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Richard Hakala
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Retired Computer Technologist- 32 years between HP and Apple - SF Giants/49ers - THFC - Club TWiT Member - Planetary Society Member - Former SSGT of Marines/Semper Fi - Greek Orthodox - M1 MBPro, M2 iPad Pro, iPhone 16+ - Retrocomputing
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davidbflower.bsky.social
24 Days of Cosmic Wonder. 24 Stunning images including this one from ESA/Hubble & NASA, F. Ferraro. 🔭 🧪 astronomynow.com/2025/12/01/2...
Starry image taken by Hubble telescope.
December 1, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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martian-observer.art
So, basically, the chairman of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) fell on his sword over a misconfigured WordPress plugin
UK budget leak blamed on misconfigured WordPress plugin
: Predictable URLs break security through obscurity and lack of server access controls don't help
www.theregister.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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November 29, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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November 29, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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britannica.com
Among Native Americans and First Nations peoples, the planting combination of corn, squash, and beans is known as "Three Sisters."

In Central America and Mexico, the practice is known as milpa, and it dates back thousands of years. 🧵⬇️
November 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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joncooper-us.bsky.social
Cartoon by @deadder.bsky.social.
November 28, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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muellershewrote.com
Today is the day #HappyThanksgiving #WKRP #LesNessman
November 27, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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antpruitt.com
Come join the extended family for FREE (or paid). Our conversations are always entertaining regarding my experiences on sets, fields, in limos & day to day. We have a great community. patreon.com/antpruitt
November 27, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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peterpaulrubens.bsky.social
Family just hanging out at home to have their portrait painted by Anthonie Palamedesz in 1640. Liesbeth van der Waart genteely holds her special handkerchief. And the family saved it and now it's….
November 27, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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harrymccracken.com
Happy Thanksgiving! Here’s the 1965 Macy’s parade, as seen in two of my father’s photos and one, taken by an unidentified family member, of me atop his shoulders. I still wonder if it’s possible to identify the precise location.
Underdog at 1965 Macy’s parade Donald Duck at 1965 Macy’s parade Toddler Harry McCracken on his father’s shoulders at 1965 Macy’s parade
November 27, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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wilboo72.bsky.social
Snacks are out, football is on. Just need to open a beer to complete the trifecta.
November 27, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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d6016.bsky.social
I think he missed sleeping next his big sister.
A beagle asleep on a bed
November 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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retrocomps.bsky.social
So I heard there was this new RPG going around and I took a look, it looks pretty good. Available in CD and DVD, too, that's always snazzy.
The closing screen for the demo of 1998 game, Baldur's Gate. "Immerse yourself in the 1998 Roleplaying Game of the Year." The photo shows the box contents: a quick reference card, a game manual, a map of Baldur's gate, and five CDs (or one DVD for the DVD edition). At the bottom, it reads: "Call 1-800 INTERPLAY to order by credit card and mention code BGE3, or visit your favorite game software retailer. Visit the website at www.interplay.com/bgate"
November 27, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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commodoreofficial.bsky.social
We can't confirm if Peri can fit down your chimney🎅, BUT we CAN confirm that hardware production is underway and the first 500 BASIC Beige units are in final packaging.

Find out more in our latest shipping update
bit.ly/4iliOq9

#Commodore #C64U
November 27, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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antpruitt.com
El Cerrito vs Rancho Cotate football playoff game images i captured. Thank you for the support. buff.ly/uQ7rcEw
November 26, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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retrocomps.bsky.social
That is too cool.

What were they used for there?
November 26, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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thetnholler.bsky.social
SEN. KELLY : “They informed me of this in a tweet because this is not about the law. This is about the media cycle, and intimidation… We basically repeated the uniform code of military justice, and they're saying that's in violation of it. It's absurd. Comical.”
November 25, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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retrocomps.bsky.social
The Hewlett-Packard 200LX Palmtop PC (1994)
A grey clamshell handtop. Up top, the 640x200 monochrome screen has applications: Appointments, Phonebook, Note Taker, Memo, Database, Pocket Quicken, Lotus 123, HP Calc, cc:Mail, Filer, Setup, DOS, World TIme, System Macros, Data Comm, and Laplink remote, plus a memory tracker (346K Free/448K Total) and legend for the function keys. Down below, a micro-QWERTY keyboard with numb pad appears, with a second row of function keys to switch tasks between the isntalled apps and cursor keys above the numbpad. Image © Tamie49.
November 24, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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maxberger.bsky.social
It turns out even enablers don’t like having to serve a Mad King.
carlquintanilla.bsky.social Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 14d
PUNCHBOWL: “.. GOP members messaged us over the weekend saying that they, too, are considering retiring in the middle of the term. Here’s one particularly exercised senior House Republican:

@punchbowlnews.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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paleofuture.bsky.social
Sen. Mark Kelly has released a statement.

"If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won't work. I've given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies..."
Today, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly released the following statement: "When / was 22 years old, I commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy and swore an oath to the Constitution. / upheld that oath through flight school, multiple deployments on the USS Midway, 39 combat missions in Operation Desert Storm, test pilot school, four space shuttle flights at NASA, and every day since / retired - which I did after my wife Gabby was shot in the head while serving her constituents. "In combat, I had a missile blow up next to my jet and flew through anti-aircraft fire to drop bombs on enemy targets. At NASA, I launched on a rocket, commanded the space shuttle, and was part of the recovery mission that brought home the bodies of my astronaut classmates who died on Columbia. I did all of this in service to this country that I love and has given me so much. "Secretary Hegseth's tweet is the first I heard of this. I also saw the President's posts saying I should be arrested, hanged, and put to death. "If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won't work. I've given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies who care more about their own power than protecting the Constitution."
November 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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studio8502.ca
One day, far in the future, we will have real sapient AI. When that day comes all current AI lovers will look really stupid, falling in love with a Python script.
November 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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pdelahanty.bsky.social
I immediately wondered if @thurrott.bsky.social has seen this…
tommerritt.com Tom Merritt @tommerritt.com · 14d
Man Microsoft is putting Copilot EVERYWHERE
November 24, 2025 at 4:41 AM
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twit.tv
Do surge protectors expire? @MikahSargent breaks it down and answers a smart switch question in this week’s Hands-On Tech.
Watch:
How Often Should I Replace Surge Protectors? | TWiT.TV
On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Elizabeth asks Mikah Sargent if she really needs to replace power strips after a period of time. And Stan wonders if there are any
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November 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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owillis.bsky.social
you fire right back at them and you FIRE RIGHT AWAY.
Senator Mark Kelly @SenMarkKelly When I was 22 years old, I commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy and swore an oath to the Constitution. I upheld that oath through flight school, multiple deployments on the USS Midway, 39 combat missions in Operation Desert Storm, test pilot school, four space shuttle flights at NASA, and every day since I retired – which I did after my wife Gabby was shot in the head while serving her constituents. In combat, I had a missile blow up next to my jet and flew through anti-aircraft fire to drop bombs on enemy targets. At NASA, I launched on a rocket, commanded the space shuttle, and was part of the recovery mission that brought home the bodies of my astronaut classmates who died on Columbia. I did all of this in service to this country that I love and has given me so much. Secretary Hegseth’s tweet is the first I heard of this. I also saw the President’s posts saying I should be arrested, hanged, and put to death. If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies who care more about their own power than protecting the Constitution.
November 24, 2025 at 6:52 PM