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Neugin @lostcitymagic.bsky.social · 1d

Your Cherokee words for today.
The top word is English followed by how it is written in the Cherokee language followed by how it is spelled in English then how to pronounce it phonetically.

Image is line paper with writing showing an English word followed by how it is written in the Cherokee language followed by how it is spelled and pronounced. The words are final girl and pronounced wooleeskwahdahnuh ahgayoojhah

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 1d

The Trump administration has been spreading anti-vaccine propaganda for months. Tonight, Trump's physician announced he just received a flu shot and a COVID booster.

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Kris Giere @krisgiere.bsky.social · 22h

This has been my ear worm for about two months now: youtu.be/up--pIZW1Dk?...

Big Ro6 - Decisions ( Directed by @Rozay4K )

YouTube video by Go Ape ENT

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Hypervisible @hypervisible.blacksky.app · 1d

“Internal communications reviewed by the Financial Times and The Guardian confirm that JPMorgan employees assigned to the new building have been told they must enroll their fingerprints or undergo an eye scan to access the premises.”

JP Morgan’s biometric mandate signals new era of workplace surveillance in finance | Biometric Update

JPMorgan says the system is part of a modern security program designed to protect workers and streamline access but it has sparked growing concern over privacy.

www.biometricupdate.com

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Kris Giere @krisgiere.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you.

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Kris Giere @krisgiere.bsky.social · 1d

Apparently, that link is broken. 😞
My Ko-fi is ko-fi.com/kgiere

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Kris Giere @krisgiere.bsky.social · 1d

You honor me with your kind words.

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Amanda Silberling @amanda.omg.lol · 1d

anyone who thinks you can "guess" if someone is menstruating is just tattling on themselves that they don't know how bodies work and that's embarrassing for them

Hypervisible @hypervisible.blacksky.app · 1d

Gambling really just makes everything worse, in this case misogynoir.

Men Are Betting on WNBA Players' Menstrual Cycles

Some sports gamblers are trying to predict WNBA players’ performance—and the outcomes of games—based on the athletes’ periods. One betting content creator has dubbed it “blood money."

www.wired.com

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Hypervisible @hypervisible.blacksky.app · 1d

“It’s clear to me that in the search for what comes after the smartphone, tech companies have decided they should live on — and eventually, in — our bodies.”

We’re all about to be in wearable hell

I’m rapidly running out of body parts to do my job.

www.theverge.com

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Dylan Grinder is back to streaming! @anarisis.dylangrinder.com · 5d

And lo, what arrives to save this dismal day? My contributor copies of #DrawSteel!

I am equal parts stoked to see my name in such a gorgeous book alongside such awesome people, and frothing at the mouth with excitement to learn the game itself!

A picture of the hardcover versions of Draw Steel: Heroes and Draw Steel: Monsters from #MCDM (@hellomcdm.bsky.social)

A picture of the credits page in Draw Steel: Monsters

A cropped in shot of the credits page from Draw Steel: Monsters where Dylan (among others) is credited for layout.

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Ned Hartley @nedhartley.com · 5d

French PM Lecornu resigning after 13 hours now makes the Lecornu the shortest length to measure political time. For those of you using old measures this is 1/18 of a Scaramucci or about 1.2% of a Truss

James Ball @jamesrball.com · 5d

France’s latest government lasted 13 hours and 47 minutes

FinTwitter @fintwitter.bsky.social · 5d

FRENCH PM LECORNU RESIGNS

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Themperor Kennedy🐸🏳️‍🌈 @kennedytcooper.bsky.social · 5d

This is a lists of people to follow, actually

💀 🎃 ThemBOO! 🎃 💀 @thembo.bsky.social · 5d

@ai-rights.bsky.social has added you to the "ai racists" moderation list

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Josh "A-Horror-iand" Fagundes @anoriand.bsky.social · 5d

New Video! The awesome team at Ocean Drive Studios gave me early access to Lost Eidolons Veil Of The Witch every step of the way, so before release Thursday I got the full build to play! Is it worth your time? I'd say so, but check the review to see & Like/Comment/Subscribe!

youtu.be/zZrV5rK6fF4

Lost Eidolons: Veil Of The Witch | Fire Emblem Meets Hades | Anoriand Reviews

YouTube video by Anoriand

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Hypervisible @hypervisible.blacksky.app · 8d

Today in luxury surveillance.

