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Andey Ripley @andeyripley.bsky.social · 1h

I want a cover of Spooky, Scary, Skeletons and Born in the UsA for Halloween and Fourth of July.

Andey Ripley @andeyripley.bsky.social · 2h

I think, as a nation, what we really need** is a full album of seasonal songs by Mariah Carey.

**plus abolishing ICE, supporting trans folks, racial equity, not using AI, and stopping the fascist takeover of the government.

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 21h

On Thursday, Oct 9th, we'll be donating net proceeds from all sales in-store and online to the Feral Crust Infoshop in Davao, Philippines. This longstanding eco-anarchist project is a living experiment based on principles of mutual aid, cooperation and ecology. 2/

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CrimethInc. Ex-Workers' Collective @crimethinc.com · 21h

Right now, Donald Trump, Kash Patel, Kristi Noem, and other officials are participating in a panel about "Antifa," threatening to "destroy the entire organization [sic] from top to bottom."

This is a good time to revisit our guide to preparing for repression:

crimethinc.com/Safeguarding

President Trump Participates in a Roundtable on Antifa

President Trump holds a roundtable meeting on Antifa.

www.c-span.org

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Basil’s Books @basilsbooks.bsky.social · 1d

Hey #booksky, shop small! 📚📖

Basil’s Books @basilsbooks.bsky.social · 1d

It’s always “f@ck Amazon” here at Basil’s, but we understand the allure of a good deal. From now until October 9, you can use code “F@ckAmazon!” For free shipping no limits to order size or minimum purchase price, and you don’t have to subscribe to anything!

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Alan Keiper @alkeiper.bsky.social · 1d

Gonna s/o indie wrestlers here on Bluesky

@weberhatfield.bsky.social
@mskyros.bsky.social
@haughtjr.bsky.social
@ashleybuchanan.bsky.social
@benthebean.bsky.social
@beccaxwrestling.bsky.social
@thegnomie.bsky.social
@irvingwestphd.bsky.social
@andeyripley.bsky.social
@kimspirit.bsky.social

Matt @trueprinceofpro.bsky.social · 2d

Since these prompts never really pop up on here I wanted to share this post I made about 4 wrestlers that I think don't get nearly enough credit or attention & that I think should be booked everywhere!

- @mikeymontgomery.bsky.social
- @ericawrestles.bsky.social
- @reesehayes.bsky.social
- Felix Koz

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Andey Ripley @andeyripley.bsky.social · 1d

I was an extra in this, but I do t think I show up on screen.

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Annie Wu @anniewu.bsky.social · 1d

I think it's fucked up that it's on me to stay hydrated, like it's a lot of responsibility that I didn't ask for

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Chris aka Rudo_Rampage @rudorampage.bsky.social · 1d

C.R.E.E.P.S. (Andey Ripley & Irving West)
#FullQueer #FolsomStreetFair @fullqueer.bsky.social @andeyripley.bsky.social @irvingwestphd.bsky.social

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Basil’s Books @basilsbooks.bsky.social · 1d

It’s always “f@ck Amazon” here at Basil’s, but we understand the allure of a good deal. From now until October 9, you can use code “F@ckAmazon!” For free shipping no limits to order size or minimum purchase price, and you don’t have to subscribe to anything!

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Andey Ripley @andeyripley.bsky.social · 1d

Your forties are such a time of wonder and magic, including mysteries like “why does my back hurt this bad if I didn’t even wrestle this weekend?”

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Encrypted Crytpid @encryptedcryptid.bsky.social · 4d

Mutual Aid request:

I have a trans friend in unstable housing, is running out of meds, and dealing with a lot over all.

Goal is 250 to cover meds.

Screenshot of a cashapp handle $SchalaLavos

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Belle Beefer @bellebeefer.bsky.social · 3d

It's getting to be that time of year again.

If any of the homies need a "plz book me to wrestle in 2025 👉🏻🥺👈🏻" graphic let me know

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TR Cavallaro @trcava.bsky.social · 3d

I made a flyer! Know anyone in CA, OR, WA, or BC who might be interested in collecting mushrooms for research purposes? #mycology #citizenscience

Please share widely! 🧪 🍄‍🟫 🌲

A PDF version can be found here: drive.proton.me/urls/W1MM4FG...

A help-wanted poster seeking volunteer mushroom collectors in California, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia.

The poster provided some background info about the research project and study system and how folks can contribute if they are interested.

