Steve Burnett
@steveburnett.bsky.social
Writer, musician, technical anthropologist in RTP NC. I do not speak for my employer or anyone else. He/him.
http://subscapeannex.com/
http://www.ncgoth.com/
http://subscapeannex.com/
http://www.ncgoth.com/
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November 13, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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🇨🇦 Neil Young is turning 80 — and these Canadian musicians are throwing him a party at Massey Hall in Toronto.
#NeilYoung🇨🇦
#CanadaSky🍁
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
#NeilYoung🇨🇦
#CanadaSky🍁
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
Neil Young is about to turn 80 — and these Canadian musicians are throwing him a party at Massey Hall
"NY80: A Celebration of Neil Young and His Music,” hosted by CBC’s Tom Power, will take place Nov. 12.
www.thestar.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:53 AM
🇨🇦 Neil Young is turning 80 — and these Canadian musicians are throwing him a party at Massey Hall in Toronto.
#NeilYoung🇨🇦
#CanadaSky🍁
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
#NeilYoung🇨🇦
#CanadaSky🍁
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
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November 11, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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I feel silly publicizing a book in these times BUT my book describes how constitutional structures allowed the accumulation of generational wealth + rights for settlers and white people. These are the same advantages MAGA is trying to preserve today. Pre-order page:
November 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
I feel silly publicizing a book in these times BUT my book describes how constitutional structures allowed the accumulation of generational wealth + rights for settlers and white people. These are the same advantages MAGA is trying to preserve today. Pre-order page:
Tonight's movie was a depressing exploration of how the need of money corrupts, directed by Johnnie To.
November 10, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Tonight's movie was a depressing exploration of how the need of money corrupts, directed by Johnnie To.
International shipping these days, example: a 9cm circle of fabric (a band patch) from the UK:
"that’s $8.39 USD (for the patch), plus $20.88 shipping for United States"
"that’s $8.39 USD (for the patch), plus $20.88 shipping for United States"
November 9, 2025 at 6:45 PM
International shipping these days, example: a 9cm circle of fabric (a band patch) from the UK:
"that’s $8.39 USD (for the patch), plus $20.88 shipping for United States"
"that’s $8.39 USD (for the patch), plus $20.88 shipping for United States"
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The Mamdani political sign generator is kinda fun https://homes.luddy.indiana.edu/ccshan/for/for.html
November 8, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The Mamdani political sign generator is kinda fun https://homes.luddy.indiana.edu/ccshan/for/for.html
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guaranteed straight-to-voicemail maneuver
works just as well
works just as well
Folks new to calling reps and nervous about it can also get practice by timing calls for after hours and leaving messages.
November 6, 2025 at 8:21 PM
guaranteed straight-to-voicemail maneuver
works just as well
works just as well
The Red Bull Theater of NYC recorded a live staged reading of Marlowe's Faustus Monday night for streaming, available online through this Sunday. I'll probably watch this performance again before it goes away as it's a lot of fun. www.redbulltheater.com/faustus
FAUSTUS by Christopher Marlowe
www.redbulltheater.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:32 AM
The Red Bull Theater of NYC recorded a live staged reading of Marlowe's Faustus Monday night for streaming, available online through this Sunday. I'll probably watch this performance again before it goes away as it's a lot of fun. www.redbulltheater.com/faustus
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Look at this book! BOG PEOPLE: A Working-Class Anthology of Folk Horror. "Unleash the dark and delirious with this electrifying anthology of folk horror from some of Britain’s most iconic working-class voices." 10 stories!
November 4, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Look at this book! BOG PEOPLE: A Working-Class Anthology of Folk Horror. "Unleash the dark and delirious with this electrifying anthology of folk horror from some of Britain’s most iconic working-class voices." 10 stories!
Oh, right, it's Morris Worm Day. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morris_...
Morris worm - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 2, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Oh, right, it's Morris Worm Day. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morris_...
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GOOD NEWS! Researchers have developed a new mRNA vaccine that has been shown to suppress abnormal blood vessel growth in the retina, offering hope to MILLIONS of patients with age-related vision loss. The vaccine triggered strong antibody responses that REDUCED retinal damage by UP TO 85%.
November 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
GOOD NEWS! Researchers have developed a new mRNA vaccine that has been shown to suppress abnormal blood vessel growth in the retina, offering hope to MILLIONS of patients with age-related vision loss. The vaccine triggered strong antibody responses that REDUCED retinal damage by UP TO 85%.
