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Keeper of the Dram

@markstuartdavis.bsky.social

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Daily warming stripes: 1940-2024 Dad & husband, best job ever. Also a 50 something Student RN. Probably mad. You don't need a DM to say hi.

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Keeper of the Dram @markstuartdavis.bsky.social · Nov 9

Random thoughts from a mid 50s male

1. The rapist probably didn't wear a condom

2. Condoms don't always work

3. Child abusers don’t wear condoms

4. She probably didn't think at the time that it could kill her

5. None of your business

6. All of the above

7. 5. Is probably the correct answer

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sperowellbeing.bsky.social @sperowellbeing.bsky.social · Jan 14

Important announcement from NSW health.

This really makes me scream, our mental health system is in crisis. To all the wonderful nurses, doctors, counsellors, pyschologists & social workers filling the gaps thank you.

Mental health matters 🙌

Lifeline 13 11 14

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Keeper of the Dram @markstuartdavis.bsky.social · Jan 8

Bleach and ivermectin

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Keeper of the Dram @markstuartdavis.bsky.social · Jan 8

It's ironic that this is not actually a joke.

😐

Lisa the Antifascist “Leftist”🇦🇺 @lisatellstruth.bsky.social · Jan 8

Maybe women who are terrorised by murderous Australian men they know can shelter in them?

#domesticterrorism

#waronwomen

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...

Australia commits $100m to boost stock of world's 'best' armoured truck

The federal government has ordered another 40 Bendigo-built Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles in a contract valued at more than $100 million, as part of ongoing expansion of the army.

www.abc.net.au

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Keeper of the Dram @markstuartdavis.bsky.social · Jan 7

In most cases, probably worse. Physical exhaustion is relatively easily dealt with, whereas emotional exhaustion is much more compounding.

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Keeper of the Dram @markstuartdavis.bsky.social · Dec 29

I have no words.

Fucking hell...

Communication from City of Moreton Bay.

It reads...

“As a result of recent interactions involving People Experiencing Homelessness (PEH) and people illegally camping, City of Moreton Bay's Operations teams have been instructed to remain 50m away from PEH sites until further notice. This is for our teams' safety and wellbeing. This has resulted in missed maintenance, cleaning and servicing of many council owned places and amenities however Council continues to check locations regularly and will resume servicing at this location as soon as it is safe to do so. We thank you and appreciate your patience. Kind regards, CITY OF MORETON BAY City of Moreton Bay”

Keeper of the Dram @markstuartdavis.bsky.social · Dec 15

A bookshop is like a map of the world

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1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · Dec 14

So what?

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

Miles Davis - So What (Official Audio)

YouTube video by MilesDavisVEVO

www.youtube.com

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Keeper of the Dram @markstuartdavis.bsky.social · Dec 14

If you're talking specifically the US, then ☹️ it's probably going to be beyond the reach of too many. It's an expensive, very expensive procedure at the moment.

Fortunately many other places have excellent universal healthcare.

Keeper of the Dram @markstuartdavis.bsky.social · Dec 2

Your also never going to get the *all* option...there's never going to be an *all* option that will get funded. 🙄

Keeper of the Dram @markstuartdavis.bsky.social · Dec 2

Small wins are better than no wins.

That's not an excuse for not doing better, but a drug that is quite effective and can have a significant impact on the lives of a significant number of women is also nothing to be ignored.

Keeper of the Dram @markstuartdavis.bsky.social · Dec 2

There is still no reliable screening test for pancreatic cancer, testicular cancer (although changes are relatively easy to detect...🤷🏻), ovarian cancer (already noted), many lung cancers, cervical cancer (without invasive screening).

Most decisions on screening come down to risk/reward/cost.

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Keeper of the Dram @markstuartdavis.bsky.social · Dec 2

I loved hearing him talk about Ruby.

Australias greatest love story

Keeper of the Dram @markstuartdavis.bsky.social · Dec 2

Lots of crypto bros, & "ethical investment" promotors…that I'm noticing

Keeper of the Dram @markstuartdavis.bsky.social · Dec 2

Approx 14% of Australian women have endometriosis accounting for 40,000 hospital presentations each year.

Dr Neisha Wratten described dienogest as a ‘wonder drug’.

She predicts the listing will positively impact up to 500,000 Australians

#NurseSky
#MedSky

www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clini....

newsGP - Endometriosis drug Visanne added to PBS

Doctors have described dienogest as ‘miraculous’, with its listing expected to positively impact up to 500,000 patients.

www1.racgp.org.au

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Keeper of the Dram @markstuartdavis.bsky.social · Dec 2

#AusMusic

This is right near where Archie finally reunited with his family. A fitting location.

www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...

Statues of music legends Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter unveiled at a Melbourne park

The statue is in Atherton Gardens, Fitzroy, known to many in Victoria's Aboriginal community as a gathering place and where members of the Stolen Generations reunited with their families.

www.abc.net.au

Keeper of the Dram @markstuartdavis.bsky.social · Dec 1

👍

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Crowbar @crowbar.wtf · Dec 1

📷 #melbourne #photography

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Keeper of the Dram @markstuartdavis.bsky.social · Dec 1

Is Jen over here yet?

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Keeper of the Dram @markstuartdavis.bsky.social · Dec 1

This is a big issue.

But on every issue it seems Albanese and Labor get some sort of free pass because the alternative might be "somewhat more shit".

I'm astounded so many people accept a bar that is so low.

Keeper of the Dram @markstuartdavis.bsky.social · Dec 1

I had to look twice...

Keeper of the Dram @markstuartdavis.bsky.social · Dec 1

Don't use Google, Facebook, Xitter, or even here.

Start with using Google Scholar.

scholar.google.com.au/scholar?as_y...

Google Scholar

scholar.google.com.au

Keeper of the Dram @markstuartdavis.bsky.social · Dec 1

Giving it a spin now. (so to speak...)

Keeper of the Dram @markstuartdavis.bsky.social · Dec 1

"Values"

The cover of Chris Owen’s book ‘Every Mother’s Son Is Guilty’ showing Aboriginal men in chains in Australia c 1900

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Ewart, Dave @davidewart.bsky.social · Nov 30

"Journalists flock to Bluesky as X becomes increasingly 'toxic'.

much of which they amplified

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