Gina
@gminks.bsky.social
Product Marketing Leader | Entrepreneur
Austin via Florida Panhandle
Founder & CEO DigitalSunshineSolutions.com
Founder & Cohost techaunties.com
Founder instagram.com/bigmamasbasement
Find me @gminks@mas.to
Think big. Think different. Connect all!
Austin via Florida Panhandle
Founder & CEO DigitalSunshineSolutions.com
Founder & Cohost techaunties.com
Founder instagram.com/bigmamasbasement
Find me @gminks@mas.to
Think big. Think different. Connect all!
We don't have much info about the water & power needs of Texas crypto mins and AI data centers cuz they don't have to report it.
Those of us in IT infrastructure have a pretty good idea though, and it's not good.
That needs to change. cc @doggett.house.gov
www.texasobserver.org/crypto-energ...
Those of us in IT infrastructure have a pretty good idea though, and it's not good.
That needs to change. cc @doggett.house.gov
www.texasobserver.org/crypto-energ...
Crypto's Cryptic Texas Takeover
State regulators don't want you to know about the 60-plus Bitcoin mines guzzling public water and electricity—even though consumers are already paying the price.
www.texasobserver.org
November 16, 2025 at 9:19 PM
We don't have much info about the water & power needs of Texas crypto mins and AI data centers cuz they don't have to report it.
Those of us in IT infrastructure have a pretty good idea though, and it's not good.
That needs to change. cc @doggett.house.gov
www.texasobserver.org/crypto-energ...
Those of us in IT infrastructure have a pretty good idea though, and it's not good.
That needs to change. cc @doggett.house.gov
www.texasobserver.org/crypto-energ...
This is where the Negro Fort is. Look that up it's one wild story.
Pine forest in Apalachicola national Forest
#scape #forestfriday #pine #trees #forest #landscapephotography #eastcoastkin
#scape #forestfriday #pine #trees #forest #landscapephotography #eastcoastkin
November 15, 2025 at 11:44 PM
This is where the Negro Fort is. Look that up it's one wild story.
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We bought into the "post scarcity" narrative because digital tech feels so magic and ethereal but we need to get back to an understanding of the material costs and effects of those systems. They are not very post-scarce in reality.
November 15, 2025 at 6:09 PM
We bought into the "post scarcity" narrative because digital tech feels so magic and ethereal but we need to get back to an understanding of the material costs and effects of those systems. They are not very post-scarce in reality.
Wow
The Vatican returned 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada, a historic restitution that is part of the Catholic Church's reckoning with its role in helping suppress Indigenous culture. n.pr/43T2xmD
Pope Leo returns 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada
The Vatican returned 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada, a historic restitution that is part of the Catholic Church's reckoning with its role in helping suppress Indigenous culture.
n.pr
November 15, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Wow
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Remember: The richest 1% evade over $160 billion in taxes every year.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
November 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Remember: The richest 1% evade over $160 billion in taxes every year.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
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What a photograph.
“Nearly two dozen arrested as faith leaders protested outside a federal immigration facility near Chicago…”
Arrested large amounts of peaceful clergy face first on pavement is a pretty good sign you’re not the good guys in the story. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
“Nearly two dozen arrested as faith leaders protested outside a federal immigration facility near Chicago…”
Arrested large amounts of peaceful clergy face first on pavement is a pretty good sign you’re not the good guys in the story. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
November 15, 2025 at 1:51 PM
What a photograph.
“Nearly two dozen arrested as faith leaders protested outside a federal immigration facility near Chicago…”
Arrested large amounts of peaceful clergy face first on pavement is a pretty good sign you’re not the good guys in the story. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
“Nearly two dozen arrested as faith leaders protested outside a federal immigration facility near Chicago…”
Arrested large amounts of peaceful clergy face first on pavement is a pretty good sign you’re not the good guys in the story. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
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She’s younger than the president and several members of congress
It’s useful for people of my generation to be reminded that this wasn’t that long ago. Ruby Bridges isn’t just still alive—she’s only 71, not ancient!
65 years ago on Nov. 14, little Ruby Bridges was escorted into an all-white elementary school in New Orleans. Norman Rockwell, renowned for blissful depictions of Americana, did this remarkable painting for Look magazine. Printed as a double page, over-size spread, it's his masterpiece.
November 15, 2025 at 10:30 PM
She’s younger than the president and several members of congress
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this is how you do investigative journalism
Microsoft, Google say their data centers create thousands of jobs. Their permit filings say otherwise
https://restofworld.org/2025/data-centers-jobs-microsoft-google-chile/?utm_campaign=row-social&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_content=1763146621
https://restofworld.org/2025/data-centers-jobs-microsoft-google-chile/?utm_campaign=row-social&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_content=1763146621
November 15, 2025 at 9:09 AM
this is how you do investigative journalism
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New: AI Workloads Meet Data Operations at NetApp Insight 2025
@TechFieldDay.com @Stephen.Fosketts.net @DataChick.bsky.social @TheDataCentreBrit.bsky.social @GuyCurrier.bsky.social @GDekhayser.me @GMinks.bsky.social @CollColl.bsky.social #TFDx #NetAppINSIGHT
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@TechFieldDay.com @Stephen.Fosketts.net @DataChick.bsky.social @TheDataCentreBrit.bsky.social @GuyCurrier.bsky.social @GDekhayser.me @GMinks.bsky.social @CollColl.bsky.social #TFDx #NetAppINSIGHT
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Delegate Roundtable - AI Workloads Meet Data Operations at NetApp Insight 2025
At NetApp Insight 2025, the Tech Field Day delegates gathered to provide their perspectives on the company’s major announcements, primarily focusing on the AI Data Engine (AI/DE) and the new AFX…
buff.ly
November 11, 2025 at 10:51 PM
New: AI Workloads Meet Data Operations at NetApp Insight 2025
@TechFieldDay.com @Stephen.Fosketts.net @DataChick.bsky.social @TheDataCentreBrit.bsky.social @GuyCurrier.bsky.social @GDekhayser.me @GMinks.bsky.social @CollColl.bsky.social #TFDx #NetAppINSIGHT
📺 youtu.be/GXDzjx1fIWE?...
