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Carl Knecht @rialtus.com · 17h

One of the local No Kings protests next weekend is literally in walking distance from my house. #NoKings

Carl Knecht @rialtus.com · 1d

"In preparation for upcoming international travel, President Trump also received preventive health screenings and immunizations, including annual influenza and updated COVID-19 booster vaccinations." - Sean P. Barbabella, D. O., Physician to the President, October 10, 2025

Carl Knecht @rialtus.com · 2d

Say what you will about Banana Ball, but resurrecting one of the Negro League Baseball teams, the Indianapolis Clowns, is a fantastic move.

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Carl Knecht @rialtus.com · 3d

MO1169051 - Some users may not be able to access the Microsoft Intune or Microsoft Entra ID portal

This is actually an issue with the Azure Portal, so the best source of info is azure.status.microsoft/en-us/status

Azure status

Check the current Azure health status and view past incidents.

azure.status.microsoft

Carl Knecht @rialtus.com · 4d

I think we all get to a certain age where these kinds of calls get made, and it changes everything. I'm really glad yours turned out for the better!

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Carl Knecht @rialtus.com · 4d

Same guy was on Twitter two years ago saying the same thing. Huh.

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Carl Knecht @rialtus.com · 4d

Since the federal government is shut down, does that mean employees don't have to pay federal taxes? Asking for a friend...

Carl Knecht @rialtus.com · 6d

It's crazy being in meetings and having discussion about what the budget is going to be in 2030. I barely even can accept this is 2025.

Carl Knecht @rialtus.com · 6d

Probably dumping @hellofresh.bsky.social The last two boxes have had missing ingredients. Today's box was to arrive by 8p and it hasn't shown up yet (9:47p). This is turning into more hassle than it's worth.

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Helen Kennedy @helenkennedy.bsky.social · 8d

Here is the link to the 1989 SCOTUS decision ruling that flag burning is protected by the first amendment. It was a huge deal back then. I genuinely wonder what John Roberts thinks of Trump posts like this. supreme.justia.com/cases/federa...

Donald J. Trump
@realDonald Trump
To ICE, Border Patrol, Law Enforcement, and all U.S.
Military: As per my August 25, 2025 Executive Order, please be advised that, from this point forward, anybody burning the American Flag will be subject to one year in prison. You will be immediately arrested. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
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10/3/25, 7:26 PM

Texas v. Johnson, 491 U.S.
397 (1989)
Overview Opinions Materials
Syllabus
U.S. Supreme Court
Texas v. Johnson, 491 U.S. 397 (1989)
Texas v. Johnson
No. 88-155
Argued March 21, 1989
Decided June 21, 1989
491 U.S. 397

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 9d

The government is in full shutdown and the Republicans are refusing to call the House back into session.

Want to know why?

Because we have secured the final vote on releasing the Epstein Files and they don’t want it out.

Call GOP and tell them to swear in @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social.

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Carl Knecht @rialtus.com · 9d

Tweet from @StayPuft on 30 Sep 13 (so twelve years ago, but still relevant) "There is no government. ONLY ZUUL."

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Carl Knecht @rialtus.com · 11d

Microsoft 365 E5 Security is now Microsoft Defender Suite.
Microsoft 365 E5 Compliance is now Microsoft Purview Suite.

They just can't help themselves, can they?
www.microsoft.com/licensing/te...

Microsoft Product Terms

www.microsoft.com

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Carl Knecht @rialtus.com · 11d

That's it. We're taking away your dog flying permit.

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Carl Knecht @rialtus.com · 11d

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Carl Knecht @rialtus.com · 11d

a close up of a man 's face with the words then shut it down below it

Alt: The West Wing's President Bartlett looking forlornly saying "Then shut it down"

media.tenor.com

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Carl Knecht @rialtus.com · 12d

Today is 2,400 consecutive day reading in Kindle. One heck of a streak if I say so myself, which I just did.

Carl Knecht @rialtus.com · 14d

Was the response “And…?”

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Carl Knecht @rialtus.com · 16d

That Hee Haw guys had quite the talent.

Captain Edward Jellico @captainjellico.bsky.social · 16d

Came across a reaction video where a guy had discovered Roy Clark, and was blown away by the sheer talent.

Roy Clark was a legend. Enjoy.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlrc...

Roy Clark - 12th Street Rag

YouTube video by When The Cowboy Sings

www.youtube.com

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Chise @sailorrooscout.bsky.social · 20d

Just a reminder before the “big announcement” today.

Autism was discovered in 1911 and the modern definition of Autism came in 1943.

Tylenol wasn’t widely used until the 1950s.

Anyone trying to tell you that Tylenol causes Autism isn’t someone that should be taken seriously.

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Carl Knecht @rialtus.com · 20d

Will be recording and watching!

Jimmy Kimmel Is Back: ABC Returning Late-Night Show On Tuesday

Jimmy Kimmel is coming back to the airwaves. ABC just revealed that Jimmy Kimmel Live! is returning on Tuesday night after “thoughtful conversations” with parent company Disney. A spokesman said, “Las...

deadline.com

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Carl Knecht @rialtus.com · 20d

Anyone else's neighborhood make the big city news overnight? www.foxla.com/news/inland-...

Police barricading a street surrounded with yellow caution tape

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Carl Knecht @rialtus.com · 22d

Yeeeeesssssss

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Robert Picardo @robertpicardo.bsky.social · 22d

Many Americans will miss comedy, now that it has been canceled along with free speech. Hopefully we can vote these freedoms back before too long! In the meantime, here's a goodbye laugh from ⁦‪@colbertlateshow‬⁩

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Carl Knecht @rialtus.com · 22d

Yes. (WhyNotBoth.gif)

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