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Kenn White @kennwhite.bsky.social · 10h

A close family member went through that exact thought process and had the same experience. That was the day I learned South Korea leads the world in advanced skincare & aesthetics.

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Kenn White @kennwhite.bsky.social · 3d

In a WestJet filing w/ the Maine AG, WJ said “the stolen data may include passenger names, dates of birth, postal addresses, and travel documents, including passports & gov't-issued identity documents, as well as other passenger accommodations, such as requests & complaints.” From @zackwhittaker.com

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 5d

Sarah Mullally has been named the new Archbishop of Canterbury, the first woman chosen to lead the world's 85 million Anglicans.

Sarah Mullally named the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in history of Church of England

Sarah Mullally, the bishop of London, has been named Archbishop of Canterbury, the first time a woman has been chosen as the spiritual leader of the Church of England.

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Kenn White @kennwhite.bsky.social · May 7

them: "That is so annoying. Bad Bunny is touring all over the world, but he's, like, skipping America."

me: "He's performing in Puerto Rico for 6 weeks."

them: *blink blink*

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scott⚡️mccloud @scottmccloud.bsky.social · 6d

Written 55 years ago, Schulz's heartfelt clarity cuts through the noise, even today.

h/t @tisserand.bsky.social

Scan of a typed letter from 1970, from Peanuts creator Charles Schulz, addressed to "Joel Lipton, 622 N. Foothill Road, Beverly Hills, Calif. 90210"

It reads:

"Dear Joel:

I think it is more difficult these days to define what makes a good citizen than it has ever been before. Certainly all any of us can do is follow our own conscience and retain faith in our democracy. Sometimes it is the very people who cry out the loudest in favor of getting back to what they call "American Virtues" who lack this faith in our country.

I believe that our greatest strength lies always in the protection of our smallest minorities.

Sincerely yours,

Charles M. Schulz"

At bottom is an illustration of Charlie Brown and Snoopy, a kite wrapped around the dog house.

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Kenn White @kennwhite.bsky.social · 6d

Sebastian is having a great day and wants you to know it.

Sf Barnard resting and looking happy on a sofa

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Kenn White @kennwhite.bsky.social · 8d

Archived, non-paywalled link:
archive.is/2025.09.30-1...

archive.is

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Kenn White @kennwhite.bsky.social · 8d

I wonder how many of the "furious" are even aware that PR is a U.S. territory. Seriously, since even in this very article, the Post felt it important to remind its readers that "[BB] is known for proudly representing his home island of Puerto Rico (Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens). "

Why Bad Bunny’s selection as the Super Bowl halftime headliner is sparking MAGA fury

The Puerto Rican recording artist opposed Trump in 2024 and is avoiding U.S. mainland tour dates to avoid exposing his fans to ICE raids.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 9d

Breaking WaPo:

Military leaders have raised serious concerns with the Trump admin's new defense strategy — exposing a divide between the Pentagon's political and uniformed leadership.
 The critiques from multiple top officers, including the chairman of the Joint Chiefs.

Military leaders voice concern over Hegseth’s new Pentagon strategy

Top military officials have voiced concern over the Trump administration’s forthcoming defense strategy, exposing a divide between the Pentagon’s political and uniformed leadership.

www.washingtonpost.com

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 9d

A federal judge agreed to temporarily suspend the Trump administration's plan to eliminate hundreds of jobs at the agency that oversees Voice of America.

Judge suspends Trump administration's plan to eliminate hundreds of Voice of America jobs

A federal judge has agreed to temporarily suspend the Trump administration’s plan to eliminate hundreds of jobs at the agency that oversees Voice of America. U.S.

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Kenn White @kennwhite.bsky.social · 8d

On a case that was closed 2 years ago. IANAL, but that whiffs of bribery to this old country mouse.

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Kenn White @kennwhite.bsky.social · 10d

“At one point, [ICE] agents were seen chasing a bicyclist who’d yelled at them.”

chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

Feds in military gear flood downtown Chicago; top border official says arrests based on 'how they look'

The immigration agents were spotted making arrests in downtown Chicago and River North neighborhood early Sunday.

chicago.suntimes.com

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Kenn White @kennwhite.bsky.social · 11d

lol

Kenn White @kennwhite.bsky.social · 11d

Of course. I mean I'm not a philistine, blizzard.

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Kenn White @kennwhite.bsky.social · 11d

Some nights a guy just likes to go full fancy.

White wide plate of fresh strawberries, raspberries and blueberries sprinkled with a touch of brown sugar crystals. On the side is fresh whipped cream and a small mint.

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Kenn White @kennwhite.bsky.social · 11d

PA court records show he plead “guilty in Jan '22 to a minor infraction for unlawfully possessing a loaded firearm in a vehicle, and was fined $100 plus court costs. Case stemmed from a Game Commission officer citation who stopped Roberts finishing a day of deer hunting.”
www.kob.com/ap-top-news/...

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Kenn White @kennwhite.bsky.social · 11d

Right. This was from a citation from a game warden in PA who claimed he felt "threatened" as he approached Roberts' truck. Roberts plead guilty to a minor misdemeanor charge to put the incident behind him.

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Kenn White @kennwhite.bsky.social · 11d

In all the noise, these sources are a decent start.

Guardian: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

AP: apnews.com/article/iowa...

CNN: www.cnn.com/2025/09/26/u...

Wikipedia: Ian Roberts (educator)
- en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Rob...

NPR: www.npr.org/2024/05/18/1...

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Kenn White @kennwhite.bsky.social · 11d

On Ian Roberts, I'm watching two very distinct narratives play out, and paying close attention to what's been documented & verified, versus what's been claimed by DOJ & ICE. I'll default to the truth of the data.

Kenn White @kennwhite.bsky.social · 12d

So, let me make sure I've got his right. A man was born in Guyana in 1973. Dad immigrated to the U.S. in the 80's, mom in the early 2000's. He's raised in Brooklyn, earned a master's in education from Coppin State in Baltimore in 1998, another master's from Georgetown, and a PhD…

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Matthew Garrett @mjg59.eicar-test-file.zip · 14d

I have been learning more about PDFs than I really wanted to for maybe the absolutely most funny reason possible - letting agency forgery: mjg59.dreamwidth.org/73317.html

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Kenn White @kennwhite.bsky.social · 11d

* @mjg59.eicar-test-file.zip

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Kenn White @kennwhite.bsky.social · 11d

If you appreciate the Liam Neeson line: “What I have is a very particular set of skills, skills I have acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you”, you will love this post from @mjg59.bsky.social

mjg59.dreamwidth.org/73317.html

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Kenn White @kennwhite.bsky.social · 12d

… Discloses PA weapons charge. Beloved in his community as a tireless advocate for kids. And this - *this* - is the guy that ICE drags away as a "targeted criminal alien" for a 1999 student visa violation. Are you fucking kidding me. And yes, you're goddamn right I've brought receipts.

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Kenn White @kennwhite.bsky.social · 12d

…on urban leadership. Competes in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Track & Field. In 2020 charged in Pennsylvania over a hunting rifle and knife in his vehicle. Eventually becomes superintendent of the largest school district in Iowa. Background checks completed, I-9, authorized to work...

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Kenn White @kennwhite.bsky.social · 12d

So, let me make sure I've got his right. A man was born in Guyana in 1973. Dad immigrated to the U.S. in the 80's, mom in the early 2000's. He's raised in Brooklyn, earned a master's in education from Coppin State in Baltimore in 1998, another master's from Georgetown, and a PhD…

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