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Ben Turk Tolub

@bstt.bsky.social
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Husband, Father, Jew, Technophile, Beard wearer. Product guy at Connatix, Inquirer/Daily News/Philly.com, and Sotheby's. Founder of iGavel, Bettors Insider and other fun things.

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Ben Turk Tolub @bstt.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Love the shirts!
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Ben Turk Tolub @bstt.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Very excited to see @rudytheelder.bsky.social on Bluesky - huge fan of all his work. If you haven't read 'The Ware Tetralogy', you should! Also highly recommend 'Frek and the Elixir' to younger readers new to the sci-fi genre. Old school website here: www.rudyrucker.com
rudyrucker.com
Rudy Rucker Portal
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Sheil Kapadia @sheilkapadia.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
I have done deep dives on 7 of the 8 divisions so far that include strengths, weaknesses, predictions, and more! You can find them all here: www.theringer.com/creator/shei...
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Sheil Kapadia @sheilkapadia.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
If you have Eagles preseason tickets that you are not using, email marketing@independencebigs.org. They will put them to good use and find a Philly kid/Big Brother or Big Sister who want to attend. Same goes for any tickets to any Philadelphia sporting event!
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 17/06/2026
Wow. The Trump regime is now effectively telling Americans: don't read the actual agreement. A U.S. official says the MOU should be viewed as a vague "political document," and says "people shouldn't read too much into the language" when the text is released.
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Ben Turk Tolub @bstt.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
So what network is going to hire all the ex-60 minutes people and launch '3600 seconds'?
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Ben Turk Tolub @bstt.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Back to back…
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Ben Turk Tolub @bstt.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Maybe the product of a terrible AI image generator? That's the only thing I can think of.
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Ben Turk Tolub @bstt.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
I like the design, but what is going on with the letters and spacing? It’s making my head hurt. @jonathanhoefler.com
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Ben Turk Tolub @bstt.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
A good read from an author whose career I follow closely
solve.mit.edu
What Three Years of Data Tell Us About the Future of Technology | MIT Solve
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Dave Blazek @loosepartsguy.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Who needs AI when you have ...
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Ben Turk Tolub @bstt.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Sponsored by Lowe's™
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Ben Turk Tolub @bstt.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
The only thing that can stop him is a bag of potato chips
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Ben Turk Tolub @bstt.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Not surprising - they did/do the same thing at Amazon. The difference is that they don't have the near-monopoly Amazon does. Great opportunity for the competition!
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Ben Turk Tolub @bstt.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Many newspapers overlook the importance of sports sections and fail to consider what their audience wants. Take the time to understand your readers!
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/u...
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Ben Turk Tolub @bstt.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
"Tis better to make the playoffs and lose badly than not make the playoffs at all" - Shakespeare, probably, if he were a Jets fan #NFL
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Ben Turk Tolub @bstt.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Done - more Catan please 😉
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Ben Turk Tolub @bstt.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
So if these bozos can just change names and put up signs illegally, so can anyone else, right? Asking for a friend... #signofthetimes #signsign #everywhereasign
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Ben Turk Tolub @bstt.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
I think they know, but don't want to take responsibility?
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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Especially today, in the face of immense loss and amid the rising tide of antisemitism, the Jewish light must shine brighter than ever. The world must stand in solidarity with the Jewish community and take a clear, unwavering stand against antisemitism.
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Ben Turk Tolub @bstt.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
My bagel rankings: 1. Everything 2. Garlic 3. Onion 4. Cinnamon Raisin (for certain occasions, only) 5. Poppy I say this because @popupbagels.bsky.social is coming to Ardmore, PA and it appears they have forgotten the excellence of #2 and #3...
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Ben Turk Tolub @bstt.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
The typeface war has begun - Sans-serif Army, rise! #sanseriflife #fontwar
nytimes.com
At State Dept., a Typeface Falls Victim in the War Against Woke
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Joseph N DiStefano @phillyjoed.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Uri Monson, PA budget czar + Gov Shapiro confidant, is new chief at $80 billion PSERS school pension. The pair fired Wall Street managers at much smaller Montgomery County PA fund in 2013. My story: www.inquirer.com/business/pse...
inquirer.com
Pennsylvania’s $80 billion school pension fund gets a new director
One of Gov. Shapiro's closest aides, Uri Monson, will run teachers retirement plan.
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Noa Tishby @noatishby.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
EVERY DAY THAT HAMAS REMAINS IN POWER, IT IS CLEANSING GAZA OF ITS OPPONENTS. REMOVE HAMAS NOW!
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Mini Timmaraju @mintimm.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Tierra Walker should still be alive. She asked for help. She asked if she should end her pregnancy to protect her health. Ninety doctors saw her, and not one offered her the lifesaving abortion care she needed.
