Jared B
@lesleypro04.bsky.social
Retail Worker, Streamer, Moderator, Sports Fan, Believer in a Better Tomorrow! Also an Uncle! twitch.tv/LesleyPro_04
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KIRO 7 ran an article and two TV pieces on the theft of a box truck full of arcade PCBs, artwork, and machines from my workplace yesterday. If anyone in the Seattle area sees someone offloading a ton of CPS2/NAOMI/Neo Geo PCBs, stuff of that nature, please reach out.
www.kiro7.com/news/local/g...
www.kiro7.com/news/local/g...
GAME OVER: $25k+ of tech stolen from Kent arcade
Tens of thousands of dollars worth of vintage video game equipment was stolen from a Kent arcade this week.
www.kiro7.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:32 AM
KIRO 7 ran an article and two TV pieces on the theft of a box truck full of arcade PCBs, artwork, and machines from my workplace yesterday. If anyone in the Seattle area sees someone offloading a ton of CPS2/NAOMI/Neo Geo PCBs, stuff of that nature, please reach out.
www.kiro7.com/news/local/g...
www.kiro7.com/news/local/g...
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I’ve long pushed for stronger ethics rules at the Fed.
The American people should be able to trust that the Fed's decisions are not driven by the personal interests of individual officials or the political interests of Donald Trump.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/15/b...
The American people should be able to trust that the Fed's decisions are not driven by the personal interests of individual officials or the political interests of Donald Trump.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/15/b...
Former Fed Official Violated Trading Rules, Disclosures Show
www.nytimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 5:56 PM
I’ve long pushed for stronger ethics rules at the Fed.
The American people should be able to trust that the Fed's decisions are not driven by the personal interests of individual officials or the political interests of Donald Trump.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/15/b...
The American people should be able to trust that the Fed's decisions are not driven by the personal interests of individual officials or the political interests of Donald Trump.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/15/b...
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A F F O R D A B I L I T Y
Rember this when you vote
Rember this when you vote
November 15, 2025 at 6:20 PM
A F F O R D A B I L I T Y
Rember this when you vote
Rember this when you vote
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Hi, I'm involved with this again!! 💖
Pop by twitch.tv/carrarium this Monday, where I'll be playing a bunch of Celeste mods I've never seen before!
Always honored to raise money for this wonderful organization, and I hope to see y'all there for good vibes and a great cause! 🏳️⚧️✨
Pop by twitch.tv/carrarium this Monday, where I'll be playing a bunch of Celeste mods I've never seen before!
Always honored to raise money for this wonderful organization, and I hope to see y'all there for good vibes and a great cause! 🏳️⚧️✨
#TwitchTogetherForGood is back! 🎮We've organized another of Twitch's largest raid trains!
Starting Monday November 17th, over 50 trans-identifying streamers will showcase their talents in relay, 24hrs a day, all week long, to support Trans Lifeline. 🏳️⚧️✨ Join us at www.peer2peer.live.
Starting Monday November 17th, over 50 trans-identifying streamers will showcase their talents in relay, 24hrs a day, all week long, to support Trans Lifeline. 🏳️⚧️✨ Join us at www.peer2peer.live.
November 15, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Hi, I'm involved with this again!! 💖
Pop by twitch.tv/carrarium this Monday, where I'll be playing a bunch of Celeste mods I've never seen before!
Always honored to raise money for this wonderful organization, and I hope to see y'all there for good vibes and a great cause! 🏳️⚧️✨
Pop by twitch.tv/carrarium this Monday, where I'll be playing a bunch of Celeste mods I've never seen before!
Always honored to raise money for this wonderful organization, and I hope to see y'all there for good vibes and a great cause! 🏳️⚧️✨
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This administration is working overtime to deny Donald Trump’s involvement with Jeffrey Epstein — but the American people aren’t buying it.
It's time for a real investigation.
It’s time to release the full Epstein Files, like Trump promised during his campaign.
It's time for a real investigation.
It’s time to release the full Epstein Files, like Trump promised during his campaign.
November 15, 2025 at 7:19 PM
This administration is working overtime to deny Donald Trump’s involvement with Jeffrey Epstein — but the American people aren’t buying it.
It's time for a real investigation.
It’s time to release the full Epstein Files, like Trump promised during his campaign.
It's time for a real investigation.
It’s time to release the full Epstein Files, like Trump promised during his campaign.
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Open AI loses copyright case in Germany.
Judge Elke Schwager summarized the case saying that if you want to build something and need components, "then you purchase them and do not use the property of others."
