Josh Renaud
@kirkman.bsky.social
Husband to a Boliviana. Daddy. Emperor of the Renaud Empire. Lover of Atari, BBSes, retro tech, and Tolkien. Journalist at stltoday.com. The guy behind breakintochat.com.
This is so dumb. The next movie will have a new actor. Just start a new continuity.
James Bond’s death in No Time to Die is causing a nightmare for the next film. Writers are stuck because Bond “was blown to pieces.”
Anthony Horowitz, author of three 007 novels, says:
“You can't have him wake up in shower and saying it was all a dream."
radaronline.com/p/james-bond...
Anthony Horowitz, author of three 007 novels, says:
“You can't have him wake up in shower and saying it was all a dream."
radaronline.com/p/james-bond...
November 11, 2025 at 7:43 PM
This is so dumb. The next movie will have a new actor. Just start a new continuity.
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BREAKING: We won!
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
November 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
BREAKING: We won!
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
If you have to add a note like this to the front page of your website, it's a pretty clear sign you should rethink your approach to usability and accessibility.
Missouri's Casenet website is amazing and a miracle in some ways -- but they've taken a few steps backward recently.
Missouri's Casenet website is amazing and a miracle in some ways -- but they've taken a few steps backward recently.
November 10, 2025 at 2:27 PM
If you have to add a note like this to the front page of your website, it's a pretty clear sign you should rethink your approach to usability and accessibility.
Missouri's Casenet website is amazing and a miracle in some ways -- but they've taken a few steps backward recently.
Missouri's Casenet website is amazing and a miracle in some ways -- but they've taken a few steps backward recently.
ICYMI: Rents across the #StLouis region are soaring but nowhere more than the neighborhoods targeted by real estate investors. And rents at single-family homes are rising faster than other types. From @stephkukuljan.bsky.social and me.
www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
#STL #housing #datajournalism
www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
#STL #housing #datajournalism
November 10, 2025 at 1:35 PM
ICYMI: Rents across the #StLouis region are soaring but nowhere more than the neighborhoods targeted by real estate investors. And rents at single-family homes are rising faster than other types. From @stephkukuljan.bsky.social and me.
www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
#STL #housing #datajournalism
www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
#STL #housing #datajournalism
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Ten years ago, I made my first parallax-scrolling ANSI art animation. Today I cleaned it up, made it smoother and added titles and credits.
The original was a user-controllable tech demo I made for my late daughter Jadzia on our BBS, "Guardian of Forever."
#bbs #ansiart #textmode #retrocomputing
The original was a user-controllable tech demo I made for my late daughter Jadzia on our BBS, "Guardian of Forever."
#bbs #ansiart #textmode #retrocomputing
November 9, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Ten years ago, I made my first parallax-scrolling ANSI art animation. Today I cleaned it up, made it smoother and added titles and credits.
The original was a user-controllable tech demo I made for my late daughter Jadzia on our BBS, "Guardian of Forever."
#bbs #ansiart #textmode #retrocomputing
The original was a user-controllable tech demo I made for my late daughter Jadzia on our BBS, "Guardian of Forever."
#bbs #ansiart #textmode #retrocomputing
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You may be thinking ... "ANSI? BBS? What?"
ANSI art was a text-based art form prevalent on old IBM PC bulletin board services of the 1990s.
This demo was one of several "Jewel Mountain" experiments I made for my late daughter Jadzia back then.
Learn more here:
breakintochat.com/blog/2015/01...
ANSI art was a text-based art form prevalent on old IBM PC bulletin board services of the 1990s.
This demo was one of several "Jewel Mountain" experiments I made for my late daughter Jadzia back then.
Learn more here:
breakintochat.com/blog/2015/01...
Parallax-scrolling effect ... in ANSI - Break Into Chat
Every so often I’ve been experimenting with Synchronet BBS’s Javascript capabilities, as I try to figure out how to make a BBS door game with my daughter. So far we’ve learned how to create a new char...
breakintochat.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:46 AM
You may be thinking ... "ANSI? BBS? What?"
ANSI art was a text-based art form prevalent on old IBM PC bulletin board services of the 1990s.
This demo was one of several "Jewel Mountain" experiments I made for my late daughter Jadzia back then.
Learn more here:
breakintochat.com/blog/2015/01...
ANSI art was a text-based art form prevalent on old IBM PC bulletin board services of the 1990s.
This demo was one of several "Jewel Mountain" experiments I made for my late daughter Jadzia back then.
