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Barbara Shaurette

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SRE and Python developer artist, elder goth, hobbyist mermaid, breast cancer survivor she/her linktr.ee/bshaurette Gleefully blocking spam accounts since 2023

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Python Software Foundation @python.org · 15/09/2026
The PSF Board is proud to share the final version of the PSF’s five-year strategic plan. Thanks to all who improved the plan by participating in the process, and we look forward to all we’ll accomplish together in the next five years. Read more on our blog:
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Announcing the PSF Strategic Plan 2026
In May, the Python Software Foundation (PSF) shared the high-level goals of our Strategic Plan. In June, we published the full draft and opened it for community feedback. Today we are sharing the outcome: at its July 8 meeting, the PSF Board adopted the PSF Strategic Plan 2026, covering 2026 to 2031.
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Carolina A. Miranda @cmonstah.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
This episode of Fresh Air is so so good. Loved hearing about Tim Curry's inspiration for Dr. Frank-N-Furter, and it's not who you think it may be. www.npr.org/2026/08/28/n...
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Fresh Air remembers Tim Curry, star of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'
Best known for playing the cross-dressing scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the '75 cult classic, Curry also appeared in numerous other TV shows and films. He died Aug. 25. Originally broadcast in 2005.
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Bill Amend @billamend.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Tonight’s dumb napkin cartoon…
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Chipockalips Now! @fragboner.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
A scene from final fantasy tactics advanced where a pink haired girl a blonde boy an moogle wearing green and 3Bangaa 2 in hvy armor one the jailer where Ritz the pink haired warrior says (when prisoners become an essential part of the labor force, reducing crime is "inefficient.")
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Fastly @fastly.com · 20/07/2026
Congrats to Spain on an unforgettable extra-time win over Argentina! ⚽🏆 Our latest blog explores #WorldCup final traffic insights, extra-time viewership spikes, and how we help keep live sports streaming secure and reliable at global scale. Read more: www.fastly.com/blog/deliver...
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Delivering A Resilient World Cup Final | Fastly
How do you stream the World Cup to estimated 1.8B fans? Explore Fastly’s traffic insights, extra-time viewer surges, and real-time anti-piracy strategies.
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Guardian US @us.theguardian.com · 16/07/2026
Brennan Lee Mulligan’s Dungeons and Dragons push is part of a wider trend using tabletop games for political action
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D&D players raise millions in real-life campaign against ‘corporate elite’
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16/07/2026
Ossoff: "Here's what's going to happen tonight: the world's most famous sore loser will deliver a prime-time presidential sour grapes address to pursue his 6-year-old grievances about the 2020 election, while his war in the Middle East spirals out of control & the cost of living continues to rise.."
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SoCal Python @socalpython.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Our inaugural Pasadena meetup will be held on July 11th, 2PM @ Jones Coffee Roasters (www.jonescoffeeroasters.com)! Attendance is free to all. Registration is appreciated, but not required. We hope to see you there! www.meetup.com/socalpython/... luma.com/k5ecbkbf
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Jones Coffee Roasters - The Best Coffee, Order Today
Order the best coffee online, or visit one of our coffee shops in Pasadena, CA.
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Dave Levitan @davelevitan.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
lol at this win probability chart
Win probability chart for Spurs-Knicks, showing the Spurs with basically a guaranteed win for like 85% of the game until suddenly the Knicks stole it
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Barbara Shaurette @mechanicalgirl.com · 11/05/2026
Stopped at #Doomies to pick up dinner and spotted this awesome sign next to the register:
A sign with a photo of different varieties of Jarritos drinks on a teal background. The wording on the sign reads:

“We have cold Jarritos! NO ICE required!”

