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John Griffin

@jjcgriff.bsky.social
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[he/him] To Do List Operator. Had been @jjcgriff in a lot of places but now this is the only place left for my nonsense. Also www.griffbooks.com

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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 33m
I don't have enough to worry about and now I'm at risk of saying Gunvor instead of Centalian at the potluck this weekend.
bloomberg.com
Gunvor Renames Itself Centalion in Shift Under New Ownership
Commodities trader Gunvor Group renamed itself Centalion Group Ltd. and plans to redomicile its corporate headquarters to Singapore, a shift for the firm’s new owners after historic ties to Russia dre...
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 44m
Between the war and tariffs, this administration is really ruining the rate of disappointing jobs creation.
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Red Sox analytics team working feverishly on a loophole to get Eric Miller back into game 2 to work the 8th.
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The worst thing about this Red Sox collapse is that it distracted us from Mike Tomlin's Minecraft masterpiece.
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
It's cool in mlb that when you hit a home run you get five minutes of iPad time.
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., claims he has evidence that Staples sold him posterboard with preprinted text messages designed to trick him into destroying his career. His staff is adamant that this happened.
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beth4158 🙄; also ❌👑 @beth4158.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
GET. OFF. OF. META. PLATFORMS. I created a Facebook account yesterday solely to purchase something on Facebook Marketplace. A popup informed me that first I had to download the app and share my location. NOPE. And I deleted the newly created Facebook account.
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"SCOTUS ... let the ... administration resume deporting ... people to countries other than their own with little if any notice. ... court put on hold a federal judge’s order that required people ... get ... chance to argue that they would be at risk of ... torture." So much for irreparable harm
bloomberg.com
Supreme Court Lets Trump’s Third-Country Deportations Resume
The US Supreme Court for now let the Trump administration resume deporting undocumented people to countries other than their own with little if any notice. The court will hear arguments on the issue i...
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Vote for people with conviction, not convictions.
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Hello Sharks. I would like to introduce you to my bedside ice cream sandwich freezer.
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
White House chasing loophole, rebrands ads as "Sponsored by measles."
wral.com
Taxpayers have funded nearly $1.5M in pro-Trump ads. Criticism is mounting, including from the GOP
The White House has spent days fiercely defending three taxpayer-funded advertisements that glorify President Donald Trump and are nearing at least $1.5 million in public spending, calling them public...
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I want to hear from a tinkerer out there who is getting their Meta Muse connected to their Microsoft Zune.
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Ben & Jerry's introduce Schooner Crunch this week.
nbcnews.com
Nor’easter unearths fragments of 19th century shipwreck on Nantucket
A local journalist spotted wreckage most likely belonging to the Warren Sawyer near where fragments believed to be from the doomed schooner were discovered in 2022.
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Watching patriots-jaguars to see if Drake Maye can go for the hat trick.
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Meta is launching smart glasses without cameras. The glasses have microphones and speakers which offer affirmations to the wearer like "no one is calling you a pervert" and "you can wear the camera ones later."
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Is Bailey Zappe throwing on the sidelines?
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Drake Maye picked weird moment to drop that Jaylen Brown tribute.
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
This nor’easter is bad but imagine how much worse it would be if it had been snow or tapioca pudding.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The major platforms—Facebook, YouTube, and X—are all refusing to show the trailer for the upcoming documentary that eviscerates the ridiculous pest Elon Musk. So I guess we have to do our part to make sure it is seen. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY_8...
youtube.com
Musk | Official Trailer | Bleecker Street
YouTube video by Musk
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Only way we survive is limiting the models to dial up.
cbsnews.com
Another Anthropic model gained access to the open internet during testing, company says
Anthropic announced a fourth cybersecurity incident in which Claude gained access to the open internet during testing.
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Pro tip: Prop the pod bay doors open with something whenever you go outside.
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Red Sox - Cubs game allegedly moved to Tampa Bay on Sunday will actually be played in the studio where they faked the moon landing.
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
President Xi impressed with the attendees, exclaims, "You even got the pervert glasses guy!"
nytimes.com
Trump Hosts Xi for State Dinner After Summit Meeting: Live Updates
A summit that included three hours of meetings at the White House and elaborate ceremonies may produce little progress on issues dividing the United States and China.
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
My parents would not be pleased to live through this assault on democracy or the idea that an $8 Filet-O-Fish meal is considered a "Deal" now.
