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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 6h

Well then her dad is insane.

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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 17h

Scenes from around Munich yesterday.

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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 17h

Oh I'd love that. Tastes like childhood.

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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Maybe like an AI Tour or something? I don't know either TBH

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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Because we need you to explain (waves hands around) whatever that just was.

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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

@spaghettidba.bsky.social This is for you. In Barcelona at #sqlcon They served me cappuccino at almost 10pm. No questions asked.

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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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Slicing Grilled Steak

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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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

So now those people I've said don't have a brain are down by 2? They lost ground standing still.

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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

It's like they didn't read the original study or literally anything about it over the last few decades. #WhatNotToDo

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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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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Oh my God, I hadn't made that connection. *Only he can solve the problems.* It was literally in front of us the whole time. Family annihilator on an international scale.

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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

It's also got more Jimmy Hoffa burial plots per capita than any other state.

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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

What have you done to my feed?

Two Bsky posts. One is a home about Elon's newest vehicle giving you cybercrabs and the 2nd is a story about bedbugs

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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Ahh a delightful joke that I hope never dies

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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

So do you think the article was accurate? Or just a desperate ploy to get people to stand d on one leg for a while?

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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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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I'm not saying he's a white nationalist, neo-nazi, racist. The white nationalist, neo-nazi, racists are.

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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

There is no measurement dry enough to quantify that

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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 · 21/08/2026

I don't remember signing a Terms of Service with BlueSky Mountain Goats but it sounds like something I would do. You know just scroll to the bottom and click agree. Anyway, cool, I'm in. Only cool stuff on Friday ✅ No spreadsheets but there really are spreadsheets. ✅ Ancient Inscriptions ✅

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

You said it Alex, people do indeed be crazy.

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

There are people who think MVPs work for Microsoft and threaten to report them to Satya when they disagree about anything, including non-tech stuff. This timeline is WILD.

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

Strong evidence for why she *thinks* being gay is a choice.

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

Oh did you not hear? She is not ok. She was struck by a criminal. He was so smooth.

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

You added punctuation. Don't assume this is the end of this.

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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 · 13/08/2026

She's pretty and all, butter cow.....

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Rie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Have you heard of Sunday Brunch?

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