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Andy @nikonbirder.bsky.social · 8d

Nikon F is the choice of the discerning photographer in whatever version of reality we live in.
#filmphotography #believeinfilm

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Adam Keiper @adamkeiper.com · 13d

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.

Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 13d

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."

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute learned that the Government of Ontario, Canada, created an ad campaign using selective audio and video of President Ronald Reagan delivering his "Radio Address to the Nation on Free and Fair Trade," dated April 25, 1987. The ad misrepresents the Presidential Radio Address, and the Government of Ontario did not seek nor receive permission to use and edit the remarks.
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute is reviewing its legal options in this matter. We encourage you to watch President Reagan's unedited video on our YouTube channel.

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Aozora @aozorasf.bsky.social · 16d

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.
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Jack @knapjack.bsky.social · 15d

It's Instax? 🤔

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Jack @knapjack.bsky.social · 18d

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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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Julianne McShane @juliannemcshane.bsky.social · 21d

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

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Jack @knapjack.bsky.social · 23d

@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

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Jack @knapjack.bsky.social · 25d

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."

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Jack @knapjack.bsky.social · 26d

Solved my problem. The kid needs a new laptop. 💸🤷‍♂️

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Oliver Darcy @oliverdarcy.bsky.social · 26d

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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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 27d

This is outstanding.

Never forget that these weak fascist lying losers are WEAK FASCIST LYING LOSERS.

The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 27d

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 27d

this is the weakest person who has ever lived

Steve Herman @newsguy.bsky.social · 27d

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

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Jack @knapjack.bsky.social · 27d

A summer favorite.

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Jack @knapjack.bsky.social · 27d

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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Roosevelt Institute @rooseveltinstitute.org · Oct 2

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

Graph showing billionaire spending in Presidential elections before and after Citizen's United.

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vibe shift detector @fuzzler.bsky.social · Oct 4

Been thinking about this one a lot lately

A huge group of people are in a giant hole in the middle of a rolling field. There is a large sign with an arrow pointing to the hole that says "HOLE." Suddenly the group's attention turns to a new hole, complete with a giant sign with an arrow pointing to it that says "NEW HOLE." One person points to the new hole and says "hey look! Someone made a new hole!" The mass clamours out of the old hole and makes a bee-line toward the new hole. It's chaos. One person, now situated in the new hole says "this feels like how the old hole used to feel." Another person nods in agreement.

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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · Oct 4

This is assault.
This is fascism.
This is evil.

The Oregonian @oregonian.com · Oct 4

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.

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Jack @knapjack.bsky.social · Oct 3

@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! 🤯

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Jack @knapjack.bsky.social · Oct 1

Funny, Wile E. Coyote must be close behind. He can take a hit.

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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · Sep 30

poached eggs on toast*

a bread and jam for frances morning

* english muffins

two poached eggs on toasted english muffins with garlic powder and paprika sprinkled on top

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Jack @knapjack.bsky.social · Sep 27

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

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Jack @knapjack.bsky.social · Sep 25

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. 🤷‍♂️

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Jack @knapjack.bsky.social · Sep 25

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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Brittlestar @brittlestar.com · Sep 21

In Canada.. ICE is for CURLING 🥌
peacelovecanada.ca/products/ice...

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Jacob Schriner-Briggs @jschrinerbriggs.bsky.social · Sep 21

In Naperville, IL on Wednesday, ICE surrounded a group of documented workers replacing a residential roof. ICE agents reportedly kicked over the ladders and forced the workers to jump. The episode involved a chase with guns drawn.

Group of workers reportedly detained while working on roof in Naperville, homeowner says

A Naperville homeowner was left with an unfinished roof and in disbelief after neighbors told his family they believe ICE agents came to his house and detained crew members working on his home.

abc7chicago.com

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