Chris Merlo
@chrismerlo.net
Long Island guy, computer science professor, bass and Stick player in @theyellowbox.com, volunteer firefighter, husband, and dad. Not in that order.
I mean absolutely no disrespect to later/current members of the band, but holy hell @stevenwilsonhq.bsky.social might have put together the greatest rock band ever assembled for the Raven album and tour youtu.be/NBjD8QFtleM?... #ProgRock
Steven Wilson - The Holy Drinker (Live in Frankfurt)
YouTube video by Led Lemos
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February 6, 2026 at 11:42 PM
I mean absolutely no disrespect to later/current members of the band, but holy hell @stevenwilsonhq.bsky.social might have put together the greatest rock band ever assembled for the Raven album and tour youtu.be/NBjD8QFtleM?... #ProgRock
A bumper sticker I saw this morning:
NOT A STUDENT DRIVER
JUST STUPID
NOT A STUDENT DRIVER
JUST STUPID
February 2, 2026 at 2:27 PM
A bumper sticker I saw this morning:
NOT A STUDENT DRIVER
JUST STUPID
NOT A STUDENT DRIVER
JUST STUPID
And all this time I thought Mara was the bad one
BREAKING NEWS: Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein connected New York Giants chairman and co-owner Steve Tisch with multiple women, according to newly released emails.
January 31, 2026 at 1:27 AM
And all this time I thought Mara was the bad one
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reminder that a small handful of Republicans in the House and Senate could end this madness today
January 30, 2026 at 3:22 PM
reminder that a small handful of Republicans in the House and Senate could end this madness today
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What’s the difference between “Melania” and Bigfoot?
Many people admit to seeing Bigfoot.
Many people admit to seeing Bigfoot.
January 30, 2026 at 2:25 PM
What’s the difference between “Melania” and Bigfoot?
Many people admit to seeing Bigfoot.
Many people admit to seeing Bigfoot.
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A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.
How ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters Are
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:55 AM
A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.
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No arrests of the ICE thugs who murdered Alex Pretti, Renee Good, or Keith Porter. No arrests of anyone in the Epstein Files. But they arrested Don Lemon because of his journalism.
January 30, 2026 at 1:44 PM
No arrests of the ICE thugs who murdered Alex Pretti, Renee Good, or Keith Porter. No arrests of anyone in the Epstein Files. But they arrested Don Lemon because of his journalism.
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“What’s the name of your band?”
“The Yellow Box.”
“And where are you from?”
“The Yellow Box.”
“The Yellow Box.”
“And where are you from?”
“The Yellow Box.”
January 24, 2026 at 2:23 AM
“What’s the name of your band?”
“The Yellow Box.”
“And where are you from?”
“The Yellow Box.”
“The Yellow Box.”
“And where are you from?”
“The Yellow Box.”
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The people who insist democrats are fighting Trump as hard as they can are more delusional than Trump
January 21, 2026 at 11:57 AM
The people who insist democrats are fighting Trump as hard as they can are more delusional than Trump
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excellent work by @theonion.com this month
January 18, 2026 at 12:02 AM
excellent work by @theonion.com this month
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The thing is, some people can make mistakes, get things wrong, be careless, etc. But that’s not what Jennings did here. Jennings knowingly, purposefully and intentionally lied to utterly distort what was said, which CNN pays him to do every day. CNN is the enabler of this.
January 16, 2026 at 11:15 AM
The thing is, some people can make mistakes, get things wrong, be careless, etc. But that’s not what Jennings did here. Jennings knowingly, purposefully and intentionally lied to utterly distort what was said, which CNN pays him to do every day. CNN is the enabler of this.
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“As a reasonable centrist, I think the paramilitary death squads need better training.”
January 15, 2026 at 4:04 PM
“As a reasonable centrist, I think the paramilitary death squads need better training.”
