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Michael Coley

@mcoley.bsky.social

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Tech, policy, & politics nerd #WNBA & #NWSL fan MTSU & NC State Former Ag Teacher👨‍🌾 Now-Instructional Technologist👨‍💻 Always #StarTrek🖖

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Michael Coley @mcoley.bsky.social · Nov 16

For those new to Bluesky, here's a good article of things to get you started here. Welcome!

www.theverge.com/24295933/blu...

Here’s some cool stuff you can do with Bluesky

It’s not just an Alf pics repository.

www.theverge.com

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Michael Coley @mcoley.bsky.social · 11h

So that doesn't happen to me on Android (Pixel 8 Pro), but I will say that bluesky has had issues with notifications in the past. When you uninstalled, did you restart your phone before reinstalling? I've seen it before where not restarting, doesn't fully remove the app from your phone.

Michael Coley @mcoley.bsky.social · 20h

This is great! Now we have to get every single person who voted in the primary back out in November/December for the general election.

Rep. Aftyn Behn @aftynbehn.bsky.social · 20h

Aftyn Behn Wins the Democratic Primary!

It’s official — Aftyn Behn is the Democratic nominee for Congress in Tennessee’s 7th District! 💙

This victory belongs to every volunteer, voter, and believer who knocked doors, made calls, and showed that people power still wins in Tennessee.

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Michael Coley @mcoley.bsky.social · 21h

Let's go @aftynbehn.bsky.social! 84% reporting in so far! 🤞
#EveryVoteCounts

Special Election results for TN US House 7 (as of 8:11pm CT)
Aftyn Behn = 6,872
Bo Mitchell = 6,176
Darden Copeland = 6,111
Vincent Dixie = 5,605

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Michael Coley @mcoley.bsky.social · 21h

I missed the "Davidson County" part of this and was very confused looking at online results showing different results. I'm personally pulling for Aftyn Behn, so we'll see how it goes. 🤞

Special Election results for TN US House 7 (as of 7:42pm CT)
Bo Mitchell = 4,906
Aftyn Behn = 4,820
Vincent Dixie = 4,486
Darden Copeland = 3,994

Michael Coley @mcoley.bsky.social · 2d

If you aren't sure of your congressional district (thanks TN GOP for making it purposefully complicated), here's where you can look up your election districts. If it says you're in District 7 for US House, get out and vote on Tuesday for @aftynbehn.bsky.social!

tnmap.tn.gov/voterlookup/

Voter Registration Lookup

tnmap.tn.gov

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Michael Coley @mcoley.bsky.social · 2d

If you live in the TN 7th Congressional district, the primary election day is this coming Tuesday. Be sure to go out and vote for @aftynbehn.bsky.social!

Map of Tennessee with the counties included in US House district 7 highlighted.

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Michael Coley @mcoley.bsky.social · 3d

Game 3 is Wednesday night! Looking forward to what the Aces can do in Phoenix!

Las Vegas Aces @lvaces.bsky.social · 3d

TWO DUBS DOWN. TWO MORE TO GO. ✔️✔️

Presented by Richard Harris Law Firm

Michael Coley @mcoley.bsky.social · 3d

Legitimate question for you- I grew up watching Star Trek TNG & love Data, is it weird that I both want that far future, but also don't want to own those beings? Basically I want to be Geordi with a robot friend (even though I know it won't happen in my lifetime). Just curious about your thoughts.

Michael Coley @mcoley.bsky.social · 3d

Just read this tonight. 1 question for you - since I think FL is a two-party state in terms of recording private conversations, if Phee does have audio, do you think she could release that w/o getting in legal trouble? I know damage would already be done against Cathy, but I'm just worried for Phee.

Michael Coley @mcoley.bsky.social · 4d

One down. Three to go. ✔️

Las Vegas Aces @lvaces.bsky.social · 4d

GAME WON ✔️

Presented by Richard Harris Law Firm

Michael Coley @mcoley.bsky.social · 4d

Right? If I understood Spanish, I'd be on board for sure.

Michael Coley @mcoley.bsky.social · 4d

The only things I've heard are that he doesn't apparently sing in English, he is anti Trump, and he originally was not coming to the US for his tour because he wanted to avoid ICE detaining people at his concerts.

www.wired.com/story/bad-bu...

Bad Bunny Has MAGA All Worked Up

After avoiding the continental US on his world tour due to ICE, Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show will be a battleground for the country’s culture wars.

