frat1dan
@frat1dan.bsky.social
She'll be right, mate: except for direct messages (blocked) because spammers/scammers have started to infiltrate BlueSky.
Retired Emergency Management Officer but still an emergency service volunteer.
#emergencymanagement
#emergency
#emergencyresponse
Retired Emergency Management Officer but still an emergency service volunteer.
#emergencymanagement
#emergency
#emergencyresponse
Pinned
3/3
Perhaps it would be appropriate for other countries and Interpol to also conducted investigations with a view of collating and sharing their findings.
#epstein #europe #uk #investigation #epsteinfiles
Perhaps it would be appropriate for other countries and Interpol to also conducted investigations with a view of collating and sharing their findings.
#epstein #europe #uk #investigation #epsteinfiles
February 10, 2026 at 12:17 AM
3/3
Perhaps it would be appropriate for other countries and Interpol to also conducted investigations with a view of collating and sharing their findings.
#epstein #europe #uk #investigation #epsteinfiles
Perhaps it would be appropriate for other countries and Interpol to also conducted investigations with a view of collating and sharing their findings.
#epstein #europe #uk #investigation #epsteinfiles
2/3
Hopefully more information will be released by the United States government, which aids in their investigations.
Apparently only half of the files have been released to date.
#epstein #europe #uk #investigation #epsteinfiles
Hopefully more information will be released by the United States government, which aids in their investigations.
Apparently only half of the files have been released to date.
#epstein #europe #uk #investigation #epsteinfiles
February 10, 2026 at 12:17 AM
2/3
Hopefully more information will be released by the United States government, which aids in their investigations.
Apparently only half of the files have been released to date.
#epstein #europe #uk #investigation #epsteinfiles
Hopefully more information will be released by the United States government, which aids in their investigations.
Apparently only half of the files have been released to date.
#epstein #europe #uk #investigation #epsteinfiles
1/3
I really like how one European country is going to open both criminal and intelligence services investigations into information gleaned from the release of Epstein files in the USA.
#epstein #europe #uk #investigation #epsteinfiles
I really like how one European country is going to open both criminal and intelligence services investigations into information gleaned from the release of Epstein files in the USA.
#epstein #europe #uk #investigation #epsteinfiles
February 10, 2026 at 12:15 AM
1/3
I really like how one European country is going to open both criminal and intelligence services investigations into information gleaned from the release of Epstein files in the USA.
#epstein #europe #uk #investigation #epsteinfiles
I really like how one European country is going to open both criminal and intelligence services investigations into information gleaned from the release of Epstein files in the USA.
#epstein #europe #uk #investigation #epsteinfiles
For interesting information about military economics and other related issues, Perun is good value.
youtu.be/Mx0W0FuKg18
youtu.be/Mx0W0FuKg18
The Greenland Crisis - The Arctic, Alliances & A U.S. Strategic Folly
YouTube video by Perun
youtu.be
February 9, 2026 at 7:14 AM
For interesting information about military economics and other related issues, Perun is good value.
youtu.be/Mx0W0FuKg18
youtu.be/Mx0W0FuKg18
Part 5 Final
*** Australian Audiences Only ***
Hazards Near Me NSW and Live Traffic NSW are for NSW Incidents, but you can check your jurisdiction for similar Apps directly or use
www.nema.gov.au/respond
If you are in a position to teach or advise others, please feel free
*** Australian Audiences Only ***
Hazards Near Me NSW and Live Traffic NSW are for NSW Incidents, but you can check your jurisdiction for similar Apps directly or use
www.nema.gov.au/respond
If you are in a position to teach or advise others, please feel free
January 30, 2026 at 3:37 AM
Part 5 Final
*** Australian Audiences Only ***
Hazards Near Me NSW and Live Traffic NSW are for NSW Incidents, but you can check your jurisdiction for similar Apps directly or use
www.nema.gov.au/respond
If you are in a position to teach or advise others, please feel free
*** Australian Audiences Only ***
Hazards Near Me NSW and Live Traffic NSW are for NSW Incidents, but you can check your jurisdiction for similar Apps directly or use
www.nema.gov.au/respond
If you are in a position to teach or advise others, please feel free
Part 4
*** Australian Audiences Only ***
2. Installing the Apps mentioned on this Service NSW website.
www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/pr...
Hazards Near Me NSW and Live Traffic NSW are for NSW Incidents, but you can check your jurisdiction for similar Apps directly or use
*** Australian Audiences Only ***
2. Installing the Apps mentioned on this Service NSW website.
www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/pr...
