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Friday Afternoon Tea @fridaytea.com · 10/06/2026

Sneaky insider tip: You can use this discounted gift card to snag a bunch of clearance tea for a truly bonkers stacked discount, helping us clear out overstock AND pay our bills. As my man Alan Rickman would say:

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Galaxy Quest Alan Rickman

Alt: Galaxy Quest Alan Rickman saying “by Grabthar’s Hammer, what a savings”

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'cause rock is cool but the struggle is better @fairestcat.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

The Instagram algorithm occasionally knows exactly what I need to see. Meet Cheeto, the department cat of the UC Davis Physics department.

A resume for Cheeto the cat on official letterhead and everything. Posted to the Instagram account cheetodaily

University of California, Davis
• ••
UCDAVIS
HPC@UCD
UC Davis High Performance
Computing

Dr. Cheeto Cat
Departmental Research Mascot and Feline Fellow
he/him/chonker
• Physics Building, east side.
Office Hours
By appointment or opening of a tuna can.

Cheeto joined HPC@UCD as a stray scholar-in-residence and has since established himself as a
permanent fixture of academic life. Although lacking a formal degree, he has consistently demonstrated excellence in curiosity-driven research and has made significant contributions to the department's morale and well-being.

More of Cheeto's resume:

HPC@UCD

His work primarily centers on applied Box Mechanics, Lap-Centered Gravitational Fields, and Quantum Paw-sitioning. In addition to his research, Cheeto provides ongoing mentorship to graduate students in stress management and snack awareness. He is also recognized for his expertise in sunbeam allocation studies and nap-energy conservation.

Outside the laboratory, Cheeto can often be found patrolling the Physics exterior, engaging in outreach with passing students, or conducting field studies on food dish availability.

Education and Degree(s)
• Ph.D. (Purring Highly Distinguished), Physics
• M.Sc., Nap Energy Conservation
• B.Sc., General Mischief and Applied Curiosity
Honors and Awards
• Awarded continuous funding in Kibble and Treats, 2020-present.
• Recipient, Golden Yarn Award for advances in applied string theory, 2022.
• Distinguished Nap Medal, 2021.

The final page of Cheeto's resume:

HPC@UCD

Research Interests & Expertise

Quantum Paw-sitioning: Investigation into the simultaneous occupation of multiple physical states, including boxes, laptops, and human laps.
• Thermal Fur-dynamics: Optimizing nap placement for maximal solar gain and fur-based heat retention.
• String Theory (Applied): Experimental engagement with yarn and cable oscillation modes.
• Gravitational Attraction Studies: Quantifying the irresistible force of a cat toward laps and warm keyboards.
• Box Mechanics: Exploration of feline-object interactions within constrained cardboard
enclosures.

Publications

• Cheeto (2025). On the Lapward Drift of Feline Bodies: A Gravitational Study. Journal of Feline
Mechanics.
• Cheeto (2024). Purr Frequencies and Their
Correlation with Graduate Student Productivity.
Applied Acoustics Letters.
• Cheeto (2023). Schrödinger's Nap: A Field Experiment in Superposition. Quantum Cat
Physics Review.

A picture of an Orange tabby cat resting peacefully in the dappled sunshine under a tree.

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sara winters, looking for new opportunities @divisionten.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

#FFXIV FanFest is neither a safe nor accessible convention. -People asking for disability accessibility need to have a phone call to prove their needs -they then must agree to specific accessibility accommodations within 24 hours of a follow up email or schedule another full phone call. 1/6

Email that reads:
"Thank you so much for taking the time to talk with me on the phone! As we discussed, you will have 24 hours from this email to make any corrections. Without further communication after 24 hours, all information will be agreed as written and will require additional interviews to adjust any accommodation.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR EVENT:"

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sara winters, looking for new opportunities @divisionten.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

I’m really glad that SQUEX is strongly considering accessibility, but let’s talk about why this email is… not a great idea. I’m not trying to be rude to any specific company, but this shows a lack of understanding. Let’s dive in. 1/?

Email from the FanFest committee about accessibility. It reads:
“Welcome to Final Fantasy Fan Fest 2026!

Upon your ticket purchase you requested ADA accommodations, we will reach out to you by phone to start this process we will need the following information:

Name of Attendee receiving accommodations and pronouns:
Best number to call:
Best time to Call (with time zone):
Any comments:…”

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Piichi Ear Wiggles @piichineko.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Congrats to our catboy!! #GrahaTia ❤️

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🌸MurmurLilies🌸 @murmurlilies.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

I actually had to explain to someone recently that the AI that tells enemies in video games how to react to player inputs is NOT genAI and has existed for literal decades. they genuinely had no idea there was a difference. this shit has poisoned the well so bad.

