becca
@magicjewball.bsky.social
Former record label weasel turned school technologist. I like music and sports and tech and the Interweb. And you. Especially you.
Baltimore/NYC
Baltimore/NYC
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Yes, it’s illegal. Like changing it to Department of War, like ten thousand other things. Part of the Trump strategy is to break the law and convey “the rule of law is weak and feminine and laughable and should be overridden by Our Guy.” Trump is fundamentally anti-law.
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NEWS: They're adding Trump's name to the Kennedy Center building right now. www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
Kennedy Center adds Trump’s name to building
The signage change follows a vote by the board of trustees to rename the performing arts complex the Trump Kennedy Center.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Yes, it’s illegal. Like changing it to Department of War, like ten thousand other things. Part of the Trump strategy is to break the law and convey “the rule of law is weak and feminine and laughable and should be overridden by Our Guy.” Trump is fundamentally anti-law.
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This story has been corrected
December 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
This story has been corrected
"raises antisemitism concerns?" Sweet Jesus, NBC.
he denied concussions were real, engaged in an antisemitic dance, AND trashed the refs all in one live stream
impressive
impressive
Puka Nacua's recent livestream appearance raises antisemitism concerns
As it turns out, Rams receiver Puka Nacua's comments about NFL referees may be the less problematic portion of his recent appearance on a livestream with two people I'd never before heard of, Adin Ros...
www.nbcsports.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:49 PM
"raises antisemitism concerns?" Sweet Jesus, NBC.
I have tried three different soles with three different types of traction this week and still slip and slide in NY subway stations. Not sure why they chose a flooring that gets so slick in wet conditions.
December 18, 2025 at 12:39 PM
I have tried three different soles with three different types of traction this week and still slip and slide in NY subway stations. Not sure why they chose a flooring that gets so slick in wet conditions.
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Pretty concise summary of modern life
December 17, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Pretty concise summary of modern life
The only thing you really need to know about the Royal Family's Christmas lunch is that Andrew was not invited and instead was caught riding his horse alone in the pouring rain. The picture is all you could hope for.
December 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
The only thing you really need to know about the Royal Family's Christmas lunch is that Andrew was not invited and instead was caught riding his horse alone in the pouring rain. The picture is all you could hope for.
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My Hanukkah gift to Bluesky is a new moderation list, which I have started in response to recent events. I have no tolerance for this wickedness and I encourage you to block these people.
December 15, 2025 at 4:48 AM
My Hanukkah gift to Bluesky is a new moderation list, which I have started in response to recent events. I have no tolerance for this wickedness and I encourage you to block these people.
My parents didn't live long enough to use much of their IRA's so we inherited them. Each year you're mandated to take a portion and I have mine direct deposited during Hannukah. Even though I know it's coming, I still get surprised... their gift arrived tonight, Happy Hannukah!
December 16, 2025 at 12:12 AM
My parents didn't live long enough to use much of their IRA's so we inherited them. Each year you're mandated to take a portion and I have mine direct deposited during Hannukah. Even though I know it's coming, I still get surprised... their gift arrived tonight, Happy Hannukah!
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this is not behavior becoming of a FIFA Peace Prize recipient.
December 15, 2025 at 8:18 PM
this is not behavior becoming of a FIFA Peace Prize recipient.
FYI, the sidewalk on Charles St by the old parking lot by Penn Station is a sheet off ice. Don't bother crossing the street, that's also a sheet of ice.
December 15, 2025 at 11:13 AM
FYI, the sidewalk on Charles St by the old parking lot by Penn Station is a sheet off ice. Don't bother crossing the street, that's also a sheet of ice.
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I just read the new SPINAL TAP book and there’s a moment where Rob Reiner and the rest of the cast ask each other which projects will lead their obituary. Rob was sure “Meathead” was going to be the first line of his.
Tonight, everyone’s teeing off with “one of the greatest directing runs ever”
Tonight, everyone’s teeing off with “one of the greatest directing runs ever”
December 15, 2025 at 3:40 AM
I just read the new SPINAL TAP book and there’s a moment where Rob Reiner and the rest of the cast ask each other which projects will lead their obituary. Rob was sure “Meathead” was going to be the first line of his.
Tonight, everyone’s teeing off with “one of the greatest directing runs ever”
Tonight, everyone’s teeing off with “one of the greatest directing runs ever”
Oh dear God, what a tragedy.
December 15, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Oh dear God, what a tragedy.
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This is what he says when doesn’t care about the people who died
December 14, 2025 at 6:49 PM
This is what he says when doesn’t care about the people who died
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I promise if you’re not Jewish and don’t know any Jews quite well you really do not understand the level of justified paranoia baked into most public Jewish gatherings: Security at swimming lessons at the JCC, off duty police outside a bar mitzvah as a favour, etc. It shocked me.
