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Eoin Ó gCluain Tarbh（アイルランドのイアン） @satorukun0530.bsky.social · 3d

While I appreciate the shout-out, my view on this "lost chapter of world's first novel" nonsense was stated elsewhere.

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Paul K. Smith @paulksmith.bsky.social · 5d

www.jezebel.com/enjoy-your-n...

Enjoy Your Next Romantasy Novel Infused With Garlic-Scented Ink

A special edition of The Primal of Blood and Bone will be garlic-scented for those, I suppose, interested in something like that.

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Paul K. Smith @paulksmith.bsky.social · 5d

! 🏈🏉🏈🏉🏈 !

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UCLA stuns Penn State: How winless Bruins upset No. 7 Nittany Lions, plus more takeaways

Previously winless UCLA shocked No. 7 Penn State 42-37 on Saturday afternoon at the Rose Bowl behind Nico Iamaleava's five touchdowns.

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Paul K. Smith @paulksmith.bsky.social · 10d

"Trump says American Cities Should be ‘Training Grounds’ for Military."

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Trump Administration Live Updates: President Tells Top Brass American Cities Should Be ‘Training Grounds’ for Military

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Julene Tripp Weaver @trippweavpoet.bsky.social · 11d

My Scammer
I responded to one of those spam texts from a “recruiter”—then took the job. It got weirder than I could have imagined.
BY ALEXANDER SAMMON
Here is the article from an archive site, so no paywall. archive.fo/xPUJ0#select...

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Civis Libertatis @civislibertatis.bsky.social · 18d

Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/o...

Opinion | Unmarked Vans. Secret Lists. Public Denunciations. Our Police State Has Arrived.

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Paul K. Smith @paulksmith.bsky.social · 22d

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Trump Got a Hell of a Greeting in the U.K.

“Forgive the cliche, but it is rather Orwellian for a piece of journalism, which raises questions about our guest’s relationship with America’s most notorious child sex trafficker to lead to arrests,"...

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Paul K. Smith @paulksmith.bsky.social · 25d

"Taylor Swift will Only Sit for Deposition If 'Forced':

Her counsel at Venable says that Taylor Swift has not agreed to be deposed in actress Blake Lively's defamation case against her 'It Ends With Us' co-star Justin Baldoni--
But could, 'if she is forced'."

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Taylor Swift Will Only Sit For 'It Ends With Us' Depo If 'Forced' - Law360

Taylor Swift's counsel at Venable LLP told a Manhattan federal judge Friday that the pop superstar has not agreed to be deposed in actress Blake Lively's defamation case against her "It Ends With Us" ...

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Jori M. @jorinyc.bsky.social · Sep 9

In Chilling Comment, Trump Reveals His Thoughts on Domestic Violence newrepublic.com/post/200138/... via @newrepublic.com

In Chilling Comment, Trump Reveals His Thoughts on Domestic Violence

The president doesn’t seem to think those types of crimes count.

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Paul K. Smith @paulksmith.bsky.social · Sep 9

💌💌📮💌💌 "The Epstein Letter Is Real, and It’s Bad..."

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The Epstein Letter Is Real, and It’s Bad

The president’s initial strategy of denying that the document exists leaves him with few options now that it has been made public.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · Aug 28

He also said, “I can do anything I want, I’m the president of the United States.” The man wants to be king, but we became our own country to never again be ruled by one.

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Paul K. Smith @paulksmith.bsky.social · Sep 7

"The US Tennis Association asked broadcasters of the Open to censor any protests or reaction to Trump’s appearance at the men’s singles final:
'We ask all broadcasters to refrain from showcasing any disruptions or reactions in response to the President’s attendance'.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/660...

USTA asks broadcasters to censor reaction to Donald Trump’s attendance at U.S. Open

Trump will attend the U.S. Open final as a guest of a sponsor, marking his first appearance since 2015.

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Dr. Chase A. Thompson @chaseathompson.bsky.social · Sep 3

Great quotes of history: "The true source of our sufferings has been our timidity." - Former president John Adams (1765, From: “A Dissertation on the Canon and the Feudal Law,”)

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Paul K. Smith @paulksmith.bsky.social · Sep 5

🏈 "Head coach Thomas Brown tried to explain something to his Quarterback…
No, Caleb Williams was not having it. As he'd done many times to many coaches, he turned & walked away.
--'Get your ass back here right now! Don’t fucking walk away when I’m talking to you'!”
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House of Dysfunction, Part I: The Curious Case of Caleb Williams

Our series on the Chicago Bears begins with a look at the quarterback. His coaches from 2024 open up on a season from hell. ("There’s no substitute for the work. That’s something he needs to learn.")