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707Kat @707kat.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

@samdoesarts.bsky.social has made a video on the forced AI up-scaling that Youtube does on people's shorts and it (not so surprisingly) doesn't translate well when it comes to people's art. #artists #artsky

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Youtube is Using AI on Your Shorts Without Consent..

YouTube video by SamDoesArts

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Jules @zhellers.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

nein! #criticalroleart #criticalrolefanart

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amy brown 👻 @amybrown.xyz · 22/08/2025

this iconic advertising copywriter named Kathy Hepinstall Parks died over the weekend and I wanted to share something from her website I thought Bluesky would like

Why should I write better when a machine can do it for me?
Because actually no one can do it for you, because your voice is unique among all the people on earth. Siri never petted a horse's neck. Alexa has never been ghosted by the captain of the football team. But you have lived, your heart is beating, you have suffered, and you have something important to say. It's a human's job, to use words, and whatever job you give to a machine, that part of your brain goes dark. Maybe it's worth it when it comes to remembering phone numbers and directions, but when that part of your brain that uses words goes dark, that's a vast area that's very close to your soul. Don't let some internet platform convince you that what you have to say and create isn't worthwhile. Words are the echo of your soul. Honing that echo matters.

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The Gorgonist @thegorgonist.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

K-pop Demon Hunters final showdown spectacular! Loved these girls! I should have prints at shows, coming right up! Excited for Rose City Comic Con! #Huntrix #SajaBoys #K-popDemonHunters #theGorgonist #HuntrixGolden

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Dr. Rebecca J. Epstein-Levi @rjelevi.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

We just had a consultation with a lawyer for setting up this kind of stuff. The process will cost several thousand dollars. Meanwhile, a marriage license in Nashville costs about $100.

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XIV Fan Merch Network | #XIVFMN @xivfanmerch.network · 10/08/2025

If you'd like to read a breakdown of how these changes will be implemented and to gain a better understanding of why this is such a big deal, here's a good blog post from Sickiply: stickiply.com/blogs/small-...

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U.S. Tariff Changes 2025: What Small Businesses Must Know

New U.S. rules end the $800 de minimis exemption on imports. Learn how this impacts small businesses, sticker sellers, and Etsy shops starting August 29, 2025.

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Etherington Brothers @etheringtonbros.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Our feature artist/tutorial today is this BEAUTIFUL page on COLOURING TREES by the talented @s_jonghun_art! This shows that SHADOW is a key part to establishing FORM within the CROWN of a TREE, along with a consistent LIGHT SOURCE. #illustration #visdev #gamedev #conceptart

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 14/08/2025

“To see so many people who frankly give a shit about their country, it really warms my heart. I’m trying really hard not to cry.” “Why this fight is so important is because there’s only one thing left for them to take, and that is our power.” - Texas House Democratic leader Gene Wu

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Brandi York Fine Art and Random Geekery @brandiyorkart.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

I managed to finish this #Warbreaker piece ahead of #Worldcon! Calling it finished, not perfect. Floral symbolism - Yellow Gerberas (in Siri's hand) - Happiness, Innocence Azaleas (in the frame circles) - Take Care, Temperance Achimeness (frame's upper corners) - Such worth is rare #Cosmere

A bright, colorful art nouveau styled piece featuring multiple characters from the book "Warbreaker." The dominant figure is Siri, in a green gown and stylized jewelry. Her hair is changing colors from pale blonde to gold to red. She holds two gerbera daisies in her hand.
Above her in the circle of the frame are Lightsong and Susebron, facing away from each other. Lightsong has a small smile and his hair flows out around him and down over red robes. Susebron is in white, with a rainbow shimmer radiating off his shoulders. His dark hair blocks most of his back, sweeping toward the edge of the frame.
In the lower portion of the frame, to the left of Siri, is Vasher, brandishing Nightblood, which is smoking. Vasher looks across Siri to the other three figures to Siri's right - Vivenna, Denth, and Tonk Fah. Vivenna stands in front, looking prim in her dark gray dress with a high collar. Her black hair is pulled up into a bun with loose strands. Behind her in a long red vest is Denth, his hand resting over his sword. He is grinning slightly. Behind him, towering over both is Tonk Fah, his cudgel up over his shoulder and a broad, carefree grin on his face.
Throughout, a rainbow smoke travels, representing Breath, the main magic source in the book.
The frame features flowers in the upper corners and in smaller circles within the circular part of the frame.

