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Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 26/09/2026

Really chuffed to be doing the first-timers hour with Leslie Welch. If you've spent a conference wondering whether you're the only one who doesn't know what's going on - you're not. Ignite Stage, Tues 13:30 CEST. #FabConEurope26

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FabCon Europe & SQLCon Europe 2026 | Data & AI Conference

FabCon Europe and SQLCon Europe 2026 bring together Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server, analytics, data engineering and AI communities.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Susan Collins is always horrified by the predictable results of her own vote, which means Mainers who genuinely care about Susan Collins should elect Troy Jackson as he won’t vote for things that wind up upsetting Susan Collins, unlike Susan Collins

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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Trump's team has proposed adding his name to Ford's Theater, where Abraham Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth. I have to wonder, would it be Ford's Trump Theater, like Ruth's Chris Steakhouse? Because that's as ridiculous as anything else they've done

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Alt: Slicing Grilled Steak.

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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Workshop CFC for FabCon ATL closes tomorrow!

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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Most days, I am convinced we're living in the absolute worst timeline. Then along comes a spark... I learned there is a style of clothing described as "comfy airport clothing for women." I realized we're QUEENS. We're grown! We can wear whatever we want. They (mostly) don't look like pajamas.

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Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 19/09/2026

Flying to Barcelona for your first FabCon? Leslie Welch and I have an hour on the Ignite Stage, Tuesday 29th, 13:30 CEST, for every question you think is too obvious to ask. Those are the good ones. #FabCon #FabConEurope26

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FabCon Europe & SQLCon Europe 2026 | Data & AI Conference

FabCon Europe and SQLCon Europe 2026 bring together Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server, analytics, data engineering and AI communities.

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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Want to submit a WORKSHOP for #FabCon or #SQLCon in Atlanta Mar 8-12, 2027? ⏩ Act fast. ☎️ The call for content is currently open but only for another week. Workshop Call for Content closes Friday, September 25th. #SQLServer #MicrosoftFabric #PowerBI #SQLFamily aka.ms/fabcon-works...

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FABCON SQLCCON 2027 - WORKSHOPS: Call for Speakers

FABCON & SQLCON bring together the full Microsoft data ecosystem, offering a comprehensive experience across Microsoft Fabric, SQL, and Azure AI. Expl...

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Database Professional Virtual Meetup Group @dbavug.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🚀 Building a DBA Agent for Your SQL Server Estate 🎤 Anthony Nocentino | 📅 Wed, Sep 23 · 3:00 PM ET Build a DBA agent with MCP: availability, backups, security & observability, with humans in control. 🔗 www.meetup.com/dbavug/event... #SQLServer #MCP #DBA

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Building a DBA Agent for Your SQL Server Estate ~ Anthony Nocentino, Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 3:00 PM | Meetup

**Building a DBA Agent for Your SQL Server Estate** We’ll build a DBA agent from the ground up using Model Context Protocol (MCP). You’ll see how MCP connects a language m

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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Why didn't he ask Taylor Swift what would she do?

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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Breaking: Josie and the Pussycats will no longer be opening for Ed Sheeran.

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Pussygatas

Alt: Cartoon band, Josie & the Pussycats.

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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

May it be as organized and entertaining as the America 250 celebrations

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Nick Moran @nemoran.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Only one man can save FSU tonight

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Dr. Sarah Parcak @indyfromspace.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

STOP using that "Any Human Ever" website, it's AI slop and mostly bullshit. Just STOP.

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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

When you go to flirt with your spouse and say with "How familiar are you with BF Skinner's work on operant conditioning? I really like your cologne." and then realize he's not that kind of nerd... But when you explain he says "yeah, that's why I wear it." So it works out

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Chise @sailorrooscout.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Vaccines save lives. That’s it. That’s the post.

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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I just saw a dog in my hotel. I big ol husky puppy. Day made. That's it. That's the post.

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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The GOP insults for Jon Ossoff are hilarious, insulting his looks & calling him a theater kid. Begging your finest pardon; Ossoff is smoking hot, smart, quick witted & openly flirts with his wife. You're telling me he can be Lin-Manuel Miranda like its a bad thing? newrepublic.com/post/214414/...

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White House Takes the Bait as Ossoff Targets Trump Aide Natalie Harp

The White House is pissed after Senator Jon Ossoff questioned Trump’s relationship with his much younger aide.

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Matthew Gertz @mattgertz.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Take a future Hegseth presidential bid seriously. A pure culture war candidacy by a former Fox host with Christian nationalist ties makes much more sense than a Rubio run which strikes me as a total fantasy without a real constituency. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

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Hegseth travels to Iowa in his ‘personal capacity’ amid 2028 speculation

Officials familiar with the defense secretary’s thinking believe he is considering a run for president or some other office after his time in the Trump administration ends.

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LawrieBhoy 🍀 @lawriebhoy.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Gammons. “I am worried about all of the ‘men’ playing in women’s sports. We have to support the women in women’s sports.” Normals. “Name three ‘men’ in women’s sports”. Gammons. “…. Normals. “Ok, since you are so interested in women’s sports. Name any three women’s world champions”. Gammons. “….

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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I'd like to report a murder 🔥 @aliciamenendez.bsky.social show "On the Line" on @msnownews.bsky.social today Guest: Donald Trump doesnt have the tools in the shed he needs to negotiate the end of this conflict (Iran). Alicia: "Speaking of tools in the shed, JD Vance... "

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Team Talarico @teamtalaricohq.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

NEW AD: 14 years ago today, Ken Paxton stole someone's $1,000 pen. Today, Ken Paxton’s pen victim is endorsing James Talarico.

