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John Bull

@garius.bsky.social

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He/Him. Author. Historian (inc of obscure Military Holy Orders). Strategy streamer. Tech/Transport Strategist. Editor of @lonrec. Orient fan. Business/Writing: [email protected]. Agent: @pastpreservers.bsky.social

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John Bull @garius.bsky.social · Mar 10

The latest in my history of home computers is live. Covers the era of Commodore, Atari and Jack Tramiel.

He was a brutal manager. But also an Auschwitz survivor, and that shaped him, and his legit drive to build a better world.

This warning from him hit home, right now.

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One day in 1982, Michael Tomczyk, who had led the project to develop the Commodore 64, found himself sitting in Jack Tramiel’s office. Tomcyzk had just returned from a trade show in Hanover, Germany. During the course of their conversation, Tomczyk mentioned how impressed he’d been with the Autobahn highway network on the way there.

"I built that road," Tramiel told him matter-of-factly.

“Jack went on to explain that during World War II as a teenager he had been selected to work on the road gangs,” Tomczyk remembered. “He said that it was one way to survive, because they had to feed the people that did that kind of hard labor, or they wouldn't work. ‘We built good roads,’ he said.”

Tramiel had never hidden the horrors in his past. He was proud that he had helped build a better future through Commodore and Atari. However, the longer he lived, the more concerned he became that people would forget what that future had cost. And that which is forgotten can be repeated.

"You know," Tramiel said once, "it's hard to believe it really happened. But it can happen again. In America. Americans like to make rules, and that scares me. If you have too many rules you get locked in a system. It's the system that says this one dies and that one doesn't, not the people. That's why I don't hate the German people. Individuals, yes. Rules, yes. But not all Germans.

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trick van treat @derek.bike · 5h

illustration of a man looking into a window with his hands on the glass and saying “yes… ha ha ha… YES!”. his shirt says “sickos” on it. his head has been replaced by a toronto blue jays baseball mascot’s head

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Seth Miller @wandrme.paxex.aero · 44m

Airline entertainment has long struggled to keep pace with digital developments on the ground. @panasonic.aero CEO Ken Sain took responsibility for some of those shortcomings as part of a push to close the gap.

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#PaxEx #IFEC #AviationFest

Pushing IFE Evolution with Panasonic Avionics, United Airlines | PaxEx.Aero

Airline entertainment has long struggled to keep pace with digital developments on the ground. Panasonic Avionics' CEO Ken Sain took responsibility for some of those shortcomings as part of a push to ...

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Matthew Willis (Naval Air History) @navalairhistory.com · 8h

Who wants a thread of my digital artworks? Well tough, you’re getting one

Matthew Willis (Naval Air History) @navalairhistory.com · 23h

Thanks to all for the good wishes. Just waiting now, in my gown feeling like an extra from Up Pompeii! Anyway gave me a bit of time to finish this - Donald Campbell at Lake Eyre in 1964 with Bluebird CN7

Digital artwork in the style of an oil painting, medium shot of Donald Campbell, smiling, in a blue jumper and cream trousers, resting one hand on the nose of his land speed record car Bluebird CN7

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World's Spookiest Lesbian🏴 🔯 🏳️‍⚧️ (Amanda) @amandak6647.bsky.social · 9h

Amanda Kauffman - The Nothingness That Was

1. Twenty Years of Emptiness
2. Self Unto Ruin
3. Annihilation
4. What I Left Behind Me
5. The River of Memory
6. The Nothingness That Was

Coming 2026

The cover of my solo album The Nothingness That Was, an edited version of the Robert Fludd painting The Nothingness That Was Prior To The Universe. A black square is surrounded by a white border.

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John Bull @garius.bsky.social · 12h

I started a run determined not to, once, and couldn't go through with it.

John Bull @garius.bsky.social · 13h

Honestly if you DIDN'T side with Edelgard in Fire Emblem then be aware I am judging you harshly.

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John Bull @garius.bsky.social · 13h

This post brought to you by several recent comments i've seen referring to her as the baddy.

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John Bull @garius.bsky.social · 13h

Occasional reminder that Edelgard was right.

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Seanan McGuire @seananmcguire.bsky.social · 1d

If this project reaches its next unlock, it will be the first plush Loveland Frogman I've ever seen. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...

Snughouls Series 3

The Snughouls are BACK and now come in even more frightful flavors! With Series 3 we introduce several new monsters, each one standing at a towering 20" and lovingly crafted to give the best hugs.