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The Long COVID Treatment Trial – Tirzepatide (LoCITT-T) is open for enrollment for people with Long COVID. More info at visit longcovid.scripps.edu.
Home - Long COVID Treatment Trial
Be part of groundbreaking Long COVID research from Scripps Research. We endeavor to conduct a portfolio of Long COVID clinical trials.
longcovid.scripps.edu
October 31, 2025 at 2:03 AM
The Long COVID Treatment Trial – Tirzepatide (LoCITT-T) is open for enrollment for people with Long COVID. More info at visit longcovid.scripps.edu.
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But tell me - have you seen the Yellow Sign?
November 1, 2025 at 1:39 AM
But tell me - have you seen the Yellow Sign?
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From the demented genius of Cris Shapan: Price Krispies. The text on the box works best when read in your Vincent Price impression. (Don't tell me you don't have one; it will just make me sad.)
October 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
From the demented genius of Cris Shapan: Price Krispies. The text on the box works best when read in your Vincent Price impression. (Don't tell me you don't have one; it will just make me sad.)
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Boy, North Carolina Republicans sure don't want the attached story to circulate. I sure hope that this stupid threat from their spokesperson doesn't boomerang on them and have a lot more people read and share the story, which once again, is conveniently attached below. That would be a shame.
October 30, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Boy, North Carolina Republicans sure don't want the attached story to circulate. I sure hope that this stupid threat from their spokesperson doesn't boomerang on them and have a lot more people read and share the story, which once again, is conveniently attached below. That would be a shame.
Today's greenway sighting was a very muddy snapping turtle. Shell was 17-18", nose to tailtip was 2ft 4" to 2ft 6".
October 30, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Today's greenway sighting was a very muddy snapping turtle. Shell was 17-18", nose to tailtip was 2ft 4" to 2ft 6".
As part of my reading for spooky season, the recently-released Why I Love Horror collects eighteen contemporary horror writers each answering the question for themselves.
October 29, 2025 at 11:32 PM
As part of my reading for spooky season, the recently-released Why I Love Horror collects eighteen contemporary horror writers each answering the question for themselves.
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Please read our statement, share it with your networks, and support us if you can. www.python.org/sponsors/app... psfmember.org/civicrm/cont...
October 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Please read our statement, share it with your networks, and support us if you can. www.python.org/sponsors/app... psfmember.org/civicrm/cont...
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Python was awarded a funding grant, funding grant asked Python foundation to remove all diversity and inclusion initiatives they have.
Python foundation said no and rejected the grant.
If you use Python, send a few dollars to the charity to keep it going. I’m pushing a dono on behalf of ScamGuard.
Python foundation said no and rejected the grant.
If you use Python, send a few dollars to the charity to keep it going. I’m pushing a dono on behalf of ScamGuard.
Please read our statement, share it with your networks, and support us if you can. www.python.org/sponsors/app... psfmember.org/civicrm/cont...
October 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Python was awarded a funding grant, funding grant asked Python foundation to remove all diversity and inclusion initiatives they have.
Python foundation said no and rejected the grant.
If you use Python, send a few dollars to the charity to keep it going. I’m pushing a dono on behalf of ScamGuard.
Python foundation said no and rejected the grant.
If you use Python, send a few dollars to the charity to keep it going. I’m pushing a dono on behalf of ScamGuard.
Post a vampire that isn’t Dracula.
October 28, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Post a vampire that isn’t Dracula.
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friend shared this, immediately updated my settings
October 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
friend shared this, immediately updated my settings
TIL that the opening credits sequence for Vincent Price's Cry of the Banshee (1970) were animated by Terry Gilliam.
October 27, 2025 at 2:44 AM
TIL that the opening credits sequence for Vincent Price's Cry of the Banshee (1970) were animated by Terry Gilliam.
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Cool how one of the most prevalent tech stories now is “here’s how to be a creep and/or convincing fraud.”
How I Used Smart Glasses to Trick a Bartender Into Giving Me a Free Drink
How smart glasses can be used to con, cheat, and manipulate—and how to spot if someone is doing it.
lifehacker.com
October 26, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Cool how one of the most prevalent tech stories now is “here’s how to be a creep and/or convincing fraud.”