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Michael Coley @mcoley.bsky.social · 5d

It's amazing how sometimes your own brain can be your biggest bully. I just want to sleep, but instead I'm replaying every negative and bad thing that's happened lately. I have a lot to be happy about, but right now none of those positive things seem to matter.

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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 16d

Hey followers, this is Steve Cavendish, Editor here at the Banner. Over the next two weeks, we have a goal to add 400 subscribers to our free daily newsletter. We need your help. Sign up below for access to our reporting even before it hits your feed, and spread the ... news.

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Michael Coley @mcoley.bsky.social · 6d

This is both a really cute game, and an amazing technical project since it just works in a browser. If you like small games that don't take a lot of a commitment but are still fun, go to messenger.abeto.co now.

Michael Coley @mcoley.bsky.social · 6d

Cancelled mine this morning! Took about an hour for the site to work, but $30/month is just too much for me. Back to @steampowered.com I go.

Windows Central @windowscentral.com · 7d

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate jumps 50%… and players are bailing so fast Microsoft’s site can’t keep up. 💸
www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/...

Xbox Game Pass users begin canceling subscriptions after controversial price hike

Microsoft has majorly revamped Xbox Game Pass with new tiers, new features, and a big price hike for Ultimate — and the latter has angered many fans.

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Michael Coley @mcoley.bsky.social · 7d

Ok, this is pretty good.

Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 7d

We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.

Michael Coley @mcoley.bsky.social · 7d

These are great features if you use them regularly, but for a lot of people, $360/year is just too much. I just cancelled my Ultimate plan which was set to renew on Monday. I'd rather buy good, individual games a few times a year then pay this much for a firehouse of random stuff.

Tom Warren @tomwarren.co.uk · 7d

BREAKING: Microsoft is announcing big changes to Xbox Game Pass today. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is getting more features, but it's going up to $29.99 a month. PC games + cloud are also coming to new Game Pass Essential + Premium plans. Full details 👇 www.theverge.com/news/789424/...

Microsoft revamps Xbox Game Pass plans and hikes Ultimate to $29.99 a month

All Xbox Game Pass tiers are getting big changes

www.theverge.com

Michael Coley @mcoley.bsky.social · 7d

I really hope this is true. Every Samsung smartphone I've had has been a Plus model, and I was planning to choose between the S26 Plus and the Pixel 10 Pro XL for my next phone. I really hope I have something to choose from. 🤞

Samsung may keep the Galaxy S26 Plus alive for next year

Samsung might not kill the S26 Plus after all

www.androidpolice.com

Michael Coley @mcoley.bsky.social · 7d

Mark your calendars! This finals matchup should be really good*!

*Assuming the Aces get some good rest between now and Friday.

Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 7d

Here’s your 2025 WNBA Finals schedule:

Michael Coley @mcoley.bsky.social · 7d

Now I just hope Kelsey Mitchell is ok. 🤞

Michael Coley @mcoley.bsky.social · 7d

Congrats to the @lvaces.bsky.social for a great win.

Having said that, congrats to the @fever.wnba.com for an amazing run. So many injuries, and they pushed further than anyone thought they could. As a long time W fan, the Fever drive me nuts lately, but credit to them for just never giving up.

The Athletic @theathletic.com · 7d

JACKPOT @lvaces.bsky.social 🎰

The Las Vegas Aces will face the Phoenix Mercury in the 2025 WNBA Finals.

Michael Coley @mcoley.bsky.social · 7d

If you're still up, get to ESPN2 right now!

Lis Schendel @schendel.bsky.social · 7d

FREE BASKETBALL

Michael Coley @mcoley.bsky.social · 7d

This is a big reason why I love the W. Fierce competition, but also a ton of mutual respect.

Ace Pedr-AHHH!!-za 🏳️‍🌈🇵🇷 @candacepedraza.bsky.social · 7d

the Aces coming to give their well wishes to Kelsey Mitchell as she came off the floor...the sportsmanship in this league is on another level.

Michael Coley @mcoley.bsky.social · 7d

Injuries are always rough, but it taking that long and them bringing out a stretcher was really scary. I'm thankful they were able to help her off the court without having to use the stretcher. Hope she's ok.

Nancy Armour @nrarmour.bsky.social · 7d

Welp. In a season full of injuries, this Kelsey Mitchell is the worst