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Jack
@knapjack.bsky.social
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Just some rando from the frozen north. I like cameras more than they like me.
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Nikon F is the choice of the discerning photographer in whatever version of reality we live in.
#filmphotography #believeinfilm
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This is far from the most important issue here, but the Ontario govt was under no obligation to "seek...permission to use and edit" any recording of Ronald Reagan that is in the U.S. National Archives/Reagan Library, as is the case here. And the Reagan Foundation has *no* relevant role here.
Here's the statement from the Reagan Foundation.

"The ad misrepresents the Presidential Radio Address, and the Government of Ontario did not seek nor receive permission to use and edit the remarks."
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This is who is paying for the destruction of the White House East Wing, per @wsj.com

Altria Group Inc.
Amazon
Apple Inc.
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.
Caterpillar Inc.
Coinbase Global
Comcast Corp.
Hard Rock International
Google
HP Inc.
Lockheed Martin Corp.
Meta Platforms Inc.
1/3
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"Due to safety concerns, a section of Interstate 5 will be closed today, Saturday, October 18, due to a White House-directed military event at Camp Pendleton involving live ammunition being discharged over the freeway."

dot.ca.gov/news-release...

#NoKings
Unscheduled Closure of I-5 near Camp Pendleton | Caltrans
State of California
dot.ca.gov
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NEW @motherjones.com: Nobody in that GOP group chat praising Hitler or making racist comments was a “kid,” as JD Vance claimed today

I tracked down their ages. (Weirdly, it seems nobody else did.)

Eight of the 11 in the group chat range from 24 to 35. Ages of others are unclear.

But… no “kids”!
No one in the GOP Hitler chat was a "kid"
We checked. Sorry, JD Vance.
www.motherjones.com
@stigofthedump.bsky.social @shittychallenge.bsky.social Leveling up! Found a new-in-box marine case for the 3.2 MP Minolta DiMAGE Xt.

Guess who has two thumbs and a DiMAGE Xt? 😂 #AlwaysBeThrifting
I tend to really fret over words that wouldn't make sense to people who have never had sight.

Sometimes I see alt text like, "A bright green bird flies through a hazy sky, sunlight illuminating the fall colors in the background."
Solved my problem. The kid needs a new laptop. 💸🤷‍♂️
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News: Bari Weiss just sent a memo to staffers at CBS News asking them to produce a memo explaining "how you spend your working hours—and ideally, what you've made (or are making) that you're most proud of."

One CBS News staffer puts it like this to me: "We just got Elon Musked."
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This is outstanding.

Never forget that these weak fascist lying losers are WEAK FASCIST LYING LOSERS.
The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
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this is the weakest person who has ever lived
The Guardian- The US president may impose tariffs, demand higher NATO contributions or even declare Norway an enemy, analyst says, if on Friday he is not awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. www.theguardian.com/world/202...
Norway braces for Trump’s reaction if he does not win Nobel peace prize
US president may impose tariffs, demand higher Nato contributions or even declare Norway an enemy, analyst says
www.theguardian.com
So, this cash is burning a hole in my pocket and I need some advice that I may or may not heed.

Some options that are all roughly in the same ballpark:

- Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2.8 R WR
- Nikon F5
- Intrepid 4x5
- Hoard it like Smaug
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NEW📝: A flood of billionaire money in elections started after the SCOTUS #CitizensUnited decision.

Since 2010, billionaire 💰💰 in elections has grown 160x, giving the wealthy huge power over policy while regular voters lose influence. 🧵1/3
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Been thinking about this one a lot lately
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This is assault.
This is fascism.
This is evil.
Federal officer blasts chemical spray into vocal but nonviolent Portland protester, video shows

The interaction illustrates how federal law enforcement officers do use aggressive tactics against protesters who yell and needle officers but don’t appear to present clear physical threats.
@kimberlyadams.bsky.social Love you, but you really should have asked @amyscott.bsky.social to crash the party on Make Me Smart last Friday. Go KDLG! 🤯
Funny, Wile E. Coyote must be close behind. He can take a hit.
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poached eggs on toast*

a bread and jam for frances morning

* english muffins
So, in the last two hours, I found a Canon G7X Mark II for $300 USD at a thrift shop. Tested it, works, used my old man discount, mine for $270.

Drove to the big city, KEH is in town, sold it for $890.

Thank you TikTok.

#AlwaysBeThrifting
Yeah, that would be it, at least temporarily. My local shop *had* a used Nikon Z5 for a fair price, and I thought about upgrading to full frame and also using it to scan, but now just not sure. 🤷‍♂️
Thinking of selling my Fuji X-H1 today. With the lenses, KEH will give me about $600. Not bad, but it would leave me without a decent digital camera, so on the fence.
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