Ring’s new Search Party feature is on by default; should you opt out?

Whose that doggy at the doorbell?

www.theverge.com

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That Snarky Autistic Chick @ladysnark.bsky.social · 8d

This is illegal.

Not that it matters anymore.

MSNBC @msnbc.com · 9d

EXCLUSIVE: FBI Director Kash Patel fired an agent in training for displaying a gay pride flag on his desk while appointed to a field office in California last year, according to three people familiar with the matter and a dismissal notice reviewed by MSNBC.
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/k...

Kash Patel fires FBI agent trainee for displaying gay pride flag

The FBI employee was fired on the first day of the government shutdown as President Trump threatened more terminations.

www.msnbc.com

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Gail Simone @gailsimone.bsky.social · 8d

I was in war-ravaged Portland and I decided to start a MASH unit so I could harass nurses and make arch one-liners.

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Racheline Maltese @racheline.bsky.social · 9d

Gay man married to a US citizen snatched from his husband by ICE at his green card hearing in NYC. They are currently fundraising to pay for legal help.

www.gofundme.com/f/gpeqt-brin...

Donate to Bring Júlio home, organized by James Kraft

My husband Júlio was detained by ICE, is (as of today, Oct 1st 2025) currently being held at the NYC ICE … James Kraft needs your support for Bring Júlio home

www.gofundme.com

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Neugin @lostcitymagic.bsky.social · 8d

Your Cherokee words for today.
The top word is English followed by how it is written in the Cherokee language followed by how it is spelled in English then how to pronounce it phonetically.

In the old times the people used to dance often and all night. Once there was a dance at the old Town of

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Greeneville Zoo @greenevillezoo.bsky.social · May 4

Putting a cape on a penguin won’t make it fly. We know that now.

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Neugin @lostcitymagic.bsky.social · 10d

Your Cherokee words for today.
The top word is English followed by how it is written in the Cherokee language followed by how it is spelled in English then how to pronounce it phonetically.

In one of the battles with an enemy tribe of Conjurers, the Cherokee captured one whose name was

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Kris Giere @krisgiere.bsky.social · 11d

Pudding is the gateway food to foods you can lick out of a cup.

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Lulu (ascoresdalua) | Commissions Open! @ascoresdalua.bsky.social · Jun 18

🌟Commissions are OPEN and 50% OFF on emergency mode!🌟

Now opening commissions at VGen and Ko-Fi!
✨ vgen.co/ascoresdalua
✨ ko-fi.com/ascoresdalua/

For extra info, see: ascoresdalua.carrd.co

#commissionsopen #dndartists #brart #brazilianartists #vendendoarte #dndcommissions #vgencommissions #vgen

Simple commission sheet featuring three sample paintings and a pricing table.

Pricing and extra information are also available on my carrd: https://ascoresdalua.carrd.co/

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Tavernstories/Clunch @tavernstories.bsky.social · 11d

I know funds are tight, but if you ever wanted some D&D products while helping a good cause. Roll20 & DmsGuild are doing one at the moment. Bonus you are getting my shops while you support it. Have a read and determine it for yourself.

blog.roll20.net/posts/roll20...

Roll20 & DMsGuild Cast Power Word Meal! - Roll20 Blog

Power Word Meal is a charity fundraiser supporting world hunger initiatives via ShareTheMeal. The campaign, backed by the TTRPG community, offers donors exclusive content while promoting generosity an...

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FaultyPenis🎃 @faultypussy.bsky.social · 11d

this should be every job, by the way.

Dr ICE Scream Maker: Slasher of Fash 🔪 @pwr2dppl.bsky.social · 11d

There should be a job where you are rewarded for being ethical and competant and genuine and getting enough sleep and taking care of family and having time to learn and be creative.

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rahaeli @rahaeli.bsky.social · 11d

Hey remember when the CDC dropped 6 of the 8 foodborne illnesses from the nationwide monitoring system in July and one of them was listeria? Mentioning for no particular reason www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

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