The words “NO ICE” are large and emphasized so that the remaining words are barely visible.
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 05/05/2026
While the world’s eyes are on fashion’s biggest night, we’re turning ours to the garment, retail, and warehouse workers who keep the industry running. From true love found on the picket line to a free tailoring school out of a Brooklyn basement — meet the New Yorkers who make it all possible.
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Barbara Shaurette @mechanicalgirl.com · 04/05/2026
Dan Rather’s take on last week’s Supreme Court ruling, in case you needed anything else to put it into perspective. :/ (He really does have a way of telling an impactful story.) open.substack.com/pub/steady/p...
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Racism is Alive and Unwell
My front row seat to history helped me understand America’s complicated racist history.
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Barbara Shaurette @mechanicalgirl.com · 27/04/2026
Here’s Why You Should Go To North Bay Python Next Year mechanicalgirl.com/post/here-s-... #NBPy #NBPython
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Why You Should Go To North Bay Python Next Year
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Barbara Shaurette @mechanicalgirl.com · 27/04/2026
:D I’m at the Bagel Mill, probably for another 30 minutes. Benno is here too.
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Barbara Shaurette @mechanicalgirl.com · 27/04/2026
thank you thank you thank you! and it was so good seeing you this weekend! ❤️
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Barbara Shaurette @mechanicalgirl.com · 27/04/2026
Sam, would you mind if I use this photo for a blog post? :( I apparently only got shots of a few specific people and some of the slides this weekend.
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Maggie Reed @mermaidmamamaggie.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Night Time reading with sleepy Don!
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PyBeach @pybeach.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Big News: We are pleased to be able to announce that PyBeach will be back once again, at the Illusion Magic Lounge (illusionmagiclounge.com) on Saturday, Oct 24th, 2026! We have lots more to announce, so stay tuned! 2026.pybeach.org
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PyBeach 2026
PyBeach is a Python conference in Los Angeles, California.
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PyBeach @pybeach.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
The #pybeach2026 Call for Proposals is now open! Do you have a great talk idea you want to share with the community? Submit your proposal today: pretalx.com/pybeach2026/... 🐍🏖️ CFP closes Jun 7, AOE
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PyBeach 2026
Schedule, talks and talk submissions for PyBeach 2026
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Xavier Becerra @xavierbecerra.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Just wrapped our third Fighting for the California Dream town hall in Los Angeles. The energy in that room was electric. People are fired up. And we are not stopping. Join us: xavierbecerra2026.com
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Weltschmerz, The Musical 🧿 @weltschmerz.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 15/04/2026
Happy Tax Day, New York. We’re taxing the rich.
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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Holy New York.
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William Shakespeare @shakespeare.lol · 28/03/2026
And formally, according to our law, Depose him
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the abbot of unreason (an archaeologist) @merovingians.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
goddamn is this a breath of fresh air after Allred 2024
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Barbara Shaurette @mechanicalgirl.com · 09/03/2026
Absolutely brilliant design:
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Barbara Shaurette @mechanicalgirl.com · 07/03/2026
That is a f**king rad design.
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Barbara Shaurette @mechanicalgirl.com · 06/03/2026
:D I just wanted to pop in and say that, yes, this deep agent framework is SO MUCH FUN.
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William Shakespeare @shakespeare.lol · 05/03/2026
[Exit Murderer.]
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floating in lotus position @gallantdimwit.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
REQUEST: The people caretaking the Alex Pretti memorial are looking for archival storage boxes/materials to store the room full of memorial items they’ve preserved. Does anyone have a lead on where to get some?
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HLK @hlkfotos.com · 01/03/2026
#pdx
A photo of a wooden outdoor poetry display box on a post in a residential neighborhood. The printed paper inside reads "Annual Physical: Your vital signs look pretty good, for your age. Overall health, steady. What you say about your exercise, diet, and sleep, all promising. But I detect from the lab work a toxin I would attribute to your intake of the news—specifically, a diet fat with presidential tweets. Just words, I know, but your body is not designed to process the cruel intent. With small doses, you can dilute and express this poison with your urine. But you have absorbed a dangerous amount. So first, I prescribe a total fast in this area. Then I would urge you to substitute wind in the trees, children's laughter, birdsong, evening crickets, and silence." A telephone pole, pale cloudy sky, street, and homes are visible in the blurred background.
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Barbara Shaurette @mechanicalgirl.com · 28/02/2026
I’m just about to start down this path!
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Ilhan Omar @ilhanmn.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Trump has launched an illegal regime change war. As someone who has survived the horrors of war, I know military strikes will not make us safer; they will inflame tensions and push the region further into chaos. When we abandon diplomacy, we choose destruction.
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🔪Creepy-pants🔪 @crasspants.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Looks like the original has been swept away by the sands of time.
Gawain the green knight opening a letter sealed with waxLittle Alex Horne in his studio chair with the caption "so a simple task: land a fair blow anywhere on the green knight. One year later meet him at the green chapel, receive the same blow yourself."A cut to a wider shot showing Greg Davies in his throne turning to Little Alex Horne subtitled "Well surely no one just ran up and whanged his head clean off."Cut back to Little Alex Horne subtitled "Let's see Gawain first."
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weeder @weeder.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Dennis nedry jurrasic park "see nobody cares" meme reads

