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Indivisible Metro Detroit @indivisiblemetrod.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Voting early in the Midterm 2026 allows time to correct a ballot signature mismatch, postal delays (best to use your city’s drop box) and long waits on Nov 3. Make sure your registered, request a ballot and more at mi.gov/vote #voteearly #midterm2026 @votingaccessforall @notpoliticians.bsky.social

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Indivisible Metro Detroit @indivisiblemetrod.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Vote NO on Michigan Midterm Proposition1 to stop a Constitutional Convention from messing with women’s reproductive rights, voting rights, environmental protections and more. Vote NO on Prop 1 in the Michigan Midterm Election 2026. @votingaccessforall.bsky.social @notpoliticians.bsky.social

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JimTheWhyGuy @jimthewhyguy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Just one more week until I attend Reuters Events: Fusion Energy 2026! I am pumped + primed to hear about the amazing future of hydrogen fusion in the coming decade. Join me in Boston this October 6 - 7 alongside 250+ global fusion energy leaders: #REFusionEnergy invt.io/1lxbekfzvgg

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JimTheWhyGuy @jimthewhyguy.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

There's a ton of misinformation and disinformation about Abdul El-Sayed's candidacy from MAGA and even "normal" GOPers ... but the truth is, if they weren't scared sh!tless of losing the Senate, they'd probably still critique him. This sounds like a great chance to cut thru the BS! 🤔

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Aaron Helton @aaronhelton.com · 25/09/2026

"Oh, but LLMs can do that!" you say, breathlessly. But they can't. No matter how truth shaped their answers, that truth shape is a simulacrum. It's built on a high probability model of correctness, but as we've seen this model can be hijacked pretty easily. LLMs have no relationship to truth.

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JimTheWhyGuy @jimthewhyguy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

It's go time in Michigan! My fellow Midwesterners, it's time to make sure your voice is heard. Tell your government how you feel about this administration's policies ... because like he said, POTUS is on the ballot 😊

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JimTheWhyGuy @jimthewhyguy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The voices of my ancestors demand that we don't squander their sacrifices eighty years ago. So if you can, please join my efforts to get out the vote in Michigan for the upcoming midterm elections. youtu.be/Qx4QZaOfVpg

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We Will Not Squander Their Sacrifices

My family's ancestors fought against fascism and oppression during WW2 to insure each one of us can #vote this #election2026 ... so hear their ghosts' voices about what those sacrifices demand of us…

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Indivisible Metro Detroit @indivisiblemetrod.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Without a valid ID, it’s hard for the formerly incarcerated to get an apartment, a job or medical help – making it easier for them to return to prison. SB 603 ensures they leave with a proper ID. Urge your Michigan senator to approve this empowering bill. #Indivisible.org #VAAC

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JimTheWhyGuy @jimthewhyguy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Again ... #MAGA (which unfortunately what the #GOP has become under Trump) will find any way it can to mess with elections. Prisoners serving time for an offense should not have whatever civil rights they have left stripped away from them. (And I'm a Reagan Republican folx.) 😠

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JimTheWhyGuy @jimthewhyguy.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Hanging out in Charlotte MI today listening to an inspirational young Democrat running for US House for Lansing (MI-7), William Lawrence. It's a small town (7700) but guess what the concerns are? #AI. #Accountability. #Affordability. #Authoritarianism. #bluewave2026 wewill2026.com

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Indivisible Metro Detroit @indivisiblemetrod.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Hundreds of Michiganders came together, using art to spark conversation about democracy, voting access and representation. See how it all came together in “IMD/VAAC Voting Rights Community Art” at ArtPrize, Sept 18-Oct 3. Details at artprize.com #votingrights #VAAC @notpoliticians.bsky.social

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Indivisible Metro Detroit @indivisiblemetrod.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The Congressional Black Caucus PAC endorsed Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, citing his efforts to take on corruption and make life more affordable. CBCPAC represents issues of black members of Congress. #VAAC#Indivisible.org tinyurl.com/3rsdsukjFor @notpoliticians.bsky.social

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JimTheWhyGuy @jimthewhyguy.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

As a prior troll during an election (it was a good cause at the time!) this technique works. Block, ignore, but feed them not!

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Tressie McMillan Cottom @tressiemcphd.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

It was an MLM convention. Anyone whose Dad ever sold Amway knows what this was. The downlines have tapped out their networks and are dropping off, garages full of product they can’t move and broken homes waiting for them when they get back.

