Paul Brislen
@brislen.nz
Kiwi telco guy. No I don’t know how that happened either.
I shall bind him to me, with promises. 🇳🇿🏴
Cymro o ddewis (Welsh by choice)
"We consider that Mr Brislen is an authoritative source." (BSA decision, March 2020)
Aotearoa he/him
I shall bind him to me, with promises. 🇳🇿🏴
Cymro o ddewis (Welsh by choice)
"We consider that Mr Brislen is an authoritative source." (BSA decision, March 2020)
Aotearoa he/him
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The Pitt got greenlit for a season 3, out next February, and the announcement has very funny comment from HBO chairman Casey Bloys that’s like “yeah, turns out if you just make a TV show like how we used to make TV shows you can have a 15+ episode season every year 🤷♂️”
February 2, 2026 at 4:41 PM
The Pitt got greenlit for a season 3, out next February, and the announcement has very funny comment from HBO chairman Casey Bloys that’s like “yeah, turns out if you just make a TV show like how we used to make TV shows you can have a 15+ episode season every year 🤷♂️”
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SpaceX in 2012: We will return to the moon and put a man on Mars
SpaceX 2026: you know the data centers that make on-demand child porn possible? now they're satellites!
SpaceX 2026: you know the data centers that make on-demand child porn possible? now they're satellites!
February 2, 2026 at 9:09 PM
SpaceX in 2012: We will return to the moon and put a man on Mars
SpaceX 2026: you know the data centers that make on-demand child porn possible? now they're satellites!
SpaceX 2026: you know the data centers that make on-demand child porn possible? now they're satellites!
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Biometric locks for phones aren’t just convenient for you, they are convenient for the cops.
“explicitly authorized law enforcement personnel to obtain Natanson’s phone and both hold the device in front of her face and to forcibly use her fingers to unlock it”
theintercept.com/2026/01/30/w...
“explicitly authorized law enforcement personnel to obtain Natanson’s phone and both hold the device in front of her face and to forcibly use her fingers to unlock it”
theintercept.com/2026/01/30/w...
Washington Post Raid Is a Frightening Reminder: Turn Off Your Phone’s Biometrics Now
The search warrant to raid a Washington Post reporter’s home shows how authorities can open your phone without your consent.
theintercept.com
February 2, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Biometric locks for phones aren’t just convenient for you, they are convenient for the cops.
“explicitly authorized law enforcement personnel to obtain Natanson’s phone and both hold the device in front of her face and to forcibly use her fingers to unlock it”
theintercept.com/2026/01/30/w...
“explicitly authorized law enforcement personnel to obtain Natanson’s phone and both hold the device in front of her face and to forcibly use her fingers to unlock it”
theintercept.com/2026/01/30/w...
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“A Specialist knows more and more about less and less until they know absolutely everything about nothing.
A Generalist knows less and less about more and more until they know absolutely nothing about everything”
A Generalist knows less and less about more and more until they know absolutely nothing about everything”
February 2, 2026 at 6:36 PM
“A Specialist knows more and more about less and less until they know absolutely everything about nothing.
A Generalist knows less and less about more and more until they know absolutely nothing about everything”
A Generalist knows less and less about more and more until they know absolutely nothing about everything”
And if no insurance then expect to see reduced infrastructure build electricity, internet, mobile, roads, water…
Insurers will not wait for governments to act, whether it's accurate or not. Welcome to unregulated climate risk.
Second town red-listed by AA Insurance for new home insurance policies
Locals say it's "baffling" AA will no longer issue new policies in Woodend - but for different reasons to its decision in Westport.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 2, 2026 at 6:42 PM
And if no insurance then expect to see reduced infrastructure build electricity, internet, mobile, roads, water…
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Insurers will not wait for governments to act, whether it's accurate or not. Welcome to unregulated climate risk.
Second town red-listed by AA Insurance for new home insurance policies
Locals say it's "baffling" AA will no longer issue new policies in Woodend - but for different reasons to its decision in Westport.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 2, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Insurers will not wait for governments to act, whether it's accurate or not. Welcome to unregulated climate risk.
Episode three of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
Boffo: a good one.
Boffo: a good one.
February 2, 2026 at 7:28 AM
Episode three of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
Boffo: a good one.
Boffo: a good one.
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Heroes come in many forms and this is one of them
February 1, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Heroes come in many forms and this is one of them
So I tried to watch Megalopolis yesterday for two reasons.
1: FFC is awesome. 2: Most of the cast are awesome. Bonus reason: Science Fiction.
I couldn't. I mean, I just couldn't.
1: FFC is awesome. 2: Most of the cast are awesome. Bonus reason: Science Fiction.
I couldn't. I mean, I just couldn't.
February 1, 2026 at 11:48 PM
So I tried to watch Megalopolis yesterday for two reasons.
1: FFC is awesome. 2: Most of the cast are awesome. Bonus reason: Science Fiction.
I couldn't. I mean, I just couldn't.
1: FFC is awesome. 2: Most of the cast are awesome. Bonus reason: Science Fiction.
I couldn't. I mean, I just couldn't.
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Remember this in about 4 months when they tell you the lakes are mysteriously empty
Thank goodness, I was worried they weren't going to make enough money
February 1, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Remember this in about 4 months when they tell you the lakes are mysteriously empty
this is a really important point.