Learn more here:
breakintochat.com/blog/2015/01...
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Later in 2015, I would teamed up with Whazzit to make another ANSI animation using similar parallax techniques.
We called it "Under the Sea," with a mermaid swimming through the ocean. It was released in Mistigris' 21st anniversary artpack.
More: breakintochat.com/blog/2015/10...
We called it "Under the Sea," with a mermaid swimming through the ocean. It was released in Mistigris' 21st anniversary artpack.
More: breakintochat.com/blog/2015/10...
November 9, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Later in 2015, I would teamed up with Whazzit to make another ANSI animation using similar parallax techniques.
We called it "Under the Sea," with a mermaid swimming through the ocean. It was released in Mistigris' 21st anniversary artpack.
More: breakintochat.com/blog/2015/10...
We called it "Under the Sea," with a mermaid swimming through the ocean. It was released in Mistigris' 21st anniversary artpack.
More: breakintochat.com/blog/2015/10...
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In 2017, I got more ambitious: I adapted the asteroid scene from "The Empire Strikes Back."
This time the sprite wasn't fixed in place — the Millennium Falcon needed to zip around.
This piece was released in Blocktronics' "Detention Block AA-23" artpack.
More: breakintochat.com/blog/2017/05...
This time the sprite wasn't fixed in place — the Millennium Falcon needed to zip around.
This piece was released in Blocktronics' "Detention Block AA-23" artpack.
More: breakintochat.com/blog/2017/05...
November 9, 2025 at 2:50 AM
In 2017, I got more ambitious: I adapted the asteroid scene from "The Empire Strikes Back."
This time the sprite wasn't fixed in place — the Millennium Falcon needed to zip around.
This piece was released in Blocktronics' "Detention Block AA-23" artpack.
More: breakintochat.com/blog/2017/05...
This time the sprite wasn't fixed in place — the Millennium Falcon needed to zip around.
This piece was released in Blocktronics' "Detention Block AA-23" artpack.
More: breakintochat.com/blog/2017/05...
Ten years ago, I made my first parallax-scrolling ANSI art animation. Today I cleaned it up, made it smoother and added titles and credits.
The original was a user-controllable tech demo I made for my late daughter Jadzia on our BBS, "Guardian of Forever."
#bbs #ansiart #textmode #retrocomputing
The original was a user-controllable tech demo I made for my late daughter Jadzia on our BBS, "Guardian of Forever."
#bbs #ansiart #textmode #retrocomputing
November 9, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Ten years ago, I made my first parallax-scrolling ANSI art animation. Today I cleaned it up, made it smoother and added titles and credits.
The original was a user-controllable tech demo I made for my late daughter Jadzia on our BBS, "Guardian of Forever."
#bbs #ansiart #textmode #retrocomputing
The original was a user-controllable tech demo I made for my late daughter Jadzia on our BBS, "Guardian of Forever."
#bbs #ansiart #textmode #retrocomputing
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Until November 11 you can vote on entries participating in the ATASCII Compo 2025 for #Atari8bit computers logiker.com/ATASCII #atari #asciiart
November 8, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Until November 11 you can vote on entries participating in the ATASCII Compo 2025 for #Atari8bit computers logiker.com/ATASCII #atari #asciiart
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Rents across the #STL region are soaring, but nowhere more than neighborhoods that have become targets of real estate investors.
Four of the ZIP codes with the top increases in rent since 2023 are in a swath of North County from the airport to the Mississippi.
www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
Four of the ZIP codes with the top increases in rent since 2023 are in a swath of North County from the airport to the Mississippi.
www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
Rents soar across St. Louis region, especially where investors buy homes
Rents across the region are soaring, but nowhere more so than neighborhoods that have become the targets of real estate investors.
www.stltoday.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Rents across the #STL region are soaring, but nowhere more than neighborhoods that have become targets of real estate investors.
Four of the ZIP codes with the top increases in rent since 2023 are in a swath of North County from the airport to the Mississippi.
www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
Four of the ZIP codes with the top increases in rent since 2023 are in a swath of North County from the airport to the Mississippi.
www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
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The entries of the 5th ATASCII Compo 2025 will be presented today, 7th Nov, at 7 pm CET. youtu.be/l52aaTAOIuc #ATASCII #ASCII #textart #pixlart #Atari #Atari8bit #retrocomputing #ドット絵 #demoscene
5th ATASCII Compo 2025 - Presentation
YouTube video by Logiker
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November 7, 2025 at 6:47 AM
The entries of the 5th ATASCII Compo 2025 will be presented today, 7th Nov, at 7 pm CET. youtu.be/l52aaTAOIuc #ATASCII #ASCII #textart #pixlart #Atari #Atari8bit #retrocomputing #ドット絵 #demoscene
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Rents across the region are soaring, but nowhere more so than neighborhoods that have become the targets of real estate investors.
