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Fred Rossi

@darthfoo.bsky.social

My passions: Lightsabers, tech, books, comics, graphic novels, and the sweet sound of a Penguins goal horn. 🚨 My not-so-secret villain: #LongCovid. Still here, still nerdy! #LetsGoPens

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Latest posts by darthfoo.bsky.social on Bluesky

It’s refreshing to be part of a party that can stand up for their principles. πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ #Democrats

10.11.2025 05:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why I Can’t Just Meet You for Dinner The Reality of Post-Exertional Malaise

My recent piece on the impact of post-exertional malaise. #PEM #LongCovid #MECFS #Disability #ChronicIllness

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07.11.2025 19:04 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m curious, are you feeling the same frustration with the ongoing #YouTubeTV, #Disney, and #ESPN carriage disputes? And who do you think is the most at fault?

01.11.2025 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Anniversary Tax When Celebration Costs More Than You Can Afford

My recent piece about celebrating milestone anniversaries with #LongCovid and #MECFS. If you check it out, I’d love to know your thoughts.

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28.10.2025 22:40 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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When Showing Up Is Not Enough Why Employers Must Learn the Economics of Chronic Illness

β€œWhile employers debate return-to-office mandates and hybrid schedules, an entire workforce is quietly disappearing. Not quitting for better opportunities. Not retiring early by choice. Leaving because their bodies can no longer meet the basic assumptions of employment.”
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27.10.2025 19:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Essay | Laurene Powell Jobs: Beware of Philanthropists Who Want Control in Exchange for Their Giving True generosity flows quietly to communities that already know what they need, building capacity not dependency.

@mbenioff.bsky.social you should read this.

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18.10.2025 04:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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When Showing Up Is Not Enough Why Employers Must Learn the Economics of Chronic Illness

My new post about Reasonable Accommodations in the workplace is up on my Substack, Center Left. #LongCovid #MECFS #Disability #ChronicIllness #ADA #Workplace

open.substack.com/pub/centerle...

08.10.2025 21:46 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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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?

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

07.10.2025 14:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2193    πŸ” 503    πŸ’¬ 35    πŸ“Œ 121

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.

02.10.2025 01:49 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ‘‡

30.09.2025 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 78    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 13

Thank you #Flower!! #LetsGoPens #MAF29

28.09.2025 01:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Workplace Battlefield When Employment Becomes Extreme Sport

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#LongCovid #MECFS #ChronicIllness

27.09.2025 20:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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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

27.09.2025 01:12 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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When Your Body Becomes Your Enemy Living with Long COVID’s Brutal Economics

Life with #LongCovid #MECFS #ChronicIllness #Disability

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25.09.2025 19:17 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fred Rossi (@darthfoo302) My post on life with Long Covid.

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25.09.2025 04:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

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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25.09.2025 04:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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YouTube video by Mike Moore Tylenol

This whole #Tylenol thing has me reminiscing. #Scrubs

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25.09.2025 04:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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When Your Body Becomes Your Enemy Living with Long COVID’s Brutal Economics

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

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24.09.2025 17:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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When Your Body Becomes Your Enemy Living with Long COVID’s Brutal Economics

When Your Body Becomes Your Enemy

#LongCovid #MECFS #Disabled

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23.09.2025 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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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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21.09.2025 02:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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When Violence Replaces Dialogue Why We Must Choose a Different Path

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

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21.09.2025 02:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hypocrisy an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction

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18.09.2025 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Finding Our Way Back Why America Needs the Lost Art of Political Compromise

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18.09.2025 16:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@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.

17.09.2025 05:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

16.09.2025 20:38 β€” πŸ‘ 61    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 14    πŸ“Œ 6
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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!

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

veeps.com/toadthewetsp...

16.09.2025 17:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Opinion | Charlie Kirk Was Practicing Politics the Right Way

Everyone should read this. #CharlieKirk

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

11.09.2025 14:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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

17.08.2025 08:49 β€” πŸ‘ 431    πŸ” 162    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 2

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.

14.08.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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

13.08.2025 22:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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