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Elizabeth Lopatto @lopatto.bsky.social · 21h

please read my memo www.theverge.com/business/793...

Memo to Bari Weiss Re: CBS News: You’re doomed

Bari Weiss has sold her company, The Free Press, to manage the decline of broadcast news at CBS. How many ways can it go wrong?

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Fred Rossi @darthfoo.bsky.social · 6d

I can’t tell you how much I love this app. You should check it out. It’s only been a day but I love the summaries and curated sources. Don’t get your news from the social algorithm, check out @kagi.com free news app.

Kagi HQ @kagi.com · 7d

Today, we’re officially introducing Kagi News: a once-a-day press review that cuts through the noise. Global stories, community-curated sources, and zero tracking.

Links below 👇

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Kagi HQ @kagi.com · 7d

Today, we’re officially introducing Kagi News: a once-a-day press review that cuts through the noise. Global stories, community-curated sources, and zero tracking.

Links below 👇

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Fred Rossi @darthfoo.bsky.social · 10d

Thank you #Flower!! #LetsGoPens #MAF29

Fred Rossi @darthfoo.bsky.social · 10d

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#LongCovid #MECFS #ChronicIllness

The Workplace Battlefield

When Employment Becomes Extreme Sport

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Tom Kindlon @tomkindlon.bsky.social · 11d

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"I am not the first author to suggest never-words for illnesses such as Long COVID, myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, & other complex chronic illnesses. The fact that the Lee et al2 and the Smyth & Blitshteyn..."

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#chronicillness #LongCovid #MEcfs

Tom Kindlon @tomkindlon.bsky.social · Feb 14

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Unusual but sympathetic paper:

Language Matters: What Not to Say to Patients with Long COVID, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Other Complex Chronic Disorders

www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/22...

#LongCovid #MEcfs

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Abstract
People with Long COVID, myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), and other complex chronic disorders consistently report having difficulty obtaining effective and compassionate medical care and being disbelieved, judged, gaslighted, and even dismissed by healthcare professionals. We believe that these adversarial interactions and language are more likely to arise when healthcare professionals are confronting complex chronic illnesses without proper training, diagnostic biomarkers, or FDA-approved therapies. These problematic conversations between practitioners and patients often involve specific words and phrases—termed the “never-words”—can leave patients in significant emotional distress and negatively impact the clinician–patient relationship and recovery. Seeking to prevent these destructive interactions, we review key literature on best practices for difficult clinical conversations and discuss the application of these practices for people with Long COVID, ME/CFS, dysautonomia, and other complex chronic disorders. We provide recommendations for alternative, preferred phrasing to the never-words, which can enhance therapeutic relationship and chronic illness patient care via compassionate, encouraging, and non-judgmental language.

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Fred Rossi @darthfoo.bsky.social · 12d

Life with #LongCovid #MECFS #ChronicIllness #Disability

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When Your Body Becomes Your Enemy

Living with Long COVID’s Brutal Economics

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Fred Rossi @darthfoo.bsky.social · 13d

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Fred Rossi (@darthfoo302)

My post on life with Long Covid.

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Fred Rossi @darthfoo.bsky.social · 13d

Missed the Toad the Wet Sprocket show on Veeps tonight? Don’t worry! You can catch the replay for the next 7 days. Don’t miss out on this amazing performance! 🎶 #ToadTheWetSprocket #LiveMusic #VeepsReplay #90sMusic #90sAlternative #Veeps

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Toad the Wet Sprocket - Live from The Ryman In Nashville: Toad the Wet Sprocket - VEEPS

Don't miss Toad The Wet Sprocket in their first official livestreamed concert from The Ryman in Nashville on the 2025 Good Intentions Tour. A night of good vibes and great music, live on Veeps!

veeps.com

Fred Rossi @darthfoo.bsky.social · 13d

This whole #Tylenol thing has me reminiscing. #Scrubs

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Tylenol

YouTube video by Mike Moore

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Fred Rossi @darthfoo.bsky.social · 13d

My life has changed significantly because of #LongCovid. I wrote about some of those changes. #ChronicIllness #MECFS #Disability #disabled

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When Your Body Becomes Your Enemy

Living with Long COVID’s Brutal Economics

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Fred Rossi @darthfoo.bsky.social · 14d

When Your Body Becomes Your Enemy

#LongCovid #MECFS #Disabled

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When Your Body Becomes Your Enemy

Living with Long COVID’s Brutal Economics

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Fred Rossi @darthfoo.bsky.social · 17d

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Center Left | Fred Rossi | Substack

Hi I’m Fred, this is a place where I will share my thoughts and opinions on several topics. Some of which include, tech, media, politics, and pop culture. Click to read Center Left, by Fred Rossi, a S...