Rents soar across St. Louis region, especially where investors buy homes
Rents across the region are soaring, but nowhere more so than neighborhoods that have become the targets of real estate investors.
www.stltoday.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Rents across the region are soaring, but nowhere more so than neighborhoods that have become the targets of real estate investors.
Rents across the #STL region are soaring, but nowhere more than neighborhoods that have become targets of real estate investors.
Four of the ZIP codes with the top increases in rent since 2023 are in a swath of North County from the airport to the Mississippi.
www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
Four of the ZIP codes with the top increases in rent since 2023 are in a swath of North County from the airport to the Mississippi.
www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
Rents soar across St. Louis region, especially where investors buy homes
Rents across the region are soaring, but nowhere more so than neighborhoods that have become the targets of real estate investors.
www.stltoday.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Rents across the #STL region are soaring, but nowhere more than neighborhoods that have become targets of real estate investors.
Four of the ZIP codes with the top increases in rent since 2023 are in a swath of North County from the airport to the Mississippi.
www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
Four of the ZIP codes with the top increases in rent since 2023 are in a swath of North County from the airport to the Mississippi.
www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
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Apparently it's the world series tonight. The not-Cardinals versus the not-Cardinals. Who knew? ;)
November 2, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Apparently it's the world series tonight. The not-Cardinals versus the not-Cardinals. Who knew? ;)
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St. Louis, this is an absolute must-read, deeply reported by Nassim Benchaabane for @stltoday.com. A powerful example of the importance of local journalism.
www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
#stl #stlouis #politics #localnews #localjournalism #investigativejournalism
www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
#stl #stlouis #politics #localnews #localjournalism #investigativejournalism
Riverview's mayor rules with secret meetings, retaliation and a gun on his hip, critics say
Mike Cornell came into office with a list of legal troubles and aspirations to clean up this small north St. Louis County city.
www.stltoday.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:26 PM
St. Louis, this is an absolute must-read, deeply reported by Nassim Benchaabane for @stltoday.com. A powerful example of the importance of local journalism.
www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
#stl #stlouis #politics #localnews #localjournalism #investigativejournalism
www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
#stl #stlouis #politics #localnews #localjournalism #investigativejournalism
St. Louis, this is an absolute must-read, deeply reported by Nassim Benchaabane for @stltoday.com. A powerful example of the importance of local journalism.
www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
#stl #stlouis #politics #localnews #localjournalism #investigativejournalism
www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
#stl #stlouis #politics #localnews #localjournalism #investigativejournalism
Riverview's mayor rules with secret meetings, retaliation and a gun on his hip, critics say
Mike Cornell came into office with a list of legal troubles and aspirations to clean up this small north St. Louis County city.
www.stltoday.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:26 PM
St. Louis, this is an absolute must-read, deeply reported by Nassim Benchaabane for @stltoday.com. A powerful example of the importance of local journalism.
www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
#stl #stlouis #politics #localnews #localjournalism #investigativejournalism
www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
#stl #stlouis #politics #localnews #localjournalism #investigativejournalism
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This free article outlines where to give food or monetary donations, as well as how to find help.
Where to find a food pantry in the St. Louis area
This free article outlines where to give food or monetary donations, as well as how to find help.
www.stltoday.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
This free article outlines where to give food or monetary donations, as well as how to find help.
If you're into sci-fi, vampires, or St. Louis, you should check out my friend Dave Baugher's novel "Solstice Sunrise."
www.firstalert4.com/video/2025/1...
www.firstalert4.com/video/2025/1...
New Science Fiction Novel Based in STL is Available Now!
Author of Solstice Sunrise, David Bower, joined the show to tell us more about his new bloodsucking novel based in Saint Louis! You can get your physical or digital copy on Amazon today!
www.firstalert4.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:12 PM
If you're into sci-fi, vampires, or St. Louis, you should check out my friend Dave Baugher's novel "Solstice Sunrise."
www.firstalert4.com/video/2025/1...
www.firstalert4.com/video/2025/1...