Judge Elke Schwager summarized the case saying that if you want to build something and need components, "then you purchase them and do not use the property of others."
Blow for OpenAI in Germany as court rules song lyrics used illegally
A German court ruled on Tuesday that OpenAI violated copyright on nine popular songs in a lawsuit that marked another attempt to prevent the free use of artists' content online. The Munich Regional Co...
www.yahoo.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Open AI loses copyright case in Germany.
Judge Elke Schwager summarized the case saying that if you want to build something and need components, "then you purchase them and do not use the property of others."
Judge Elke Schwager summarized the case saying that if you want to build something and need components, "then you purchase them and do not use the property of others."
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NEW: In his first interview since his arrest for protesting outside the Chicago-area ICE facility, @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social tells me he has "bruises all over my body."
Even so, he said, “the cruelty that goes on that facility … must be 100 times worse." religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
Even so, he said, “the cruelty that goes on that facility … must be 100 times worse." religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
November 15, 2025 at 7:52 PM
NEW: In his first interview since his arrest for protesting outside the Chicago-area ICE facility, @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social tells me he has "bruises all over my body."
Even so, he said, “the cruelty that goes on that facility … must be 100 times worse." religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
Even so, he said, “the cruelty that goes on that facility … must be 100 times worse." religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
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That's some bull, right there
November 15, 2025 at 8:06 PM
That's some bull, right there
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Hi friends ⚔️🐲 please consider nominating me for LGBTQ wrestler of the year and/or for the flowers award they offer. I would like to raise awareness to what I've been working so hard at all year and it would mean a lot to me! Thank you!! 💜
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
LGBT In The Ring: 2025 QWI Awards Nominations
Nominate your favorites in each category for the 2025 QWI Awards, presented by LGBT In The Ring! All nominees must be out LGBTQ unless otherwise noted. Please separate nominations with commas in the t...
docs.google.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Hi friends ⚔️🐲 please consider nominating me for LGBTQ wrestler of the year and/or for the flowers award they offer. I would like to raise awareness to what I've been working so hard at all year and it would mean a lot to me! Thank you!! 💜
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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surprise 🔥🐲
November 15, 2025 at 10:29 PM
surprise 🔥🐲
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I'm seeing people wonder why ICE is going after Charlotte.
ICE has been at war with Charlotte's sheriff ever since he won in 2018.
We'd covered this at Bolts back in the day; this quote is from that sheriff:
ICE has been at war with Charlotte's sheriff ever since he won in 2018.
We'd covered this at Bolts back in the day; this quote is from that sheriff:
“When the 8 African American sheriffs took over the largest counties in North Carolina, it became a threat to the good ol’ boy system,” says the sheriff of Charlotte. These new sheriffs broke ties with ICE.
But GOP lawmakers cracked down this week, overbidding the governor’s veto to adopt this law:
But GOP lawmakers cracked down this week, overbidding the governor’s veto to adopt this law:
North Carolina GOP Is Cracking Down on the Black Sheriffs Who Stood Up to ICE
Boosted by new supermajorities, Republicans are closing in on legislation to mandate more collaboration with ICE and preempt local policies hard-won by immigrants’ rights advocates.
boltsmag.org
November 15, 2025 at 10:43 PM
I'm seeing people wonder why ICE is going after Charlotte.
ICE has been at war with Charlotte's sheriff ever since he won in 2018.
We'd covered this at Bolts back in the day; this quote is from that sheriff:
ICE has been at war with Charlotte's sheriff ever since he won in 2018.
We'd covered this at Bolts back in the day; this quote is from that sheriff:
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This was challenged and upheld as a foul on Donte DiVincenzo
November 16, 2025 at 3:29 AM
This was challenged and upheld as a foul on Donte DiVincenzo
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Thanks for hangin out for stream y'all!
Make sure you tune in tomorrow for a 5 Game Archipelago Multiworld for Food Banks in NC!!!!
I'll be cooka da pizza (FAST) to raise money for da pizza (for those in need)
Make sure you tune in tomorrow for a 5 Game Archipelago Multiworld for Food Banks in NC!!!!
I'll be cooka da pizza (FAST) to raise money for da pizza (for those in need)
Tomorrow (starting 11a eastern), some of the Pit Crew (me, @skybilz.bsky.social, @tietuesday.bsky.social, @sword.zone, @smight.bsky.social) will be doing an Archipelago raising money for our local food banks. Sky and I will be raising money for Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC specifically.
November 15, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Thanks for hangin out for stream y'all!
