Steve Peterson
@nordsteve.bsky.social
Retired Microsoft service architect. Still volunteer for FIRST and the City of Bloomington. Live in Minnesota. Ski. Bike. Boat. Not an official account for anything besides me.
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How the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald was covered 50 years ago today -- Tuesday, Nov. 11, 1975 -- in newspapers from the Great Lakes, the Midwest and Canada. (1/6)
How the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald was covered 50 years ago today -- Tuesday, Nov. 11, 1975 -- in newspapers from the Great Lakes, the Midwest and Canada. (1/6)
November 11, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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How the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald was covered 50 years ago today -- Tuesday, Nov. 11, 1975 -- in newspapers from the Great Lakes, the Midwest and Canada. (1/6)
How the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald was covered 50 years ago today -- Tuesday, Nov. 11, 1975 -- in newspapers from the Great Lakes, the Midwest and Canada. (1/6)
Of Monsters and Men, Palace Theater, November 8, 2025.
November 9, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Of Monsters and Men, Palace Theater, November 8, 2025.
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Listen i don’t want to be rude, but $325k gets you a 300sq ft shoe hamper on most cities and in Minneapolis you get THIS SEXY BEAST
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September 25, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Listen i don’t want to be rude, but $325k gets you a 300sq ft shoe hamper on most cities and in Minneapolis you get THIS SEXY BEAST
www.pentzhomes.com/homes-for-sa...
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100% true.
Every trivia night I go to has a 'no mobile phone' rule, because it provides an unfair advantage. Smart glasses are just more convenient.
Every trivia night I go to has a 'no mobile phone' rule, because it provides an unfair advantage. Smart glasses are just more convenient.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has told analysts that people without smart glasses may one day be at a "significant cognitive disadvantage" compared to those who do use the tech: https://cnn.it/47L2Y5a
September 15, 2025 at 2:20 PM
100% true.
Every trivia night I go to has a 'no mobile phone' rule, because it provides an unfair advantage. Smart glasses are just more convenient.
Every trivia night I go to has a 'no mobile phone' rule, because it provides an unfair advantage. Smart glasses are just more convenient.
With the long weekend, finally caught up on this talk. It's well worth your time.
I just wanted to say, I’m probably more proud of this Ted talk than just about anything I’ve ever done so I’m gonna be absolutely useless for the next couple of weeks as I promote the shit out of this because I want you to watch it because it matters in the moment we are in youtu.be/dVG8W-0p6vg
Tech Promised Everything. Did it deliver? | Scott Hanselman | TEDxPortland
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
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August 29, 2025 at 5:48 PM
With the long weekend, finally caught up on this talk. It's well worth your time.
Got to be rough this morning near Waseca MN, with almost a foot of rain in last day.
August 18, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Got to be rough this morning near Waseca MN, with almost a foot of rain in last day.
Car project progress: one last bolt to get in to timing chain.
July 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Car project progress: one last bolt to get in to timing chain.
One thing about the city I live in is that the government attracts really qualified candidates for open positions.
www.bloomingtonmn.gov/hr/news/city...
www.bloomingtonmn.gov/hr/news/city...
City of Bloomington Announces City Manager Finalists
Four finalists have been selected to be interviewed for city manager in Bloomington. All four candidates have accepted the invitations and will have a first interview with the City Council on Monday, ...
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July 10, 2025 at 2:14 AM
One thing about the city I live in is that the government attracts really qualified candidates for open positions.
www.bloomingtonmn.gov/hr/news/city...
www.bloomingtonmn.gov/hr/news/city...
Fascinating article on the current state of human-AI relationships. Kind of terrifying to think about where this could lead.
www.wired.com/story/couple...
www.wired.com/story/couple...
My Couples Retreat With 3 AI Chatbots and the Humans Who Love Them
I found people in serious relationships with AI partners and planned a weekend getaway for them at a remote Airbnb. We barely survived.
www.wired.com
June 27, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Fascinating article on the current state of human-AI relationships. Kind of terrifying to think about where this could lead.
www.wired.com/story/couple...
www.wired.com/story/couple...
