Jim
@stellardistance.bsky.social
Marketer/designer/illustrator/musician
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termite behavior
The co-founder of Kalshi says: " The long-term vision is to financialize everything and create a tradable asset out of any difference in opinion."
December 4, 2025 at 12:53 AM
termite behavior
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Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.
buff.ly
October 8, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.
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👑 Congratulations to 3rd Prize Winner of the 2025 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, Catherine K Gyllerstrom Emerging Artist Award: David Derflinger with his work "Future Prospects", Acrylic and gouache on Fabriano paper mounted on wood panel!
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#art
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#art
September 13, 2025 at 12:30 AM
👑 Congratulations to 3rd Prize Winner of the 2025 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, Catherine K Gyllerstrom Emerging Artist Award: David Derflinger with his work "Future Prospects", Acrylic and gouache on Fabriano paper mounted on wood panel!
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#art
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#art
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If you'd like to read a breakdown of how these changes will be implemented and to gain a better understanding of why this is such a big deal, here's a good blog post from Sickiply:
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U.S. Tariff Changes 2025: What Small Businesses Must Know
New U.S. rules end the $800 de minimis exemption on imports. Learn how this impacts small businesses, sticker sellers, and Etsy shops starting August 29, 2025.
stickiply.com
August 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
If you'd like to read a breakdown of how these changes will be implemented and to gain a better understanding of why this is such a big deal, here's a good blog post from Sickiply:
stickiply.com/blogs/small-...
stickiply.com/blogs/small-...
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there's an episode of The Simpsons where Marge tries to get a violent cartoon pulled from the airwaves, only to discover that the people backing her aren't going to stop at just the art that *she* doesn't like, and that supporting artistic freedom means accepting discomfort.
It aired in 1990.
It aired in 1990.
August 6, 2025 at 1:38 PM
there's an episode of The Simpsons where Marge tries to get a violent cartoon pulled from the airwaves, only to discover that the people backing her aren't going to stop at just the art that *she* doesn't like, and that supporting artistic freedom means accepting discomfort.
It aired in 1990.
It aired in 1990.
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We don’t talk often enough about the Superman issue where, fed up with pedestrian deaths from car collisions, he sets out to try and destroy every car in the city.
July 21, 2025 at 1:20 AM
We don’t talk often enough about the Superman issue where, fed up with pedestrian deaths from car collisions, he sets out to try and destroy every car in the city.
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Carly Rae Jepsen released 'E•MO•TION' 10 years ago today. A look back at an instant classic:
Carly Rae Jepsen's 'E·MO·TION' Turns 10
There’s a recent Chris Fleming standup bit that kicks off with him chastising a friend for daring to have a crush at a time like this.
www.stereogum.com
June 24, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Carly Rae Jepsen released 'E•MO•TION' 10 years ago today. A look back at an instant classic:
RIP legend. Hard to underestimate this man’s impact on music and myself
Breaking News: Brian Wilson has died
The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson Dies at 82
The beloved musician had been living with a neurocognative disorder akin to dementia
pitchfork.com
June 11, 2025 at 7:47 PM
RIP legend. Hard to underestimate this man’s impact on music and myself
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The Federal Reserve found in its latest survey on the nation’s economy that growth in four of the bank’s 12 districts were contracting in April and three others had flat growth. Only five reported growth, and it was slow. #EconSky www.marketwatch.com/story/here-a...
May 24, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The Federal Reserve found in its latest survey on the nation’s economy that growth in four of the bank’s 12 districts were contracting in April and three others had flat growth. Only five reported growth, and it was slow. #EconSky www.marketwatch.com/story/here-a...
Oh no. “Tariffs could lead to bankruptcy of Akron-based EarthQuaker Devices, CEO says” archive.ph/2025.05.18-1... #guitarpedals
archive.ph
May 21, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Oh no. “Tariffs could lead to bankruptcy of Akron-based EarthQuaker Devices, CEO says” archive.ph/2025.05.18-1... #guitarpedals
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Russell Vought, acting head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, has canceled plans to introduce new rules designed to limit the ability of US data brokers to sell Americans’ most sensitive data, credit history, and Social Security numbers.
CFPB Quietly Kills Rule to Shield Americans From Data Brokers
Russell Vought, acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, has canceled plans to more tightly regulate the sale of Americans’ sensitive personal data.
wrd.cm
May 18, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Russell Vought, acting head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, has canceled plans to introduce new rules designed to limit the ability of US data brokers to sell Americans’ most sensitive data, credit history, and Social Security numbers.
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The first picture of Greg Ginn with his new Black Flag bandmates has emerged.
May 17, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The first picture of Greg Ginn with his new Black Flag bandmates has emerged.
Something is wrong when this said unironically
Mark Zuckerberg says Meta's chatbots will supplement your real friends: "The average American has fewer than 3 friends ... but has demand for ... 15 friends" (h/t x.com/romanhelmetg...)
May 1, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Something is wrong when this said unironically
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Turquoise Dreams
April 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Turquoise Dreams
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“IT IS NORMAL FOR HUMAN BRAINS TO BE DIFFERENT FROM ONE ANOTHER” thank you Mariah.
Autism is not an "epidemic" because it's not a disease. Saying we don't know what "causes" it is absurd. It's genetic and, what's more, NORMAL FOR HUMAN BRAINS TO BE DIFFERENT FROM ONE ANOTHER.
April 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM
“IT IS NORMAL FOR HUMAN BRAINS TO BE DIFFERENT FROM ONE ANOTHER” thank you Mariah.
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you know things are going well when they break out the turnip photos
April 7, 2025 at 4:19 PM
you know things are going well when they break out the turnip photos
RIP Robert McGinnis. One of the best to ever to do it
yup just posted two tributes to him on Tripwire
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A Visual Tribute To Master Illustrator Robert McGinnis
Remembering A True Original Illustrator Robert McGinnis died in March at the age of 99 years old and here’s a tribute to him offering a selection of his work over his many years as a professional arti...
tripwiremagazine.co.uk
April 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
RIP Robert McGinnis. One of the best to ever to do it
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A pair of illustrations by the great Robert Fawcett. I’ve lived his Sherlock Holmes illustrations forever, but I don’t think I ever knew he also drew Poirot.
March 20, 2025 at 7:45 AM
A pair of illustrations by the great Robert Fawcett. I’ve lived his Sherlock Holmes illustrations forever, but I don’t think I ever knew he also drew Poirot.
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The median member of Congress is 21 years older than the median American. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
March 17, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The median member of Congress is 21 years older than the median American. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
The new @youthlagoon.bsky.social album is repeat rotation. Some of his best work—give it a listen
February 25, 2025 at 10:54 PM
The new @youthlagoon.bsky.social album is repeat rotation. Some of his best work—give it a listen
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regret to inform everyone this is a real guy who could be pope
February 22, 2025 at 8:08 PM
regret to inform everyone this is a real guy who could be pope
Avoid
Spotify is planning to launch a new super-fan streaming service, Music Pro, which will offer higher-quality audio, remixing tools, and access to concert tickets for an additional $5.99 a month on top of existing subscriptions.
Spotify Weighs $6 Premium for Added Features, Access to Tickets
Spotify Technology SA is looking to charge as much as $5.99 a month on top of existing subscriptions for a new super-fan streaming service that will include higher-quality audio, remixing tools and ac...
www.bloomberg.com
February 15, 2025 at 4:37 AM
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Now we’re all set for the Fiona Apple halftime show next year
February 10, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Now we’re all set for the Fiona Apple halftime show next year