@TechFieldDay.com @Stephen.Fosketts.net @DataChick.bsky.social @TheDataCentreBrit.bsky.social @GuyCurrier.bsky.social @GDekhayser.me @GMinks.bsky.social @CollColl.bsky.social #TFDx #NetAppINSIGHT
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As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Had an issue with TSA this morning. I opt out of the facial scan.
She made me stand in front of the camera and didnt make me take down my mask to verify my picture.
I'm pretty sure she got my picture and I was electronically verified.
Does anyone remember who's collecting info about this?
She made me stand in front of the camera and didnt make me take down my mask to verify my picture.
I'm pretty sure she got my picture and I was electronically verified.
Does anyone remember who's collecting info about this?
November 12, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Had an issue with TSA this morning. I opt out of the facial scan.
She made me stand in front of the camera and didnt make me take down my mask to verify my picture.
I'm pretty sure she got my picture and I was electronically verified.
Does anyone remember who's collecting info about this?
She made me stand in front of the camera and didnt make me take down my mask to verify my picture.
I'm pretty sure she got my picture and I was electronically verified.
Does anyone remember who's collecting info about this?
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Someone please give me a definition for "native ai".
November 8, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Someone please give me a definition for "native ai".
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Again, for those that have the time to keep up.
nasstatus.faa.gov
It's real easy to make assumptions. I was a controller at ZTL (Atlanta Center) for 25 years and I can't tell you them implications of every detail. But I can point you towards the data the FAA releases.
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nasstatus.faa.gov
It's real easy to make assumptions. I was a controller at ZTL (Atlanta Center) for 25 years and I can't tell you them implications of every detail. But I can point you towards the data the FAA releases.
(More in the remarks)
November 7, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Again, for those that have the time to keep up.
nasstatus.faa.gov
It's real easy to make assumptions. I was a controller at ZTL (Atlanta Center) for 25 years and I can't tell you them implications of every detail. But I can point you towards the data the FAA releases.
(More in the remarks)
nasstatus.faa.gov
It's real easy to make assumptions. I was a controller at ZTL (Atlanta Center) for 25 years and I can't tell you them implications of every detail. But I can point you towards the data the FAA releases.
(More in the remarks)
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Sorry to do litmus tests but I want candidates who understand and say out loud that the big tech industry is a hive of evil charlatans who get rich pumping poison into the world
November 8, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Sorry to do litmus tests but I want candidates who understand and say out loud that the big tech industry is a hive of evil charlatans who get rich pumping poison into the world
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If you’re trying to catch up on what went down with #SNAP late last night at #SCOTUS, here’s my attempt to read the breadcrumbs on the “administrative stay” issued by Justice Jackson—and why a justice so critical of the Court’s grants of emergency relief to Trump still granted temporary relief here:
190. SNAP WTF?
A very quick explainer on why Justice Jackson issued an "administrative stay" in the SNAP case late on Friday night, and on what's likely to happen next
www.stevevladeck.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:18 PM
If you’re trying to catch up on what went down with #SNAP late last night at #SCOTUS, here’s my attempt to read the breadcrumbs on the “administrative stay” issued by Justice Jackson—and why a justice so critical of the Court’s grants of emergency relief to Trump still granted temporary relief here:
Good grief.
A new paper suggests a photo can tell a recruiter much about an applicant’s personality
Should facial analysis help determine whom companies hire?
A new paper suggests a photo can tell a recruiter much about an applicant’s personality
econ.st
November 8, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Good grief.
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Shapiro: He rose to some prominence by writing a book about growing up in Appalachia, where there are a whole lot of people who get SNAP. He made millions of dollars off telling their stories, and then he turned his damn back on those very people he likes to write about and claim as his own.
November 7, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Shapiro: He rose to some prominence by writing a book about growing up in Appalachia, where there are a whole lot of people who get SNAP. He made millions of dollars off telling their stories, and then he turned his damn back on those very people he likes to write about and claim as his own.
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a man was just found not guilty by jury lollification
November 6, 2025 at 8:32 PM
a man was just found not guilty by jury lollification
This is why things are so crazy.
Steve Bannon: If we lose the midterms and we lose 2028, some in this room are going to prison, myself included.
November 7, 2025 at 11:03 AM
This is why things are so crazy.
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Sub Guy DC's Sean Dunn After Beating the Wrap
11/06/2025 Washington DC
11/06/2025 Washington DC
November 7, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Sub Guy DC's Sean Dunn After Beating the Wrap
11/06/2025 Washington DC
11/06/2025 Washington DC
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November 6, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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What's happening in TX-18 is more obscene than not seating Grijalva during pro formas. Turner died in March. Abbott delayed the special election until yesterday, and now it goes to a runoff early *next year.*
Congress can and should require special elections to be held within 90 days of a vacancy.
Congress can and should require special elections to be held within 90 days of a vacancy.
November 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
What's happening in TX-18 is more obscene than not seating Grijalva during pro formas. Turner died in March. Abbott delayed the special election until yesterday, and now it goes to a runoff early *next year.*
Congress can and should require special elections to be held within 90 days of a vacancy.
Congress can and should require special elections to be held within 90 days of a vacancy.