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Oracle ACE Program @oracleace.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🎥 Introducing ACE Spotlight: 120 Seconds with an Oracle ACE You may already know ACE Spotlight from the Oracle ACE Blog, where we meet the people behind the expertise in our global community. Now, we’re bringing the series to video. First up: @peterkoutroubis.bsky.social #OracleACE

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Sean Scott @oraclesean.com · 12/09/2026

Ding ding ding! Winner!

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JimTheWhyGuy @jimthewhyguy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Just finished planning my schedule for #REFusionEnergy in Boston on October 6-7.I'm gobsmacked at the content & people I'll see there! I've dreamed about #FusionEnergy since I was a kid. Looks like it's gonna happen in my lifetime! #CleanEnergy #FusionScience #PhysicsResearch

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JimTheWhyGuy @jimthewhyguy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Exactly right! I see people jumping off cliffs when something is posted against their favorite candidate ... so like my martial arts teacher says, "Don't forget to breathe." The post will still be there in 15 minutes - after you get facts straight!

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JimTheWhyGuy @jimthewhyguy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

On Nov 3rd the wife and I are going to be near Detroit MI to actually drive people to the polls if they need a ride. We're 4 hours away in Chicago but that's what it's gonna take to get out the votes! IL is a blue wave lock, but if you can help out in another state, check in with their chapters

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JimTheWhyGuy @jimthewhyguy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

On the #NoKings national event call for October 17th!

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JimTheWhyGuy @jimthewhyguy.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Oh Donny, Donny, Donny ... you gotta give MAGAts a bribe BEFORE they vote, not AFTER! Did you learn NOTHING from the NYC mob? 🤣 🤬 #ettd #corruption #fraud #VoteBlue

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JimTheWhyGuy @jimthewhyguy.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Exactly right. And it's gonna get worse before we get a new Congress (hopefully!?!) seated on Jan. 3rd so the cleanup begins

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Indivisible Metro Detroit @indivisiblemetrod.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

New laws in Michigan and a few other states require AI deepfakes to include disclaimer labels on some synthetic election content. They’ll say something like “This [image, video or audio] has been manipulated.” Too bad every lie doesn’t require one. #Indivisible #VAAC @notpoliticians.bsky.social

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JimTheWhyGuy @jimthewhyguy.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Glad to see my IMD compatriots are bringing this to light! Especially with the White House today posting a simulated image of the President as a Green Lantern 🤦

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Indivisible Metro Detroit @indivisiblemetrod.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

You can cross-check questionable claims with dedicated fact-checking organizations like Snopes.com or FactCheck.org. Google Fact Check searches various fact-checking sites to verify claims. Or you can check with official state sites like mi.gov/vote. #Indivisible #VAAC @notpoliticians.bsky.social

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Indivisible Metro Detroit @indivisiblemetrod.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

It’s tempting to blindly believe political stories or claims that align with your own political beliefs. Challenge this “confirmation bias” by examining what you’re seeing and remove any blind spots that may be clouding your belief in its accuracy. #Indivisible #VAAC @notpoliticians.bsky.social

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Indivisible Metro Detroit @indivisiblemetrod.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Outrageous claims are often designed to provoke anger, panic and an urgency to spread content. “Click bait” headlines make bold claims but rarely offer proof. Eliminate the emotion and look for rational sources that account for what they claim. #Indivisible #VAAC @notpoliticians.bsky.social

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JimTheWhyGuy @jimthewhyguy.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Excellent advice! I also use more "neutral" news web sites like bbc.com which tend to strip out the bullcrap. And if you're in doubt about a political speech, it's a good bet that c-span.org may carry the original unedited source.

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JimTheWhyGuy @jimthewhyguy.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Exactly! Don't take the bait! And only use reliable sources for your news. No sense grinding your teeth!

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JimTheWhyGuy @jimthewhyguy.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Til yesterday I felt helpless abt the upcoming midterms b/c I live in a non-battleground state. I decided to do something about that! Please check out my fundraising page for #SeedTheVote to help raise $$$ for trained canvassers to doorknock in Michigan: secure.actblue.com/donate/lions...

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Aulet 🍂 @aulet.es · 26/08/2026

"LibreOffice 26.8 contains no generative AI features. Documents are not transmitted to remote services for processing, and no component of the suite requires network access to function. This is a deliberate position."

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JimTheWhyGuy @jimthewhyguy.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Just six weeks until I head to Boston, MA to attend Reuters Fusion Energy 2026. I am supremely pumped to branch out beyond my 45+ years in IT and explore what the future of fusion energy will mean for humanity! Curious? Join me! events.reutersevents.com/nuclear/fusi...