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 06/11/2025
A Lower Merion synagogue invited an Overbrook church to use its space for worship after a fire. What began as a logistical favor became a lasting cycle of interfaith support.
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A Lower Merion synagogue opened its doors to a local church. A ‘deeply profound’ partnership ensued.
Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El invited Overbrook Presbyterian Church to use its space for worship after a fire. What began as a logistical favor became a lasting cycle of interfaith support.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Everything Trump is doing now is a preamble for his regime's real goal: to invoke the Insurrection Act. I don’t want to unduly alarm you, but you need to be aware of this imminent danger. Let me explain what’s going on.
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Ben Turk Tolub @bstt.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
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a man in a helmet with the words " this is the way " behind him
ALT: a man in a helmet with the words " this is the way " behind him
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Sheil Kapadia @sheilkapadia.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
It’s time to start talking about the Giants the way we talk about the Jets. This has been a decade-long disaster. (Messed up Dart’s draft round, but points still stand!). youtu.be/jeoedQimiBs?...
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Ben Turk Tolub @bstt.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Hey - the Jets are getting better!
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Ben Turk Tolub @bstt.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
you're a weirdo...
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Ben Turk Tolub @bstt.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
I'm waiting for someone to blame the DH...
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alex benzer @alexbenzer.com · 15/08/2025
hi Bluesky! 🦋 i’ve been chosen as the new head of product here at Bluesky HQ! and i couldn’t be more excited to hack with this incredibly talented team on making this site better for everyone.
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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
The truth: Anas Al-Sharif was a Hamas terrorist leader who disguised himself as a journalist for the Al Jazeera network. When will the international press stop taking Hamas at its word and start doing the most basic task of journalism — verifying facts?
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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
Shlomi Ziv, whose courage in speaking out shines a light on the dark reality of Hamas’ brutality. His testimony exposes the hypocrisy of those who hide behind titles like “journalist” and “doctor” while participating in the inhumane captivity of innocent people.
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Ben Turk Tolub @bstt.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Congratulations to @helenubinas.bsky.social on a great run @inquirer.com and the Philly Daily News, and moving on to a building a great, important foundation! www.inquirer.com/opinion/hele...
inquirer.com
Thank you, Philadelphia. It’s been a privilege to tell your stories | Helen Ubiñas
After 30 years in journalism, I'm dedicating some time to growing The Ñ Fund for Latinas in Journalism, among other projects.
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Ben Turk Tolub @bstt.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
It is time for all companies to either remove or deactivate their X accounts. Why are they still active? Who are they attempting to reach with their message? We have reached the point where they are hurting their brand.
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Matthias Eberl @eberlmat.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
Just when you thought it couldn't possibly get any worse.
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Ben Turk Tolub @bstt.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
rare post
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Ben Turk Tolub @bstt.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
And he sang as he stowed that jumbuck in his tucker bag You'll come Michael Waltzing Matilda with me #SignalGate
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Ben Turk Tolub @bstt.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
Just realized this season of Trump is the Black Mirror version of West Wing @lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com
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Lil AshkeNazX @lilashkenazx.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
The next few comments are excerpted from “National Socialism and Anti-Semitism in the Arab World”
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National Socialism and Anti-Semitism in the Arab World | Jerusalem Center For Public Affairs
Anti-Semitism based on the notion of a Jewish world conspiracy is not rooted in Islamic tradition but, rather, in European ideological models. The decisive transfer of this ideology to the Muslim worl...
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Sheil Kapadia @sheilkapadia.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Jameis, Russ, Jaxson Dart, and Cutlets is the most hilarious QB room in NFL history.
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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
I Remember I remember the Holocaust. I remember the 6 million stolen Jewish lives, and millions of others. I remember the stories. I remember the survivors. I remember the heroism. I remember the resilience. ...and I remember that silence can be deadly. I remember.
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Internet Archive @archive.org · 16/04/2025
Game designers: how deep can you dig into digital history? In the DiscMaster Game Jam, you'll be assigned a bundle of vintage CD-ROM content & challenged to build something unforgettable. 💿️ 💰 $1,750 in prizes, judged by industry pros. Sign up ➡️ itch.io/jam/discmast...
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Ben Turk Tolub @bstt.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
10-15% of all MLB players are using the Torpedo Bats, but I only see complaints about the Yankees using them. Give me a break. Also, GO GO Cory Booker! He isn't up there reading the encyclopedia; he's speaking the truths everyone should listen to.
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Ben Turk Tolub @bstt.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
For the record, Crazy Eddie beat The Wiz - his prices were INSANE
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Ben Turk Tolub @bstt.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
😮 What's the NBA record? Gotta be close!
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Ben Turk Tolub @bstt.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Yes, but explain to me the serif N and why it looks so... funny?
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