The small world syndrome strikes again: my daughter will be reading an article by @jennysaul.bsky.social in her Bad Language class.
Mark Sirota
@mark.sirota.org
School Board member, photographer, technologist, polymath, big-picture thinker. I also play D&D and board games. Follow my #fireworks #photography @skyfirephotos.com
I love this. Contact Amy, or me, if you’re interested in running for public office, especially local office, and would like a mentor, a sounding board, or just want to know more.
Amy Rose Francek@amyrosefrancek.bsky.social · 2y agoI agree with @marcelias.bsky.social We are on our own. In that spirit, I am offering to mentor young members of this community interested in running for public office. We need social media savvy along with intellect and resilience. The rest I can teach. DM me if interested.
I awoke today thinking that I had lost my 185-day streak in Connections. Alas, it was just a dream, so I'll have to keep playing.
Friends and family have questioned my dogmatic approach to data privacy, but here’s a good example of why. I appreciate this clear example of why regular law-abiding people should be concerned.
Ars Technica@arstechnica.com · 2y ago
Targeted ads aren’t just about ads. It is possible to protect your privacy online to a degree, though it takes some effort. It’s worth the effort, IMHO.
Electronic Frontier Foundation@eff.org · 2y agoSeeing an online ad shouldn’t mean surrendering your data to thousands of companies you’ve never heard of. It’s time to end online behavioral advertising and the mass surveillance it enables.
Over the break I completed this Ravensburger Butterfly Challenge 1000-piece puzzle with my dad. Perhaps the most challenging jigsaw puzzle I/we have ever done. Out of print, but available if you look around. Recommended for anyone who loves difficult jigsaw puzzles.
The original Earthrise was captured on this day in 1968 by Bill Anders on Apollo 8. One of the most powerful photos ever. I recommend putting a print of this on your wall someplace where you will see it often!
Some First Look games from #PAX2024 that I liked -- who else has opinions? 1980 Sixtina boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/42... Australis boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/41... Rivages boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/40... Spectacular boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/41... Tower Up boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/39...
It’s #FireworksFriday! I’m pulling one photo from the archives each week. Today I’m in a more abstract mood… #fireworks #photography
Thankful for all the people in my life, especially those who come with me to #fireworks shows. #photography
Feel the heat! This fireball is an estimated 65 feet (20 meters) tall -- those are supports for a batting cage net at lower left. A great addition to any fireworks display! This photo was a test while working on my technique for capturing them. #fireworks #photography
Almost missed my daily post! This is my friend Larry, who is not yet on Bluesky. #fireworks #photography
Following up on @hankgreen.bsky.social's populism vlog: Why do car salespeople make it so painful, why do politicians use doublespeak, why do CEOs focus on profit rather than the greater good? Because our systems incentivize them to behave this way. Blame the systems, not the people.
Hank Green makes the case that populism was inevitable in this moment of a new communications technology (many-to-many social media), and along the way makes observations about the role of trust in a functional society, along with many other nuggets of brilliance. Spend a half hour on it. Trust me.
Hank Green@hankgreen.bsky.social · 2y agoThis is one of those videos that you could work on forever, but suddenly it felt very important to make it, so I finally did: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8Pn...
You don't have to participate in Google's search monopoly, even if for some reason you prefer Chrome. Configure your browser, any browser, to use duckduckgo instead.
The Washington Post@washingtonpost.com · 2y agoThe Justice Department is seeking to force Google to sell off its Chrome browser and make other major changes to remedy its illegal search monopoly, setting a marker in the landmark case before the incoming Trump administration makes its own determinations about how to proceed.
#fireworks sometimes create interesting shapes. I call this one the Eye of Sauron, captured against a #bluesky. #photography
Fireworks under a late evening #bluesky over the Delaware River at New Hope & Lambertville. #fireworks #photography
It's not fireworks season (and there's a burn ban around here anyway due to drought) but I'm going to start posting old favorites from @skyfirephotos.com. Please follow and repost!
Skyfire Photography 📷🎇@skyfirephotos.com · 2y agoPart of the sky was blue! Independence Day 2023 fireworks by Celebration Fireworks in Lititz, Pennsylvania.
I'm going to start working on this, and will add to it as more major media outlets join Bluesky. I expect the pace to pick up very soon and very significantly. Major media has let us down significantly over the last ten years, but it's still vital to know what's being reported. go.bsky.app/2JyEju6
Reposting my first post, now that I know at least a little more about what I'm doing. Blue sky and more over New Hope and Lambertville, 2024-11-07.
