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'People always go looking for unicorns when we've got rhinos.' | Evanston, IL | Drummer w/ @themissingchums.com | Openlands Treekeeper #1495 | Go Blue. Go Lions. https://linktr.ee/themissingchums
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Mike K @outofthegates.bsky.social · Nov 8
a man in a suit and tie is standing in a room with a lamp and a lampshade that says coffee time on it
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is standing in a room with a lamp and a lampshade that says coffee time on it
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FFS Google Maps I'm looking for a cold brew not a tryst
Blurb for a coffee shop mentions discrete staff
December 6, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Casio just celebrated its 50th anniversary by producing a huge gallery of dozens of its digital watches, from the 70s to today

they are gorgeous beasts

here are are three, including the "tv remote" one from 1993

item #8 in my latest "Linkfest" newsletter, free here: buttondown.com/clivethompso...
"A vintage Casio wrist remote control watch is shown with a rectangular digital display and an array of buttons along the sides and bottom. Labels like “POWER,” “TV/VCR,” “STOP,” and “PLAY” indicate its ability to operate electronics, while directional and channel buttons sit below the screen. The black strap and chunky, gadget-filled design emphasize its 1980s–1990s tech aesthetic" "A Casio digital watch is shown with a square display and bold yellow accents highlighting its “Pulse” and “Sensor” buttons. The screen displays the day, date, and time along with smaller indicator icons for modes like alarm, jogging, and timer. Its black band and chunky design give it a rugged, sporty feel, emphasizing its built-in pulse-checking feature." "A retro Casio Data Bank digital watch is shown with its rectangular display and a full alphanumeric keypad beneath the screen. The display shows the day, date, and time, while the buttons on the keypad are labeled with letters, numbers, and small orange function keys. Its black wristband and compact design highlight the vintage, gadget-forward aesthetic of early digital watches"
December 5, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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behold the gorgeous "aerial embroidery" of Victoria Rose Richards