REQUEST | Calling all mycophiles, naturalists, and citizen scientists in CA, OR, WA, and BC!

Going for a hike in the woods or a walk in your neighborhood park?
• Please keep your eyes peeled for the purple mushrooms of L.a-o!
• Collect the mushrooms* if you are able to access them safely.
• If you can, please take a photo of the mushrooms and the tree(s) you find them under.
*If you find a mushroom that is clearly rotten or moldy, please don't collect it.

"I collected some purple mushrooms. What should I do now?"
1. Please keep the mushroom fresh:
• Store in paper, not plastic.
• Keep cool/ refrigerate, but do not freeze.
• Store mushrooms away from light.
2. Email me to arrange pick-up, delivery, or shipment* of your sample.
* will cover packing and shipping expenses!

"What's in it for those who contribute to this work?"
• You will receive acknowledgement in presentations and publications stemming from this research.
• You will receive copies of journal publications from this research (data available upon request).
• You are invited to attend presentations of this research and to visit the lab at Stanford University.

Page 2 of the help-wanted poster includes reference photos of the study organism and a map of where this species has been observed. All images and the map are sourced from iNaturalist.

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TAIGASTYLE @theleemoriarty.bsky.social · 3d

Looking for resources to help protect communities from ice. Here’s what I know of so far.

ICEBlock is one I use and seems to still work but it’s been removed from the App Store.

Iceout.org is one I recently found but I can’t comment on how effective it is since I’ve never used it locally.

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Andey Ripley @andeyripley.bsky.social · 3d

I didn’t see cider donuts but didn’t look everywhere

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Andey Ripley @andeyripley.bsky.social · 3d

It’s 80 degrees out, but I’m gd going apple picking

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Encrypted Crytpid @encryptedcryptid.bsky.social · 4d

Hey folks, currently at 25/250.

Any help is appreciated!

Encrypted Crytpid @encryptedcryptid.bsky.social · 4d

Mutual Aid request:

I have a trans friend in unstable housing, is running out of meds, and dealing with a lot over all.

Goal is 250 to cover meds.

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Necro’D Howletta 👻 ndpdesign 🦄 Unwritten Earths Symposium @ndpdesign.com · 4d

We are 2 backers away from a nice round 200!

First time? PDF starts at $5, and there's a digital bundle of WWWRPG+supplements for $25

Completing your collection? Warlock Pro Wrestling, Five Rings Wrestling Alliance, New Year's Fray and more are all available!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/ndp...

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Andey Ripley @andeyripley.bsky.social · 3d

Sputnik is inspirational, even for non-wrestling people

Allan @allancheapshot.bsky.social · 3d

A pro wrestling heel helped change Memphis seating habits. I’ve written about Sputnik Monroe’s case for the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame, and how wrestling can bend civic life in surprising ways.

allancheapshot.substack.com/p/sputnik-mo...

Sputnik Monroe

The wrestler who sold the hottest ticket in Memphis and then told the city where to sit.

allancheapshot.substack.com

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Andey Ripley @andeyripley.bsky.social · 5d

Why have I not seen this??

Pittsburgh Scanner @pgh-scanner.com · 5d

Downtown. A caller said that they needed assistance from PD at the eye ball park. The bike cops translated that to Katz Plaza.

Katz Plaza has statues that look like eyes

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Necro’D Howletta 👻 ndpdesign 🦄 Unwritten Earths Symposium @ndpdesign.com · 5d

Heard Not Like Us on the radio today and was reminded that for all the horrible things in 2025, it did contain a world-historic ethering the likes of which I doubt we’ll see again in our lifetimes

Necro’D Howletta 👻 ndpdesign 🦄 Unwritten Earths Symposium @ndpdesign.com · Feb 18

Finally watched the Kendrick halftime show in full and damn. Damn! I know you know this, but it’s so good! And such a rich text even before getting to the next-level haterade. Just incredible.

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Chris aka Rudo_Rampage @rudorampage.bsky.social · 6d

I have ~600 images to edit, from 11k raw images from @fullqueer.bsky.social #FullQueer

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Kendra, regular version @kendrawcandraw.bsky.social · 6d

The only "AI" I'm interested in is "AY I...'m walkin here!!!"

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Emoria 🏳️‍⚧️ @emoria.bsky.social · 8d

Not changing my profile pic for October because my trans ass is so scary it shut down the government

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