John Billingsley
maudib.bsky.social
John Billingsley
@maudib.bsky.social
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me…Where the fear has gone, there will be nothing. Only I will remain.
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The price of a single Bitcoin rose to more than $100,000 for the first time on Wednesday, a milestone for a digital coin that was once mocked as a sideshow. The virtual currency now stands as arguably the most successful investment product of the last 20 years. Read more: nyti.ms/3BdDkIh
December 5, 2024 at 6:18 AM
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South Korean lawmakers moved to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol hours after he declared martial law.

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South Korea Martial Law Live Updates: President Yoon Faces Impeachment Motion
The bill reflected widespread public disapproval of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s imposition of martial law, a short-lived event that incited protests and political turmoil.
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2024 at 8:01 AM
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Others have noted it but I will too: The big reason Bluesky is so hot right now is that the people who add value to social media - the frequent posters in specific fields - are here now, talking to each other and creating the "spectator value" that draws users and attention.
Twitter’s heir apparent isn’t X or Threads — it’s Bluesky
The blue bird is dead. Long live the blue sky.
www.theverge.com
November 23, 2024 at 6:30 PM