Epstein’s economic power among academics was made possible by a capitalist system that makes higher education dependent on the charity economy rather than a public good supported by taxing the rich
February 1, 2026 at 10:07 PM
this is a really important point.
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read online that someone set-up a premium rate phone number where callers get charged $3.99/ min. then they posted flyers in their neighborhood that said "call this number to report illegal aliens," but the number just puts them on hold with music. so far, they've made $17,000
February 1, 2026 at 8:28 PM
read online that someone set-up a premium rate phone number where callers get charged $3.99/ min. then they posted flyers in their neighborhood that said "call this number to report illegal aliens," but the number just puts them on hold with music. so far, they've made $17,000
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It should not take a court order to get a toddler out of a prison.
January 31, 2026 at 9:22 PM
It should not take a court order to get a toddler out of a prison.
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BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.
Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting
The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raym...
www.propublica.org
February 1, 2026 at 9:10 PM
BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.
Is there a fund to support the family? Rarely have I been so angry in quite the same way.
Yesterday, five-year-old Liam and his dad Adrian were released from Dilley detention center. I picked them up last night and escorted them back to Minnesota this morning.
Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.
Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.
February 1, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Is there a fund to support the family? Rarely have I been so angry in quite the same way.
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So a Minister of Resources from a junior coalition partner wields a veto over the Climate Change Minister, in a portfolio that isn’t his, with a simple “no” that sees everyone else roll over and do his bidding? What a weak sauce government we have.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Shane Jones shut down NZ involvement in 'road map' away from fossil fuels
Australia signed up to the 'road map' away from fossil fuels, but Shane Jones did not want New Zealand to join.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 1, 2026 at 7:39 PM
So a Minister of Resources from a junior coalition partner wields a veto over the Climate Change Minister, in a portfolio that isn’t his, with a simple “no” that sees everyone else roll over and do his bidding? What a weak sauce government we have.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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Breaking news: A federal judge ordered 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father to be released from federal immigration custody after the pair was detained in Minnesota last week, sparking outrage nationwide.
Judge orders release of 5-year-old detained by ICE in Minneapolis
Below his signature on the order, the judge included a photo of Liam Ramos as he was taken into custody wearing a Spider-Man backpack and bright blue hat.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 31, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Breaking news: A federal judge ordered 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father to be released from federal immigration custody after the pair was detained in Minnesota last week, sparking outrage nationwide.
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Most democrstic countries have low set limits on political contributions!
DID YOU KNOW CANADA does
not allow political contributions
from CORPORATIONS, UNIONS, ORGANIZATION and limits PERSONAL TO $1,775
Thats how you keep the super rich from taking over your country, as has happened in America!
DID YOU KNOW CANADA does
not allow political contributions
from CORPORATIONS, UNIONS, ORGANIZATION and limits PERSONAL TO $1,775
Thats how you keep the super rich from taking over your country, as has happened in America!
January 31, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Most democrstic countries have low set limits on political contributions!
DID YOU KNOW CANADA does
not allow political contributions
from CORPORATIONS, UNIONS, ORGANIZATION and limits PERSONAL TO $1,775
Thats how you keep the super rich from taking over your country, as has happened in America!
DID YOU KNOW CANADA does
not allow political contributions
from CORPORATIONS, UNIONS, ORGANIZATION and limits PERSONAL TO $1,775
Thats how you keep the super rich from taking over your country, as has happened in America!
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This is great, and I really hope Sam is right here, as I’d love to see light rail down Dominion Road, as well as replacing the busways up north, out west, as well as the new one going in out to Botany.
Let’s get Sam to 1000 subscribers too :)
Let’s get Sam to 1000 subscribers too :)
January 31, 2026 at 8:55 PM
This is great, and I really hope Sam is right here, as I’d love to see light rail down Dominion Road, as well as replacing the busways up north, out west, as well as the new one going in out to Botany.
Let’s get Sam to 1000 subscribers too :)
Let’s get Sam to 1000 subscribers too :)
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The director of Melania movie
January 31, 2026 at 6:59 PM
The director of Melania movie
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In today’s HeraldOnSunday
January 31, 2026 at 8:14 PM
In today’s HeraldOnSunday
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Vance’s benefactor Peter Thiel, Epstein, and Russia’s ambassador Vitaly Churkin having an “important lunch” 1 month before the 2016 election — right before the Podesta emails were released by Wikileaks
Probably nothing! 🙃🥶
Probably nothing! 🙃🥶
January 31, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Vance’s benefactor Peter Thiel, Epstein, and Russia’s ambassador Vitaly Churkin having an “important lunch” 1 month before the 2016 election — right before the Podesta emails were released by Wikileaks
Probably nothing! 🙃🥶
Probably nothing! 🙃🥶
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Elon...They scrubbed Trump from the files but not you. They're setting you up to take the fall! You gave them $300M and this is how they thank you. Next they're coming for your subsidiesss and contractsss
January 31, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Elon...They scrubbed Trump from the files but not you. They're setting you up to take the fall! You gave them $300M and this is how they thank you. Next they're coming for your subsidiesss and contractsss