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Potoh @potoh.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Two stunning winners ✨🥇

Screenshot of a digital drawing. It shows a mainly white fluffy cat with red ears sitting on a blue pedestal. She is wearing a giant ribbon in blue and green around her neck. The center of the ribbon is yellow with the words "I have never used ChatGPT and I never will" in it.

Screenshot of a digital drawing. It shows a dark grey cat with sitting on a pink pedestal. She is wearing a giant ribbon in two shades of pink around her neck. The center of the ribbon is yellow with the words "No. 1 GenAI hater" in it.

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Brandi York Fine Art and Random Geekery @brandiyorkart.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Su-purr-visor Rory is on duty as Worldcon prep kicks into high gear this week

Rory, a black and white cat, stares at the camera while sitting on a table. There are stacks of prints and a page of bookmarks with metal blanks at the bottom of the image.

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✨ A Goddess has NO KING ✨ @the-goddess-speaks.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Kamala Harris on what she *didn’t* see coming if Trump took office again. This hits hard. Because she’s right. But it’s not too late. It’s time to fight harder. Do not f*cking comply. SAY NO TO A FASCIST USA!

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🎨Hintz draws ---> FLSupercon, Dragoncon, IX @oliviahintz.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

So excited to share this piece! The Cosmere TTRPG from @brotherwisegames! What an honor to illustrate the Nightwatcher! AD: Johnny O’Neal and Katie Payne #stormlightrpg #cosmererpg #stormlightarchive #nightwatcher #ylt #Kaiana #cultivationsvalley #fantasyart #brandonsanderson #fantasyillustration

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Brandi York Fine Art and Random Geekery @brandiyorkart.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

"Lightweaver" Shallan Davar, Stormlight Archive I finally finished this massive piece, a year and two days after the original sketch went down. Her flowers are Chinese Chrysanthemums which means "Cheerfulness in adversity." #stormlightarchive #shallan

Shallan Davar from the Stormlight Archive, drawn after the art nouveau style. She is sitting, wearing a teal gown that shifts colors in the draping at her feet. Her red hair flares out behind her in art nouveau curls. She has a large sketch pad in her lap with two faint sword sketches on the paper. Her right hand is up with a pen in hand. She's looking up toward her spren Pattern above, who is represented in a complex, curving, repeating pattern. There are two circles in the frame above her to each side. One has a sketch of Veil, the other has a sketch of Radiant. To either side of her are yellow Chinese Chrysanthemums and other decorative shapes as a frame.

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✨ constellarium @constellarium.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

"i asked grok" "i asked chatgpt" well I asked Haurchefant and he said "Should you begin to lose heart, look to me in the stands, and I shall cheer so loud, you will wonder how you could ever have contrived to doubt yourself!"

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Incorrect Final Fantasy Quotes @incorrectffqts.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

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JenTheTracy @jenthetracy.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

Business men do not understand that my goal as a small business owner is not to make the most money possible but to survive comfortably through making art. They think I don’t understand business. I know they don’t understand art.

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Rebecca Hicks (She/Her) @rhicks.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

You know, in case you weren’t aware.

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Working Families Party 🐺 @workingfamilies.org · 14/07/2025

The United States summed up in two headlines.

Headline 1, "Americans are losing spending power, say researchers: Most can no longer afford a 'minimal quality of life.'" Headline 2, "The 10 richest Americans got $365 billion richer in the past year. Now they're on the verge of a huge tax cut."

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The Glaze Project (UChicago SAND Lab and ETCH) @theglazeproject.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Hey all. Sorry for a relatively long quiet period. A lot has been going on in 2025 and keeping us busy. Aside from the day job of research, there has been a lot of work with a few legal cases, and in recent months, much work writing and advocating for AI transparency laws. Time for an update.

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Samuel Deats @samueldeats.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

The twins! Alphinaud and Alisaie Leveilleur. 😌 #FinalFantasyXIV

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Kenney @kenney.nl · 04/07/2025

I changed the way I work a couple of months ago to follow this advice, it made a big difference and my productivity went up by miles. (I don't know who made this image, if you do, let me know so they can be credited)

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LaurenWalshArt @laurenwalshart.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Mmmmm what a glorious feast

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Kate @katef.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

classic rule of thumb for writing alt text when you're lost, lands every time. i guess we just need the familiar social context, rather than thinking of it as an academic writing assignment

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Tristan Elwell @tristanelwell.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

This

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Beo Risfang @beomech.mow.haus · 03/07/2025

With the awful news from the last couple hours, this post from the political optimism subreddit helped to break through a bit of the despair fog. Repubs know this is political suicide, ICE's support is crumbling despite the budget increase, and there's a myriad of ways to fight back. Keep strong.