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PAWS (Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society) @phillypaws.bsky.social · 14h

This October, we’re proud to partner with Ciocca Subaru of Philadelphia & highlight their commitment to pets in need.

Join PAWS & our friends at Ciocca Saturday 10/11 from noon to 2 p.m. & help make this spooky season extra sweet for Philly’s pets in need!

Bring the whole family to enjoy... 🧵

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Robert Brockway @brockway.bsky.social · 14h

Buy my fucking book and I'll bring back Joey Baloney. linktr.ee/killyourimag...

Pre-Order Brockway's New Book! | Linktree

I Will Kill Your Imaginary Friend for $200 -- A new comedic horror assault by Robert Brockway. Now in exciting book form. Pre-order below!

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Clare Mulley @claremulley.bsky.social · 13h

Beautiful Poznań in the rain 🌧️
I’ve just given a talk in the #Enigma #Cipher Centre at Poznań University where #Zo studied maths alongside #MarianRejewski, the man who first broke the German enigma system!
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#ElżbietaZawacka #Zo #AgentZo #AgentkaZo

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Samantha Ferreira Is Creating An Anime Mag @sam-animeherald.bsky.social · 14h

I've said this before, but it bears repeating: More people should really talk with elders in the fandom while they're still alive. None of us are getting younger, and we all have interesting stories to tell.

unhinged eldritch abomination @rhymeswithk.bsky.social · 15h

Friends, #weebwednesday is upon us once again! You know the drill - quote-post with your weebiest hot takes, nothing racist, nothing intentionally inflammatory, have fun with it ♥

a girl in a blue dress is dancing next to a jukebox

Alt: a girl in a blue dress is dancing next to a jukebox

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psudonym @psudonym.bsky.social · 14h

Our dark work begins again, Baltimore!

A witch girl and a witch cat raise their arms in unison

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John Bull @garius.bsky.social · 14h

OCEANS ARE NOW BATTLEFIELDS

British Transport Films Stills @btfstills.bsky.social · 14h

LANCASHIRE COAST (1957)

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PAWS (Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society) @phillypaws.bsky.social · 15h

❣️ Warning: Adopting Enya may result in excessive snuggling & reduced productivity!

At 16 years young, this golden girl has perfected the art of affection.

Friendly, outgoing & irresistibly sweet, Enya is the kind of cat who’ll climb into your lap the moment you sit down and stay there for hours 🧵

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Jacob Geller @jacobgeller.com · 15h

Hey it's that guy from Assassin's Creed 2

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John Bull @garius.bsky.social · 14h

Phwoar

Matthew Willis (Naval Air History) @navalairhistory.com · 22h

Spotted in the hospital car park, this 70s-brown Reliant Scimitar with tiger striped seat covers @tamslick.bsky.social

Brown Reliant Scimitar GT, front right three quarter view

Brown Reliant Scimitar GT left rear view

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John Bull @garius.bsky.social · 14h

You wouldn't know my Thanksgiving. It lives in Canada.

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Kashana @kashana.blacksky.app · 15h

White righties: this Super Bowl halftime pick is terrible. They should get someone conservative and hip, like this 96 year old cop I know who has a bluegrass band called Burning Crosses

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Osprey Publishing @ospreypublishing.bsky.social · 18h

Tomorrow at 7pm BST Lucy Betteridge-Dyson will be appearing on WW2TV to talk about her new book Jungle Commandos.

You'll be able to watch the livestream here: https://bit.ly/4pU1uvT

#Historysky #Booksky

Jungle Commandos: The Battle for Arakan, Burma 1945

Jungle Commandos: The Battle for Arakan, Burma 1945With Lucy Betteridge-DysonPart of our Burma (Myanmar) in WWII serieshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDG...

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Dr Philip W Blood MBA @philipwblood.bsky.social · 3d

New post to open the series on the Second Battle of Aachen 7/8-21 October 1944.
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svenning🌲 @svenning.io · 18h

We are already seeing some fantastic (but horrible) contributions to the Bad UX World Cup! 😃

This year's challenge: Create a horrible date picker!

See all the contributions (so far) here: badux.lol

#baduxworldcup

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John Bull @garius.bsky.social · 17h

grants +10 carry capacity

Anni Jyn @annijyn.com · 17h

the shrivelled holy relic hand of margaret clitherow

a shrivelled mummified hand in a case made of brass and glass

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