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Fred Rossi @darthfoo.bsky.social · 17d

My thoughts on political violence, its consequences, and a path forward. #Poltics #PoliticalViolence #CharlieKirk

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When Violence Replaces Dialogue

Why We Must Choose a Different Path

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Fred Rossi @darthfoo.bsky.social · 19d

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Hypocrisy

an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction

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Fred Rossi @darthfoo.bsky.social · 19d

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Finding Our Way Back

Why America Needs the Lost Art of Political Compromise

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Fred Rossi @darthfoo.bsky.social · 21d

@alexeheath.com is starting his own publication. It was the fastest I’ve ever subscribed to anything. If you are interested in #Tech you should too.

Alex Heath @alexeheath.com · 21d

I’m launching Sources, a new publication about the tech industry’s inside conversation, and Access, a tech interview podcast with my friend @hamburger.bsky.social.

The first issue of Sources drops tomorrow, featuring an interview with Mark Zuckerberg, which airs in full on Access this Thursday.

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Alex Heath @alexeheath.com · 21d

I’m launching Sources, a new publication about the tech industry’s inside conversation, and Access, a tech interview podcast with my friend @hamburger.bsky.social.

The first issue of Sources drops tomorrow, featuring an interview with Mark Zuckerberg, which airs in full on Access this Thursday.

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Fred Rossi @darthfoo.bsky.social · 21d

Toad the Wet Sprocket is going to livestream their Nashville show on Wednesday, September 24,2025, on Veeps. Like the 90s? Check out one of the most underrated bands of the 90s. #90sMusic #ToadTheWetSprocket #Toad #LiveMusic #Music #Concerts

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Toad the Wet Sprocket - Live from The Ryman In Nashville: Toad the Wet Sprocket - VEEPS

Don't miss Toad The Wet Sprocket in their first official livestreamed concert from The Ryman in Nashville on the 2025 Good Intentions Tour. A night of good vibes and great music, live on Veeps!

veeps.com

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Fred Rossi @darthfoo.bsky.social · 26d

Everyone should read this. #CharlieKirk

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/o...

Opinion | Charlie Kirk Was Practicing Politics the Right Way

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · Aug 17

Covid is a novel virus. It’s not, and never was, just a cold.

We need to be humble and accept that five years is not enough time to know the true long term impacts.

That’s why I wear an N95. It’s why I practice the Precautionary Principle.

Any infection delayed or avoided is a win

Dr Noor Bari @njbbari3.bsky.social · Aug 17

I told you so.

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

What do we know about the Covid-19 virus five years on?

As the virus continues to evolve, experts assess its latest variants, seasonal prevalence and levels of vaccine uptake

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Fred Rossi @darthfoo.bsky.social · Aug 14

I felt terrible yesterday after working. Today it’s almost impossible to stay upright. This is life with #LongCovid and #MECFS. I’m in full recovery mode so I can work on Sunday and then start vacation, which will wreck me beyond belief, next week. This illness makes you pay for living.

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Fred Rossi @darthfoo.bsky.social · Aug 13

Just finished working 8 hours. I’ve been in a post-exertional malaise crash for a couple of weeks and I’m feeling terrible. #PEM #LongCovid #MECFS

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Fred Rossi @darthfoo.bsky.social · Aug 12

Unpopular take coming, #GPT5 seems perfectly fine to me. 🤷‍♂️🤔

Fred Rossi @darthfoo.bsky.social · Aug 10

@reckless.bsky.social whoa

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Pump Up the Volume - Apple TV

In Arizona, an introverted and insightful teenager, Mark Hunter (Christian Slater), finds an outlet for his viewpoints through a shortwave radio. Broa…

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