Hey everybody, this guy still posts on X!

See? Everyone is horrified and disappointed. They feel it speaks directly to your values.
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Wolfmanning Skull 🎃 @manningkrull.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Happy Mardi Gras! Look for Fortunato (zombificato!) out in the French Quarter this morning with @cryptiquekrewe.bsky.social ! Fellow monsters, join us at Esplanade and Burgundy at 9am if you wanna shamble with us! All are welcome!
Me in my Fortunato costume. I'm carrying a large blue fake brick wall prop over my shoulder and holding a green oversized fake bottle prop in the other hand. I'm wearing a big mask of a green zombie face with one eyeball dangling out of its socket, with a conical jester hat on top. I'm wearing a suit that's half orange and half magenta, with little sparkly sun and moon shapes all over it, and a striped green vest. I've got a large fake chain around my waist. In the background of the pic is a gloomy looking brick wall.
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Ben Phillips @benphillips76.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
I don’t know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is
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Barbara Shaurette @mechanicalgirl.com · 17/02/2026
Omg da babiessss 😍
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Bill Amend @billamend.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Tonight’s dumb napkin cartoon…
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Barbara Shaurette @mechanicalgirl.com · 17/02/2026
Today’s unicorn post sent me down so many rabbit holes. 😁 Vapor95! Encarta95 that I can run on my Mac! Mead is still making some cool Trapper Keepers!
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Barbara Shaurette @mechanicalgirl.com · 14/02/2026
Solving My News Overload Problem With Claude and BeautifulSoup mechanicalgirl.com/post/solving...
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Solving My News Overload Problem With Claude and BeautifulSoup
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Kevin Gannon (now a Moo Deng fan account) @thetattooedprof.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
OK "god bless america" and then naming every country in the americas from south to north is absolute king shit
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Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 07/02/2026
GM: Charisma check. Mamdani: [rolls natural 20] GM: that’s a d6 how did you Mamdani: [direct to camera] Did you know you can check out board games at your local public library? 😊
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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
@cityofgreenbay.bsky.social Monte Mader @montemader.bsky.social Elizabeth Feldhausen runs safehavenpet.org If you’d like to help her find housing while she tries to get the city to let her continue to help her PayPal is elizabethfeldhausen@gmail.com
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Barbara Shaurette @mechanicalgirl.com · 06/02/2026
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pf3c...
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The Neighborhood Kids - BREAKING NEWS (Official Audio)
YouTube video by The Neighborhood Kids
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Barbara Shaurette @mechanicalgirl.com · 05/02/2026
What a great way to celebrate!
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MadWoman.PDX ❌👑 @resister4344.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Seen on today’s walk. 🙏🙏🙏 #Portland
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