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Sam Bryan
@sam-bryan.bsky.social
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Staff to three cats, husband to one (patient) wife. Occasional amateur radio enthusiast. Does stuff on the internet, mostly involving email. Currently working on https://www.sendamatic.net and https://blogtrottr.com
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While we're doing covers, here's a stonking arrangement of Mariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas Is You (in the style of Ozzy Osbourne)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSbR...

#Music #Metal #AnthonyVincent
Mariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas Is You (in the style of Ozzy Osbourne)
YouTube video by Anthony Vincent
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December 16, 2025 at 9:40 AM
sam-bryan.bsky.social
Feeling suddenly festive thanks to the Ska Tune Network; All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey (SKA PUNK COVER)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lLE...

#music #ska
All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey (SKA PUNK COVER)
YouTube video by Ska Tune Network
www.youtube.com
December 12, 2025 at 9:07 AM
sam-bryan.bsky.social
The banjo cover of Deadmau5 "Strobe" that I never knew I needed

www.youtube.com/watch?v=64sC...

#music #edm #house #trance
STROBE (Deadmau5) - BANJO COVER
YouTube video by BG Ollie
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December 3, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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audiointerface.bsky.social
After a well deserved break last month C.Circo is back with a new #TransverseTempo show. Featuring Synaptyx, The Phoenix Trap, she hacked you, and more!

#Fedimusic #Downtempo #Electronica #Ambient #Radio

www.audiointerface.org/shows/transv...
Transverse Tempo
Downtempo, trip-hop, chill wave, and tracks that sit somewhere above ambient
www.audiointerface.org
September 15, 2025 at 10:45 AM
sam-bryan.bsky.social
While searching #ChipWickham I found this absolute banger that Craig Charles was playing on his Funk and Soul show recently jazzroomrecords.bandcamp.com/track/blue-m...

#music #jazz #funk
BLUE MODE Feat: CHIP WICKHAM - JUNGLE STRUT (SANTANA) EXCLUSIVE, by Jazz Room Records
from the album Jazz Room Records Present: "Covers"
jazzroomrecords.bandcamp.com
September 11, 2025 at 8:01 AM
sam-bryan.bsky.social
Late Night Final released a remix of Public Service Broadcasting's 'Electra'

l.os.fan/publicservic...

#music #LateNightFinal #PublicServiceBroadcasting
Public Service Broadcasting, Late Night Final - Electra - Late Night Final Remix
Listen to Electra - Late Night Final Remix by Public Service Broadcasting, Late Night Final.
l.os.fan
September 8, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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sendamatic.net
The team are here for an impromptu standup #cats #CatsOfBluesky
Two cats standing on the desk and being decidedly unhelpful
August 7, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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sendamatic.net
TalkTalk begins shutting down its free legacy email services from July 28, ending free access for thousands of ex-customers (talktalk.net, tiscali.co.uk, etc).

emailexpert.com/tech-matters...

community.talktalk.co.uk/t5/Articles/...

#TalkTalk #TechNews"
TalkTalk to Delete Free Email Accounts: Update for Email Senders » emailexpert
A critical deadline is approaching that requires attention from email marketers, particularly those with subscribers in the United Kingdom. TalkTalk, a
emailexpert.com
July 24, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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sendamatic.net
Don't panic! It's #TowelDay. Thank you #DouglasAdams, you most hoopiest of froods 🚀 🌌 👍
...they discovered only a small asteroid inhabited by a solitary old man who claimed repeatedly that nothing was true, though he was later discovered to be lying.
May 25, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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blogtrottr.com
The Cartoonist Cooperative breaks down how RSS can help creators & readers stay organised #RSS
jpawlik.com Jey Pawlik 🏳️‍⚧️ @jpawlik.com · May 17
A rundown on what RSS is, how webcomics can utilize it, and how readers can organize what they’re reading. This event is for webcomic creators and readers alike.