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Paul K. Smith @paulksmith.bsky.social · Aug 27

"Trump Media, SPAC & Crypto .com Create $6.42B Crypto Biz: Yorkville Acquisition, Trump Media & Tech, & Crypto .com unveiled a partnership to establish a $6.42 Billion digital asset treasury company focused on acquiring the cryptocurrency of the cronos ecosystem" :

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Trump Media, SPAC And Crypto.com Create $6.42B Crypto Biz - Law360

Blank check company Yorkville Acquisition Corp., Truth Social operator Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. and Crypto.com unveiled a partnership Tuesday that would establish a $6.42 billion digit...

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Robert Saint Lawrence @robertsaintlawrence.social · Aug 25

Federal riot police are bombarding a Portland neighborhood with so many chemical munitions it forced a public school to flee @rollingstone.com

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Thanks, Trump: ICE Just Gassed a Public School Into Submission

Portland charter school faced fallout from chemical munitions federal riot cops fired at ICE protesters

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Margaret G @mls0308.bsky.social · Aug 23

May we be able to answer this with displays of all the ways we fought back. 💪 We have so much more to do. #Resist

#Pinks
#ProudBlue

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Paul K. Smith @paulksmith.bsky.social · Aug 23

🤼‍♂️🏀⚾🏒🏈
www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...

Stick to politics? How Donald Trump is using sports to advance his agenda

Trump seems intent on being America’s Commander in Chief of Sports, pushing his influence on MLB, college football and much more.

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Paul K. Smith @paulksmith.bsky.social · Aug 23

"JD Vance had a Busy Week Getting Booed at Shake Shack..."

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JD Vance Had a Busy Week Getting Booed at Shake Shack & Doing Putin Propaganda

The VP braved the crime-ridden streets of D.C. to give burgers to troops and gossip with Laura Ingraham about California Governor Gavin Newsom and his MAGA besties.

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Paul K. Smith @paulksmith.bsky.social · Aug 22

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"Southwind Foods is recalling Frozen Shrimp, due to possible radionuclide (Cesium-137) contamination."
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Southwind Foods, LLC Recalls Frozen Shrimp Because of Possible Health Risk

Southwind Foods, LLC of Carson, California is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Frozen Shrimp, due to possible radionuclide (Cesium-137) contamination. Cs-137 is a man-made radioisotope of c...

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Paul K. Smith @paulksmith.bsky.social · Aug 20

🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵

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Sabrina Carpenter’s Steamy ‘Bed Chem’ Lyrics Seem to Reference Barry Keoghan

“Who’s the cute boy with the white jacket and the thick accent?”

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Paul K. Smith @paulksmith.bsky.social · Aug 15

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Who Owns A Beat?
The Dispute:
The origin of the rhythm that underpins reggaeton music is at the center of a copyright lawsuit from Jamaican artists who claim a loop from their 1989 instrumental is foundational to reggaeton, which 1000's of songs have copied...

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Who Owns A Beat? The Dispute Over Reggaeton's Core Sound - Law360

The origin of the rhythm that underpins much of reggaeton music is at the center of a copyright lawsuit from Jamaican artists who claim a loop from an instrumental song they released in 1989 has becom...

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1dabred @olliewogspeepaw.bsky.social · Aug 13

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Angi Yoder-Maina, Phd 🇰🇪 @angiyo.bsky.social · Nov 23

#HealingCentered #peacebuilding is strength-based. It recognises systems and structures supporting recovery and rebuilding are often greatly damaged by the same violence and #trauma.

Key to the approach is interventions are not just about raising awareness but behavior change.

A complex systems map titled 'Wellbeing and Resilience: A grounded theory using a trauma-informed lens for a healing-centered peacebuilding approach.' The map branches into three main approaches, represented by different colored icons: A blue 'Psychosocial Programming Approach,' a red 'Ignore It Approach,' and a green 'A Healing-Centered Peacebuilding Approach.' The map also includes a purple 'Mental Health Approach.' Each branch contains numerous illustrated elements showing various aspects like community engagement, mental health support, and conflict resolution. The left side shows challenges and interventions, while the right side shows healing and positive outcomes. Multiple small illustrations depict people in various situations, from community meetings to healing activities. The map includes both problematic approaches to avoid and constructive solutions to implement. A credit line indicates this is from research by A. Yoder-Maina, 2020, at the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

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Paul K. Smith @paulksmith.bsky.social · Aug 13

A wrongful-death abortion lawsuit:
She claims she was pregnant when her ex-partner laced her drink with abortion pills.
She accuses him of “murdering" her unborn child by secretly dissolving abortion pills into a drink he prepared, tricking her into drinking it.

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Texas Woman Goes After Abortion Pill Provider in Wrongful Death Suit

Represented by notorious anti-abortion lawyer Jonathan Mitchell, the woman has accused her ex-partner of lacing her drink with abortion pills he purchased from Aid Access.

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