Hazards Near Me NSW and Live Traffic NSW are for NSW Incidents, but you can check your jurisdiction for similar Apps directly or use
Home | Emergency Alert
Home
www.emergencyalert.gov.au
January 30, 2026 at 3:36 AM
Part 4
*** Australian Audiences Only ***
2. Installing the Apps mentioned on this Service NSW website.
www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/pr...
Hazards Near Me NSW and Live Traffic NSW are for NSW Incidents, but you can check your jurisdiction for similar Apps directly or use
*** Australian Audiences Only ***
2. Installing the Apps mentioned on this Service NSW website.
www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/pr...
Hazards Near Me NSW and Live Traffic NSW are for NSW Incidents, but you can check your jurisdiction for similar Apps directly or use
Part 3
* Australian Audiences Only
Why I am suggesting this. I just saw a Twitter post from NSW Police Force which says an Emergency Alert message recently sent is not a scam. Therefore, people think it is a scam message, which is dangerous when it comes to real emergencies and other notification.
* Australian Audiences Only
Why I am suggesting this. I just saw a Twitter post from NSW Police Force which says an Emergency Alert message recently sent is not a scam. Therefore, people think it is a scam message, which is dangerous when it comes to real emergencies and other notification.
January 30, 2026 at 3:35 AM
Part 3
* Australian Audiences Only
Why I am suggesting this. I just saw a Twitter post from NSW Police Force which says an Emergency Alert message recently sent is not a scam. Therefore, people think it is a scam message, which is dangerous when it comes to real emergencies and other notification.
* Australian Audiences Only
Why I am suggesting this. I just saw a Twitter post from NSW Police Force which says an Emergency Alert message recently sent is not a scam. Therefore, people think it is a scam message, which is dangerous when it comes to real emergencies and other notification.
Part 2
*** Australian Audiences Only ***
No guessing is required about whether it is a scam or not. Not 110% or even 100% foolproof but pretty damn close to it.
www.emergencyalert.gov.au/home
*** Australian Audiences Only ***
No guessing is required about whether it is a scam or not. Not 110% or even 100% foolproof but pretty damn close to it.
www.emergencyalert.gov.au/home
Home | Emergency Alert
Home
www.emergencyalert.gov.au
January 30, 2026 at 3:34 AM
Part 2
*** Australian Audiences Only ***
No guessing is required about whether it is a scam or not. Not 110% or even 100% foolproof but pretty damn close to it.
www.emergencyalert.gov.au/home
*** Australian Audiences Only ***
No guessing is required about whether it is a scam or not. Not 110% or even 100% foolproof but pretty damn close to it.
www.emergencyalert.gov.au/home
Part 1
*** Australian Audiences Only ***
1. Enter the number +61 444 444 444 in your mobile telephone contact list and name it "Emergency Alert". That way when you do get a text from Emergency Alert it screens up as that.
*** Australian Audiences Only ***
1. Enter the number +61 444 444 444 in your mobile telephone contact list and name it "Emergency Alert". That way when you do get a text from Emergency Alert it screens up as that.
Home | Emergency Alert
Home
www.emergencyalert.gov.au
January 30, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Part 1
*** Australian Audiences Only ***
1. Enter the number +61 444 444 444 in your mobile telephone contact list and name it "Emergency Alert". That way when you do get a text from Emergency Alert it screens up as that.
*** Australian Audiences Only ***
1. Enter the number +61 444 444 444 in your mobile telephone contact list and name it "Emergency Alert". That way when you do get a text from Emergency Alert it screens up as that.
I found this interesting with regard to how mortgages work in a few different places. So many different systems.
youtube.com/watch?v=Phxv...
youtube.com/watch?v=Phxv...
STUPID OR SMART? Why Europeans Have 99, 75, and 50 Year Mortgages
YouTube video by Type Ashton
youtube.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:58 PM
I found this interesting with regard to how mortgages work in a few different places. So many different systems.
youtube.com/watch?v=Phxv...
youtube.com/watch?v=Phxv...
Not NATO, but Australia 🇦🇺 still supported US-led operations in:
Korea
Vietnam
Afghanistan
Iraq
Counter Terrorism & Special Recovery
All involving KIA and WIA (and not from being "a little back, a little off the front lines").
New Zealand the same 🇳🇿. Also not NATO but still there with you anyway.
Korea
Vietnam
Afghanistan
Iraq
Counter Terrorism & Special Recovery
All involving KIA and WIA (and not from being "a little back, a little off the front lines").
New Zealand the same 🇳🇿. Also not NATO but still there with you anyway.
January 24, 2026 at 3:49 AM
Not NATO, but Australia 🇦🇺 still supported US-led operations in:
Korea
Vietnam
Afghanistan
Iraq
Counter Terrorism & Special Recovery
All involving KIA and WIA (and not from being "a little back, a little off the front lines").
