Abigail Z
@azindc.bsky.social
Cats, Star Trek, DC, you know, the usual. Views expressed are personal and do not represent my employer. You know the drill.
At the Black Cat for the Life After Cars book talk! Wondering who else is here @thewaroncars.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 11:39 PM
At the Black Cat for the Life After Cars book talk! Wondering who else is here @thewaroncars.bsky.social
I know most people I interact with here knows this stuff but I figured these times need frequent reminders for being a smart news consumer. Thanks @onthemedia.bsky.social for this evergreen guide!
![BREAKING NEWS CONSUMER'S HANDBOOK
1. In the immediate aftermath, news outlets will get it wrong.
2. Don't trust anonymous sources.
3. Don't trust stories that cite another news outlet as the source of the information.
4. There's almost never a second shooter.
5. Pay attention to the language the media uses.
* "We are getting reports"... could mean anything.
* "We are seeking confirmation"... means they don't have it.
* "[News outlet] has learned"... means it has a scoop or is going out on limb.
1. Look for news outlets close to the incident.
2. Compare multiple sources.
3. Big news brings out the fakers. And photoshoppers.
4. Beware reflexive retweeting. Some of this is on you.
ON THE MEDIA
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August 22, 2025 at 3:50 PM
I know most people I interact with here knows this stuff but I figured these times need frequent reminders for being a smart news consumer. Thanks @onthemedia.bsky.social for this evergreen guide!
Using only a restaurant tell us where you went to college
July 24, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Using only a restaurant tell us where you went to college
Watching the storm roll in
July 1, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Watching the storm roll in
It was kinda fun to be welcomed home with fireworks
June 15, 2025 at 1:18 AM
It was kinda fun to be welcomed home with fireworks
When you’re sitting next to the mind body spirit section waiting for the book talk and all you can think of is @ifbookspod.bsky.social and @michaelhobbes.bsky.social saying “let them.”
May 22, 2025 at 11:02 PM
When you’re sitting next to the mind body spirit section waiting for the book talk and all you can think of is @ifbookspod.bsky.social and @michaelhobbes.bsky.social saying “let them.”
I don’t know why the duo lingo owl turned into a unicorn with a rainbow over its head.
December 5, 2024 at 3:18 AM
I don’t know why the duo lingo owl turned into a unicorn with a rainbow over its head.
At the Screen Crush live show. I’m not saying this is the nerdiest thing I’ve done but I’m also not not saying it’s the nerdiest thing I’ve done.
December 3, 2024 at 12:48 AM
At the Screen Crush live show. I’m not saying this is the nerdiest thing I’ve done but I’m also not not saying it’s the nerdiest thing I’ve done.
Sub sections done, decals next, then final assembly
December 1, 2024 at 1:52 AM
Sub sections done, decals next, then final assembly
This piece is now driving me crazy
December 1, 2024 at 1:46 AM
This piece is now driving me crazy
Tell me you went to Wisconsin without telling me
November 25, 2024 at 10:17 PM
Tell me you went to Wisconsin without telling me
I put my friend’s cat in pictures of French restaurants. Here is Stanley at Le Dip. @amtrakcheeseplate.bsky.social
November 24, 2024 at 2:23 AM
I put my friend’s cat in pictures of French restaurants. Here is Stanley at Le Dip. @amtrakcheeseplate.bsky.social
If you see this quote-post a timeline cleanse—anything that brings you any sense of joy.
October 28, 2024 at 1:58 AM
If you see this quote-post a timeline cleanse—anything that brings you any sense of joy.
Went to the roof could not see much with all the lights but I did meet a tube dog
October 11, 2024 at 12:20 AM
Went to the roof could not see much with all the lights but I did meet a tube dog
@darthbluesky.bsky.social my friends and I really like Tube Dogs (dachshunds, corgis) I would love to see more tube dogs. Here’s one I spotted on the street. Do you know of some great Tubes?
July 27, 2024 at 2:17 AM
@darthbluesky.bsky.social my friends and I really like Tube Dogs (dachshunds, corgis) I would love to see more tube dogs. Here’s one I spotted on the street. Do you know of some great Tubes?
You all have been asking about the new job and I’m happy to say I’m finishing up a great first week leading the Communications & Community Outreach team at the Office of the Chief Technology Officer! I have so much to learn but I’m very excited for what’s to come!
May 24, 2024 at 3:07 PM
You all have been asking about the new job and I’m happy to say I’m finishing up a great first week leading the Communications & Community Outreach team at the Office of the Chief Technology Officer! I have so much to learn but I’m very excited for what’s to come!
Finally got this poster on the wall.
May 5, 2024 at 9:37 PM
Finally got this poster on the wall.