Make sure you tune in tomorrow for a 5 Game Archipelago Multiworld for Food Banks in NC!!!!
I'll be cooka da pizza (FAST) to raise money for da pizza (for those in need)
Make sure you tune in tomorrow for a 5 Game Archipelago Multiworld for Food Banks in NC!!!!
I'll be cooka da pizza (FAST) to raise money for da pizza (for those in need)
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i wrote an article recently about how powerful silence is in super metroid and i am thinking about it today for i guess no reason www.avclub.com/super-metroi...
The strength of Super Metroid's soundtrack is in its silences
Super Metroid's music is crucial to the game's unsettling, hostile atmosphere--and especially the way that soundtrack uses silence.
www.avclub.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:45 PM
i wrote an article recently about how powerful silence is in super metroid and i am thinking about it today for i guess no reason www.avclub.com/super-metroi...
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This is big: elected Republicans in a deep-red state saying NO to Trump even after his personal plea.
The balance is shifting - and we have to keep up the pressure everywhere.
The balance is shifting - and we have to keep up the pressure everywhere.
Indiana likely will not push forward with redistricting despite pressure from White House
It’s a massive blow to the White House’s efforts to shore up a Republican House majority next year.
www.politico.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:32 PM
This is big: elected Republicans in a deep-red state saying NO to Trump even after his personal plea.
The balance is shifting - and we have to keep up the pressure everywhere.
The balance is shifting - and we have to keep up the pressure everywhere.
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With Transgender Awareness Week and Day of Remembrance coming up, some reminders:
1. No franchise is worth the destruction of trans rights.
2. Harry Potter funds transphobia.
3. FNaF funds facists.
4. Games featuring these franchises should be boycotted.
It's the LEAST you can do in trans support.
1. No franchise is worth the destruction of trans rights.
2. Harry Potter funds transphobia.
3. FNaF funds facists.
4. Games featuring these franchises should be boycotted.
It's the LEAST you can do in trans support.
November 14, 2025 at 9:53 PM
With Transgender Awareness Week and Day of Remembrance coming up, some reminders:
1. No franchise is worth the destruction of trans rights.
2. Harry Potter funds transphobia.
3. FNaF funds facists.
4. Games featuring these franchises should be boycotted.
It's the LEAST you can do in trans support.
1. No franchise is worth the destruction of trans rights.
2. Harry Potter funds transphobia.
3. FNaF funds facists.
4. Games featuring these franchises should be boycotted.
It's the LEAST you can do in trans support.
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As more files get released the harder it is to process how anyone could still support this depravity. It’s clear that the entirety of the Epstein files needs to come out. Beyond disturbing that we have a sexual predator running our country. No more secrets! The victims and our country need healing.
November 14, 2025 at 9:57 PM
As more files get released the harder it is to process how anyone could still support this depravity. It’s clear that the entirety of the Epstein files needs to come out. Beyond disturbing that we have a sexual predator running our country. No more secrets! The victims and our country need healing.
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Someone, make this make sense.
Trump wants to attack Venezuela because the cartel must be stopped, yet he pardons drug traffickers here at home.
Something stinks here.
Trump wants to attack Venezuela because the cartel must be stopped, yet he pardons drug traffickers here at home.
Something stinks here.
November 14, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Someone, make this make sense.
Trump wants to attack Venezuela because the cartel must be stopped, yet he pardons drug traffickers here at home.
Something stinks here.
Trump wants to attack Venezuela because the cartel must be stopped, yet he pardons drug traffickers here at home.
Something stinks here.
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Good news, you have power...massive power to stop #ICELawlessness & abuse.
All it takes is a call. 202-224-3121
Your voice matters no matter what party your lawmakers are from.
If your lawmaker is a Republican, they need to see you oppose this. If they're Democrats, encourage them to get louder.
All it takes is a call. 202-224-3121
Your voice matters no matter what party your lawmakers are from.
If your lawmaker is a Republican, they need to see you oppose this. If they're Democrats, encourage them to get louder.
November 14, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Good news, you have power...massive power to stop #ICELawlessness & abuse.
All it takes is a call. 202-224-3121
Your voice matters no matter what party your lawmakers are from.
If your lawmaker is a Republican, they need to see you oppose this. If they're Democrats, encourage them to get louder.
All it takes is a call. 202-224-3121
Your voice matters no matter what party your lawmakers are from.
If your lawmaker is a Republican, they need to see you oppose this. If they're Democrats, encourage them to get louder.