If you're not catching this whole series from Scott and Mark, you're really missing out. Golden nuggets that will help your career and personal life.
youtu.be/SGk9iampcZw
youtu.be/SGk9iampcZw
EPISODE 19 - How Do Executives at Microsoft Manage Their Stress?
YouTube video by Scott Hanselman
youtu.be
June 27, 2025 at 2:32 AM
If you're not catching this whole series from Scott and Mark, you're really missing out. Golden nuggets that will help your career and personal life.
youtu.be/SGk9iampcZw
youtu.be/SGk9iampcZw
Not surprised to see MSP on top airport list. As someone who travels a lot, it's great.
www.washingtonpost.com/travel/inter...
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The 50 best airports in America, ranked
Find out which U.S. airports travelers love most, based on reader reviews, transportation data and our own expert analysis.
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June 27, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Not surprised to see MSP on top airport list. As someone who travels a lot, it's great.
www.washingtonpost.com/travel/inter...
www.washingtonpost.com/travel/inter...
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I’ve been studying civil rights protests for 20 years. With new mobilization against Trump’s agenda, I’m sharing a thread summarizing my research on how nonviolent & violent actions by 1960s activists and police influenced media, elites, public opinion & voters. 1/ www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
February 6, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I’ve been studying civil rights protests for 20 years. With new mobilization against Trump’s agenda, I’m sharing a thread summarizing my research on how nonviolent & violent actions by 1960s activists and police influenced media, elites, public opinion & voters. 1/ www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
This plot twist is so obvious that I can't believe the show runner allowed it.
June 5, 2025 at 9:47 PM
This plot twist is so obvious that I can't believe the show runner allowed it.
Lots of good songs on The Current's 894 essential songs from the last 20 years. Puzzled at Chaise Lounge at the top - a novelty song that will be forgotten 20 years from now.
May 17, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Lots of good songs on The Current's 894 essential songs from the last 20 years. Puzzled at Chaise Lounge at the top - a novelty song that will be forgotten 20 years from now.
Live shot from grocery store this morning as Minnesotans respond to blizzard warning.
March 4, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Live shot from grocery store this morning as Minnesotans respond to blizzard warning.
A short thread.
Let's say you are a large employer - say with a couple million employees. You have a database of weekly status reports. 1/
Let's say you are a large employer - say with a couple million employees. You have a database of weekly status reports. 1/
February 23, 2025 at 3:07 AM
A short thread.
Let's say you are a large employer - say with a couple million employees. You have a database of weekly status reports. 1/
Let's say you are a large employer - say with a couple million employees. You have a database of weekly status reports. 1/
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Everyone kept telling me to join so here I am!! Please repost this to signal boost so everyone can find me?? 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
November 14, 2024 at 1:52 AM
Everyone kept telling me to join so here I am!! Please repost this to signal boost so everyone can find me?? 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Closing out the year. Looking forward to a potential TVOTR tour in '25.
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My 2024 Wrapped - Get yours
2024 Wrapped
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December 28, 2024 at 2:16 PM
Closing out the year. Looking forward to a potential TVOTR tour in '25.
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December 26, 2024 at 8:09 PM
Went to see Wicked last week in the theater. I have a pretty good home theater setup, but there's no comparison with the theater experience.
Grab you family and go see a movie at the theater. Do it.
Grab you family and go see a movie at the theater. Do it.
December 26, 2024 at 9:37 PM
Went to see Wicked last week in the theater. I have a pretty good home theater setup, but there's no comparison with the theater experience.
Grab you family and go see a movie at the theater. Do it.
Grab you family and go see a movie at the theater. Do it.
Our favorite from British ARROW Awards tonight. youtu.be/ILU-r9m9IL8?...
Pack Yer Bags - Skipton Alfie
YouTube video by Yorkshire Tea
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December 11, 2024 at 3:36 AM
Our favorite from British ARROW Awards tonight. youtu.be/ILU-r9m9IL8?...
What a great 1987 mix tonight by @jakerudh.bsky.social on The Current. www.thecurrent.org/playlist
The Current | Playlist
On-Air Playlist for The Current
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November 22, 2024 at 4:53 AM
What a great 1987 mix tonight by @jakerudh.bsky.social on The Current. www.thecurrent.org/playlist