Catch a replay of this event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJpu9tuLb8k
#NIF2025 #RSS
A graphic announcing "RSS & You" for the Nib and Ink Fest 2025 on May 17th, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST on Zoom featuring panelist Jey Pawlik. The panel description reads, "A rundown on what RSS is, how webcomics can utilize it, and how readers can organize what they're reading. This event is for webcomic creators and readers alike." An anthropomorphic inkwell and an anthropomorphic dip pen both holding comic pages decorate the graphic.
May 22, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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sendamatic.net
By June 28, 2025, emails sent to EU audiences must comply with the #EuropeanAccessibilityAct. Accessible emails aren't just legal requirements - they boost engagement and inclusivity. 🇪🇺

#EmailAccessibility #EAA2025 #DigitalAccessibility #a11y #Accessibility

emailexpert.com/industry-new...
Are Your Emails Ready for the European Accessibility Act? 2025 Is the Deadline » emailexpert
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is no longer a future consideration. By 28 June 2025, all businesses offering digital products and services in the
emailexpert.com
May 22, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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sendamatic.net
Email is often seen as a mature technology, however the only true constant in the digital world is change.
chadswhite.bsky.social Chad S. White @chadswhite.bsky.social · May 7
Email deliverability has changed radically over the years. Today, it’s driven by these 7 factors, plus a host of subfactors… blogs.oracle.com/marketingclo... #emailmarketing #digitalmarketing
May 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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blogtrottr.com
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Explore world history with The History Files RSS feed, because those who study history are doomed to stand by helplessly while everyone else repeats it.
The History Files (@historyfiles.bsky.social)
What have you missed by not visiting the History Files frontpage and the RSS feed on a daily basis? Quite a lot! Catch up now by visiting the RSS feed (the orange icon at the top of each page):…
bsky.app
May 9, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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sendamatic.net
May 9th is #NationalLostSockMemorialDay 🧦

Sendamatic senior staff manager Catface The Destroyer denies all knowledge.

#cats #CatsOfBluesky
May 9, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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From today, Microsoft is enforcing DMARC for high-volume email senders, to boost inbox security, reduce spam, phishing, and spoofing threats targeting consumer mail users.

techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microso...

#EmailSecurity #SPF #DKIM #DMARC #EmailAuthentication #Cybersecurity
techcommunity.microsoft.com
May 5, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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sendamatic.net
Following Validity's recent acquisition of #Litmus and the resulting layoffs, many email professionals are exploring new tools for email testing and optimisation. EmailExpert reviews alternatives:

emailexpert.com/blogs/email-...

#EmailDev #EmailTools #TransactionalEmail #EmailMarketing #email
Email Marketing Tools: Alternatives to Litmus and Validity After the Acquisition » emailexpert
As industry consolidation continues, what options do email marketers have in the wake of the Litmus acquisition?
emailexpert.com
April 29, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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sendamatic.net
Accessibility in email design isn't just good practice - it's essential for reaching all your audience. Improve readability and engagement with inclusive design. www.litmus.com/blog/ultimat...

#emailaccessibility #a11y #accessibility #emailmarketing #email
2025 Guide to Creating Accessible Emails
Learn how to design, write, and code emails that are accessible to all. Use actionable tips to create inclusive, impactful email experiences.
www.litmus.com
April 25, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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blogtrottr.com
Feeling overwhelmed by algorithm-driven feeds? Get control over your content with RSS. @itsfoss.bsky.social describes why this timeless standard still matters in 2025

news.itsfoss.com/why-use-rss-...

#RSS #RSSReader #DigitalMinimalism #ContentCuration
Why I Still Love and Use RSS Feeds in 2025
RSS feeds are classic. And surprisingly, they are still relevant in 2025.
news.itsfoss.com
April 25, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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sendamatic.net
"Spamtraps tell us that there are problems with something about our data... if your list processes allow spamtraps on the list, it’s likely you’re also sending mail to actual people who don’t want it."

#spamtraps #emaildeliverability

wordtothewise.com/2025/03/what...
What Spamtraps Tell Us
Many blocklists use spamtraps to detect poor sending practices and will cite spamtrap hits as the reason for the blocks. Senders legitimately fear spamtraps showing up on their lists because of thi…
wordtothewise.com
March 17, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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blogtrottr.com
Excited to announce the new Blogtrottr is now live! 🚀 The web app has been rebuilt from the ground up, with a modernized foundation ready for exciting new features. Check it out at blogtrottr.com #RSS #RSSReader
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January 20, 2025 at 9:21 AM