Just learned that a family at our church in Ferguson lost their son suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday. They could use help with the expenses ahead.
www.gofundme.com/f/our-son-co...
www.gofundme.com/f/our-son-co...
Donate to Our Son, Colin Hill - A Young King With a Gentle Heart, organized by Chris Hill
On October 28th, at 8:06 AM, our 14 year old son Colin Hill finished… Chris Hill needs your support for Our Son, Colin Hill - A Young King With a Gentle Heart
www.gofundme.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Just learned that a family at our church in Ferguson lost their son suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday. They could use help with the expenses ahead.
www.gofundme.com/f/our-son-co...
www.gofundme.com/f/our-son-co...
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🎉🎂
Happy International Josh Day!
The best way to celebrate is to support local journalists like me!
If you live in #STL, consider subscribing to @stltoday.com: subscriber.stltoday.com/cgi-bin/accept
#stlouis #journalism #localnews #localjournalism
Happy International Josh Day!
The best way to celebrate is to support local journalists like me!
If you live in #STL, consider subscribing to @stltoday.com: subscriber.stltoday.com/cgi-bin/accept
#stlouis #journalism #localnews #localjournalism
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October 29, 2025 at 3:17 PM
🎉🎂
Happy International Josh Day!
The best way to celebrate is to support local journalists like me!
If you live in #STL, consider subscribing to @stltoday.com: subscriber.stltoday.com/cgi-bin/accept
#stlouis #journalism #localnews #localjournalism
Happy International Josh Day!
The best way to celebrate is to support local journalists like me!
If you live in #STL, consider subscribing to @stltoday.com: subscriber.stltoday.com/cgi-bin/accept
#stlouis #journalism #localnews #localjournalism
🎉🎂
Happy International Josh Day!
The best way to celebrate is to support local journalists like me!
If you live in #STL, consider subscribing to @stltoday.com: subscriber.stltoday.com/cgi-bin/accept
#stlouis #journalism #localnews #localjournalism
Happy International Josh Day!
The best way to celebrate is to support local journalists like me!
If you live in #STL, consider subscribing to @stltoday.com: subscriber.stltoday.com/cgi-bin/accept
#stlouis #journalism #localnews #localjournalism
subscriber.stltoday.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:17 PM
🎉🎂
Happy International Josh Day!
The best way to celebrate is to support local journalists like me!
If you live in #STL, consider subscribing to @stltoday.com: subscriber.stltoday.com/cgi-bin/accept
#stlouis #journalism #localnews #localjournalism
Happy International Josh Day!
The best way to celebrate is to support local journalists like me!
If you live in #STL, consider subscribing to @stltoday.com: subscriber.stltoday.com/cgi-bin/accept
#stlouis #journalism #localnews #localjournalism
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5th ATASCII Compo for #Atar8bit computers has started. You can submit entries until October 28 logiker.com/ATASCII #atari
October 13, 2025 at 8:33 PM
5th ATASCII Compo for #Atar8bit computers has started. You can submit entries until October 28 logiker.com/ATASCII #atari
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Milton Green lost his career, his family and his house. He's hoping the nation's top court holds St. Louis accountable.
Messenger: Ex-cop asks U.S. Supreme Court to let a jury hear his plea for justice
Milton Green lost his career, his family and his house. He's hoping the nation's top court holds St. Louis accountable.
www.stltoday.com
October 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Milton Green lost his career, his family and his house. He's hoping the nation's top court holds St. Louis accountable.
One final update on our fundraising campaign in memory of Jadzia, for the Marfan Foundation.
I'm amazed to say that, as of Saturday morning, we've raised $1,860!
Would you help push us push the #stlouis campaign past $100K? You can give in memory of Jadzia here:
give.marfan.org/team/777133
#stl
I'm amazed to say that, as of Saturday morning, we've raised $1,860!
Would you help push us push the #stlouis campaign past $100K? You can give in memory of Jadzia here:
give.marfan.org/team/777133
#stl
October 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM
One final update on our fundraising campaign in memory of Jadzia, for the Marfan Foundation.
I'm amazed to say that, as of Saturday morning, we've raised $1,860!
Would you help push us push the #stlouis campaign past $100K? You can give in memory of Jadzia here:
give.marfan.org/team/777133
#stl
I'm amazed to say that, as of Saturday morning, we've raised $1,860!
Would you help push us push the #stlouis campaign past $100K? You can give in memory of Jadzia here:
give.marfan.org/team/777133
#stl