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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

In my neighborhood this morning. This Cybertruck is towing an enclosed trailer. Will report later if the bumper & trailer are still in place after the truck leaves.

Cyber truck parked with trailer in a middle class neighborhood.

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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

I was approached by fake cheerful but slightly aggressive tract-toting Christians on the sidewalk today. I indicated I was not interested. He persisted with "I have a question for you." Was it rude to reply "Yes they're real. No you can't touch them." before walking off? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ would do it again

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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Such cazy news! They're withdrawing the subpoenas issued for NYT journalists. It's almost as if it was never about "finding the truth" and is more about intimidation. Support and defend a free press. Democracy does in the dark.

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mensrea @mensie.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

German broadcast. Nailed it

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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Heading to the beach for a week, bringing a large cooler with us. We stopped for ice and Kris tightened the ratchet straps down. BUT he didn't slap it and say "That's not going anywhere." So to set the universe and avoid potential calamity, I had to do it. He watched, bemused. Am I a Dad now?

A large blue cooler filled with 20lbs of ice. It's strapped on a platform behind a truck.
It's not going anywhere.

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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Grifters gonna grift. He told you who he was in 2016 and he's repeated it ad nauseum ever since. When are you going to accept it?

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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Has anyone considered rebranding the Milton Bradley game "Monopoly" to be "Late Stage Capitalism: The Game"? They've released themed versions for different cities or universities. Why not the fall of democracy?

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Monopoly Middle Finger Reaction

Alt: Kid playing Monopoly gives Middle Finger to another player.

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Stephanie Eller @seller11.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Rewrite: “McConnell’s office released a statement on his behalf which raised more questions than it answered.”

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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Oh my! I wish there was a way to predict that this exact fucking thing would happen! If only 100s of citizens warned them and protested! I wish this + the #Flock employee that accessed cameras at daycares & swimming pools were preventable. www-fox5atlanta-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.fox5...

Screenshot of an article about 10 LEO in Georgia being arrested for misusing Flock surveillance cameras for personal reasons.

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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Don't send me a doc to review at 6:50pm on a Friday and tell me you need it on Monday. Just no.

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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Why do I feel like my mom caught me sneaking in past curfew? I am grown, Moose-puppy. Don't like at me like that

Moose,a very cute brown dog, is sitting in a chair like a person.

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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

The only thing to do to maintain the integrity of the USMNT is to not put Balogun in the line up. Sit him down on the bench. Make him stay in the locker room. I don't care. It's the only thing that balances out the World Cup because Trump stuck his fat butcher thumb on the scale.

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Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The stage is falling apart at the rehearsal for Freedom 250's July 4th celebration.

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Ryan Cox @coxitron.com · 26/06/2026

Team USA do this but make it 100 golden retrievers

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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

He's just desperately trying to win the world worst human being competition.

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MadGreek 🧿 @madgreek2024.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Billionaire Knicks owner, James Dolan, cancelled the NBA finals watch party outside Madison Square Garden last night, for game 4. So mayor of New York fuck'n City turned the whole city into one gigantic watch party! Watch the reaction from real Knicks fans.

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AskAubry 🦝 🐆 @ask-aubry.com · 04/06/2026

Ohio State University settles lawsuit from 280 former Buckeyes who were abused by Strauss for failing to protect them from a predator. How unsurprising that Rep Jim Jordan has been named by several victims to be complicit in knowing about and hiding the abuse.

Ohio State University reaches $100 million settlement in sex abuse lawsuits

All but one of the 280 former students who sued the school through five lawsuits for failing to protect them from a man accused of being a sexual predator have signed on to the agreement.

U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, the powerful Republican congressman from Ohio, was among the former coaches DiSabato and numerous other former OSU wrestlers accused of having done nothing to stop Strauss from abusing them. Jordan was an assistant wrestling coach at Ohio State from 1986 to 1994.

He has repeatedly denied any knowledge of what Strauss is alleged to have done to the athletes.

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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

TV in my dr's office typically rolls a bunch of ads I shouldn't have watch given I'm paying to be here... Just simulated a game of hangman to eventually reveal the word DEPRESSION. How did that make it past the review phase? Who signed off? You know 10 people reviewed it & thought "that's fine."

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Donald Trump's Hangman Drawing

Alt: Donald Trump's Hangman Drawing.

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Luise Freese 👑 @luisefreese.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

✨💻✍Did you know that you can contribute to the #Microsoft365 platform community blog? We want your posts about how you extend Microsoft 365 - regardless if you are doing this code-first or low-code! 👉 Here is how to get started:

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How to contribute to this blog

Everyone’s voice matters! We want to publish your content on all things you build with code, low-code, no-code on and around Microsoft 365.

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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

www.nytimes.com/2026/05/22/u... There's no path for this to make sense considering Trump's cozy relationship with billionaire tech bros. It's got to be Trump's dementia if so bad that Stephen Miller wrote this & just got him to sign this.

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Green Card Seekers Must Leave U.S. to Apply, Trump Administration Says

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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Me, noticing my husband staring intently over my shoulder: Are you watching basketball, baseball or hockey? Him: I'm looking at the beer menu. Literally the most Kris Merritt of answers he could have given me.

Scene in a bar with large screen tvs playing sports and on the far left, a draft beer menu.

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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Please let the follow up headline be "California announces it will stop sending federal taxes to Washington"

Headline reading Vance announces suspension of $1.3 Billion in Medicaid payments to California.

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