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nina eleanor alter @ninavizz.bsky.social · 9h

This is also the worst job market I've personally seen, in over 25yrs. I had to submit hundreds of resumes, before landing my current job a year ago—and in the past, I only ever submitted maybe a dozen. Yes, I work in tech, but I've heard the same sentiment from folks in other markets as well.

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Molly Shah @mommunism.bsky.social · 11h

Jamal has been trying on here for over a year to have enough to get his family out when the crossing opens which is hopefully within weeks 🤞🤞

Jamal abu hashem🇵🇸 @jamalzuhir.bsky.social · 12h

Help us get out of Gaza
let us rebuild our lives, please, my friends. share for us much as you can during this period, because there is news that the crossing will open so we can get out from Gaza.

Jamal abu hashem🇵🇸 @jamalzuhir.bsky.social · 23d

Here is Jamal from Gaza whose family lost everything and he is trying with all his might to rebuild their lives and help them with the crazy costs in Gaza and travel outside Gaza when the crossings open. I hope you support us. Your little support, even if it is $5

chuffed.org/project/1389...

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Maren @paarsec.com · 12h

non avrei potuto dirlo meglio

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TrickyC (he/him) @trickyc66.bsky.social · 14h

***BIG ANNOUNCEMENT***

Due to governmental pressure, I am stepping down as CFO of the ANTIFA organization.

For transparency, I am releasing the COMPLETE financial transaction history of the organization for the last 10 years. The most recent 6 months are below.

Thank you for your support!

a sheet labeled may june July aug sept oct and everything is just plus 20 dollars minus 20 dollars.

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Maren @paarsec.com · 14h

Liar, it should all have been $5

TrickyC (he/him) @trickyc66.bsky.social · 14h

***BIG ANNOUNCEMENT***

Due to governmental pressure, I am stepping down as CFO of the ANTIFA organization.

For transparency, I am releasing the COMPLETE financial transaction history of the organization for the last 10 years. The most recent 6 months are below.

Thank you for your support!

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Berrak @berrak.bsky.social · 2d

friends, unfortunately I am in need of some help again to keep a roof over my head

we are moving out of this flat on the 17th (in 10 days) we got for the month, and nowhere to go with very little funds so far

I am trying to raise about 1500 Euros while I am interviewing and applying to grants

Pay Berrak Nil Boya using PayPal.Me

Go to paypal.me/berrakn and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.

paypal.me

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Berrak @berrak.bsky.social · 19h

I can't emphasize how much of a difference a repost/share does in time sensitive matters like this

it costs you nothing, but will bring me (and people in need like me) the world

I appreciate all the donations, no matter the amount, and appreciate shares/spreading the word even more

Berrak @berrak.bsky.social · 2d

friends, unfortunately I am in need of some help again to keep a roof over my head

we are moving out of this flat on the 17th (in 10 days) we got for the month, and nowhere to go with very little funds so far

I am trying to raise about 1500 Euros while I am interviewing and applying to grants

Pay Berrak Nil Boya using PayPal.Me

Go to paypal.me/berrakn and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.

paypal.me

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Maren @paarsec.com · 17h

This - it’s very much context dependent. Being interrupted pisses me off when it’s a pattern, or when I’m not feeling heard in general. When I’m with trusted people it doesn’t bother me much and can enrich the conversation. Ans I too tend to interrupt due to overexcitement

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Matt vs. the relentlessness of entropy @mcs-phd.bsky.social · 20h

It doesn’t matter how long the flight is. I could stare out the window the whole time. Every square inch of our planet is beautiful and fascinating.

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Maren @paarsec.com · 23h

Then perish

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

buff.ly

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Maren @paarsec.com · 1d

🫡

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Maren @paarsec.com · 1d

Logging on is always a mistake

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Raimo Kangasniemi @rk70534.bsky.social · 1d

"Almost 55,000 children in #Gaza are estimated to be acutely malnourished, far more than have so far been identified as victims of the potentially lethal condition, a study published in the Lancet, the respected international medical periodical, has revealed."

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Almost 55,000 children in Gaza acutely malnourished, Lancet study estimates

Study shows clear link between Israeli restrictions on aid entering Gaza and levels of malnutrition among children

www.theguardian.com

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Berrak @berrak.bsky.social · 1d

managed to gather 300 Euros so far, need at least another 1100 to have housing and groceries etc for the next month, 9 days left before we are out on the street, thank you all

Berrak @berrak.bsky.social · 2d

friends, unfortunately I am in need of some help again to keep a roof over my head

we are moving out of this flat on the 17th (in 10 days) we got for the month, and nowhere to go with very little funds so far

I am trying to raise about 1500 Euros while I am interviewing and applying to grants

Pay Berrak Nil Boya using PayPal.Me

Go to paypal.me/berrakn and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.

paypal.me

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Jameela Wahlgren 🏳️‍🌈 🎨 @jameelawahlgren.bsky.social · 1d

Has anyone had the experience of their wacom tablet chopping up one uninterrupted pen stroke into several gappy lines like this screenshot? I've tried cleaning the surface, the pen, updating the driver, changing the pen tip and nothing has helped

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Maren @paarsec.com · 1d

wut

Maren @paarsec.com · 1d

A game that literally forces you to wait for downloads is actually what I need to fix my brain right now

Last call BBS with a download bar saying "1 min 19"

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 2d

ME/CFS is a devastating condition that has long been denied, dismissed, psychologised and underdiagnosed. Research is at last starting to catch up with it, with glimmers of hope for those who have been left untreated for so long.
There's a huge BUT coming ...🧵
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Scientists develop first ‘accurate blood test’ to detect chronic fatigue syndrome

Research could offer hope for ME patients – but some experts urge caution and say more studies needed

www.theguardian.com

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Maren @paarsec.com · 1d

I think about that shit constantly. When people put their “brand” over helping others it sickens me.

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Mostafa 🍉 @mokqwe.bsky.social · 5d

Hello, I’m from Gaza.
We’re living through hell
homes destroyed,memories erased,loved ones gone. Even the innocence of our children has been shattered.
Every bit of help—even a small donation—could save a life or rekindle a flicker of hope.
👉 gofund.me/0fa0750c
Thank you for remembering Gaza 😢🙏

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Kristie Felice (she/her) @lovehorrorqueen.bsky.social · 3d

Looking for some Black horror to get into this October? Check out my list of 14 Black horror films perfect for the season: inlovewithhorror.com/blogs/news/1... #horrorsky #filmsky #blacksky

14 Black Horror Films to Watch in October (And All Year Round)

Discover the range of Black horror this October with films that span every corner of the genre, from supernatural favorites to vampires and classics.

inlovewithhorror.com

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 2d

Can’t decide what to buy on Prime Day?

Try: absolutely nothing, and then go support indie bookstores instead 📚

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Ryan Boyd @ryanboyd.bsky.social · 3d

Leave Twitter for Bluesky. Leave Bluesky for Mastodon. Leave Mastodon for Klerb. Leave Klerb for Chunk. Leave Chunk for Goobus. Leave Goobus f

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Maren @paarsec.com · 2d

omg.......

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