$ 8fliet o fish offer from McDonald's.
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
His Jimmy Cagney imitation is terrible.
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
repost with an image of your favorite James Bond (wrong answers only)
static.klipy.com
Barney's Pout While Driving
Alt: Barney Fife Pout While Driving
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
After his fine work with Treasuries, Scott Bessent will bring his talents to the Ai sector. “It’s a meltdown,” said Subadra Rajappa, head of US research at Societe Generale, ... “The selloff began overseas in global bonds, but as we breach key levels it’s getting a bit untethered.”
bloomberg.com
US Treasury Five-Year Yields Breach 5% for First Time Since 2007
The losses in the US Treasuries market intensified on Wednesday as robust economic data and a weak debt auction drove yields across most maturities to the highest levels in almost two decades.
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Failures in Establishing Redundancy. The Lost Alternatives to Old Ben Kenobi.
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Susan Collins is always concerned but sometimes it’s about whether the check cleared.
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Marco ....
apnews.com
Category 5 Hurricane Polo is an 'extremely dangerous' storm off the coast of Mexico
Hurricane Polo is gaining strength as it moves along Mexico's southwestern coast as a Category 5 cyclone.
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Vote for Your 10 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century. Tuned this up a little.
nytimes.com
My Top Shows — the 100 best TV shows of the 21st century
Treme, Widow's Bay, The Wire and 7 more.
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Disney+ has altered its user agreement to clarify that snipers and drones will be allowed on all subscription tiers.
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Beth Macy @bethmacy.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
I’m so honored that Gov. Abigail Spanberger came to Grottoes to introduce me at a picnic put on by the Waynesboro/Augusta/Staunton/Rockingham Dems. She’s been with me since Day One, endorsing me and encouraging Virginians to knock doors, donate, and, most importantly, and go vote!
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Rain in forecast
Kayla the hound in rain coat.
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Egg prices dampen chance of Cool Hand Luke reboot.
static.klipy.com
Paul Newman's Egg Challenge in Cool Hand Luke
Alt: Paul Newman's Egg Challenge in Cool Hand Luke
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Elle @elleisanisland.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I'm not telling anybody how to do their job but muppets. save. Kennedy Center. is begging to be written
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Maria Bamford @mariabamford.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
I support you implicitly but if you need it in cotton - here’s merch-> Www.mariabamford.com/merch. 11 percent of my income goes to the LA downtown women’s center.
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Meta: We're betting on people. Charlton Heston: Soylent Green is people!
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
You'd think we would be better prepared for Ai breaking out its own after we witnessed a reality show escape containment and take over the government.
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Administration to Warsh and the Fed:
static.klipy.com
Stanley Hudson's Questions to Mindy Kaling
Alt: Mindy Kaling - How dare you?
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Beth Macy @bethmacy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
In some of the rural counties of the 6th district, more than 60% of the total land is National Forest land, which drives our economy and provides recreation and tourism opportunities that are key to our way of life. A recent executive order by the president threatens that way of life.
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Apple announces latest Siri can tell you when you're within three new devices and two monthly services of finally having your act together.
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Indicators suggest that Meta has fully saturated the pervert market.
theverge.com
Meta is reportedly ready to launch less pervy smart glasses
New camera-free frames might avoid the ‘pervert glasses’ nickname, The Information reports.
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Godzilla minus zero. Solve for Godzilla.
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Justice for Clover the mini-horse!
bostonglobe.com
Newton health board to hear appeal to keep mini-horse in Auburndale backyard - The Boston Globe
Hinchey has pointed to a groundswell of support for keeping Clover, who is about as big as a black labrador.
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Administration relentlessly removing protections of its citizens to give industry free rein. AI billionaires: yeah, even we think it's gone too far
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The Editorial Board @editorialboard.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Crypto is fraud. AI is theft. No one asked for these things. Yet here we are.
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Nice article on a bridge you've seen a bunch. Savin Hill Avenue, Dorchester
bostonglobe.com
This anti-Trump brigade delivers its message to motorists from on high - The Boston Globe
They're called the Boston Bridge Brigade and members use a Southeast Expressway overpass as their stage.
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Has anyone seen Mayor Loftis and Evan at a Sox game this season?
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John Griffin @jjcgriff.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
You've been warned.
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