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Let’s fund the ‘shooting random citizens in the face’ organization at either slightly lower levels, or at somewhat higher levels but they have to sit through some more training before they’re deployed to American cities
January 15, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Let’s fund the ‘shooting random citizens in the face’ organization at either slightly lower levels, or at somewhat higher levels but they have to sit through some more training before they’re deployed to American cities
I played a YouTube video this morning and the two ads I got beforehand were for Chick Fil A and Hobby Lobby, so I guess the good news is that Google isn’t tracking my social media posts
January 12, 2026 at 4:39 PM
I played a YouTube video this morning and the two ads I got beforehand were for Chick Fil A and Hobby Lobby, so I guess the good news is that Google isn’t tracking my social media posts
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A Black man was killed by ICE (off duty) in Los Angeles on New Year’s Eve. And like Renée Good, he was an American citizen. But most people have not heard about Keith Porter.
I need y’all to realize this. Black people experience this lack of visibility all the time when it comes to being victims.
I need y’all to realize this. Black people experience this lack of visibility all the time when it comes to being victims.
January 10, 2026 at 3:24 PM
A Black man was killed by ICE (off duty) in Los Angeles on New Year’s Eve. And like Renée Good, he was an American citizen. But most people have not heard about Keith Porter.
I need y’all to realize this. Black people experience this lack of visibility all the time when it comes to being victims.
I need y’all to realize this. Black people experience this lack of visibility all the time when it comes to being victims.
I’m deleting the Facebook app from my phone and tablet today, and logging off from my browser. I no longer need to know how many people I know that think she deserved to be murdered in her car. One is too many, but I live on Long Island, so you know it’s way more than that.
January 9, 2026 at 6:27 PM
I’m deleting the Facebook app from my phone and tablet today, and logging off from my browser. I no longer need to know how many people I know that think she deserved to be murdered in her car. One is too many, but I live on Long Island, so you know it’s way more than that.
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Just days into 2026, the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has sparked protests around the US.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Just days into 2026, the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has sparked protests around the US.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
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Bluesky community! This is my official NYC mayor account. I’ll be posting updates on what’s happening at City Hall and how we’re delivering for New Yorkers. It’s great to be here.
January 8, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Bluesky community! This is my official NYC mayor account. I’ll be posting updates on what’s happening at City Hall and how we’re delivering for New Yorkers. It’s great to be here.
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What ICE was up to in Minnesota before they murdered a woman
January 7, 2026 at 10:01 PM
What ICE was up to in Minnesota before they murdered a woman
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A very happy birthday to my first bass hero, John Paul Jones. Before I even knew Rush existed, Led Zeppelin II made me want to get good. youtu.be/8oWfHcl94k4?...
Ramble On (Remaster)
YouTube video by Led Zeppelin - Topic
youtu.be
January 3, 2026 at 8:52 PM
A very happy birthday to my first bass hero, John Paul Jones. Before I even knew Rush existed, Led Zeppelin II made me want to get good. youtu.be/8oWfHcl94k4?...
Every time I look at the date today I assume my Unix computer is misconfigured
December 31, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Every time I look at the date today I assume my Unix computer is misconfigured
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“AI” is truly the perfect crime
Plausibly presenting a magic slave to consumers, businesses and investors when it depends on criminal and unethical behavior to create and operate and is ultimately irretrievably broken and can never work as you promise (and you know it).
It’s fascinating and scary.
Plausibly presenting a magic slave to consumers, businesses and investors when it depends on criminal and unethical behavior to create and operate and is ultimately irretrievably broken and can never work as you promise (and you know it).
It’s fascinating and scary.
November 15, 2025 at 2:06 PM
“AI” is truly the perfect crime
Plausibly presenting a magic slave to consumers, businesses and investors when it depends on criminal and unethical behavior to create and operate and is ultimately irretrievably broken and can never work as you promise (and you know it).
It’s fascinating and scary.
Plausibly presenting a magic slave to consumers, businesses and investors when it depends on criminal and unethical behavior to create and operate and is ultimately irretrievably broken and can never work as you promise (and you know it).
It’s fascinating and scary.
Age yourself with gaming
November 12, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Age yourself with gaming