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🚨Attn Pregnant Texans! 👇🏽😡
Ladies. Please spread the word!
1) DO NOT USE any period tracking software or gadgets. They are being used for surveillance so can prosecute abortions (Thiel).
2) HB 7 in Texas: If you’re raped, get an abortion and your rapist finds out. He can now sue you for cash ⬇️
vt.tiktok.com/ZSy3Vnyye/
1) DO NOT USE any period tracking software or gadgets. They are being used for surveillance so can prosecute abortions (Thiel).
2) HB 7 in Texas: If you’re raped, get an abortion and your rapist finds out. He can now sue you for cash ⬇️
vt.tiktok.com/ZSy3Vnyye/
November 14, 2025 at 9:32 PM
🚨Attn Pregnant Texans! 👇🏽😡
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The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing on KOSA on December 9th (originally scheduled November 18th). Also, KOSA is being included in a package of dangerous bills (COPPA 2.0, Sammy's Law, App Store Accountability Act, etc.).
Contact your Senators and Representatives ASAP!
Contact your Senators and Representatives ASAP!
So what can you do? 🤔
1. Continue pressuring your lawmakers, let them know how unpopular and dangerous censorship and surveillance bills are.
2. Spread the word! Many people have no idea the internet they know and love is under threat.
🗣️ 👉https://www.badinternetbills.com/#online-id-checks
1. Continue pressuring your lawmakers, let them know how unpopular and dangerous censorship and surveillance bills are.
2. Spread the word! Many people have no idea the internet they know and love is under threat.
🗣️ 👉https://www.badinternetbills.com/#online-id-checks
November 14, 2025 at 10:40 PM
The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing on KOSA on December 9th (originally scheduled November 18th). Also, KOSA is being included in a package of dangerous bills (COPPA 2.0, Sammy's Law, App Store Accountability Act, etc.).
Contact your Senators and Representatives ASAP!
Contact your Senators and Representatives ASAP!
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"the fossil fuel industry has been lobbying the climate negotiations for 30 years now"
~ a flotilla of Indigenous people travels 3000km to ensure their voices are also heard at COP30. See the full story at:
youtube.com/shorts/RAJRO...
~ a flotilla of Indigenous people travels 3000km to ensure their voices are also heard at COP30. See the full story at:
youtube.com/shorts/RAJRO...
November 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
"the fossil fuel industry has been lobbying the climate negotiations for 30 years now"
~ a flotilla of Indigenous people travels 3000km to ensure their voices are also heard at COP30. See the full story at:
youtube.com/shorts/RAJRO...
~ a flotilla of Indigenous people travels 3000km to ensure their voices are also heard at COP30. See the full story at:
youtube.com/shorts/RAJRO...
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MORE TRUMP CRUELTY
Trump now wants every SNAP RECIPIENT TO REAPPLY FOR BENEFITS
The Trump administration is totally incompetent
This will become a nightmare for all recipients
I find it so infuriating
When Trump & his whole administration is knee deep in FRAUD & CORRUPTION
BILLIONS of $$
Trump now wants every SNAP RECIPIENT TO REAPPLY FOR BENEFITS
The Trump administration is totally incompetent
This will become a nightmare for all recipients
I find it so infuriating
When Trump & his whole administration is knee deep in FRAUD & CORRUPTION
BILLIONS of $$
November 14, 2025 at 11:28 PM
MORE TRUMP CRUELTY
Trump now wants every SNAP RECIPIENT TO REAPPLY FOR BENEFITS
The Trump administration is totally incompetent
This will become a nightmare for all recipients
I find it so infuriating
When Trump & his whole administration is knee deep in FRAUD & CORRUPTION
BILLIONS of $$
Trump now wants every SNAP RECIPIENT TO REAPPLY FOR BENEFITS
The Trump administration is totally incompetent
This will become a nightmare for all recipients
I find it so infuriating
When Trump & his whole administration is knee deep in FRAUD & CORRUPTION
BILLIONS of $$
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Tomorrow (starting 11a eastern), some of the Pit Crew (me, @skybilz.bsky.social, @tietuesday.bsky.social, @sword.zone, @smight.bsky.social) will be doing an Archipelago raising money for our local food banks. Sky and I will be raising money for Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC specifically.
November 14, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Tomorrow (starting 11a eastern), some of the Pit Crew (me, @skybilz.bsky.social, @tietuesday.bsky.social, @sword.zone, @smight.bsky.social) will be doing an Archipelago raising money for our local food banks. Sky and I will be raising money for Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC specifically.
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Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
November 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here: