just take a moment to invite you to enjoy Cake's 1996 mega-hit 'The Distance'.

It's likely that you know this song, perhaps even love it. But just take a moment to revel in the utter masterpiece that it is.

Surrender yourself to it.

You deserve it.

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audioculturenz.bsky.social @audioculturenz.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to The Warratahs, who will be inducted into the NZ Music Hall of Fame at the APRA Silver Scroll awards on October 29. AudioCulture has several pages devoted to the band, and its original members... www.audioculture.co.nz/profile/the-...

The Warratahs - AudioCulture

Here

www.audioculture.co.nz

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Jason Kemp @dialogcrm.bsky.social · 1d

I was at primary school with David. He got sent to Auckland Grammar a bit later but i reconnected at Auckland Uni in late 70’s. He managed the Screaming Mee mees for a while. And many other adventures. The poems are available at a market near everyone for around $5 each or more.

Jason Kemp @dialogcrm.bsky.social · 1d

Found this - thank you. And venue in Auckland is now Powerstation

13thfloor.co.nz/the-mountain...

The Mountain Goats

More Info
More Info

Accessible Tickets
Accessible Tickets
Fri, 10 Apr 2026, 8:00 pmFri, 10 Apr 2026, 8:00 pm
The Powerstation, Auckland, NZ

www.ticketmaster.co.nz/event/240063...

The Mountain Goats 2025 Lead Press Photo (Credit_ Jillian Clark)

Jason Kemp @dialogcrm.bsky.social · 1d

That report in full linked to on SMC is at
drugfoundation.org.nz/topics/polic...

Safer drug laws

We need safer drug laws for Aotearoa New Zealand - our new report sets out a pragmatic, evidence-based way forward.

drugfoundation.org.nz

Jason Kemp @dialogcrm.bsky.social · 1d

5 coffee poems by David Merritt. Landroverfarm press [email protected] apologies for not transcribing them in full but titles are long too :) more in alt text. More coffee time.

5 coffee poems by David Merritt. Landroverfarm press lrf@gmail.com apologies for not transcribing them in full but titles are long too :)

5 titles are - Job Interview for Poets Wanted, Migraine Meals, Polish Coffee, These Are the Ingredients and I Will Let Your Exhusband Think Whatever it is That He Wants to Think.

Cover of 5 coffee poems by David Merritt. Landroverfarm press lrf@gmail.com apologies for not transcribing them in full but titles are long.

Again with 2 flat whites on a granite benchtop

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Jason Kemp @dialogcrm.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks Kent.