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Todd Halfpenny @toddhalfpenny.com · 12h

When I joined our startup I suggested we implement a birthday day off rule. It was agreed on and now every employed gets an extra paid day leave for their birthday, and it's brilliant.

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Todd Halfpenny @toddhalfpenny.com · 15h

I guess we're not talking about the captain's log?

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Todd Halfpenny @toddhalfpenny.com · 16h

Dreamforce FOMO?
Nah, it's #boozeInTheBath time.
#DF25

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Sassy Seize-Her @snefny.bsky.social · 19h

So disappointed in Benioff www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...

Marc Benioff Says Trump Should Send Guard Troops to San Francisco

www.nytimes.com

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Todd Halfpenny @toddhalfpenny.com · 1d

I've started building my very first capacitor plugin for an @ionic.io project.

I can't believe I've been working with Ionic and cordova/capacitor for over 10 years and this is the first time I've had to build a plugin from scratch.

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Joshua Reed Eakle 🗽 @joshuaeakle.com · 1d

In Chicago, four vehicles descended and eight ICE agents moved in to kidnap a child.

She screams, “I’m 15,” as ICE yanks her from the car and kneels on her neck.

This is not about immigration enforcement.

It's about terrorizing Americans.

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Todd Halfpenny @toddhalfpenny.com · 1d

Lots of folk will have many reasons to not be able to easily get out of their line of work, even if they wanted to.
This book is sure to be an asset to them.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 1d

Glad to see Nigel Farage has finally remembered Nathan Gill, former leader of Reform in Wales - found guilty of taking bribes from Russia.

Maybe he'll now remember how much he took from Putin's propaganda broadcaster Russia Today for all his TV appearances when he was a MEP?

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Dan Neidle @danneidle.bsky.social · 1d

Every developed country in the world has an "exit tax" - you leave with unrealised capital gains, and you're taxed on them.

Except the UK and Italy:

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Todd Halfpenny @toddhalfpenny.com · 2d

Aw man!
Coming from someone who has said they love San Francisco, this is really, really disappointing to hear... but also it's sadly less surprising than it would have been a few years ago

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Todd Halfpenny @toddhalfpenny.com · 2d

Eeurgh! I have throw-up in my mouth.

I haven't read the times article in question, and I really really hope it's been misrepresented.

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Todd Halfpenny @toddhalfpenny.com · 2d

a unicorn is running in a field with the words heute show on the bottom right

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Todd Halfpenny @toddhalfpenny.com · 2d

Well... yes I guess so.
I haven't made them up yet... but once I do I'll distribute a link so folk can print/download them.

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Todd Halfpenny @toddhalfpenny.com · 2d

Well feel free to join us.

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 3d

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Todd Halfpenny @toddhalfpenny.com · 2d

Oh, and I'm welcoming ideas for items on our buzzword bingo.

As well as words/phrases, I'm also going to have physical things, like spotting @louiselockie.com in the crowd :)

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Todd Halfpenny @toddhalfpenny.com · 2d

Not in San Francisco for Dreamforce '25?
Never mind; Why not join us for a virtual watch party to take in the opening and main keynote... and take part in our buzzword bingo.

trailblazercommunitygroups.com/e/mrky32/

#trailblazerCommunity #DF25 #salesforce

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404 Media @404media.co · 4d

BREAKING: Apple removed an app for preserving TikToks, Instagram reels, news reports, and videos documenting abuses by ICE

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Apple Banned an App That Simply Archived Videos of ICE Abuses

Eyes Up's purpose is to "preserve evidence until it can be used in court." But it has been swept up in Apple's crackdown on ICE-spotting apps.

www.404media.co

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Todd Halfpenny @toddhalfpenny.com · 4d

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Todd Halfpenny @toddhalfpenny.com · 5d

I've not been to the London Salesforce Architects group in quite some time, but it's great to be back.

We're looking at architecting off-platform tonight.

Thanks to all the organisers, including @crmtom92.com , and the sponsors Go Cardless.

Martin Gardner standing at a lecturn, with presentation slides behind him.

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Shirtforce @shirtforce.org · 5d

Flow fans, this one’s for you.

⚡️ 4 icons
👕 1 tee
♾️ Infinite automation possibilities

From screen flows to scheduled magic; it’s not just a shirt, because no matter the flow, you make the magic happen.

shirtforce.org/tee/flow-seasons

#tshirtTuesday #salesforce #flow #automation #awesomeAdmin #dev

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Todd Halfpenny @toddhalfpenny.com · 7d

Yes, it is... piss off till December Spotify!

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Todd Halfpenny @toddhalfpenny.com · 7d

Happy #boozeInTheBath, to all those who celebrate.

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Anil Dash @anildash.com · 8d

One first step people should do to respond to this is start using the “report a speed trap” function in Apple Maps to report where ICE is operating. Make Apple party to the attempt to protect people.

404 Media @404media.co · 10d

ICEBlock Owner After Apple Removes App: ‘We Are Determined to Fight This’

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ICEBlock Owner After Apple Removes App: ‘We Are Determined to Fight This’

Apple removed ICEBlock reportedly after direct pressure from Department of Justice officials. “I am incredibly disappointed by Apple's actions today. Capitulating to an authoritarian regime is never t...

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Todd Halfpenny @toddhalfpenny.com · 8d

And yes, channeling this vibe

a man wearing a music band shirt is holding a skateboard over his shoulder

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