New Zealand the same 🇳🇿. Also not NATO but still there with you anyway.
Korea
Vietnam
Afghanistan
Iraq
Counter Terrorism & Special Recovery
All involving KIA and WIA (and not from being "a little back, a little off the front lines").
New Zealand the same 🇳🇿. Also not NATO but still there with you anyway.
It may only be a small percentage of the total on the Internet but eventually it will make both online micro-stores and even major outlets almost untenable.
apnews.com/article/onli...
apnews.com/article/onli...
Beware of online ads with elaborate backstories. They may not be from a real small business
Online ads that appeared before the holidays linked to a website featuring a photo of a woman hand-knitting a Christmas sweater.
apnews.com
January 20, 2026 at 9:53 PM
It may only be a small percentage of the total on the Internet but eventually it will make both online micro-stores and even major outlets almost untenable.
apnews.com/article/onli...
apnews.com/article/onli...
The Happiness List - 2026 Australian Lamb ad
YouTube video by Australian Lamb
youtu.be
January 15, 2026 at 8:03 AM
I don’t have too much against beneficial AI and some quality artistic AI but quite a lot of it is AI slop, objectification and other crap.
Anyone notice how much AI junk is appearing on YouTube and also in its scam type advertisements.
Don’t do TikTok/Instagram but can image same happening there.
Anyone notice how much AI junk is appearing on YouTube and also in its scam type advertisements.
Don’t do TikTok/Instagram but can image same happening there.
Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk's xAI, after authorities said it was being misused to generate sexually explicit and non-consensual images. n.pr/49BPyI1
Malaysia, Indonesia become first to block Musk's Grok over AI deepfakes
Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk's xAI, after authorities said it was being misused to generate sexually explicit and non-consensual images.
n.pr
January 12, 2026 at 10:43 AM
I don’t have too much against beneficial AI and some quality artistic AI but quite a lot of it is AI slop, objectification and other crap.
Anyone notice how much AI junk is appearing on YouTube and also in its scam type advertisements.
Don’t do TikTok/Instagram but can image same happening there.
Anyone notice how much AI junk is appearing on YouTube and also in its scam type advertisements.
Don’t do TikTok/Instagram but can image same happening there.
What an interesting conversation.
Near the end of the conversation, one now wonders how democracy will survive against internal and external aggression but also how democracy could leave itself unprepared to defend itself.
An old latin writing:
Igitur quī dēsīderat pācem, præparet bellum.
Near the end of the conversation, one now wonders how democracy will survive against internal and external aggression but also how democracy could leave itself unprepared to defend itself.
An old latin writing:
Igitur quī dēsīderat pācem, præparet bellum.
In this video, I have a conversation with @carlomasala1.bsky.social about the risk of war with Russia, the future of Nato, and the challenges to European security.
Can NATO survive a war with Russia? — with Carlo Masala
YouTube video by Anders Puck Nielsen
www.youtube.com
January 11, 2026 at 4:07 AM
What an interesting conversation.
Near the end of the conversation, one now wonders how democracy will survive against internal and external aggression but also how democracy could leave itself unprepared to defend itself.
An old latin writing:
Igitur quī dēsīderat pācem, præparet bellum.
Near the end of the conversation, one now wonders how democracy will survive against internal and external aggression but also how democracy could leave itself unprepared to defend itself.
An old latin writing:
Igitur quī dēsīderat pācem, præparet bellum.
Just thought I highlight these two YouTube links as points of interest:
youtu.be/afspOKV4rT8
youtu.be/8ZHlO0Sj3lA
youtu.be/afspOKV4rT8
youtu.be/8ZHlO0Sj3lA
US Marine Corps General delivers speech honouring ADF personnel
YouTube video by Royal Australian Navy
youtu.be
January 1, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Just thought I highlight these two YouTube links as points of interest:
youtu.be/afspOKV4rT8
youtu.be/8ZHlO0Sj3lA
youtu.be/afspOKV4rT8
youtu.be/8ZHlO0Sj3lA
I really like the way Perun explains things when it comes to military economics.
youtu.be/qvUbx9TvOwk
youtu.be/qvUbx9TvOwk
Bringing Back the Battleship? - Railguns, US Shipbuilding and a 35,000 ton bad idea?
YouTube video by Perun
youtu.be
December 28, 2025 at 9:36 PM
I really like the way Perun explains things when it comes to military economics.
youtu.be/qvUbx9TvOwk
youtu.be/qvUbx9TvOwk
NSW Ambulance has issued a Heatwave Warning for areas of NSW including the Sydney Metropolitan Area starting yesterday (19th Dec 2025) for next 3 days)
www.ambulance.nsw.gov.au/in-the-commu...
www.ambulance.nsw.gov.au/in-the-commu...