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Karla Ortiz @kortizart.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Folks! The ban against states regulating AI is DEAD! It’s was voted 99-1! This victory belongs to us all! Unfettered GenAi is an issue for us all, and groups from all walks of life came together to demand we regulate! Your calls and action made the difference! So thank you everyone! We did this!

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Senate strikes AI provision from GOP bill after uproar from the states

A proposal to deter states from regulating artificial intelligence for a decade was soundly defeated in the U.S.

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Ethan M. Aldridge @ethanmaldridge.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

In the face of this terrible ruling, I'd like to share a hopeful story. Several years ago, I was selling my books at Flame Con, a queer comics convention in New York. A woman carrying a large tote bag came up and asked if my books were child-appropriate —

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Amy @lolennui.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

It’s every parent’s nightmare, isn’t it? you check your child’s bulletproof backpack and find a picture book about gay penguins

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🦊Lady Dame🦊 @theladydame.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

I picked up the @brandiyorkart.bsky.social Tabletop Tarot deck at SummerCon, and I was told this is a deck that will absolutely call you out. I just need you to know that my focus card for the week was the Heirophant Reversed. Subtle as a brick, this deck. 10/10 do recommend.

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Ryan T. Brown 🎮🩷 @toadsanime.lostincult.co.uk · 11/06/2025

Disney and NBCUniversal is suing Midjourney for mass copyright infringement - commencing the first major legal battle against an AI company that could dictate the future of generative AI. (Read more: Deadline)

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Brandi York Fine Art and Random Geekery @brandiyorkart.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

"Windrunner" Flowers are Gladiolus - honor and conviction This piece took over a year and a remake to finally get my Cosmere work going. A few more planned (Shallan and Warbreaker have been started!) Just need time now! #Cosmere #Kaladin #StormlightArchive

Kaladin Stormblessed from Stormlight Archive flies, holding a spear, in the middle of an art nouveau frame with gladiolus flowers and a mosaic with wind motifs. Syl circles him with a trail floating behind her.

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rahaeli @rahaeli.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

If you own a SharkNinja multi-function device, URGENT RECALL, do not use the pressure cook function due to explosion risk

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Brandi York Fine Art and Random Geekery @brandiyorkart.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Ulmo, Lord of the Waters A massive commission I had the pleasure of creating to celebrate @princeofsnark.bsky.social 's ECCC Cosplay Championship win. Most of the frame details are pulled from the cosplay itself - belt above and mantle in the circle. I'm happy that my burnout is nearly gone now!

An art nouveau inspired piece featuring a cosplayer dressed as Ulmo, Lord of the Waters, holding out his hand. His robe cascades down, turning into waves. In the background are several motifs based on the cosplayer's build.
An art nouveau inspired piece featuring a cosplayer dressed as Ulmo, Lord of the Waters, holding out his hand. His robe cascades down, turning into waves. In the background are several motifs based on the cosplayer's build.

Detail shot of the frame and upper body of the figure

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Faith K. Falkner @faithfalkner.com · 15/04/2025

Your "dumb little projects" are so important during this harrowing time. Don't forget that. Your creativity has value, for yourself and for the world.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 22/05/2025

Republicans snuck an amendment into this bill to ban Affordable Care Act insurance plans from covering abortion care. This is part of their play for a national abortion ban, in the middle of the night, and ripping healthcare away from millions.

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mariemagny.bsky.social @mariemagny.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Colossus Hammer MtG x Final Fantasy, Secret Lair AD: Jameela Wahlgren Thank you so much for letting me paint Gaia!! This piece is very dear to me! I'm really grateful to be a part of this set, painting for an IP I love, among some of my favorite artists 🥺🖤

Card art for MtG x Final Fantasy set depicting Gaia holding her hammer.

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Jason Kiantoro (JayK) @thatjaykart.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

DREAM GIG: I get to paint my favorite character ever from my favorite MMO ever! "Krile Baldesion" Massive thanks to AD @gaogaigirl.bsky.social for the trust and opportunity 🙏 My gift to fellow WoLs: There's tons of references here, see if you can find them all! #MTGxFINALFANTASY #FFXIV #Krile

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Tyler Walpole ➡️ NYCC @tylerwalpole.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

This here is the cost of constantly striving to improve. It hurts a bit, but you get used to it. I best like a painting right after I finish it. I least like a painting the second after I turn it in. Then I put it away for a year and realize I was being too hard on myself.

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