Synagogues were safe until they weren’t. JCC were safe until they weren’t. Public beaches, public parks…risk is something I think about every single time I take my family to school, pray, exist as Jews
My kids woke up so excited this morning for the first night of Hannukah and now yet again we have a festival where I’m very conflicted about whether it’s safe to take them to synagogue to celebrate. Communities shouldn’t have to live like this.
December 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
I promise if you’re not Jewish and don’t know any Jews quite well you really do not understand the level of justified paranoia baked into most public Jewish gatherings: Security at swimming lessons at the JCC, off duty police outside a bar mitzvah as a favour, etc. It shocked me.
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The anti-Semitic mass shooting in Australia will cause a national conversation and policy change. We know this because the 1996 Port Arthur massacre led to significant restrictions on guns.
The shooting at Brown will do nothing. We know this because it occurred on the anniversary of Sandy Hook.
The shooting at Brown will do nothing. We know this because it occurred on the anniversary of Sandy Hook.
‘I heard 40, 50 shots’: Witnesses fled Bondi Beach as gunmen targeted Jewish event
‘I heard 40, 50 shots’: Witnesses fled Bondi Beach as gunmen targeted Jewish event
Gunshots ripped through a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, killing at least 12 people
www.irishtimes.com
December 14, 2025 at 1:48 PM
The anti-Semitic mass shooting in Australia will cause a national conversation and policy change. We know this because the 1996 Port Arthur massacre led to significant restrictions on guns.
The shooting at Brown will do nothing. We know this because it occurred on the anniversary of Sandy Hook.
The shooting at Brown will do nothing. We know this because it occurred on the anniversary of Sandy Hook.
Anyway, it’s really beautiful outside, just like that song, White Hannukah, by Israel Beilin.
December 14, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Anyway, it’s really beautiful outside, just like that song, White Hannukah, by Israel Beilin.
It is very enterprising of someone to ring my doorbell with a shovel but there is like one inch out there. Not to mention, I was asleep and had barely rolled over before he was gone.
December 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
It is very enterprising of someone to ring my doorbell with a shovel but there is like one inch out there. Not to mention, I was asleep and had barely rolled over before he was gone.
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“Commercial breaks were largely filled with spots from direct-response advertisers, including the dietary supplement SuperBeets.
“Viewers of of the telecast on WCBS, the CBS flagship in New York, saw a commercial for Chia Pet, the terra-cotta figure that sprouts plant life after a few weeks.”
“Viewers of of the telecast on WCBS, the CBS flagship in New York, saw a commercial for Chia Pet, the terra-cotta figure that sprouts plant life after a few weeks.”
Major advertisers appeared to sit out a new CBS News town hall telecast Saturday, moderated by Bari Weiss and featuring an interview with Erika Kirk.
Lack of Madison Avenue support could challenge the viability of the format, which Weiss wants to expand
variety.com/2025/tv/news...
Lack of Madison Avenue support could challenge the viability of the format, which Weiss wants to expand
variety.com/2025/tv/news...
Big Advertisers Appear Wary of CBS News’ Bari Weiss Town Hall Format
Many major advertisers appeared to sit out a new CBS News town hall format moderated by Bari Weiss and featuring a conversation with Erika Kirk
variety.com
December 14, 2025 at 3:22 AM
“Commercial breaks were largely filled with spots from direct-response advertisers, including the dietary supplement SuperBeets.
“Viewers of of the telecast on WCBS, the CBS flagship in New York, saw a commercial for Chia Pet, the terra-cotta figure that sprouts plant life after a few weeks.”
“Viewers of of the telecast on WCBS, the CBS flagship in New York, saw a commercial for Chia Pet, the terra-cotta figure that sprouts plant life after a few weeks.”
I keep seeing this in my feed and I have thoughts. First off, edtech isn't meant to solve a problem per se, it's meant to engage students and prepare them for the world they're entering. Second, it isn't edtech, it's how schools use edtech. And last, why is this either/or? Let's do both!
December 14, 2025 at 12:20 AM
I keep seeing this in my feed and I have thoughts. First off, edtech isn't meant to solve a problem per se, it's meant to engage students and prepare them for the world they're entering. Second, it isn't edtech, it's how schools use edtech. And last, why is this either/or? Let's do both!
I find this hard to believe.
President Donald Trump was greeted by cheers as he walked onto the field ahead of kickoff at the Army-Navy game in Baltimore.
Live updates: www.thebanner.com/sports/colle...
Live updates: www.thebanner.com/sports/colle...
December 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I find this hard to believe.
Uh, is that fireworks? What is happening?
December 13, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Uh, is that fireworks? What is happening?
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Hey casual reminder that you can c0mmissi0n Orioles-inspired polar bear art from me after Christmas
I'm spending way too much time for any adult searching for merch with polar bears on it.
December 13, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Hey casual reminder that you can c0mmissi0n Orioles-inspired polar bear art from me after Christmas