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Karen Lopez 🇨🇦 @datachick.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Started this before I found out that the Canadian government is not going to concede to the demands. So I pivoted to a more pointed image. We are looking to the future. To global cooperation that strengthens us all. #Canada

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A woman stands strongly with her fists at her side.

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It's a Good Life If You Dont Weaken”

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JimTheWhyGuy @jimthewhyguy.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

It's finally here! The folks at Redgate Simple Talk have published Part 1 of my article series on how to implement Oracle 26ai Deep Data Security (DeepSec for short). Have a look at this intriguing new feature set. More to come soon! www.red-gate.com/simple-talk/...

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JimTheWhyGuy @jimthewhyguy.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

If you're a young woman (or know one!) in the NW suburbs of Chicago who'd like to learn practical, personal self-defense, check out our dojo's latest offering! Especially if you are college-bound or heading off to your first job, our training regimen will help prepare you:

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Analytics and Data Oracle User Community (AnDOUC) @analyticsndataouc.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Thinking about volunteering your skills, experience, & passion with AnDOUC? Here's some insights from Jamie Anderson at Oracle about why she joined our merry band! youtu.be/5uigDnzKIrM

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AnDOUC Volunteering Part 1: Jamie Anderson

See why Jamie Anderson, an Oracle Product Manager, enjoys being a volunteer for AnDOUC!

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JimTheWhyGuy @jimthewhyguy.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Today I've closed Zero Defect Computing, Inc. after 33 years in business. It's been a long ride, from independent contractor pre-Y2K to whatever I am today (Storyteller? Influencer?). Lest you ask "OMG, Jim, are you retiring?!?" I've been tired for a long time ... so no need to re-tire. 😎

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JimTheWhyGuy @jimthewhyguy.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

If you were at AnDOUC Summit 2026 last April, then you already know how awesome that event was! Here's your chance to join us in Redwood Shores again next April 2027 for an even bigger and more expansive event:

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Stephen Foskett @stephen.fosketts.net · 20/05/2026

"Two out of three chief executives are buying a tool they cannot evaluate, cutting staff on capability claims they cannot verify and calling the result a strategy. On a conference stage, this is called vision. On a balance sheet, it is called an unfunded liability." www.forbes.com/councils/forbe...

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The AI Layoff Bill Is Coming Due, And CTOs Are Going To Pay It Twice

Most of these decisions were not made by people who understood the limits of the technology.

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Jess 'GirlGerms' Dodson @girlgerms.wtf · 04/05/2026

May the 4th be with you - make Space Mum proud. 🖕

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Grady Booch @booch.com · 03/05/2026

Thoughts and prayers.

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Mirela Ardelean @mirelarooug.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

No plans for September? Then think about submitting some abstracts for the #OCTEMEA2026 - CASOUG week (14.09-18.09). Meeting the community of these countries is an unique experience, in a good way 😃 sessionize.com/emea-communi... @oracleace.bsky.social @oracleugs.bsky.social

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EMEA Community Tour 2026: Call for Speakers

The EMEA Community Tour (also known as the Oracle Community Tour EMEA) is a premier annual series of in-person technology conferences designed to unit...

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JimTheWhyGuy @jimthewhyguy.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Next Wednesday will be my likely last keynote at an Oracle event, so you can be sure it'll be innovative, humorous, & Spock-eyebrow-raising. My costume is packed, my slide deck is ready, so I'll see you there. Wait - you didn't register yet?!? Let's fix that now: www.eventbrite.com/e/analytics-...

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Analytics and Data Summit 2026

The three-day summit features keynotes by industry experts, educational sessions by practitioners and developers, and networking events.

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JimTheWhyGuy @jimthewhyguy.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Woo-hoo! #AnDSummit2026 kicks off next Tuesday! I'll be bringing my A-game on topics like Knowledge Graphs, Generative AI, & the state of all things 26ai for you to experience. Wait ... what? You haven't bought your ticket yet?? 🤗 Let's get that fixed right now! www.eventbrite.com/e/analytics-...

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Analytics and Data Summit 2026

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Louis Moreaux @moreaux-louis.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

APEX World 2026 was an absolute blast! Amazing lectures & a Back to the Future party, what more could you ask for? Thanks to @nloug.bsky.social for an outstanding conference, and to everyone who came to my talk! 🙌 See you in 2027! 🤓 #orclAPEX #AW26 #apexworld2026 #nlOUG

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Molly Knight @mollyknight.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

This is called humiliation maxxing

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