Heatwave Warnings -
www.ambulance.nsw.gov.au
December 20, 2025 at 1:38 AM
NSW Ambulance has issued a Heatwave Warning for areas of NSW including the Sydney Metropolitan Area starting yesterday (19th Dec 2025) for next 3 days)
www.ambulance.nsw.gov.au/in-the-commu...
www.ambulance.nsw.gov.au/in-the-commu...
Isn't disinformation grand (not) 🤯
At least this international news outlet delved into the inconsistencies of a fake news article.
youtu.be/jm1Zmpr-FZk
At least this international news outlet delved into the inconsistencies of a fake news article.
youtu.be/jm1Zmpr-FZk
Ahmed or Edward? Disinformation clouds identity of Bondi Beach shooting hero • FRANCE 24 English
YouTube video by FRANCE 24 English
youtu.be
December 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Isn't disinformation grand (not) 🤯
At least this international news outlet delved into the inconsistencies of a fake news article.
youtu.be/jm1Zmpr-FZk
At least this international news outlet delved into the inconsistencies of a fake news article.
youtu.be/jm1Zmpr-FZk
Remember I posted about fake advertising on YouTube. Some so blatant, you wonder how people could fall for them. Know the diddle pattern, you can tell. There is an increase in complaints for social media advertising (a small number, which should be much more). Found an example:
youtu.be/8-inLMjInn0
youtu.be/8-inLMjInn0
Don't Buy AI Puppies
YouTube video by Pleasant Green
youtu.be
December 10, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Remember I posted about fake advertising on YouTube. Some so blatant, you wonder how people could fall for them. Know the diddle pattern, you can tell. There is an increase in complaints for social media advertising (a small number, which should be much more). Found an example:
youtu.be/8-inLMjInn0
youtu.be/8-inLMjInn0
I mentioned one of these scams earlier this year but the others are also very interesting. I knew about some but not others.
youtu.be/wSkCdQ9RAHI
youtu.be/wSkCdQ9RAHI
Airport Thieves Are Using THIS New Scam in 2026 (Do NOT Fall For It!)
YouTube video by Portable Professional (Travel Tips with Megan)
youtu.be
December 8, 2025 at 12:55 PM
I mentioned one of these scams earlier this year but the others are also very interesting. I knew about some but not others.
youtu.be/wSkCdQ9RAHI
youtu.be/wSkCdQ9RAHI
YouTube please explain why "Dick Smith" advising to invest A$359 (A$1,000 pm return forever)? You guessed it, applications close this Friday. Is someone (government) going to stop YouTube from allowing this kind of advertisement? Haven't enough people already falling for this AI generated shite?
December 8, 2025 at 5:24 AM
YouTube please explain why "Dick Smith" advising to invest A$359 (A$1,000 pm return forever)? You guessed it, applications close this Friday. Is someone (government) going to stop YouTube from allowing this kind of advertisement? Haven't enough people already falling for this AI generated shite?
Reposted by frat1dan
There's no one way to be absolutely sure about a video's authenticity, but experts say there are some simple clues that can help. n.pr/3MdlYQQ
AI video slop is everywhere, take our quiz to try and spot it
There's no one way to be absolutely sure about a video's authenticity, but experts say there are some simple clues that can help.
n.pr
November 30, 2025 at 10:09 AM
There's no one way to be absolutely sure about a video's authenticity, but experts say there are some simple clues that can help. n.pr/3MdlYQQ
The three possibilities are that I am:
1. Falling down a conspiracy rabbit hole
2. Thinking along the right lines along with a lot of other, very sane people
3. I have become totally paranoid and don't trust anything anymore (refer point 1)
4. Numerically challenged
youtu.be/7nm0JQvSeq0
1. Falling down a conspiracy rabbit hole
2. Thinking along the right lines along with a lot of other, very sane people
3. I have become totally paranoid and don't trust anything anymore (refer point 1)
4. Numerically challenged
youtu.be/7nm0JQvSeq0
Fake Reviews Are Everywhere: Here's How to Find Them
YouTube video by Business Reform
youtu.be
November 29, 2025 at 7:35 AM
The three possibilities are that I am:
1. Falling down a conspiracy rabbit hole
2. Thinking along the right lines along with a lot of other, very sane people
3. I have become totally paranoid and don't trust anything anymore (refer point 1)
4. Numerically challenged
youtu.be/7nm0JQvSeq0
1. Falling down a conspiracy rabbit hole
2. Thinking along the right lines along with a lot of other, very sane people
3. I have become totally paranoid and don't trust anything anymore (refer point 1)
4. Numerically challenged
youtu.be/7nm0JQvSeq0