it's the landscape as seen from a plane, except as stitchwork

Item #1 in my latest "Linkfest" newsletter, free to read/subscribe to here: buttondown.com/clivethompso...
A hand holds a circular embroidery hoop showing a detailed, textured aerial landscape with fields, roads, clusters of green trees, and a bright blue canal running vertically through the center. A small embroidered boat floats on the canal, adding a pop of color against the green terrain. The stitching varies in texture and density to mimic foliage, paths, and water, giving the scene a rich, tactile depth
December 4, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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#NowPlaying: Emil Brandqvist Trio – A Visit to Reality
Emil Brandqvist Trio – A Visit to Reality
A Visit to Reality from Emil Brandqvist Trio’s album POEMS FOR TRAVELLERS (Skip Records, 2025) Buy/Stream: https://save-it.cc/skip/poems-for-travellers Band website: https://www.emilbrandqvisttrio.com "Step into our parallel realities – between urban concert vibes and the Nordic silence; Finnish forests, Sweden's sunlit seashores and the ever-charming rain-kissed Gothenburg! Big thanks to Steven for the great photo session, and a special WOOF for our guest star, Sigge!" Filmed by Emil Brandqvist Trio and edited by Tuomas A. Turunen Photos by Steven Haberland Music composed by Emil Brandqvist and published by Skip Sounds Emil Brandqvist Trio: Tuomas A. Turunen, piano Max Thornberg, double bass Emil Brandqvist, drums
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December 3, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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@jeffrizz.bsky.social I know Hank is beloved, but is he basically the Mariucci of the O-line, i.e. he can keep a good thing going but can't build? Is there anyone who wasn't already good in college or the pros that has taken a big jump with us?
December 3, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Man oh man oh man djshadow.com/products/dj-...
DJ Shadow 'The Mo' Wax Singles, 1993-1997' Box Set with Exclusive Signed Print [PRE-ORDER]
Please note that this is pre-order item. Orders containing this are expected to begin fulfilling in May of 2026. First Legitimate Reissue of DJ Shadow’s Classic Mo’Wax Singles in Decades Eight (8) Pie...
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December 3, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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@davebirkett.bsky.social I'll say what we're all thinking: Is it time to remove or put back the ping pong tables?
December 2, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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a few monday songs ❄️ 🌬️☃️
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December 1, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Current* conditions near Richards Island, ON:
View looking east of an archipelago jutting into the Georgian Bay. // Image captured at: 2025-11-30 02:10:33 UTC (about 2 min. prior to this post) // Current Temp in Richards Island: 29.00 F | -1.67 C // Precip: overcast clouds // Wind: SE at 1.990 mph | 3.20 kph // Humidity: 85%
November 30, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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Current* conditions near Mackinaw City, MI:
View looking north from the Riviera Motel looking at the Lake Huron side of the Mackinac Bridge. // Image captured at: 2025-11-29 01:42:15 UTC (about 1 min. prior to this post) // Current Temp in Mackinaw City: 25.96 F | -3.36 C // Precip: scattered clouds // Wind: WNW at 12.661 mph | 20.37 kph // Humidity: 88%
November 29, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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Current* conditions near Mackinaw City, MI:
View looking north from the Riviera Motel looking at the Lake Huron side of the Mackinac Bridge. // Image captured at: 2025-11-28 19:12:15 UTC (about 1 min. prior to this post) // Current Temp in Mackinaw City: 30.83 F | -.65 C // Precip: overcast clouds // Wind: WNW at 13.802 mph | 22.21 kph // Humidity: 72%
November 28, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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‘Northern Exposure’ actor gave ICE agents in Redmond her tribal ID. They called it ‘fake,’ she says www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news... via @seattletimes
‘Northern Exposure’ actor gave ICE agents in Redmond her tribal ID. They called it ‘fake,’ she says
Indigenous actor Elaine Miles of "Northern Exposure" was detained by ICE at a Redmond bus stop. When she showed them her Tribal ID, they told her it was fake.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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#NowPlaying: Landfall
Landfall
Provided to YouTube by Milan Landfall · Bonobo Lazarus (Adult Swim Original Series Soundtrack) ℗ 2025 Cartoon Network, Inc., under exclusive license to Milan Records, a label of Sony Music Entertainment Released on: 2025-04-11 Associated Performer: Bonobo Producer, Composer: Simon Green Auto-generated by YouTube.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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#NowPlaying: Stereolab - Wow and Flutter (Official Video)
Stereolab - Wow and Flutter (Official Video)
‘Wow and Flutter’ taken from the album https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwww-ujMjzcHAT_VdPaI8RPbQONPRY3oR Listen → https://warp.net/stereolab-mars-audiac-quintet-expanded Video directed and produced by Nick Abrahams and Mikey Tomkins. More Stereolab https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwww-ujMjzcH-2kYKeEquRT-8YOtatzgX https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwww-ujMjzcFBo-PWPicBzeB78zEOsuqS Sign up to receive the next instalment of Stereolab's Lab Report, and updates from Duophonic UHF Disks → https://stereolab.co.uk/lab-report https://www.instagram.com/stereolabgroop/ 🦋 / https://bsky.app/profile/stereolabgroop.bsky.social
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November 24, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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The Horrors Of Socialism
November 21, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Andy’s Little Sister (Amy Poehler) Invites Conan To Thanksgiving Dinner on “Late Night” in ‘97. Fun Fact: Amy ad libbed her great last line to Andy. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. youtu.be/s37OUH44mko?si… via @YouTube
Andy’s Little Sister Invites Conan To Thanksgiving Dinner | Late Night with Conan O’Brien
YouTube video by Conan O'Brien
https://youtu.be/s37OUH44mko?si…
November 20, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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RIP Mani the Legend - "Breaking Into Heaven" by The Stone Roses youtu.be/q7AszK4EXb4?...
Breaking into Heaven by The Stone Roses
YouTube video by Michael Harris
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November 20, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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I once thought the Michael J Fox movie Teen Wolf was sending me a secret messages
November 17, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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@sellingamirror.bsky.social www.facebook.com/marketplace/...
person selling a mirror
November 17, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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I wanted to share probably the most important sermon I’ve given and it’s while I’m being arrested. It’s torture pure and simple what happens at #Broadview. I’m ok, though I was thrown to the ground and choked with my pectoral cross. A review of the video shows I was peaceful - did I deserve this?
November 15, 2025 at 5:57 AM
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#NowPlaying: Into Your Arms - Lemonheads - 1993
Into Your Arms - Lemonheads - 1993
Lemonheads perform Into Your Arm on Leno 1993
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November 14, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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for our "Texas Canon" series, I wrote about Halt and Catch Fire, the underrated AMC show about the '80s Dallas tech boom, and how it reminds us of why we were optimistic about tech in the first place: www.chron.com/culture/arti...
One of TV's most underrated shows gave Texas' tech past its due
Texas rarely gets the prestige treatment. One AMC drama pulled it off.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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#NowPlaying: PJ Harvey - Good Fortune
PJ Harvey - Good Fortune
Listen / purchase _Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea_ https://pjharvey.lnk.to/sftcsfts and the accompanying Demos https://pjharvey.lnk.to/sftcsftsdemos Join mailing list community: https://pjharvey.lnk.to/subscribeID FOLLOW: Instagram: https://pjharvey.lnk.to/PJHarveyIGID Facebook: https://pjharvey.lnk.to/PJHarveyFBID Threads: https://pjharvey.lnk.to/PJHarveyTHID Bluesky: https://PJHarvey.lnk.to/PJHarveybskyID X: https://pjharvey.lnk.to/PJHarveyTWID TikTok: https://pjharvey.lnk.to/PJHarveyTTID Spotify: https://pjharvey.lnk.to/PJHarveySPID Apple Music: https://pjharvey.lnk.to/PJHarveyAPID Youtube: https://pjharvey.lnk.to/PJHarveyYTID
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November 13, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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I enjoyed "A Libertarian Walks into a Bear" by Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling when I read it a few years back. I've come to realize that I now see all of American politics through its prism. We are so screwed.
A Libertarian Walks into a Bear: The Utopian Plot to Li…
A tiny American town's plans for radical self-governmen…
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November 12, 2025 at 10:10 PM